/* ============ TOKENS ============ */
  :root{
    --void: #08090c;
    --void-2: #0c0e13;
    --surface: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    --surface-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    --border-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    --ink: #f3f4f6;
    --dim: #939aaa;
    --dim-2: #656c7a;
    --signal: #5e8eff;
    --signal-2: #8ab4ff;
    --gold: #d9a65c;
    --green: #4ade80;
    --red: #f87171;

    --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

    --container: 1180px;
    --nav-h: 76px;
  }

  *{ margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }

  body{
    background: var(--void);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
  button{ font-family: inherit; cursor:pointer; border:none; background:none; color:inherit; }
  ul{ list-style:none; }

  ::selection{ background: var(--signal); color:#fff; }

  :focus-visible{
    outline: 2px solid var(--signal-2);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .container{
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
  }

  /* ============ BACKGROUND ATMOSPHERE ============ */
  .bg-grid{
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 64px 64px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 0%, black 10%, transparent 75%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 0%, black 10%, transparent 75%);
  }

  .bg-glow{
    position: fixed;
    top: -280px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 1100px;
    height: 700px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(94,142,255,0.16), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 65% 40%, rgba(217,166,92,0.10), transparent 55%);
    filter: blur(10px);
  }

  /* ============ NAV ============ */
  .nav{
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    height: var(--nav-h);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: background-color .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, backdrop-filter .35s ease;
  }

  .nav.scrolled{
    background: rgba(8,9,12,0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  .nav-inner{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .logo{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 19px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ink);
  }

  .logo-mark{
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--signal), #2f4fb0);
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08) inset, 0 4px 14px rgba(94,142,255,0.35);
  }
  .logo-mark::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset: 7px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--void);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 45% 0, 100% 100%, 55% 100%);
  }

  .nav-links{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .nav-links a{
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--dim);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color .2s ease;
    position: relative;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover{ color: var(--ink); }

  .nav-actions{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .link-btn{
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dim);
    transition: color .2s ease;
  }
  .link-btn:hover{ color: var(--ink); }

  .btn{
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background-color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .btn-primary{
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--void);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4) inset;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover{
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }

  .btn-ghost{
    background: var(--surface);
    color: var(--ink);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{
    background: var(--surface-strong);
    border-color: var(--border-strong);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }

  /* ---- PWA install button ----
     Hidden by default; js/pwa.js removes [hidden] only once the
     browser has actually signalled the app is installable. */
  .pwa-install-btn{ display: none; }
  .pwa-install-btn:not([hidden]){ display: inline-flex; }

  .nav-toggle{
    display:none;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--surface);
  }
  .nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle::before, .nav-toggle::after{
    content:"";
    display:block;
    width: 16px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
  }
  .nav-toggle{ flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }

  /* ============ HERO ============ */
  .hero{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 96px 0 60px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .eyebrow{
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 7px 14px 7px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--dim);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: rise .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
    animation-delay: .05s;
  }

  .eyebrow .dot{
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--green);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,0.6);
    animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .hero h1{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    line-height: 1.04;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 6.4vw, 78px);
    margin: 26px auto 0;
    max-width: 880px;
  }

  .hero h1 .line{
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .hero h1 .line span{
    display: block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(110%);
    animation: rise-text .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
  }

  .hero h1 .line:nth-child(1) span{ animation-delay: .12s; }
  .hero h1 .line:nth-child(2) span{ animation-delay: .22s; }

  .hero h1 .accent{
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--signal-2), var(--signal) 45%, var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
  }

  .hero p.sub{
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.9vw, 18.5px);
    color: var(--dim);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 26px auto 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: rise .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
    animation-delay: .38s;
  }

  .hero-ctas{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 34px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: rise .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
    animation-delay: .5s;
  }

  .hero-ctas .btn{ padding: 13px 24px; font-size: 15px; border-radius: 9px; }

  .btn-play-icon{
    width: 18px; height:18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid currentColor;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .btn-play-icon svg{ width:7px; height:7px; margin-left:1px; }

  .trial-note{
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: rise .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
    animation-delay: .56s;
  }

  .trust{
    margin-top: 48px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: rise .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
    animation-delay: .62s;
  }

  .trust p{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .trust-logos{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    row-gap: 16px;
    column-gap: 30px;
    color: var(--dim);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .trust-logos span{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    opacity: 0.55;
    transition: opacity .2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .trust-logos span:hover{ opacity: 0.95; }

