/* ===== MEETMINDS — Premium Design System ===== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ===== CSS Variables ===== */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --blue:        #2D2A8C;
  --blue-dark:   #221f6e;
  --blue-light:  #5547c8;
  --purple:      #7A5AF8;
  --purple-dark: #6342e8;
  --purple-light:#a48afb;
  --coral:       #FF6B4A;
  --coral-dark:  #e5562f;
  --yellow:      #FFD166;
  --green:       #6BAA75;
  --bg:          #0C0A1C;
  --surface:     #13112A;
  --text:        #F0EFFF;
  --text-muted:  rgba(200,198,255,0.55);
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --gold:        #F2B705;
  /* Dark theme extras */
  --dark-base:    #0C0A1C;
  --dark-surface: #13112A;
  --dark-card:    rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  --neon-purple:  #9B6FFF;
  --neon-glow:    rgba(155,111,255,0.45);
  --card-border:  rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs:   0 1px 4px rgba(45,42,140,0.07);
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 12px rgba(45,42,140,0.09);
  --shadow:      0 8px 32px rgba(45,42,140,0.13);
  --shadow-lg:   0 20px 60px rgba(45,42,140,0.18);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(122,90,248,0.25);
  --shadow-coral:0 0 30px rgba(255,107,74,0.2);

  /* Shape */
  --radius:    16px;
  --radius-sm:  8px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;

  /* Motion */
  --transition:      0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);

  /* Fonts */
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* ===== Reset ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--dark-base);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
body::before {
  content: ''; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 600px at 15% 20%, rgba(122,90,248,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 500px at 85% 75%, rgba(255,107,74,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 400px 400px at 50% 50%, rgba(155,111,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation: bgShift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes bgShift {
  0%   { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1.04) translate(12px, 8px); }
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ===== Typography ===== */
h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); line-height: 1.2; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -1.5px; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.8px; }
h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; }
p  { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.8; }

/* Gradient text */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--purple) 60%, var(--coral) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ===== Layout ===== */
.container    { max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.section      { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-sm   { padding: 56px 0; }

/* ===== Announcement Topbar ===== */
.nav-topbar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1750 0%, #2D2A8C 55%, #3d2fa8 100%);
  padding: 10px 24px; text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.815rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  position: relative; z-index: 201;
}
.nav-topbar-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px; max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative;
}
.nav-topbar a { color: var(--yellow); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-topbar-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.ntb-close {
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none; border: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 1rem; padding: 4px 10px; line-height: 1;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.ntb-close:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ===== Navbar ===== */
nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(12,10,28,0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(155,111,255,0.14);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
nav.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  background: rgba(10,8,24,0.94);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 32px; max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; height: 68px;
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-logo-img { height: 42px; width: auto; display: block; }

/* ── UNDERLINE NAVIGATION ── */
.nav-pill {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
  background: none; border: none; border-radius: 0; padding: 0;
}
.nav-pill a {
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(200,198,255,0.55);
  padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 0;
  position: relative; transition: color 0.2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-pill a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -10px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple), var(--coral));
  transition: left 0.25s ease, right 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-pill a:hover { color: rgba(240,239,255,0.9); background: none; }
.nav-pill a:hover::after { left: 12%; right: 12%; }
.nav-pill a.active {
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700; background: none; box-shadow: none;
}
.nav-pill a.active::after { left: 0; right: 0; }

/* ── Dual action buttons ── */
.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-signin {
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(200,198,255,0.7);
  padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(155,111,255,0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.nav-signin:hover {
  color: #fff; border-color: rgba(155,111,255,0.6);
  background: rgba(155,111,255,0.1);
}
.nav-actions .btn-primary { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(155,111,255,0.4); }
.nav-actions .btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(155,111,255,0.6); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; border-radius: 10px; transition: background var(--transition); }
.hamburger:hover { background: rgba(155,111,255,0.1); }
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(220,218,255,0.8); margin: 5px 0;
  transition: var(--transition); border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
  padding: 12px 20px 20px;
  background: rgba(10,8,24,0.96);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(155,111,255,0.1);
}
.mobile-menu a {
  padding: 13px 16px; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(200,198,255,0.65);
  border-radius: 12px; transition: all var(--transition); font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { background: rgba(155,111,255,0.08); color: #fff; }
.mobile-menu a:last-child {
  margin-top: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon-purple), var(--blue));
  color: var(--white) !important; font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center; border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(155,111,255,0.35);
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity:1; }
  50%     { transform: scale(1.4); opacity:0.7; }
}

