:root {
  
  --teal:        #00B3A4;
  --teal-dark:   #009488;
  --teal-light:  #e6f7f6;
  --teal-mid:    #d6f4f2;
  --navy:        #0E1B2A;
  --navy-mid:    #1a2e42;
  --navy-light:  #122437;

  
  --bg:          #f4f7f8;
  --bg-white:    #ffffff;
  --text:        #2c3e50;
  --text-muted:  #6b7c8f;
  --border:      #e2eaef;

  
  --radius:      10px;
  --radius-lg:   18px;
  --radius-pill: 50px;

  
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 10px rgba(14, 27, 42, .07);
  --shadow-md:   0 6px 28px rgba(14, 27, 42, .11);
  --shadow-lg:   0 12px 48px rgba(14, 27, 42, .15);

  
  --transition:  .25s ease;

  
  --container:   1220px;
  --section-pad: 72px;
}




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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

ul, ol { list-style: none; }

table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; }

input, button, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

button { cursor: pointer; }




h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem,    4vw,   3.2rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem,  2.5vw, 2.2rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
h5 { font-size: .95rem; }
h6 { font-size: .88rem; }

p {
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a {
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
a:hover { color: var(--teal-dark); }

strong, b { font-weight: 700; }
em, i     { font-style: italic; }

small { font-size: .82rem; }

blockquote {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
blockquote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 0;
  vertical-align: -.4em;
  opacity: .5;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
blockquote::after {
  content: '\201D';
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 0;
  vertical-align: -.4em;
  opacity: .5;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.quote-cite {
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: .88rem;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}


.text-white,
.text-white h1,
.text-white h2,
.text-white h3,
.text-white h4 { color: #fff; }


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




.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}


section,
.section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}


.content-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}


.main-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 36px;
}

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


.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }


.flex          { display: flex; }
.flex-center   { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between  { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.flex-wrap     { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.gap-sm        { gap: 8px; }
.gap-md        { gap: 16px; }
.gap-lg        { gap: 24px; }





.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--teal-light);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}


.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
}
.section-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


.section-header--left {
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0 0 40px;
  max-width: 600px;
}


.section-header--dark h2,
.section-header--dark .section-label { color: var(--teal); }
.section-header--dark p               { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }




.bg-white  { background: var(--bg-white); }
.bg-light  { background: var(--bg); }
.bg-navy   { background: var(--navy); }
.bg-teal   { background: var(--teal); }

.bg-navy-grad {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 55%, #0f3349 100%);
}
.bg-navy-grad-deep {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
}




.topbar {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-size: .8rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.topbar a           { color: var(--teal); }
.topbar a:hover     { color: #fff; }




header {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
  gap: 24px;
}


.logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  
}
.logo-wrap img {
object-fit: cover;
  max-height: 133px;
  width: 375px;
  height: 133px;
  margin-bottom: -4%;
}
.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.logo-text strong {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.logo-text span {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}


nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
nav ul li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
nav ul li a:hover,
nav ul li a.active {
  background: var(--teal-light);
  color: var(--teal);
}


nav ul li.nav-cta a {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
nav ul li.nav-cta a:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  color: #fff;
}


.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}




.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 55%, #0f3349 100%);
  padding: 100px 0 90px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}


.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,179,164,.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; left: 10%;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,179,164,.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}


.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}


.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(0,179,164,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,179,164,.35);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  animation: pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: .4; transform: scale(.7); }
}

.hero h1            { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero h1 span       { color: var(--teal); }

.hero-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


.hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-card-cluster {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
}


.hero-main-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-main-card h3  { color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hero-main-card p   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .88rem; margin: 0; }


.hero-icon-ring {
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, #007a71 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(0,179,164,.12);
}


.hero-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.hero-stat {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 14px 10px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.hero-stat span {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}


.hero--page {
  padding: 72px 0 64px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero--page::before,
.hero--page::after { display: none; }
.hero--page h1      { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hero--page p       { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }




.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,179,164,.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,179,164,.45);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-teal {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--teal);
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
}
.btn-outline-teal:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.btn-sm { padding: 8px 18px; font-size: .82rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 1rem; }


.btn-block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }





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

.feature-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}
.feature-card:hover::after  { transform: scaleX(1); }
.feature-card h3            { margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--navy); }
.feature-card:hover h3      { color: var(--teal); }
.feature-card p             { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .9rem; margin: 0; }