  .more-soon{
    margin: 18px 0 0;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  /* ============ SIGNATURE: EXECUTION LEDGER ============ */
  .ledger-wrap{
    margin: 72px auto 0;
    max-width: 860px;
    padding: 0 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: rise-scale 1s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
    animation-delay: .74s;
  }

  .ledger{
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.045), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06) inset;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .ledger-head{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  .ledger-head-title{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--dim);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  .ledger-head-title .dot{
    width: 6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
    background: var(--green);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--green);
  }

  .ledger-traffic{ display:flex; gap:6px; }
  .ledger-traffic span{ width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--surface-strong); border:1px solid var(--border); }

  /* flow diagram */
  .flow{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 26px 30px 20px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .flow-node{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .flow-node .node-dot{
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    background: var(--surface-strong);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .flow-node:nth-child(1) .node-dot{ color: var(--signal-2); }
  .flow-node:nth-child(3) .node-dot{ color: var(--gold); }
  .flow-node:nth-child(5) .node-dot{ color: var(--green); }

  .flow-node span.label{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dim-2);
  }

  .flow-line{
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-width: 30px;
  }
  .flow-line::after{
    content:"";
    position: absolute;
    top:0; left:-40%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--signal-2), transparent);
    animation: travel 2.6s linear infinite;
  }
  .flow-line:nth-of-type(4)::after{ animation-delay: 1.3s; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); }

  .ledger-rows{
    padding: 6px 14px 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    min-height: 232px;
  }

  .row{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 70px 1fr 90px 70px 90px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    animation: row-in .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
  }

  .row .asset{ font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13.5px; }
  .row .side{ font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
  .row .side.buy{ color: var(--green); }
  .row .side.sell{ color: var(--red); }
  .row .conf{ color: var(--dim); }
  .row .latency{ color: var(--dim); }
  .row .status{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
    color: var(--green);
    justify-self: end;
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }
  .row .status svg{ width:11px; height:11px; }

  /* ============ KEYFRAMES ============ */
  @keyframes rise{
    from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(14px); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes rise-scale{
    from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.98); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  }
  @keyframes rise-text{
    from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(110%); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes pulse-dot{
    0%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,0.55); }
    70%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(74,222,128,0); }
    100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,0); }
  }
  @keyframes travel{
    from{ left: -40%; }
    to{ left: 100%; }
  }
  @keyframes row-in{
    from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{ animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
    .eyebrow, .hero p.sub, .hero-ctas, .trust, .ledger-wrap, .hero h1 .line span{ opacity: 1 !important; transform:none !important; }
  }

  /* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
  @media (max-width: 860px){
    .nav-links{ display:none; }
    .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
    .flow-node span.label{ display:none; }
    .row{ grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr 60px 50px; font-size: 11.5px; }
    .row .status span{ display:none; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 560px){
    .container{ padding: 0 20px; }
    .hero{ padding: 64px 0 40px; }
    .nav-actions{ gap: 10px; }
    .nav-actions .link-btn{ font-size: 13px; }
    .nav-actions .btn{ padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 13px; }
    .trust-logos{ column-gap: 18px; row-gap: 12px; }
    .trust-logos span{ font-size: 14px; }
    .trial-note{ font-size: 11px; padding: 0 12px; }
    .ledger-rows{ min-height: 260px; }
    .row{ grid-template-columns: 46px 1fr 54px; }
    .row .latency{ display:none; }
    .flow{ padding: 22px 16px 16px; }
    .flow-node .node-dot{ width: 32px; height: 32px; }
  }
  /* ============ HOW XERO AI THINKS — PROCESS ============ */
  .thinks{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 130px 0 150px;
  }

  .thinks-head{
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 76px;
  }

  .thinks-head .eyebrow-label{
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--signal-2);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .thinks-head h2{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.12;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 46px);
  }

  .thinks-head p{
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .process{
    position: relative;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .spine{
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 27px;
    width: 2px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .spine-progress{
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--signal-2), var(--signal));
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(94,142,255,0.7), 0 0 26px rgba(94,142,255,0.45);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: height .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }

  .steps{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .step{
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .node{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--void-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    transition: background .5s ease, border-color .5s ease, color .5s ease, box-shadow .5s ease;
  }

  .node::after{
    content:"";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(94,142,255,0.45);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  .node svg{
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  }