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: all var(--transition);
  font-family: var(--font-body); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transform: translateX(-100%); transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9B6FFF 0%, #5547C8 60%, #2D2A8C 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(155,111,255,0.4), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15) inset;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(155,111,255,0.6), 0 0 60px rgba(155,111,255,0.18) !important;
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(155,111,255,0.3);
  color: rgba(220,218,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(155,111,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(155,111,255,0.6);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(155,111,255,0.2);
}
.btn-coral {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8060 0%, #FF6B4A 50%, var(--coral-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,107,74,0.35);
}
.btn-coral:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255,107,74,0.55), 0 0 50px rgba(255,107,74,0.18) !important;
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  color: rgba(240,239,255,0.85); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.btn-sm   { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 0.83rem; }
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ===== Tags ===== */
.tag {
  display: inline-block; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--surface); color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.tag-blue  { background: rgba(45,42,140,0.08);  color: var(--blue); }
.tag-purple{ background: rgba(122,90,248,0.1);  color: var(--purple); }
.tag-coral { background: rgba(255,107,74,0.1);  color: var(--coral); }
.tag-green { background: rgba(107,170,117,0.1); color: var(--green); }
.tag-gold  { background: rgba(242,183,5,0.12);  color: #b38600; }
.tag-yellow{ background: rgba(255,209,102,0.2); color: #8a6900; }

/* ===== Cards ===== */
.card {
  background: rgba(19,17,42,0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(155,111,255,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(155,111,255,0.22);
}

/* ===== Grid ===== */
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 28px; }

/* ===== Eyebrow / Section Header ===== */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--coral);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--coral), var(--yellow));
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.section-header .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; justify-content: center; }
.section-header h2 { color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-header p  { max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.08rem; }

/* ===== Dividers ===== */
.wave-divider { width: 100%; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0; }
.wave-divider svg { display: block; width: 100%; }

/* ===== Glass Card ===== */
.glass-card {
  background: rgba(19,17,42,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* ===== Filter Bar ===== */
.filter-bar { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.filter-btn {
  padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 30px; font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(155,111,255,0.2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); color: rgba(200,198,255,0.65);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: rgba(155,111,255,0.5); color: rgba(240,239,255,0.9); }
.filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon-purple), var(--blue));
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(155,111,255,0.35);
}

/* ===== Page Header ===== */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0c0a1c 0%, #130f2a 50%, #0e0c20 100%);
  padding: 88px 0 72px; text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(155,111,255,0.1);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header::before { display: none; }
.page-header::after { display: none; }
/* Color strip at top of page-header */
.page-header-bar {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple) 0%, var(--coral) 55%, var(--yellow) 100%);
}
.page-header h1 { margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative; }
.page-header p  { font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }

/* ===== Marquee / Ticker ===== */
.marquee-wrapper { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; }
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 0;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 0 40px; white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.marquee-item span { color: var(--yellow); font-weight: 700; }
.marquee-dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }

/* ===== Scroll-reveal base ===== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ===== Interest / Hobby Bubbles ===== */
.interest-bubble {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(155,111,255,0.2);
  color: rgba(200,198,255,0.75); cursor: default;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.interest-bubble:hover {
  border-color: rgba(155,111,255,0.55); color: #F0EFFF;
  background: rgba(155,111,255,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(155,111,255,0.2);
}

/* ===== Footer — NEW TEMPLATE ===== */
footer { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

/* ── 1. Pre-footer bold CTA band ── */
.footer-cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #0d0b24 0%, #1d1a50 50%, #2D2A8C 100%);
  padding: 90px 28px; text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-cta-band::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px; pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-cta-band::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 700px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(122,90,248,0.28) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: -250px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-cta-band .fcb-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.fcb-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-cta-band h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.footer-cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 38px; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.footer-cta-band .btn-primary {
  background: var(--white) !important; color: var(--blue) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  font-size: 1rem; padding: 16px 38px;
}
.footer-cta-band .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #e8f4f8 !important; transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}

