:root {
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --card: #f7f8fa;
  --text: #0b1020;
  --muted: #5b6170;
  --line: #e6e9ef;
  --brand: #2563eb;
  --brand-700: #1d4ed8;
  --ok: #059669;
  /* ********** DESIGN UPGRADE START: gradient variables ********** */
  --violet: #7c3aed;
  --cyan: #06b6d4;
  --gradient-1: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--violet) 100%);
  --gradient-2: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 10% 10%, rgba(37,99,235,.15), transparent 60%),
                 radial-gradient(120% 120% at 90% 30%, rgba(124,58,237,.18), transparent 60%);
  /* ********** DESIGN UPGRADE END: gradient variables ********** */
}

* { 
  box-sizing: border-box; 
}

html, body { 
  margin: 0; 
  padding: 0; 
  font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji"; 
  color: var(--text); 
  background: var(--bg); 
}

a { 
  color: var(--brand); 
  text-decoration: none; 
}

a:hover { 
  text-decoration: underline; 
}

.container { 
  width: 100%; 
  max-width: 1120px; 
  margin: 0 auto; 
  padding: 0 20px; 
}

/* ********** DESIGN UPGRADE: softer header surface ********** */
header { 
  position: sticky; 
  top: 0; 
  z-index: 50; 
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); 
  backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(6px); 
  border-bottom: none; 
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,.04); 
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.95), rgba(255,255,255,.75)); 
}

.nav { 
  display: flex; 
  align-items: center; 
  justify-content: space-between; 
  height: 64px; 
}

.logo { 
  display: flex; 
  align-items: center; 
  gap: 10px; 
  font-weight: 800; 
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.logo:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.logo-mark { 
  width: 28px; 
  height: 28px; 
  border-radius: 6px; 
  background: radial-gradient(120% 140% at 20% 20%, #93c5fd, var(--brand)); 
}

.nav a { 
  font-weight: 600; 
}

/* Mobile responsive navigation */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav {
    height: 56px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  
  .nav .btn {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  
  .logo {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  
  .logo-mark {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }
}

/* ********** DESIGN UPGRADE: gradient button ********** */
.btn { 
  display: inline-block; 
  padding: 12px 18px; 
  border-radius: 10px; 
  border: 1px solid transparent; 
  background: var(--gradient-1); 
  color: #fff; 
  font-weight: 700; 
  letter-spacing: 0.2px; 
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37,99,235,.25); 
  background-size: 200% 200%; 
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background-position .25s ease; 
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn:hover { 
  background-position: 100% 0; 
  text-decoration: none; 
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(124,58,237,.25); 
  transform: translateY(-1px); 
}

.btn-outline { 
  background: #fff; 
  color: var(--brand); 
  border-color: var(--brand); 
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .15s ease; 
}

.btn-outline:hover { 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #ffffff) padding-box, var(--gradient-1) border-box; 
  border: 1px solid transparent; 
  transform: translateY(-1px); 
}

/* ********** DESIGN UPGRADE: hero gradients & glow ********** */
.hero { 
  padding: 72px 0 36px; 
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6f8ff 0%, #ffffff 55%); 
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); 
  position: relative; 
  overflow: hidden; 
}

.hero::before, .hero::after { 
  content: ""; 
  position: absolute; 
  border-radius: 50%; 
  filter: blur(60px); 
  opacity: .6; 
  pointer-events: none; 
}

.hero::before { 
  width: 420px; 
  height: 420px; 
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(37,99,235,.35), rgba(124,58,237,0)); 
  top: -80px; 
  left: -60px; 
}

.hero::after { 
  width: 520px; 
  height: 520px; 
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(124,58,237,.28), rgba(6,182,212,0)); 
  top: -120px; 
  right: -100px; 
}

.hero h1 { 
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 48px); 
  line-height: 1.1; 
  margin: 10px 0 16px; 
}

.hero p { 
  color: var(--muted); 
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px); 
  max-width: 800px; 
}

.hero-cta { 
  display: flex; 
  gap: 12px; 
  flex-wrap: wrap; 
  margin-top: 24px; 
}

.intent { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); 
  gap: 10px; 
  margin-top: 16px; 
}

.intent a { 
  display: block; 
  padding: 10px 12px; 
  border: 1px solid var(--line); 
  border-radius: 10px; 
  background: #fff; 
  color: var(--text); 
  font-weight: 600; 
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .15s ease; 
}

.intent a:hover { 
  background: #f3f6ff; 
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.5); 
  transform: translateY(-1px); 
}

.section { 
  padding: 52px 0; 
}

.two-col { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; 
  gap: 28px; 
  align-items: start; 
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* ********** DESIGN UPGRADE: elevated cards ********** */
.card { 
  background: #fff; 
  border: 1px solid var(--line); 
  border-radius: 16px; 
  padding: 18px; 
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11,16,32,.06); 
}

/* ********** DESIGN UPGRADE: gradient kicker text ********** */
.kicker { 
  font-weight: 800; 
  color: var(--brand); 
  text-transform: uppercase; 
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; 
  font-size: 12px; 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--violet)); 
  -webkit-background-clip: text; 
  background-clip: text; 
  color: transparent; 
}

.h2 { 
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 32px); 
  margin: 8px 0 12px; 
}

.lead { 
  color: var(--muted); 
}

.why ul { 
  margin: 0; 
  padding-left: 18px; 
}

.why li { 
  margin: 8px 0; 
}

.services-grid { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); 
  gap: 16px; 
}