  .step.active .node{
    border-color: rgba(94,142,255,0.55);
    color: var(--signal-2);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, rgba(94,142,255,0.28), var(--void-2) 70%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(94,142,255,0.08), 0 0 24px rgba(94,142,255,0.4);
  }

  .step.active .node svg{ transform: scale(1.15); }
  .step.active .node::after{ animation: ring-pulse 1.7s ease-out infinite; }

  .card{
    flex: 1;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    opacity: .5;
    filter: saturate(.6) brightness(.82);
    transition: opacity .5s ease, filter .5s ease, background .5s ease, border-color .5s ease, box-shadow .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
  }

  .step.active .card{
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    border-color: var(--border-strong);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -18px rgba(94,142,255,0.35);
    transform: translateX(2px);
  }

  .card .step-index{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .card h3{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 17px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }

  .card p{
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* finale mini dashboard */
  .mini-dash{
    margin-top: 16px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
    padding: 14px 16px 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mini-dash-badge{
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    background: var(--surface-strong);
    padding: 3px 7px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  .mini-dash-top{
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-right: 74px;
  }

  .mini-dash-label{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--dim);
  }

  .mini-dash-counter{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--green);
  }

  .bars{
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 6px;
    height: 56px;
  }

  .bars span{
    flex: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--signal-2), var(--signal));
    border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
    height: 6%;
    transition: height 1s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(94,142,255,0.35);
  }

  @keyframes ring-pulse{
    0%{ transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
    100%{ transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .thinks{ padding: 90px 0 110px; }
    .thinks-head{ margin-bottom: 52px; }
    .node{ width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; }
    .node svg{ width: 18px; height: 18px; }
    .spine{ left: 22px; }
    .card{ padding: 15px 16px; }
    .card h3{ font-size: 15.5px; }
    .card p{ font-size: 13px; }
    .steps{ gap: 18px; }
    .mini-dash-top{ padding-right: 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; }
    .mini-dash-badge{ top: 8px; right: 8px; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .node::after{ animation: none !important; }
  }

  /* ============ WHY TRADERS TRUST XEROAI ============ */
  .trust-features{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 40px 0 150px;
  }

  .trust-head{
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
  }

  .trust-head .eyebrow-label{
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--signal-2);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .trust-head h2{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.12;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 46px);
  }

  .trust-head p{
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .trust-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .trust-card{
    position: relative;
    padding: 28px 26px 26px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),
                border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, background .35s ease;
  }

  .trust-card.in-view{
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .trust-card::before{
    content:"";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(220px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(94,142,255,0.14), transparent 65%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .trust-card:hover{
    border-color: rgba(94,142,255,0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -24px rgba(94,142,255,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(94,142,255,0.08) inset;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  .trust-card:hover::before{ opacity: 1; }

  .trust-icon{
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--surface-strong);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--signal-2);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  }

  .trust-icon svg{ width: 22px; height: 22px; }

  .trust-card:hover .trust-icon{
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, rgba(94,142,255,0.3), var(--surface-strong) 75%);
    border-color: rgba(94,142,255,0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(94,142,255,0.35);
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  }

  /* per-icon micro animations on hover */
  .trust-card:hover .dial-needle{
    transform-origin: 12px 12px;
    animation: dial-sweep 1.1s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }
  .trust-card:hover .unplug-slash{
    stroke-dasharray: 24;
    stroke-dashoffset: 24;
    animation: slash-draw .5s ease forwards;
  }
  .trust-card:hover .plug-body{ animation: plug-jiggle .5s ease; }

  @keyframes dial-sweep{
    from{ transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to{ transform: rotate(55deg); }
  }
  @keyframes slash-draw{
    to{ stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  }
  @keyframes plug-jiggle{
    0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0); }
    50%{ transform: translateY(1.5px); }
  }

  .trust-card h3{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 17.5px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .trust-card p{
    font-size: 13.8px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* trust banner */
  .trust-banner{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 48px auto 0;
    padding: 20px 28px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94,142,255,0.09), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(94,142,255,0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -28px rgba(94,142,255,0.5);
    text-align: left;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
    transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }

  .trust-banner.in-view{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .trust-banner-icon{
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(94,142,255,0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(94,142,255,0.35);
    color: var(--signal-2);
    position: relative;
  }

  .trust-banner-icon::after{
    content:"";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -5px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(94,142,255,0.35);
    animation: ring-pulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
  }

