:root{
  --bg: #1c120b;
  --ink: #f5e7d2;

  --glass: rgba(31,20,12,.72);
  --stroke: rgba(210,165,108,.22);

  --cyan: #d8a45d;
  --mag:  #8f4f31;

  --shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.48);
  --radius: 18px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html,body{height:100%}
html{ scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body{
  margin:0;
  font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "Segoe UI", Tahoma, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none}
.wrap{
  width:min(1180px, calc(100% - 40px));
  margin:0 auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   FIXED / ANIMATING VIDEO BACKGROUND
   ============================================================ */
.bg{
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-3;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(58% 72% at 14% 18%, rgba(191,123,67,.28), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(46% 58% at 86% 12%, rgba(216,164,93,.16), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #5a301d 0%, #2a1a11 34%, #140d09 100%);
}

.bgVideo{
  display:none;
}

.bgVignette{
  position:absolute; inset:-2px;
  background: radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 45%, rgba(0,0,0,.08), rgba(0,0,0,.58) 68%, rgba(0,0,0,.82));
  z-index:1;
}
.bgGradient{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(98,54,29,.12), rgba(28,18,11,.52) 48%, rgba(16,10,7,.82)),
    radial-gradient(55% 45% at 50% 100%, rgba(216,164,93,.10), transparent 70%);
  z-index:2;
}
.bgNoise{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  z-index:3;
  opacity:.10;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='240' height='240'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='240' height='240' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.35'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Global scrim ABOVE the video, BELOW the content */
.pageScrim{
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 18%, rgba(255,228,182,.05), rgba(0,0,0,.32) 68%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(34,21,13,.08), rgba(34,21,13,.44) 52%, rgba(16,10,7,.68));
}

/* Mobile Safari stability for fixed animating video */
@supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
  .bgVideo{
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(1.02);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT STACKING: content scrolls on top
   ============================================================ */
.topbar{
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:50; /* above everything */
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background: rgba(25,16,10,.64);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(210,165,108,.16);
}

main.wrap{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5; /* always above bg + scrim */
}

/* ============================================================
   TOPBAR
   ============================================================ */
.topbarInner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:14px 0;
  gap:14px;
}
.brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px}
.brandLogo{width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px}
.brandKicker{
  font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.22em;
  color: rgba(245,231,210,.68);
}
.brandName{
  font-size:18px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.08em;
  font-family: "Rockwell", Georgia, serif;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(216,164,93,.16);
}

.nav{display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:center}
.nav a{
  font-size:14px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.78);
  padding:10px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: .2s ease;
}
.nav a:hover{
  background: rgba(216,164,93,.10);
  color: rgba(245,231,210,.95);
}
.pill{
  border:1px solid rgba(216,164,93,.35);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(216,164,93,.14), rgba(143,79,49,.12));
}

.navToggle{
  display:none;
  width:44px; height:40px;
  border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.20);
  background: rgba(10,16,26,.35);
  cursor:pointer;
}
.navToggle span{
  display:block;
  width:18px; height:2px;
  background: rgba(234,240,255,.80);
  margin:4px auto;
  border-radius:2px;
}

.mobileNav{
  display:none;
  padding: 10px 20px 16px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
}
.mobileNav a{
  display:block;
  padding:12px 10px;
  border-radius:14px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.82);
}
.mobileNav a:hover{ background: rgba(216,164,93,.10); }
.mobileNav.open{display:block}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr .75fr;
  gap:18px;
  padding: 42px 0 10px 0;
}

.heroCard{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,16,26,.70), rgba(10,16,26,.55));
  border:1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.20);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding: 24px;
  position:relative;
}
.heroCard:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:-2px;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 20% 15%, rgba(65,214,255,.12), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(60% 60% at 80% 20%, rgba(195,71,255,.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.badgeRow{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-bottom:14px}
.badge{
  font-size:12px;
  padding:7px 10px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(65,214,255,.30);
  background: rgba(65,214,255,.10);
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.90);
}
.badge.ghost{
  border-color: rgba(160,185,230,.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.78);
}

h1{
  margin: 6px 0 10px 0;
  font-family: "Rockwell", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.neon{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--mag));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(216,164,93,.18);
}