.feature-card--white {
  background: var(--bg-white);
}


.feature-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: var(--teal-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon { background: var(--teal); }


.card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.card-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.card-body {
  padding: 24px 26px;
}
.card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.card-body h3 a { color: var(--navy); }
.card-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.card-body p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .9rem;
}
.card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.card-footer {
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}




.main-wrap {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}

.content-block {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}


.content-block h2 {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}
.content-block h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.content-block p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .97rem; }


.highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-light) 0%, var(--teal-mid) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-style: italic;
}


.info-box {
  background: var(--teal-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,179,164,.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}


.tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.tag {
  background: var(--teal-light);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.tag:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
}


.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.post-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }




.why-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #122437 100%);
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,179,164,.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}


.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.why-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.why-item:hover {
  background: rgba(0,179,164,.08);
  border-color: rgba(0,179,164,.3);
}
.why-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(0,179,164,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.why-item h4 { color: #fff; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.why-item p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: .85rem; margin: 0; }


.stat-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-item span {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.stat-item--light span { color: var(--text-muted); }




.quote-band {
  background: var(--teal);
  padding: 56px 0;
  text-align: center;
}




.widget {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.widget-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 14px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.widget-header h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}
.widget-header span { font-size: 1rem; }

.widget-body { padding: 20px 22px; }


.recent-posts-list { list-style: none; }
.recent-posts-list li {
  display: block;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.recent-posts-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }

.rp-thumb {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--teal-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.rp-meta         { flex: 1; }
.rp-meta a {
  font-size: .87rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.rp-meta a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.rp-meta time    { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }


.about-widget-inner { text-align: center; }
.about-widget-inner img {
  width: 290px;
  object-fit: cover;
  max-height: 120px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.about-widget-inner p {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}


.quick-links-list { list-style: none; }
.quick-links-list li       { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.quick-links-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.quick-links-list li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 4px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}
.quick-links-list li a::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: .8rem;
}
.quick-links-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
  padding-left: 6px;
}


.widget-list { list-style: none; }
.widget-list li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: .88rem;
}
.widget-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.widget-list li a { color: var(--navy); }
.widget-list li a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.widget-list .count {
  background: var(--teal-light);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}





.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,179,164,.12);
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 130px;
}


.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.form-group label {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.form-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }


.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.newsletter-form p {
  font-size: .87rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.newsletter-form .form-control { background: var(--bg); }
.newsletter-form .form-control:focus { border-color: var(--teal); }


.form-inline {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.form-inline .form-control { flex: 1; }
.form-inline .btn          { flex-shrink: 0; }


.form-control--dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: #fff;
}
.form-control--dark::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.form-control--dark:focus        { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: none; }


.form-submit-dark {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 9px 16px;
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.form-submit-dark:hover { background: var(--teal-dark); }





.features {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 64px 0;
}


.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--teal-light);
}
.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover img  { transform: scale(1.05); }
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(14,27,42,.55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-overlay span {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
}


.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.team-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--teal-light);
}
.team-card-body { padding: 22px 18px; }
.team-card-body h3 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card-body span {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.team-card-body p { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 10px; }


.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; }
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -28px; top: 6px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  border: 3px solid var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--teal);
}
.timeline-item h4 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.timeline-item time {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.timeline-item p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .92rem; }


.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--teal-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-item h4 { color: var(--navy); font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-info-item p  { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .88rem; margin: 0; }


.contact-form-panel {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-form-panel h3 {
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}




.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb a       { color: var(--teal); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.breadcrumb .sep    { color: var(--border); }
.breadcrumb .current { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }




.pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.pagination a,
.pagination span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.pagination a:hover,
.pagination .active {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}
.pagination .dots {
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}




footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 64px 0 0;
}


.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
}


.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}


.footer-about p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-size: .88rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}


.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-logo img      { height: 40px; width: auto; }
.footer-logo strong {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}


.footer-links { list-style: none; }
.footer-links li    { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-size: .88rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a::before { content: '›'; color: var(--teal); font-size: 1rem; }
.footer-links a:hover   { color: var(--teal); padding-left: 4px; }


.footer-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.footer-post:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }

.fp-thumb {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,179,164,.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fp-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.fp-info a {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.fp-info a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.fp-info time    { font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }


.social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.social-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--teal);
}


.footer-newsletter { margin-top: 4px; }
.footer-newsletter p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: .85rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}