/* ********** DESIGN UPGRADE: gradient borders on services + hover ********** */
.service { 
  grid-column: span 12; 
  background: linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,.35), rgba(124,58,237,.35)) border-box; 
  border: 1px solid transparent; 
  border-radius: 16px; 
  padding: 18px; 
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; 
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11,16,32,.04); 
}

.service h3 { 
  margin: 0 0 6px; 
  font-size: 18px; 
}

.service p { 
  margin: 0; 
  color: var(--muted); 
}

.service:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-2px); 
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(11,16,32,.08); 
}

@media (min-width: 640px) { 
  .service { 
    grid-column: span 6; 
  } 
}

@media (min-width: 960px) { 
  .service { 
    grid-column: span 4; 
  } 
}

.reassure { 
  display: flex; 
  align-items: start; 
  gap: 16px; 
  padding: 24px; 
  border: 1px solid transparent; 
  border-radius: 20px; 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6fdf9, #ecfdf5) padding-box, 
              linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5,150,105,.2), rgba(16,185,129,.15)) border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(5,150,105,.08), 
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .reassure {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

.reassure::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(5,150,105,.06), transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(16,185,129,.04), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ********** DESIGN UPGRADE: subtle glow on badge ********** */
.badge { 
  display: inline-flex; 
  align-items: center; 
  gap: 8px; 
  padding: 8px 12px; 
  border-radius: 999px; 
  border: 1px solid #d1fae5; 
  background: #ecfdf5; 
  color: var(--ok); 
  font-weight: 700; 
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px #d1fae5, 0 1px 8px rgba(5,150,105,.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
}

form { 
  display: grid; 
  gap: 12px; 
}

.form-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.form-actions button[type="submit"] {
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.form-actions button[type="submit"]:hover {
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

/* Ultra-specific rule for index.html button */
.section .container .two-col .card form .form-actions button[type="submit"].btn {
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.section .container .two-col .card form .form-actions button[type="submit"].btn:hover {
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

input, textarea { 
  width: 100%; 
  padding: 12px 14px; 
  border-radius: 10px; 
  border: 1px solid var(--line); 
  font: inherit; 
}

button[type="submit"], 
button.btn,
.btn,
.form-actions button,
.form-actions .btn {
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

button[type="submit"]:hover,
button.btn:hover,
.btn:hover,
.form-actions button:hover,
.form-actions .btn:hover {
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

textarea { 
  min-height: 120px; 
  resize: vertical; 
}

.legal { 
  font-size: 12px; 
  color: var(--muted); 
}

/* ********** DESIGN UPGRADE: gradient footer wash ********** */
footer { 
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); 
  padding: 24px 0; 
  color: var(--muted); 
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(244,247,255,0), rgba(244,247,255,1)); 
}

/* ********** DESIGN UPGRADE: better focus states for a11y ********** */
:focus-visible { 
  outline: 3px solid rgba(37,99,235,.45); 
  outline-offset: 2px; 
  border-radius: 6px; 
}

/* ********** UX ENHANCEMENT: quick paths styles ********** */
.hero-hint { 
  margin-top: 16px; 
  color: var(--muted); 
  font-size: 14px; 
}

.quick-paths { 
  padding: 36px 0 8px; 
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(244,247,255,.4), rgba(255,255,255,0)); 
}

.paths-grid { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); 
  gap: 16px; 
}

.path-card { 
  grid-column: span 12; 
  display: flex; 
  align-items: flex-start; 
  gap: 12px; 
  padding: 16px 18px; 
  border-radius: 14px; 
  background: linear-gradient(#fff,#fff) padding-box, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,.25), rgba(124,58,237,.25)) border-box; 
  border: 1px solid transparent; 
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11,16,32,.04); 
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; 
}

.path-card:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-2px); 
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(11,16,32,.08); 
  text-decoration: none; 
}

.path-card h3 { 
  margin: 0; 
  font-size: 16px; 
}

.path-card p { 
  margin: 2px 0 0; 
  color: var(--muted); 
  font-size: 14px; 
}

.path-card .icon { 
  flex: 0 0 28px; 
  height: 28px; 
  border-radius: 8px; 
  background: var(--gradient-1); 
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37,99,235,.25); 
}

@media (min-width: 640px) { 
  .path-card { 
    grid-column: span 6; 
  } 
}

@media (min-width: 960px) { 
  .path-card { 
    grid-column: span 4; 
  } 
}

/* ********** DESIGN FILLER STYLES START ********** */
.art-card { 
  position: relative; 
  overflow: hidden; 
  border-radius: 12px; 
  min-height: 240px; 
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#fafbff); 
}

.art-card::before, .art-card::after { 
  content:""; 
  position: absolute; 
  border-radius: 50%; 
  filter: blur(60px); 
  opacity: .6; 
}

.art-card::before { 
  width: 300px; 
  height: 300px; 
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(37,99,235,.35), rgba(124,58,237,0)); 
  top: -60px; 
  left: -50px; 
}

.art-card::after { 
  width: 340px; 
  height: 340px; 
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(124,58,237,.28), rgba(6,182,212,0)); 
  bottom: -80px; 
  right: -60px; 
}

.art-grid { 
  position: absolute; 
  inset: 0; 
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(11,16,32,.06) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(11,16,32,.06) 1px, transparent 1px); 
  background-size: 24px 24px; 
  mix-blend-mode: multiply; 
  opacity: .25; 
}

/* ********** COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE STYLES START ********** */
.assurance { 
  padding: 28px 0; 
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(246,250,255,.6), rgba(255,255,255,0)); 
}