  .trust-banner-icon svg{ width: 20px; height: 20px; }

  .trust-banner p{
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .trust-banner p strong{
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .trust-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }

  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .trust-features{ padding: 10px 0 110px; }
    .trust-head{ margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .trust-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .trust-card{ padding: 24px 22px; }
    .trust-banner{ flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 22px; gap: 12px; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .trust-card, .trust-banner{ opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
    .trust-banner-icon::after{ animation: none; }
  }

  /* ============ POWERFUL FEATURES. INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION. ============ */
  .features{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 20px 0 150px;
  }

  .features-head{
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 660px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
  }

  .features-head .eyebrow-label{
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--signal-2);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .features-head h2{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.12;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 46px);
  }

  .features-head p{
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .features-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .feature-card{
    position: relative;
    padding: 26px 24px 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),
                border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  }

  .feature-card.in-view{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .feature-card:hover{
    border-color: rgba(94,142,255,0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -24px rgba(94,142,255,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(94,142,255,0.08) inset;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  .feature-icon{
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--surface-strong);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--signal-2);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .feature-icon svg{
    width: 21px;
    height: 21px;
    animation: icon-breathe 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  .feature-card h3{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 17px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .feature-card p{
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  @keyframes icon-breathe{
    0%, 100%{ transform: scale(1); opacity: .92; }
    50%{ transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
  }

  /* ---- shared mini demo shell ---- */
  .feature-demo{
    border-radius: 13px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    min-height: 92px;
  }

  .demo-stat-row{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .demo-stat-label{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--dim-2);
  }

  .demo-stat-value{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--signal-2);
  }

  /* ---- demo 1: pattern recognition ---- */
  .mini-candles{
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 5px;
    height: 34px;
  }
  .mini-candles span{
    flex: 1;
    height: 15%;
    border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--signal-2), var(--signal));
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(94,142,255,0.3);
    transition: height 1s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }

  .signal-badge{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--dim);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(4px);
    transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
  }
  .signal-badge.show{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .signal-dot{
    width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--green);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--green);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ---- demo 2: automated execution ---- */
  .exec-flow{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .exec-node{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--surface-strong);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--dim);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .exec-line{
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .exec-line i{
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -40%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--signal-2), transparent);
    animation: travel 2.2s linear infinite;
    font-style: normal;
  }
  .exec-status{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--dim);
  }
  .exec-dot{
    width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold);
    transition: background .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .exec-status.confirmed .exec-dot{
    background: var(--green);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--green);
  }

  /* ---- demo 3: risk engine ---- */
  .risk-checks{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .risk-checks li{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    opacity: .45;
    transition: opacity .4s ease, color .4s ease;
  }
  .risk-checks li.checked{
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--dim);
  }
  .check-dot{
    width: 15px; height: 15px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: background .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  }
  .risk-checks li.checked .check-dot{
    background: var(--green);
    border-color: var(--green);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  .check-dot::after{
    content:"";
    position: absolute;
    top: 3px; left: 4.5px;
    width: 4px; height: 7px;
    border-right: 1.6px solid var(--void);
    border-bottom: 1.6px solid var(--void);
    transform: rotate(45deg) scale(0);
    transition: transform .25s ease .05s;
  }
  .risk-checks li.checked .check-dot::after{ transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1); }

  /* ---- demo 4: broker support ---- */
  .broker-chips{
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .broker-chips span{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    padding: 5px 9px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: var(--surface-strong);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--dim);
  }
  .broker-status{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--dim);
  }
  .status-dot{
    width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(217,166,92,0.55);
    animation: pulse-dot-gold 1.6s infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  }
  .broker-status.connected .status-dot{
    background: var(--green);
    animation: pulse-dot 1.8s infinite;
  }

  @keyframes pulse-dot-gold{
    0%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(217,166,92,0.55); }
    70%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(217,166,92,0); }
    100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(217,166,92,0); }
  }

  /* ---- demo 5: portfolio dashboard ---- */
  .portfolio-row{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }
  .portfolio-row + .portfolio-row{ border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .portfolio-label{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--dim-2);
  }

