/* ============================================================
   ELITE NERDS — Design System & Styles
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Google Fonts --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500&family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;700&display=swap');

/* --- Design Tokens --- */
:root {
  --black-deep: #0A0A0A;
  --black-card: #111111;
  --black-surface: #1A1A1A;
  --silver: #C0C0C0;
  --silver-muted: #8A8A8A;
  --platinum: #E5E4E2;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --gold-accent: #C9A84C;
  --gold-hover: #D4B65E;
  --brand-blue: #4AB8EF;
  --border-subtle: rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.15);
  --border-gold: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  --glow-gold: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  --radius: 2px;
  --transition: 0.3s ease;
  --max-width: 1200px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--black-deep);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hover);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--platinum);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem); }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* --- Utility --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.section--alt {
  background: var(--black-surface);
}

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

.text-muted {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-label::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 30px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Section Divider --- */
.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--silver), transparent);
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.btn:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-accent), #B8943F);
  color: var(--black-deep);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-hover), var(--gold-accent));
  color: var(--black-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--silver);
  border: 1px solid var(--silver);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

/* --- Scroll Animations --- */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered animation delays for grid children */
.fade-in:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-in:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-in:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.fade-in:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.fade-in:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.fade-in:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
.fade-in:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ============================================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

.header__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.header__logo {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
}

.header__elite {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-left: 12px;
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav__link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--silver);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.nav__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  transition: width var(--transition);
}

.nav__link:hover::after,
.nav__link--active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav__link:hover,
.nav__link--active {
  color: var(--white);
}

.nav__apply {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 10px 24px;
}

/* Header scroll state */
.header--scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--silver);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* Mobile Nav */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    gap: 24px;
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }

  .nav.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav__link {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--black-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 60px 0 0;
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer__brand-logo {
  height: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer__tagline {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer__heading {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--platinum);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer__links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer__links a {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer__links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer__contact-item a {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
}

.footer__contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer__bar {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--silver-muted);
}

.footer__bar a {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
}

.footer__made-with {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer__made-with:hover {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .footer__bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* Full-height hero (home) */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 120px 24px 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.03) 30%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--black-deep), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes heroGlow {
  0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15); }
}

.hero__label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  animation: labelFadeIn 1s ease 0.3s both;
}

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

.hero h1 {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  position: relative;
  animation: heroHeadingIn 1s ease 0.5s both;
}

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

.hero__subtitle {
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  position: relative;
  animation: heroSubIn 1s ease 0.7s both;
}

@keyframes heroSubIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(15px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero__cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  animation: heroCtaIn 1s ease 0.9s both;
}

@keyframes heroCtaIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(15px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Short hero (inner pages) */
.hero--short {
  min-height: auto;
  padding: 140px 24px 60px;
}

.hero--short::after {
  display: none;
}

.hero--short h1 {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.hero--short .hero__subtitle {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME PAGE
   ============================================================ */

/* Value Strip */
.value-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.value-item {
  padding: 40px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.value-item:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.03);
}

.value-item__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.value-item:hover .value-item__icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.value-item h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.value-item p {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .value-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* Tier Preview Cards */
.tier-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.tier-card {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tier-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--silver), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.tier-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--silver);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.tier-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.tier-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}

.tier-card--featured::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.tier-card--featured:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

.tier-card--featured:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.tier-card__name {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tier-card--featured .tier-card__name {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.tier-card__price {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--platinum);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.tier-card__desc {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.tier-card__features {
  list-style: none;
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.tier-card__features li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--silver);
}

.tier-card__features li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.tier-card__features li::before {
  content: '\2713';
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-right: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tier-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

/* Testimonial Teaser */
.testimonial-teaser {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-teaser__quote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--platinum);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.testimonial-teaser__quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: -10px;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.testimonial-teaser__author {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* CTA Banner */
.cta-banner {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: var(--silver);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-banner .btn {
  position: relative;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 48px 32px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--silver), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--silver);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.service-card--elite {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}

.service-card--elite::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.service-card--elite:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

.service-card--elite:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-card__badge {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-card--elite .service-card__badge {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.service-card__price {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--platinum);
}

.service-card__period {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-card__tagline {
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.service-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.service-card__list li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.service-card__list li::before {
  content: '\2713';
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-weight: 500;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card .btn {
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

