/* ==========================================================================
   VARNOVA INTERNATIONAL TRADES — Design System
   Palette : Deep Matte Black / Metallic Gold
   Type    : Fraunces (display, editorial) + Manrope (utility / body)
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --bg:            #050505;
  --bg-2:          #101010;
  --bg-3:          #0b0b0b;
  --text:          #F8F8F8;
  --text-dim:      rgba(248,248,248,0.62);
  --text-faint:    rgba(248,248,248,0.38);
  --gold:          #D4AF37;
  --gold-2:        #C89B3C;
  --gold-soft-a:   #FFF3CC;
  --gold-soft-b:   #D4AF37;
  --border:        rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
  --border-soft:   rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  --glow:          rgba(212,175,55,0.35);

  --font-display: "Fraunces", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    "Manrope", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  --container: 1240px;
  --gutter: clamp(24px, 5vw, 64px);
  --section-pad: clamp(88px, 12vw, 168px);

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ease-soft: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ---------- reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:auto; background:var(--bg); }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-weight:400;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img,svg{ display:block; max-width:100%; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
button{ font:inherit; background:none; border:none; color:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
input{ font:inherit; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,p{ margin:0; }
::selection{ background:var(--gold); color:#050505; }

.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:-999px; top:0; z-index:999;
  background:var(--gold); color:#050505; padding:12px 20px; font-weight:600;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left:16px; top:16px; }

:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px; }

.section-inner{
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding-inline:var(--gutter);
}

/* subtle grain / vignette layer for that "expensive" feel */
body::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:2000; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.035;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode:overlay;
}

/* ---------- typography ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:18px;
  font-weight:600;
}
.eyebrow__dot{
  width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-soft-a),var(--gold-soft-b));
  box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--glow);
}
h2{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height:1.12;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  max-width:18ch;
}
.section-head{ margin-bottom:clamp(48px,7vw,84px); }
.section-head--split{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:40px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.section-head__desc{
  color:var(--text-dim); max-width:44ch; font-size:1.02rem; margin-top:18px;
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:16px 30px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn--gold{
  color:#0b0902;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-soft-a),var(--gold-soft-b));
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px -8px rgba(212,175,55,.55);
}
.btn--gold:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 36px -8px rgba(212,175,55,.7); }
.btn--ghost{
  color:var(--text);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.btn--ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(212,175,55,0.07); }
.btn--lg{ padding:19px 40px; font-size:1rem; }
.btn__arrow{ font-style:normal; transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out); }
.btn--ghost:hover .btn__arrow{ transform:translate(3px,-3px); }

/* magnetic buttons get inline transform from JS; keep transition smooth */
.magnetic{ will-change:transform; }

/* dot helpers */
.dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; display:inline-block; }
.dot--gold{ background:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--glow); }
.dot--soft{ background:rgba(212,175,55,.4); }
.dot--live{ background:#F8F8F8; box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(248,248,248,.6); animation:pulse-dot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse-dot{ 0%,100%{ opacity:1;} 50%{ opacity:.35;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   PRELOADER
   ========================================================================== */
#preloader{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9999;
  background:var(--bg);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:28px;
}
.preloader__stage{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:18px; }
.preloader__mark{ width:64px; height:64px; }
.preloader__ring{ stroke:rgba(212,175,55,.25); stroke-width:1; fill:none; }
.preloader__v{
  stroke:url(#g); stroke:var(--gold); stroke-width:3; fill:none;
  stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round;
  stroke-dasharray:140; stroke-dashoffset:140;
  animation:draw-v 1.6s var(--ease-out) forwards .2s;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,.6));
}
@keyframes draw-v{ to{ stroke-dashoffset:0; } }
.preloader__word{ display:flex; gap:.35em; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.1rem; letter-spacing:.5em; color:var(--text-faint); }
.preloader__word span{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px); animation:letter-in .5s var(--ease-out) forwards; }
.preloader__word span:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.5s} .preloader__word span:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.56s}
.preloader__word span:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.62s} .preloader__word span:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.68s}
.preloader__word span:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.74s} .preloader__word span:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.8s}
.preloader__word span:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.86s}
@keyframes letter-in{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }
.preloader__bar{ width:180px; height:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); overflow:hidden; }
.preloader__bar span{
  display:block; height:100%; width:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-soft-a),var(--gold-soft-b));
  box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--glow);
}
#preloader.is-done{
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out), visibility .8s;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
}

