/* ── TOKENS ── */
:root {
  --navy:      #0A2E5C;
  --blue:      #1565C0;
  --blue-mid:  #1E88E5;
  --blue-lt:   #E3F2FD;
  --yellow:    #FFB800;
  --yellow-lt: #FFF8E1;
  --cream:     #F8FAFF;
  --white:     #FFFFFF;
  --charcoal:  #0D1B2E;
  --txt-mid:   #4A6080;
  --border:    rgba(21,101,192,0.12);
  --mist:      #EBF3FF;
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; background: var(--cream); color: var(--charcoal); overflow-x: hidden; }
img  { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a    { transition: color 0.2s, opacity 0.2s; }
section[id] { scroll-margin-top: 80px; }

/* Better focus styles for accessibility */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--yellow, #FFB800);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes fadeUp    { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeIn    { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes scaleIn   { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.94); } to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } }
@keyframes floatY    { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } }
@keyframes slideRight { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); } }
@keyframes pulse     { 0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21,101,192,0.25); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(21,101,192,0.08); } }
@keyframes countUp   { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes spinSlow  { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes tickFwd   { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes tickBack  { from { transform: translateX(-50%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }
@keyframes logoScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ── SHARED SECTION LABELS & TITLES ── */
.section-label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; display: block; }
.section-title  { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; }

/* ── SHARED BUTTONS ── */
.btn-yellow {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(255,184,0,0.4);
}
.btn-yellow:hover { background: #FFC933; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(255,184,0,0.5); }
.btn-yellow:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98); }

.btn-ghost-white {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.btn-ghost-white:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.btn-gold:hover { background: #FFC933; transform: translateY(-1px); }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  height: 100vh;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* LEFT */
.hero-left {
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 7rem 6% 4rem 6% !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-left::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px; left: -80px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,184,0,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-left::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 60px; right: -60px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21,101,192,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  width: fit-content;
  animation: slideRight 0.6s ease both;
}
.hero-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.1s ease both;
}
.hero-h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--yellow); display: block; }

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.2s ease both;
}
.hero-sub strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-weight: 600; }

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.3s ease both;
}

.hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  align-items: center;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.4s ease both;
}
.proof-item { text-align: center; min-width: 70px; }
.proof-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--yellow);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  animation: countUp 0.8s 0.8s ease both;
}
.proof-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top: 0.3rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.proof-divider { width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* RIGHT */
.hero-right {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A2E5C, #1565C0);
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
.img-primary {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(255,184,0,0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, rgba(21,101,192,0.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 40%, rgba(30,136,229,0.2) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #0A2E5C 0%, #0d3875 35%, #1044A3 65%, #0A2E5C 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,46,92,0.15) 0%, rgba(10,27,46,0.05) 40%, rgba(10,46,92,0.25) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-right-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 5.5rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
}

/* Chips */
.chip-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
  align-self: flex-end;
}
.chip {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(10,46,92,0.2);
  animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  min-width: 170px;
  max-width: 220px;
}
.chip:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.chip:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 3s; }
.chip-icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.9rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.chip-num  { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; display: block; }
.chip-lbl  { font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--txt-mid); line-height: 1.3; }

/* Impact visual */
.hero-impact-visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}
.impact-ring-wrap { position: relative; width: 200px; height: 200px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.impact-ring-outer {
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,184,0,0.25);
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  animation: spinSlow 20s linear infinite;
}
.impact-ring-mid {
  width: 150px; height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  position: absolute; top: 25px; left: 25px;
  animation: spinSlow 15s linear infinite reverse;
}
.impact-ring-inner {
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,184,0,0.15), rgba(21,101,192,0.2));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,184,0,0.3);
  position: absolute; top: 50px; left: 50px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 0.1rem;
}
.ring-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--yellow); line-height: 1; display: block; }
.ring-lbl { font-size: 0.48rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-align: center; }

.orbit-dot { position: absolute; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.od1 { top: -8px; left: 82px; }
.od2 { bottom: -8px; left: 82px; }
.od3 { left: -8px; top: 82px; }
.od4 { right: -8px; top: 82px; }

.impact-stats-row { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; }
.impact-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 80px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.impact-stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--yellow); line-height: 1; display: block; }
.impact-stat-lbl { font-size: 0.62rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 0.25rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }

.region-badges { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.region-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Story card (hero) */
.story-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(10,46,92,0.25);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.story-card-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--blue-lt); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.story-card-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: var(--blue); stroke-width: 2; fill: none; }
.story-card-quote { font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--charcoal); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.story-card-author { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.story-card-org    { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--txt-mid); }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TICKER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.ticker-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.ticker-section::before,
.ticker-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ticker-section::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy) 0%, transparent 100%); }
.ticker-section::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--navy) 0%, transparent 100%); }

.ticker-row { display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; height: 52px; }
.ticker-row + .ticker-row { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }

.ticker-track { display: flex; align-items: center; white-space: nowrap; gap: 0; flex-shrink: 0; will-change: transform; }
.ticker-track.fwd  { animation: tickFwd  30s linear infinite; }
.ticker-track.back { animation: tickBack 36s linear infinite; }
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

.ticker-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; padding: 0 2.25rem; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; }
.ticker-item::after { content: '◆'; position: absolute; right: -0.5rem; font-size: 0.35rem; opacity: 0.25; color: var(--yellow); }
.ticker-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--yellow); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.ticker-lbl { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.ticker-icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 7px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ticker-row:nth-child(2) .ticker-lbl { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.ticker-row:nth-child(2) .ticker-num { font-size: 0.95rem; }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   MISSION BAND
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.mission-band { padding: 5rem 5%; background: var(--white); text-align: center; }
.mission-band .eyebrow { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; display: block; text-align: center; }
.mission-statement { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--navy); max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; }
.mission-statement em { font-style: italic; color: var(--blue); }
.mission-sub { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--txt-mid); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   STORIES SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.stories-section { padding: 6rem 5%; background: var(--cream); }
.stories-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }

.stories-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: stretch; }

.story-card-big {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.story-bg-img { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-color: #0A2E5C; background-size: cover; background-position: center; opacity: 0.45; z-index: 0; transition: transform 6s ease, opacity 0.3s; }
.story-card-big:hover .story-bg-img { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 0.55; }
.story-card-big-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,46,92,0.95) 0%, rgba(10,46,92,0.3) 55%, transparent 100%); z-index: 1; }
.story-card-big-content { position: relative; z-index: 3; padding: 2rem; }
.story-tag { display: inline-block; background: rgba(255,184,0,0.25); border: 1px solid rgba(255,184,0,0.4); color: var(--yellow); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.story-card-big-content h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.story-card-big-content p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.story-result { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0.85rem 1rem; }
.story-result-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--yellow); line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; }
.story-result-lbl { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.4; }

.story-cards-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; height: 100%; }
.story-card-sm { background: var(--white); border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); flex: 1; transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s; }
.story-card-sm:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(10,46,92,0.1); }
.story-card-sm-img { height: 160px; background-color: #1565C0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.story-card-sm-img-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,46,92,0.6) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.story-card-sm-tag { position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 50px; }
.story-card-sm-body { padding: 1.25rem; }
.story-card-sm-body h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.story-card-sm-body p  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--txt-mid); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.story-metric { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.story-metric-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--blue); }
.story-metric-lbl { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--txt-mid); }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CHALLENGES SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.challenges-section { padding: 6rem 5%; background: var(--white); }
.challenges-intro { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.challenges-intro h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.challenges-intro p  { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--txt-mid); line-height: 1.8; }

.challenges-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--white); }
.challenge-item { padding: 2rem 2.5rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); transition: background 0.2s; position: relative; }
.challenge-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
.challenge-item:nth-child(5), .challenge-item:nth-child(6) { border-bottom: none; }
.challenge-item:hover { background: var(--mist); }
.challenge-item-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--border); letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.challenge-item-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--blue-lt); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.challenge-item h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.challenge-item p  { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--txt-mid); line-height: 1.65; }
.challenge-item-stat { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 1rem; background: var(--blue-lt); border-radius: 8px; padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CLIENT LOGOS STRIP
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.logos-section { padding: 2.5rem 0; background: var(--cream); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden; }
.logos-inner { text-align: center; }
.logos-label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--txt-mid); opacity: 0.6; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.logos-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.logos-track-wrap::before,
.logos-track-wrap::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
.logos-track-wrap::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cream), transparent); }
.logos-track-wrap::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--cream), transparent); }
.logos-track { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; white-space: nowrap; animation: logoScroll 35s linear infinite; width: max-content; }
.logos-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.logo-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--txt-mid); white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(10,46,92,0.06); }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HOW WE HELP
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.help-section { padding: 6rem 5%; background: var(--navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.help-section::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -80px; width: 560px; height: 560px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,184,0,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.help-section::after  { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -100px; left: -100px; width: 480px; height: 480px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21,101,192,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.help-section .section-label { color: var(--yellow); opacity: 0.9; }
.help-section .section-title  { color: #fff; max-width: 560px; }

.help-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.help-header-link { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,184,0,0.8); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; white-space: nowrap; transition: color 0.2s; flex-shrink: 0; }
.help-header-link:hover { color: var(--yellow); }