.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.footer-bottom .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-size: .8rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--teal); }

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  list-style: none;
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-size: .8rem;
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--teal); }





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


.mt-0  { margin-top:    0; }
.mt-sm { margin-top:    12px; }
.mt-md { margin-top:    24px; }
.mt-lg { margin-top:    48px; }
.mb-0  { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-sm { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mb-md { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-lg { margin-bottom: 48px; }


.divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.divider--dark {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}


.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}


.img-rounded { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.img-circle  { border-radius: 50%; }





@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .content-sidebar    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar            { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .contact-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-strip         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .gallery-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .team-grid          { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-4             { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-pad: 52px; }

  
  .hero-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual        { display: none; }

  
  nav ul {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 16px;
    gap: 4px;
    z-index: 999;
  }
  nav ul.open         { display: flex; }
  .menu-toggle        { display: block; }
  .header-inner       { position: relative; }

  
  .feature-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid           { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-2,
  .grid-3,
  .grid-4             { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

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

  
  .footer-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-inline        { flex-direction: column; }

  
  .stat-strip         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
}


@media (max-width: 480px) {
  section,
  .section            { padding: 48px 0; }
  .content-block      { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .hero               { padding: 72px 0 60px; }
  .stat-strip         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stat-row      { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-btns          { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn                { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .pagination a,
  .pagination span    { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: .8rem; }
}


.bimg{
--w:100%;
--h:240px;
--bg1:#f2f2f2;
--bg2:#e1e1e1;
--bg3:#ededed;
--line:rgba(0,0,0,.06);
--text-color:rgba(0,0,0,.55);
--text-size:22px;
position:relative;
width:var(--w);
height:var(--h);
overflow:hidden;
border-radius:10px;
background:linear-gradient(130deg,var(--bg1),var(--bg2),var(--bg3),var(--bg1));
background-size:300% 300%;
animation:bimg-bg 7s ease-in-out infinite
}
.bimg img{display:none}
.bimg::before{
content:'';
position:absolute;
inset:-50%;
background:repeating-linear-gradient(135deg,transparent 0,transparent 22px,var(--line) 23px,transparent 26px);
animation:bimg-lines 17s linear infinite
}
.bimg::after{
content:attr(data-text);
position:absolute;
inset:0;
display:flex;
align-items:center;
justify-content:center;
font-family:"Spectral SC",serif;
font-style:italic;
font-weight:400;
font-size:var(--text-size);
background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.85),var(--text-color));
-webkit-background-clip:text;
background-clip:text;
color:transparent;
text-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.25),0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,.15);
animation:bimg-text 7s ease-in-out infinite
}
.bimg:hover,
.bimg:hover::before,
.bimg:hover::after{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes bimg-bg{
0%{background-position:0% 50%}
50%{background-position:100% 50%}
100%{background-position:0% 50%}
}
@keyframes bimg-lines{
from{transform:translate(0,0)}
to{transform:translate(80px,80px)}
}
@keyframes bimg-text{
0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:.75}
50%{transform:translateY(-6px);opacity:1}
}



.values-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 32px;
    }
    .value-card {
      background: var(--bg-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 28px 24px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
    }
    .value-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      border-color: var(--teal);
    }
    .value-emoji {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: block;
    }
    .value-card h3 {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .value-card p {
      font-size: .88rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* Story image placeholder */
    .story-img-wrap {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-light) 0%, var(--teal-mid) 100%);
      
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .story-img-wrap span {
      font-size: 4rem;
      opacity: .45;
    }

    /* Two-col story layout */
    .story-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .story-grid img {
      width: 100%;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }

    /* Timeline (reuses .timeline from style.css) */
    .timeline-wrap {
      margin-top: 8px;
    }

    /* Mission numbers row */
    .mission-stats {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
      margin: 28px 0 0;
    }
    .mission-stat {
      background: var(--teal-light);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 22px 16px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .mission-stat strong {
      display: block;
      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--teal);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .mission-stat span {
      font-size: .82rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .values-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .story-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .mission-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .mission-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

