/* ==================== PRELOADER ==================== */
.preloader{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;background:#001F3F;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:99999;transition:opacity .5s}
.preloader.hide{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.preloader-logo{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:3rem;font-weight:900;color:#D4AF37;animation:pulse 1.2s infinite}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.5;transform:scale(1.05)}}

/* ============================================================
   DREM VENTURES — MASTER STYLESHEET
   Color Palette: Midnight Blue (#001F3F), Slate Grey, Gold (#D4AF37)
   Typography: Montserrat (headings), Inter (body)
   ============================================================ */

/* ==================== RESET & BASE ==================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    --midnight: #001F3F;
    --midnight-light: #002B5C;
    --midnight-dark: #00152B;
    --slate: #4A5568;
    --slate-light: #718096;
    --slate-lighter: #A0AEC0;
    --gold: #D4AF37;
    --gold-light: #E8C547;
    --gold-dark: #B8960E;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --off-white: #F7F8FA;
    --light-bg: #F0F2F5;
    --dark-text: #1A202C;
    --body-text: #2D3748;
    --border: #E2E8F0;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 32px;
    --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Skip Navigation */
.skip-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--midnight);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    z-index: 100000;
    transition: top 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-nav:focus {
    top: 0;
    outline: 3px solid var(--gold-light);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--body-text);
    background: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

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

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

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

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

.mt-2 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ==================== BUTTONS ==================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--midnight);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-dark-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--midnight);
    border-color: var(--midnight);
}

.btn-dark-outline:hover {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 18px 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==================== NAVBAR ==================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 20px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: transparent;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 12px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

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

.nav-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.logo-d {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 2.1rem;
}

.logo-dot {
    color: var(--gold);
}

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

.nav-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--midnight) !important;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.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);
}

/* ==================== HERO ==================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--midnight-dark) 0%, var(--midnight) 40%, var(--midnight-light) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 43, 92, 0.4) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.hero-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
}

.hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-suffix {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 32px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.scroll-arrow {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    animation: scrollBounce 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(0);
    }
    40% {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(8px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(4px);
    }
}

/* ==================== TRUST BAR ==================== */
.trust-bar {
    background: var(--off-white);
    padding: 32px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.trust-items {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 48px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.trust-icon svg {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
}

.trust-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--midnight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.trust-text span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--slate-light);
}

/* ==================== SECTION HEADERS ==================== */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ==================== THE MODEL (4 PILLARS) ==================== */
.model {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.pillar {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 40px 28px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.pillar:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pillar:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.pillar-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-icon svg {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pillar-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.pillar-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pillar-points {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.pillar-points li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--slate-light);
    padding: 4px 0 4px 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.pillar-points li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
}

/* ==================== ECOSYSTEM ==================== */
.ecosystem {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--midnight);
}

.ecosystem .section-tag {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.ecosystem .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
}

.ecosystem .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

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

.venture-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.venture-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.venture-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.venture-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.venture-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.venture-status {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.status-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.status-dot.active {
    background: #48BB78;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.5);
}

.status-dot.building {
    background: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.status-dot.pipeline {
    background: var(--slate-light);
}

.venture-card-cta {
    border-style: dashed;
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ==================== COMPLIANCE ==================== */
.compliance {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.compliance-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.compliance-lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    margin: 16px 0 40px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.compliance-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
}

.compliance-feature {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.cf-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8px;
}

.cf-icon svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

.compliance-feature h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.compliance-feature p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Compliance Visual Card */
.compliance-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.compliance-card {
    background: var(--midnight);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.compliance-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -30%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.cc-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.cc-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #48BB78;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.7; }
}

.cc-metric {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cc-label {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cc-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    text-align: right;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.progress-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold));
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: width 1.5s ease-in-out;
}

.cc-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.cc-status {
    color: #48BB78;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==================== ABOUT ==================== */
.about {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image {
    position: relative;
}

.about-img-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--midnight), var(--midnight-light));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.about-initials {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 4px;
}

.about-img-placeholder span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.about-experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--midnight);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.exp-number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}

.exp-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.about-lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 16px 0;
}