.lead{
  margin:0 0 18px 0;
  font-size:16px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.78);
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.ctaRow{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; align-items:center}

.btn{
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.20);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1;
  min-height: 44px;              /* ensures equal height */
  padding: 12px 16px;            /* explicit, not inherited */
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: .18s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
button.btn{
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.20);
  background: rgba(10,16,26,.35);
}
.btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(216,164,93,.30);
  background: rgba(216,164,93,.10);
}
.btn.primary{
  border-color: rgba(216,164,93,.45);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(216,164,93,.20), rgba(143,79,49,.20));
}

.statRow{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.stat{
  border-radius: 14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  padding: 12px 12px;
}
.statVal{font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.02em}
.statLbl{font-size:12px; color: rgba(234,240,255,.70); margin-top:4px}

/* Right panel */
.sidePanel{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,16,26,.70), rgba(10,16,26,.55));
  border:1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.20);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.panelHead{
  padding: 16px 16px 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(18,28,47,.50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
}
.panelTitle{font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.04em}
.panelSub{font-size:12px; color: rgba(234,240,255,.70); margin-top:4px}
.panelBody{padding: 14px 14px 16px 14px; display:grid; gap:10px}

.statusItem{
  display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  padding: 12px;
}
.statusDot{
  width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.05), 0 0 24px rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.statusDot.ok{ background: rgba(80,255,190,.85); }
.statusDot.warn{ background: rgba(255,210,90,.85); }
.statusDot.info{ background: rgba(65,214,255,.85); }

.statusTop{font-weight:700}
.statusBot{font-size:12px; color: rgba(234,240,255,.70); margin-top:2px}
.statusRight{
  margin-left:auto;
  font-size:12px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.62);
}
.miniNote{
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size:12px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.62);
  padding: 8px 10px;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.section{padding: 44px 0 10px 0}

.sectionHead{
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:10px;
}
.sectionHead h2{
  margin:0;
  font-family: "Rockwell", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.sectionHead p{
  margin:0;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.70);
  max-width: 60ch;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:12px;
}

.card{
  border-radius: 16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(10,16,26,.44);
  padding: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.card.slim{padding: 12px}
.cardTitle{font-weight:800}
.cardSub{margin-top:6px; font-size:12px; color: rgba(234,240,255,.70)}
.cardBody{margin-top:10px; font-size:13px; color: rgba(234,240,255,.74); line-height:1.45}

.agencyCard{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-accent) 26%, rgba(160,185,230,.14));
  background:
    radial-gradient(90% 110% at 100% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-accent) 18%, transparent), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,16,26,.52), rgba(10,16,26,.72));
}

.agencyCard::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0 auto 0 0;
  width:4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--agency-accent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-deep) 78%, black));
  opacity:.95;
}

.agencyCardTop{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 62px minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:12px;
  align-items:center;
}

.agencyCardHeadText{
  min-width:0;
}

.agencyBadge{
  width:62px;
  height:62px;
  border-radius:18px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  font-family:"Rockwell", Georgia, serif;
  font-size:22px;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:#f8eddc;
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-accent) 48%, rgba(255,255,255,.18));
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-accent) 28%, rgba(255,255,255,.06)), color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-deep) 82%, rgba(0,0,0,.42))),
    rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08),
    0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

.agencyTone{
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  justify-self:start;
  margin-top:2px;
  padding:7px 10px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-accent) 38%, rgba(255,255,255,.12));
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-accent) 12%, rgba(255,255,255,.03));
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-accent) 72%, #f5e7d2);
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.agencyStatus{
  margin-top:10px;
  padding:10px 11px;
  border-radius:14px;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.45;
  border:1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.72);
}

.agencyStatus.open{
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-accent) 34%, rgba(110,255,190,.28));
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-accent) 9%, rgba(110,255,190,.05));
}

