/* =========================================================
   SHE ASSIST — Design 2026
   Theme: Empowering Indian Businesses
   Palette: Deep Navy + Saffron + Gold
   ========================================================= */

/* =========================================================
   INDIA FLAG — CSS fallback (Windows doesn't render 🇮🇳)
   ========================================================= */
.in-flag {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    #FF9933 0%,   #FF9933 33.33%,
    #ffffff 33.33%, #ffffff 66.66%,
    #138808 66.66%, #138808 100%
  );
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  vertical-align: -3px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Ashoka Chakra ring */
.in-flag::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid #000080;
}

/* =========================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ========================================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img  { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul   { list-style: none; }
a    { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

.container {
  width: min(1140px, 92%);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* =========================================================
   CSS VARIABLES
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  /* Core Brand */
  --saffron:        #f97316;
  --saffron-hover:  #ea6c0c;
  --saffron-light:  #fff7ed;
  --saffron-mid:    #fed7aa;
  --gold:           #f59e0b;
  --gold-light:     #fef3c7;
  --navy:           #0f1c4d;
  --navy-mid:       #1e3a8a;
  --navy-light:     #eff6ff;
  --green:          #16a34a;
  --green-light:    #f0fdf4;

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient:       linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  --gradient-navy:  linear-gradient(150deg, #060e22 0%, #0f1c4d 55%, #0a1535 100%);

  /* Backward-compat aliases so no HTML changes needed */
  --pink:           #f97316;
  --pink-hover:     #ea6c0c;
  --pink-light:     #fff7ed;
  --purple:         #1e3a8a;
  --purple-light:   #eff6ff;

  /* Neutrals */
  --dark:           #0f1c4d;
  --text:           #374151;
  --text-light:     #6b7280;
  --white:          #ffffff;
  --bg:             #fffbf0;
  --border:         #e8dac8;

  /* Vertical Accent Colors */
  --homes:          #f59e0b;
  --homes-light:    #fef3c7;
  --stores:         #16a34a;
  --stores-light:   #dcfce7;
  --assist:         #1e3a8a;
  --assist-light:   #eff6ff;
  --gorra:          #f97316;
  --gorra-light:    #fff7ed;
  --shecare:        #7c3aed;
  --shecare-light:  #ede9fe;

  /* Utility */
  --radius:         16px;
  --radius-sm:      8px;
  --shadow:         0 4px 24px rgba(15,28,77,.10);
  --shadow-lg:      0 14px 52px rgba(15,28,77,.20);
  --shadow-warm:    0 6px 28px rgba(249,115,22,.26);
  --transition:     .25s ease;
}

/* =========================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================= */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-up.delay-1  { transition-delay: .12s; }
.fade-up.delay-2  { transition-delay: .24s; }
.fade-up.delay-3  { transition-delay: .36s; }
.fade-up.delay-4  { transition-delay: .48s; }
.fade-up.delay-5  { transition-delay: .60s; }

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}
@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249,115,22,.4); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(249,115,22,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249,115,22,0); }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position:  200% center; }
}
@keyframes badge-glow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249,115,22,.35); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(249,115,22,0); }
}

/* =========================================================
   BRAND MARK
   ========================================================= */
.sa-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sa-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(249,115,22,.38);
  animation: badge-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sa-brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
  gap: 2px;
}

.sa-brand-she {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sa-brand-assist {
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--saffron);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sa-footer-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.sa-footer-brand .sa-icon   { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: .78rem; }
.sa-footer-brand .sa-brand-she    { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white); }
.sa-footer-brand .sa-brand-assist { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }

/* =========================================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================================= */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,28,77,.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(15,28,77,.06);
  transition: box-shadow .3s ease;
}

/* Tricolor accent under navbar — subtle India nod */
.navbar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f97316 33.33%, transparent 33.33% 66.66%, #16a34a 66.66%);
  opacity: .5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(15,28,77,.12); }

.navbar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-block: .9rem;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: 64px;
}

.navbar__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .2rem;
}

.navbar__links a {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: .45rem .9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.navbar__links a:hover,
.navbar__links a.active {
  background: var(--saffron-light);
  color: var(--saffron);
}

.btn-nav {
  background: var(--gradient) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: .5rem 1.4rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
}

