/* ************ AUCTUS BRAND – Williams-inspired Purple, Gold, White ************ */
:root {
  --font-serif: "Fraunces", "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  --font-sans: "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --container-max: 80rem;
  --container-pad: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
  --space-section-lg: clamp(3.6rem, 5.8vw, 5rem);
  --space-section-md: clamp(3rem, 4.8vw, 4rem);
  --space-section-sm: clamp(2.35rem, 3.9vw, 3.1rem);
  --flow-1: clamp(0.55rem, 1vw, 0.85rem);
  --flow-2: clamp(0.85rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  --flow-3: clamp(1.15rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
  --flow-4: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  --text-base: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.2vw, 1.08rem);
  --text-lg: clamp(1.02rem, 0.95rem + 0.36vw, 1.22rem);
  --title-section: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 2.5vw, 3.25rem);
  --title-hero: clamp(2.8rem, 1.8rem + 4.2vw, 5.25rem);
  --auctus-purple: #500082;
  --auctus-purple-dark: #280050;
  --auctus-purple-light: #6b1fa3;
  --auctus-gold: #ffbe0a;
  --auctus-gold-light: #ffd76b;
  --auctus-white: #ffffff;
  --auctus-bg: #ffffff;
  --auctus-bg-alt: #f7f2ff;
  --auctus-text: #1b062d;
  --auctus-text-muted: #5c4e73;
  --auctus-teal: #6b1fa3;
  --auctus-border: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.16);
  --shadow-soft: 0 18px 50px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.12);
  --shadow-float: 0 10px 24px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.16);
  /* legacy names for existing rules */
  --auctus-navy: var(--auctus-purple);
  --auctus-navy-light: var(--auctus-purple-light);
  --auctus-cream: var(--auctus-bg);
  --reveal-duration: 0.7s;
  --reveal-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --motion-fast: 220ms;
  --motion-base: 360ms;
  --motion-slow: 620ms;
  --fx-card-glow: radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.18) 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0) 58%);
  --fx-card-border: linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.48), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.36), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.24));
}

body {
  background: var(--auctus-white);
  color: var(--auctus-text);
  position: relative;
}

body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.32;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12) 1px, transparent 0),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.03) 100%);
  background-size: 22px 22px, 100% 100%;
}

.preload *,
.preload *::before,
.preload *::after {
  transition: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

/* ************ SCROLL & TRANSITIONS ************ */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-gutter: stable;
}

[id="why"],
[id="acceptances"],
[id="roadmap"],
[id="investment"],
[id="faq"],
[id="stories"] {
  scroll-margin-top: 6rem;
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px) scale(0.98);
  filter: blur(8px);
  transition:
    opacity var(--motion-slow) var(--reveal-ease),
    transform var(--motion-slow) var(--reveal-ease),
    filter var(--motion-base) ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  filter: blur(0);
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.94);
  filter: blur(8px);
  transition:
    opacity var(--motion-slow) var(--reveal-ease),
    transform var(--motion-slow) var(--reveal-ease),
    filter var(--motion-base) ease;
}

.reveal-scale.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-48px) scale(0.98);
  filter: blur(8px);
  transition:
    opacity var(--motion-slow) var(--reveal-ease),
    transform var(--motion-slow) var(--reveal-ease),
    filter var(--motion-base) ease;
}

.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  filter: blur(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(48px) scale(0.98);
  filter: blur(8px);
  transition:
    opacity var(--motion-slow) var(--reveal-ease),
    transform var(--motion-slow) var(--reveal-ease),
    filter var(--motion-base) ease;
}

.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  filter: blur(0);
}

.reveal-zoom {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.88) translateY(10px);
  filter: blur(8px);
  transition:
    opacity var(--motion-slow) var(--reveal-ease),
    transform var(--motion-slow) var(--reveal-ease),
    filter var(--motion-base) ease;
}

.reveal-zoom.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.reveal-delay-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.reveal-delay-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.reveal-delay-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.reveal-delay-5 {
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Hero entrance */
.hero-reveal .main__caption,
.hero-reveal .main__title,
.hero-reveal .main__text,
.hero-reveal .main__button,
.hero-reveal .hero-stats {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
}

.hero-reveal .main__caption {
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--reveal-ease) 0.1s, transform 0.8s var(--reveal-ease) 0.1s;
}

.hero-reveal .main__title {
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--reveal-ease) 0.2s, transform 0.8s var(--reveal-ease) 0.2s;
}

.hero-reveal .main__text {
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--reveal-ease) 0.35s, transform 0.8s var(--reveal-ease) 0.35s;
}

.hero-reveal .main__button {
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--reveal-ease) 0.5s, transform 0.8s var(--reveal-ease) 0.5s;
}

.hero-reveal .hero-stats {
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--reveal-ease) 0.65s, transform 0.8s var(--reveal-ease) 0.65s;
}

.hero-reveal.visible .main__caption,
.hero-reveal.visible .main__title,
.hero-reveal.visible .main__text,
.hero-reveal.visible .main__button,
.hero-reveal.visible .hero-stats {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-reveal.visible .hero-stats__item {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s var(--reveal-ease) both;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.hero-reveal.visible .hero-stats__item:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

.hero-reveal.visible .hero-stats__item:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.hero-reveal.visible .hero-stats__item:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.9s;
}

.hero-reveal.visible .hero-stats__item:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
  }

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  * {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .hero-media__slide:not(.is-active) {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-media__meta {
    display: none;
  }

  .marquee-track,
  .campus-ribbon__track {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* Home motion calming (requested) */
body.home-page .marquee-track,
body.home-page .marquee-logo {
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

body.home-page .slide {
  transform: none;
}

body.home-page .slide.is-active {
  transform: none;
}

/* Button & card hover polish */
.button,
.main__button,
.actions-header__button {
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--reveal-ease), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.button::before,
.main__button::before,
.actions-header__button::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -130%;
  width: 55%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s var(--reveal-ease);
}

.button:hover,
.main__button:hover,
.actions-header__button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.25);
}

.button:hover::before,
.main__button:hover::before,
.actions-header__button:hover::before {
  left: 130%;
}

.button:active,
.main__button:active,
.actions-header__button:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.2);
}

.fail-card,
.story-card,
.roadmap-step {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--reveal-ease), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s;
}

.fail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.12);
}

.acceptance-card {
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--reveal-ease), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.3s;
}

.acceptance-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.15);
}

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

/* Focus visible for accessibility */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--auctus-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Shared advanced card interaction layer (attached via JS class) */
.fx-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-base) var(--reveal-ease),
    box-shadow var(--motion-base) ease,
    border-color var(--motion-base) ease;
}

.fx-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  background: var(--fx-card-glow);
  transition: opacity var(--motion-base) ease;
}

.fx-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--auctus-white), var(--auctus-white)) padding-box,
    var(--fx-card-border) border-box;
  transition: opacity var(--motion-base) ease;
}

.fx-card>* {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .fx-card.is-pointer {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.15);
  }

  .fx-card.is-pointer::before,
  .fx-card.is-pointer::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ************COMMON************ */

.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.logo {
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s var(--reveal-ease);
}

.logo:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.logo:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--auctus-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  background: var(--auctus-bg);
  letter-spacing: 0.003em;
}

[class*="__container"] {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
}

.button {
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.18);
}

.button:hover {
  background-color: var(--auctus-gold);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.button--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.2);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.button--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.4);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--title-section);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
}

.wrapper {
  min-height: 100%;
  display: -webkit-box;
  display: -ms-flexbox;
  display: flex;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-box-direction: normal;
  -ms-flex-direction: column;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity var(--motion-fast) ease, transform var(--motion-fast) ease;
}

body.page-fade-out .wrapper {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

/* ************HEADER************ */

.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.header.header-ready {
  transition: background 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.08);
}

.header .logo,
.header .menu__link {
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.header .logo:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
}

.header .menu__link:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
}

.header .actions-header__button {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.header .actions-header__button.button-gold {
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
  border-color: var(--auctus-gold);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.header.scrolled .logo,
.header.scrolled .menu__link {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
}

.header.scrolled .logo:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.header.scrolled .menu__link:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.header.scrolled .actions-header__button {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  border-color: var(--auctus-purple);
  background: transparent;
}

.header.scrolled .actions-header__button:hover {
  background: var(--auctus-purple);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.header.scrolled .actions-header__button.button-gold {
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
  border-color: var(--auctus-gold);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.main_hero~* {
  position: relative;
}

.page__main.main_hero {
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.header__container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 5.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 78rem;
}

.header__logo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.header__navigation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.menu__body {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.menu__link {
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s var(--reveal-ease);
}

.menu__link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--reveal-ease);
}

.menu__link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.menu__link:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.menu__link--active {
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.menu__link--active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1) !important;
  transform-origin: left !important;
}

.header .menu__link--active {
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
}

.header.scrolled .menu__link--active {
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.header .menu__link::after {
  background: var(--auctus-gold-light);
}

.header.scrolled .menu__link::after {
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.actions-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.624rem;
}

.icon-menu {
  display: none;
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.header.scrolled .icon-menu {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
}

.actions-header__button {
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--auctus-purple);
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.actions-header__button:hover {
  background-color: var(--auctus-purple);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.actions-header__button.button-gold {
  background-color: var(--auctus-gold);
  border-color: var(--auctus-gold);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.actions-header__button.button-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

/* ****************PAGES**************** */
.page__main {
  padding-bottom: 110px;
}

/* *****************HOME**************** */

.main {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-bg) 0%, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 100%);
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
}

.main__container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: clamp(13rem, 17vw, 18rem);
  gap: var(--flow-2);
}

.main__caption {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.main_hero,
.main_about,
.main_services,
.main_contact {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 0%, var(--auctus-purple) 55%, var(--auctus-purple-light) 100%);
}

.main_hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: clip;
  isolation: isolate;
  --hero-pan-x: 0px;
  --hero-pan-y: 0px;
  --hero-scroll-y: 0px;
}

.hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-media__slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2%;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(calc(var(--hero-pan-x) * -0.35),
      calc(var(--hero-pan-y) * -0.35 + var(--hero-scroll-y)),
      0) scale(1.08);
  transition:
    opacity 1.25s var(--reveal-ease),
    transform 5.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.hero-media__slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(calc(var(--hero-pan-x) * 0.35),
      calc(var(--hero-pan-y) * 0.35 + var(--hero-scroll-y)),
      0) scale(1.03);
}

.hero-media__slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 45%;
  filter: saturate(1.06) contrast(1.04);
}

.hero-media__meta {
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem);
  bottom: clamp(1.1rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.62rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(24, 0, 45, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-media__meta-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.hero-media__meta-name {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
}

.main_hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(20, 0, 42, 0.78) 16%, rgba(36, 0, 68, 0.58) 52%, rgba(56, 0, 92, 0.46) 100%),
    radial-gradient(680px 320px at 10% 8%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.2), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(680px 320px at 88% 16%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent 72%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.main_hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  opacity: 0.1;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 10%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), transparent 75%);
}

.main_hero .main__container {
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 60rem;
  padding-top: clamp(9.8rem, 12.5vw, 12.8rem);
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.main_hero .main__title {
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.main_hero .main__text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.main_hero .main__text {
  max-width: 38rem;
}

.main_hero .main__caption {
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
}

.main_hero .main__button {
  background-color: var(--auctus-gold);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.main_hero .main__button:hover {
  background-color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

/* ************ HERO GRADIENT ORBS ************ */
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
  z-index: 0;
}

.main_hero .main__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-orb--1 {
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.30), transparent 70%);
  top: -8%;
  right: -4%;
  animation: orbFloat1 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-orb--2 {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(107, 31, 163, 0.35), transparent 70%);
  bottom: 8%;
  left: -6%;
  animation: orbFloat2 28s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-orb--3 {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  top: 45%;
  left: 55%;
  animation: orbFloat3 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes orbFloat1 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  33% {
    transform: translate(-35px, 50px) scale(1.08);
  }

  66% {
    transform: translate(25px, -25px) scale(0.94);
  }
}

@keyframes orbFloat2 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  33% {
    transform: translate(45px, -35px) scale(1.12);
  }

  66% {
    transform: translate(-25px, 25px) scale(0.92);
  }
}

@keyframes orbFloat3 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-45px, 35px) scale(1.18);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-orb--1 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
  }

  .hero-orb--2 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
  }

  .hero-orb--3 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
  }

  .hero-media__slide {
    inset: 0;
  }

  .hero-media__meta {
    display: none;
  }
}

.main__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--title-hero);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--flow-2);
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
}

.main__text {
  margin-bottom: var(--flow-3);
  max-width: 36rem;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.68;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.main__button {
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: clamp(0.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  background-color: var(--auctus-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-size: clamp(1.04rem, 0.96rem + 0.5vw, 1.34rem);
  line-height: 110%;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.25);
}

.main__button:hover {
  background-color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.main__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.main__trustline {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: -0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.main__button--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.main__button--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.outro_home {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.82), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.62)),
    url("../img/about/cover.webp") center / cover no-repeat;
}