.agencyStatus.closed{
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-accent) 24%, rgba(255,210,150,.18));
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--agency-deep) 14%, rgba(255,255,255,.03));
}

.steps{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:12px;
}
.step{
  border-radius: 16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(10,16,26,.44);
  padding: 14px;
  display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start;
}
.stepNum{
  width:34px; height:34px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(65,214,255,.32);
  background: rgba(65,214,255,.10);
  font-weight:900;
}
.stepTitle{font-weight:800}
.stepText{margin-top:6px; font-size:13px; color: rgba(234,240,255,.74); line-height:1.45}

.final{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border:1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.20);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(65,214,255,.10), rgba(195,71,255,.10));
  padding: 18px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.final h2{margin:0 0 6px 0; font-family:"Rockwell", Georgia, serif;}
.final p{margin:0; color: rgba(234,240,255,.78)}
.finalBtns{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap}

.footer{
  padding: 26px 0 30px 0;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.62);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.footerLinks{display:flex; gap:14px}
.footerLinks a:hover{color: rgba(234,240,255,.88)}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero{grid-template-columns:1fr; padding-top: 28px}
  .grid{grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr))}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .nav{display:none}
  .navToggle{display:block}
  .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .statRow{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ============================================================
   MODAL (How to Connect)
   ============================================================ */
.modal{
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 80;           /* above topbar */
  display: none;
}
.modal.open{ display: block; }

.modalBackdrop{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.modalPanel{
  position: relative;
  width: min(860px, calc(100% - 28px));
  margin: 6vh auto;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.22);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,16,26,.86), rgba(10,16,26,.72));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.70);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.modalHead{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 16px 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(18,28,47,.55);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
}

.modalKicker{
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.65);
}

.modalTitle{
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.modalClose{
  width: 40px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.18);
  background: rgba(10,16,26,.40);
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.88);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.modalClose:hover{
  border-color: rgba(65,214,255,.30);
  background: rgba(65,214,255,.10);
}

.modalBody{
  padding: 16px;
}

.connectGrid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.connectCard{
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  padding: 14px;
}

.connectStep{
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.stepPill{
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(65,214,255,.30);
  background: rgba(65,214,255,.10);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.connectTitle{
  font-weight: 900;
}

.connectText{
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.76);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.codeLine{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  align-items:center;
  margin-top:10px;
  padding:10px 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(10,16,26,.35);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.codeLine code{
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.92);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.copyBtn{
  margin-left: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.88);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: .18s ease;
}
.copyBtn:hover{
  border-color: rgba(65,214,255,.30);
  background: rgba(65,214,255,.10);
}

.connectFooter{
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.connectHint{
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.70);
  max-width: 66ch;
}

.connectActions{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* prevent page scroll when modal is open */
body.modalLock{
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 820px){
  .connectGrid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .modalPanel{ margin: 4vh auto; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FORM (Whitelist Application)
   ============================================================ */
.formGrid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:12px;
}

.fRow{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.fRow.full{ grid-column: 1 / -1; }

.fRow label{
  font-size:12px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.72);
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}

.fRow input,
.fRow textarea{
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.18);
  background: rgba(10,16,26,.35);
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.92);
  padding: 12px 12px;
  outline: none;
}

.fRow input:focus,
.fRow textarea:focus{
  border-color: rgba(65,214,255,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(65,214,255,.08);
}

.fRow input.field-valid,
.fRow textarea.field-valid,
.fRow select.field-valid{
  border-color: rgba(80,255,190,.55);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 2px rgba(80,255,190,.14),
    0 0 16px rgba(80,255,190,.20);
}

.checks{
  padding: 8px 0 2px 0;
}
.chk{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  user-select:none;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.80);
}
.chk input{ width:16px; height:16px; }

.formNote{
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.70);
}

@media (max-width: 820px){
  .formGrid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.fRow select{
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.18);
  background: rgba(10,16,26,.35);
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.92);
  padding: 12px 12px;
  outline: none;
}

