:root {
  --navy-950: #0a1733;
  --navy-900: #0d1d44;
  --navy-800: #122a5c;
  --brand-400: #ffc629;
  --brand-500: #f5b50a;
  --brand-600: #e0a200;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --slate-50: #f8fafc;
  --slate-100: #f1f5f9;
  --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
  --slate-400: #94a3b8;
  --slate-500: #64748b;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-900: #0f172a;
  /* terms and policy page */
  --pp-ink:#1d2430;
  --pp-muted:#5b6472;
  --pp-brand:#0f5c4a;        /* change to your brand color */
  --pp-brand-2:#14806a;
  --pp-line:#e7e9ee;
  /* --tc-white:#ffffff; */
  --tc-muted:#54607a;
  --tc-line:#e4e8f1;
  /* terms and policy page */
  --new-background-color: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgb(253 246 219), rgb(255 255 255 / 94%));
  --font-display: "Poppins", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.05);
  --shadow: 0 1px 3px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 1px 2px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
  --radius: 0.5rem;
  --radius-lg: 0.75rem;
  --radius-xl: 0.875rem;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
    --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --off-bg: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgb(253 246 219), rgb(255 255 255 / 94%));
    --border-light: rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.08);
    --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

}

/* Chrome, Edge, Safari */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #122a5c;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #f5b50a;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid #122a5c;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #ffc629;
}

/* Firefox */
html {
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #f5b50a #ffffff;
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--slate-900);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; }

      /* =====================================================================
   HEADER
===================================================================== */
.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1000;background:#fff;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.site-header__container{
  max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;height:var(--header-h);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px;
}
.site-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;}

.site-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-left:auto;}
.site-nav > a,
.site-nav .nav-link--toggle{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px;border:0;background:none;
  font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);transition:color .2s ease,background .2s ease;
}
.site-nav > a:hover,
.site-nav .nav-link--toggle:hover,
.nav-item--mega.is-open > .nav-link--toggle{color:var(--brand);background:rgba(15,92,74,.06);}
.nav-link--toggle svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .25s ease;}
.nav-item--mega.is-open .nav-link--toggle svg{transform:rotate(180deg);}

.site-header__quote{
  margin-left:8px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  padding:11px 22px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;
  font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;transition:background .25s ease,transform .25s ease;
}
.site-header__quote:hover{background:var(--brand-2);transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* hamburger */
.nav-toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:5px;width:44px;height:44px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;background:#fff;margin-left:auto;}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);margin:0 auto;transition:transform .3s ease,opacity .3s ease;}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);}

/* =====================================================================
   MEGA MENU
===================================================================== */
.nav-item--mega{position:static;} /* let the panel span the header width */
.mega-menu{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:80%;
  background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .25s ease,transform .25s ease,visibility .25s ease;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.nav-item--mega.is-open .mega-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
.mega-menu__inner{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:28px 24px 34px;}
.mega-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px; background: #e0a200; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;}
.mega-head h3{margin:0;font-size:18px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;font-weight:700;}
.mega-head a{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--brand);}

.mega-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:10px;
}
.mega-card{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items: center;text-align:center;gap:8px;padding:16px;border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid transparent;transition:background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease;
}
.mega-card:hover{background:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgb(253 246 219), rgb(255 255 255 / 94%));border-color:var(--line);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.mega-card .ic{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(15,92,74,.08);color:var(--brand);transition:background .2s ease,color .2s ease;
}
.mega-card:hover .ic{background:#e0a200;color:#fff;}
.mega-card .ic svg{width:22px;height:22px;}
.mega-card h4{margin:2px 0 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);}
.mega-card p{margin:0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted);}
.mega-card .go{margin-top:4px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;opacity:0;transform:translateX(-4px);transition:opacity .2s ease,transform .2s ease;}
.mega-card:hover .go{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.mega-card .go svg{width:13px;height:13px;}

.mega-foot{
  margin-top:22px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.mega-foot p{margin:0;font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);}
.mega-foot .btn{padding:10px 20px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--accent);color:#1d2430;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;}
.mega-foot .btn:hover{filter:brightness(.96);}
#hero{
  background:url('../../images/a_Add_bulk_book_on_lef.png') bottom center / cover no-repeat;
}
/* =====================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
===================================================================== */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .mega-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .nav-toggle{display:flex;order:3;}
  .site-header__quote{order:2;margin-left:auto;}
  .site-nav{
    position:absolute;top:var(--header-h);left:0;right:0;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;
    background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    padding:10px 16px 18px;margin:0;
    max-height:0;overflow:hidden;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
    transition:max-height .35s ease,opacity .3s ease,visibility .3s ease,padding .3s ease;
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .site-nav{max-height:80vh;overflow:auto;opacity:1;visibility:visible;padding:14px 16px 20px;}
  .site-nav > a{padding:14px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;}
  .site-nav > a:last-of-type{border-bottom:0;}

  /* mega becomes an accordion inside the mobile nav */
  .nav-item--mega{position:relative;}
  .nav-link--toggle{justify-content:space-between;width:100%;padding:14px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;}
  .mega-menu{
    position:static;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;
    box-shadow:none;border-top:0;background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;
    max-height:0;overflow:hidden;padding:0;transition:max-height .4s ease,padding .3s ease,margin .3s ease;margin:0;
  }
  .nav-item--mega.is-open .mega-menu{max-height:1400px;padding:8px;margin:8px 0 6px;}
  .mega-menu__inner{padding:6px;}
  .mega-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:6px;}
  .mega-head,.mega-foot{display:none;}
  .mega-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:12px;}
  .mega-card .go{display:none;}
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .mega-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}
    
.container {
  width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 32px));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 1rem;
  z-index: 999;
  transform: translateY(-150%);
  background: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.skip-link:focus { transform: translateY(0); }

/* .page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, visibility 0.45s ease;
}
.page-loader.is-hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.loader-mark {
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--navy-950);
  background: var(--brand-500);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgb(255 198 41 / 0.12);
} */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.84);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(226 232 240 / 0.8);
}
.header-shell {
  min-height: 78px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.brand-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--brand-500);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
}
.brand-copy { display: grid; line-height: 1; text-transform: uppercase; }
.brand-copy strong { font-family: var(--font-display); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.brand-copy small { margin-top: 0.2rem; color: var(--slate-500); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.site-nav a { transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.site-nav a:hover { color: var(--navy-950); }
.nav-cta {
  color: var(--navy-950) !important;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.nav-toggle { display: none; }

.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  min-height: 100vh;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 10rem;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgb(255 255 255 / 0%), rgb(253 248 222 / 94%));
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 10%, rgb(255 198 41 / 0.22), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 24%, rgb(10 23 51 / 0.16), transparent 31%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 5rem;
  /* align-items: center; */
}
/* .hero-copy { max-width: 680px; padding-top: 3rem;} */
.hero-copy-contact { 
    margin: auto;
    padding-top: 3rem;   
    margin: auto;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
.kicker {
  color: var(--brand-600);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--navy-950); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.hero h1 { margin-top: 0.9rem; font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 8vw, 4.5rem); max-width: 850px; }
.hero-lead { margin-top: 1.2rem; max-width: 680px; color: var(--slate-600); font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem); }
.hero-actions { margin-top: 2rem; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.85rem; }
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 0;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 900;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary {
     background: var(--brand-600);
     color: var(--white); 
     box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
     }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--navy-800); }
.btn-secondary { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy-950); border: 1px solid var(--slate-200); }
.full { width: 100%; }
.trust-list { margin-top: 2rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.85rem; list-style: none; }
.trust-list li { padding: 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--slate-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.7); }
.trust-list strong { display: block; color: var(--navy-950); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; }
.trust-list span { color: var(--slate-500); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; }

.quote-panel {
  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.panel-label { color: var(--slate-500); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
.quote-panel h2 { margin-top: 0.45rem; font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); color: var(--brand-600);}
.quote-form { margin-top: 1.3rem; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; }
.quote-form label { display: grid; gap: 0.45rem; color: var(--slate-600); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 800; }
.quote-form input, .quote-form select, .quote-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--slate-50);
  color: var(--slate-900);
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.quote-form input:focus, .quote-form select:focus, .quote-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgb(245 181 10 / 0.18);
}
.form-note { color: var(--slate-500); font-size: 0.82rem; text-align: center; }

.logo-band { padding: 1.4rem 0; background: var(--navy-950); color: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.72); }
.logo-row { display: flex; gap: 2rem; overflow: auto; white-space: nowrap; scrollbar-width: none; }
.logo-row::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.logo-row span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; opacity: 0.9; }

.section { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; }
.section-header { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 2.4rem; text-align: center; }
.section-header.left { margin-inline: 0; text-align: left; }
.section-header.narrow { max-width: 640px; }
.section h2 { margin-top: 0.7rem; font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }

.services { background: var(--white); }
.service-grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.service-item {
  min-height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.service-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.service-item.highlight { background: var(--navy-950); }
.service-item.highlight h3, .service-item.highlight p { color: var(--white); }
.service-num { color: var(--brand-600); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900; }
.service-item h3 { margin-top: 0.8rem; font-size: 1.35rem; }
.service-item p { margin-top: 0.6rem; color: var(--slate-600); }

.showcase { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--slate-100), var(--white)); }
.showcase-grid { display: grid; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; }
.showcase-copy p:not(.kicker) { margin-top: 1rem; color: var(--slate-600); max-width: 56ch; }
.text-link { display: inline-block; margin-top: 1.4rem; color: var(--navy-950); font-weight: 900; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--brand-500); }
.book-shelf { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(120px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; perspective: 1200px; }
.book {
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  border-radius: 14px 8px 8px 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  /* box-shadow: 18px 22px 35px rgb(10 23 51 / 0.24); */
  transform: rotateY(-8deg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.book::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 82% 0 0; background: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.15); }
.book span, .book small { position: relative; font-size: 0.78rem; opacity: 0.85; font-weight: 800; }
.book strong { position: relative; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2.2rem); line-height: 0.95; }

/* .book-one img{} */
/* .book-two img{} */
/* .book-three { background: linear-gradient(155deg, #3f1111, #f97316); } */
/* .book-four { background: linear-gradient(155deg, #064e3b, #8b5cf6); } */

.process { background: var(--navy-950); }
.process .section-header h2 { color: var(--white); }
.process-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 1rem; counter-reset: steps; }
.process-list li {
  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 0.12);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.74);
}
.process-list span { color: var(); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900; }
.process-list h3 { margin-top: 1rem; color: var(--white); font-size: 1.35rem; }
.process-list p { margin-top: 0.55rem; }