/* ************ABOUT**************** */

.main_about .main__title,
.main_about .main__text {
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.main_about .main__text {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* About + Services button hover readability */
.main_about~* .button:hover,
.main_services~* .button:hover,
.main_contact~* .button:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.about__container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 8.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 8.75rem;
}

.about__image {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 552px;
  height: 614px;
}

.about__image img {
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.about__title {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about__text {
  max-width: 30rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 150%;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.about__text p:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.about__principles {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.about__principles li {
  background: var(--auctus-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* **************** ABOUT MISSION **************** */
.about-mission {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--auctus-white);
}

.about-mission__inner {
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-mission__inner .title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-mission__text {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 46rem;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.about-mission__principles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-mission__principle {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--auctus-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--reveal-ease), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-mission__principle:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.12);
}

.about-mission__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.18));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
}

.about-mission__icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.about-mission__principle-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.about-mission__principle-text {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-mission__principles {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* **************** ABOUT SUPPORT ICONS **************** */
.about-support__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.1), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.15));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-support__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.about-support__card {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--reveal-ease), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-support__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.12);
}

.about-highlights {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 0%, var(--auctus-white) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.about-highlights .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-highlights__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.about-highlights__card {
  background: var(--auctus-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.about-highlights__value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-highlights__label {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.about-founder {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5.75rem 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(820px 320px at 0% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.14), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 100% 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.11), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 0%, var(--auctus-white) 100%);
}

.about-founder__intro {
  max-width: 56rem;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-founder__intro .main__caption {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.about-founder__subtitle {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 46rem;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
}

.about-founder__feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(250px, 320px) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(247, 242, 255, 0.9));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.11);
}

.about-founder__media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.18), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.42));
}

.about-founder__photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 18%;
  display: block;
}

.about-founder__badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.8rem;
  bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.78rem;
}

.about-founder__content {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.2rem;
}

.about-founder__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-founder__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.25rem + 1.2vw, 2.3rem);
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-founder__text {
  color: var(--auctus-text);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.about-founder__text+.about-founder__text {
  margin-top: 0.76rem;
}

.about-founder__quote {
  margin: 1rem 0 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--auctus-gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.15);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  line-height: 1.62;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-founder__chips {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.about-founder__chips li {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.62rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.16);
}

.about-founder__link {
  padding: 0.72rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

.about-founder__pillars {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.about-founder__pillar {
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, var(--auctus-white), rgba(247, 242, 255, 0.68));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.09);
}

.about-founder__pillar-title {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.about-founder__pillar-text {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.58;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.about-support {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 100%);
}

.about-support .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-support__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  max-width: 46rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-support__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.about-support__card {
  background: var(--auctus-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.about-support__title {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.about-support__text {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.outro_about {
  background: var(--auctus-purple-dark) url("../img/about/cover.webp") center / contain no-repeat;
}

/* **************SERVICES**************** */

.main_services .main__title,
.main_services .main__text {
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.main_services .main__text {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.services {
  background-color: var(--auctus-cream);
}

.services__container {
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.services__title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

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

.item-services {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: start;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.item-services__image {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 421px;
}

.item-services__image img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.item-services__title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.item-services__text {
  max-width: 21.5rem;
  line-height: 150%;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.item-services__button {
  background-color: inherit;
  border: 2px solid var(--auctus-purple);
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
}

.item-services__button:hover {
  background-color: var(--auctus-purple);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.outro_services {
  background: var(--auctus-purple-dark) url("../img/about/cover.webp") center / contain no-repeat;
}

.outro_about,
.outro_services {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.outro_about::before,
.outro_services::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(24, 0, 48, 0.2), rgba(45, 0, 80, 0.12));
  z-index: 0;
}

.outro_about .outro__container,
.outro_services .outro__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.outro_about .outro__panel,
.outro_services .outro__panel {
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(20, 0, 40, 0.54), rgba(45, 0, 80, 0.42));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15, 0, 30, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.outro_about .outro__title,
.outro_about .outro__text,
.outro_services .outro__title,
.outro_services .outro__text {
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(20, 0, 40, 0.6);
}

.outro_about .outro__button,
.outro_services .outro__button {
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.outro_about .outro__button:hover,
.outro_services .outro__button:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.services-process {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 0%, var(--auctus-white) 100%);
}

.services-process .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.services-process__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.services-process__card {
  background: var(--auctus-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.services-process__step {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--auctus-purple);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.services-process__title {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.services-process__text {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.services-deliverables {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--auctus-white);
}

.services-deliverables .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.services-deliverables__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  max-width: 46rem;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.services-deliverables__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.services-deliverables__card {
  background: var(--auctus-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.services-deliverables__title {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.services-deliverables__text {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.services-deliverables__note {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

/* ************TESTIMONIAL**************** */

.testimonial__container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-top: 8.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 8.75rem;
}

.testiomonial__caption {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.testimonial__title {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
  max-width: 40.75rem;
  line-height: 136%;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.item-testimonial__image {
  max-width: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.063rem;
  height: 64px;
}

.item-testimonial__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.item-testimonial__title {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.item-testimonial__caption {
  font-size: 0.938rem;
}

/* ****************OUTRO**************** */

.outro__container {
  padding-top: 8.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 8.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.outro__title {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.outro__text {
  max-width: 33.625rem;
  line-height: 150%;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.outro__button {
  padding: 1.25rem 3rem;
}

/* **************** HERO STATS BAR **************** */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 30px rgba(20, 0, 38, 0.25);
}

.main_hero .hero-stats {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.hero-stats__item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.18);
  min-width: 140px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--motion-base) var(--reveal-ease), background var(--motion-base) ease, border-color var(--motion-base) ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-stats__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.28);
  border-color: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.45);
}

.hero-stats__value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Prevent layout jitter during count-up animation */
.count-up {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.hero-stats .count-up {
  display: block;
  min-width: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-stats__label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-stats__item::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.24);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--motion-fast) ease;
}

.hero-stats__item:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* **************** UNIVERSITY LOGO MARQUEE **************** */
.section-marquee {
  padding: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
  background: var(--auctus-bg-alt);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
}

.marquee-label {
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.marquee {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 50s linear infinite;
}

.marquee:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-logo {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 130px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s var(--reveal-ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: grayscale(0.3);
  transform: translateY(0);
  animation: none;
}

.marquee-logo:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1.08);
  filter: grayscale(0);
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes logoFloat {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .marquee-logo {
    height: 28px;
    max-width: 90px;
  }

  .marquee-track {
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* **************** CAMPUS RIBBON **************** */
.section-campus-ribbon {
  padding: 1.25rem 0 2.95rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 0%, var(--auctus-white) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
}

.campus-ribbon__kicker {
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.campus-ribbon__viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
}

.campus-ribbon__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: campusRibbonScroll 46s linear infinite;
}

.campus-ribbon__viewport:hover .campus-ribbon__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.campus-card {
  width: clamp(15rem, 20vw, 21.2rem);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.16);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.campus-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: transform var(--motion-base) var(--reveal-ease);
}

.campus-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(20, 0, 42, 0.78) 0%, rgba(20, 0, 42, 0.22) 45%, rgba(20, 0, 42, 0) 75%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.campus-card figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  bottom: 0.72rem;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.campus-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

@keyframes campusRibbonScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-campus-ribbon {
    padding: 1rem 0 2.2rem;
  }

  .campus-ribbon__kicker {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  }

  .campus-card {
    width: clamp(13.2rem, 62vw, 17rem);
  }
}

/* **************** STUDENT FIT **************** */
.section-fit {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(820px 300px at 10% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.1), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 100%);
}

.section-fit .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-fit__subtitle {
  max-width: 44rem;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.fit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.fit-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(250, 245, 255, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: clamp(1.2rem, 1.5vw, 1.75rem);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.09);
}

.fit-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.18));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.fit-card__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.fit-card__title {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.fit-card__text {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.section-fit .title,
.section-stories .title,
.section-acceptances .title,
.section-why .title,
.section-roadmap .title,
.section-investment .title,
.section-faq .title,
.section-cta .title,
.about-mission__inner .title,
.about-highlights .title,
.about-support .title,
.services-process .title,
.services-deliverables .title,
.contact-next .title {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.section-fit .title::after,
.section-stories .title::after,
.section-acceptances .title::after,
.section-why .title::after,
.section-roadmap .title::after,
.section-investment .title::after,
.section-faq .title::after,
.section-cta .title::after,
.about-mission__inner .title::after,
.about-highlights .title::after,
.about-support .title::after,
.services-process .title::after,
.services-deliverables .title::after,
.contact-next .title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(72px, 10vw, 120px);
  height: 3px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.95), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.7), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0));
}

.section-cta .title::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.95), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

/* **************** SUCCESS STORIES **************** */
.section-stories {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-bg) 0%, var(--auctus-white) 100%);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  --stories-tint-a: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
  --stories-tint-b: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.14);
  --stories-tint-c: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.05);
}

.section-stories::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 0% 0%, var(--stories-tint-a), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 100% 0%, var(--stories-tint-b), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--stories-tint-c) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  transition: background 0.55s var(--reveal-ease);
}

.section-stories .services__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-stories .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-stories__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-stories__microcopy {
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
}

.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 72rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-card {
  background: var(--auctus-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.16);
}

.story-card__img {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-teal) 0%, var(--auctus-purple) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.story-card__body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.story-card__name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.story-card__school {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
}

/* **************** ACCEPTANCES SLIDER **************** */
.section-stories__microcopy {
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  min-height: 3.4em;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.section-stories__microcopy.is-changing {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

.section-slider .slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100vw;
  margin: 0 calc(50% - 50vw) 2rem;
}

.slider-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  /* breathing room so the focused center card scale does not get clipped */
  padding-top: 0.55rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.slider-container::before,
.slider-container::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(8vw, 90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.slider-container::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(247, 242, 255, 0.95), rgba(247, 242, 255, 0));
}

.slider-container::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(247, 242, 255, 0.95), rgba(247, 242, 255, 0));
}

.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.24, 0.86, 0.22, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-height: 520px;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.2rem 2rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.06);
  opacity: 0.48;
  filter: saturate(0.82);
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition:
    opacity 0.35s ease,
    filter 0.35s ease,
    transform 0.35s var(--reveal-ease),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.slide:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: none;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.14);
}

.slide--clone {
  pointer-events: none;
}

.slide__photo {
  width: 186px;
  height: 186px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  background: #f5f0fb;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.18), 0 8px 18px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.08);
}

.slide__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.slide__photo img.slide__photo-img--arish {
  object-position: 50% 18%;
  transform: scale(1.5);
  transform-origin: center 20%;
}

.slide__photo-initials {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  z-index: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.slide__photo img[style*="display: none"]~.slide__photo-initials {
  display: flex;
}

.slide__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.slide__class {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.68);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.slide__college {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  padding-top: 0.95rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12);
}

.slide__college-logo {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 228px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.slide__college-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--auctus-text);
}

.slider-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--auctus-purple);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f1ff 100%);
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.15);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--auctus-purple);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.slider-btn.slider-pause {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.slider-pause-icon {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 26px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.slider-dot:hover {
  background: var(--auctus-purple-light);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--auctus-purple);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .slide__photo {
    width: 182px;
    height: 182px;
  }

  .slide__photo-initials {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .slide {
    min-height: 560px;
    padding: 1.9rem 1.35rem 2.1rem;
  }

  .slide__photo {
    width: 198px;
    height: 198px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  .slide__name {
    font-size: 1.42rem;
  }

  .slide__class {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .slide__college-logo {
    height: 66px;
    max-width: 236px;
  }

  .slide__photo-initials {
    font-size: 3.7rem;
  }
}

/* **************** TOP ACCEPTANCES (Finest Acceptances) **************** */
.section-acceptances {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 15% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.1), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, var(--auctus-bg) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-acceptances .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-acceptances__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.acceptances-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 72rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.acceptance-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), rgba(250, 246, 255, 1));
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.9rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--reveal-ease), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 138px;
  position: relative;
}

.acceptance-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--auctus-white), var(--auctus-white)) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(132deg, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.38), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.26), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.2)) border-box;
  opacity: 0.52;
}

.acceptance-card__logo-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 74px;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 0;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.acceptance-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(107, 31, 163, 0.58);
}

.acceptance-card__logo {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 96%;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center center;
  transform-origin: center center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 12px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.12));
}

.acceptance-card.logo-wide .acceptance-card__logo {
  height: 44px;
  max-width: 98%;
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.acceptance-card.logo-square .acceptance-card__logo {
  height: 54px;
  max-width: 86%;
}

.acceptance-card.logo-tall .acceptance-card__logo {
  height: 58px;
  max-width: 80%;
}

/* Extra boost for ultra-wide wordmarks that otherwise appear visually tiny */
.acceptance-card__logo[src*="bennington.svg"] {
  transform: scale(1.42);
}