  /* ---- demo 6: analytics ---- */
  .demo-analytics{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .analytics-chart{
    width: 100%;
    height: 44px;
    color: var(--signal-2);
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .chart-path{
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(94,142,255,0.5));
  }
  .analytics-stat{
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .analytics-stat .demo-stat-value{ font-size: 16px; color: var(--green); }
  .analytics-caption{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  /* ---- bottom statement ---- */
  .features-divider{
    max-width: 220px;
    height: 1px;
    margin: 64px auto 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--signal-2), var(--gold), transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(94,142,255,0.5);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0.4);
    transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .features-divider.in-view{ opacity: 1; transform: scaleX(1); }

  .features-statement{
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 26px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(19px, 2.4vw, 24px);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity .8s ease .1s, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) .1s;
  }
  .features-statement.in-view{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .features-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }

  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .features{ padding: 0 0 110px; }
    .features-head{ margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .features-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .feature-card{ padding: 22px 20px; }
    .features-divider{ margin-top: 48px; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .feature-card, .features-divider, .features-statement{ opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
    .feature-icon svg{ animation: none !important; }
    .status-dot{ animation: none !important; }
    .exec-line i{ animation: none !important; }
  }

  /* ============ LEGAL / DOCS CONTENT (Privacy, Terms, Cookies, Security, Compliance, Documentation) ============ */
  .legal-hero h1{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.08;
  }

  .legal-hero p{
    font-family: var(--font-body);
  }

  .legal-content{
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .legal-content p{
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--dim);
  }

  .legal-content p em{
    color: var(--dim-2);
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .legal-content h3{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-top: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-top: 8px;
  }

  .legal-content p:first-child,
  .legal-content h3:first-child{
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .legal-content strong{
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .legal-content a{
    color: var(--signal-2);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(138,180,255,0.4);
  }

  .legal-content a:hover{
    color: var(--ink);
  }

  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .legal-content h3{ margin-top: 38px; font-size: 19px; }
    .legal-content{ font-size: 15px; }
  }

  /* ============ SHARED UTILITIES (used by Brokers, Pricing, Xero Pay) ============ */
  .reveal-up{
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
    transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
  }
  .reveal-up.in-view{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .section-head{
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 660px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
  }
  .section-head .eyebrow-label{
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--signal-2);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .section-head h2{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.14;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 46px);
  }
  .section-head p{
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .accent-text{
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--signal-2), var(--signal) 45%, var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
  }

  .badge-pill{
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--surface-strong);
    color: var(--dim);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .badge-pill .dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0; }
  .badge-ready{ color: var(--green); border-color: rgba(74,222,128,0.3); }
  .badge-ready .dot{ background: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--green); }
  .badge-soon{ color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(217,166,92,0.35); background: rgba(217,166,92,0.08); }
  .badge-soon-lg{ font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 18px; margin-top: 18px; box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(217,166,92,0.25); }
  .badge-planned{
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; right: 12px;
    color: var(--gold);
    border-color: rgba(217,166,92,0.3);
    font-size: 9px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }

  .check-list{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 22px 0 26px;
  }
  .check-list li{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--dim);
  }
  .check-list li svg{
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    color: var(--green);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ============ SUPPORTED BROKERS & EXCHANGES ============ */
  .brokers{ position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 20px 0 150px; }

  .brokers-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .broker-card{
    padding: 20px 20px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    transition: border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
    animation: broker-float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
  }

  .broker-card:hover{
    border-color: rgba(94,142,255,0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -22px rgba(94,142,255,0.45);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }

  @keyframes broker-float{
    0%, 100%{ transform: translateY(0); }
    50%{ transform: translateY(-5px); }
  }

  .broker-card-top{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .broker-logo{
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--surface-strong);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--signal-2);
  }

  .broker-card h3{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .broker-type{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--dim-2);
  }

  /* connection network diagram */
  .broker-network{
    position: relative;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 76px auto 0;
    height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .network-line{
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--border);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .network-line .pulse{
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--signal-2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--signal-2);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
  .pulse-l1{ animation: converge-left 3.2s linear infinite; }
  .pulse-l2{ animation: converge-left 3.2s linear infinite 1.6s; }
  .pulse-r1{ animation: converge-right 3.2s linear infinite; background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold); }
  .pulse-r2{ animation: converge-right 3.2s linear infinite 1.6s; background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold); }

  @keyframes converge-left{
    from{ left: 0%; opacity: 0; }
    10%{ opacity: 1; }
    90%{ opacity: 1; }
    to{ left: 50%; opacity: 0; }
  }
  @keyframes converge-right{
    from{ left: 100%; opacity: 0; }
    10%{ opacity: 1; }
    90%{ opacity: 1; }
    to{ left: 50%; opacity: 0; }
  }

