/* CSS Reset & Variables (Reference LP Rule) */
:root {
    --primary-color: #007bff;
    --primary-shadow: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.3) 0px 4px 15px 0px;
    --text-color: #333333;
    --text-heading: #000000;
    --text-muted: #718096;
    --bg-main: #ffffff;
    --bg-light: #f6f9fc;
    --bg-accent: #e8ebf0;
    --border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --container-max-width: 1400px;
    --content-max-width: 1000px;
    --section-padding-top: 140px;
    --section-padding-bottom: 100px;
    --transition-base: 0.3s ease;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', "Noto Sans JP", sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    /* Prevent horizontal scroll */
}

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

/* Base Layout */
.container {
    width: 95%;
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-top) 0 var(--section-padding-bottom);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    /* 32px equivalent to H3 in reference scale */
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--text-heading);
}

.section-description {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: -2rem auto 3rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

/* Header */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.2rem 0;
}

.header::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    z-index: 2000;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #ff0000 0%,
            #ff9a00 10%,
            #d0de21 20%,
            #4fdc4a 30%,
            #3fdad8 40%,
            #2fc4ec 50%,
            #1b74e8 60%,
            #5e44e6 70%,
            #9d35e4 80%,
            #fc2e97 90%,
            #ff0000 100%);
}

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

.logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
}

/* Buttons (Pill shape) */
.btn-header {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--primary-shadow);
}

.btn-header:hover {
    filter: brightness(0.9);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--primary-shadow);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    filter: brightness(0.9);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.4) 0px 6px 20px 0px;
}

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

/* Intermediate CTA Sections */
.section--cta-small {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.cta-small-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.cta-small-text {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.cta-small-text span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-small-text {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

.cta-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Hero Section - Modern Redesign */
.section--hero {
    padding-top: 60px;
    /* Reduced from default padding + 20px */
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Decoration - Enhanced for Integration */
.hero-bg-decoration {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.hero-orb--1 {
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #2563eb 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
}

.hero-orb--2 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #3b82f6 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
}

@keyframes floatOrb {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(20px, 30px);
    }
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

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

/* Badge Label */
.hero-label-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-label-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    /* Slightly larger */
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 4px 12px 4px 16px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
    position: relative;
    /* Aligns text with Title edge despite border */
    margin-left: -16px;
}

/* Typography */
/* Typography */
.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #111827;
    font-feature-settings: "palt";
}

.hero-title-emphasis {
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-title-break {
    display: none;
}

.hero-title-rest {
    display: inline;
}

.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #7c3aed 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    color: #2563eb;
    font-size: 1.4em;
    /* Significantly larger */
    line-height: 1.2;
    padding: 0.1em 0;
    /* Prevent clipping */
    margin-left: -0.45em;
    /* Optical alignment for bracket */
}

.hero-subcopy {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Minimal Trust Bar */
.hero-trust-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #374151;
}

.trust-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background-color: #dbeafe;
    color: #2563eb;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

/* Modern Button */
.cta-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-cta-modern {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #2563eb;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Slightly squared for modern look */
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
}

.btn-cta-modern:hover {
    background: #1d4ed8;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

/* Image Styling - Professional Showcase Stage */
.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

/* Ambient Bloom behind the image */
.hero-image-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    z-index: -1;
}

.hero-image-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 700px;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e3a8a, #3b82f6);
    border-radius: 40px;
    box-shadow:
        0 40px 100px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25),
        inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-5deg);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.hero-image-inner:hover {
    transform: rotateX(0) rotateY(0) scale(1.02);
}

.hero-img-modern {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 1rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
}


.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.feature-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.12);
}

.feature-icon {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.feature-text {
    color: var(--text-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.cta-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Sophisticated Image Styling */
.hero-image {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 1rem;
}

/* Image Background Decor */
.hero-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 90%;
    height: 90%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    filter: blur(60px);
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.hero-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -15px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,
            rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1),
            rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1) 2px,
            transparent 2px,
            transparent 8px);
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 540px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
    /* Glass border effect */
    border: 6px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-2deg);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-img:hover {
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(0deg);
}

/* Placeholder removal */
.hero-image-placeholder {
    display: none;
}

/* Problem Section */
.section--problem {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.u-text-gradient-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4b5563 0%, #111827 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.problem-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.problem-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.problem-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.problem-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Ensure emoji glyphs render correctly across platforms */
.problem-icon,
.formula-icon,
.future-icon-box,
.curr-icon,
.role-icon,
.income-icon,
.trust-icon {
    font-family: "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji", sans-serif;
}