.about-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-values {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 36px;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.value h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.value p {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    color: var(--slate-light) !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* ==================== CTA SECTION ==================== */
.cta-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--midnight-dark), var(--midnight));
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==================== RESOURCES PREVIEW ==================== */
.resources-preview {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.blog-img {
    height: 200px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 16px;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-img::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,31,63,0.1) 0%, rgba(0,31,63,0.7) 100%);
}

.blog-category {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.blog-body {
    padding: 24px;
}

.blog-body time {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--slate-light);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin: 10px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.blog-body p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==================== FOOTER ==================== */
.footer {
    background: var(--midnight-dark);
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-logo {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.footer-social svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-social a:hover svg {
    fill: var(--gold);
}

.footer-links h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 28px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==================== FOUNDERS PAGE ==================== */
.page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--midnight-dark), var(--midnight));
    padding: 140px 0 80px;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Founder Form */
.founder-form-section {
    padding: 80px 0 120px;
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.form-container {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 56px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-container h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-intro {
    color: var(--slate);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group label .required {
    color: #E53E3E;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    background: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
    outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
    min-height: 140px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--slate-lighter);
}

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

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

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

.checkbox-group label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--midnight);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    margin: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.char-count {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--slate-lighter);
    text-align: right;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==================== RESOURCES PAGE ==================== */
.resources-section {
    padding: 80px 0 120px;
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.resources-filter {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    background: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--slate);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--midnight);
}

.resources-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.resource-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.resource-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.resource-header {
    height: 200px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 16px;
    position: relative;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
}

.resource-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,31,63,0.1) 0%, rgba(0,31,63,0.7) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
}

.resource-body {
    padding: 24px;
}

.resource-body time {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--slate-light);
}

.resource-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin: 10px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.resource-body p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.resource-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.resource-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==================== FORM SUCCESS/ERROR ==================== */
.form-message {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: none;
}

.form-message.success {
    background: rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.3);
    color: #2F855A;
    display: block;
}

.form-message.error {
    background: rgba(229, 62, 62, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 62, 62, 0.3);
    color: #C53030;
    display: block;
}

/* ==================== ANIMATIONS ==================== */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

/* ==================== RESPONSIVE ==================== */
/* ===================== SAFE AREA (Notched Phones) ===================== */
@supports (padding: env(safe-area-inset-top)) {
    .navbar { padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top); }
    .footer { padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom); }
}

/* ===================== BODY SCROLL LOCK ===================== */
body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; position: fixed; width: 100%; }

/* ===================== NAV OVERLAY ===================== */
.nav-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-overlay.active { display: block; opacity: 1; }

/* ===================== PWA STANDALONE MODE ===================== */
@media (display-mode: standalone) {
    .navbar { padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px); }
    body { -webkit-user-select: none; user-select: none; }
    body input, body textarea, body [contenteditable] { -webkit-user-select: text; user-select: text; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .pillars {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

    .compliance-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .about-image {
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
        min-width: 44px;
        min-height: 44px;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 320px;
        height: 100vh;
        height: 100dvh;
        background: var(--midnight-dark);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 100px 32px 32px;
        padding-bottom: calc(32px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
        gap: 8px;
        transition: var(--transition);
        box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        z-index: 1001;
        overflow-y: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 12px 8px;
        min-height: 44px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-headline {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

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

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

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

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

    .trust-items {
        gap: 24px;
    }

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

    .form-container {
        padding: 32px 20px;
    }

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

    input, select, textarea {
        min-height: 44px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .btn {
        min-height: 48px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 100px 0 60px;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .trust-items {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

/* ==================== SCROLL REVEAL UTILITY ==================== */
[data-aos] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

[data-aos].aos-animate {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==================== CUSTOM SCROLLBAR ==================== */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--midnight-dark);
}

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

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

/* ==================== SELECTION ==================== */
::selection {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--midnight);
}

/* ==================== WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON ==================== */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 100px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: #25D366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 9990;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.whatsapp-float svg {
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==================== BACK TO TOP BUTTON ==================== */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--midnight);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 9990;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s, visibility 0.3s, transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

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

.back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--midnight);
}

/* ==================== COOKIE CONSENT BANNER ==================== */
.cookie-consent {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 21, 43, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 18px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    z-index: 99998;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.cookie-consent.show {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cookie-consent.hide {
    transform: translateY(100%);
}

