/* ============================================================
   EPF ECOSYSTEM — INDEX PAGE STYLES
   Loader → loader.css | Sidebar → sidebar.css
   assets/css/index.css
   ============================================================ */

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

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

.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(13, 22, 40, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(13, 22, 40, 0.78) 50%,
    rgba(13, 22, 40, 0.42) 100%
  );
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.hero-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  background: rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.3);
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  width: fit-content;
}

.hero-tag-dot {
  font-size: 8px;
}

.hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 82px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  max-width: 480px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-stat {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.hero-stat:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.hero-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero staggered animation */
.hero-left > .hero-tag   { opacity: 0; animation: fade-up 0.65s ease 0.10s forwards; }
.hero-left > .hero-heading { opacity: 0; animation: fade-up 0.65s ease 0.22s forwards; }
.hero-left > .hero-desc  { opacity: 0; animation: fade-up 0.65s ease 0.33s forwards; }
.hero-left > .hero-ctas  { opacity: 0; animation: fade-up 0.65s ease 0.42s forwards; }
.hero-left > .hero-stats { opacity: 0; animation: fade-up 0.65s ease 0.50s forwards; }

@keyframes fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ── TICKER ── */
.ticker-strip {
  background: var(--teal);
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: ticker-roll 30s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 30px;
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.ticker-dot {
  color: rgba(13, 22, 40, 0.35);
  font-size: 7px;
}

@keyframes ticker-roll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── PROBLEM SECTION ── */
.problem-section {
  background: var(--bg-white);
}

.problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}

.problem-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.problem-title {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.06;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tx-heading);
}

.problem-stat-block {
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--coral);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.problem-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--coral);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.problem-stat-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--tx-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.problem-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.problem-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--tx-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.problem-point-icon {
  color: var(--coral);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.problem-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.problem-img-wrap {
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.problem-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
}

.problem-quote {
  padding: 20px 22px;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.problem-quote-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--tx-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic;
}

.problem-quote-cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--tx-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── SOLUTION SECTION ── */
.solution-section {
  background: var(--bg-muted);
}

.solution-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}

.solution-img-wrap {
  height: 460px;
  min-height: 460px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.solution-img-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  left: -6px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--teal);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--teal);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.solution-img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  right: -6px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--teal);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.solution-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.solution-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.solution-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--bd);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}

.solution-pillar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bd);
  transition: background 0.18s;
}

.solution-pillar:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.solution-pillar:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dim);
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--teal-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-icon-glyph {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--tx-heading);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--tx-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.solution-note {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--tx-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.solution-note-strong {
  color: var(--teal-dk);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── HOW IT WORKS ── */
.how-section {
  background: var(--bg-white);
}

.how-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(44px, 5vw, 68px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.how-header-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.how-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.how-steps-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  right: calc(25% - 40px);
  height: 2px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    var(--teal) 0%,
    var(--teal) 40%,
    var(--orange) 60%,
    var(--orange) 100%
  );
}

.how-step {
  padding: 0 16px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.how-step:first-child {
  padding-left: 0;
}

.how-step:last-child {
  padding-right: 0;
}

.step-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}

.step-circle-icon {
  font-size: 17px;
}

.step-circle-teal {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}

.step-circle-orange {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.step-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.step-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.step-label-teal   { color: var(--teal); }
.step-label-orange { color: var(--orange); }

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--tx-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--tx-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── IMPACT SECTION ── */
.impact-section {
  background: var(--bg-muted);
}

.impact-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(44px, 5vw, 68px);
  max-width: 560px;
}

.impact-header-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--tx-muted);
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--bd);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}

.metric-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: background 0.18s;
}

.metric-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-muted);
}

.metric-icon {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.metric-icon-teal   { color: var(--teal); }
.metric-icon-coral  { color: var(--coral); }
.metric-icon-orange { color: var(--orange); }

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.5vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.metric-number-teal    { color: var(--teal); }
.metric-number-heading { color: var(--tx-heading); }

.metric-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--tx-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── STORY CARDS ── */
.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.story-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.story-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--teal-line);
}

.story-img-wrap {
  height: 168px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.story-body {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.story-category {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.story-category-teal   { color: var(--teal); }
.story-category-coral  { color: var(--coral); }
.story-category-orange { color: var(--orange); }

.story-title {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--tx-heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.story-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--tx-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── PARTNERS CAROUSEL ── */
.partners-section {
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bd);
}

.partners-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.partners-header-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.partners-title {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tx-heading);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.partners-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.partner-card {
  min-width: 200px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.partner-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--teal-line);
}

.partner-logo-area {
  height: 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8edf3 0%, #dde3ec 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bd);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-logo-area::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 8px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.025) 8px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.025) 9px
  );
}

.partner-logo-placeholder-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.partner-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 12px;
}