 .research-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 32px;
    }
    .research-card {
      background: var(--bg-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 28px 26px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .research-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 4px; height: 100%;
      background: var(--teal);
      transform: scaleY(0);
      transform-origin: top;
      transition: transform var(--transition);
    }
    .research-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      border-color: var(--teal);
    }
    .research-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
    .research-card-icon {
      font-size: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: block;
    }
    .research-card h3 {
      color: var(--navy);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .research-card:hover h3 { color: var(--teal); }
    .research-card p {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: .9rem;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* Process steps */
    .process-steps {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 0;
      margin-top: 36px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .process-steps::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 28px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--border);
      z-index: 0;
    }
    .process-step {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 12px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .step-circle {
      width: 56px; height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--teal);
      color: #fff;
      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 16px;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--teal-light);
    }
    .process-step h4 {
      color: var(--navy);
      font-size: .92rem;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .process-step p {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: .82rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* Dark stat strip (inline, not full-width) */
    .stats-band {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 36px 32px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }
    .stats-band-item { text-align: center; }
    .stats-band-item strong {
      display: block;
      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      color: var(--teal);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .stats-band-item span {
      font-size: .82rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    }

    /* Topic pills (large tag cloud) */
    .topic-cloud {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 20px;
    }
    .topic-pill {
      background: var(--bg);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      color: var(--navy);
      font-size: .84rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      padding: 7px 18px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .topic-pill:hover {
      background: var(--teal);
      border-color: var(--teal);
      color: #fff;
    }

    /* Partnership logos placeholder strip */
    .partner-strip {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-top: 24px;
    }
    .partner-badge {
      background: var(--bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 14px 22px;
      font-size: .82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
    }
    .partner-badge:hover {
      border-color: var(--teal);
      color: var(--teal);
    }
    .partner-badge span { font-size: 1.1rem; }

    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .process-steps     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
      .process-steps::before { display: none; }
      .stats-band        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .research-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .process-steps     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .stats-band        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 24px 20px; }
    }


 .connect-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 32px;
    }
    .connect-card {
      background: var(--bg-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 30px 26px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
      align-items: flex-start;
      transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
    }
    .connect-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      border-color: var(--teal);
    }
    .connect-icon {
      width: 54px; height: 54px;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      background: var(--teal-light);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: background var(--transition);
    }
    .connect-card:hover .connect-icon { background: var(--teal); }
    .connect-card h3 {
      color: var(--navy);
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .connect-card:hover h3 { color: var(--teal); }
    .connect-card p {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: .88rem;
      margin: 0;
      line-height: 1.65;
    }

    /* FAQ accordion */
    .faq-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }
    .faq-item {
      background: var(--bg-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color var(--transition);
    }
    .faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--teal); }
    .faq-question {
      padding: 18px 22px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 16px;
      cursor: pointer;
      user-select: none;
    }
    .faq-question h4 {
      color: var(--navy);
      font-size: .95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin: 0;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }
    .faq-toggle {
      width: 28px; height: 28px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--teal-light);
      color: var(--teal);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
      background: var(--teal);
      color: #fff;
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }
    .faq-answer {
      display: none;
      padding: 0 22px 20px;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: .92rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding-top: 16px;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-answer { display: block; }

    /* Community / follow section */
    .community-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
      margin-top: 28px;
    }
    .community-card {
      background: var(--bg-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 28px 22px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
    }
    .community-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      border-color: var(--teal);
    }
    .community-card .cc-icon {
      font-size: 2rem;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .community-card h3 {
      color: var(--navy);
      font-size: .95rem;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .community-card p {
      font-size: .85rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* Audience tabs — who we work with */
    .audience-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
      margin-top: 28px;
    }
    .audience-item {
      background: var(--bg);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 22px 20px;
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      align-items: flex-start;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
    }
    .audience-item:hover {
      border-color: var(--teal);
      background: var(--teal-light);
    }
    .audience-item .ai-icon {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .audience-item h4 {
      color: var(--navy);
      font-size: .92rem;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
    .audience-item p {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: .85rem;
      margin: 0;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .connect-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .community-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .audience-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

 /* Stretch the 404 content to fill remaining space */
    .page-404-wrap {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 64px 24px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Decorative background blobs */
    .page-404-wrap::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -120px; right: -120px;
      width: 500px; height: 500px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,179,164,.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .page-404-wrap::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -80px; left: -80px;
      width: 380px; height: 380px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14,27,42,.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Central card */
    .page-404-card {
      background: var(--bg-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      padding: 33px 33px;
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 680px;
      width: 100%;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Giant 404 number */
    .error-number {
      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(6rem, 16vw, 10rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1;
      letter-spacing: -.04em;
      color: transparent;
      -webkit-text-stroke: 3px var(--teal);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }
    /* Subtle shadow layer on number */
    .error-number::after {
      content: '404';
      position: absolute;
      top: 6px; left: 6px;
      color: var(--teal-light);
      -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
      z-index: -1;
    }