.cookie-consent p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.cookie-consent a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 8px 24px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==================== LAZY LOADING IMAGE FADE ==================== */
img[loading="lazy"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

img[loading="lazy"].loaded,
img.loaded {
    opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .whatsapp-float {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        bottom: 90px;
        right: 16px;
    }
    
    .back-to-top {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        bottom: 24px;
        right: 16px;
    }

    .cookie-consent {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 16px;
    }
}

/* ==================== 404 page styles ==================== */
.error-page {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: linear-gradient(160deg, #00152B, #001F3F);
            text-align: center;
            padding: 40px 24px;
        }
        .error-code {
            font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(6rem, 15vw, 12rem);
            font-weight: 900;
            color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: -20px;
        }
        .error-title {
            font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
            color: #fff;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .error-desc {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            max-width: 480px;
            margin: 0 auto 40px;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }
        .error-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

/* ==================== privacy page styles ==================== */
.legal-page { padding: 120px 24px 80px; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
        .legal-page h1 { font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--midnight); margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .legal-page .updated { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 48px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
        .legal-page h2 { font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--midnight); margin: 40px 0 12px; }
        .legal-page p, .legal-page li { color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.9; font-size: 1rem; }
        .legal-page ul { padding-left: 24px; margin: 12px 0; }
        .legal-page a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ==================== terms page styles ==================== */
.legal-page { padding: 120px 24px 80px; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
        .legal-page h1 { font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--midnight); margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .legal-page .updated { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 48px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
        .legal-page h2 { font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--midnight); margin: 40px 0 12px; }
        .legal-page p, .legal-page li { color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.9; font-size: 1rem; }
        .legal-page ul { padding-left: 24px; margin: 12px 0; }
        .legal-page a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ==================== thank-you page styles ==================== */
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
        body{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;background:#001F3F;color:#fff;min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;padding:24px}
        .ty-logo{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:2rem;font-weight:900;margin-bottom:40px;text-decoration:none;color:#fff}
        .ty-logo .logo-d{color:#D4AF37}
        .ty-logo .logo-dot{color:#D4AF37}
        .ty-check{width:90px;height:90px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(212,175,55,0.12);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 28px}
        .ty-check svg{width:48px;height:48px;color:#D4AF37}
        h1{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:12px;font-weight:800}
        h1 span{color:#D4AF37}
        .ty-subtitle{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:1rem}

        /* Reference Number Card */
        .ref-card{background:rgba(212,175,55,0.08);border:1.5px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);border-radius:14px;padding:24px 32px;margin:0 auto 28px;max-width:420px;display:none}
        .ref-card.show{display:block;animation:fadeUp .4s ease}
        .ref-label{font-size:0.72rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:8px}
        .ref-number{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:900;color:#D4AF37;letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:10px}
        .ref-note{font-size:0.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);line-height:1.6}
        .ref-copy{margin-top:12px;display:inline-block;padding:6px 20px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);border-radius:8px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);font-size:0.8rem;cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:600}
        .ref-copy:hover{background:rgba(212,175,55,0.12);border-color:rgba(212,175,55,0.3);color:#D4AF37}

        /* Next Steps */
        .next-steps{max-width:480px;margin:0 auto 32px;text-align:left}
        .next-steps h3{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:0.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:16px;text-align:center}
        .step-item{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:16px}
        .step-icon{min-width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(212,175,55,0.1);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:0.75rem;color:#D4AF37}
        .step-text h4{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:0.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);margin-bottom:2px}
        .step-text p{font-size:0.76rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);line-height:1.5}

        .ty-btns{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:20px}
        .btn{display:inline-block;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:50px;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;text-decoration:none;transition:all .3s}
        .btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#D4AF37,#F2D06B);color:#001F3F}
        .btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.3)}
        .btn-outline{border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);color:#fff;background:transparent}
        .btn-outline:hover{border-color:#D4AF37;color:#D4AF37}
        .ty-info{margin-top:10px;padding:20px 28px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);border-radius:12px;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);max-width:480px;line-height:1.6}
        @keyframes fadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
        .ty-container{animation:fadeUp .6s ease}