.reviews { background: var(--slate-50); }
.reviews-grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; align-items: stretch; }
.review-card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.review-card.dark { background: var(--navy-950); color: var(--white); border-color: transparent; }
.review-card p { color: inherit; font-size: 1.04rem; }
.review-card div { margin-top: 1.3rem; display: grid; }
.review-card span { color: var(--slate-500); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.review-card.dark span { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.62); }

.faq { background: var(--white); }
.faq-grid { display: grid; gap: 2rem; }
.faq-list { display: grid; gap: 0.8rem; }
details {
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--slate-50);
}
summary { cursor: pointer; color: var(--navy-950); font-weight: 900; }
details p { margin-top: 0.7rem; color: var(--slate-600); }

.cta-section {
     /* padding: 0 0 clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem); */
     padding: 10rem 0px;
     background: var(--white);
     }
.cta-panel {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--brand-400));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.cta-panel h2 { margin-top: 0.6rem; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); }

/* .site-footer { background: var(--navy-950); color: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.72); padding: 4rem 0 1.5rem; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; gap: 2rem; }
.footer-brand .brand-icon { background: var(--brand-500); color: var(--navy-950); }
.site-footer p { margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 34ch; }
.site-footer h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.site-footer nav, .site-footer .footer-grid > div:not(:first-child) { display: grid; gap: 0.55rem; align-content: start; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--brand-400); }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 1.3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
} */

@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(330px, 0.85fr); }
  .quote-form { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .quote-form .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .showcase-grid { grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; }
  /* .process-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } */
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.95fr 0.95fr; }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; }
  .cta-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: inline-grid;
    gap: 6px;
    border: 0;
    background: var(--navy-950);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.8rem;
  }
  .nav-toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); display: block; }
  .site-nav {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 78px 16px auto 16px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
    transform: translateY(-16px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: 0.22s ease;
  }
  .site-nav.is-open { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .site-nav a { padding: 0.75rem; }
  .nav-cta { text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .trust-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .book-shelf { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Connect With Publishers Section
   ========================================================================== */
.publish-connect {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, #ffec40e1 0%, #ffa94087 47%, var(--clr-white) 100%);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem) 1.25rem;
}

.publish-connect__container {
  width: min(100%, 1180px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(0rem, 6vw, 0rem);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .publish-connect__container {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(330px, 0.75fr);
  }
}

.publish-connect__content {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.publish-connect__header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: #000;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.24;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.publish-connect__header h1 span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--brand-600);
}

.publish-steps {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.95rem);
}

.publish-steps li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 20px 1fr;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.publish-steps__dot {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  margin-top: 0.32rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  /* background: #2f6097; */
  background: var(--brand-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgb(47 96 151 / 0.08);
}

.publish-steps p {
  color: #00102d;
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.2vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Form Panel
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-panel {
  justify-self: center;
  width: min(100%, 410px);
  padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.5rem);
  border-radius: 1.65rem;
  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.55);
}

.contact-form {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2rem) clamp(1.1rem, 3vw, 1.55rem);
  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.9);
  border: 1.5px solid #2f6097;
  border-radius: 1rem;
}

.contact-form::before {
  content: "AP";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 50% auto auto 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -38%);
  color: #2f6097;
  font-size: clamp(8rem, 16vw, 12rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.055;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.contact-form > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-form__logo {
  position: relative;
  width: 106px;
  height: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 9px solid currentColor;
  background: transparent;
}

.ring--blue {
  left: 8px;
  top: 4px;
  color: #3e83c9;
}

.ring--green {
  left: 18px;
  top: 8px;
  color: #8dbb2f;
}

.ring--gold {
  right: 18px;
  top: 8px;
  color: #f0bf14;
}

.ring--orange {
  right: 8px;
  top: 4px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.contact-form h2 {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  /* color: #2f6097; */
  color: var(--brand-600);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1.25px solid #a5a5a5;
  border-radius: 0.55rem;
  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.7);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  padding: 0.78rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-form input + input,
.contact-form input + textarea {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-form textarea {
  min-height: 108px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #7c7c7c;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: #2f6097;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgb(47 96 151 / 0.13);
}

.contact-form button {
  min-width: 155px;
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  /* background: #2f6097; */
  background: var(--brand-600);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-form button:hover,
.contact-form button:focus-visible {
  /* background: #234c7b; */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 20px rgb(47 96 151 / 0.2);
  outline: none;
}

@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .publish-connect {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #a9c2f0 0%, #dce9ff 52%, var(--clr-white) 100%);
  }

  .publish-connect__content {
    max-width: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .publish-connect {
    padding-inline: 1rem;
  }

  .publish-steps li {
    grid-template-columns: 16px 1fr;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }

  .publish-steps__dot {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
  }

  .contact-panel {
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Value-Driven Process Section
   Consistent with the existing signage cards: navy, gold, soft slate,
   rounded cards, subtle shadows, and mobile-first spacing.
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 15%, rgb(245 181 10 / 0.12), transparent 28rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white), var(--slate-50));
    background: var(--new-background-color);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem) 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-container {
  /* max-width: 1200px; */
  max-width: 90vw;
  padding: 0rem 3rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  text-align: center;
}
 /* Utility Components */
  .eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--brand-600);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .eyebrow.on-dark {
    color: var(--brand-400);
  }

.process-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.process-header h2 {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.875rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.process-header p {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0.85rem auto 0;
  /* color: var(--slate-600); */
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.05rem);
}

.process-cta {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 2.8rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease,
              transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.process-cta:hover,
.process-cta:focus-visible {
  background: var(--brand-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  outline: none;
}

.process-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand-400);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.process-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .process-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  }
}

/* ---------- Illustration ---------- */
.process-visual {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.process-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1rem;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) - 0.25rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(245 181 10 / 0.12), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.visual-svg {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.cloud {
  fill: var(--slate-100);
  stroke: var(--slate-200);
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.cloud-1 { opacity: 0.85; }
.cloud-2 { opacity: 0.75; }

.big-shape {
  opacity: 0.95;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 10px rgb(10 23 51 / 0.16));
}

/* ---------- Process cards ---------- */
.process-map {
  position: relative;
}

.process-list {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.process-list::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-500), var(--navy-950));
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.process-item {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.25rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0.9rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  background: var(--brand-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--slate-200), var(--shadow);
}

.step-number {
  display: none;
}

.step-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgb(245 181 10 / 0.55);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.process-item--dark .step-card {
  background: var(--navy-950);
  border-color: var(--navy-800);
  color: var(--white);
}

.process-item--dark .node {
  background: var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--brand-500), var(--shadow);
}

.process-item--light .step-card {
  background: var(--white);
}

.process-item--light .node {
  background: var(--brand-500);
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.18rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  /* color: inherit; */
  color: var(--brand-600);
}

/* .step-card-b h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.18rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: inherit;
} */

.step-card p {
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.process-item--dark .step-card p {
  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.72);
}

/* Desktop process map styling */
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .process-map {
    min-height: 520px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .arc {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 1rem 0.25rem 1rem 1.75rem;
    border: 2px dashed rgb(245 181 10 / 0.42);
    border-left-color: transparent;
    border-radius: 0 22rem 22rem 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .process-list {
    width: 100%;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .process-list::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .process-item {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    max-width: 82%;
  }

  .process-item:nth-child(odd) {
    justify-self: start;
  }

  .process-item:nth-child(even) {
    justify-self: end;
  }

  .node {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    margin: 0;
  }

  .process-item:nth-child(odd) .node {
    right: -3.1rem;
  }

  .process-item:nth-child(even) .node {
    left: -3.1rem;
  }

  .step-number {
    display: inline-flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: -0.65rem;
    right: 1rem;
    z-index: 2;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 2.25rem;
    height: 2.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: var(--brand-500);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }

  .process-item:nth-child(even) .step-number {
    left: 1rem;
    right: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .process-visual {
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .process-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1.85rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .process-list::before {
    left: 0.875rem;
  }

  .node {
    width: 1.75rem;
    height: 1.75rem;
  }

  .step-card {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hire An Expert Book Publishing Section
   HTML + CSS only, responsive, using your provided root variables.
   ========================================================================== */

.expert-section {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) 1rem clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.expert-container {
  width: min(100%, 1140px);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.expert-header {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.expert-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.4vw, 3.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: var(--brand-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.expert-kicker {
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--navy-800);
}

.expert-intro {
  width: min(100%, 560px);
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
  color: #102041;
  font-size: clamp(0.74rem, 1.1vw, 0.82rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.expert-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 60px;
}

.expert-row + .expert-row {
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
}

@media (min-width: 820px) {
  .expert-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .expert-row--top {
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  }

  .expert-row--bottom {
    grid-template-columns: 1.02fr 0.98fr;
  }
}

.expert-copy h2 {
  max-width: 430px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3.3vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.02;
  color: var(--brand-600);
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

.expert-copy h2 span {
  color: black;
}

.expert-copy p {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: #111827;
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.88rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.expert-copy--left h2 {
  color: #000;
}

.expert-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 2.35rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  border: 2px solid #002b6f;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
} */

/* .btn:hover,
.btn:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgb(13 13 13 / 0.13);
  outline: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background: #df1026;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-primary:focus-visible {
  background: #bd0d20;
}

.btn-secondary {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background: #002b6f;
}

.btn-secondary:hover,
.btn-secondary:focus-visible {
  background: #001f50;
} */

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.publishing-process {
  /* background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgb(245 181 10 / 0.10), transparent 34rem),
    var(--slate-100); */
  /* padding: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 5.5rem) 1rem; */
  padding-bottom: 10rem;
  background: var(--new-background-color);
  padding-top: 3rem;
}

.process-container {
  /* width: min(100%, 1200px); */
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================================== */

.process-header {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.process-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--brand-600);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.process-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.process-header p:not(.process-eyebrow) {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.05rem);
}

.process-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.process-cta:hover,
.process-cta:focus-visible {
  background: var(--brand-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  outline: none;
}

.process-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand-400);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TIMELINE GRID
   ========================================================================== */

.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .process-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 4.25rem;
    left: 3rem;
    right: 3rem;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--slate-200), transparent);
  }

  .process-card--short {
    margin-top: 2.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS CARD
   ========================================================================== */

.process-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-card:hover,
.process-card:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgb(245 181 10 / 0.55);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.process-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgb(245 181 10 / 0.11), transparent 32%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.process-card:hover::after,
.process-card:focus-within::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.15rem;
  height: 2.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  /* background: var(--navy-950); */
  color: var(--white);
  /* box-shadow: var(--shadow); */
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.step-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgb(245 181 10 / 0.13);
  color: var(--brand-600);
}