/* cursor glow (desktop only, added via JS class on <html>) */
.cursor-glow{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:420px; height:420px;
  border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; z-index:5;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.06), transparent 70%);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  display:none;
}
html.has-fine-pointer .cursor-glow{ display:block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:900;
  padding:22px 0;
  transition:padding .5s var(--ease-out), background .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .5s var(--ease-out);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav__inner{
  max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding-inline:var(--gutter);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px;
}
.nav.is-scrolled{
  padding:14px 0;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,0.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color:var(--border-soft);
}
.nav__logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.nav__logo-img{ height:36px; width:auto; display:block; }

.nav__links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:36px; }
.nav__link{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--text-dim); position:relative; padding:4px 0; transition:color .3s; }
.nav__link::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:1px; width:0%;
  background:var(--gold); transition:width .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__link:hover{ color:var(--text); }
.nav__link:hover::after{ width:100%; }

.nav__item.has-dropdown{ position:relative; padding-bottom:22px; margin-bottom:-22px; }
.nav__dropdown{
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 18px); left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,10px);
  width:280px; padding:10px;
  background:rgba(16,16,16,0.92);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:14px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .35s var(--ease-out), transform .35s var(--ease-out), visibility 0s linear .35s;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}
/* JS (main.js) toggles .is-open with a close-delay so moving the mouse
   diagonally into the panel doesn't lose hover — this is the primary
   mechanism. :hover/:focus-within stay as a no-JS fallback. */
.nav__item.has-dropdown.is-open .nav__dropdown,
.nav__item.has-dropdown:hover .nav__dropdown,
.nav__item.has-dropdown:focus-within .nav__dropdown{
  opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:translate(-50%,0);
  transition:opacity .35s var(--ease-out), transform .35s var(--ease-out), visibility 0s linear 0s;
}
.nav__dropdown a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  padding:12px 14px; border-radius:9px; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--text-dim);
  transition:background .25s, color .25s;
}
.nav__dropdown a span{ font-size:.7rem; color:var(--gold); font-family:var(--font-body); }
.nav__dropdown a:hover{ background:rgba(212,175,55,0.08); color:var(--text); }

.nav__cta{ padding:12px 24px; font-size:.85rem; white-space:nowrap; }

.nav__login-group{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }

.nav__customer-login{
  font-size:.8rem; color:var(--text-dim); white-space:nowrap;
  padding:8px 14px; border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25); border-radius:8px;
  transition:color .25s, border-color .25s, background .25s;
}
.nav__customer-login:hover{ color:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(212,175,55,0.06); }
.nav__admin-login{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.nav__admin-login:hover{ color:var(--text); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .nav__login-group{ display:none; } }

.nav__burger{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; width:26px; }
.nav__burger span{ height:1px; background:var(--text); width:100%; transition:transform .3s, opacity .3s; }

.mobile-menu{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:850;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,0.98);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:110px var(--gutter) 50px;
  transform:translateY(-100%);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open{ transform:translateY(0); }
.mobile-menu nav{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.mobile-menu nav a{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2rem;
  padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open nav a{ animation:mm-in .6s var(--ease-out) forwards; }
.mobile-menu nav a:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.05s}.mobile-menu nav a:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.1s}
.mobile-menu nav a:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.15s}.mobile-menu nav a:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.2s}
.mobile-menu nav a:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.25s}.mobile-menu nav a:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.3s}
.mobile-menu nav a:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.35s}
@keyframes mm-in{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }
.mobile-menu nav a::before{ content:attr(data-i); font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.7rem; color:var(--gold); }
.mobile-menu__foot .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  padding-top:140px; padding-bottom:60px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 10%, rgba(212,175,55,0.09), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 10% 90%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}
.hero__canvas{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; opacity:.55; }
.hero__grid{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 60% 30%, black 20%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero__vignette{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(0,0,0,.7), transparent 60%);
}
.hero__inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding-inline:var(--gutter); width:100%; }

.hero__headline{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  line-height:.98; letter-spacing:-0.015em;
  max-width:16ch; margin-bottom:30px;
}
.reveal-line{ display:block; overflow:hidden; }
.reveal-line span{ display:block; }
.hero__headline em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--gold); font-weight:400; }

.hero__desc{
  max-width:46ch; font-size:1.12rem; color:var(--text-dim); margin-bottom:38px;
}
.hero__actions{ display:flex; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:76px; }

