/* ============================================
   ABOUT PAGE HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10rem 0 8rem;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(13, 13, 26, 0.6), rgba(13, 13, 26, 0.4)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1618331835717-801e976710b2?q=80&w=2670&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hide shapes as they clash with the realistic background */
.about-hero-background {
    display: none;
}

/* Hero Content */
.about-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Modern Breadcrumb - Updated for Dark Background */
.breadcrumb-modern {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.breadcrumb-modern a {
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-modern a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.breadcrumb-modern i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Hero Title */
.about-hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-hero-title .text-gradient {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    /* Add drop shadow to make gradient pop on dark bg */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

/* Hero Subtitle */
.about-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Hero Stats - Glassmorphism Style */
.about-hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-stat {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-stat::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.6);
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.6);
}

.hero-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero {
        padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
    }

    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .about-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .about-hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   STORY SECTION REDESIGN (Glass Overlap)
   ============================================ */
.story-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, #fcfbf9 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative Background Elements */
.story-bg-element {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 0;
}

.story-bg-1 {
    top: -10%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.05);
}

.story-bg-2 {
    bottom: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: rgba(124, 77, 255, 0.05);
}

.story-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    /* Image takes slightly more space */
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    /* No gap because we want overlap */
    min-height: 600px;
}

/* Left Side: The Image */
.story-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.story-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.story-image-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Right Side: The Glass Card (Overlapping) */
.story-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-left: -100px;
    /* This creates the overlap! */
    z-index: 10;
}

.story-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    /* Frosted glass */
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05),
        inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    position: relative;
}

/* Gold Accent Line */
.story-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
}

.story-card h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.story-card p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.story-card p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Floating Badge */
.story-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: 40px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.3);
    border: 4px solid var(--white);
    animation: floatBadge 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

/* Responsive for Story Section */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .story-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .story-image-wrapper {
        height: 400px;
        margin-bottom: -50px;
        /* Negative margin to pull content up */
        border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
    }

    .story-content-wrapper {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 0;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .story-card {
        padding: 2rem;
        background: #fff;
        /* Solid background on mobile for readability */
    }
}

/* ============================================
   MISSION & VISION REDESIGN (Dual-Card Horizon)
   ============================================ */
.mv-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--light-grey);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Large Background Circle connecting them */
.mv-bg-circle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.05);
    /* faint primary color ring */
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.mv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mv-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Top colored strip */
.mv-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--grey);
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.mv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

/* Specific Card Styles */
.mv-mission:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.2);
}

.mv-mission::before {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
}

.mv-vision:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(124, 77, 255, 0.2);
}

.mv-vision::before {
    background: var(--gradient-spiritual);
}

/* Content Styles */
.mv-icon-box {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.mv-mission .mv-icon-box {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.3);
}

.mv-vision .mv-icon-box {
    background: var(--gradient-spiritual);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(124, 77, 255, 0.3);
}

.mv-card h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.mv-card p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mv-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   BENTO GRID ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */

/* Base card hover effect */
.bento-card {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Floating icon animation */
.bento-icon {
    animation: floatIcon 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatIcon {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
}

/* Pulsing glow effect for large cards */
.bento-large::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px currentColor;
}

.bento-large:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Decorative circle animation */
.bento-circle {
    animation: pulseCircle 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseCircle {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.2;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
}

/* Shimmer effect on hover */
.bento-shimmer {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bento-shimmer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.bento-shimmer:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

/* Responsive Bento Grid */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        grid-template-rows: auto !important;
    }

    .bento-grid>div[style*="span 2"] {
        grid-column: span 2 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .bento-grid>div[style*="span 2"] {
        grid-column: span 1 !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   BUBBLE ANIMATION EFFECT
   ============================================ */

/* Bubbles container */
.bento-bubbles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.bento-bubbles span {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: bubbleRise 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bento-bubbles span:nth-child(1) {
    left: 10%;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
    animation-duration: 10s;
}

.bento-bubbles span:nth-child(2) {
    left: 30%;
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    animation-delay: 1s;
    animation-duration: 7s;
}

.bento-bubbles span:nth-child(3) {
    left: 50%;
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
    animation-delay: 2s;
    animation-duration: 9s;
}

.bento-bubbles span:nth-child(4) {
    left: 70%;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
    animation-duration: 6s;
}

.bento-bubbles span:nth-child(5) {
    left: 85%;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    animation-delay: 3s;
    animation-duration: 8s;
}

@keyframes bubbleRise {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-400px) scale(0.5);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   TEAM SECTION - FLUID LIQUID ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */

.team-fluid-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #16213e 100%);
    padding: 6rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Fluid Background Blobs */
.fluid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 0;
}