.fRow select:focus{
  border-color: rgba(65,214,255,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(65,214,255,.08);
}

.formHint{
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.70);
}

/* ============================================================
   APPLY PAGE (Premium layout)
   ============================================================ */
.applyWrap{ padding-bottom: 110px; } /* space for sticky bar */

.applyHero{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .75fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 34px 0 10px 0;
}

.applyHeroCard{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.22);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,16,26,.78), rgba(10,16,26,.62));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.65);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding: 18px;
  position:relative;
}
.applyHeroCard:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:-2px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 18% 12%, rgba(65,214,255,.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 82% 18%, rgba(195,71,255,.14), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.applyHeroTop{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.applyTag{
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.72);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.applyMeta{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.72);
}
.applyDot{
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(80,255,190,.85);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(80,255,190,.10), 0 0 26px rgba(80,255,190,.18);
}

.applyTitle{
  margin: 8px 0 8px 0;
  font-family: "Rockwell", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.applyNeon{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-left: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--mag));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  color: transparent;
}

.applyLead{
  margin:0 0 14px 0;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.78);
  max-width: 75ch;
}

.applyInfoRow{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.applyInfo{
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  padding: 12px;
}
.applyInfoVal{ font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.applyInfoLbl{ margin-top: 4px; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(234,240,255,.70); }

.applySideCard{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.22);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,16,26,.74), rgba(10,16,26,.58));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.60);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.applySideHead{
  padding: 16px 16px 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(18,28,47,.55);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
}
.applySideTitle{ font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.applySideSub{ margin-top: 4px; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(234,240,255,.70); }

.applyProgress{ padding: 14px 16px; display:grid; gap: 10px; }
.applyProgressBar{
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.16);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.applyProgressFill{
  height:100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(65,214,255,.95), rgba(195,71,255,.90));
  width: 0%;
  transition: width .25s ease;
}
.applyProgressMeta{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.72);
}
.applyProgressHint{ color: rgba(234,240,255,.60); }

.applyTip{
  padding: 12px 16px 16px 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
}
.applyTipTitle{ font-weight: 900; }
.applyTipList{
  margin: 10px 0 0 18px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.74);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.applySection{ padding: 18px 0 6px 0; }
.applyCard{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.22);
  background: rgba(10,16,26,.72);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.62);
  padding: 14px;
}

.applySectionHead{
  margin: 14px 0 6px 0;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
}
.applySectionTitle{ font-weight: 900; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.applySectionSub{ margin-top:4px; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(234,240,255,.70); }

.applyFormGrid{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
}

.applyCounters{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.applyInlineNotice{
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.74);
  min-height: 44px;
}

/* Sticky submit bar */
.applySticky{
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 16px;
  z-index: 60;
  pointer-events: none; /* enable clicks only on inner */
}
.applyStickyInner{
  width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 40px));
  margin: 0 auto;
  pointer-events: auto;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.22);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,16,26,.86), rgba(10,16,26,.72));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.70);
  padding: 14px 14px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.applyStickyTitle{ font-weight: 900; }
.applyStickySub{ margin-top:4px; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(234,240,255,.70); }
.applyStickyRight{ display:flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.applyFooter{ padding-bottom: 140px; }

/* Dynamic shared application page */
.dynamicApplyGrid{
  align-items: start;
  gap: 14px;
}
.dynamicApplyGrid .dynamicSectionHead{
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
}
.dynamicApplyGrid .dynamicField.full{
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.dynamicApplyGrid .dynamicField textarea{
  min-height: 132px;
}
.dynamicApplyGrid .dynamicField.full textarea{
  min-height: 172px;
}

