/* ===== RESET + BASE ===== */
        *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

        :root {
            --bg-primary: #0c1228;
            --bg-secondary: #101830;
            --bg-tertiary: #080e1e;
            --accent: #e2a71b;
            --accent-light: #F8EC4B;
            --accent-dark: #D6821C;
            --accent-glow: rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.35);
            --accent-subtle: rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.15);
            --text-primary: #ffffff;
            --text-secondary: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            --text-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
            --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
            --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
            --glass-border-hover: rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.5);
            --bg-elevated: #162040;
            --bg-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            --card-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            --card-glow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            --radius-md: 12px;
            --radius-lg: 20px;
            --radius-full: 50px;
            --font-display: 'Rajdhani', 'Arial Black', sans-serif;
            --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
            --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
            --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
        }

        html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; }

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            background: var(--bg-primary);
            color: var(--text-primary);
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        img, video { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
        a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
        button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }

        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        /* ===== SKIP TO CONTENT ===== */
        .skip-to-content {
            position: absolute;
            top: -100%;
            left: 16px;
            z-index: 10000;
            padding: 12px 24px;
            background: var(--accent);
            color: var(--bg-primary);
            font-weight: 700;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            transition: top 0.2s ease;
        }
        .skip-to-content:focus {
            top: 16px;
        }

        /* ===== NOISE GRAIN OVERLAY ===== */
        body::before {
            content: '';
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9999;
            opacity: 0.03;
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            background-repeat: repeat;
            background-size: 256px 256px;
        }

        /* ===== TYPOGRAPHY ===== */
        .eyebrow {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 5px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.3);
        }

        .section-title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.05;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-size: 18px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            line-height: 1.75;
            max-width: 640px;
        }

        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        .section-header .section-subtitle {
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .accent-line {
            width: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F8EC4B, #D6821C);
            border-radius: 2px;
            margin: 16px auto 0;
            transition: width 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.3s;
        }

        .animate.visible .accent-line,
        .section-header.animate.visible .accent-line {
            width: 40px;
        }

        /* ===== SECTION DIVIDERS ===== */
        .about::after,
        .benefits::after,
        .locations::after,
        .process::after,
        .daylife::after,
        .stories::after,
        .faq::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: min(92%, 900px);
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(226, 167, 27, 0.3), rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.4), rgba(226, 167, 27, 0.3), transparent);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* ===== SCROLL ANIMATIONS ===== */
        /* Progressive enhancement: JS adds .js-animate to <html>,
           animations only activate when JS is loaded */
        .js-animate .animate {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .js-animate .animate.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .js-animate .animate-left {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-50px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .js-animate .animate-left.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .js-animate .animate-right {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(50px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .js-animate .animate-right.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .js-animate .animate-scale {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scale(0.92);
            transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .js-animate .animate-scale.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1);
        }

        /* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
        .navbar {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            padding: 16px 0;
            transition: background 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
        }

        .navbar.scrolled {
            background: rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.88);
            backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
            padding: 12px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }

        .navbar .container {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .nav-logo-img {
            height: 120px;
            width: auto;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 32px;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -4px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 1.5px;
            background: var(--accent);
            transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--text-primary);
        }

        .nav-links a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-links a:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
            outline-offset: 4px;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .nav-cta {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 10px 24px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8EC4B, #D6821C);
            color: var(--bg-primary) !important;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 700;
            transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

        .nav-cta:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow:
                0 4px 12px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.4),
                0 0 24px rgba(248, 236, 75, 0.2);
        }

        .nav-cta:active {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97);
        }

        .nav-cta:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent-light);
            outline-offset: 3px;
        }

        /* Hamburger */
        .nav-hamburger {
            display: none;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 5px;
            width: 28px;
            padding: 10px 8px;
            min-width: 44px;
            min-height: 44px;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .nav-hamburger:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
            outline-offset: 4px;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .nav-hamburger span {
            display: block;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--text-primary);
            border-radius: 2px;
            transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.3s ease;
        }

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

        /* Mobile menu overlay */
        .nav-mobile {
            display: none;
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.97);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            z-index: 999;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 28px;
        }

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

        .nav-mobile a {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 32px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            transition: color 0.2s;
        }

        .nav-mobile a:hover {
            color: var(--text-primary);
        }

        .nav-mobile .nav-cta {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 18px;
            padding: 14px 36px;
            margin-top: 12px;
        }

        /* ===== HERO ===== */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            min-height: auto;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 160px 24px 100px;
        }

        .hero-bg-image {
            position: absolute;
            top: -10%;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            height: 120%;
            background: url('../img/hero-bg.jpg?v=2') center center / cover no-repeat;
            opacity: 0.25;
            will-change: transform;
        }

        .hero-gradient {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 80% 30%, rgba(20, 40, 100, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 50% 120%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
                linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.3) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 70%, rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.6) 100%);
        }