.acceptance-card__logo[src*="lafayette.png"] {
  transform: scale(1.18);
}

.acceptance-card__logo[src*="wooster.png"] {
  transform: scale(1.16);
}

.acceptance-card__logo[src*="beloit.png"] {
  transform: scale(1.14);
}

.acceptance-card__logo[src*="brandeis.svg"] {
  transform: scale(1.16);
}

.acceptance-card__logo[src*="whitman.svg"] {
  transform: scale(1.22);
}

.acceptance-card__count {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.acceptance-card__label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.acceptance-card__name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .acceptances-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .acceptance-card__count {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .acceptance-card__name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .acceptance-card {
    min-height: 122px;
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .acceptance-card__logo-wrap {
    min-height: 66px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.35rem;
  }

  .acceptance-card__logo {
    height: 40px;
    max-width: 97%;
  }

  .acceptance-card.logo-wide .acceptance-card__logo {
    height: 34px;
  }

  .acceptance-card.logo-square .acceptance-card__logo {
    height: 44px;
  }

  .acceptance-card.logo-tall .acceptance-card__logo {
    height: 48px;
  }
}

/* **************** WHY AGENCIES FAIL **************** */
.section-why {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(920px 420px at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.1), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 100%);
}

.section-why .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-why__intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.fail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.fail-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcf9ff 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(1.2rem, 1.5vw, 1.75rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.08);
}

.fail-card__stat {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.fail-card__title {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text);
}

.fail-card__text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.standard-box {
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 260px at 10% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.18), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.standard-box__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.standard-box__value {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.standard-box__title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.standard-box__text {
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 32rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.standard-box__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.standard-box__list li {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* **************** ROADMAP **************** */
.section-roadmap {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 420px at 100% 10%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(760px 320px at 0% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.1), transparent 70%),
    var(--auctus-bg);
}

.section-roadmap .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.section-roadmap__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.roadmap-steps {
  max-width: 56rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.roadmap-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
}

.roadmap-step:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.roadmap-step__num {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--auctus-teal);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.2);
}

.roadmap-step {
  transition: background 0.25s ease, padding-left 0.25s ease;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 0 -0.5rem;
  padding: 2rem 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.roadmap-step:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.08), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.08));
}

.roadmap-step__title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.roadmap-step__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.roadmap-step__text {
  color: var(--auctus-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* **************** INVESTMENT **************** */
.section-investment {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(920px 430px at 0% -10%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.12), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 100% -12%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.09), transparent 68%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.investment-v2 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.investment-v2__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.05rem;
}

.section-investment .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.section-investment__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 52rem;
}

.investment-v2__board {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.investment-core {
  max-width: 64rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: block;
}

.investment-core__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.investment-core__title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.investment-core__text {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.investment-core__metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.18);
  margin: 1.15rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.investment-core__metric {
  padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
}

.investment-core__metric:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.investment-core__metric-value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.investment-core__metric-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
}

.investment-core .button {
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.invest-grid {
  counter-reset: invest-item;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.invest-card {
  counter-increment: invest-item;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.2);
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 0.1rem 0 0.2rem 1.05rem;
  min-height: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.22s var(--reveal-ease), border-color 0.22s ease;
}

.section-investment .invest-card::before {
  content: "0" counter(invest-item);
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.24);
  margin-bottom: 0.52rem;
}

.section-investment .invest-card:nth-child(1),
.section-investment .invest-card:nth-child(2),
.section-investment .invest-card:nth-child(3),
.section-investment .invest-card:hover {
  transform: none;
}

.section-investment .invest-card:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--auctus-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.invest-card.featured {
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.2);
  background: transparent;
}

.invest-card__tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  margin-bottom: 0.38rem;
}

.invest-card__title {
  font-size: 1.13rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  margin-bottom: 0.34rem;
}

.invest-card__value {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.46rem;
}

.invest-card__meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.invest-card__text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.72rem;
}

.invest-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text);
  line-height: 1.58;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.invest-card__list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.34rem;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.invest-card__list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.invest-card .button {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  box-shadow: none;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.invest-card .button:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.section-investment__note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.section-investment__note a {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

/* **************** FAQ **************** */



.section-faq {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 420px at 0% 10%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.1), transparent 60%),
    var(--auctus-bg);
}

.section-faq .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-faq__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-faq__cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.section-faq__cta .button:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fdfaff 100%);
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  transition: border-color var(--motion-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--motion-fast) ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.12);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-item__answer {
  max-height: 800px;
}

.faq-item__answer {
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--reveal-ease);
}

.faq-item__question {
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item__question::after {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--reveal-ease);
}

.faq-item__question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item__question:hover {
  background: var(--auctus-bg);
}

.faq-item__question::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-item__question::after {
  content: "−";
}

.faq-item__answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item__answer-inner {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* **************** CTA SECTION **************** */
.section-cta {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 10% 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 90% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.25), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  text-align: center;
}

.section-cta .title {
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-cta__text {
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-cta__stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-cta__stat-value {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.section-cta__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.section-cta__note {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.section-cta .main__caption {
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
}

.section-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.section-cta .main__button--ghost {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* **************** BACK TO TOP **************** */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--auctus-purple);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.35);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--reveal-ease), background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.back-to-top:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.95);
}

.back-to-top svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* **************** SCROLL PROGRESS BAR **************** */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--auctus-gold) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-light) 100%);
  z-index: 1001;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.55);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  :root {
    --space-section-lg: var(--space-section-md);
    --container-pad: clamp(0.95rem, 3vw, 1.2rem);
  }

  .about-founder__feature {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-founder__media {
    max-width: 34rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .about-founder__pillars {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .services-page__column {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .services-page__text,
  .services-page__list {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .services-page__list {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .services-page__img {
    flex: 0 1 620px;
    width: min(100%, 620px);
  }

  .contact__container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .contact__contacts,
  .contact__info {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-next__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .services-page__img {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .about-support__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-highlights__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .services-tracks__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .services-process__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .services-deliverables__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .fit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .fail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .investment-v2__board {
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .investment-core {
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  .investment-core__metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .invest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .roadmap-step {
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  :root {
    --space-section-lg: var(--space-section-sm);
    --container-pad: clamp(0.9rem, 4vw, 1.05rem);
  }

  .about-founder {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .about-founder__intro {
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  }

  .about-founder__feature {
    padding: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .about-founder__media {
    min-height: 255px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .about-founder__badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.34rem 0.62rem;
  }

  .about-founder__heading {
    font-size: 1.52rem;
  }

  .about-founder__pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-founder__chips li {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .about-founder__link {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .services-tracks__card {
    padding: 1.05rem;
  }

  .services-tracks__eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .services-tracks__meta {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .services-tracks__footer {
    width: 100%;
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .services-tracks__card .button {
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .services-page__img {
    height: 240px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-support {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .about-highlights__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .services-process__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .services-deliverables__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .main__trustline {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-stats__item {
    min-width: 120px;
  }

  .hero-stats__value {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

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

  .stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .section-investment {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .investment-v2__board {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .investment-core {
    padding: 1.1rem;
  }

  .investment-core__title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .investment-core__metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .investment-core__metric {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
  }

  .investment-core__metric:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

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

  .invest-card {
    padding: 0.95rem 0 0.85rem 0.9rem;
  }

  .roadmap-step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .roadmap-step__num {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .contact__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .contact__actions .button {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact__contacts,
  .contact__info {
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .contact__kicker {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .contact__micro {
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .contact__pillars li {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
  }

  .contact__title {
    font-size: 1.62rem;
  }

  .connect-contact__item {
    padding: 0.78rem 0.82rem;
    gap: 0.72rem;
  }

  .connect-contact__label {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
  }

  .contact__link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .contact__social-note {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .contact-next {
    padding: 4rem 0 4.5rem;
  }
}

/* ****************FOOTER**************** */

.footer {
  line-height: 150%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 0%, var(--auctus-white) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
}

.footer__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 78rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4rem 0.938rem 3rem;
}

.footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer__brand .logo {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.footer__tagline {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 22rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer__heading {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer__links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.footer__links a {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer__links a:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.footer__social-link {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}

.footer__social-link:hover {
  background: var(--auctus-purple);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  border-color: var(--auctus-purple);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer__social-link svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
}

.footer__bottom-inner {
  max-width: 78rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.5rem 0.938rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.footer__copyright {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer__policy {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.footer__policy:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

/* ****************ABOUT PAGE**************** */
.main__text_pages {
  max-width: 37.5rem;
}

.main__container_pages {
  padding-top: clamp(11rem, 14.5vw, 13.6rem);
}

.main_pages {
  min-height: 676px !important;
}

/* ****************SERVICES PAGE**************** */
.services-tracks {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 100%);
}

.services-tracks .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.services-tracks__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  max-width: 46rem;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.services-tracks__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.services-tracks__card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(247, 242, 255, 0.72) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  padding: 1.4rem;
}

.services-tracks__card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(460px 200px at 0% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.14), transparent 65%);
}

.services-tracks__card--senior::before {
  background: radial-gradient(460px 200px at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.14), transparent 65%);
}

.services-tracks__card>* {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.services-tracks__eyebrow {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.services-tracks__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.16rem + 0.45vw, 1.55rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.services-tracks__text {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.services-tracks__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.services-tracks__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.services-tracks__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.58rem;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.services-tracks__footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.services-tracks__meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  background: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.06);
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.services-tracks__card .button {
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 11.8rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.services-tracks__note {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
}

.services-page {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 100%);
}

.services-page__container {
  padding-top: 6rem;
  padding-bottom: 6rem;
}

.services-page__item {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.services-page__item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(82%, 860px);
  height: 1px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(80, 0, 130, 0) 0%,
      rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12) 20%,
      rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.24) 38%,
      rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.18) 42%,
      rgba(80, 0, 130, 0) 45%,
      rgba(80, 0, 130, 0) 55%,
      rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.18) 58%,
      rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.24) 62%,
      rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12) 80%,
      rgba(80, 0, 130, 0) 100%);
}

.services-page__item:not(:last-child)::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -17px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 68px;
  height: 36px;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 0;
  background-color: transparent;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA2NCA0MCIgZmlsbD0ibm9uZSI+CiAgPHBhdGggZD0iTTYgMTRMMzIgNEw1OCAxNEwzMiAyNEw2IDE0WiIgZmlsbD0iIzRDMTY2RCIgc3Ryb2tlPSIjNEMxNjZEIiBzdHJva2Utd2lkdGg9IjEuMyIgc3Ryb2tlLWxpbmVqb2luPSJyb3VuZCIvPgogIDxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0xOSAyMFYyN0MxOSAzMC41IDI1IDMzLjUgMzIgMzMuNUMzOSAzMy41IDQ1IDMwLjUgNDUgMjdWMjAiIHN0cm9rZT0iIzRDMTY2RCIgc3Ryb2tlLXdpZHRoPSIxLjciIHN0cm9rZS1saW5lY2FwPSJyb3VuZCIgc3Ryb2tlLWxpbmVqb2luPSJyb3VuZCIvPgogIDxwYXRoIGQ9Ik01MiAxNlYyNCIgc3Ryb2tlPSIjNEMxNjZEIiBzdHJva2Utd2lkdGg9IjEuNyIgc3Ryb2tlLWxpbmVjYXA9InJvdW5kIi8+CiAgPGNpcmNsZSBjeD0iNTIiIGN5PSIyNi44IiByPSIyLjIiIGZpbGw9IiNGRkJFMEEiIHN0cm9rZT0iI0Q1OUEwMCIgc3Ryb2tlLXdpZHRoPSIwLjgiLz4KICA8cGF0aCBkPSJNNTIgMjlWMzMiIHN0cm9rZT0iI0ZGQkUwQSIgc3Ryb2tlLXdpZHRoPSIxLjQiIHN0cm9rZS1saW5lY2FwPSJyb3VuZCIvPgo8L3N2Zz4=");
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 52px 30px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.18));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services-page__item:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.services-page__item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.services-page__column {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 97px;
}

.services-page__title {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.services-page__text {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  max-width: 480px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 150%;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.services-page__text p:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.services-page__list {
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  max-width: 520px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.services-page__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--auctus-text);
}

.services-page__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.63rem;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.services-page__img {
  flex: 0 1 520px;
  width: min(100%, 520px);
  height: 340px;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  background:
    radial-gradient(540px 220px at 10% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.16), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.services-page__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.services-page__illustration {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.services-page__svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  height: auto;
}

/* ****************CONTACT PAGE****************/

.main_contact .main__title,
.main_contact .main__text {
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.main_contact .main__text {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.contact__container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 96px;
  padding-bottom: 96px;
}

.contact__contacts,
.contact__info {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcf9ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.08);
}

.contact__contacts {
  background:
    radial-gradient(480px 180px at 0% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.14), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcf9ff 100%);
}

.contact__info {
  background:
    radial-gradient(480px 180px at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.14), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcf9ff 100%);
}

.contact__title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.25rem + 1.35vw, 2.15rem);
}