#pubAnswers{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}
#pubAnswers .card.full{
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  #pubAnswers{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .applyHero{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .applyInfoRow{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .applyFormGrid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .applyStickyInner{ flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .applyStickyRight{ justify-content: stretch; }
  .applyStickyRight .btn{ width: 100%; }
}
/* ============================================================
   TOGGLE (checkbox styled as switch)
   ============================================================ */
.toggle{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  user-select: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.toggle input{
  position:absolute;
  opacity:0;
  width:1px;
  height:1px;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.toggleTrack{
  width: 56px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,185,230,.18);
  background: rgba(10,16,26,.35);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding: 3px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  transition: background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}

.toggleKnob{
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(234,240,255,.85);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transform: translateX(0);
  transition: transform .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}

.toggleText{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,.78);
}

.toggleOn{ opacity: .55; }
.toggleOff{ opacity: 1; }

.toggle input:checked + .toggleTrack{
  background: rgba(65,214,255,.14);
  border-color: rgba(65,214,255,.35);
}

.toggle input:checked + .toggleTrack .toggleKnob{
  transform: translateX(24px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
}

.toggle input:checked ~ .toggleText .toggleOn{ opacity: 1; }
.toggle input:checked ~ .toggleText .toggleOff{ opacity: .55; }

/* Focus ring (keyboard) */
.toggle input:focus-visible + .toggleTrack{
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(65,214,255,.10);
}

.toggle.field-valid{
  border-color: rgba(80,255,190,.40);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(80,255,190,.18),
    0 0 18px rgba(80,255,190,.14);
}

.toggle.field-valid .toggleTrack{
  border-color: rgba(80,255,190,.42);
  background: rgba(80,255,190,.10);
}

/* ============================================================
   LOGIN BANNER (Top of Apply Page)
   ============================================================ */

.applyLoginBanner {
  padding: 4px 0 20px 0;
  animation: slideDown 0.5s ease-out;
}

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

.applyLoginCard {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.12), rgba(10, 16, 26, 0.7) 55%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated gradient border effect */
.applyLoginCard::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(75% 80% at 10% 15%, rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.25), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02));
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0.7;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.applyLoginCard:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* When logged in, change to success colors */
.applyLoginCard.logged-in {
  border-color: rgba(67, 181, 129, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(67, 181, 129, 0.14), rgba(10, 16, 26, 0.7) 55%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(30, 90, 60, 0.26);
}

.applyLoginCard.logged-in::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(75% 80% at 10% 15%, rgba(67, 181, 129, 0.25), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02));
}

.applyLoginIcon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.15);
  color: rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.95);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.applyLoginCard.logged-in .applyLoginIcon {
  background: rgba(67, 181, 129, 0.15);
  color: rgba(67, 181, 129, 0.95);
}

.applyLoginContent {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.applyLoginTitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.95);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.applyLoginRequired {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 90, 90, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 90, 90, 0.3);
  color: rgba(255, 140, 140, 0.95);
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Hide "REQUIRED" badge when logged in */
.applyLoginCard.logged-in .applyLoginRequired {
  display: none;
}

.applyLoginText {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.75);
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.applyLoginBtn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 180px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.9), rgba(114, 137, 218, 0.8));
  border: 1px solid rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.applyLoginBtn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(88, 101, 242, 1), rgba(114, 137, 218, 0.95));
}

/* When logged in - button shows avatar and username */
.applyLoginBtn.logged-in {
  min-width: 240px;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  background: rgba(67, 181, 129, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(67, 181, 129, 0.35);
  color: rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.95);
  cursor: default;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(67, 181, 129, 0.2);
}

.applyLoginBtn.logged-in:hover {
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.applyLoginBtn .login-avatar {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Success checkmark when logged in */
.applyLoginBtn.logged-in::after {
  content: "\2713";
  color: rgba(67, 181, 129, 0.95);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-left: auto;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(67, 181, 129, 0.45);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(67, 181, 129, 0.14);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .applyLoginCard {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .applyLoginBtn {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: unset;
  }

  .applyLoginBtn.logged-in {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .applyLoginTitle {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   LANDING PAGE BRAND ALIGNMENT
   ============================================================ */
.homePage{
  background: #0b0504;
}