        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 840px;
        }

        .hero-content .eyebrow {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.2s forwards;
        }

        .hero h1 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 90px);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 0.93;
            letter-spacing: 0.03em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.4s forwards;
        }

        .hero h1 span {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8EC4B, #D6821C);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 19px);
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 520px;
            margin: 28px auto 0;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.6s forwards;
        }

        .hero-buttons {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 24px;
            margin-top: 44px;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.8s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes fadeUp {
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }

        .hero-stats {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-top: 40px;
            padding-top: 28px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) 1s forwards;
        }

        .hero-stat {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 4px;
        }

        .hero-stat-number {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 28px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent);
            letter-spacing: 0.01em;
        }

        .hero-stat-label {
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .hero h1 {
                font-size: clamp(32px, 7vw, 52px);
                line-height: 0.96;
            }
            .hero {
                padding: 120px 20px 60px;
            }
            .hero-subtitle {
                font-size: 15px;
                margin-top: 20px;
            }
            .hero-buttons {
                margin-top: 28px;
            }
            .hero-stats {
                display: grid;
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 20px 16px;
                padding-left: 16px;
                padding-right: 16px;
                margin-top: 28px;
            }
            .hero-stat-number {
                font-size: 22px;
            }
            .hero-stat-label {
                font-size: 10px;
                letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            }
        }

        @keyframes btn-pulse {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(214,130,28,0.3), 0 0 40px rgba(248,236,75,0.15); }
            50% { transform: scale(1.04); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(214,130,28,0.5), 0 0 70px rgba(248,236,75,0.35); }
        }
        .btn-primary {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 22px 56px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8EC4B, #D6821C);
            color: var(--bg-primary);
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-size: 20px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow:
                0 2px 8px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.3),
                0 0 40px rgba(248, 236, 75, 0.15);
            /* animation: btn-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; — removed, too distracting */
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow:
                0 6px 20px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.4),
                0 0 60px rgba(248, 236, 75, 0.25);
        }

        .btn-primary:active {
            transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98);
        }

        .btn-primary:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent-light);
            outline-offset: 3px;
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        .btn-secondary:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
            outline-offset: 4px;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .btn-secondary svg {
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            animation: bounceDown 2s ease infinite;
        }

        @keyframes bounceDown {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(4px); }
        }

        /* ===== BENEFITS ===== */
        .benefits {
            padding: 64px 0;
            background: var(--bg-secondary);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .benefits::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -100px;
            right: -100px;
            width: 500px;
            height: 500px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .benefits-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .benefit-card {
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 36px;
            transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--card-glow);
        }

        /* Subtle accent gradient on hover */
        .benefit-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #D6821C, transparent);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }

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

        .benefit-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow:
                0 4px 16px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.06),
                0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .benefit-icon {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            border-radius: 14px;
            background: var(--accent-subtle);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon {
            transform: scale(1.08);
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.25), 0 0 40px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.1);
        }

        .benefit-icon svg {
            width: 26px;
            height: 26px;
            stroke: var(--accent);
            fill: none;
            stroke-width: 2;
            stroke-linecap: round;
            stroke-linejoin: round;
        }

        .benefit-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .benefit-card p {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ===== ABOUT ===== */
        .about {
            padding: 48px 0;
            background: var(--bg-elevated);
            position: relative;
        }

        .about::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 40, 100, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 32px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .about-text .section-subtitle {
            max-width: none;
        }

        .about-text p + p {
            margin-top: 16px;
        }

        .about-image {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.08), rgba(16, 24, 48, 0.3));
        }

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

        .about-image::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.12), transparent 60%);
            mix-blend-mode: multiply;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Stats */
        .stats {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            margin-top: 72px;
            padding-top: 72px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }

        .stat {
            text-align: center;
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 72px);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1;
            letter-spacing: 0.01em;
        }

        .stat-number .accent {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: 10px;
        }

        /* ===== LOCATIONS ===== */
        .locations {
            padding: 48px 0;
            background: var(--bg-primary);
            position: relative;
        }

        .locations-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .location-card {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 420px;
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .location-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 40px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.08);
        }

        .location-card:focus-within {
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }

        .location-card-bg {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .location-card:hover .location-card-bg {
            transform: scale(1.06);
        }

        .location-card-bg img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        .location-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.95) 10%, rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.4) 50%, rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.15) 100%);
        }

        .location-card-content {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            padding: 28px;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .location-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 28px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
            letter-spacing: 0.03em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .location-card:hover h3 {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .location-card p {
            font-size: 14px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        /* ===== PROCESS / TIMELINE ===== */
        .process {
            padding: 48px 0;
            background: var(--bg-primary);
            position: relative;
        }