.btn-nav:hover,
.navbar__links .btn-nav:hover {
  background: var(--gradient) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  opacity: .88 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(249,115,22,.40) !important;
}

/* Hamburger */
.navbar__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  z-index: 210;
  position: relative;
}

.navbar__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .3s;
}

/* =========================================================
   SHE ASSIST SUB-NAV
   ========================================================= */
.assist-nav {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  position: sticky;
  top: 64px;
  z-index: 190;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6,14,34,.35);
}

.assist-nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: 52px;
  padding-block: .45rem;
}

.assist-nav__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: .75;
}

.assist-brand-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.assist-brand-name strong { color: var(--saffron); }

.assist-nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.assist-nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.assist-nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .15rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-left: .75rem;
}

.assist-nav__link {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  padding: .35rem .85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.assist-nav__link:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}

.assist-nav__link.active {
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.18);
  color: var(--saffron);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.assist-nav__cta {
  background: var(--gradient) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(249,115,22,.3) !important;
  margin-left: .5rem;
}

.assist-nav__cta:hover {
  opacity: .88;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  background: var(--gradient) !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   ASSIST HERO — Home + Sub-pages
   ========================================================= */
.assist-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 116px);
  min-height: calc(100svh - 116px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Geometric dot grid pattern */
.assist-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Radial glow accents */
.assist-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 60%, rgba(249,115,22,.14) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 25%, rgba(245,158,11,.09) 0%, transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 55% 90%, rgba(30,58,138,.5) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.assist-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.assist-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.3);
  color: var(--saffron-mid);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: .38rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  animation: pulse-ring 2.8s infinite;
}

.assist-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.14;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.assist-hero__slogan {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.assist-hero__desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  line-height: 1.82;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.assist-hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

/* Hero stats */
.assist-hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.assist-stat__num {
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.assist-stat__num sup { font-size: 55%; opacity: .85; }
.assist-stat__lbl    { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-weight: 500; }

/* Hero visual panel */
.assist-hero__visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.assist-mission-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.assist-mission-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient);
}

.assist-mission-card__icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: .85rem; }
.assist-mission-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.assist-mission-card p {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.assist-why-list {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .75rem;
}

.assist-why-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .75rem;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

.assist-why-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Sub-page hero: narrower, no visual column */
.assist-hero--sub {
  min-height: auto;
  padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.assist-hero--sub .assist-hero__inner {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.assist-hero--sub .assist-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.assist-hero--sub .assist-hero__ctas { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   SHARED SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================= */
.assist-section          { padding: 5rem 0; background: var(--white); }
.assist-section--light   { background: var(--bg); }

.section-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  background: var(--saffron-light);
  color: var(--saffron);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: .38rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--saffron-mid);
}

.section-pill--purple { background: var(--navy-light); color: var(--navy-mid); border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.section-pill--white  { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.section-title--white { color: var(--white); }

.section-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.78;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.section-sub--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

.section-header           { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.section-header.centered  { text-align: center; }
.section-header.centered .section-sub { margin-inline: auto; }

/* =========================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================= */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  padding: .9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
  transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.25) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: -200% center;
  transition: background-position .6s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  opacity: .93;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(249,115,22,.42);
}

.btn-primary:hover::after { background-position: 200% center; }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  padding: .88rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--saffron-light);
  color: var(--saffron);
  border-color: var(--saffron);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline--white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline--white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color: var(--white); color: var(--white); }

/* =========================================================
   BENEFICIARY GRID
   ========================================================= */
.beneficiary-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ben-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.ben-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .38s ease;
}

.ben-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.ben-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.ben-card__icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.12));
}

.ben-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.ben-card p {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.assist-setup-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.assist-setup-cta p { color: var(--text-light); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 500; }

/* =========================================================
   SERVICE CARDS (asc-card)
   ========================================================= */
.assist-service-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.assist-service-cards--full {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.asc-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .55rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.asc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}

.asc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--saffron-mid); }
.asc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

.asc-card--compliance::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #16a34a, #10b981); }
.asc-card--hr::before          { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1e3a8a, #3b82f6); }
.asc-card--marketing::before   { background: var(--gradient); }
.asc-card--ops::before         { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f59e0b, #f97316); }