.fluid-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: fluidMove 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.fluid-blob-1 {
    top: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffc107, #ff9800);
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.fluid-blob-2 {
    top: 50%;
    right: -15%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c4dff, #b388ff);
    animation-delay: -5s;
    animation-duration: 18s;
}

.fluid-blob-3 {
    bottom: -20%;
    left: 30%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00bcd4, #4dd0e1);
    animation-delay: -10s;
    animation-duration: 20s;
}

.fluid-blob-4 {
    top: 20%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5722, #ff8a65);
    animation-delay: -3s;
    animation-duration: 12s;
}

@keyframes fluidMove {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    }

    25% {
        transform: translate(50px, -80px) scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(-30px, 50px) scale(0.9) rotate(-5deg);
    }

    75% {
        transform: translate(80px, 30px) scale(1.05) rotate(15deg);
    }
}

/* Team Grid - Magazine Style */
.team-magazine-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 280px);
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.team-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.team-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 10;
}

.team-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.team-card-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.team-card-role {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #ffc107;
    color: #000;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.team-card-name {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-card-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Large Feature Card */
.team-card-featured {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.team-card-featured .team-card-name {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

/* Section Title */
.team-title-block h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-title-block h2 span {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffc107, #ff9800);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.team-title-block p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 400px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .team-magazine-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
    }

    .team-card-featured {
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .team-title-block h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .team-magazine-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   DUAL MARQUEE ANIMATION & NEW LEGEND STYLE
   ============================================ */

.legend-section-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.legend-text-col {
    padding: 4rem 6rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.legend-images-col {
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    /* Mask to fade out top/bottom */
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.marquee-dual-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    height: 120vh;
    /* Taller than viewport to ensure coverage */
    transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.1);
    /* Slight tilt for style */
    margin-top: -10vh;
    margin-left: 2rem;
}

.marquee-col {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

.marquee-track-up {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    animation: scrollUp 20s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track-down {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    animation: scrollDown 20s linear infinite;
}

/* Hover effects */
.legend-images-col:hover .marquee-track-up,
.legend-images-col:hover .marquee-track-down {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scrollUp {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }
}

@keyframes scrollDown {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.legend-card-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Monochromatic / Sepia style to match reference */
    filter: sepia(0.8) hue-rotate(350deg) saturate(1.8) contrast(1.1);
    transition: filter 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.legend-card-item:hover {
    filter: none;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    z-index: 10;
}

.legend-card-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.legend-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Typography Matching Reference */
.legend-title-huge {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem);
    line-height: 0.85;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.legend-title-huge span {
    display: block;
}

.legend-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    /* Light gray for contrast on black */
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .legend-section-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        height: auto;
        min-height: auto;
        padding-bottom: 4rem;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .legend-images-col {
        height: 600px;
        /* shorter on mobile */
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .marquee-dual-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        height: 600px;
        transform: none;
        /* No tilt on mobile */
        margin: 0;
    }

    .legend-text-col {
        padding: 4rem 2rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   GOLDEN GATEWAY CTA SECTION
   ============================================ */

.cta-gateway-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    background: #000;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 40vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ... fog layers ... */

/* --- Portal Card (Glassmorphism) --- */
.cta-portal-card {
    background: rgba(25, 25, 35, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 90%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);

    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ... */

/* --- Trust Strip --- */
.cta-trust-strip {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.cta-trust-strip .separator {
    color: #FFC107;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* --- Fog Animation Layers --- */
.cta-fog-layer {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.layer-1 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: fogMove 25s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.layer-2 {
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 111, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: fogMove 30s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.layer-3 {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox=%220 0 200 200%22 xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%3E%3Cfilter id=%22noise%22%3E%3CfeTurbulence type=%22fractalNoise%22 baseFrequency=%220.65%22 numOctaves=%223%22 stitchTiles=%22stitch%22/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width=%22100%25%22 height=%22100%25%22 filter=%22url(%23noise)%22 opacity=%220.05%22/%3E%3C/svg%3E');
    opacity: 0.3;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes fogMove {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(-45%, -55%) scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* --- Background Outline Text --- */
.cta-bg-text-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.cta-bg-text {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 15vw, 12rem);
    line-height: 0.85;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0.5;
}



/* Floating Icon */
.cta-orb-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #FFC107, #FF6F00);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.4);
    animation: floatOrb 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatOrb {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

/* --- Typography --- */
.cta-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.text-gradient-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC107 0%, #FFA000 50%, #FFD54F 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.cta-description {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.btn-magnetic-gold {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.25rem 3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC107, #FF8F00);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 160, 0, 0.2);
    border: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-magnetic-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(255, 160, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline-glass {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.25rem 3rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}



/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-portal-card {
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .cta-bg-text-wrapper {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .cta-bg-text {
        font-size: 15vw;
        -webkit-text-stroke-width: 1px;
    }

    .cta-trust-strip {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .cta-trust-strip .separator {
        display: none;
    }
}