        .process::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            right: 0;
            width: 250px;
            height: 250px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
        }

        .timeline {
            max-width: 640px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
            padding-left: 48px;
        }

        .timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 15px;
            top: 8px;
            bottom: 8px;
            width: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--glass-border), var(--accent-subtle), var(--glass-border));
        }

        .timeline-item {
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 48px;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-20px);
            transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .timeline-item.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .timeline-item:last-child {
            padding-bottom: 0;
        }

        .timeline-dot {
            position: absolute;
            left: -48px;
            top: 4px;
            width: 32px;
            height: 32px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 2px solid var(--glass-border);
            background: var(--bg-primary);
            transition: border-color 0.5s ease, background 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
            z-index: 1;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .timeline-dot::after {
            content: '';
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: transparent;
            transition: background 0.5s ease;
        }

        .timeline-item.visible .timeline-dot {
            border-color: #D6821C;
            background: var(--bg-primary);
            box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.3);
        }

        .timeline-item.visible .timeline-dot::after {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8EC4B, #D6821C);
        }

        .timeline-step {
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .timeline-item h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 24px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .timeline-item p {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ===== PROCESS COMPACT ===== */
        .process-compact {
            padding: 48px 0;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }
        .process-compact .section-header {
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }
        .process-steps {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0;
            overflow-x: auto;
            scrollbar-width: none;
            padding: 0 16px;
        }
        .process-steps::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
        .process-step {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            gap: 8px;
            flex: 0 0 auto;
            width: 130px;
        }
        .process-icon {
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 2px solid var(--accent);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--accent);
            background: var(--bg-card);
        }
        .process-step h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
        }
        .process-step p {
            font-size: 11px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.4;
        }
        .process-arrow {
            color: var(--accent);
            opacity: 0.4;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            padding: 0 4px;
        }
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .process-steps {
                justify-content: flex-start;
            }
            .process-step {
                width: 110px;
            }
        }

        /* ===== QUALITY ===== */
        .quality {
            padding: 48px 0;
            background: var(--bg-primary);
        }

        .quality-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 24px;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .quality-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            align-items: flex-start;
            padding: 28px;
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
        }

        .quality-item:hover {
            border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .quality-icon {
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            min-width: 44px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: var(--accent-subtle);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .quality-icon svg {
            width: 22px;
            height: 22px;
            stroke: var(--accent);
        }

        .quality-item h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 20px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .quality-item p {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .quality-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
            .quality-item {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
        }

        /* ===== DAY IN THE LIFE ===== */
        .daylife {
            padding: 48px 0;
            background: var(--bg-elevated);
            position: relative;
        }

        .daylife-video {
            margin-top: 2.5rem;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
            border-radius: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        }

        .daylife-video video {
            width: 100%;
            display: block;
        }

        /* ===== FAQ ===== */
        .faq {
            padding: 48px 0;
            background: var(--bg-secondary);
            position: relative;
        }

        .faq-list {
            max-width: 720px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

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

        .faq-item:first-child {
            border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }

        .faq-question {
            width: 100%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            padding: 20px 0;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            text-align: left;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
        }

        .faq-question:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .faq-question:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
            outline-offset: 4px;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .faq-chevron {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .faq-item.open .faq-chevron {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .faq-answer {
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), padding 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .faq-item.open .faq-answer {
            max-height: 200px;
        }

        /* #3 FAQ open state — subtle golden background */
        .faq-item.open {
            background: var(--accent-subtle);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: 0 16px;
            margin: 0 -16px;
            transition: background 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-answer p {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            line-height: 1.7;
            padding-bottom: 20px;
        }

        /* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
        .testimonials {
            padding: 48px 0;
            background: var(--bg-primary);
        }

        .testimonials-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .testimonial-card {
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 32px;
            transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
        }

        .testimonial-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .testimonial-quote {
            font-size: 16px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-style: italic;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            position: relative;
            padding-left: 20px;
            border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
        }

        .testimonial-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
        }

        .testimonial-avatar {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 2px solid var(--accent-subtle);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

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

        .testimonial-name {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
        }

        .testimonial-role {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .testimonials-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
        }

        /* ===== VISION CARD ===== */
        .vision-card {
            margin-top: 24px;
            padding: 24px 28px;
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        }

        .vision-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 20px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .vision-card p {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ===== KARRIERE TEASER ===== */
        .karriere-teaser {
            padding: 48px 0;
            background: var(--bg-elevated);
            position: relative;
        }

        .karriere-teaser::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            right: 0;
            width: 350px;
            height: 350px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .karriere-teaser-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .karriere-teaser-card {
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 28px;
            transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--card-glow);
        }

        .karriere-teaser-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .karriere-teaser-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 3px 12px;
            background: var(--accent-subtle);
            color: var(--accent);
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .karriere-teaser-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .karriere-teaser-card p {
            font-size: 14px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .karriere-teaser-link {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            margin-top: 16px;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--accent);
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
        }