.step-icon svg {
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.process-card h2 {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.process-card p {
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.duration {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--brand-600);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.card-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 0.9rem 0;
  background: var(--slate-200);
}

.progress-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.progress-meta strong {
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--slate-200);
}

.progress-track span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-500), var(--brand-400));
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgb(245 181 10 / 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .process-card {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .step-badge {
    top: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
  }

  .process-cta {
    width: 100%;
  }
}
/* ---------- Top book mockup ---------- */

.book-showcase,
.device-showcase {
  min-height: 270px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.open-book {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 440px);
  height: clamp(290px, 38vw, 370px);
  perspective: 1100px;
}
.open-book img{
    width: 100%;
}

.book-cover {
  position: absolute;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #141414;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 28px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.27);
}

.book-cover--front {
  left: 6%;
  top: 6%;
  width: 47%;
  height: 86%;
  border-radius: 3px 8px 8px 3px;
  transform: rotate(-16deg) skewY(-3deg);
  transform-origin: right center;
  z-index: 4;
}

.book-cover--front::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(0 0 0 / 0.85), rgb(0 0 0 / 0.2));
  z-index: 3;
}

.book-cover img,
.standing-book img,
.phone-screen img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.book-cover__shade,
.standing-book__shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgb(0 0 0 / 0.15), rgb(0 0 0 / 0.58));
}

.author-name {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 5;
  color: var(--clr-primary-light);
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.book-cover strong,
.standing-book strong {
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  right: 18px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 5;
  color: #f04b26;
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.9;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 2px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.5);
}

.book-pages {
  position: absolute;
  right: 8%;
  top: 18%;
  width: 54%;
  height: 68%;
  padding: 2rem 1.4rem 1.5rem 3rem;
  color: #d9d9d9;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(255 255 255 / 0.14), transparent 12%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0 8px, rgb(255 255 255 / 0.1) 9px, transparent 10px),
    #151515;
  border-radius: 2px 8px 8px 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 28px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.2);
  transform: skewY(1deg);
  z-index: 2;
}

.book-pages::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -11px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 14px;
  height: calc(100% - 8px);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3c1710, #160807);
  border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0;
}

.book-pages h3 {
  color: #e6451f;
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.book-pages p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---------- Device mockup ---------- */

.device-showcase {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(290px, 38vw, 380px);
}

.laptop {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 18%;
  width: min(62%, 350px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.laptop-screen {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  min-height: 150px;
  background: #262626;
  border: 8px solid #2d2d2d;
  border-bottom-width: 14px;
  border-radius: 10px 10px 4px 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.18);
}

.screen-sidebar {
  background: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/11199689/pexels-photo-11199689.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=420&w=320") center/cover;
}

.screen-content {
  padding: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(0 0 0 / 0.2), rgb(0 0 0 / 0.65)),
    #111;
}

.screen-content h3 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.screen-content p {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  color: #d8d8d8;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.laptop-base {
  width: 112%;
  height: 16px;
  margin-left: -6%;
  background: linear-gradient(#cfcfcf, #9f9f9f);
  border-radius: 3px 3px 18px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 18px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.18);
}

.phone {
  position: absolute;
  left: 42%;
  bottom: 17%;
  width: min(19%, 86px);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #171717;
  border: 2px solid #565656;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 22px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.25);
  z-index: 4;
}

.phone-screen {
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 17;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: #000;
}

.standing-book {
  position: absolute;
  right: 4%;
  bottom: 18%;
  width: min(38%, 185px);
  aspect-ratio: 0.72;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 3px 7px 7px 3px;
  background: #171717;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 24px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.28);
  z-index: 3;
}

.standing-book::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(0 0 0 / 0.7), rgb(0 0 0 / 0.05));
  z-index: 5;
}

.standing-book strong {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  left: 18px;
  bottom: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 819px) {
  .expert-copy,
  .expert-copy h2,
  .expert-copy p {
    max-width: none;
  }

  .expert-copy--right {
    order: 2;
  }

  .book-showcase {
    order: 1;
  }

  .device-showcase {
    min-height: 320px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .expert-section {
    padding-inline: 1.1rem;
  }

  .expert-actions {
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .btn {
    padding-inline: 1rem;
  }

  .open-book {
    height: 285px;
  }

  .book-pages {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem 2.1rem;
  }
}

/* image carousel */

/* cta call to action */

.author-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem) 1rem;
  /* background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 24%, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.28), transparent 28rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 80%, rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.16), transparent 24rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #071733 0%, var(--brand-600) 54%, #2d2308 100%); */
}

.author-cta::before,
.author-cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 999px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.author-cta::before {
  width: 34rem;
  height: 34rem;
  right: -14rem;
  top: -14rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.author-cta::after {
  width: 22rem;
  height: 22rem;
  left: -9rem;
  bottom: -10rem;
  background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.08);
  filter: blur(2px);
}

.author-cta__shell {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(1180px, 100%);
}

.author-cta__panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  min-height: 640px;
  /* padding: clamp(1.35rem, 0vw, 4.5rem); */
  padding: 10px 10px 10px 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  /* background: var(--brand-400); */
  background: #f4c400;
  /* background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.96), rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.72)),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03)); */
  /* background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03)),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgb(0 0 0 / 85%), rgb(0 255 13 / 72%)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03)); */
  box-shadow: 0 34px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
  isolation: isolate;
}

.author-cta__panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1rem;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.author-cta__panel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 46rem;
  height: 46rem;
  right: -16rem;
  bottom: -22rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.22), transparent 62%);
  z-index: -2;
}

.author-cta__content {
  align-self: center;
  max-width: 630px;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.author-cta__content::before {
  content: "VISIONARY PUBLISHERS";
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  /* border: 2px solid var(--white); */
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgb(0, 0, 0);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

.author-cta__content h1 {
  max-width: 14ch;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 3.9rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
}

.author-cta__content p {
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.35vw, 1.1rem);
}

.author-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.author-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 3.25rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.author-btn:hover,
.author-btn:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  outline: none;
}

.author-btn--primary {
  color: var(--white);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950), var(--ink));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.25);
}

.author-btn--primary:hover,
.author-btn--primary:focus-visible {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--brand-600));
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.34);
}

.author-btn--secondary {
  color: var(--navy-950);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: var(--white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.author-btn--secondary:hover,
.author-btn--secondary:focus-visible {
  color: #101828;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

.author-cta__visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 500px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.book-mockup {
  position: relative;
  width: min(350px, 76vw);
  aspect-ratio: 0.68 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 1rem 1.35rem 1.35rem 1rem;
  background: #17213d;
  transform: rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow:
    18px 20px 0 rgba(3, 9, 24, 0.38),
    0 44px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
}

.book-mockup::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 11%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.54), transparent);
  z-index: 3;
}

.book-mockup::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.book-mockup img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02);
}

.book-mockup__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 16, 38, 0.08), rgba(7, 16, 38, 0.94)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 18%, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.34), transparent 22rem);
  z-index: 1;
}

.book-mockup__series,
.book-mockup h2,
.book-mockup p {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12%;
  right: 12%;
  z-index: 2;
}

.book-mockup__series {
  top: 9%;
  color: var(--brand-400);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.book-mockup h2 {
  bottom: 17%;
  color: var(--white);
  /* font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; */
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 4vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 0.97;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.book-mockup p {
  bottom: 7%;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.audio-player {
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(0rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  z-index: 4;
  width: min(300px, 74vw);
  padding: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 1.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.audio-player__screen {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 138px;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.2), transparent 9rem);
}

.cover-mini {
  width: 76px;
  aspect-ratio: 0.68 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 0.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
}

.cover-mini img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.audio-player__info {
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.audio-player__info strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.audio-player__info span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.audio-player__track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.audio-player__track div {
  position: relative;
  height: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.audio-player__track div::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 38% 0 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-400), var(--brand-600));
}

.audio-player__controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 0.95rem;
}

.audio-player__controls span {
  display: block;
  width: 0.58rem;
  height: 0.58rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
}

.audio-player__controls span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.34);
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .author-cta__panel {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(360px, 0.95fr);
    align-items: center;
  }

  .author-cta__visual {
    min-height: 620px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 859px) {
  .author-cta__content {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .author-cta__content h1 {
    max-width: none;
  }

  .author-cta__content br {
    display: none;
  }

  .author-cta__actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .audio-player {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .author-cta {
    padding-inline: 0.75rem;
  }

  .author-cta__panel {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .author-cta__content::before {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .author-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .author-cta__visual {
    min-height: 500px;
  }

  .audio-player {
    bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Publishing FAQ Section
   HTML + CSS only. Uses details/summary for the accordion behavior.
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-section {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 1rem clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.faq-container {
  width: min(100%, 1180px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* @media (min-width: 980px) {
  .faq-container {
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1fr;
  }
} */

.faq-content {
  width: 100%;
}

.faq-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
}

.faq-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  color: #001b3f;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.faq-kicker::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: -4px;
  bottom: -9px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  clip-path: polygon(0 40%, 7% 55%, 17% 38%, 28% 60%, 41% 42%, 55% 61%, 69% 40%, 82% 58%, 100% 45%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  z-index: -1;
}

.faq-header h1 {
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  color: #25272b;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 0.96;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em;
}

.faq-header h1 span {
  color: #f4c400;
}

.faq-list {
  width: 100%;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-300);
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 0;
}

.faq-item summary {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: 3.25rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.25rem 0.85rem 0;
  color: #00122f;
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.25vw, 1.08rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item summary::before,
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.55rem;
  top: 50%;
  width: 0.85rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: #00122f;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item summary::after {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.faq-item summary:hover,
.faq-item summary:focus-visible {
  color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  outline: none;
}

.faq-item summary:hover::before,
.faq-item summary:hover::after,
.faq-item summary:focus-visible::before,
.faq-item summary:focus-visible::after {
  background: var(--clr-primary-dark);
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.faq-item p {
  max-width: 92%;
  padding: 0 2.25rem 1rem 0;
  color: var(--clr-gray-700);
  font-size: clamp(0.86rem, 1vw, 0.95rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ---------- Illustration ---------- */

.faq-art {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 340px;
}

.faq-art svg {
  width: min(100%, 690px);
  height: auto;
  overflow: visible;
}

.bubble path:first-child,
.hair {
  fill: #171717;
}

.bulb-stroke,
.bulb-line,
.ray {
  fill: none;
  stroke: #ffca27;
  stroke-width: 8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.bulb-fill,
.shirt,
.pencil {
  fill: #ffca27;
}