  .xeroai-core{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 18px 26px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94,142,255,0.14), rgba(12,14,19,0.9));
    border: 1px solid rgba(94,142,255,0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(94,142,255,0.35);
  }

  .core-ring{
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(94,142,255,0.35);
    animation: ring-pulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
  }
  .core-ring-2{ animation-delay: 1.2s; }

  .core-icon{
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--signal-2);
  }
  .core-icon svg{ width: 22px; height: 22px; }

  .core-label{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--ink);
  }

  .brokers-more{
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--dim-2);
  }

  /* ============ PRICING ============ */
  .pricing{ position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 20px 0 150px; }

  .pricing-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .pricing-card{
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 28px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .pricing-card-highlight{
    border-color: rgba(94,142,255,0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94,142,255,0.1), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(94,142,255,0.5);
  }

  .pricing-recommended{
    position: absolute;
    top: -13px;
    left: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--signal), var(--signal-2));
    color: #061024;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(94,142,255,0.4);
  }

  .pricing-kicker{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .pricing-card h3{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
  }

  .pricing-price{
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--signal-2);
  }
  .pricing-price span{
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .check-list li .badge-pill{ margin-left: 6px; }

  .pricing-btn{
    margin-top: auto;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .pricing-badges{
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 52px auto 0;
  }

  .mini-badge{
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--dim);
    animation: badge-bob 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
  }
  .mini-badge svg{ width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--signal-2); flex-shrink: 0; }

  @keyframes badge-bob{
    0%, 100%{ transform: translateY(0); }
    50%{ transform: translateY(-4px); }
  }

  .pricing-philosophy{
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
  }
  .pricing-philosophy h3{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .pricing-philosophy p{
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  /* ============ XERO PAY ============ */
  .xeropay{ position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 20px 0 150px; }

  .xeropay-disclaimer{
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 14px auto 0;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .xeropay-capabilities{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    max-width: 940px;
    margin: 56px auto 0;
  }

  .capability-chip{
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  }
  .capability-chip:hover{
    border-color: rgba(217,166,92,0.4);
    background: rgba(217,166,92,0.06);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  .capability-chip svg{ width: 19px; height: 19px; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .capability-chip span:last-child{ font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

  /* wallet mock */
  .wallet-mock{
    position: relative;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 70px auto 0;
    padding: 26px 26px 20px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94,142,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(94,142,255,0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -30px rgba(94,142,255,0.5);
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  }

  .wallet-mock-badge{
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 9.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(217,166,92,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217,166,92,0.3);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .wallet-particles{ position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
  .wallet-particles span{
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--signal-2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--signal-2);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: particle-rise 6s ease-in infinite;
  }
  .wallet-particles span:nth-child(1){ left: 8%; animation-delay: 0s; }
  .wallet-particles span:nth-child(2){ left: 22%; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
  .wallet-particles span:nth-child(3){ left: 40%; animation-delay: 2.4s; }
  .wallet-particles span:nth-child(4){ left: 58%; animation-delay: .6s; }
  .wallet-particles span:nth-child(5){ left: 76%; animation-delay: 3s; }
  .wallet-particles span:nth-child(6){ left: 90%; animation-delay: 1.8s; }

  @keyframes particle-rise{
    0%{ opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0); }
    15%{ opacity: .8; }
    85%{ opacity: .3; }
    100%{ opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-160px); }
  }

  .wallet-top{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .wallet-label{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--dim);
  }
  .wallet-balance{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 34px;
    color: var(--ink);
  }

  .wallet-cards{
    position: relative;
    height: 64px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .wallet-payment-card{
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 110px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(94,142,255,0.35), rgba(12,14,19,0.9));
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .wallet-payment-card span{
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px; left: 12px;
    width: 20px; height: 14px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: rgba(217,166,92,0.7);
  }
  .card-1{ left: 0; transform: rotate(-6deg); z-index: 1; }
  .card-2{ left: 40px; transform: rotate(2deg); z-index: 2; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217,166,92,0.35), rgba(12,14,19,0.9)); }
  .card-3{ left: 80px; transform: rotate(9deg); z-index: 1; }

  .wallet-graph{ margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .wallet-graph svg{ width: 100%; height: 46px; color: var(--signal-2); }

  .wallet-transactions{
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 9px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .wallet-transactions li{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--dim);
  }
  .tx-in{ color: var(--green); font-family: var(--font-mono); }
  .tx-out{ color: var(--red); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