.problem-card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: #1f2937;
}

.problem-card-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #6b7280;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Conclusion Box */
.conclusion-box {
    background: #1e1b4b;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.conclusion-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: rotate 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.conclusion-lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #a5b4fc;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.conclusion-main {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .problem-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

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

    .conclusion-main {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Position Section */
.section--position {
    text-align: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.position-formula {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 3rem auto 4rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.formula-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    width: 260px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.formula-card--highlight {
    border: 2px solid #2563eb;
    background: #eff6ff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    z-index: 10;
}

.formula-step {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.formula-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.formula-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.formula-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #475569;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.formula-operator {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.highlight-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #ef4444;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

/* SP Responsive for Formula */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .position-formula {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .formula-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 340px;
    }

    .formula-operator {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
        line-height: 0.5;
    }

    .formula-card--highlight {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }
}

/* --- Position Section Revert --- */
.position-content {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.role-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.definition-box {
    padding: 3rem;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--primary-shadow);
}

.definition-label {
    font-family: 'Noto Sans JP', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* Force extra thickness on PC browsers */
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.definition-main {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.definition-box {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    background-color: #0d1425;
    /* Deep luxury navy */
    color: white;
    border-radius: 32px;
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 2.5rem auto;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.definition-accent-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffd700, #ffb347);
    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
}

.definition-sub {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5em;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.platform-emblem {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1.2rem 4rem;
    position: relative;
}

/* Corner Accents for a 'Tech-Lux' feel */
.platform-emblem::before,
.platform-emblem::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
}

.platform-emblem::before {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.platform-emblem::after {
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 0;
}

.platform-statement {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Noto Sans JP', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .definition-box {
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
        margin: 3rem auto;
    }

    .platform-emblem {
        padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .platform-statement {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }

    .platform-emblem::before,
    .platform-emblem::after {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
    }
}

/* Cleanup */
.platform-badge {
    display: none;
}

@keyframes badge-glow {}

/* Comparison Table Section */
.section--comparison {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.comparison-table-wrapper {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background-color: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-light);
}

.comparison-table thead tr {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #2d3561 100%);
}

.comparison-header-item {
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.comparison-header-other {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.comparison-header-us {
    color: #ffd700;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.comparison-item {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    text-align: left;
}

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

.comparison-us {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    background-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.05);
}

.icon-check {
    color: #22c55e;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.icon-x {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.icon-triangle {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

/* Steps Section */
.timeline {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.timeline-period {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 120px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-align: right;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.timeline-content {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.timeline-content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -7px;
    top: 6px;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Future Section Redesign */
.section--future {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f7ff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.future-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.future-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05),
        0 20px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
}

.future-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), #7c3aed);
    border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.future-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 40px -5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1),
        0 40px 80px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.future-icon-box {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1) 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1) 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.future-card h3 {
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.future-card-lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    flex-grow: 1;
    min-height: 5.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .future-card-lead {
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

.future-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    width: 100%;
}

.future-card li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #374151;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.future-card li::before {
    content: "→";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.future-card:hover li::before {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Works Section */
.section--works {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 8rem 0;
}

.works-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.work-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.work-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.work-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.work-card:hover .work-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.work-thumbnail {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.work-placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
}

.work-body {
    padding: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.work-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.work-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.work-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.work-tag {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* PR News Box */
.pr-news-box-wrapper {
    margin-top: 5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pr-news-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    gap: 3rem;
    color: inherit;
    max-width: 1000px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.pr-news-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.08);
}

.pr-img {
    width: 240px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.pr-content {
    text-align: left;
}

.pr-badge {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.pr-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #000;
}

.pr-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pr-news-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .pr-img {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .pr-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* Curriculum Section - Modern Redesign */
.curriculum-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.curr-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.curr-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.curr-card--basis {
    border-top: 5px solid #3b82f6;
}

.curr-card--practice {
    border-top: 5px solid #f59e0b;
}

.curr-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.curr-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #3b82f6;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.curr-icon-box--fire {
    background: #fffbeb;
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.curr-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.curr-title-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.curr-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.curr-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.curr-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Tags Style for Basis */
.curr-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.curr-tag {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #3b82f6;
    background: #f0f7ff;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

/* Role List for Practice */
.curr-role-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.curr-role-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.role-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.curr-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: #f59e0b;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.curr-note {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-align: right;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .curriculum-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Reward Section */
/* Reward Section - Premium Redesign */
.section--reward {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 100%);
    padding: 8rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section--reward .section-title {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.income-cards {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.income-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    width: 320px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.income-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.income-icon-wrapper {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef3c7 100%);
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15);
}