.person .face,
.neck,
.arm,
.paper,
.hand {
  fill: var(--clr-white);
}

.person .face,
.neck,
.arm,
.shirt,
.paper,
.hand,
.pencil,
.pencil-tip,
.desk,
.line,
.face-line {
  stroke: #171717;
  stroke-width: 7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.shirt,
.pencil {
  stroke: #171717;
}

.pencil-tip {
  fill: var(--clr-gold);
}

.desk,
.line,
.face-line {
  fill: none;
}

.eye {
  fill: #171717;
}

@media (max-width: 979px) {
  .faq-art {
    order: -1;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .faq-art svg {
    width: min(100%, 520px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding-inline: 1.1rem;
  }

  .faq-header h1 {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .faq-item summary {
    min-height: 3rem;
    padding-right: 1.9rem;
  }

  .faq-item summary::before,
  .faq-item summary::after {
    right: 0.2rem;
  }

  .faq-item p {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
}

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

.book-showcase-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 0vw, 5rem) 1rem;
  background: var(--new-background-color) !important;
  /* background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 10%, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.2), transparent 20rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 18%, rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.18), transparent 24rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #071733 0%, var(--navy-800) 52%, #08142d 100%); */
}

.book-showcase-section::before,
.book-showcase-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.book-showcase-section::before {
  width: 34rem;
  height: 34rem;
  right: -16rem;
  top: -15rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.book-showcase-section::after {
  width: 22rem;
  height: 22rem;
  left: -10rem;
  bottom: -10rem;
  background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.08);
}

.content-shell {
  width: min(1180px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.book-showcase-intro {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  /* color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); */
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.65vw, 1.22rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  text-align: center;
}

.book-showcase-intro::before {
  content: "Published Work";
  display: table;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.36);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--brand-400);
  background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.books-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(190px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.15rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  perspective: 1600px;
}

.book-card {
  min-height: 310px;
  outline: none;
  perspective: 1400px;
}

.book-card:focus-visible {
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--brand-400);
}

.book-card__inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 310px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
}

.book-card:hover .book-card__inner,
.book-card:focus .book-card__inner,
.book-card:focus-within .book-card__inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg) translateY(-6px);
}

.book-side {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  min-height: 310px;
  padding: 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 0.7rem 1rem 1rem 0.7rem;
  color: var(--white);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    12px 18px 0 rgba(1, 7, 22, 0.28),
    0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
}

.book-front::before,
.book-back::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 13%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}

.book-front::after,
.book-back::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 18%, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.24), transparent 13rem);
  z-index: 1;
}

.book-back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.book-back::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 18, 42, 0.56), rgba(8, 18, 42, 0.94)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 10%, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.2), transparent 12rem);
}

.book-side > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.book-author,
.series,
.award {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: auto;
  padding: 0.34rem 0.58rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--brand-400);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.award {
  background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.14);
}

.book-front h2 {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 5.5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.book-front h2 span,
.cover-skyline h2 span {
  color: var(--brand-400);
}

.book-front p {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.book-back h3 {
  color: var(--brand-400);
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.book-back p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.barcode {
  width: 86px;
  height: 38px;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, #101828 0 3px, transparent 3px 6px, #101828 6px 8px, transparent 8px 12px),
    var(--white);
  border: 6px solid var(--white);
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
}

.spiral {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 42%;
  width: 6.5rem;
  height: 6.5rem;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.75);
  border-left-color: transparent;
  border-radius: 999px;
  opacity: 0.75;
  z-index: 3;
}

.cover-boundless { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/302743/pexels-photo-302743.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.cover-code { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/373543/pexels-photo-373543.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.cover-duty { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/1671325/pexels-photo-1671325.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.cover-watching { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/414171/pexels-photo-414171.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.cover-skyline { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/466685/pexels-photo-466685.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.cover-dnalien { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/998641/pexels-photo-998641.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.cover-dnalien-two { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/1169754/pexels-photo-1169754.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.cover-mental { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/158163/clouds-cloudporn-weather-lookup-158163.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.cover-eagle { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/2098428/pexels-photo-2098428.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.cover-fibonacci { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/4861361/pexels-photo-4861361.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }

.back-boundless { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/531880/pexels-photo-531880.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.back-code { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/110874/pexels-photo-110874.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.back-duty { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/459225/pexels-photo-459225.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.back-watching { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/355465/pexels-photo-355465.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.back-skyline { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/210186/pexels-photo-210186.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.back-dnalien { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/2150/sky-space-dark-galaxy.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.back-dnalien-two { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/1252890/pexels-photo-1252890.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.back-mental { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/1367192/pexels-photo-1367192.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.back-eagle { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/572897/pexels-photo-572897.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }
.back-fibonacci { background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/590493/pexels-photo-590493.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620"); }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .books-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .book-showcase-section {
    padding-inline: 0.85rem;
  }

  .books-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }

  .book-card,
  .book-card__inner,
  .book-side {
    min-height: 250px;
  }

  .book-side {
    padding: 0.8rem;
  }

  .book-front h2 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .book-back h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .book-back p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .book-author,
  .series,
  .award {
    font-size: 0.48rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* =========================
   Why Choose Section
   ========================= */
.choose-page {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem) 1rem;
  background: var(--new-background-color);
  /* background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.16), transparent 24rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 80%, rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.12), transparent 26rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fffdf7 0%, #f7f4ec 100%); */
}

.choose-page::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -7rem -10rem auto;
  width: 28rem;
  height: 28rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.choose-page::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10rem auto auto -10rem;
  width: 30rem;
  height: 30rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.08);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.choose-page__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(1180px, 100%);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.choose-page__header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.choose-page__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.choose-page__eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 0.5rem;
  height: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.35rem rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.16);
}

.choose-page__header h1 {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.choose-page__header p {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 1.15rem auto 0;
  color: rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.72);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
}

/* =========================
   Layout
   ========================= */
.choose-page__grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.choose-page__grid::before,
.choose-page__grid::after {
  content: "";
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 50% auto auto 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.choose-page__grid::before {
  width: 72%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.22), transparent);
}

.choose-page__grid::after {
  width: 1px;
  height: 72%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.18), transparent);
}

.choose-card,
.choose-page__brand {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 740px) {
  .choose-page__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1040px) {
  .choose-page__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }

  .choose-page__grid::before,
  .choose-page__grid::after {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* =========================
   Cards
   ========================= */
.choose-card {
  min-height: 245px;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.1);
  border-radius: 1.35rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78)),
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.14), transparent 12rem);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
  align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.choose-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.2), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.choose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 90px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.16);
}

.choose-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.choose-card__icon {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 3.35rem;
  height: 3.35rem;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-400), var(--brand-600));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.26);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.choose-card__divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 1.15rem 0 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-500), rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.12), transparent);
}

.choose-card h2 {
  color: var(--navy-800);
  font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.choose-card p {
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

/* =========================
   Center Brand Mark
   ========================= */
.choose-page__brand {
  min-height: 245px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 20%, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.36), transparent 11rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-800), #071733);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.28);
  text-align: center;
  isolation: isolate;
  margin-top: 7rem;
}

.choose-page__brand::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 10rem;
  height: 10rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  z-index: -1;
}

.choose-page__brand::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1rem;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  z-index: -1;
}

.choose-page__brand span,
.choose-page__brand strong {
  display: block;
}

.choose-page__brand span {
  color: var(--brand-400);
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.45rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1;
}

.choose-page__brand strong {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  font-weight: 950;
}

@media (min-width: 1040px) {
  .choose-card--middle-left::after,
  .choose-card--middle-right::after,
  .choose-card--top-center::after,
  .choose-card--bottom-center::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.16);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .choose-card--middle-left::after {
    width: 1.35rem;
    height: 1px;
    right: -1.35rem;
    top: 50%;
  }

  .choose-card--middle-right::after {
    width: 1.35rem;
    height: 1px;
    left: -1.35rem;
    top: 50%;
  }

  .choose-card--top-center::after {
    width: 1px;
    height: 1.35rem;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -1.35rem;
  }

  .choose-card--bottom-center::after {
    width: 1px;
    height: 1.35rem;
    left: 50%;
    top: -1.35rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 739px) {
  .choose-page__header {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .choose-page__eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .choose-card,
  .choose-page__brand {
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

/* home banner form */
.form-heading{
  color: var(--brand-600);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ===== Compact Form ===== */

#publishingForm{
    /* max-height:95vh; */
    /* min-height:88vh; */
    /* overflow-y:auto; */
    padding:20px;
}

#publishingForm .fav-logo{
    width:55px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

#publishingForm h2{
    font-size:1.4rem;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    line-height:1.2;
}

#publishingForm .field-label{
    font-size:13px;
    margin-bottom:4px;
    display:block;
}

#publishingForm input,
#publishingForm select{
    height:42px;
    padding:8px 12px;
    font-size:14px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

#publishingForm .row{
    margin-bottom:6px;
}

#publishingForm .pb-3{
    padding-bottom:8px !important;
}

#publishingForm .service-choose{
    font-size:15px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

#publishingForm input[type="checkbox"]{
    width:16px;
    height:16px;
}

#publishingForm .service-label label{
    font-size:13px;
    margin-left:6px;
}

#publishingForm .formsubmit{
    height:46px;
    font-size:15px;
    margin-top:10px;
}

#publishingForm::-webkit-scrollbar{
    width:6px;
}

#publishingForm::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
    background:#999;
    border-radius:20px;
}
#publishingForm{
    transform:scale(.92);
    transform-origin:top center;
}

#publishingForm h2{
    font-size:22px;
}

#publishingForm input,
#publishingForm select{
    height:38px;
}

#publishingForm .service-label label{
    font-size:12px;
}
/* form section */

.banner-form-work {
  width: 100%;
}

.banner-form-work form {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.94)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.16), transparent 16rem);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.banner-form-work form::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-400), var(--brand-600), var(--navy-800));
}

.fav-logo {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.18));
}

.banner-form-work h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.field-label {
  display: block;
  margin: 0.85rem 0 0.35rem;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.banner-form-work select,
.banner-form-work input[type="text"],
.banner-form-work input[type="tel"],
.banner-form-work input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 3.15rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--slate-900);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.banner-form-work select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--navy-800) 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-800) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-position:
    calc(100% - 18px) 50%,
    calc(100% - 12px) 50%;
  background-size: 6px 6px, 6px 6px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.banner-form-work select:focus,
.banner-form-work input[type="text"]:focus,
.banner-form-work input[type="tel"]:focus,
.banner-form-work input[type="email"]:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.18), var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.forn-icons {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.service-label {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--slate-50), var(--white));
}

.service-choose {
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.col-md-12 {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.d-flex {
  display: flex;
}

.align-items-center {
  align-items: center;
}

.pb-3 {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.ml-1 {
  margin-left: 0.45rem;
}