.contact__lede {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}

.contact__kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
}

.contact__actions--hero {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact__actions--hero .button {
  min-width: 10.8rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact__micro {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.contact__audience {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
}

.contact__subheading {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.contact__pillars {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.contact__pillars li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.contact__pillars li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55rem;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.connect-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  row-gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
}

.connect-contact__item {
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 242, 255, 0.5) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 100%);
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}

.connect-contact__item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.09);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.connect-contact__icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.08);
}

.connect-contact__icon img {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.connect-contact__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.connect-contact__type,
.connect-contant__type {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.connect-contact__label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--auctus-text);
}

.contact__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.contact__link {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  background: var(--auctus-white);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.contact__link:hover {
  background: var(--auctus-purple);
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  border-color: var(--auctus-purple);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
}

.contact__link svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.contact__social-note {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.contact__text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 150%;
}

.contact__text p:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.contact__inline-link {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact__checklist {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.contact__checklist li:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact__response-note {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.contact__signals {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact__signal {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.06);
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.contact__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.contact__button-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  border: 2px solid var(--auctus-purple);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.contact__button-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  border-color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.contact-next {
  padding: 5rem 0 5.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 0%, var(--auctus-white) 100%);
}

.contact-next .title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.contact-next__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  max-width: 46rem;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.contact-next__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-next__card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcf9ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.08);
}

.contact-next__step {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--auctus-purple);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.contact-next__title {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.contact-next__text {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-next__note {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ************ TYPOGRAPHY + RHYTHM ************ */
.section-fit,
.section-stories,
.section-acceptances,
.section-why,
.section-roadmap,
.section-investment,
.section-faq,
.section-cta,
.about-mission,
.about-highlights,
.about-founder,
.about-support,
.services-tracks,
.services-process,
.services-deliverables,
.contact-next {
  padding-block: var(--space-section-lg);
}

.section-stories__subtitle,
.section-acceptances__subtitle,
.section-why__intro,
.section-roadmap__subtitle,
.section-investment__subtitle,
.section-faq__subtitle,
.section-cta__text,
.about-mission__text,
.about-support__subtitle,
.services-tracks__subtitle,
.services-deliverables__subtitle,
.contact-next__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.93rem + 0.35vw, 1.16rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.section-stories__subtitle,
.section-acceptances__subtitle,
.section-why__intro,
.section-roadmap__subtitle,
.section-investment__subtitle,
.section-faq__subtitle,
.section-cta__text,
.services-tracks__subtitle,
.contact-next__subtitle {
  max-width: 44rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section-stories__microcopy {
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 0.93rem + 0.22vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.fit-card,
.fail-card,
.acceptance-card,
.services-tracks__card,
.services-process__card,
.services-deliverables__card,
.contact-next__card,
.faq-item {
  border-radius: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 20px);
}

/* **************REVIEWS PAGE**************** */
.reviews__container {
  padding-top: 160px;
  padding-bottom: 160px;
}

.reviews__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  column-gap: 24px;
  row-gap: 96px;
}

.reviews__column {
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.reviews__item {
  padding-top: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  padding-right: 32px;
  padding-left: 32px;
}

.item-reviews {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.item-reviews__img {
  max-width: 46px;
  height: 36px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}

.item-reviews__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.item-reviews__text {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 150%;
}

.item-reviews__author {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.item-reviews__geo {
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.002em;
}

/* ******************PRICING PAGE******************** */
.pricing__container {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 140px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.pricing__caption {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 4%;
}

.pricing__title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 72px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pricing__text {
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 2%;
  margin-bottom: 88px;
}

.pricing__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 24px;
}

.pricing__column {
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.pricing__item {
  padding: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
}

.item-pricing__info {
  padding-bottom: 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.item-pricing__label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 1%;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.item-pricing__cost {
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.item-pricing__list {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.item-pricing__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.item-pricing__item::before {
  content: "";
  background: url("../img/pricing/check.svg") 0 0 no-repeat;
  width: 16px;
  height: 18px;
}

.item-pricing__item:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.item-pricing__button {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 2%;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 20px 82px;
  background-color: var(--auctus-navy);
  border-radius: 64px;
}

.team {
  background-color: var(--auctus-bg-alt);
}

.team__container {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 140px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.team__title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 96px;
  max-width: 483px;
}

.team__row {
  display: grid;
  column-gap: 24px;
  row-gap: 96px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.team__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.item-team__img {
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 363px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.item-team__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.item-team__name {
  max-width: 186px;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 120%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.item-team__role {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  letter-spacing: 2%;
}

.item-team__role span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.item-team__role span::after {
  content: "";
  background: url("../img/team/icons/star.svg") 0 0 no-repeat;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

.item-team__text {
  font-size: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 2%;
  line-height: 150%;
  max-width: 328px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.item-team__icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* *************FAQ PAGE************** */
.faqs__container {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 140px;
}

.faqs__title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.spollers-faq__item {
  width: 100%;
}

.spollers-faq__item:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.spollers-faq__button {
  display: inline-block;
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.spollers-faq__button span {
  padding-left: 40px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.spollers-faq__button img {
  padding-right: 34.5px;
}

.spollers-faq__text {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.spollers-faq__item.active .spollers-faq__text {
  max-height: 1000px;
  max-height: calc(1000px + 16px);
}

.spollers-faq__item.active .spollers-faq__button {
  border-bottom: none;
  border-radius: 8px 8px 0px 0px;
}

.spollers-faq__item.active .spollers-faq__button span {
  padding-bottom: 32px;
}

.spollers-faq__item.active .spollers-faq__button img {
  transform: translate(-34px, 0px) rotate(180deg);
}

.spollers-faq__inner {
  padding-top: 20px;
  padding-left: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
  border-radius: 0px 0px 8px 8px;
  line-height: 150%;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-top: none;
  padding-right: 100px;
}

/* ****************TEAM PAGE**************** */
.director__container {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 140px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 96px;
}

.director__title {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.director__role {
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 2%;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.director__text {
  letter-spacing: 2%;
  line-height: 150%;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.director__text p:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.director__img {
  max-width: 552px;
  height: 614px;
}

.director__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

/* ****************GALLERY**************** */
.gallery__container {
  padding-bottom: 140px;
  padding-top: 140px;
}

.gallery__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  column-gap: 24px;
  row-gap: 96px;
  margin-bottom: 96px;
  justify-items: center;
}

.gallery__item {
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 407px;
}

.gallery__item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.gallery__paggination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 42px;
}

.gallery__paggination button:first-child {
  transform: translate(0px, 5px);
}

.gallery__paggination button:last-child {
  transform: rotate(-180deg) translate(0px, 5px);
}

.gallery_active {
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  background-color: var(--auctus-navy);
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ****************RESOURCES**************** */
.resources__container {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 140px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  column-gap: 24px;
  row-gap: 96px;
  justify-items: center;
}

.resources__img {
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 330px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.resources__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.resources__title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.resources__text {
  letter-spacing: 2%;
  line-height: 150%;
  max-width: 243px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.resources__button {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: var(--auctus-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2%;
  border: 2px solid var(--auctus-navy);
  border-radius: 64px;
}

/* ****************ADAPTIVE**************** */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    justify-items: center;
  }

  .item-services {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .page__main {
    padding-bottom: 80px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 47.999rem) {
  .menu__list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 995px) {
  .item-pricing__button {
    font-size: 19px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 62.6875rem) {
  .resources__container {
    padding-top: 70px;
    padding-bottom: 70px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .gallery__paggination {
    gap: 27px;
  }

  .gallery__row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .team__row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    row-gap: 30px;
  }

  .director__container {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-top: 70px;
    padding-bottom: 70px;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .item-pricing {
    padding: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .pricing__title {
    font-size: 39px;
  }

  .pricing__text {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .item-pricing__button {
    padding: 16px 42px;
  }

  .footer__top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .services-page__column {
    gap: 30px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .services-page__title {
    font-size: 29px;
  }

  .reviews__row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    row-gap: 30px;
    column-gap: 10px;
  }

  .reviews__item {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .item-reviews__text {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .item-reviews__author {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 47.999rem) {
  .spollers-faq__item.active .spollers-faq__button img {
    transform: translate(-10px, -10px) rotate(180deg);
  }

  .spollers-faq__button span {
    padding-top: 15px;
    padding-left: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .spollers-faq__button img {
    padding-right: 10px;
  }

  .spollers-faq__inner {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding-left: 10px;
    line-height: 130%;
  }

  .pricing__container {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 70px;
    padding-bottom: 70px;
  }

  .pricing__row {
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .item-pricing__button {
    font-size: 17px;
    padding: 15px 32px;
  }

  .reviews__container {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
  }

  .icon-menu {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-box-flex: 0;
    -ms-flex: 0 0 1.875rem;
    flex: 0 0 1.875rem;
    width: 1.875rem;
    height: 1.125rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5;
  }

  .icon-menu span,
  .icon-menu::before,
  .icon-menu::after {
    content: "";
    -webkit-transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;
    -o-transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;
    transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;
    right: 0;
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0.125rem;
    background-color: currentColor;
  }

  .icon-menu::before {
    top: 0;
  }

  .icon-menu::after {
    bottom: 0;
  }

  .contact__container {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-top: 80px;
    gap: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
  }

  .icon-menu span {
    top: calc(50% - 0.0625rem);
  }

  .menu-open .icon-menu span {
    width: 0;
  }

  .menu-open .icon-menu::before {
    top: calc(50% - 0.0625rem);
    -webkit-transform: rotate(-45deg);
    -ms-transform: rotate(-45deg);
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
  }

  .menu-open .icon-menu::after {
    bottom: calc(50% - 0.0625rem);
    -webkit-transform: rotate(45deg);
    -ms-transform: rotate(45deg);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }

  .menu__body {
    background-color: var(--auctus-white);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 9.375rem 0.938rem 1.875rem 0.938rem;
    overflow: auto;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: 5rem;
  }

  .menu__body::before {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 5.75rem;
    background-color: var(--auctus-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--auctus-border);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .menu-open .menu__body {
    left: 0;
  }

  .menu-open .menu__body::before {
    left: 0;
  }

  .menu__item {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .menu__item:not(:last-child) {
    margin-bottom: 1.563rem;
  }

  .menu__link {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .actions-header__button {
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .main__container {
    padding-top: clamp(9.75rem, 24vw, 12.5rem);
  }

  .main_hero .main__container {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: clamp(8.6rem, 20vw, 10.5rem);
  }

  .main_hero .hero-stats {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .main__actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .section-cta__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .section-cta__actions .main__button {
    width: min(22rem, 100%);
  }

  .main__container_pages {
    padding-top: clamp(8.9rem, 19vw, 10.8rem);
  }

  .main__title {
    font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 8vw, 3.35rem);
  }

  .title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .about__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about__container {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-top: 4.375rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.375rem;
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  .services__container {
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .testimonial__title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .testiomonial__caption {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .outro__container {
    padding-top: 4.375rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.375rem;
  }

  .logo {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5vw, 1.7rem);
  }

  .services-page__column {
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  .services-page__item:not(:last-child)::after {
    width: min(94%, 560px);
  }

  .services-page__item:not(:last-child)::before {
    width: 54px;
    height: 30px;
    bottom: -14px;
    background-size: 42px 24px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.18));
  }

  .services-page__list {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 61.936rem) {
  .footer__top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer__brand {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer__tagline {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .footer__social {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer__bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .logo {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 530px) {
  .reviews__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

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

/* ************ PHASE 3: SERVICES + CONTACT VISUAL REFRESH ************ */
.services-tracks {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(860px 280px at 8% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.12), transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(860px 280px at 92% 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14), transparent 68%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, var(--auctus-bg-alt) 100%);
}

.services-tracks::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.09) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.16;
}

.services-tracks .services__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.services-tracks__card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.09);
  transition: transform 0.32s var(--reveal-ease), box-shadow 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease;
}

.services-tracks__card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  top: 0.7rem;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.85), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.72), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0));
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.services-tracks__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(107, 31, 163, 0.48);
}

.services-page {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 340px at 12% 6%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.08), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(900px 340px at 88% 94%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.1), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, #fbf8ff 100%);
}

.services-page__container {
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.25rem;
}

.services-page__item {
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: transparent;
}

.services-page__item:nth-child(even) {
  background: transparent;
}

.services-page__item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.services-page__column {
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4.8vw, 3.6rem);
}

.services-page__content {
  max-width: 35rem;
}

.services-page__item:nth-child(odd) .services-page__content {
  margin-right: auto;
}

.services-page__item:nth-child(even) .services-page__content {
  margin-left: auto;
}

.services-page__item:not(:last-child)::after {
  width: min(82%, 860px);
  height: 1px;
}

.services-page__item:not(:last-child)::before {
  bottom: -17px;
  background-size: 52px 30px;
}

.services-page__img {
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.12);
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 220px at 10% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.18), transparent 68%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(247, 241, 255, 0.98) 100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--reveal-ease), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-page__img::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 26%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 74%);
  transform: translateX(-115%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--reveal-ease);
}