.income-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.income-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.income-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.income-amount-box {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.income-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fbbf24;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.income-amount {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #1e293b;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b45309 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Promise Box Update */
.promise-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.promise-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #fbbf24;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.promise-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 2;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.u-text-gold {
    color: #d97706;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.u-border-gold {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #fbbf24;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

/* SP Responsive */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .income-cards {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .income-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 340px;
    }
}

/* Misconceptions Section */
/* Misconceptions Section - Myth vs Fact Redesign */
.section--misconceptions {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    padding: 8rem 0;
}

.misconception-list {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.misconception-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.misconception-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.myth-side {
    padding: 2rem;
    background-color: #fff5f5;
    width: 40%;
    border-right: 1px dashed rgba(229, 62, 62, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.fact-side {
    padding: 2rem;
    width: 60%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.misconception-q {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a202c;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

.misconception-q::before {
    content: "“" !important;
    display: none;
}

.misconception-a {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2d3748;
    padding-left: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .misconception-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .myth-side,
    .fact-side {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .myth-side {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(229, 62, 62, 0.2);
    }
}

/* Operating Stance - Vision Redesign */
/* Stance Section - Modern Premium Redesign */
.section--stance {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 100%);
}

.stance-box {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.stance-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffd700, #ffb347);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.stance-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffd700;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stance-title::after {
    display: none;
}

.stance-message {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.main-quote {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.stance-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffd700, #ffb347);
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.stance-message p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.stance-message .u-text-primary {
    color: #ffd700;
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section--stance {
        padding-top: 4rem;
        padding-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .stance-box {
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .main-quote {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
}


/* FAQ Section - Modern Redesign */
.section--faq {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 8rem 0;
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.08);
}

.faq-q {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a202c;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-q::before {
    content: "Q.";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.faq-a {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #4a5568;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding-left: 3rem;
    position: relative;
}

.faq-a::before {
    content: "A.";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-item {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .faq-q,
    .faq-a {
        padding-left: 2.2rem;
    }

    .faq-q {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .faq-a {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* Testimonials - Modern Person-Centric Redesign */
.section--testimonials {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    /* Soft background to push cards forward */
    padding: 8rem 0;
}

.testimonials-list {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.testimonial-item {
    background-color: white;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.testimonial-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.testimonial-profile {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 140px;
    text-align: center;
}

.profile-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.profile-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.profile-age {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.profile-occ {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
}

.testimonial-bubble {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    border-left: 2px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.testimonial-bubble::before {
    content: "“";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1rem;
    left: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    opacity: 0.1;
    font-family: serif;
}

.testimonial-bubble p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .testimonial-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 2.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .testimonial-bubble {
        padding-left: 0;
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 2px solid #f1f5f9;
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    .testimonial-bubble::before {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        top: -0.5rem;
    }
}

/* --- Global Layout & Design Refinement (Final User Strict Order + Stance) --- */

/* Unified Section Spacing - Tightened */
.section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    /* Reduced from 6rem to fix "gaps" feeling */
}

/* 2. Problem - Light Gray */
.section--problem {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

/* 3. Position - White */
.section--position {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* 4. Future - Light Gray */
.section--future {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

/* 5. Steps - White */
.section--steps {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* 6. Curriculum - Light Gray */
.section--curriculum {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

/* 7. Reward - Dark Gradient (Preserved) */
/* Kept as special separator */

/* 8. Comparison - White (Reset after Reward) */
.section--comparison {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* 9. Works - Light Gray */
.section--works {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* 10. Stance - Dark Gradient (Preserved) */
/* The Stance section has its own dark/gradient styling usually found in section--stance class definitions.
   We assume the existing class handles the dark look. If not, we should check.
   Let's ensure the NEXT section after Stance alternates correctly.
   Stance is Dark -> Next can be White.
*/

/* 11. Misconceptions - White */
.section--misconceptions {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* 12. FAQ - Light Gray */
.section--faq {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

/* 13. Flow - White */
.section--flow {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

/* 13. Final CTA - White (or keep logical flow) */
/* Usually Final CTA has its own style or white */

/* Visual Separation Adjustments */
.section-title {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    /* Reduced from 3.5rem */
}

/* Tighten CTA spacing */
.section--cta-small {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.hero-trust-bar {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Center trust bar in Hero for better Ads focus */

/* Final CTA & Form */
.form-wrapper {
    background-color: white;
    padding: 4rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0px 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
}

/* Enforce Section Spacing */
.section {
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section {
        padding-top: 80px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
    }
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.form-group label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.label-required {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.form-group select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%2364748b'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'%3E%3C/path%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1.2rem center;
    background-size: 1.2rem;
    padding-right: 3rem;
}