.service-label label {
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.banner-form-work input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 1.05rem;
  height: 1.05rem;
  accent-color: var(--brand-500);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.form-message {
  min-height: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  color: #b42318;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-message.is-success {
  color: #16703a;
}

.formsubmit {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 3.35rem;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-400), var(--brand-500));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.28);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.formsubmit:hover,
.formsubmit:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--brand-600));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.38);
  outline: none;
}

.slide-hover-left-2 {
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .publishing-hero__shell {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(420px, 0.85fr);
    gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 759px) {
  .publishing-hero__copy {
    text-align: center;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .publishing-hero__copy h1 {
    max-width: none;
  }

  .publishing-hero__points {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .publishing-hero {
    padding-inline: 0.75rem;
  }

  .banner-form-work form {
    padding: 1.1rem;
  }

  .service-label {
    padding: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* image carousel section  */

.vp-authors-discover {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem) 1rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.2), transparent 23rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 78%, rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.16), transparent 24rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fffaf0 0%, #f7f2e8 100%);
}

.vp-authors-discover::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -10rem -20rem auto;
  width: 34rem;
  height: 34rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.16);
  filter: blur(8px);
}

.vp-authors-discover__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(1180px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.vp-authors-discover__content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.vp-authors-discover__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 162, 0, 0.28);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--brand-600);
  background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.18);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vp-authors-discover__eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 0.48rem;
  height: 0.48rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.16);
}

.vp-authors-discover__content h2 {
  max-width: 13ch;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5.4rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.065em;
  font-weight: 950;
}

.vp-authors-discover__content p {
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  color: rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.74);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.12rem);
}

.vp-authors-discover__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  min-height: 3.35rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #121212;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-400), var(--brand-500));
  font-weight: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(224, 162, 0, 0.24);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.vp-authors-discover__btn:hover,
.vp-authors-discover__btn:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--brand-600));
  box-shadow: 0 24px 42px rgba(224, 162, 0, 0.34);
  outline: none;
}

.vp-authors-discover__slider-wrap {
  min-width: 0;
}

.vp-authors-slider {
  overflow: visible !important;
  padding: 1rem 0 4.5rem !important;
}
.swiper{
  padding-bottom: 30px !important;
}
.vp-authors-slider .swiper-slide {
  width: 184px;
  height: auto;
}

.vp-book-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  min-height: 284px;
  padding: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 0.65rem 1rem 1rem 0.65rem;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--navy-800);
  box-shadow:
    11px 13px 0 rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.15),
    0 24px 38px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.2);
  isolation: isolate;
  transform: translateY(0) rotate(-1deg);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.vp-book-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 13%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.46), transparent);
  z-index: -1;
}

.vp-book-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 6rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 16%, rgba(6, 12, 28, 0.82) 100%);
  z-index: -2;
}

.vp-book-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(0deg);
  box-shadow:
    15px 17px 0 rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.12),
    0 34px 56px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.28);
}

.vp-book-card span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  color: var(--brand-400);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.vp-book-card h3 {
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.vp-book-card p {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vp-book-card--one { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #142a5c, #101827 55%, #554329); }
.vp-book-card--two { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #3a2f28, #8a5f34 54%, #162344); }
.vp-book-card--three { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #091327, #122a5c 58%, #0a0f19); }
.vp-book-card--four { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #2d123f, #122a5c 48%, #e0a200); }
.vp-book-card--five { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #f5b50a, #122a5c 42%, #071733); }
.vp-book-card--six { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #5c2745, #b66a52 54%, #122a5c); }
.vp-book-card--seven { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #173c36, #466b4d 54%, #ffc629); }
.vp-book-card--eight { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #18223f, #355c7d 54%, #f5b50a); }
.vp-book-card--nine { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #3a2b1f, #122a5c 52%, #b6862c); }
.vp-book-card--ten { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #eaf6ef, #48776f 50%, #122a5c); }

.vp-authors-slider__controls {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.vp-authors-slider__nav {
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--navy-800);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.vp-authors-slider__nav:hover,
.vp-authors-slider__nav:focus-visible {
  color: #121212;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  outline: none;
}

.vp-authors-slider__pagination {
  position: static !important;
  width: auto !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.vp-authors-slider__pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 0.5rem;
  height: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0 !important;
  opacity: 1;
  background: rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.22);
  transition: width 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.vp-authors-slider__pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--brand-500);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .vp-authors-discover__container {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(330px, 0.82fr) minmax(0, 1.18fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .vp-authors-discover__content {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .vp-authors-discover__content h2 {
    max-width: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .vp-authors-discover {
    padding-inline: 0.85rem;
  }

  .vp-authors-discover__btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .vp-authors-slider .swiper-slide {
    width: 168px;
  }

  .vp-book-card {
    min-height: 260px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Self Publish section
   ========================================================================== */
.self-publish {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgb(253 246 219), rgb(255 255 255 / 94%));
}

.self-publish__lede {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.self-publish__quote {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.6em;
  line-height: 0;
  color: var(--brand-500);
  vertical-align: -0.15em;
}

.self-publish__quote--open { margin-right: 0.15em; }
.self-publish__quote--close { margin-left: 0.15em; }

.self-publish__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.self-publish__stack {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(300px, 34vw, 400px);
  margin-inline: auto;
  max-width: 460px;
}

.self-publish__cover {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: clamp(130px, 20vw, 180px);
  height: clamp(190px, 29vw, 260px);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--navy-800) center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.self-publish__stack:hover .self-publish__cover { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(-6px); }

.self-publish__cover--one {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(-150%) rotate(-10deg);
  background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/159711/books-bookstore-book-reading-159711.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=780&w=540");
  z-index: 1;
}
.self-publish__cover--two {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(-78%) rotate(-5deg);
  background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/301920/pexels-photo-301920.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=780&w=540");
  z-index: 2;
}
.self-publish__cover--three {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/416160/pexels-photo-416160.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=780&w=540");
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.1rem 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.self-publish__cover--three em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-400);
}
.self-publish__cover--three strong {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.self-publish__cover--four {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(78%) rotate(5deg);
  background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/1181671/pexels-photo-1181671.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=780&w=540");
  z-index: 2;
}
.self-publish__cover--five {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(150%) rotate(10deg);
  background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/256541/pexels-photo-256541.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=780&w=540");
  z-index: 1;
}

.self-publish__copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
}

.self-publish__copy > p {
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
  max-width: 52ch;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.05rem);
}

.self-publish__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.self-publish__list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 16px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.self-publish__dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--brand-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgb(224 162 0 / 0.14);
}

.self-publish__list h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.self-publish__list p {
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.self-publish__list a {
  color: var(--navy-800);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--brand-500);
}

.self-publish__actions {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .self-publish__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .self-publish__cover--one,
  .self-publish__cover--five {
    display: none;
  }
  .self-publish__cover--two { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(-58%) rotate(-6deg); }
  .self-publish__cover--four { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(58%) rotate(6deg); }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Publish Formats section
   ========================================================================== */
.publish-formats {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.publish-formats__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.publish-formats__copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
}

.publish-formats__copy > p {
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
  max-width: 46ch;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.05rem);
}

.publish-formats__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.publish-formats__list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 16px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.publish-formats__dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--brand-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgb(224 162 0 / 0.14);
}

.publish-formats__list h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.publish-formats__list p {
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.publish-formats__list a {
  color: var(--navy-800);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--brand-500);
}

.publish-formats__visual {
  position: relative;
  margin-inline: auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.publish-formats__book {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  left: 6%;
  width: clamp(190px, 26vw, 240px);
  height: clamp(260px, 36vw, 340px);
  border-radius: 6px 10px 10px 6px;
  background: var(--navy-800) center/cover no-repeat;
  background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/1029141/pexels-photo-1029141.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620");
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
}

.publish-formats__device {
  position: absolute;
  right: 4%;
  bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(150px, 21vw, 190px);
  height: clamp(200px, 28vw, 260px);
  background: var(--navy-950);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: rotate(3deg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.publish-formats__screen {
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--slate-100) center/cover no-repeat;
  background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/1029141/pexels-photo-1029141.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=620");
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05);
}

.publish-formats__brand {
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.7);
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .publish-formats__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.9fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .publish-formats__book { left: 2%; }
  .publish-formats__device { right: 0; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Author Earnings section
   ========================================================================== */
.author-earnings {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgb(253 246 219), rgb(255 255 255 / 94%));
}

.author-earnings__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.author-earnings__gallery {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(320px, 36vw, 440px);
  margin-inline: auto;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.author-earnings__photo {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--slate-200) center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.author-earnings__photo--one {
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 46%;
  height: 52%;
  border-radius: 40% 40% 40% 6%/40% 40% 12% 12%;
  background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/5384445/pexels-photo-5384445.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=700&w=560");
}

.author-earnings__photo--two {
  bottom: 0;
  left: 3%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 40%;
  border-radius: 12% 12% 40% 40%/12% 12% 40% 40%;
  background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/1130980/pexels-photo-1130980.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=700&w=560");
}

.author-earnings__photo--three {
  top: 30%;
  right: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 62%;
  border-radius: 12% 40% 40% 40%/12% 40% 40% 40%;
  background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/1181686/pexels-photo-1181686.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=900&w=700");
}

.author-earnings__copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  max-width: 18ch;
}

.author-earnings__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.author-earnings__list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 16px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.author-earnings__dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--brand-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgb(224 162 0 / 0.14);
}

.author-earnings__list h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.author-earnings__list p {
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.author-earnings__link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--brand-500);
}

.author-earnings__highlight {
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-500);
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .author-earnings__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Print-on-Demand Automation section
   ========================================================================== */
.pod-system {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  background: var(--slate-50);
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.pod-system .kicker { color: var(--brand-600); }

.pod-system__headline {
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4.4vw, 2.9rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.pod-system .section-header h2 {
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-800);
}

.pod-system__lead { margin-top: 0.6rem; color: var(--slate-600); font-size: 1rem; }

.pod-flow {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  counter-reset: pod;
}

.pod-flow li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.1rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.pod-flow li:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "\2192";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.6rem;
  right: -1.1rem;
  color: var(--brand-600);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pod-flow__num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.pod-flow h3 { margin-top: 0.9rem; color: var(--navy-950); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.pod-flow p { margin-top: 0.35rem; color: var(--slate-600); font-size: 0.86rem; }

.pod-build { margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem); }
.pod-build__title { color: var(--navy-950); font-size: 1.3rem; }