.homePage .bg{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 11, 8, .18), rgba(11, 5, 4, .84)),
    url("./assets/bg-poster.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
}

.homePage .bgVignette{
  background:
    radial-gradient(72% 72% at 50% 42%, rgba(27, 10, 4, .08), rgba(15, 7, 4, .72) 66%, rgba(5, 3, 2, .94));
}

.homePage .bgGradient{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(63, 18, 10, .12), rgba(22, 11, 8, .58) 42%, rgba(10, 5, 4, .90)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 8%, rgba(221, 95, 36, .18), transparent 24%);
}

.homePage .pageScrim{
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 55% at 50% 12%, rgba(212, 85, 30, .07), transparent 42%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31, 13, 9, .10), rgba(17, 8, 6, .54) 55%, rgba(8, 4, 3, .74));
}

.homePage .topbar{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 12, 8, .90), rgba(20, 9, 7, .82));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(185, 129, 79, .16);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, .24);
}

.homePage .topbarInner{
  min-height: 78px;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.homePage .brand{
  gap: 14px;
}

.homePage .brandText{
  display:grid;
  gap:3px;
}

.homePage .brandLogo{
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.homePage .brandKicker{
  font-size: 10px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: .30em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(232, 212, 186, .62);
}

.homePage .brandName,
.homePage h1,
.homePage .sectionHead h2,
.homePage .cardTitle,
.homePage .stepTitle,
.homePage .panelTitle,
.homePage .final h2{
  font-family: Rockwell, "Arial Black", Cambria, Georgia, serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.homePage .brandName{
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: .95;
  color: #f7e5c8;
  text-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(215, 74, 28, .12);
}

.homePage .nav{
  margin-left: auto;
  gap: 12px;
}

.homePage .nav a{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  border-radius: 0;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(240, 224, 201, .74);
}

.homePage .nav a::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  bottom: 3px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(233, 166, 101, 0), rgba(233, 166, 101, .95), rgba(233, 166, 101, 0));
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(.45);
  transition: opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}

.homePage .nav a:hover{
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255, 244, 228, .96);
}

.homePage .nav a:hover::after{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.homePage .pill{
  min-height: 40px;
  margin-left: 6px;
  padding: 0 19px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(230, 156, 94, .34);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(182, 77, 40, .92), rgba(125, 46, 23, .90));
  color: rgba(255, 244, 228, .98);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(53, 18, 9, .32);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 226, 186, .18),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(81, 26, 12, .24),
    0 10px 24px rgba(92, 28, 12, .26);
}

.homePage .pill::after{
  display:none;
}

.homePage .mobileNav{
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(193, 139, 92, .12);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(25, 10, 8, .92), rgba(16, 8, 6, .95));
}

.homePage .mobileNav a{
  min-height: 44px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.homePage .mobileNav a:hover{
  background: rgba(209, 101, 46, .12);
  color: rgba(255, 244, 228, .96);
}

.homePage .navToggle{
  border-color: rgba(193, 139, 92, .20);
  background: rgba(32, 13, 9, .72);
}

.homePage .hero{
  gap: 22px;
  padding-top: 54px;
}

.homePage .heroCard,
.homePage .sidePanel,
.homePage .final{
  position:relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.homePage .heroCard,
.homePage .sidePanel{
  border-color: rgba(196, 143, 96, .20);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(29, 14, 10, .90), rgba(18, 10, 8, .80));
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, .42);
}

.homePage .heroCard::before{
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 55% at 18% 12%, rgba(227, 126, 59, .22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(55% 65% at 82% 18%, rgba(121, 26, 11, .20), transparent 62%);
}

.homePage .heroCard::after,
.homePage .sidePanel::after,
.homePage .final::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(241, 202, 148, .07);
  border-radius: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.homePage .heroCard{
  padding: 30px;
}

.homePage h1{
  max-width: 12.5ch;
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.35vw, 4rem);
  line-height: .98;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.homePage .neon{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f7ddad, #df5f29);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.homePage .lead{
  max-width: 60ch;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(246, 232, 208, .82);
}