.form-group textarea {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    background-color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.btn-submit {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.line-link {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #06C755;
    color: white;
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.line-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(6, 199, 85, 0.3);
}

.hidden {
    display: none;
}

/* Diagrams & Visual Flow */


/* Modern Steps Design */
.steps-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin: 4rem auto;
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    position: relative;
}

/* Connecting Line on Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .steps-modern::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 30px;
        left: 10%;
        right: 10%;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e2e8f0 0%, var(--primary-color) 50%, #e2e8f0 100%);
        z-index: 0;
    }
}

.step-card-modern {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.step-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.2);
}

.step-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.step-count {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.2);
}

.step-period {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.step-task {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .steps-modern {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .step-card-modern {
        padding: 2rem;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* Application Flow */
.flow-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.flow-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    background-color: white;
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.flow-idx {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.flow-label {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Utilities & Emphasis */
.u-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #fff7cc 60%);
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0 0.1em;
}

.u-accent-box {
    background-color: #fffaf0;
    border: 2px dashed #f6ad55;
    padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 1rem 0;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: inline-block;
}

.u-color-primary {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Sticky CTA Update */
.sticky-cta {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 900;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-sticky {
    pointer-events: auto;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 400px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section--hero {
        padding-top: 120px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .hero-layout {
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .hero-title-emphasis,
    .hero-title-rest {
        display: block;
        white-space: normal;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .hero-title-emphasis {
        margin-top: 0;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .hero-title-rest {
        margin-top: -1em;
    }

    .hero-title-break {
        display: block;
    }

    .text-gradient {
        font-size: 1.2em;
        display: block;
        /* Stack on mobile for readability */
        margin: 0;
        line-height: inherit;
    }

    .text-highlight {
        font-size: 1em;
        /* Reset relative scale for mobile */
        padding: 0.1em 0.3em;
    }

    .hero-subcopy {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .hero-features {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.8rem;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .feature-item {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-img {
        max-width: 100%;
        border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        /* Thinner border for mobile */
    }

    .sticky-cta {
        bottom: 0;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
        background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%);
    }



    .step-flow {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .step-arrow-icon {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
        margin: 0.5rem 0;
    }
}

.btn-sticky:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/* Responsive Scaling */
@media (min-width: 768px) {

    .hero-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
        /* Image larger to reduce top gap */
        text-align: left;
        align-items: center;
        /* Changed from 'end' to 'center' to move content up */
    }

    .hero-content {
        text-align: left;
        padding-left: 40px;
        /* Shifted right to create left whitespace */
    }

    .hero-features {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .cta-wrapper {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .future-grid,
    .achievements-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

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

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .timeline-item {
        max-width: 800px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section--hero {
        padding-top: 120px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-subcopy {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    /* Adjust Orb for Mobile */
    .hero-orb--1 {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        right: -100px;
        top: -50px;
    }

    .hero-orb--2 {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
        left: -50px;
        bottom: 0;
    }

    /* Trust Bar Mobile */
    .hero-trust-bar {
        gap: 1rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .trust-item {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        background: white;
        padding: 0.8rem;
        border-radius: 50px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    .hero-image-inner {
        transform: none;
        padding: 0.75rem;
        border-radius: 24px;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
    }

    .hero-img-modern {
        border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .hero-label-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        padding: 4px 12px;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
        background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
        margin-left: 0;
        width: auto;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .timeline-period {
        text-align: left;
        width: auto;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        padding-left: 2rem;
    }

    .form-wrapper {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .role-list {
        gap: 1.5rem;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    /* Comparison table mobile */
    .comparison-table th,
    .comparison-table td {
        padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .comparison-header-us {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Platform badge mobile */
    .platform-badge {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .definition-box {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .definition-main {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* --- Compact Media Inline Row --- */
.media-coverage-section {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.media-section-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.media-inline-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.media-inline-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.media-thumb-small {
    flex: 0 0 100px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f1f5f9;
}

.media-thumb-small img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.media-link-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.media-link-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.media-source-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.media-date-inline {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.media-link-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.media-link-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

.media-external-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.media-inline-link:hover .media-external-icon {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .media-inline-link {
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .media-thumb-small {
        flex: 0 0 80px;
        height: 50px;
    }

    .media-link-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
    background: #0f172a;
    padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.footer-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.footer-company-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-company-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-school-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    /* Ensure enough space for sticky button on mobile */
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.footer-bottom-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    /* Allow wrapping on small screens */
}

.footer-bottom-row a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-row a:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-divider {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.copyright {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .footer-divider {
        display: none;
        /* Hide dividers on mobile vertical layout */
    }

    .footer-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}