.asc-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.1));
}

.asc-card h4 { font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.35; }
.asc-card p  { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; }

/* =========================================================
   SERVICE LAYOUT (assist-service-layout)
   ========================================================= */
.assist-service-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.assist-service-layout.flip {
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
}
.assist-service-layout.flip .assist-service-meta   { order: 2; }
.assist-service-layout.flip .assist-service-cards  { order: 1; }

.assist-service-num {
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  opacity: .25;
}

.ss__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: .65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--saffron-light);
  color: var(--saffron);
  border: 1px solid var(--saffron-mid);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.ss__cta:hover {
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY GRID
   ========================================================= */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.why-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .38s ease;
}

.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm); }
.why-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.why-card__icon { font-size: 2.1rem; margin-bottom: .9rem; display: block; }
.why-card h4    { font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.why-card p     { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; }

.why-card--dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.why-card--dark h4 { color: var(--white); }
.why-card--dark p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* =========================================================
   DETAIL LIST (numbered steps)
   ========================================================= */
.detail-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.detail-list__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.detail-list__item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

.detail-list__num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(249,115,22,.3);
}

.detail-list__text h4 { font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.detail-list__text p  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.68; }

/* =========================================================
   ASSIST DETAIL SECTIONS (sub-pages)
   ========================================================= */
.assist-detail-section       { padding: 4.5rem 0; background: var(--white); }
.assist-detail-section--alt  { background: var(--bg); }
.assist-detail-section--dark {
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.assist-detail-section--dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(249,115,22,.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.assist-detail-section--dark .section-title,
.assist-detail-section--dark h3 { color: var(--white); }
.assist-detail-section--dark .section-sub,
.assist-detail-section--dark p   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

/* =========================================================
   HOW-IT-WORKS STEPS
   ========================================================= */
.how-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: .5rem;
}

.how-step {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.how-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
  border-color: var(--saffron-mid);
}

.how-step__num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: .22rem .85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(249,115,22,.35);
}

.how-step__icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.1));
}

.how-step h4  { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.how-step p   { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; }

.how-step__connector {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  opacity: .35;
  margin-top: 56px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   PACKAGES SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.assist-packages {
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.assist-packages::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(249,115,22,.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.packages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pkg-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pkg-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  transition: background .3s;
}

.pkg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(249,115,22,.4); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.pkg-card:hover::before { background: var(--gradient); }

.pkg-card--featured {
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.12);
  border-color: rgba(249,115,22,.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(249,115,22,.18), 0 1px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
}

.pkg-card--featured::before { background: var(--gradient); }
.pkg-card--featured:hover   { transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.02); }

.pkg-card__popular {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: .28rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 50px 50px;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(249,115,22,.4);
}

.pkg-card__header { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

.pkg-card__badge {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  color: var(--saffron);
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
}

.pkg-card--featured .pkg-card__badge { color: var(--gold); }

.pkg-card__price {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}

.pkg-card__price span {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

.pkg-card__tagline { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.55; }

.pkg-card__note {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--saffron-mid);
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: .45rem .85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.pkg-card__features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .65rem;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.pkg-card__features li {
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  padding-left: .1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.pkg-card__btn { margin-top: auto; text-align: center; justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
.pkg-card .btn-outline {
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.pkg-card .btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  color: var(--white);
}

.packages-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.packages-note a { color: var(--saffron); text-decoration: underline; }

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT / GET ASSISTANCE SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.assist-contact {
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.assist-contact::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 60%, rgba(249,115,22,.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, rgba(245,158,11,.08) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, auto, 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.assist-contact__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.assist-contact__info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .9rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.assist-contact__info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .85rem;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

.assist-contact__info-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; }

.assist-contact__checks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .65rem;
}

/* Form */
.assist-contact__form {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

.assist-form h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.assist-form__group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.assist-form__group label {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}

.assist-form__group input,
.assist-form__group select,
.assist-form__group textarea {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.assist-form__group input:focus,
.assist-form__group select:focus,
.assist-form__group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--saffron);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(249,115,22,.12);
}

.assist-form__group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }

.form-status {
  margin-top: .85rem;
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: .65rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.form-status--success { background: var(--green-light); color: var(--green); border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; }
.form-status--error   { background: #fef2f2; color: #dc2626; border: 1px solid #fecaca; }