    /* Icon between number and heading */
    .error-icon {
      font-size: 2.6rem;
      display: block;
      margin: 8px auto 20px;
      animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes float {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
      50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
    }

    .page-404-card h1 {
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .page-404-card .error-desc {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      max-width: 480px;
      margin: 0 auto 36px;
    }

    /* Nav buttons row */
    .error-nav {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 12px;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    /* Divider */
    .error-divider {
      border: none;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      margin: 0 0 32px;
    }

    /* Quick links grid */
    .error-links-label {
      font-size: .78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .error-quick-links {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 10px;
      text-align: left;
    }
    .eql-item {
      background: var(--bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 13px 16px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    }
    .eql-item:hover {
      border-color: var(--teal);
      background: var(--teal-light);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .eql-icon {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .eql-text { flex: 1; }
    .eql-text strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 1px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .eql-item:hover .eql-text strong { color: var(--teal); }
    .eql-text span {
      font-size: .77rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }
    .eql-arrow {
      color: var(--teal);
      font-size: .85rem;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity var(--transition);
    }
    .eql-item:hover .eql-arrow { opacity: 1; }

    /* Footer strip — minimal on 404 */
    .footer-404 {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 18px 0;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-404 p {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
      font-size: .8rem;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .footer-404 a { color: var(--teal); }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .page-404-card    { padding: 40px 24px; }
      .error-number     { -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--teal); }
      .error-quick-links { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .error-nav .btn   { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    }
