.pod-build__grid {
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.pod-build__card {
  padding: 1.3rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.pod-build__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgb(224 162 0 / 0.12);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.pod-build__card h4 { margin-top: 0.85rem; color: var(--navy-950); font-size: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.pod-build__card p { margin-top: 0.3rem; color: var(--slate-600); font-size: 0.85rem; }

.pod-build__note { margin-top: 1.1rem; color: var(--slate-500); font-size: 0.85rem; }

.pod-benefits { margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem); }

.pod-benefits__list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.pod-benefits__list li {
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pod-objective {
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: var(--navy-950);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-950);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.pod-objective p {
  max-width: 46ch;
  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.85);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pod-objective strong { color: var(--brand-400); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pod-flow, .pod-build__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .pod-flow li:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .pod-flow, .pod-build__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LOGO BAND CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.logo-band {
  background: var(--navy-950);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.logo-band__viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent);
}

.logo-band__track {
  width: max-content;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  animation: logo-scroll-right 28s linear infinite;
}

.logo-band__set {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-inline: 1.5rem;
}

.logo-band__logo {
  min-width: 150px;
  height: 46px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  /* color: var(--navy-950); */
  color: white;
  /* opacity: 0.72; */
  filter: grayscale(1);
   /* filter: brightness(0) invert(1); */
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.logo-band__logo:hover,
.logo-band__logo:focus-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(0);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  outline: none;
}

.logo-band__logo:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgb(245 181 10 / 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.logo-band__logo img {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 10rem;
  max-height: 4rem;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  
}

.logo-band__logo--wordmark {
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.05rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: lowercase;
}

.logo-band__kindle {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.logo-band__kdp {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.logo-band:hover .logo-band__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes logo-scroll-right {
  from { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  to   { transform: translateX(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .logo-band__track {
    animation: none;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .logo-band__track {
    gap: 1.5rem;
    animation-duration: 20s;
  }

  .logo-band__set {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .logo-band__logo {
    min-width: 130px;
  }

  .logo-band__logo img {
    max-width: 140px;
    max-height: 30px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured books carousel
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-books {
  position: relative;
  height: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.75rem) 0 5.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
    background: var(--new-background-color);
}

/* Soft network pattern similar to the screenshot footer detail. */
.featured-books::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -1px;
  height: 145px;
  opacity: 0.22;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(27deg, transparent 0 42%, rgb(255 255 255 / .28) 42.5% 43%, transparent 43.5%),
    linear-gradient(152deg, transparent 0 51%, rgb(255 255 255 / .22) 51.5% 52%, transparent 52.5%),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgb(255 255 255 / .5) 0 2px, transparent 2.5px);
  background-size: 190px 95px, 260px 130px, 280px 105px;
  background-position: 20px 10px, 120px 20px, 10px 24px;
}

.featured-books__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: min(980px, calc(100% - 2rem));
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.featured-books h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.875rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-wrap: balance;
  color: var(--brand-600);
}

.featured-books p {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 1.15rem auto 0;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-wrap: pretty;
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.featured-books__link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1.45rem;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.featured-books__link:hover,
.featured-books__link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--brand-400);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  outline: none;
}

.authors-slider {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  overflow: visible;
}

.authors-slider .swiper-wrapper {
  align-items: stretch;
  transition-timing-function: linear !important;
}

.authors-slider .swiper-slide {
  width: clamp(140px, 12.2vw, 220px);
  height: auto;
}

.authors-slider img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 0.68 / 1;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #111827;
    box-shadow: 11px 24px 10px rgb(0 0 0 / 15%);
    transform: translateZ(0);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.authors-slider .swiper-slide:hover img {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 58px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.34);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .featured-books {
    padding-top: 3rem;
  }

  .featured-books p {
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .authors-slider .swiper-slide {
    width: 135px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  .authors-slider .swiper-wrapper,
  .authors-slider img,
  .featured-books__link {
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  
}

/* header section */
/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE HEADER / CENTERED NAV LINKS
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    /* background: rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.08); */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 999;
    border: none;
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;

    transition:
        transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
        opacity .45s ease,
        background .35s ease,
        backdrop-filter .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.site-header__container {
  width: min(1200px, calc(100% - 2rem));
  min-height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto auto;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.site-logo{
    height: 6rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: visible;
    margin-left: -30px;
}

.site-logo img{
    width: 120px;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.site-logo-footer{
    height: 6rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* justify-content: center; */
    overflow: visible;
    margin-left: -30px;
}

.site-logo-footer img{
    height: 160px;   /* parent se badi */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}
 .site-header.nav-hidden{
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.site-header.scrolled{
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 81%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

/* .site-logo span { color: var(--brand-500); } */

.nav-toggle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.nav-toggle span {
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.site-nav {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.site-nav.is-open {
  max-height: 320px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
}

.site-nav a:hover,
.site-nav a:focus-visible {
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--brand-600);
  outline: none;
}

.site-header__quote {
  display: none;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .site-header__container {
    grid-template-columns: auto auto auto;
    min-height: 78px;
  }
/* @media (min-width: 768px) {
  .site-header__container {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    min-height: 78px;
  } */

  .nav-toggle { display: none; }

  .site-nav {
    grid-column: auto;
    max-height: none;
    overflow: visible;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .site-nav a {
    width: auto;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .site-header__quote { display: inline-flex; }
}

.nav-toggle{
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}


/* fixed button  */
/* ==========================================================================
   FIXED ICON BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
button {
  font: inherit;
}

body.modal-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vertical-text {
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  text-orientation: mixed;
}


.quote-float {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  right: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 50;
  width: 2rem;
  height: fit-content;
  border: 0;
  /* border-radius: var(--radius-full); */
  border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-400), var(--brand-500));
  color: var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -12px rgb(245 181 10 / 0.7), var(--shadow-xl);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.quote-float::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -0.4rem;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: rgb(245 181 10 / 0.18);
  animation: quote-pulse 2s ease-out infinite;
  z-index: -1;
}

.quote-float:hover,
.quote-float:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 42px -14px rgb(245 181 10 / 0.85), var(--shadow-xl);
  outline: none;
}

.quote-float:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--white);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.quote-float__icon {
  width: 1.6rem;
  height: 1.6rem;
}

.quote-float__text {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 0.7rem);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(8px, -50%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.quote-float:hover .quote-float__text,
.quote-float:focus-visible .quote-float__text {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, -50%);
}

@keyframes quote-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  70% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM POPUP FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.quote-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.quote-modal.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.quote-modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgb(10 23 51 / 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.quote-modal__panel {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 760px);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 2rem);
  overflow: auto;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgb(255 198 41 / 0.16), transparent 34%),
    var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgb(226 232 240 / 0.9);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) + 0.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -25px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.45);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.96);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.quote-modal.is-open .quote-modal__panel {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.quote-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.quote-modal__close svg {
  width: 1.2rem;
  height: 1.2rem;
}

.quote-modal__close:hover,
.quote-modal__close:focus-visible {
  background: var(--brand-400);
  transform: rotate(4deg) scale(1.04);
  outline: none;
}

.quote-modal__brand {
  padding-right: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.quote-modal__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgb(245 181 10 / 0.14);
  color: var(--brand-600);
  border: 1px solid rgb(245 181 10 / 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem;
}

.quote-modal__brand h2 {
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--navy-950);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.quote-modal__brand p {
  margin-top: 0.7rem;
  max-width: 58ch;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.premium-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.premium-form__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 680px) {
  .premium-form__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.premium-field {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.premium-field span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.premium-field input,
.premium-field select,
.premium-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  background: var(--slate-50);
  color: var(--slate-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  font: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.premium-field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.premium-field input:focus,
.premium-field select:focus,
.premium-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand-500);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgb(245 181 10 / 0.16);
}

.premium-form__footer {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 680px) {
  .premium-form__footer {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  }
}

.premium-form__footer p {
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.premium-form__submit {
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.premium-form__submit:hover,
.premium-form__submit:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-400), var(--brand-500));
  color: var(--navy-950);
  outline: none;
}

.premium-form__submit.is-sent {
  background: #22c55e;
  color: var(--white);
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .quote-float {
    right: 0rem;
    width: 1.5rem;
    /* height: 6.5rem; */
  }
  .vertical-text{
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .quote-modal {
    align-items: end;
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .quote-modal__panel {
    max-height: calc(100vh - 1.5rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .process-header p{
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .process-header h1{
    font-size: 26px;
    padding-top: 10px;
  }
  .process-container{
    padding: 0rem 1rem;
  }
}
.quote-modal{
    position: fixed;
    inset:0;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    transition:.35s;
}

.quote-modal.is-open{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
}

/* services section */
/* services section */
/* services section */
:root{
  --ink:#0d1117;
    --muted:#4b5563;
    --line:#d7dbe3;
    --page:#f6f7f9;
}
.wrap-services{
  width:100%;
  /* max-width:90vw; */
    /* max-width:1140px; */
    margin: auto;
    padding: 3rem 3rem;
    background: var(--new-background-color);
}
 /* ---------- Heading ---------- */
  .heading{
    text-align:center;
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:800;
    color:#f4c400;
    font-size:clamp(70px, 4vw, 40px);
    line-height:1.2;
    letter-spacing:.2px;
    margin:0 0 56px;
  }
  .heading em{
    font-style:italic;
    font-weight:600;
    color: var(--navy-950);
  }

  /* ---------- List ---------- */
  .list{
display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.3rem;
    max-width:90vw;
    margin: auto;

  }

  .item{
    position:relative;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px minmax(0,1fr) 64px;
    align-items:center;
    column-gap:32px;
    padding:34px 40px;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:background-color .4s ease, color .4s ease, border-color .4s ease, border-radius .4s ease, margin .4s ease, padding .4s ease;
  }
  .item:first-child{ border-top:1px solid transparent; }

  /* left: number + title */
  .left{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:26px;
    min-width:0;
  }
  .num{
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    font-weight:300;
    font-size:22px;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    color:inherit;
    opacity:.85;
  }
  .title{
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
    letter-spacing:.3px;
    white-space:nowrap;
    color:inherit;
  }

  /* description */
  .desc{
    margin:0;
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.6;
    color:var(--muted);
    max-width:340px;
    transition:color .4s ease;
  }

  /* arrow */
  .arrow{
    justify-self:end;
    width:54px;
    height:54px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid var(--ink);
    background:transparent;
    color:var(--ink);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:background-color .35s ease, color .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
    flex:none;
  }
  .arrow svg{ width:20px; height:20px; transition:transform .35s ease; }
  .item:hover .arrow svg{ transform:translate(2px,-2px); }