/* =========================================================
   STATS BAND
   ========================================================= */
.stats-band {
  background: var(--gradient);
  padding: 2.75rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-band__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.stat__num {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
}
.stat__num sup { font-size: 55%; opacity: .85; }
.stat__lbl { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-weight: 500; }

/* =========================================================
   CTA BAND
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(249,115,22,.14) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-band__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cta-band h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
}

.cta-band p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.footer {
  background: #060e22;
  padding: 4rem 0 2.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient);
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}

.footer__tagline {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 240px;
  margin-top: .75rem;
}

.footer__col h4 {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .9px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer__col li { margin-bottom: .65rem; }

.footer__col a {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--saffron); }

.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer__copy { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }

.footer__social { display: flex; gap: .65rem; }

.soc-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.soc-icon:hover { background: var(--saffron); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* =========================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================= */
.faq-list, .assist-faq-list {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .85rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--saffron-mid);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(249,115,22,.1);
}

.faq-item__q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: .97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-item__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.faq-item__q::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--saffron);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform .3s;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-item__q::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.faq-item__a { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
.faq-item__a p { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.75; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO (original .hero — keep for compat)
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 64px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.3);
  color: var(--saffron-mid);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: .38rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  animation: pulse-ring 2.8s infinite;
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.5vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
}

.hero__desc { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 2.25rem; max-width: 500px; }
.hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero__visual {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: .8rem;
}

.hbadge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.1rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hbadge:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }

.hbadge__icon { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.hbadge__name { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.hbadge__sub  { font-size: .68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-top: .15rem; }

.hbadge--featured {
  grid-column: span 3;
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-color: transparent;
  padding: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
}

.hbadge--featured .hbadge__name { font-size: .9rem; }
.hbadge--featured .hbadge__sub  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* =========================================================
   VERTICALS GRID (home page)
   ========================================================= */
.verticals { padding: 4rem 0; background: var(--white); }

.verticals__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.vcard {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vcard::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--vc-color, var(--gradient));
  border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
}

.vcard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }

.vcard:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 2 / span 2; }
.vcard:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 4 / span 2; }

.vcard__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  background: var(--vc-bg, var(--saffron-light));
}

.vcard__label { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; color: var(--vc-color, var(--saffron)); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.vcard h3     { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.vcard p      { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }

.vcard__channels { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }

.vcard__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--vc-color, var(--saffron));
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.vcard__link:hover { gap: .7rem; }

.vc-homes   { --vc-color: var(--homes);   --vc-bg: var(--homes-light);   }
.vc-stores  { --vc-color: var(--stores);  --vc-bg: var(--stores-light);  }
.vc-assist  { --vc-color: var(--assist);  --vc-bg: var(--assist-light);  }
.vc-gorra   { --vc-color: var(--gorra);   --vc-bg: var(--gorra-light);   }
.vc-shecare { --vc-color: var(--shecare); --vc-bg: var(--shecare-light); }

.channel-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .35rem;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: .28rem .75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.channel-pill--offline { background: #fef3c7; color: #92400e; border: 1px solid #fcd34d; }
.channel-pill--online  { background: #dcfce7; color: #065f46; border: 1px solid #86efac; }

/* =========================================================
   TRUST PILLARS
   ========================================================= */
.trust { padding: 4.5rem 0; background: var(--bg); }

.trust__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.tcard {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.tcard:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--saffron-mid); box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm); }

.tcard__icon {
  width: 68px; height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
}

.tcard h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.tcard p  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; }

/* =========================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages, legacy)
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero__inner { max-width: 700px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -.4px;
}

.page-hero__desc { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 580px; }

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES PAGE (ss__ components)
   ========================================================= */
.service-sections { background: var(--white); }
.ss { padding: 3.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.ss:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ss:nth-child(even) { background: var(--bg); }

.ss__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.ss__inner.flip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px; }
.ss__inner.flip .ss__meta    { order: 2; }
.ss__inner.flip .ss__content { order: 1; }

.ss__badge { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; background: var(--ss-bg, var(--saffron-light)); }
.ss__label { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .9px; color: var(--ss-color, var(--saffron)); margin-bottom: .4rem; }