.help-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; align-items: stretch; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.help-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.2,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.help-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 1.75rem; right: 1.75rem; height: 2px; border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.help-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E88E5, #42A5F5); }
.help-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFB800, #FFC933); }
.help-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #42A5F5, #1E88E5); }
.help-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFB800, #1E88E5); }
.help-card:nth-child(5)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E88E5, #FFB800); }
.help-card:nth-child(6)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #42A5F5, #FFB800); }
.help-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.help-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.help-card.europe-card { border-color: rgba(255,184,0,0.2); background: rgba(255,184,0,0.03); }
.help-card.europe-card:hover { border-color: rgba(255,184,0,0.4); background: rgba(255,184,0,0.06); }

.hc-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.hc-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1); }
.help-card:nth-child(1) .hc-icon { background: rgba(30,136,229,0.15);  border: 1px solid rgba(30,136,229,0.2); }
.help-card:nth-child(2) .hc-icon { background: rgba(255,184,0,0.12);   border: 1px solid rgba(255,184,0,0.18); }
.help-card:nth-child(3) .hc-icon { background: rgba(66,165,245,0.15);  border: 1px solid rgba(66,165,245,0.2); }
.help-card:nth-child(4) .hc-icon { background: rgba(255,184,0,0.12);   border: 1px solid rgba(255,184,0,0.18); }
.help-card:nth-child(5) .hc-icon { background: rgba(30,136,229,0.15);  border: 1px solid rgba(30,136,229,0.2); }
.help-card:nth-child(6) .hc-icon { background: rgba(66,165,245,0.15);  border: 1px solid rgba(66,165,245,0.2); }
.help-card:hover .hc-icon { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-4deg); }

.eu-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; background: rgba(255,184,0,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,184,0,0.25); border-radius: 50px; padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem; font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--yellow); letter-spacing: 0.06em; white-space: nowrap; }

.help-card h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.help-card p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.75; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.hc-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.hc-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.67rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,184,0,0.7); }
.hc-arrow { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); font-size: 0.75rem; transition: all 0.2s; flex-shrink: 0; text-decoration: none; }
.help-card:hover .hc-arrow { border-color: var(--yellow); color: var(--yellow); background: rgba(255,184,0,0.1); transform: translateX(3px); }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   WHY ALMAMATE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-section { padding: 6rem 5% 0; background: var(--white); overflow: hidden; }

.why-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: end; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.why-top-left .section-label { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.why-top-left h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.1; margin: 0; }
.why-top-left h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--blue); }
.why-top-right p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--txt-mid); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.why-top-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
.why-top-cta:hover { background: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.why-reasons { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; }
.why-reason { padding: 2rem 1.6rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); position: relative; transition: background 0.25s; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }
.why-reason:last-child { border-right: none; }
.why-reason:hover { background: var(--mist); }
.why-reason::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.why-reason:nth-child(1)::after { background: var(--blue); }
.why-reason:nth-child(2)::after { background: var(--yellow); }
.why-reason:nth-child(3)::after { background: var(--blue-mid); }
.why-reason:nth-child(4)::after { background: var(--yellow); }
.why-reason:nth-child(5)::after { background: var(--blue); }
.why-reason:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-reason-num { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--txt-mid); text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.7; }
.why-reason-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--blue-lt); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1); }
.why-reason:hover .why-reason-icon { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg); }
.why-reason h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; }
.why-reason p  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--txt-mid); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; flex: 1; }

.why-stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0d3875 50%, #0A2E5C 100%);
  margin: 0 -5%;
  padding: 4rem 5%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-stats-band::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,184,0,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.why-stat { padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; transition: background 0.2s; }
.why-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.why-stat:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.why-stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; color: var(--yellow); display: block; }
.why-stat-label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.5; max-width: 180px; }
.why-stat-sublabel { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,184,0,0.7); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 0.25rem; }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials { padding: 6rem 5%; background: var(--white); }
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; align-items: stretch; }
.tcard { background: var(--cream); border-radius: 20px; padding: 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s; position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.tcard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(10,46,92,0.08); }
.tcard-quote  { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--yellow); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; opacity: 0.6; }
.tcard-region { position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-lt); padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 50px; }
.tcard p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--txt-mid); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; flex: 1; }
.tcard-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.tcard-avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; color: var(--yellow); font-size: 0.85rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tcard-name { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.tcard-role  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--txt-mid); }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CTA SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-section { padding: 7rem 5%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #071c3a 100%); text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-section::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: 700px; height: 700px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,184,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-section .section-label { color: var(--yellow); }
.cta-section h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; line-height: 1.15; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-section h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--yellow); }
.cta-section p  { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; line-height: 1.8; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-right { min-height: 60vh; }
  .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .help-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .why-reasons { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-reason:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .why-reason:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }
  .why-reason:nth-child(3), .why-reason:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .why-reason:nth-child(5) { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); grid-column: 1 / -1; border-right: none; }
  .why-stats-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .why-stat:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .why-stat:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-right: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .help-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .challenges-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .help-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-proof { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .proof-divider { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .help-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-reasons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-reason { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .why-reason:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .why-stats-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 3rem 5%; }
  .why-stat { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; }
}