.services-page__img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(107, 31, 163, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 44px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.16);
}

.services-page__img:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(115%);
}

.services-page__svg {
  max-width: 304px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 14px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.14));
  animation: servicesFloat 6.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.services-page__item:nth-child(even) .services-page__svg {
  animation-delay: -2.2s;
}

@keyframes servicesFloat {

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

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

.services-page__button.button {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.2);
}

.services-process {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 300px at 6% 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(760px 300px at 94% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.12), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f9f5ff 0%, var(--auctus-white) 100%);
}

.services-process__card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.1);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) 0%, rgba(248, 243, 255, 0.95) 100%);
}

.services-process__card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.95rem;
  right: 0.95rem;
  top: 0.8rem;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.88), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.8), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0));
  opacity: 0.74;
}

.services-process__step {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 14px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.24);
}

.services-deliverables {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(820px 300px at 20% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.1), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, #faf6ff 100%);
}

.services-deliverables__card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9f4ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.1);
}

.services-deliverables__card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(360px 160px at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.18), transparent 72%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.contact {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 300px at 14% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.12), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(900px 300px at 88% 100%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.1), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--auctus-white) 0%, #faf6ff 100%);
}

.contact__container {
  position: relative;
}

.contact__contacts,
.contact__info {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.32s var(--reveal-ease), box-shadow 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease;
}

.contact__contacts::before,
.contact__info::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact__contacts::before {
  background: radial-gradient(560px 200px at 0% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.2), transparent 72%);
}

.contact__info::before {
  background: radial-gradient(560px 200px at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.2), transparent 72%);
}

.contact__contacts::after,
.contact__info::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  top: 0.78rem;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.88), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.8), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0));
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.contact__contacts:hover,
.contact__info:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(107, 31, 163, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 46px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.16);
}

.contact__contacts>*,
.contact__info>* {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact__kicker {
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.62rem;
  background: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.06);
}

.contact__actions--hero .button {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.18);
}

.contact__signals {
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.contact__signal {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.07), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.03));
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.22);
}

.contact__link {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7f1ff 100%);
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.24);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.08);
}

.contact__link:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 24px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.18);
}

.contact-next {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(860px 300px at 8% 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(860px 300px at 92% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.11), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f3ff 0%, var(--auctus-white) 100%);
}

.contact-next__card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.11);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9f4ff 100%);
}

.contact-next__card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(300px 120px at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.18), transparent 70%);
}

.contact-next__step {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.22);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services-page__item:not(:last-child)::before {
    bottom: -14px;
    background-size: 48px 28px;
  }

  .services-page__img {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .services-page__svg {
    max-width: 276px;
  }

  .contact__contacts:hover,
  .contact__info:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .services-page__container {
    padding-top: 3.2rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.8rem;
  }

  .services-page__item:not(:last-child)::before {
    background-size: 40px 24px;
    bottom: -12px;
  }

  .services-page__img {
    height: 224px;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .services-page__svg {
    max-width: 228px;
  }

  .services-tracks__card::after,
  .contact__contacts::after,
  .contact__info::after,
  .services-process__card::before {
    left: 0.72rem;
    right: 0.72rem;
  }
}


/* ======================================================================
   PHASE 2–4: ENHANCED ANIMATIONS, ILLUSTRATIONS, INNER PAGE HEROES
   ====================================================================== */

/* -------- WORD-BY-WORD HERO REVEAL -------- */
.word-reveal .word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px) rotateX(16deg);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    filter 0.45s ease;
}

.word-reveal.visible .word {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) rotateX(0);
  filter: blur(0);
}

/* Stagger each word */
.word-reveal.visible .word:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.word-reveal.visible .word:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.22s;
}

.word-reveal.visible .word:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.29s;
}

.word-reveal.visible .word:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.36s;
}

.word-reveal.visible .word:nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: 0.43s;
}

.word-reveal.visible .word:nth-child(6) {
  transition-delay: 0.50s;
}

.word-reveal.visible .word:nth-child(7) {
  transition-delay: 0.57s;
}

.word-reveal.visible .word:nth-child(8) {
  transition-delay: 0.64s;
}

.word-reveal.visible .word:nth-child(9) {
  transition-delay: 0.71s;
}

.word-reveal.visible .word:nth-child(10) {
  transition-delay: 0.78s;
}

/* -------- SPRING BOUNCE REVEAL -------- */
.reveal-spring {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
  filter: blur(8px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    filter 0.4s ease;
}

.reveal-spring.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}



/* -------- FOOTER LINK ANIMATIONS -------- */
.footer__link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline;
}

.footer__link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--reveal-ease);
}

.footer__link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* -------- INNER PAGE HERO ENRICHMENT -------- */
.main_pages {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.inner-hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

.inner-hero-orb--1 {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.22), transparent 70%);
  top: -12%;
  right: -8%;
  animation: innerOrbFloat1 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.inner-hero-orb--2 {
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(107, 31, 163, 0.25), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -5%;
  left: -10%;
  animation: innerOrbFloat2 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.inner-hero-orb--3 {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent 70%);
  top: 50%;
  left: 45%;
  animation: innerOrbFloat3 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes innerOrbFloat1 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  33% {
    transform: translate(-25px, 35px) scale(1.06);
  }

  66% {
    transform: translate(18px, -18px) scale(0.96);
  }
}

@keyframes innerOrbFloat2 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  33% {
    transform: translate(30px, -25px) scale(1.1);
  }

  66% {
    transform: translate(-18px, 18px) scale(0.94);
  }
}

@keyframes innerOrbFloat3 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-30px, 25px) scale(1.15);
  }
}

/* Inner hero grid texture overlay */
.main_pages::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  opacity: 0.12;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), transparent 75%);
}

/* Inner hero animated gradient accent */
.inner-hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--auctus-gold), var(--auctus-purple-light), var(--auctus-gold));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: heroGlowShift 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroGlowShift {

  0%,
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
}

.main_pages .main__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .inner-hero-orb--1 {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
  }

  .inner-hero-orb--2 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
  }

  .inner-hero-orb--3 {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
  }
}

/* -------- SVG ILLUSTRATION ANIMATIONS -------- */
.svg-animated {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--reveal-ease), transform 0.8s var(--reveal-ease);
}

.svg-animated.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Float effect for SVG elements */
.svg-float {
  animation: svgFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes svgFloat {

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

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

/* Pulse glow effect */
.svg-pulse {
  animation: svgPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes svgPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.2));
  }

  50% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.45));
  }
}

/* Draw-in effect for SVG strokes */
.svg-draw path,
.svg-draw line,
.svg-draw circle,
.svg-draw rect,
.svg-draw polyline {
  stroke-dasharray: 600;
  stroke-dashoffset: 600;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.6s var(--reveal-ease);
}

.svg-draw.visible path,
.svg-draw.visible line,
.svg-draw.visible circle,
.svg-draw.visible rect,
.svg-draw.visible polyline {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

/* Rotate-in effect for decorative elements */
.svg-rotate {
  animation: svgRotate 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes svgRotate {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Stagger child animations */
.svg-stagger> :nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.svg-stagger> :nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.svg-stagger> :nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.svg-stagger> :nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

.svg-stagger> :nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Bounce-in for illustration elements */
@keyframes bounceIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.3);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }

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

.svg-bounce {
  animation: bounceIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) both;
}

/* -------- WHATSAPP BUTTON -------- */
.contact__whatsapp {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.contact__button-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
}

.contact__button-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1ebe5c;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

.contact__button-whatsapp svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* -------- FEYNMAN FELLOWSHIP SUBTITLE -------- */
.invest-card__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* -------- STAGGERED GRID REVEALS -------- */
.stagger-grid>* {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.97);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.6s var(--reveal-ease),
    transform 0.6s var(--reveal-ease),
    filter 0.4s ease;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.06s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.12s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.18s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: 0.30s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(6) {
  transition-delay: 0.36s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(7) {
  transition-delay: 0.42s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(8) {
  transition-delay: 0.48s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(9) {
  transition-delay: 0.54s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(10) {
  transition-delay: 0.60s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(11) {
  transition-delay: 0.66s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>*:nth-child(12) {
  transition-delay: 0.72s;
}

.stagger-grid.visible>* {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}

/* Reduced motion override for all new animations */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .word-reveal .word,
  .reveal-spring,
  .svg-animated,
  .stagger-grid>* {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .svg-float,
  .svg-pulse,
  .svg-rotate,
  .svg-bounce,
  .inner-hero-orb,
  .inner-hero-glow,
  .roadmap-line {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   HOME UI 2.0 PASS (DRIBBBLE-INSPIRED, THEME SAFE)
   ====================================================================== */
.section-marquee,
.section-fit,
.section-stories,
.section-acceptances,
.section-why,
.section-roadmap,
.section-investment,
.section-faq {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: clip;
}

.section-fit::after,
.section-stories::after,
.section-acceptances::after,
.section-why::after,
.section-roadmap::after,
.section-investment::after,
.section-faq::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(1120px, calc(100% - 2.5rem));
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(255, 190, 10, 0),
      rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.6),
      rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.55),
      rgba(255, 190, 10, 0));
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.section-marquee {
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.75rem) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 180px at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.14), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f2ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.16);
}

.section-marquee::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.25), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-label {
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #6e5a88;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.marquee-track {
  gap: clamp(2.6rem, 4.8vw, 4.3rem);
}

.marquee-logo {
  height: 44px;
  opacity: 0.74;
  filter: grayscale(0.1) saturate(0.94) drop-shadow(0 8px 14px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.1));
}

.marquee-logo:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.section-fit,
.section-acceptances,
.section-roadmap,
.section-faq {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1000px 320px at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.08), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf6ff 100%);
}

.section-stories,
.section-why,
.section-investment {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1050px 360px at 50% 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.1), transparent 74%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f9f4ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.section-fit .title,
.section-stories .title,
.section-acceptances .title,
.section-why .title,
.section-roadmap .title,
.section-investment .title,
.section-faq .title {
  font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 1.5rem + 2.35vw, 3.35rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 0.72rem;
}

.section-fit__subtitle,
.section-stories__subtitle,
.section-acceptances__subtitle,
.section-why__intro,
.section-roadmap__subtitle,
.section-investment__subtitle,
.section-faq__subtitle {
  color: #5b486f;
}

.fit-card,
.fail-card,
.acceptance-card,
.faq-item,
.section-investment .invest-card,
.investment-core,
.roadmap-step,
.slide {
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.16);
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(247, 239, 255, 0.94) 72%, rgba(255, 251, 239, 0.92) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 42px rgba(28, 0, 52, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
}

.fit-card,
.fail-card,
.acceptance-card,
.faq-item,
.section-investment .invest-card,
.investment-core,
.roadmap-step,
.slide {
  position: relative;
}

.fit-card::before,
.fail-card::after,
.acceptance-card::before,
.faq-item::before,
.section-investment .invest-card::after,
.investment-core::before,
.roadmap-step::before,
.slide::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  top: 0;
  height: 1px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.fit-card:hover,
.fail-card:hover,
.acceptance-card:hover,
.faq-item:hover,
.section-investment .invest-card:hover,
.investment-core:hover,
.roadmap-step:hover,
.slide:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.28);
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 54px rgba(28, 0, 52, 0.13),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.standard-box {
  border-radius: 28px;
  border-color: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.32);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 58px rgba(28, 0, 52, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.standard-box__list li {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.19);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
}

.section-roadmap .roadmap-steps {
  max-width: 62rem;
}

.roadmap-step {
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.16);
}

.roadmap-step:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.roadmap-step__num {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
}

.investment-v2__board {
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.investment-core {
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 2rem);
}

.investment-core__metrics {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
}

.invest-grid {
  gap: 1rem;
}

.section-investment .invest-card {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.16);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.15rem;
}

.section-investment .invest-card::before {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.3);
}

.section-investment .invest-card:hover {
  border-left-color: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.65);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.section-slider .slider-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.slide {
  min-height: 540px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  opacity: 0.46;
  filter: saturate(0.86) blur(0.1px);
  transform: scale(0.9);
}

.slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.72);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 58px rgba(28, 0, 52, 0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
}

.slide__photo {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.22),
    0 16px 28px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.14);
}

.slide__college {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
}

.slider-btn {
  border-width: 1px;
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.28);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6edff 100%);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.faq-item {
  border-radius: 18px;
}

.faq-item__question {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .marquee-logo {
    height: 38px;
  }

  .roadmap-step {
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
    padding: 1.15rem;
  }

  .section-investment .invest-card {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .slide {
    min-height: 515px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-marquee {
    padding: 1.45rem 0 1.8rem;
  }

  .marquee-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  }

  .marquee-logo {
    height: 30px;
  }

  .section-fit::after,
  .section-stories::after,
  .section-acceptances::after,
  .section-why::after,
  .section-roadmap::after,
  .section-investment::after,
  .section-faq::after {
    width: calc(100% - 1.2rem);
  }