.ss__title { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.22; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.ss__desc  { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }

.offerings { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .85rem; }

.oitem {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .85rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.oitem:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--ss-color, var(--saffron)); }

.oitem__dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .38rem; background: var(--ss-color, var(--saffron)); }
.oitem p    { font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.5; }

.channel-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.channel-card { border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.25rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition); }
.channel-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.channel-card--offline { background: #fffbeb; border-color: #fcd34d; }
.channel-card--online  { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #86efac; }

.channel-card__header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.channel-card__icon   { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 9px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.channel-card--offline .channel-card__icon { background: #fef3c7; }
.channel-card--online  .channel-card__icon { background: #dcfce7; }
.channel-card__type    { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .7px; }
.channel-card--offline .channel-card__type { color: #b45309; }
.channel-card--online  .channel-card__type { color: #047857; }
.channel-card__title   { font-size: .93rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.channel-card__desc    { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: .85rem; }

.marketplace-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .45rem; }
.mp-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; padding: .28rem .7rem; border-radius: 6px; letter-spacing: .2px; }
.mp-badge--amazon { background: #ff9900; color: #111; }
.mp-badge--meesho { background: #f43397; color: #fff; }
.mp-badge--india  { background: #e5e7eb; color: var(--dark); }

.ss-homes,  .pill-homes  { --ss-color: var(--homes);   --ss-bg: var(--homes-light);   }
.ss-stores, .pill-stores { --ss-color: var(--stores);  --ss-bg: var(--stores-light);  }
.ss-assist, .pill-assist { --ss-color: var(--assist);  --ss-bg: var(--assist-light);  }
.ss-gorra,  .pill-gorra  { --ss-color: var(--gorra);   --ss-bg: var(--gorra-light);   }
.ss-shecare,.pill-shecare{ --ss-color: var(--shecare); --ss-bg: var(--shecare-light); }

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.contact-page     { padding: 4.5rem 0; background: var(--white); }
.contact-centered { max-width: 520px; margin-inline: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 2.5rem; }

.ccard {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.ccard[href]:hover, a.ccard:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--saffron-mid); }

.ccard__icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--saffron-light); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ccard--whatsapp .ccard__icon { background: var(--green-light); }
.ccard--email    .ccard__icon { background: var(--navy-light); }
.ccard--address  .ccard__icon { background: var(--homes-light); }
.ccard--hours    .ccard__icon { background: var(--gold-light); }

.ccard__lbl  { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .7px; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.ccard__val  { font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); }
.ccard__hint { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: .1rem; }

.ccard--large { padding: 1.75rem 2rem; }
.ccard--large .ccard__icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 16px; font-size: 1.7rem; }
.ccard--large .ccard__val  { font-size: 1.1rem; }

.contact-verticals__label { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .7px; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: center; }
.contact-verticals__pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .65rem; justify-content: center; }

.contact-help { padding: 4rem 0; background: var(--bg); }

.help-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }

.help-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.help-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm); border-color: var(--saffron-mid); }
.help-card__icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.help-card h3    { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.help-card p     { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; }

.contact-process { padding: 4rem 0; background: var(--white); }

.process-steps { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0; max-width: 900px; margin-inline: auto; }

.process-step { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 0 1.5rem; }

.process-step__num { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gradient); color: var(--white); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm); }
.process-step__body h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.process-step__body p  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; }
.process-step__body a  { color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.process-step__connector { width: 60px; height: 2px; background: var(--gradient); opacity: .25; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 29px; }

.contact-faq { padding: 4rem 0; background: var(--bg); }

.hours-card { background: var(--gradient); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.75rem; color: var(--white); }
.hours-card h4 { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; opacity: .75; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.hours-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: .875rem; padding: .45rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.hours-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.hours-row span:last-child { font-weight: 600; }

.map-wrap { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.map-wrap iframe { width: 100%; display: block; }

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.about-story { padding: 4rem 0; background: var(--white); }
.about-story__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; }
.about-story p { font-size: .97rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.85; }
.about-story p + p { margin-top: 1rem; }

.vm-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }

.vm-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--saffron);
}
.vm-card--purple { border-color: var(--navy-mid); }
.vm-card h3 { font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .45rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.vm-card p  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; }
.vm-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; margin-top: .25rem; }
.vm-list li { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 1.4rem; position: relative; }
.vm-list li::before { content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--navy-mid); font-weight: 700; }