 /* ── Gallery Section ──────────────────────────────── */    .gallery-section {      background: #f6f8fb;      padding: 72px 0 90px;    }    /* ── Carousel ─────────────────────────────────────── */    .carousel-outer {      max-width: 960px;      margin: 0 auto;    }    .carousel-wrapper {      position: relative;      border-radius: 24px;      overflow: hidden;      box-shadow: 0 24px 72px rgba(14,27,42,.18);      cursor: grab;    }    .carousel-wrapper:active { cursor: grabbing; }    /* Viewport */    .carousel-viewport {      overflow: hidden;      border-radius: 24px;    }    /* Track */    .carousel-track {      display: flex;      transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);      will-change: transform;    }    /* Slides */    .carousel-slide {      min-width: 100%;      position: relative;      aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;      overflow: hidden;      background: #0a2540;    }    /* Image placeholder when no real image is provided */    .slide-placeholder {      width: 100%;      height: 100%;      display: flex;      flex-direction: column;      align-items: center;      justify-content: center;      gap: 16px;    }    .slide-placeholder .ph-icon {      font-size: 4.5rem;      line-height: 1;      filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(0,179,164,.4));    }    .slide-placeholder .ph-label {      font-size: .78rem;      font-weight: 700;      letter-spacing: .12em;      text-transform: uppercase;      color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);    }    /* Background gradients per slide */    .carousel-slide:nth-child(1) .slide-placeholder {      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061a2e 0%, #0d3d4a 100%);    }    .carousel-slide:nth-child(2) .slide-placeholder {      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061a2e 0%, #0a3b2e 100%);    }    .carousel-slide:nth-child(3) .slide-placeholder {      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061a2e 0%, #1a2e3d 100%);    }    .carousel-slide:nth-child(4) .slide-placeholder {      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061a2e 0%, #2a1a3d 100%);    }    /* If real <img> is used */    .carousel-slide img {      width: 100%;      height: 100%;      object-fit: cover;      display: block;      transition: transform .7s ease;    }    .carousel-slide.is-active img { transform: scale(1.04); }    /* Caption overlay */    .slide-caption {      position: absolute;      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,26,46,.9) 0%, rgba(6,26,46,.4) 60%, transparent 100%);      padding: 72px 40px 36px;      transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease;      opacity: 0;      transform: translateY(6px);    }    .carousel-slide.is-active .slide-caption {      opacity: 1;      transform: translateY(0);    }    .caption-tag {      display: inline-block;      background: rgba(0,179,164,.25);      border: 1px solid rgba(0,179,164,.5);      color: #00d4c3;      font-size: .68rem;      font-weight: 700;      letter-spacing: .1em;      text-transform: uppercase;      padding: 4px 12px;      border-radius: 100px;      margin-bottom: 10px;    }    .slide-caption h3 {      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;      font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);      font-weight: 800;      color: #fff;      margin-bottom: 8px;      line-height: 1.2;    }    .slide-caption p {      color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);      font-size: .88rem;      line-height: 1.65;      max-width: 520px;      margin: 0;    }    /* Slide counter */    .carousel-counter {      position: absolute;      top: 18px; right: 18px;      z-index: 10;      background: rgba(6,26,46,.55);      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);      color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);      font-size: .72rem;      font-weight: 600;      padding: 5px 14px;      border-radius: 100px;      letter-spacing: .06em;      pointer-events: none;    }    /* Paused badge */    .paused-badge {      position: absolute;      top: 18px; left: 18px;      z-index: 10;      background: rgba(0,179,164,.18);      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);      border: 1px solid rgba(0,179,164,.4);      color: #00d4c3;      font-size: .68rem;      font-weight: 700;      letter-spacing: .1em;      text-transform: uppercase;      padding: 5px 12px;      border-radius: 100px;      pointer-events: none;      opacity: 0;      transition: opacity .3s ease;    }    .carousel-wrapper.is-paused .paused-badge { opacity: 1; }    /* Prev / Next arrows */    .carousel-arrow {      position: absolute;      top: 50%;      transform: translateY(-50%);      z-index: 10;      width: 46px; height: 46px;      background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);      border-radius: 50%;      display: flex;      align-items: center;      justify-content: center;      cursor: pointer;      color: #fff;      font-size: 1rem;      transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, transform .2s;    }    .carousel-arrow:hover {      background: var(--teal);      border-color: var(--teal);      transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);    }    .carousel-arrow.prev { left: 16px; }    .carousel-arrow.next { right: 16px; }    /* Progress bar */    .carousel-progress-bar {      position: absolute;      bottom: 0; left: 0;      height: 3px;      background: var(--teal);      width: 0;      z-index: 10;      border-radius: 0 3px 0 0;    }    /* ── Dots ─────────────────────────────────────────── */    .carousel-dots {      display: flex;      align-items: center;      justify-content: center;      gap: 10px;      margin-top: 28px;    }    .carousel-dot {      height: 8px;      width: 8px;      border-radius: 100px;      background: #c8d4de;      border: none;      cursor: pointer;      padding: 0;      transition: background .25s, width .3s ease;    }    .carousel-dot.active {      background: var(--teal);      width: 28px;    }    .carousel-dot:hover:not(.active) {      background: rgba(0,179,164,.45);    }    /* ── Thumbnail Strip ──────────────────────────────── */    .thumb-strip {      display: flex;      justify-content: center;      gap: 14px;      margin-top: 20px;    }    .thumb {      width: 90px;      aspect-ratio: 16/10;      border-radius: 10px;      overflow: hidden;      cursor: pointer;      border: 2.5px solid transparent;      opacity: .5;      transition: opacity .25s, border-color .25s, transform .25s;      background: #0a2540;    }    .thumb-inner {      width: 100%; height: 100%;      display: flex;      align-items: center;      justify-content: center;      font-size: 1.6rem;    }    .thumb img {      width: 100%; height: 100%;      object-fit: cover;      display: block;    }    .thumb.active {      border-color: var(--teal);      opacity: 1;      transform: translateY(-3px);      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,179,164,.3);    }    .thumb:hover:not(.active) {      opacity: .8;      transform: translateY(-2px);    }

 @media (max-width: 768px) {      .carousel-arrow { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: .85rem; }      .carousel-arrow.prev { left: 10px; }      .carousel-arrow.next { right: 10px; }      .thumb-strip { gap: 10px; }      .thumb { width: 68px; }      .footer-grid-gal { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }    }    @media (max-width: 480px) {      .thumb-strip { gap: 8px; }      .thumb { width: 56px; }      .footer-grid-gal { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }      .slide-caption { padding: 50px 22px 24px; }      .gallery-section { padding: 52px 0 72px; }    }





/* <div class="bimg" data-text="Text" style="--w:100%; --h:280px; --bg1:#151515; --bg2:#1f1f1f; --bg3:#2a2a2a; --line:rgba(255,255,255,.06); --text-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); --text-size:32px;">
  <img />
</div> */