/* ── 2. Dark footer body ── */
.footer-body {
  background: #080620;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-body::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(122,90,248,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  bottom: -200px; left: -100px; pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-body::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  width: 350px; height: 350px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,107,74,0.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: -80px; right: -60px; pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── 3. Centered brand section ── */
.footer-brand-section {
  text-align: center; padding: 64px 28px 44px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
}
.footer-logo {
  height: 40px; width: auto; display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.footer-brand-section > p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.footer-socials {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center;
}
.footer-socials a {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(155,111,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,111,255,0.18);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(200,198,255,0.6);
}
.footer-socials a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px); color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(155,111,255,0.35);
}
.footer-socials a.ig:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f09433,#e6683c,#dc2743,#cc2366,#bc1888); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(220,39,67,0.4); }
.footer-socials a.li:hover { background: #0077b5; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0,119,181,0.4); }
.footer-socials a.tw:hover { background: #1a91da; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(26,145,218,0.4); }

/* ── 4. Equal-column links grid ── */
.footer-links-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 36px; padding: 52px 28px 44px;
  max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.67rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.24); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-col a {
  display: block; font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 11px; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--white); padding-left: 4px; }

/* ── 5. Compact newsletter ── */
.footer-nl-wrap {
  text-align: center; padding: 0 28px 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding-top: 44px; position: relative;
}
.footer-nl-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.36);
  margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: italic;
}
.footer-nl-compact {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px 52px;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-nl-compact input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 220px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 40px; padding: 12px 22px;
  color: var(--white); font-size: 0.88rem; outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition); font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.footer-nl-compact input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.footer-nl-compact input:focus { border-color: var(--purple); }
.footer-nl-compact button {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--blue));
  color: var(--white); border: none; border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 12px 28px; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap; font-family: var(--font-body);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(122,90,248,0.32);
}
.footer-nl-compact button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(122,90,248,0.48); }

/* ── 6. Legal bar ── */
.footer-legal {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 22px 32px; display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem; max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
}
.footer-legal > span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }
.footer-legal-links { display: flex; }
.footer-legal-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); margin-left: 18px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-legal-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-links-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .nav-pill    { display: none; }
  .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .hamburger   { display: block; }
  .nav-inner   { padding: 0 20px; }
  .nav-topbar  { padding: 8px 48px 8px 24px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .footer-links-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; padding: 36px 20px 28px; }
  .footer-brand-section { padding: 44px 20px 32px; }
  .footer-legal { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; padding: 18px 20px; }
  .footer-legal-links { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-legal-links a { margin-left: 12px; }
  .footer-nl-compact { padding: 0 20px 36px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section   { padding: 64px 0; }
  .btn       { padding: 13px 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .footer-cta-band { padding: 64px 20px; }
  .footer-links-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-nl-compact { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-nl-compact input { min-width: 100%; }
  .footer-nl-compact button { width: 100%; }
}

/* ===== DARK SECTION SYSTEM ===== */

/* Dark base for all non-hero sections */
.how-section,
.benefits-section,
.communities-section,
.interests-section,
.testimonials-section {
  color: rgba(240,239,255,0.88);
}

/* Dark section heading/text overrides */
.how-section h2, .how-section h3,
.benefits-section h2, .benefits-section h3,
.communities-section h2, .communities-section h3,
.interests-section h2, .interests-section h3,
.testimonials-section h2, .testimonials-section h3 {
  color: #F0EFFF;
}
.how-section p,
.benefits-section p,
.communities-section p,
.interests-section p,
.testimonials-section p {
  color: rgba(220,218,255,0.62);
}
.how-section .eyebrow,
.benefits-section .eyebrow,
.communities-section .eyebrow,
.interests-section .eyebrow,
.testimonials-section .eyebrow {
  color: #FF8060;
}
.how-section .eyebrow::before,
.benefits-section .eyebrow::before,
.communities-section .eyebrow::before,
.interests-section .eyebrow::before,
.testimonials-section .eyebrow::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF7048, #FFD166);
}

/* Glassmorphism card base (for dark sections) */
.how-section .step-card,
.benefits-section .benefit-card,
.communities-section .card,
.testimonials-section .testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09) !important;
  color: rgba(240,239,255,0.88);
}
.how-section .step-card:hover,
.benefits-section .benefit-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(122,90,248,0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(122,90,248,0.2) !important;
}