.homePage .badgeRow{
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.homePage .badge{
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-color: rgba(223, 119, 60, .38);
  background: rgba(148, 42, 18, .28);
  color: #fff1dd;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  font-size: 11px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 210, .08);
}

.homePage .badge.ghost{
  border-color: rgba(194, 143, 96, .18);
  background: rgba(255, 243, 228, .05);
}

.homePage .ctaRow{
  margin-top: 24px;
  gap: 12px;
}

.homePage .btn,
.homePage button.btn{
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-color: rgba(194, 143, 96, .18);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(48, 20, 14, .70), rgba(24, 11, 8, .86));
  color: #f6e9d0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.homePage .btn.primary{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(168, 67, 30, .92), rgba(102, 33, 16, .96));
  border-color: rgba(231, 177, 109, .28);
  color: #fff1dc;
}

.homePage .btn:hover,
.homePage button.btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(223, 119, 60, .32);
  background: rgba(214, 92, 36, .14);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, .24);
}

.homePage .btn.primary:hover{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(205, 91, 48, .96), rgba(140, 52, 26, .94));
}

.homePage .statRow{
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.homePage .stat,
.homePage .statusItem{
  border-color: rgba(194, 143, 96, .15);
  background: rgba(255, 243, 228, .04);
}

.homePage .stat{
  padding: 16px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.homePage .statVal{
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff0d2;
}

.homePage .statLbl{
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(242, 225, 196, .68);
}

.homePage .panelHead{
  padding: 18px 18px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(56, 21, 14, .70), rgba(27, 12, 9, .76));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(193, 139, 92, .16);
}

.homePage .panelTitle{
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: #f2e0c0;
}

.homePage .panelSub{
  color: rgba(240, 224, 194, .64);
}

.homePage .statusTop{
  color: #f5e6c9;
}

.homePage .statusBot,
.homePage .miniNote{
  color: rgba(245, 229, 201, .72);
}

.homePage .statusRight{
  color: rgba(233, 209, 174, .64);
}

.homePage .statusDot.ok{
  background: rgba(115, 176, 98, .92);
}

.homePage .statusDot.warn{
  background: rgba(225, 181, 92, .92);
}

.homePage .statusDot.info{
  background: rgba(214, 92, 36, .92);
}

.homePage .miniNote{
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(213, 117, 55, .42);
  background: rgba(255, 240, 220, .03);
}

.homePage .section{
  padding-top: 54px;
}

.homePage .sectionHead{
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.homePage .sectionHead h2{
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 29px;
}

.homePage .sectionHead h2::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 110px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(227, 169, 95, .95), rgba(227, 169, 95, 0));
}

.homePage .sectionHead p{
  max-width: 58ch;
  color: rgba(241, 225, 196, .72);
}

.homePage .card,
.homePage .step{
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  border-color: rgba(196, 143, 96, .18);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37, 18, 13, .90), rgba(23, 12, 9, .82));
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.homePage .card:hover,
.homePage .step:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(225, 167, 96, .26);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, .26);
}

.homePage .cardTitle,
.homePage .stepTitle{
  color: #f5e6c9;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.homePage .cardSub{
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(224, 198, 160, .68);
}

.homePage .cardBody,
.homePage .stepText{
  color: rgba(244, 229, 201, .76);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.homePage .stepNum{
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border-color: rgba(223, 119, 60, .36);
  background: rgba(143, 35, 17, .28);
  color: #ffebcb;
  font-size: 14px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 237, 209, .08);
}

.homePage .final{
  padding: 24px 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214, 92, 36, .24);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 50%, rgba(214, 92, 36, .14), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(56, 18, 12, .88), rgba(29, 13, 10, .82));
}

.homePage .final h2{
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2vw, 2.2rem);
  color: #f8e7c8;
}