/* floating dashboard cluster */
.hero__dash{ position:relative; max-width:640px; height:220px; }
.dash-card{
  background:rgba(16,16,16,0.55);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:18px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.8), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.dash-card--main{
  padding:22px 24px; width:min(100%,420px);
}
.dash-card__head{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--text-dim); margin-bottom:14px; }
.dash-pill{ padding:4px 10px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--gold); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.05em; }
.dash-card__chart svg{ width:100%; height:64px; }
.dash-card__chart polyline{ fill:none; stroke:url(#none); stroke:var(--gold); stroke-width:2; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,.5)); }
.dash-card__stats{ display:flex; gap:28px; margin-top:16px; }
.dash-card__stats b{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.3rem; }
.dash-card__stats span{ font-size:.72rem; color:var(--text-faint); }

.dash-card--float{
  position:absolute; padding:12px 18px; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--text-dim);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; white-space:nowrap;
}
.dash-card--ship{ top:6%; right:2%; }
.dash-card--doc{ bottom:2%; right:16%; }

.hero__scroll{
  position:absolute; bottom:36px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint);
  z-index:2;
}
.hero__scroll span{
  width:1px; height:34px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--gold), transparent);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.hero__scroll span::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-100%; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  background:var(--gold);
  animation:scroll-drip 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-drip{ 0%{ top:-100%;} 60%,100%{ top:100%;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.about{ padding:var(--section-pad) 0; background:var(--bg); }
.about__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:clamp(40px,6vw,100px); align-items:center; }
.about__frame{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:5/6; }
.about__frame-glow{
  position:absolute; inset:-10%; z-index:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,.16), transparent 65%);
  filter:blur(10px);
}
.about__art{ position:relative; z-index:1; width:100%; height:100%; }
.about__badge{
  position:absolute; bottom:-22px; left:-22px; z-index:2;
  background:var(--bg-2); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:16px;
  padding:16px 20px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
.about__badge small{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.66rem; color:var(--text-faint); letter-spacing:.03em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:4px; }

.about__copy h2{ margin-bottom:24px; max-width:15ch; }
.about__copy p{ color:var(--text-dim); max-width:50ch; margin-bottom:18px; }
.about__points{ margin-top:32px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }
.about__points div{
  display:flex; gap:16px; padding:18px 0; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  font-size:.95rem; color:var(--text-dim);
}
.about__points span{ font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--gold); font-size:1rem; flex:none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES
   ========================================================================== */
.services{ padding:var(--section-pad) 0; background:linear-gradient(var(--bg), var(--bg-2)); }

.services__journey{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:10px 14px;
  margin-bottom:clamp(32px,5vw,56px); padding:16px 22px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft); background:rgba(212,175,55,0.035);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.services__journey span{
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.03em;
  color:var(--text-dim); white-space:nowrap;
}
.services__journey i{ font-style:normal; color:var(--gold); opacity:.7; font-size:.8rem; }

.services__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-radius:22px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
.service-card{
  position:relative; background:var(--bg-2); padding:clamp(32px,3vw,48px);
  transition:background .5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .5s var(--ease-out), transform .5s var(--ease-out);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.service-card:hover{
  background:#141210;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(212,175,55,0.12), 0 24px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.service-card::after{
  content:"↳"; position:absolute; bottom:22px; right:26px; font-size:1.1rem;
  color:var(--gold); opacity:0; transform:translate(-6px,6px);
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease-out), transform .4s var(--ease-out);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.service-card:hover::after{ opacity:.35; transform:translate(0,0); }
.service-card__glow{
  position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(220px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(212,175,55,.14), transparent 70%);
  transition:opacity .4s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__glow{ opacity:1; }
.service-card__num{
  position:absolute; top:28px; right:32px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.85rem; color:var(--text-faint);
}
.service-card__icon{
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:16px; margin-bottom:26px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--gold);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(212,175,55,.1), transparent);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .5s;
}
.service-card__icon svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon{ transform:translateY(-4px) rotate(-4deg); box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(212,175,55,.5); }
.service-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.35rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:14px; max-width:22ch; }
.service-card > p{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:20px; max-width:38ch; }
.service-card ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; margin-bottom:26px; }
.service-card ul li{ font-size:.83rem; color:var(--text-faint); padding-left:18px; position:relative; }
.service-card ul li::before{ content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--gold); }
.service-card__link{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--gold); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }

/* flagship service (Freight Forwarding) — visually leads the grid */
.services__grid{ grid-auto-rows:1fr; }
.service-card--featured{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.55);
  background:linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(212,175,55,.09), rgba(212,175,55,.02) 55%);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px -28px rgba(212,175,55,.45);
}
.service-card--featured .service-card__icon{ color:#0b0902; background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--gold-soft-a),var(--gold-soft-b)); border-color:transparent; }
.service-card--featured h3{ color:var(--gold); }
@media (min-width:960px){
  .services__grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .service-card--featured{ grid-column:span 2; grid-row:span 1; }
}
.service-card__flag{
  position:absolute; top:18px; right:18px; z-index:2;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:#0b0902; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-soft-a),var(--gold-soft-b));
  padding:5px 12px; border-radius:999px;
}
.service-card__link i{ font-style:normal; transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out); }
.service-card:hover .service-card__link i{ transform:translate(3px,-3px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE
   ========================================================================== */
.why{ padding:var(--section-pad) 0; background:var(--bg-2); }
.why__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }
.why-card{
  padding:32px 28px; border:1px solid var(--border-soft); border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  transition:border-color .45s var(--ease-out), transform .45s var(--ease-out), background .45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.why-card:hover{
  border-color:var(--border); transform:translateY(-6px);
  background:rgba(212,175,55,0.04);
  box-shadow:0 28px 56px -30px rgba(212,175,55,.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(212,175,55,.15);
}
.why-card__icon{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:40px; height:40px;
  border-radius:11px; font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:18px;
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft); background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(212,175,55,.08), transparent);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.why-card:hover .why-card__icon{ transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); box-shadow:0 10px 20px -10px rgba(212,175,55,.5); }
.why-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:10px; }
.why-card p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--text-dim); }

/* ==========================================================================
   TRADE MAP (signature section)
   ========================================================================== */
.trade-map{ padding:var(--section-pad) 0 0; background:var(--bg); position:relative; }
.trade-map__stage{
  position:relative; width:100%; height:min(78vw, 680px);
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}

/* the uploaded map image itself — centerpiece, with subtle parallax via transform */
.trade-map__bg{
  position:absolute; inset:-6% -3%; z-index:0;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  filter:saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05) brightness(1.35);
  will-change:transform;
  transition:transform .1s linear;
}

/* soft dark overlay so text stays readable above the map — kept light
   in the middle so the map itself is the visual centerpiece, darker
   only at the very top/bottom edges where headline text sits */
.trade-map__overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 65% at 50% 42%, rgba(5,5,5,0) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,.28) 78%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,.65) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,.05) 22%, rgba(5,5,5,0) 55%, rgba(5,5,5,.05) 78%, rgba(5,5,5,.7) 100%);
}

/* faint gold wash to tie the map into the premium palette without hiding it */
.trade-map__glass{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(212,175,55,.05) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0) 30%);
}

/* floating gold particles */
.trade-map__particles{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none; }
.trade-map__particle{
  position:absolute; bottom:-6%; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, #FFF3CC 0%, #D4AF37 60%, transparent 75%);
  opacity:0; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(212,175,55,.8));
  animation:mapParticleRise linear infinite;
}
@keyframes mapParticleRise{
  0%{ transform:translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity:0; }
  8%{ opacity:.9; }
  92%{ opacity:.7; }
  100%{ transform:translateY(-118vh) translateX(var(--drift, 30px)); opacity:0; }
}

/* animated glowing trade routes (sea + air) drawn on top of the map */
.trade-map__routes{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; width:100%; height:100%; }
.route{
  fill:none; stroke:url(#routeGold); stroke-width:1.6; stroke-linecap:round;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,.55));
  stroke-dasharray:6 10; opacity:.75;
  animation:routeFlow 5s linear infinite;
}
.route--air{ stroke-dasharray:2 9; opacity:.55; animation-duration:4s; }
@keyframes routeFlow{ to{ stroke-dashoffset:-160; } }

.ship-dot{ fill:#FFF3CC; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255,243,204,.9)); }
.ship-dot--2, .ship-dot--3{ fill:#D4AF37; }

.trade-map__legend{
  position:absolute; bottom:28px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:3;
  display:flex; gap:28px; padding:14px 24px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,0.6); border:1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  font-size:.76rem; color:var(--text-dim);
}
.trade-map__legend span{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }

@media (max-width:720px){
  .trade-map__legend{ flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:12px 20px; width:88%; text-align:center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS
   ========================================================================== */
.process{ padding:var(--section-pad) 0; background:var(--bg); }
.process__track{ position:relative; max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding-inline:var(--gutter); }
.process__line{ position:absolute; top:15px; left:var(--gutter); right:var(--gutter); height:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.process__line span{
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0; height:100%; width:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-soft-a),var(--gold-soft-b));
  box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--glow);
}
.process__steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:20px; position:relative; }
.process-step{ padding-top:44px; position:relative; }
.process-step__num{
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--bg);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.78rem; color:var(--gold);
}
.process-step h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:10px; }
.process-step p{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--text-dim); max-width:24ch; }