/* Card text on dark */
.how-section .step-card h3,
.benefits-section .benefit-card h3 {
  color: #F0EFFF;
}
.how-section .step-card p,
.benefits-section .benefit-card p {
  color: rgba(210,208,255,0.65);
}
.how-section .step-number {
  color: rgba(122,90,248,0.15);
}
.benefits-section .benefit-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Community card body on dark */
.communities-section .cc-body {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.communities-section .cc-body h3,
.communities-section .cc-body p { color: inherit; }
.communities-section .cc-body h3 { color: #F0EFFF; }
.communities-section .cc-body p { color: rgba(210,208,255,0.62); }
.communities-section .cc-footer {
  border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.communities-section .card { overflow: hidden; }
.communities-section .card:hover { border-color: rgba(122,90,248,0.3) !important; }

/* Testimonials on dark */
.testimonials-section .testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
}
.testimonials-section .testimonial-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
}
.testimonials-section .testimonial-text { color: rgba(220,218,255,0.82) !important; }
.testimonials-section .author-name { color: #F0EFFF !important; }
.testimonials-section .author-role { color: rgba(220,218,255,0.5) !important; }
.testimonials-section .stars { color: #FFD166 !important; }
.testimonials-section .quote-icon { color: rgba(122,90,248,0.5) !important; opacity: 1 !important; }

/* Interest bubbles on dark */
.interests-section .interest-bubble-hero {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
  color: rgba(220,218,255,0.82) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.interests-section .interest-bubble-hero:hover {
  background: rgba(122,90,248,0.2) !important;
  border-color: rgba(122,90,248,0.5) !important;
  color: #F0EFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(122,90,248,0.3) !important;
}
.interests-section .interest-bubble-hero.purple { color: #C4AAFF !important; border-color: rgba(122,90,248,0.4) !important; }
.interests-section .interest-bubble-hero.coral  { color: #FF9E7A !important; border-color: rgba(255,107,74,0.4) !important; }
.interests-section .interest-bubble-hero.green  { color: #7AE8A0 !important; border-color: rgba(107,170,117,0.4) !important; }
.interests-section .interest-bubble-hero.yellow { color: #FFD166 !important; border-color: rgba(255,209,102,0.4) !important; }
.interests-section .interest-bubble-hero.indigo { color: #8AABFF !important; border-color: rgba(45,42,140,0.5) !important; }
.interests-section .ib-tooltip { background: rgba(30,28,60,0.95); }

/* Step connector on dark */
.how-section .step-connector svg { color: rgba(122,90,248,0.4); }

/* ===== WORD-BY-WORD REVEAL ANIMATION ===== */
.wr-outer {
  display: inline-block;
  overflow: hidden;
  vertical-align: bottom;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.wr-word {
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.72s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
}
h2.wr-active .wr-word { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }

/* ===== BUTTON GLOW & PULSE ===== */
@keyframes btnPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(122,90,248,0.35), 0 0 0 0 rgba(122,90,248,0.28); }
  55%       { box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(122,90,248,0.55), 0 0 0 10px rgba(122,90,248,0); }
}
.btn-pulse { animation: btnPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ===== PREMIUM TEXT GLOW ===== */
.text-glow {
  text-shadow: 0 0 48px rgba(122,90,248,0.42), 0 0 90px rgba(122,90,248,0.18);
}

/* ===== NEON GLOW BUTTON HOVER ===== */
.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(122,90,248,0.5), 0 0 60px rgba(122,90,248,0.2) !important;
}
.btn-coral:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255,107,74,0.45), 0 0 50px rgba(255,107,74,0.15) !important;
}

/* ===== GLASSMORPHISM FLOATING CARDS (hero) ===== */
.floating-card {
  background: rgba(20,18,48,0.72) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.07) inset !important;
}
.fc-title { color: #F0EFFF !important; }
.fc-sub   { color: rgba(200,198,255,0.65) !important; }

/* ===== SECTION AMBIENT ORBS (added via CSS pseudo) ===== */
.how-section::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(122,90,248,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%) !important;
}
.benefits-section::before {
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(122,90,248,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
}
.testimonials-section::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(122,90,248,0.09) 0%, transparent 65%) !important;
}

/* ===== SECTION CONNECTOR GLOW LINES ===== */
.section-header { position: relative; }
.how-section .section-header::after,
.benefits-section .section-header::after,
.communities-section .section-header::after,
.testimonials-section .section-header::after {
  display: none; /* remove any accidental underlines */
}

/* ===== SCROLL INDICATOR on dark sections ===== */
.how-section .step-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(122,90,248,0.18) 0%, rgba(255,107,74,0.12) 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(122,90,248,0.2) !important;
}