  .fit-card,
  .fail-card,
  .acceptance-card,
  .faq-item,
  .section-investment .invest-card,
  .investment-core,
  .roadmap-step,
  .slide {
    box-shadow:
      0 16px 30px rgba(28, 0, 52, 0.1),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  }

  .roadmap-step {
    grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .roadmap-step__num {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .slide {
    min-height: 500px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .slide.is-active {
    transform: scale(1.01);
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   HOME FINAL REFINEMENT PASS
   ====================================================================== */
.main_hero .main__container {
  max-width: min(70rem, calc(100% - 2.5rem));
  padding-top: clamp(8.65rem, 10.9vw, 11.3rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  gap: clamp(0.7rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
}

.main_hero .main__caption {
  font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.66rem + 0.18vw, 0.84rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.main_hero .main__title {
  max-width: 15ch;
  line-height: 1.03;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.65rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.main_hero .main__text {
  max-width: 43rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.04rem, 0.94rem + 0.38vw, 1.24rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.main_hero .main__actions {
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.main_hero .main__trustline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  margin-top: -0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.main_hero .hero-stats {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  padding: 0.82rem 0.95rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
}

.main_hero .hero-stats__item {
  min-width: 128px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.82rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.main_hero .hero-stats__value {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 1.3rem + 1.6vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.main_hero .hero-stats__label {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.section-fit,
.section-acceptances,
.section-roadmap,
.section-faq {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 260px at 50% 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.07), transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(900px 220px at 50% 100%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.08), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9f3ff 100%);
}

.section-stories,
.section-why,
.section-investment {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 260px at 50% 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.09), transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(900px 220px at 50% 100%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.08), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #faf5ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.button,
.main__button,
.actions-header__button,
.slider-btn {
  transition:
    transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 260ms ease,
    background-color 280ms ease,
    color 280ms ease,
    border-color 280ms ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.button:hover,
.main__button:hover,
.actions-header__button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.26);
}

.button:active,
.main__button:active,
.actions-header__button:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.985);
}

.fit-card,
.fail-card,
.acceptance-card,
.faq-item,
.section-investment .invest-card,
.investment-core,
.roadmap-step,
.slide {
  transition:
    transform 340ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 340ms ease,
    border-color 320ms ease,
    filter 320ms ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .fx-card.is-pointer {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.005);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.14);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .main_hero .main__container {
    max-width: min(42rem, calc(100% - 1.4rem));
    padding-top: clamp(8.2rem, 17vw, 9.8rem);
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .main_hero .main__title {
    max-width: 13.5ch;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main_hero .main__container {
    padding-top: clamp(8.2rem, 18.5vw, 10rem);
    gap: 0.7rem;
  }

  .main_hero .main__title {
    max-width: 12.5ch;
  }

  .main_hero .main__actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .main_hero .hero-stats {
    width: min(100%, 34rem);
    padding: 0.72rem;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }

  .main_hero .hero-stats__item {
    min-width: 112px;
    flex: 1 1 112px;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   NAV + FOOTER PREMIUM POLISH
   ====================================================================== */
.header {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 0, 35, 0.22) 0%, rgba(18, 0, 35, 0.06) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.header.header-ready {
  transition:
    background 320ms ease,
    box-shadow 320ms ease,
    border-color 320ms ease,
    backdrop-filter 320ms ease;
}

.header.scrolled {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%, rgba(250, 244, 255, 0.94) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.11);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.header__container {
  min-height: clamp(5.2rem, 6.6vw, 5.9rem);
}

.menu__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(0.9rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem);
}

.menu__link {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.menu__link::after {
  bottom: -7px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0), rgba(255, 190, 10, 1), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0));
}

.actions-header__button {
  border-width: 1px;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(20, 0, 38, 0.18);
}

.header.scrolled .actions-header__button {
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.36);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.09);
}

.header.scrolled .actions-header__button.button-gold {
  border-color: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.86);
}

@media (min-width: 48rem) {
  .header__navigation {
    gap: 0.95rem;
  }

  .menu__body {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  }

  .header.scrolled .menu__body {
    border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  }
}

.footer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: clip;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1000px 220px at 12% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.12), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(900px 220px at 88% 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.1), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f2ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
}

.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(1120px, calc(100% - 2rem));
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(255, 190, 10, 0),
      rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.64),
      rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.44),
      rgba(255, 190, 10, 0));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer__top {
  gap: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
  padding-top: clamp(3.1rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.3rem);
}

.footer__brand .logo {
  font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 2.8vw, 2.25rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.035em;
}

.footer__tagline {
  color: #5f4a78;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer__heading {
  color: #3e1163;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  margin-bottom: 0.88rem;
}

.footer__links {
  gap: 0.62rem;
}

.footer__links a {
  color: #5c4872;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  transition: color 240ms ease, transform 260ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.footer__links a:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer__social {
  gap: 0.72rem;
  margin-top: 1.08rem;
}

.footer__social-link {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 0%, rgba(246, 236, 255, 0.82) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.08);
}

.footer__social-link:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  border-color: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.75);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 28px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.16);
}

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%, rgba(247, 239, 255, 0.5) 100%);
}

.footer__bottom-inner {
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.footer__copyright {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #644f79;
}

@media (max-width: 48rem) {
  .header {
    backdrop-filter: none;
  }

  .menu__list {
    display: block;
  }

  .menu__link::after {
    bottom: -5px;
  }

  .footer::before {
    width: calc(100% - 1rem);
  }

  .footer__links a:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   ABOUT + SERVICES + CONTACT — COHESIVE WORLD-CLASS UI PASS
   ====================================================================== */
:root {
  --inner-surface-bg: linear-gradient(160deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%,
      rgba(247, 239, 255, 0.95) 72%,
      rgba(255, 251, 239, 0.9) 100%);
  --inner-surface-border: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.18);
  --inner-surface-shadow:
    0 20px 42px rgba(28, 0, 52, 0.1),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.main_pages {
  position: relative;
  overflow: clip;
}

.main_pages::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 280px at 12% 4%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.17), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(760px 280px at 88% 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(18, 0, 34, 0.24), rgba(18, 0, 34, 0.08));
}

.main_pages .main__container {
  max-width: min(68rem, calc(100% - 2.5rem));
  padding-top: clamp(9.1rem, 11.8vw, 12rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.6rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  gap: clamp(0.65rem, 1.1vw, 1rem);
}

.main_pages .main__title {
  max-width: 14ch;
  line-height: 1.03;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.65rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.main_pages .main__text {
  max-width: 44rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.03rem, 0.94rem + 0.35vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.main_pages .main__container::after {
  content: "";
  width: clamp(96px, 13vw, 156px);
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.02), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.95), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82));
}

.about-mission,
.about-founder,
.about-highlights,
.about-support,
.services-tracks,
.services-page,
.services-process,
.services-deliverables,
.contact,
.contact-next {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: clip;
}

.about-mission::after,
.about-founder::after,
.about-highlights::after,
.about-support::after,
.services-tracks::after,
.services-page::after,
.services-process::after,
.services-deliverables::after,
.contact::after,
.contact-next::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(1120px, calc(100% - 2rem));
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(255, 190, 10, 0),
      rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.62),
      rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.52),
      rgba(255, 190, 10, 0));
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.about-mission,
.about-highlights,
.about-support,
.services-tracks,
.services-deliverables,
.contact-next {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 300px at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.08), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9f3ff 100%);
}

.about-founder,
.services-page,
.services-process,
.contact {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 320px at 50% 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.1), transparent 74%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #faf5ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.about-mission .title,
.about-founder .title,
.about-highlights .title,
.about-support .title,
.services-tracks .title,
.services-process .title,
.services-deliverables .title,
.contact-next .title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.45rem + 2.15vw, 3.25rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.about-mission__text,
.about-founder__subtitle,
.about-support__subtitle,
.services-tracks__subtitle,
.services-deliverables__subtitle,
.contact-next__subtitle,
.contact__lede,
.contact__micro,
.contact__response-note {
  color: #5b486f;
}

.about-mission__principle,
.about-founder__feature,
.about-founder__pillar,
.about-highlights__card,
.about-support__card,
.services-tracks__card,
.services-page__content,
.services-page__img,
.services-process__card,
.services-deliverables__card,
.contact__contacts,
.contact__info,
.contact-next__card {
  border: 1px solid var(--inner-surface-border);
  background: var(--inner-surface-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--inner-surface-shadow);
  transition:
    transform 330ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 330ms ease,
    border-color 320ms ease;
}

.about-mission__principle:hover,
.about-founder__feature:hover,
.about-founder__pillar:hover,
.about-highlights__card:hover,
.about-support__card:hover,
.services-tracks__card:hover,
.services-page__content:hover,
.services-page__img:hover,
.services-process__card:hover,
.services-deliverables__card:hover,
.contact__contacts:hover,
.contact__info:hover,
.contact-next__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.3);
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 54px rgba(28, 0, 52, 0.14),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.about-founder__feature {
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
}

.about-founder__media {
  border-radius: 20px;
  min-height: 380px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.18);
}

.about-founder__content {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.35rem;
}

.about-founder__heading {
  max-width: 24ch;
  line-height: 1.14;
}

.about-founder__quote {
  border-left-width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.16), rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.07));
}

.about-founder__pillars {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.about-highlights__card {
  padding: 1.65rem 1.2rem;
}

.about-highlights__value {
  line-height: 1;
}

.services-tracks__grid,
.services-deliverables__grid {
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.services-tracks__card {
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.45rem;
}

.services-tracks__footer {
  padding-top: 0.95rem;
}

.services-page__container {
  padding-top: clamp(3.8rem, 5.2vw, 5.4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 5.4vw, 5.8rem);
}

.services-page__item {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 4.5vw, 4.6rem) 0;
}

.services-page__column {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.services-page__content {
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 1.9vw, 1.6rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.services-page__title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.services-page__text {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.93rem + 0.28vw, 1.12rem);
}

.services-page__list {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.services-page__img {
  border-radius: 24px;
  height: clamp(270px, 32vw, 360px);
  padding: clamp(1.1rem, 1.9vw, 2rem);
}

.services-page__svg {
  max-width: min(320px, 100%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 18px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.16));
}

.services-process__grid {
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.services-process__card,
.services-deliverables__card,
.contact-next__card {
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.services-process__card,
.services-deliverables__card {
  padding: 1.45rem;
}

.contact__container {
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6.2vw, 6.2rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 6.2vw, 6.2rem);
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.contact__contacts,
.contact__info {
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
}

.contact__title {
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.contact__links {
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.contact__link {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}

.contact__link:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 28px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.2);
}

.contact__checklist {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact__signal {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.08), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.03));
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.24);
}

.contact-next__grid {
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.outro_about .outro__panel,
.outro_services .outro__panel {
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(22, 0, 42, 0.62), rgba(45, 0, 80, 0.5));
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 48px rgba(16, 0, 32, 0.36),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.outro_about .outro__button,
.outro_services .outro__button {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 22px rgba(15, 0, 30, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .services-page__column {
    gap: 1.6rem;
  }

  .about-founder__media {
    min-height: 340px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .main_pages .main__container {
    max-width: min(42rem, calc(100% - 1.4rem));
    padding-top: clamp(8.25rem, 17vw, 10rem);
  }

  .main_pages .main__title {
    max-width: 13ch;
  }

  .about-founder__feature {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-founder__media {
    max-width: 35rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .services-page__column {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .services-page__item:nth-child(even) .services-page__content,
  .services-page__item:nth-child(odd) .services-page__content {
    margin-inline: 0;
    max-width: none;
  }

  .services-page__text,
  .services-page__list {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    max-width: none;
  }

  .services-page__img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 42rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main_pages .main__container {
    padding-top: clamp(8.1rem, 19vw, 10rem);
    gap: 0.7rem;
  }

  .main_pages .main__container::after {
    width: 104px;
  }

  .about-mission::after,
  .about-founder::after,
  .about-highlights::after,
  .about-support::after,
  .services-tracks::after,
  .services-page::after,
  .services-process::after,
  .services-deliverables::after,
  .contact::after,
  .contact-next::after {
    width: calc(100% - 1rem);
  }

  .about-founder__feature,
  .services-tracks__card,
  .services-process__card,
  .services-deliverables__card,
  .contact__contacts,
  .contact__info,
  .contact-next__card,
  .services-page__content,
  .services-page__img {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .about-founder__media {
    min-height: 300px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .services-page__item {
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
  }

  .services-page__img {
    height: 240px;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .contact__container {
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 3.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.6rem;
  }

  .contact__links {
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }

  .contact__link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   ABOUT + SERVICES + CONTACT — PRECISION SPACING PASS
   ====================================================================== */
.about-mission,
.about-founder,
.about-highlights,
.about-support,
.services-tracks,
.services-process,
.services-deliverables,
.contact-next {
  padding-block: clamp(3.7rem, 5.2vw, 5.2rem);
}

.services-page__container {
  padding-top: clamp(3.2rem, 4.5vw, 4.8rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.3rem, 4.6vw, 5rem);
}