.values-sec { padding: 4rem 0; background: var(--bg); }
.values__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }

.val-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow); text-align: center; transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition); border: 1.5px solid transparent; }
.val-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm); border-color: var(--saffron-mid); }
.val-card__icon { font-size: 2.1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.val-card h3    { font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.val-card p     { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; }

.roadmap-sec { padding: 4rem 0; background: var(--white); }
.roadmap__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem; position: relative; }
.roadmap__grid::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 28px; left: 16%; right: 16%; height: 2px; background: var(--gradient); opacity: .2; }

.rm-item { text-align: center; }
.rm-item__dot { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gradient); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm); }
.rm-item__phase { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; color: var(--saffron); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.rm-item h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.rm-item p  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; }

.about-vert-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.about-verticals { padding: 4rem 0; background: var(--white); }
.about-vert-card { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.5rem; background: var(--bg); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.75rem 2rem; transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition); }
.about-vert-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.about-vert-card__icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.about-vert-card__label { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.about-vert-card__content h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.about-vert-card__content p  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: .85rem; }
.about-vert-card__link { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; transition: gap var(--transition); }
.about-vert-card__link:hover { gap: .6rem; }

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — hero strip
   ========================================================= */
.contact-page-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-page-hero .section-pill,
.contact-page-hero .section-title,
.contact-page-hero .section-sub { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* =========================================================
   404 PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.error-page {
  min-height: 75vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.error-page::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.error-page__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.error-num { font-size: clamp(5rem, 15vw, 9rem); font-weight: 800; background: var(--gradient); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.error-page h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.error-page p  { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; line-height: 1.75; }

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤ 1024px)
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .assist-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .assist-hero__visual { display: none; }
  .assist-hero { min-height: auto; padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem; }

  .how-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
  .how-step__connector { display: none; }

  .assist-service-layout,
  .assist-service-layout.flip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .assist-service-layout.flip .assist-service-meta { order: 0; }
  .assist-service-layout.flip .assist-service-cards { order: 0; }

  .trust__grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .packages-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .pkg-card--featured { transform: none; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .values__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .beneficiary-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤ 768px)
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Navbar mobile */
  .navbar__toggle { display: flex; }

  .navbar__links {
    position: absolute;
    top: 64px;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 1rem;
    gap: .25rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    display: none;
  }

  .navbar__links a { padding: .75rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 10px; font-size: .95rem; }
  .btn-nav { text-align: center; margin-top: .25rem; border-radius: 10px !important; }

  nav.nav-open .navbar__links { display: flex; }

  /* Assist sub-nav mobile */
  .assist-nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .assist-nav__inner  { flex-wrap: wrap; }

  .assist-nav__links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    padding: .5rem 0 .75rem;
    gap: .15rem;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .assist-nav__links.open { display: flex; }
  .assist-nav__link { padding: .6rem 1rem; border-radius: 8px; font-size: .88rem; }
  .assist-nav__cta  { margin-left: 0; margin-top: .35rem; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }

  /* Sub-page hero: stack */
  .assist-hero--sub .assist-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 100%; }

  /* Sections */
  .beneficiary-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid               { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .assist-service-cards   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .assist-service-cards--full { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 100%; }
  .how-steps              { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 380px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .packages-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 100%; }
  .trust__grid            { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 380px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .help-grid              { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values__grid           { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .roadmap__grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .roadmap__grid::before  { display: none; }
  .verticals__grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .vcard                  { grid-column: span 1; }
  .vcard:nth-child(4),
  .vcard:nth-child(5)     { grid-column: span 1; }
  .channel-split          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-story__inner     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .contact-page__inner    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .process-steps          { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .process-step           { width: 100%; }
  .process-step__connector{ display: none; }
  .assist-contact__inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .stats-band__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }

  /* Hero stats */
  .assist-hero__stats { gap: 1.25rem; }
  .assist-hero { padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem; }

  /* Contact form */
  .assist-contact__form { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .verticals__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vcard           { grid-column: span 1; }
  .hero__inner     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__visual    { display: none; }
}