  .wallet-sample-note{
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    text-align: right;
  }

  /* payment flow */
  .payflow{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 70px auto 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .payflow-node{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .payflow-dot{
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface-strong);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(94,142,255,0.08);
  }
  .payflow-node span:last-child{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--dim);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .payflow-line{
    position: relative;
    width: 70px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .payflow-line i{
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -50%;
    width: 50%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--signal-2), transparent);
    animation: travel 2s linear infinite;
    font-style: normal;
  }

  /* roadmap */
  .roadmap{ margin-top: 90px; text-align: center; }
  .roadmap-year{
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .roadmap-track{
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 940px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .roadmap-track::before{
    content:"";
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--border);
  }
  .roadmap-fill{
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    left: 0;
    height: 2px;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--signal-2), var(--gold));
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(94,142,255,0.6);
    transition: width 1.6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .roadmap-fill.fill-active{ width: 100%; }

  .roadmap-node{
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .roadmap-dot{
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--void-2);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-strong);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: border-color .4s ease, background .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  }
  .roadmap-node.in-view .roadmap-dot{
    border-color: var(--signal-2);
    background: var(--signal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(94,142,255,0.6);
  }
  .roadmap-label{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--dim);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 100px;
  }

  /* ============ RESPONSIVE: BROKERS / PRICING / XERO PAY ============ */
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .brokers-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .xeropay-capabilities{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }

  @media (max-width: 860px){
    .pricing-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 440px; }
    .roadmap-track{ flex-wrap: wrap; row-gap: 30px; }
    .roadmap-track::before, .roadmap-fill{ display: none; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .brokers, .pricing, .xeropay{ padding: 0 0 110px; }
    .brokers-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
    .broker-network{ margin-top: 56px; height: 90px; }
    .xeroai-core{ padding: 14px 20px; }
    .xeropay-capabilities{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .payflow{ gap: 6px; }
    .payflow-line{ width: 34px; }
    .wallet-mock{ padding: 22px 20px 18px; }
    .wallet-balance{ font-size: 28px; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .broker-card{ animation: none !important; }
    .network-line .pulse{ animation: none !important; opacity: 0; }
    .core-ring{ animation: none !important; }
    .mini-badge{ animation: none !important; }
    .wallet-particles span{ animation: none !important; opacity: 0; }
    .payflow-line i{ animation: none !important; }
    .roadmap-fill{ transition: none !important; }
  }

  /* ============ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (redesigned) ============ */
  .faq{ position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 40px 0 160px; }

  .faq-list{
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .faq-card{
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -34px rgba(94,142,255,0.35);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, transform .3s ease;
  }

  .faq-card:hover{
    border-color: rgba(94,142,255,0.32);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px -30px rgba(94,142,255,0.5);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }

  .faq-card.open{
    border-color: rgba(94,142,255,0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -28px rgba(94,142,255,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(94,142,255,0.06) inset;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .faq-card-head{
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 26px 30px;
    text-align: left;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .faq-index{
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    transition: color .3s ease;
    width: 26px;
  }
  .faq-card.open .faq-index{ color: var(--signal-2); }

  .faq-card-question{
    flex: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.9vw, 18.5px);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: color .25s ease;
  }
  .faq-card-head:hover .faq-card-question{ color: var(--signal-2); }

  .faq-card-icon{
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--surface-strong);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--dim);
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), border-color .35s ease, color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
  }
  .faq-card-icon svg{ width: 15px; height: 15px; }

  .faq-card.open .faq-card-icon{
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    border-color: rgba(94,142,255,0.45);
    color: var(--signal-2);
    background: rgba(94,142,255,0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(94,142,255,0.3);
  }

  .faq-card-body{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .faq-card.open .faq-card-body{ grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
  .faq-card-body-inner{ overflow: hidden; }
  .faq-card-body p{
    padding: 0 30px 28px 78px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 640px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
  }
  .faq-card.open .faq-card-body p{
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity .45s ease .1s, transform .45s ease .1s;
  }

  /* ============ FINAL CALL TO ACTION (redesigned) ============ */
  .cta-final{ position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 40px 0 150px; }

  .cta-panel{
    position: relative;
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 88px 60px;
    border-radius: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94,142,255,0.09), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(94,142,255,0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 50px 110px -40px rgba(94,142,255,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04) inset;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  }