.homePage .final p{
  color: rgba(244, 228, 198, .74);
}

.homePage .footer{
  color: rgba(238, 219, 193, .64);
}

.homePage .footerLinks a:hover{
  color: rgba(255, 241, 220, .96);
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .homePage .topbarInner{
    min-height: 72px;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .homePage .hero{
    padding-top: 30px;
  }

  .homePage h1{
    max-width: none;
  }

  .homePage .sectionHead{
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .homePage .brandName{
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px){
  .homePage .topbarInner{
    min-height: 68px;
  }

  .homePage .brandLogo{
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .homePage .brandKicker{
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: .24em;
  }

  .homePage .brandName{
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PANEL PARITY PASS
   Tightens homepage surfaces to match the main website card treatment.
   ============================================================ */
.homePage .heroCard,
.homePage .sidePanel,
.homePage .card,
.homePage .step,
.homePage .stat,
.homePage .statusItem,
.homePage .final{
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.homePage .heroCard,
.homePage .sidePanel{
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 136, 86, .24);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 160% at 100% 0%, rgba(92, 33, 18, .30), transparent 44%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24, 12, 9, .94), rgba(12, 7, 6, .88));
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 231, 199, .05),
    0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, .42);
}

.homePage .heroCard::before{
  opacity: .96;
  background:
    radial-gradient(46% 54% at 16% 10%, rgba(233, 150, 77, .18), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 84% 16%, rgba(103, 26, 14, .22), transparent 64%);
}

.homePage .heroCard::after,
.homePage .sidePanel::after{
  inset: 11px;
  border-color: rgba(247, 220, 177, .08);
}

.homePage .panelHead{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(49, 21, 15, .74), rgba(22, 11, 8, .82));
  border-bottom-color: rgba(191, 136, 86, .14);
}

.homePage .card,
.homePage .step{
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 136, 86, .18);
  background:
    radial-gradient(140% 120% at 100% 0%, rgba(74, 27, 15, .18), transparent 46%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 11, 8, .92), rgba(12, 7, 6, .88));
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 231, 199, .04),
    0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .30);
}

.homePage .card:hover,
.homePage .step:hover{
  border-color: rgba(224, 166, 95, .30);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 231, 199, .05),
    0 24px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, .34);
}

.homePage .stat,
.homePage .statusItem{
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 136, 86, .16);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 243, 228, .045), rgba(255, 243, 228, .025));
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 231, 199, .03);
}

.homePage .final{
  border-color: rgba(214, 92, 36, .28);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 50%, rgba(214, 92, 36, .16), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(50, 19, 13, .92), rgba(22, 11, 8, .88));
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 231, 199, .04),
    0 26px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .34);
}

/* ============================================================
   LANDING READABILITY PASS
   Narrows the composition and relaxes the display typography.
   ============================================================ */
.homePage main.wrap{
  width: min(1160px, calc(100% - 56px));
}

.homePage .hero{
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.28fr) 300px;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}

.homePage h1,
.homePage .sectionHead h2,
.homePage .cardTitle,
.homePage .stepTitle,
.homePage .panelTitle,
.homePage .final h2{
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: .015em;
}

.homePage h1{
  max-width: 15.6ch;
  font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 3.9vw, 4.15rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
}

.homePage .heroCard{
  padding: 30px 30px 24px;
}

.homePage .lead{
  max-width: 46ch;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.homePage .panelTitle{
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.homePage .grid{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.homePage .card,
.homePage .step{
  padding: 20px 18px;
}

.homePage .cardBody,
.homePage .stepText,
.homePage .statusBot,
.homePage .miniNote,
.homePage .final p{
  line-height: 1.56;
}

.homePage .steps{
  gap: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px){
  .homePage main.wrap{
    width: min(1080px, calc(100% - 48px));
  }

  .homePage .hero{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.14fr) 292px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .homePage .grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px){
  .homePage main.wrap{
    width: min(100%, calc(100% - 28px));
  }

  .homePage .heroCard{
    padding: 22px 20px 20px;
  }

  .homePage h1{
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 10vw, 3.55rem);
  }
}