.services-page__item {
  padding: clamp(2.35rem, 3.5vw, 3.35rem) 0;
}

.services-page__item:first-child {
  padding-top: clamp(0.4rem, 0.9vw, 0.95rem);
}

.services-page__item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.services-page__column {
  gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
}

.services-page__title {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.services-page__text {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.services-page__list {
  margin-bottom: 1.05rem;
  gap: 0.52rem;
}

.about-mission__inner .title,
.about-highlights .title,
.about-support .title,
.services-tracks .title,
.services-process .title,
.services-deliverables .title,
.contact-next .title {
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.about-mission__text {
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.about-mission__principles,
.about-highlights__grid,
.about-support__grid,
.services-tracks__grid,
.services-process__grid,
.services-deliverables__grid,
.contact-next__grid {
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.about-mission__principle,
.about-highlights__card,
.about-support__card,
.services-tracks__card,
.services-process__card,
.services-deliverables__card,
.contact-next__card {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.about-founder__intro {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.about-founder__subtitle {
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
}

.about-founder__pillars {
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
}

.contact__container {
  padding-top: clamp(3.7rem, 5.8vw, 5.4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.8rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact__contacts,
.contact__info {
  padding: clamp(1.2rem, 1.9vw, 1.8rem);
}

.contact__title {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact__lede {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact__actions--hero {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.contact__audience {
  margin-top: 0.95rem;
  padding-top: 0.8rem;
}

.contact__checklist {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.contact-next__subtitle {
  margin-bottom: 1.55rem;
}

.contact-next__note {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
}

.outro_about .outro__container,
.outro_services .outro__container {
  padding-top: clamp(3.3rem, 5.1vw, 4.9rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.3rem, 5.1vw, 4.9rem);
}

.outro_about .outro__panel,
.outro_services .outro__panel {
  padding: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.25rem) clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services-page__item {
    padding: 2.1rem 0;
  }

  .services-page__item:first-child {
    padding-top: 0.3rem;
  }

  .contact__container {
    padding-top: 3.3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .about-mission,
  .about-founder,
  .about-highlights,
  .about-support,
  .services-tracks,
  .services-process,
  .services-deliverables,
  .contact-next {
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 9vw, 3.9rem);
  }

  .services-page__container {
    padding-top: 2.7rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.15rem;
  }

  .services-page__item {
    padding: 1.85rem 0;
  }

  .services-page__item:first-child {
    padding-top: 0.2rem;
  }

  .about-mission__text {
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  }

  .about-mission__principle,
  .about-highlights__card,
  .about-support__card,
  .services-tracks__card,
  .services-process__card,
  .services-deliverables__card,
  .contact-next__card {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .contact__container {
    padding-top: 2.9rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.15rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .contact__contacts,
  .contact__info {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .contact__title {
    margin-bottom: 0.62rem;
  }

  .contact__lede {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }

  .contact-next__subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .outro_about .outro__container,
  .outro_services .outro__container {
    padding-top: 2.8rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.95rem;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   ABOUT + SERVICES + CONTACT — TYPOGRAPHY MICRO PASS
   ====================================================================== */
.about-mission__text,
.about-founder__subtitle,
.about-support__subtitle,
.services-tracks__subtitle,
.services-deliverables__subtitle,
.contact-next__subtitle {
  max-width: min(66ch, 100%);
  line-height: 1.76;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.about-founder__heading,
.services-page__title,
.contact__title {
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.about-mission__principle-text,
.about-founder__text,
.about-founder__quote,
.about-founder__pillar-text,
.about-highlights__label,
.about-support__text,
.services-tracks__text,
.services-tracks__list li,
.services-page__text,
.services-page__list li,
.services-process__text,
.services-deliverables__text,
.services-deliverables__note,
.contact__lede,
.contact__micro,
.contact__pillars li,
.contact__response-note,
.contact-next__text,
.contact-next__note {
  line-height: 1.7;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.about-founder__text {
  max-width: 62ch;
}

.about-founder__quote {
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.about-support__text,
.services-process__text,
.services-deliverables__text,
.contact-next__text {
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.services-tracks__text {
  max-width: 59ch;
}

.services-page__content {
  max-width: 64ch;
}

.services-page__text {
  max-width: 61ch;
}

.services-page__list {
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.contact__contacts .contact__lede,
.contact__contacts .contact__micro,
.contact__contacts .contact__response-note {
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.contact__info .contact__lede,
.contact__info .contact__response-note {
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.contact__checklist {
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.contact__checklist li {
  line-height: 1.62;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

  .about-mission__text,
  .about-founder__subtitle,
  .about-support__subtitle,
  .services-tracks__subtitle,
  .services-deliverables__subtitle,
  .contact-next__subtitle {
    max-width: min(62ch, 100%);
  }

  .services-page__content,
  .services-page__text,
  .services-page__list,
  .about-founder__text,
  .about-founder__quote {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .about-mission__text,
  .about-founder__subtitle,
  .about-support__subtitle,
  .services-tracks__subtitle,
  .services-deliverables__subtitle,
  .contact-next__subtitle {
    line-height: 1.68;
  }

  .about-mission__principle-text,
  .about-founder__text,
  .about-founder__quote,
  .about-founder__pillar-text,
  .about-highlights__label,
  .about-support__text,
  .services-tracks__text,
  .services-tracks__list li,
  .services-page__text,
  .services-page__list li,
  .services-process__text,
  .services-deliverables__text,
  .services-deliverables__note,
  .contact__lede,
  .contact__micro,
  .contact__pillars li,
  .contact__response-note,
  .contact-next__text,
  .contact-next__note {
    line-height: 1.64;
    letter-spacing: 0.003em;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   ABOUT + SERVICES + CONTACT — VISUAL QA FIXES
   ====================================================================== */
.services-page__column>.services-page__content,
.services-page__column>.services-page__img {
  flex: 1 1 0;
}

.services-page__content,
.services-page__img {
  min-height: clamp(270px, 32vw, 360px);
}

.services-process__card,
.services-deliverables__card,
.contact-next__card {
  height: 100%;
}

.contact__contacts,
.contact__info {
  min-height: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

  .services-page__content,
  .services-page__img {
    min-height: 0;
  }
}

@media (hover: none),
(pointer: coarse) {

  .about-mission__principle:hover,
  .about-founder__feature:hover,
  .about-founder__pillar:hover,
  .about-highlights__card:hover,
  .about-support__card:hover,
  .services-tracks__card:hover,
  .services-page__content:hover,
  .services-page__img:hover,
  .services-process__card:hover,
  .services-deliverables__card:hover,
  .contact__contacts:hover,
  .contact__info:hover,
  .contact-next__card:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: var(--inner-surface-shadow);
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   STUDENT OUTCOMES — ACTIVE CARD CLIP FIX
   ====================================================================== */
.slider-container {
  padding-top: 0.95rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.slide.is-active {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .slider-container {
    padding-top: 0.8rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .slide.is-active {
    transform: scale(1.01);
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   MARQUEE STABILITY FIX
   ====================================================================== */
.marquee {
  contain: layout paint;
}

.marquee-track {
  will-change: transform;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  animation: marqueeScrollStable 46s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-logo {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(112px, 9.2vw, 156px);
  width: clamp(112px, 9.2vw, 156px);
  height: clamp(30px, 3vw, 42px);
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  transform: none;
}

.marquee-logo:hover {
  transform: none;
  opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes marqueeScrollStable {
  from {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .marquee-track {
    animation-duration: 40s;
  }

  .marquee-logo {
    flex-basis: auto;
    width: auto;
    height: clamp(32px, 8vw, 40px);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   WORLD-CLASS UI REDESIGN OVERRIDES
   Dribbble-inspired: editorial type, deep card depth, premium rhythm
   Purple / White / Gold brand preserved
   ====================================================================== */

/* ── 1. GLOBAL TYPOGRAPHY BOOST ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.title {
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Section subtitles – more generous & readable */
.section-fit__subtitle,
.section-stories__subtitle,
.section-acceptances__subtitle,
.section-why__intro,
.section-roadmap__subtitle,
.section-investment__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.98rem + 0.36vw, 1.2rem);
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
}

/* ── 2. HERO SECTION — deeper, more cinematic ───────────────────────── */
.main_hero::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(14, 0, 30, 0.88) 0%, rgba(30, 0, 55, 0.72) 45%, rgba(56, 0, 92, 0.52) 100%),
    radial-gradient(720px 360px at 12% 8%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.22), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(560px 280px at 90% 18%, rgba(107, 31, 163, 0.18), transparent 70%);
}

.main_hero .main__container {
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.main_hero .main__text {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.main_hero .main__actions {
  justify-content: center;
}

.main_hero .main__title {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 5vw, 6.25rem);
  line-height: 1.01;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Gold rule above the eyebrow caption */
.main__caption {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

.main__caption::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hide asymmetrical gold line on centered captions for perfect alignment */
.main_hero .main__caption::before,
.section-cta .main__caption::before,
.about-mission__inner .main__caption::before,
.about-founder__intro .main__caption::before {
  display: none;
}

.main_hero .main__button {
  padding: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem) clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.94rem + 0.4vw, 1.22rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.22) inset;
}

.main_hero .main__button--ghost {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* Hero stats – bolder, serif values */
.hero-stats__value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 1.4rem + 2vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-stats__label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.72;
}

/* ── 3. MARQUEE — dark strip with inverted logos ─────────────────────── */
.section-marquee {
  background: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  padding: 1.75rem 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-marquee::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--auctus-gold), var(--auctus-purple-light), var(--auctus-gold), transparent);
}

.marquee-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.marquee-logo {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  height: 44px;
  opacity: 0.95;
  filter: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.marquee-logo:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* ── 4. SECTION RHYTHM — alternating backgrounds ────────────────────── */
.section-fit {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 380px at 12% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.07), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(700px 300px at 95% 100%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.07), transparent 65%),
    #faf9fd;
}


.section-acceptances {
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 340px at 90% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.07), transparent 65%),
    #faf9fd;
}

.section-why {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.section-roadmap {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 350px at 5% 20%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.07), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 280px at 95% 80%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.06), transparent 60%),
    #faf9fd;
}

.section-investment {
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* ── 5. FIT-CARDS (Why Students Section) ─────────────────────────────── */
.fit-grid {
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.fit-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.1);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.04), 0 20px 48px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.09);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fit-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--auctus-gold), var(--auctus-purple-light));
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.fit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 12px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.05), 0 28px 60px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.2);
}

.fit-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.fit-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  min-width: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.18) 0%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.3);
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.fit-card__icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.fit-card__title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

/* ── 6. ACCEPTANCE CARDS — grid with hover glow ─────────────────────── */
.acceptances-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.acceptance-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.1);
  padding: 1.4rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.3s;
}

.acceptance-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.5), 0 20px 48px rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.5);
}

/* ── 7. "HOW AUCTUS IS DIFFERENT" — stats cards with serif numerals ──── */
.fail-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.fail-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2.25rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.04), 0 18px 40px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.3s;
}

.fail-card::before {
  content: attr(data-stat);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.5rem;
  right: -0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  opacity: 0.04;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.fail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 12px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.06), 0 28px 60px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.22);
}

.fail-card__stat {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 1.8rem + 2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.fail-card__title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.fail-card__text {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
}

/* Standard box (Auctus Commitment) — full width editorial panel */
.standard-box {
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 300px at 110% -20%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.25), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 0%, var(--auctus-purple) 60%, var(--auctus-purple-light) 100%);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.standard-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--auctus-gold), transparent);
}

.standard-box__value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 3vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.standard-box__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 0.9rem + 1.2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.standard-box__list {
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.standard-box__list li {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}

.standard-box__list li:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.4);
}

/* ── 8. ROADMAP — editorial oversized numerals ────────────────────────── */
.roadmap-steps {
  max-width: 60rem;
  position: relative;
}

.roadmap-steps::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 2.5rem;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.2) 10%, rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.2) 90%, transparent);
}

.roadmap-step {
  grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}

.roadmap-step__num {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 100%);
  border: 3px solid var(--auctus-gold);
  color: var(--auctus-white);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.12), 0 12px 28px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.roadmap-step:hover .roadmap-step__num {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.2), 0 16px 36px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.3);
}

.roadmap-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + 0.75vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.roadmap-step__subtitle {
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.roadmap-step__text {
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── 9. INVESTMENT SECTION ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.investment-core {
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 12px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.05), 0 32px 72px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.investment-core::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--auctus-gold), var(--auctus-purple-light), var(--auctus-gold));
}

.investment-core__tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.investment-core__tag::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.investment-core__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.investment-core__metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.investment-core__metric-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--auctus-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

/* Hide/show fellowship wrapper */
.investment-v2__board {
  gap: 2rem;
}


/* ── 11. HEADER — more refined and minimal ───────────────────────────── */
.header {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(253, 251, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.08), 0 8px 32px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.07);
}