.partner-info {
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.partner-name {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--tx-heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.partner-type {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--tx-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.carousel-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--tx-heading);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.carousel-prev {
  /* no absolute positioning */
}

.carousel-next {
  /* no absolute positioning */
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bd);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, width 0.2s;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--teal);
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── CTA SECTION ── */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(13, 22, 40, 0.97) 0%,
    rgba(13, 22, 40, 0.88) 55%,
    rgba(15, 30, 53, 0.90) 100%
  );
}

.cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 84px);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 120px) 0;
}

.cta-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.04;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
}

.cta-subtext {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  max-width: 420px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cta-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cta-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.cta-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-line);
  background: rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.05);
}

.cta-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-card-icon-teal   { background: var(--teal-dim); border: 1px solid var(--teal-line); }
.cta-card-icon-coral  { background: var(--coral-dim); border: 1px solid var(--coral-line); }
.cta-card-icon-orange { background: var(--orange-dim); border: 1px solid var(--orange-line); }

.cta-card-icon-teal .cta-icon-glyph   { color: var(--teal); }
.cta-card-icon-coral .cta-icon-glyph  { color: var(--coral); }
.cta-card-icon-orange .cta-icon-glyph { color: var(--orange); }

.cta-icon-glyph {
  font-size: 17px;
}

.cta-card-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.cta-card-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.cta-trust-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.cta-trust-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cta-trust-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
}

.cta-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-trust-icon {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 11px;
}

.cta-reg-note {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .problem-grid,
  .solution-grid,
  .cta-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .problem-right {
    order: -1;
  }

  .problem-img-wrap {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .solution-img-wrap {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .how-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .how-steps-grid::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .how-step {
    padding: 0;
  }

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

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

  .cta-right {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .hero-stat {
    min-width: 33.33%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .how-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .cta-inner {
    padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 80px) 0;
  }
}
/* ── FOUNDER SECTION ── */
.founder-section {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.founder-title {
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.founder-identity {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.founder-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal-line);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.founder-name {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
}

.founder-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.founder-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.founder-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin: 0;
}

.founder-quote-text {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-style: italic;
}

.founder-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.founder-pillar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.founder-pillar-icon {
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-pillar-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.founder-pillar-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}

.founder-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

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

/* ── PROBLEM SECTION ADDITIONS ── */
.problem-point-reframe {
  background: rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.problem-point-icon-teal {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.problem-point-strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* ── VSI HOME SECTION ── */
.vsi-home-section {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.vsi-home-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.vsi-home-title {
  color: #fff;
}

.vsi-home-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.vsi-home-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 60px);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Live panel */
.vsi-live-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vsi-live-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bd-dark);
}

.vsi-live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: vsi-dot-pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes vsi-dot-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.5); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(108, 190, 237, 0); }
}

.vsi-live-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  flex: 1;
}

.vsi-live-timestamp {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.vsi-metrics-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.vsi-metric-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bd-dark);
  transition: background 0.15s;
}

.vsi-metric-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.vsi-metric-row:hover {
  background: rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.05);
}

.vsi-metric-row-icon {
  width: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vsi-metric-row-label {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.vsi-metric-row-value {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.vsi-val-teal   { color: var(--teal); }
.vsi-val-orange { color: var(--orange); }

.vsi-audit-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.08);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bd-dark);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.vsi-audit-icon {
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* VSI features column */
.vsi-home-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.vsi-home-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.vsi-home-feature:hover {
  background: rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.06);
  border-color: var(--teal-line);
}

.vsi-home-feature-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--teal-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vsi-home-feature-glyph {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.vsi-home-feature-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vsi-home-feature-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.vsi-home-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.vsi-home-differentiator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.vsi-diff-icon {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 11px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── WHY 2026 SECTION ── */
.why-2026-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1020 0%, #0d1e38 55%, #0a1222 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bd-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bd-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-2026-section::before {
  content: '2026';
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: clamp(160px, 20vw, 280px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.04);
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.why-2026-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-2026-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.why-2026-title {
  color: #fff;
}

.why-2026-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.why-2026-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.why-2026-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.why-2026-point:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-line);
  background: rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.05);
}

.why-2026-point-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--teal-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-2026-point-glyph {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.why-2026-point-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.why-2026-point-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Countdown */
.countdown-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.countdown-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--coral) 50%, transparent);
}

.countdown-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.countdown-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.countdown-unit {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.countdown-number {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.countdown-unit-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.countdown-sep {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(108, 190, 237, 0.3);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.countdown-target {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.countdown-cta {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

.countdown-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.countdown-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.countdown-trust-icon {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 10px;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE: NEW SECTIONS ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vsi-home-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-2026-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vsi-home-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .why-2026-section::before {
    display: none;
  }
}