/* How It Works (Timeline) */
.timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: calc(16.66% + 24px);
  right: calc(16.66% + 24px);
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
}

.timeline__step {
  text-align: center;
}

.timeline__number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-accent);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: var(--black-deep);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.timeline__step:hover .timeline__number {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--black-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.timeline__step h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline__step p {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.about-story {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-story p {
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
}

.principle-card {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.principle-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
}

.principle-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.principle-card:hover .principle-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.principle-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.principle-card p {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.areas-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.areas-list span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.areas-list span:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--platinum);
}

.parent-brand {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.parent-brand p {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-card__stars {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card__text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--platinum);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card__text::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  opacity: 0.3;
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: -5px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-style: normal;
}

.testimonial-card__author {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testimonial-card__author strong {
  color: var(--silver);
  font-weight: 400;
}

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

/* ============================================================
   APPLICATION FORM
   ============================================================ */
.form-wrapper {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-section {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.form-section__title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-row--full {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.form-group label .required {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  width: 100%;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.form-group select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%238A8A8A' fill='none' stroke-width='1.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.form-group select option {
  background: var(--black-card);
  color: var(--white);
}

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

.form-group--error input,
.form-group--error select,
.form-group--error textarea {
  border-color: #c94c4c;
}

.form-group__error {
  color: #c94c4c;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: none;
}

.form-group--error .form-group__error {
  display: block;
}

/* Checkboxes */
.checkbox-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Honeypot */
.hp-field {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: -9999px;
  opacity: 0;
  height: 0;
  width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Radio group */
.radio-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.radio-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.radio-label input[type="radio"] {
  accent-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* NDA Checkbox */
.nda-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.nda-check input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  accent-color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nda-check label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Form submit area */
.form-submit {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.form-submit .btn {
  min-width: 240px;
}

/* Form messages */
.form-message {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: none;
}

.form-message--success {
  background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.3);
  color: #81c784;
  display: block;
}

.form-message--error {
  background: rgba(201, 76, 76, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 76, 76, 0.3);
  color: #e57373;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .checkbox-group {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* What happens next (apply page) */
.next-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.next-step {
  text-align: center;
}

.next-step__number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-accent);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.next-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.next-step p {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .next-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   LOADING SPINNER (for form submit)
   ============================================================ */
.btn--loading {
  position: relative;
  color: transparent !important;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn--loading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin: -10px 0 0 -10px;
  border: 2px solid var(--black-deep);
  border-top-color: transparent;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.6s linear infinite;
}

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

/* ============================================================
   STATS / BY THE NUMBERS
   ============================================================ */
.stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 40px 20px 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--black-card);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.stat-item__number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.stat-item__label {
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .stat-item__number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SECURITY & PRIVACY SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.security-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.security-card {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.security-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.security-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
}

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

.security-card__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.security-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.security-card p {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Detailed variant (services page — horizontal layout) */
.security-grid--detailed {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.security-card--detailed {
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.security-card--detailed .security-card__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.security-intro {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.security-intro p {
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .security-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .security-grid--detailed {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY ELITE NERDS (HOME) — FEATURE ROWS
   ============================================================ */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.why-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.why-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover .why-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-card p {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

/* ============================================================
   ALL PLANS INCLUDE (SERVICES PAGE)
   ============================================================ */
.includes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.includes-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.includes-item:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.03);
}

.includes-item__icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.includes-item:hover .includes-item__icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.includes-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.includes-item p {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

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

/* ============================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 28px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  padding-left: 16px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.faq-item h3 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--platinum);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:hover h3 {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.faq-item p {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   TEAM / APPROACH SECTION (ABOUT)
   ============================================================ */
.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.approach-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 24px;
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.approach-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
}

.approach-item__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.approach-item:hover .approach-item__icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.approach-item h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.approach-item p {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

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

/* ============================================================
   TRUST BADGES (APPLY PAGE)
   ============================================================ */
.trust-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.trust-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 16px;
}

.trust-item__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.trust-item p {
  color: var(--silver-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .trust-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   UI/UX ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Smooth scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--black-deep);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--black-surface);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--silver-muted);
}

/* Enhanced focus visible for keyboard nav */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* Footer link hover animations */
.footer__links a {
  transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}

.footer__links a:hover {
  padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Enhanced form focus glow */
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
}

/* Selection highlight */
::selection {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Reduced motion: disable animations for users who prefer it */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }

  .fade-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
}