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS
   ========================================================================== */
.stats{ padding:calc(var(--section-pad) * .6) 0; background:var(--bg-2); border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.stats__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; text-align:center; }
.stat{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
.stat__num{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.6rem); font-weight:500;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--gold-soft-a),var(--gold-soft-b));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  display:inline;
}
.stat__suffix{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--gold); margin-left:2px; }
.stat p{ margin-top:10px; color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.88rem; letter-spacing:.02em; }

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials{ padding:var(--section-pad) 0; background:var(--bg); overflow:hidden; }
.testi__viewport{ overflow:hidden; cursor:grab; }
.testi__viewport.is-dragging{ cursor:grabbing; }
.testi__track{
  display:flex; gap:24px; padding:0 var(--gutter);
  will-change:transform;
}
.testi-card{
  flex:0 0 min(440px,84vw);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:20px; padding:36px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.testi-card p{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem; line-height:1.5; font-weight:400; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:28px; }
.testi-card__foot{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.testi-avatar{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--gold);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(212,175,55,.12), transparent);
}
.testi-card__foot b{ display:block; font-size:.9rem; }
.testi-card__foot small{ color:var(--text-faint); font-size:.78rem; }
.testi__dots{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:8px; margin-top:40px; }
.testi__dots button{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); transition:background .3s, width .3s; }
.testi__dots button.is-active{ background:var(--gold); width:22px; border-radius:4px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta{
  position:relative; padding:calc(var(--section-pad) * 1.1) 0;
  background:var(--bg-2);
  text-align:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
#ctaCanvas{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; opacity:.5; }
.final-cta__inner{ position:relative; z-index:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
.final-cta h2{ max-width:16ch; margin-bottom:20px; }
.final-cta p{ color:var(--text-dim); max-width:46ch; margin-bottom:38px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer{ background:var(--bg); border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); padding:80px 0 0; }
.footer__grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr .8fr .8fr 1fr; gap:48px;
  padding-bottom:60px;
}
.footer__brand p{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.88rem; margin:16px 0 20px; max-width:26ch; }
.footer__social{ display:flex; gap:10px; }
.footer__social a{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--border);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.72rem; color:var(--text-dim);
  transition:border-color .3s, color .3s;
}
.footer__social a:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold); }
.footer__col{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.footer__col h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:500; font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:6px; color:var(--gold); }
.footer__col a, .footer__col span{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--text-dim); }
.footer__col a:hover{ color:var(--text); }
.footer__newsletter form{ display:flex; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:999px; overflow:hidden; margin-top:4px; }
.footer__newsletter input{ flex:1; background:transparent; border:none; padding:12px 16px; color:var(--text); font-size:.85rem; }
.footer__newsletter input::placeholder{ color:var(--text-faint); }
.footer__newsletter button{ padding:0 18px; background:var(--gold); color:#0b0902; }
.footer__form-msg{ font-size:.76rem; color:var(--gold); min-height:1.2em; margin-top:8px; }
.footer__bottom{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
  padding:24px 0; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  font-size:.78rem; color:var(--text-faint);
}
.footer__legal{ display:flex; gap:20px; }
.footer__legal a:hover{ color:var(--text); }
.footer__admin-login{ opacity:.5; font-size:.78rem; margin-left:4px; }
.footer__admin-login:hover{ opacity:1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL (base state; animated via GSAP / JS fallback)
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-up{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); }
.reveal-up.is-visible{
  opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);
  transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out), transform .9s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-line span{ transform:translateY(110%); }
.reveal-line.is-visible span{
  transform:translateY(0);
  transition:transform .9s var(--ease-out);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .nav__links{ display:none; }
  .nav__cta{ display:none; }
  .nav__burger{ display:flex; }
  .about__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .about__frame{ max-width:360px; margin-inline:auto; }
  .services__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .services__journey{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; border-radius:20px; }
  .services__journey i{ display:none; }
  .why__grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .process__steps{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); row-gap:40px; }
  .process__line{ display:none; }
  .stats__grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); row-gap:40px; }
  .footer__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:36px; }
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .hero{ padding-top:120px; }
  .hero__dash{ height:auto; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
  .dash-card--float{ position:static; width:100%; }
  .about__badge{ left:0; bottom:-16px; }
  .why__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .process__steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stats__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .section-head--split{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .cursor-glow{ display:none !important; }
}

/* reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
  .reveal-up, .reveal-line span{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}