  .cta-panel-glow{
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 25% 20%, rgba(94,142,255,0.28), transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 78% 75%, rgba(217,166,92,0.22), transparent 55%);
    animation: cta-drift 16s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: blur(10px);
  }
  @keyframes cta-drift{
    0%, 100%{ transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
    50%{ transform: translate(2%,-2%) scale(1.05); }
  }

  .cta-particles{ position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
  .cta-particles span{
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--signal-2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--signal-2);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: particle-rise 7s ease-in infinite;
  }
  .cta-particles span:nth-child(1){ left: 6%;  animation-delay: 0s; }
  .cta-particles span:nth-child(2){ left: 18%; animation-delay: 1.4s; }
  .cta-particles span:nth-child(3){ left: 30%; animation-delay: 2.8s; }
  .cta-particles span:nth-child(4){ left: 46%; animation-delay: .7s; }
  .cta-particles span:nth-child(5){ left: 58%; animation-delay: 3.6s; }
  .cta-particles span:nth-child(6){ left: 70%; animation-delay: 2.1s; }
  .cta-particles span:nth-child(7){ left: 84%; animation-delay: 4.3s; }
  .cta-particles span:nth-child(8){ left: 94%; animation-delay: 1.9s; }

  .cta-panel-content{ position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; }

  .cta-panel-content .eyebrow-label{
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--signal-2);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .cta-panel-content h2{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    line-height: 1.08;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 5.2vw, 56px);
  }

  .cta-panel-content > p{
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .cta-buttons{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 38px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .cta-btn-lg{
    padding: 16px 30px;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    border-radius: 11px;
  }
  .btn.cta-btn-lg:hover{ transform: scale(1.045); }

  .cta-trust-row{
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 34px;
  }
  .cta-trust-row .mini-badge{ font-size: 12.5px; padding: 9px 16px; }

  /* ============ FOOTER DIVIDER (refined) ============ */
  .footer-divider{
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(94,142,255,0.45), rgba(217,166,92,0.35), transparent);
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .footer-divider i{
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -6%;
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    margin-top: -5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #fff, var(--signal-2) 60%, transparent 75%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--signal-2);
    animation: divider-travel 6s linear infinite;
    font-style: normal;
  }
  @keyframes divider-travel{
    from{ left: -3%; }
    to{ left: 103%; }
  }

  /* ============ FOOTER (redesigned) ============ */
  .site-footer{ position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 80px 0 0; }

  .footer-brand-row{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 64px;
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .footer-brand-row .logo{ font-size: 20px; }

  .footer-brand-row p{
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--dim);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .footer-social{ display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 4px; }
  .footer-social a{
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--dim);
    transition: color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  }
  .footer-social a svg{ width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .footer-social a:hover{
    color: var(--signal-2);
    border-color: rgba(94,142,255,0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(94,142,255,0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }

  .footer-links-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 0 0 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 56px;
  }

  .footer-col{ text-align: center; }

  .footer-col h4{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dim-2);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .footer-col ul{
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 13px;
  }
  .footer-col a{
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--dim);
    transition: color .2s ease;
  }
  .footer-col a:hover{ color: var(--ink); }

  .footer-bottom{
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 26px 0 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .footer-bottom p{ font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--dim-2); }

  /* ============ RESPONSIVE: FAQ / CTA / FOOTER (redesigned) ============ */
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .footer-links-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 36px 24px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 860px){
    .cta-panel{ padding: 64px 36px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .faq{ padding: 10px 0 110px; }
    .faq-card-head{ padding: 20px 20px; gap: 14px; }
    .faq-card-question{ font-size: 15.5px; }
    .faq-card-body p{ padding: 0 20px 22px 20px; }
    .faq-index{ display: none; }

    .cta-final{ padding: 10px 0 110px; }
    .cta-panel{ padding: 52px 22px; border-radius: 24px; }
    .cta-buttons{ flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
    .cta-buttons .btn{ width: 100%; }
    .cta-trust-row{ gap: 10px; }

    .footer-links-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; text-align: center; padding-top: 44px; }
    .footer-bottom{ text-align: center; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .faq-card-body{ transition: none !important; }
    .faq-card-body p{ transition: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
    .cta-panel-glow{ animation: none !important; }
    .cta-particles span{ animation: none !important; opacity: 0; }
    .footer-divider i{ animation: none !important; opacity: 0; }
  }