.menu__link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.actions-header__button {
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ── 12. FOOTER — dark, premium, with gold accent ────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  border-top: none;
  position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--auctus-gold), var(--auctus-purple-light), var(--auctus-gold), transparent);
}

.footer__top {
  padding: 5rem 0.938rem 4rem;
}

.footer__brand .logo {
  color: var(--auctus-white);
}

.footer__brand .logo:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
}

.footer__tagline {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.footer__heading {
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

.footer__links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.footer__links a:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
}

.footer__social-link {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.footer__social-link:hover {
  background: var(--auctus-gold);
  color: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  border-color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer__copyright {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
}

.footer__policy {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
}

.footer__policy:hover {
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
}

/* ── 13. TITLE UNDERLINE — gold, sharper and wider ───────────────────── */
.section-fit .title::after,
.section-stories .title::after,
.section-acceptances .title::after,
.section-why .title::after,
.section-roadmap .title::after,
.section-investment .title::after,
.section-faq .title::after,
.section-cta .title::after,
.about-mission__inner .title::after,
.about-highlights .title::after,
.about-support .title::after,
.services-process .title::after,
.services-deliverables .title::after,
.contact-next .title::after {
  width: clamp(64px, 8vw, 110px);
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--auctus-gold) 25%, var(--auctus-gold) 75%, transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── 14. CTA SECTION ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 120% 50%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.22), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 0%, var(--auctus-purple) 60%, var(--auctus-purple-light) 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.section-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--auctus-gold), transparent);
}

/* ── 15. BUTTON GLOW UPGRADES ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.button {
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.18), 0 1px 3px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.1);
}

/* ── 16. FAQ SECTION ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-item {
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover,
.faq-item[open] {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.2);
}

/* ── 17. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--auctus-gold), var(--auctus-purple-light));
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.5);
}

/* ── 18. HERO STATS BAR — bolder dividers ────────────────────────────── */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-stats__item {
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.hero-stats__item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

/* ── 19. SECTION PADDING BOOST ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-fit,
.section-stories,
.section-acceptances,
.section-why,
.section-roadmap,
.section-investment,
.section-faq {
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
}

/* ── 20. MOBILE OVERRIDES ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .acceptances-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .fit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .roadmap-steps::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
  }

  .hero-stats__item {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-stats__item:nth-child(3n) {
    border-right: none;
  }

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

  .acceptances-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

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

  .footer__top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   FAIL CARD HOVER BUGFIX (watermark number + pointer FX conflict)
   ====================================================================== */
.fail-card.fx-card::before {
  /* keep only the decorative watermark number, not the generic fx glow layer */
  background: none;
}

.fail-card.fx-card::after,
.fail-card.fx-card.is-pointer::after {
  /* prevent border-glow pseudo from conflicting with card's own styling */
  opacity: 0 !important;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .fail-card.fx-card.is-pointer::before {
    /* generic .fx-card.is-pointer::before sets opacity:1 and blows out the number */
    opacity: 0.04;
  }
}

/* Dedicated hover interaction for "How Auctus Is Different" stat cards */
.fail-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(140deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcf9ff 100%);
}

.fail-card::before {
  transition:
    opacity 320ms ease,
    transform 360ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  transform-origin: bottom right;
}

.fail-card__stat,
.fail-card__title,
.fail-card__text {
  transition:
    color 260ms ease,
    transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    text-shadow 300ms ease;
}

.fail-card:hover,
.fail-card.is-pointer {
  border-color: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.42);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 30px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.12),
    0 24px 54px rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.15),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.2);
}

.fail-card:hover::before,
.fail-card.is-pointer::before {
  opacity: 0.1;
  transform: translate(-8px, -8px) scale(1.06);
}

.fail-card:hover .fail-card__stat,
.fail-card.is-pointer .fail-card__stat {
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  text-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.32);
}

.fail-card:hover .fail-card__title,
.fail-card.is-pointer .fail-card__title {
  color: var(--auctus-purple);
}

.fail-card:hover .fail-card__text,
.fail-card.is-pointer .fail-card__text {
  color: #4f3d66;
}

@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
  .fail-card:hover::before,
  .fail-card:hover .fail-card__stat,
  .fail-card:hover .fail-card__title,
  .fail-card:hover .fail-card__text {
    transform: none;
    text-shadow: none;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   SPACING BUGFIX SWEEP (GLOBAL)
   ====================================================================== */
.section-fit .title,
.section-stories .title,
.section-acceptances .title,
.section-why .title,
.section-roadmap .title,
.section-investment .title,
.section-faq .title,
.about-mission .title,
.about-founder .title,
.about-highlights .title,
.about-support .title,
.services-tracks .title,
.services-process .title,
.services-deliverables .title,
.contact-next .title {
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.68rem, 1.2vw, 1rem);
}

.section-fit__subtitle {
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.15rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.section-stories__subtitle {
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
}

.section-acceptances__subtitle {
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 2.9rem);
}

.section-why__intro {
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
}

.section-roadmap__subtitle,
.section-investment__subtitle,
.section-faq__subtitle {
  margin: 0 auto clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
}

.about-mission__text {
  margin: 0 auto clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
}

.about-founder__intro {
  margin: 0 auto clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
}

.about-founder__subtitle {
  margin: clamp(0.55rem, 1.3vw, 0.85rem) auto 0;
}

.about-support__subtitle,
.services-tracks__subtitle,
.services-deliverables__subtitle,
.contact-next__subtitle {
  margin: 0 auto clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
}

.fit-grid,
.fail-grid,
.about-mission__principles,
.about-highlights__grid,
.about-support__grid,
.services-tracks__grid,
.services-process__grid,
.services-deliverables__grid,
.contact-next__grid {
  gap: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
}

.services-page__item {
  padding: clamp(2.55rem, 4vw, 4.1rem) 0;
}

.services-page__column {
  gap: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem);
}

.services-page__title {
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.72rem, 1.3vw, 1rem);
}

.services-page__text {
  margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
}

.services-page__list {
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
}

.contact__container {
  gap: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
}

.contact__title {
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.62rem, 1.2vw, 0.95rem);
}

.contact__lede {
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.88rem, 1.7vw, 1.2rem);
}

.contact__audience {
  margin-top: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  padding-top: clamp(0.72rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
}

.contact__checklist {
  margin-top: clamp(0.75rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.72rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
}

.contact-next__note {
  margin-top: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
}

/* Keep investment primary CTA hover consistent with site-wide gold-text hover pattern */
.section-investment .investment-core .button:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 100%);
  border-color: var(--auctus-purple);
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-fit__subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
  }

  .section-stories__subtitle,
  .section-acceptances__subtitle,
  .section-why__intro,
  .section-roadmap__subtitle,
  .section-investment__subtitle,
  .section-faq__subtitle,
  .about-mission__text,
  .about-support__subtitle,
  .services-tracks__subtitle,
  .services-deliverables__subtitle,
  .contact-next__subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  }

  .about-founder__intro {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .fit-grid,
  .fail-grid,
  .about-mission__principles,
  .about-highlights__grid,
  .about-support__grid,
  .services-tracks__grid,
  .services-process__grid,
  .services-deliverables__grid,
  .contact-next__grid {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .services-page__item {
    padding: 1.95rem 0;
  }

  .services-page__column {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .services-page__text {
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  }

  .services-page__list {
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  }

  .contact__container {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   ABOUT + SERVICES OUTRO BACKDROP REFRESH (no cover photo)
   ====================================================================== */
.outro_about,
.outro_services {
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 180% at 0% 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0) 45%),
    radial-gradient(90% 150% at 100% 100%, rgba(150, 104, 255, 0.22) 0%, rgba(150, 104, 255, 0) 48%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1d0637 0%, #2a0750 52%, #3b0c68 100%);
}

.outro_about::before,
.outro_services::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    url("../img/about/outro-pattern.svg") 0 0 / 240px 240px repeat,
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 42%);
  opacity: 0.17;
}

.outro_about::after,
.outro_services::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(130px 130px at 90% 18%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.2), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(180px 180px at 10% 82%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent 72%);
  opacity: 0.46;
}

.outro_about .outro__panel,
.outro_services .outro__panel {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(20, 0, 40, 0.68), rgba(45, 0, 80, 0.54));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 48px rgba(16, 0, 32, 0.38),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .outro_about::before,
  .outro_services::before {
    background-size: 185px 185px, auto;
    opacity: 0.14;
  }

  .outro_about::after,
  .outro_services::after {
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   INNER HERO COLOR ALIGNMENT (About / Services / Contact)
   ====================================================================== */
.main.main_about.main_pages,
.main.main_services.main_pages,
.main.main_contact.main_pages {
  background: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
}

.main.main_about.main_pages::before,
.main.main_services.main_pages::before,
.main.main_contact.main_pages::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 280px at 12% 4%, rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.14), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(760px 280px at 88% 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(18, 0, 34, 0.22), rgba(18, 0, 34, 0.08));
}

/* About page spacing tune: "What You Can Expect From Auctus" */
.about-highlights {
  padding-block: clamp(5.2rem, 7vw, 7.2rem);
}

.about-highlights .title {
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
}

.about-highlights__grid {
  gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.3vw, 1.7rem);
}

/* About page: make "Our Mission" and "Meet the Founder" more prominent */
.about-mission__inner .main__caption,
.about-founder__intro .main__caption {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.48);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(40, 0, 80, 0.45), rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.28));
  color: var(--auctus-gold-light);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 0.85rem + 0.25vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.8rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-mission__inner .main__caption,
  .about-founder__intro .main__caption {
    padding: 0.46rem 0.88rem;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }
}

/* Home hero CTA hover consistency */
.main_hero .main__button:hover,
.main_hero .main__button--ghost:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--auctus-purple) 0%, var(--auctus-purple-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  border-color: var(--auctus-purple);
}

/* Home hero opening line prominence */
.main_hero .main__caption {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 0.9rem + 0.35vw, 1.16rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

/* Home ending CTA buttons: match site-wide purple hover behavior */
.section-cta .main__button:hover,
.section-cta .main__button--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--auctus-purple-dark);
  color: var(--auctus-gold);
  border-color: rgba(255, 190, 10, 0.72);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(12, 0, 24, 0.4);
}

/* ======================================================================
   SERVICES MOBILE HARDENING
   ====================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services-tracks__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .services-tracks__footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.7rem;
  }

  .services-tracks__card .button {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .services-page__item {
    padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4.8vw, 2.5rem) 0;
  }

  .services-page__item:not(:last-child)::before,
  .services-page__item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .services-page__column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .services-page__content {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 1.15rem;
  }

  .services-page__item:nth-child(odd) .services-page__content,
  .services-page__item:nth-child(even) .services-page__content {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
  }

  .services-page__text,
  .services-page__list {
    max-width: none;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
  }

  .services-page__img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
    height: clamp(220px, 44vw, 300px);
    padding: 0.9rem;
  }

  .services-page__svg {
    max-width: min(240px, 100%);
  }

  .services-page__button.button {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 18rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .services-page__container {
    padding-top: 2.6rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .services-page__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 6vw, 1.85rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .services-page__img {
    height: clamp(190px, 56vw, 240px);
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .services-page__svg {
    max-width: min(210px, 92%);
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   CONTACT MOBILE HARDENING
   ====================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact__container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6.4vw, 3.8rem);
  }

  .contact__contacts,
  .contact__info {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.2rem;
  }

  .contact__contacts::after,
  .contact__info::after {
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    top: 0.62rem;
  }

  .contact__actions--hero {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .contact__actions--hero .button {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 4vw, 1.95rem);
    line-height: 1.16;
  }

  .contact__lede {
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .contact__micro {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }

  .contact__links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }

  .contact__link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .contact__checklist {
    margin: 1rem 0 0.85rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
  }

  .contact__signals {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }

  .contact__signal {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact__inline-link {
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .contact-next {
    padding-top: 3.2rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.6rem;
  }

  .contact-next__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .contact-next__card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.15rem;
  }

  .contact-next__subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .contact__container {
    padding-top: 2.45rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }

  .contact__contacts,
  .contact__info {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .contact__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.42rem, 7vw, 1.7rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.58rem;
  }

  .contact__kicker {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .contact__micro,
  .contact__response-note {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .contact__pillars li,
  .contact__checklist li {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .contact__signal {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.26rem 0.56rem;
  }

  .contact-next {
    padding-top: 2.9rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.15rem;
  }

  .contact-next__step {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 0.62rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile menu visibility fix: keep all nav links readable on white drawer */
@media (max-width: 47.999rem) {
  .menu__body .menu__link {
    color: var(--auctus-purple) !important;
  }

  .menu__body .menu__link:hover {
    color: var(--auctus-gold) !important;
  }

  .menu__body .menu__link--active {
    color: var(--auctus-gold) !important;
  }

  .menu__body .menu__link::after {
    background: var(--auctus-gold) !important;
  }

  .menu__body .actions-header__button {
    color: var(--auctus-purple-dark) !important;
    border-color: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.36) !important;
    background: rgba(80, 0, 130, 0.06) !important;
  }
}