  /* tilted image card */
  .media{
    position:absolute;
    right:10px;
    top:50%;
    width:168px;
    height:196px;
    border-radius:14px;
    overflow:hidden;
    transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(9deg) scale(.6);
    opacity:0;
    pointer-events:none;
    /* box-shadow:0 22px 45px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.55); */
    /* background:#e5e7eb; */
    transition:opacity .45s ease, transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
    z-index:3;
  }
  .media img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
  }

  /* ---------- Active state ---------- */
  .item.active{
    background:var(--brand-600);
    color:var(--white);
    border-bottom-color:transparent;
    border-radius:20px;
    margin:8px 0;
    padding:40px 40px;
  }
  .item.active .desc{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
  .item.active .arrow{
    background:var(--white);
    border-color:var(--white);
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .item.active .media{
    opacity:1;
    transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(9deg) scale(1);
    pointer-events:auto;
  }

  /* focus ring for a11y */
  .item:focus-visible{
    outline:2px solid var(--brand-500);
    outline-offset:4px;
    border-radius:16px;
  }

  /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 820px){
    .item{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
      grid-template-areas:
        "left arrow"
        "desc desc";
      row-gap:18px;
      padding:26px 22px;
    }
    .item.active{ padding:30px 22px; }
    .left{ grid-area:left; }
    .desc{ grid-area:desc; max-width:none; }
    .arrow{ grid-area:arrow; }
    .media{
      position:static;
      grid-column:1 / -1;
      width:140px;
      height:170px;
      transform:rotate(6deg) scale(.6);
      margin-top:6px;
    }
    .item.active .media{ transform:rotate(6deg) scale(1); }
    .item.active{
      grid-template-areas:
        "left arrow"
        "media media"
        "desc desc";
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px){
    .left{ gap:16px; }
    .num{ font-size:18px; }
    .title{ font-size:22px; }
    .heading{ margin-bottom:38px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 1400px) {
  .item .media,
  .item .desc {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 764px) {
    .list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .wrap-services{
      padding: 10px 15px !important;

    }
}


/* footer section */
/* footer section */
/* footer section */

.site-footer {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.footer-shell {
  /* width: min(100%, 1320px); */
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.footer-panel {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgb(245 181 10 / 0.14), transparent 30rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950), var(--navy-900));
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-brand-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-logo-mark {
  width: 4.75rem;
  height: 4.75rem;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.footer-brand-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.footer-brand-name span:nth-child(2) {
  color: var(--brand-500);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.footer-about {
  max-width: 26rem;
}

.footer-heading {
  color: var(--brand-500);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-about p,
.footer-bottom,
.footer-contact-link,
.footer-links a {
  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.82);
}

.footer-about p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 36ch;
}

.footer-contact {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-style: normal;
}

.footer-contact-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-link:hover,
.footer-contact-link:focus-visible,
.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-links a:focus-visible,
.policy-links a:hover,
.policy-links a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--brand-400);
  outline: none;
}

.footer-icon {
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgb(255 198 41 / 0.14);
  color: var(--brand-400);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -0.25rem;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  transition: width 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-links a:focus-visible {
  transform: translateX(0.2rem);
}

.footer-links a:hover::before,
.footer-links a:focus-visible::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-social {
  display: grid;
  justify-items: start;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.review-links,
.social-links,
.policy-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.review-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.review-badge:hover,
.review-badge:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand-400);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.review-star {
  color: #00b67a;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.social-links a {
  width: 2.4rem;
  height: 2.4rem;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.social-links a:hover,
.social-links a:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: var(--brand-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  outline: none;
}

.policy-links {
  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 0.72);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.policy-links a {
  color: var(--white);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-divider {
  border: 0;
  height: 1px;
  margin: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgb(245 181 10 / 0.8), transparent);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {

  .footer-logo,
  .footer-brand-name {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .footer-social {
    justify-items: start;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(18rem, 1.55fr) 0.9fr 0.9fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-social {
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .review-links,
  .social-links,
  .policy-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
     GW MAP SECTION (uniquely namespaced)
  ==========================================================*/
  .gw-map-section{
    padding: 100px 0 0;
    background: var(--white);
  }
  .gw-map-wrap{
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 26px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e7e9f0;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -25px rgba(18,42,92,0.25);
  }
  .gw-map-wrap iframe{
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    border: 0;
    display: block;
    filter: grayscale(0.15) contrast(1.05);
  }
  .gw-map-badge{
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    left: 22px;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    max-width: 300px;
  }
  .gw-map-badge-icon{
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-400), var(--brand-600));
    color: var(--navy-800);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .gw-map-badge-icon svg{ width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .gw-map-badge strong{ display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 2px; }
  .gw-map-badge span{ font-size: 12.3px; color: #5c6478; }

  .gw-map-cards{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .gw-map-card{
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    border: 1px solid #e7e9f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease;
  }
  .gw-map-card:hover{
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(18,42,92,0.3);
    background: var(--white);
  }
  .gw-map-card .mc-icon{
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,198,41,0.16);
    color: var(--brand-600);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .gw-map-card .mc-icon svg{ width: 21px; height: 21px; }
  .gw-map-card strong{ display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 2px; }
  .gw-map-card span{ font-size: 12.5px; color: #5c6478; }

  @media (max-width: 860px){
    .gw-map-cards{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gw-map-badge{ max-width: calc(100% - 44px); }
  }



  /* about section */
  /* about section */
  /* about section */
  /* ==========================================================================
     COMPANY STORY
     ========================================================================== */
  .brand-story{
    padding: 80px 10px 80px 10px;
  }
     .story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .story-media {
    position: relative;
  }

  .story-frame {
    background: var(--off-bg);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 60px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.06);
  }

  .story-frame img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
    transition: var(--transition);
    
  }

  .story-frame:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .story-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -24px;
    right: -24px;
    background: var(--navy-800);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 28px 36px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  }

  .story-badge b {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--brand-400);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .story-badge span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  .story-body p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .story-signoff {
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  }

  .story-signoff .sig {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-800);
  }

  .story-signoff .role {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-600);
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     MISSION & VISION
     ========================================================================== */
     .mission-vision{
      padding: 80px 10px 80px 10px;
      
     }
  .mv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .mv-card {
    padding: 60px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  }

  .mv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.08);
  }

  .mv-card.navy {
    background: var(--navy-800);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
  }

  .mv-card.navy h3, .mv-card.navy p {
    color: var(--white);
  }

  .mv-card.gold {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 181, 10, 0.3);
  }

  .mv-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .mv-card.navy .mv-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .mv-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--brand-600);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .mv-card.navy .mv-num {
    color: var(--brand-400);
  }

  .mv-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .mv-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     WHY CHOOSE US
     ========================================================================== */
    .about-why-choose-us{
     padding: 80px 10px 80px 10px;
    }
  .why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .why-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .why-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-500);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.05);
  }

  .why-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-600);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .why-icon {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .why-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .why-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #4a5568;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     VALUES
     ========================================================================== */
     .about-values{
      padding: 80px 10px 80px 10px;
      background: var(--new-background-color);
     }
  .values-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .value-row {
    /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); */
    background: var(--navy-950);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 32px 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr 2fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }

  .value-row:hover {
    /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); */
    background: var(--brand-600);
    border-color: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.3);
    transform: translateX(6px);
  }

  .vnum {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-400);
  }

  .value-row h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--white);
  }

  .value-row p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     TEAM
     ========================================================================== */
     .about-team{
      padding: 80px 10px 80px 10px;
     }
  .team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .team-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
  }

  .team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.08);
  }

  .team-photo img{
    /* aspect-ratio: 1/1; */
    position: relative;
    background: #f0f4f8;
    overflow: hidden;
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 20rem;
    width: 20rem;
  }

  .team-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.8));
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }

  .team-card:hover .team-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .team-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .team-social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy-800);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }

  .team-social a:hover {
    background: var(--brand-400);
  }

  .team-info {
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .team-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .team-info span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--brand-600);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     COUNTERS
     ========================================================================== */
     .about-counters{
      padding: 80px 10px 80px 10px;
      display: none;
     }
  .counters-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .counter-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-400);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .counter-item .label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     TIMELINE
     ========================================================================== */
     .about-timeline{
      padding: 80px 10px 80px 10px;
     }
  .timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .timeline-track {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--border-light);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .timeline-progress {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    background: var(--brand-600);
    transition: height 0.1s linear;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-right: calc(50% + 40px);
    position: relative;
    /* margin-bottom: 80px; */
  }

  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: calc(50% + 40px);
  }

  .timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 24px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 3px solid var(--brand-600);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition);
  }

  .timeline-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-500);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.06);
  }

  .timeline-year {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-600);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .timeline-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .timeline-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #4a5568;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     TESTIMONIALS
     ========================================================================== */
     .about-testimonials{
      padding: 80px 10px 80px 10px;
     }
  .testi-shell {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 60px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(18, 42, 92, 0.04);
  }

  .testi-quote-mark {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 6rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--brand-400);
    opacity: 0.3;
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 40px;
  }

  .testi-track {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 180px;
  }

  .testi-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  }

  .testi-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .testi-slide p {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy-800);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .testi-person {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .testi-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .testi-person b {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
  }

  .testi-person span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748b;
  }

  .testi-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 30px;
  }

  .testi-dots button {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }

  .testi-dots button.active {
    background: var(--brand-600);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 5px;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     RESPONSIVE DESIGN
     ========================================================================== */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .story-grid, .mv-grid, .why-grid, .team-grid, .counters-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .why-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .story-grid, .mv-grid, .why-grid, .team-grid, .counters-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .value-row {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .timeline-track { left: 20px; }
    .timeline-item { padding-right: 0; padding-left: 50px; justify-content: flex-start !important; }
    .timeline-dot { left: 20px; }
    .cta-panel { padding: 60px 24px; }
    .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  }

  /* section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
  } */

  .container-xl {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  .bg-off {
    background: var(--off-bg);
  }

  .bg-navy {
    background-color: var(--navy-800);
    color: var(--white);
  }

  .bg-navy h1, .bg-navy h2, .bg-navy h3, .bg-navy h4 {
    color: var(--white);
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .section-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--brand-600);
  }

  .bg-navy .section-title em {
    color: var(--brand-400);
  }

  .section-lede {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--navy-950) !important;
    max-width: 600px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .section-head.center {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .section-head.center .section-lede {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }


  /* privacy policy */

  /* Layout */
.pp-main{ display:block; }
.pp-section{ padding:84px 0; }
.pp-section--banner{ padding-top:120px; padding-bottom:0; }
.pp-container{ width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 22px; box-sizing:border-box; }
.pp-wrap{ max-width:980px; margin:0 auto; }

/* Banner */
.pp-banner-row{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem;
  align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between;
}
.pp-title{ margin:0; font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px); font-weight:800; color:var(--pp-ink); line-height:1.15; max-width:800px; }

/* Breadcrumb */
.pp-breadcrumb-nav{ font-size:14px; }
.pp-breadcrumb{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:.5rem; margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
.pp-breadcrumb__item{ color:var(--pp-muted); }
.pp-breadcrumb__item a{ color:var(--pp-brand); text-decoration:none; }
.pp-breadcrumb__item a:hover{ color:var(--pp-brand-2); }
.pp-breadcrumb__item--active{ color:var(--pp-ink); font-weight:600; }
.pp-breadcrumb__item + .pp-breadcrumb__item::before{ content:"/"; color:var(--pp-muted); margin-right:.5rem; }

/* Content blocks */
.pp-content{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2.5rem; }
.pp-h3{ margin:0 0 1.25rem; font-size:26px; font-weight:700; color:var(--pp-ink); }
.pp-h4{ margin:0 0 .85rem; font-size:20px; font-weight:700; color:var(--pp-ink); }
.pp-p{ margin:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--pp-muted); }
.pp-p + .pp-p{ margin-top:14px; }
.pp-block a{ color:var(--pp-brand); text-decoration:none; }
.pp-block a:hover{ color:var(--pp-brand-2); }

/* Contact list */
.pp-contact-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1rem; margin-top:1.5rem; }
.pp-contact-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.85rem; font-size:16px; }
.pp-contact-icon{ color:var(--pp-brand); width:18px; text-align:center; }

/* Entrance animation (load-safe: ends visible even if JS fails) */
@keyframes ppFadeUp{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
.pp-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  animation:ppFadeUp .8s ease forwards;
  animation-delay:var(--pp-d, 0s);
}
.pp-d1{ --pp-d:.06s; }  .pp-d2{ --pp-d:.12s; }  .pp-d3{ --pp-d:.18s; }  .pp-d4{ --pp-d:.24s; }
.pp-d5{ --pp-d:.30s; }  .pp-d6{ --pp-d:.36s; }  .pp-d7{ --pp-d:.42s; }  .pp-d8{ --pp-d:.48s; }
.pp-d9{ --pp-d:.54s; }  .pp-d10{ --pp-d:.60s; }

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .pp-reveal{ animation:none; opacity:1; transform:none; }
}

/* Small screens */
@media (max-width:576px){
  .pp-section{ padding:56px 0; }
  .pp-banner-row{ align-items:flex-start; }
  .pp-h3{ font-size:22px; }
  .pp-h4{ font-size:18px; }
}

/* terms and condition  */

/* Layout */
.tc-main{ display:block; background:var(--tc-white); padding-top: 100px;}
.tc-section{ padding:84px 0; }
.tc-container{ width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 22px; box-sizing:border-box; }
.tc-wrap{ max-width:980px; margin:0 auto; }

/* Banner (navy gradient) */
.tc-section--banner{
  padding:72px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 300px at 90% -10%, rgba(245,181,10,.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tc-navy-900), var(--tc-navy-800));
  color:var(--tc-white);
}
.tc-banner-row{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem;
  align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between;
}
.tc-title{ margin:0; font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px); font-weight:800; color:var(--tc-white); line-height:1.15; max-width:800px; }

/* Breadcrumb (on navy) */
.tc-breadcrumb-nav{ font-size:14px; }
.tc-breadcrumb{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:.5rem; margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
.tc-breadcrumb__item{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.tc-breadcrumb__item a{ color:var(--tc-white); text-decoration:none; transition:color .2s ease; }
.tc-breadcrumb__item a:hover{ color:var(--tc-brand-400); }
.tc-breadcrumb__item--active{ color:var(--tc-brand-400); font-weight:600; }
.tc-breadcrumb__item + .tc-breadcrumb__item::before{ content:"/"; color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin-right:.5rem; }

/* Content blocks */
.tc-content{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2.5rem; }
.tc-h3{ margin:0 0 1.25rem; font-size:26px; font-weight:700; color:var(--tc-navy-900); }
.tc-h4{ margin:0 0 .85rem; font-size:20px; font-weight:700; color:var(--tc-navy-800); }
.tc-p{ margin:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--tc-muted); }
.tc-p + .tc-p{ margin-top:14px; }
.tc-block a,
.tc-link{ color:var(--tc-brand-600); text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; transition:color .2s ease; }
.tc-block a:hover,
.tc-link:hover{ color:var(--tc-navy-800); text-decoration:underline; }

/* Refund list */
.tc-list{ list-style:none; margin:1.25rem 0 0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.85rem; }
.tc-list-item{ position:relative; padding-left:1.5rem; font-size:16px; line-height:1.75; color:var(--tc-muted); }
.tc-list-item::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.6em;
  width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tc-brand-400), var(--tc-brand-600));
}
.tc-list-item strong{ color:var(--tc-navy-800); }

/* Contact list */
.tc-contact-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1rem; margin-top:1.5rem; }
.tc-contact-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.85rem; font-size:16px; }
.tc-contact-item a{ color:var(--tc-brand-600); font-weight:600; text-decoration:none; }
.tc-contact-item a:hover{ color:var(--tc-navy-800); text-decoration:underline; }
.tc-contact-icon{ color:var(--tc-brand-600); width:18px; text-align:center; }

/* Entrance animation (load-safe) */
@keyframes tcFadeUp{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
.tc-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  animation:tcFadeUp .8s ease forwards;
  animation-delay:var(--tc-d, 0s);
}
.tc-d1{ --tc-d:.06s; }  .tc-d2{ --tc-d:.12s; }  .tc-d3{ --tc-d:.18s; }  .tc-d4{ --tc-d:.24s; }
.tc-d5{ --tc-d:.30s; }  .tc-d6{ --tc-d:.36s; }  .tc-d7{ --tc-d:.42s; }  .tc-d8{ --tc-d:.48s; }
.tc-d9{ --tc-d:.54s; }  .tc-d10{ --tc-d:.60s; } .tc-d11{ --tc-d:.66s; } .tc-d12{ --tc-d:.72s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .tc-reveal{ animation:none; opacity:1; transform:none; }
}

/* Small screens */
@media (max-width:576px){
  .tc-section{ padding:56px 0; }
  .tc-section--banner{ padding:48px 0; }
  .tc-banner-row{ align-items:flex-start; }
  .tc-h3{ font-size:22px; }
  .tc-h4{ font-size:18px; }
}

/* ---- layout ---- */
.ty-section{ padding:84px 0; }
.ty-section--banner{ padding-top:48px; }
.ty-container{ width:100%; max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; box-sizing:border-box; }
.ty-container--narrow{ max-width:1120px; }

/* ---- banner / headings ---- */
.ty-banner-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; }
.ty-title{ margin:0; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; color:var(--navy-900); font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,46px); line-height:1.12; }
.ty-h3{ margin:0; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-900); font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,38px); line-height:1.18; }
.ty-eyebrow{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.55rem; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--navy-800); }
.ty-eyebrow img{ width:12px; height:12px; }
.ty-lead{ color:var(--muted); line-height:1.8; }

/* ---- books intro row ---- */
.ty-head-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:2rem; align-items:end; margin-bottom:2.5rem; }
.ty-head-right{ text-align:right; }
.ty-head-right .ty-lead{ max-width:420px; margin-left:auto; margin-top:0; }

/* ---- book covers (swiper) ---- */
.ty-swiper{ padding:14px 4px 50px; overflow:visible; }
.ty-book-img{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:2/3; object-fit:cover; display:block; border-radius:10px; background:var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow:0 26px 46px -24px rgba(10,23,51,.55), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
}
.ty-swiper .swiper-slide{ transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
.ty-swiper .swiper-slide:hover .ty-book-img{ transform:translateY(-10px) scale(1.03); box-shadow:0 40px 60px -26px rgba(10,23,51,.6); }
.ty-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet{ background:var(--navy-800); opacity:.3; }
.ty-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active{ background:var(--brand-500); opacity:1; width:22px; border-radius:6px; }
.ty-swiper .swiper-button-next, .ty-swiper .swiper-button-prev{ color:var(--brand-600); }

/* ---- contact section ---- */
.ty-contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:3rem; align-items:stretch; }
.ty-media-img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:5/3; object-fit:cover; border-radius:14px; box-shadow:0 24px 50px -28px rgba(10,23,51,.5); }
.ty-contact-form{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1rem; }
.ty-field-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:1rem; }

/* form controls (gold focus; validation via Bootstrap .is-invalid) */
.ty-contact-form .form-control{ border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; color:var(--navy-900); background:#fff; transition:border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.ty-contact-form .form-control::placeholder{ color:#9aa3b2; }
.ty-contact-form .form-control:focus{ border-color:var(--brand-500); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(245,181,10,.15); }

/* accent button */
.ty-btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:.6rem; width:100%;
  background:var(--gold); color:#1a1208; border:0; border-radius:10px;
  padding:14px 22px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em; cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px -16px rgba(224,162,0,.7); transition:transform .3s var(--ease), filter .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.ty-btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); filter:brightness(1.03); box-shadow:0 22px 46px -18px rgba(224,162,0,.85); color:#1a1208; }
.ty-btn svg{ width:18px; height:18px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.ty-btn:hover svg{ transform:translate(3px,-3px); }

/* messages (toggled by submit-form.js) */
.ty-contact-form .success_msg{ background:rgba(40,167,69,.08); }
.ty-contact-form .error_msg{ background:rgba(220,53,69,.08); }

/* social */
.ty-social{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:.5rem; margin-top:.5rem; }
.ty-social-link{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--navy-800); background:#fff;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.ty-social-link:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:#1a1208; border-color:transparent; transform:translateY(-3px); }

/* ---- scroll reveal (load-safe) ---- */
@keyframes tyReveal{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(var(--ty,24px)); } to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
.ty-anim{ animation:tyReveal .9s var(--ease) both; animation-delay:var(--ty-d,0s); }
.ty-down{ --ty:-30px; }
.ty-up{ --ty:30px; }
.ty-d1{ --ty-d:.1s; } .ty-d2{ --ty-d:.2s; } .ty-d3{ --ty-d:.3s; } .ty-d4{ --ty-d:.4s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .ty-anim{ animation:none; opacity:1; transform:none; } }

/* ---- responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:860px){
  .ty-head-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; align-items:start; }
  .ty-head-right{ text-align:left; }
  .ty-head-right .ty-lead{ margin-left:0; }
  .ty-contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:2rem; }
  .ty-field-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:576px){
  .ty-section{ padding:56px 0; }
  .ty-book-img{ aspect-ratio:3/4; }
}