        .karriere-teaser-link:hover {
            color: var(--accent-light);
        }

        .karriere-teaser-link:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
            outline-offset: 4px;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .karriere-teaser-link svg {
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-spring);
        }

        .karriere-teaser-link:hover svg {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .karriere-cta-wrap {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 48px;
        }

        .karriere-cta-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 14px 36px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8EC4B, #D6821C);
            color: var(--bg-primary);
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .karriere-cta-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(248, 236, 75, 0.15);
        }

        .karriere-cta-btn:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent-light);
            outline-offset: 3px;
        }

        .karriere-cta-btn:active {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97);
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .karriere-teaser-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
        }

        /* ===== TEAM STORIES ===== */
        .stories {
            padding: 48px 0;
            background: var(--bg-secondary);
            position: relative;
        }

        .stories-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .story-card {
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 0;
            text-align: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--card-glow);
        }

        .story-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .story-photo {
            width: 100%;
            height: 380px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            background: var(--bg-primary);
        }

        .story-photo img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            object-position: center 15%;
            transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-expo);
        }

        .story-card:hover .story-photo img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .story-photo::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.4) 0%, rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.05) 30%, rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.05) 60%, rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.7) 100%);
            z-index: 1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .story-body {
            padding: 28px 28px 32px;
        }

        .story-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .story-role {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .story-body > p {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .stories-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
        }

        @media (min-width: 1024px) {
            .stories-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
        }

        /* ===== FORM ===== */
        .form-section {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            z-index: 2000;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 24px;
            background: rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
        }

        .form-section.open {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        .form-section.open .form-card {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .modal-close {
            position: absolute;
            top: 16px;
            right: 16px;
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .modal-close:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            color: var(--text-primary);
        }

        .modal-close:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
            outline-offset: 2px;
        }

        .form-card {
            position: relative;
            max-width: 520px;
            width: 100%;
            max-height: 90vh;
            overflow-y: auto;
            background: var(--bg-elevated);
            transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 48px 36px;
            box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 80px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        }

        .form-card h2 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 32px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .form-card .form-subtitle {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 36px;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .form-label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .form-input,
        .form-select {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 14px 16px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            color: var(--text-primary);
            font-size: 16px;
            font-family: inherit;
            transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
            -webkit-appearance: none;
            appearance: none;
        }

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

        .form-input:focus,
        .form-select:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--accent);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
        }

        .form-input.error,
        .form-select.error {
            border-color: #ef4444;
        }

        .form-error {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #ef4444;
            margin-top: 6px;
            display: none;
        }

        .form-error.show {
            display: block;
        }

        .form-select {
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5L6 6.5L11 1.5' stroke='%23ffffff70' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: right 16px center;
            padding-right: 40px;
        }

        .form-select option {
            background: #101830;
            color: var(--text-primary);
        }

        .form-submit {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 16px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8EC4B, #D6821C);
            color: var(--bg-primary);
            border: none;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            margin-top: 8px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .form-submit:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow:
                0 4px 16px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3),
                0 0 40px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.12);
        }

        .form-submit:active {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
        }

        .form-submit:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent-light);
            outline-offset: 3px;
        }

        .form-submit:disabled {
            opacity: 0.6;
            cursor: not-allowed;
            transform: none;
        }

        .form-submit.loading .btn-text { visibility: hidden; }
        .form-submit.loading::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%; left: 50%;
            width: 22px; height: 22px;
            margin: -11px 0 0 -11px;
            border: 2.5px solid rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.3);
            border-top-color: var(--bg-primary);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

        /* Success state */
        .form-success {
            display: none;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px 0;
        }

        .form-success.show {
            display: block;
        }

        .form-success .check-circle {
            width: 72px;
            height: 72px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8EC4B, #D6821C);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            animation: scaleIn 0.5s var(--ease-spring);
        }

        @keyframes scaleIn {
            0% { transform: scale(0); opacity: 0; }
            100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
        }

        .form-success .check-circle svg {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            color: var(--bg-primary);
        }

        .form-success h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 26px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
        }

        .form-success p {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        .form-trust {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-top: 20px;
            padding-top: 16px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }

        .form-trust-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 13px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .form-trust-item svg {
            color: var(--accent);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .form-fields { transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }
        .form-fields.hidden { display: none; }

        /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
        .footer {
            padding: 72px 0 32px;
            background: var(--bg-tertiary);
            border-top: 2px solid transparent;
            border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent), var(--accent-dark), transparent) 1;
        }

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

        .footer-tagline {
            font-size: 14px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 280px;
        }

        .footer-heading {
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .footer-links {
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .footer-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -2px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 1.5px;
            background: var(--accent);
            transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .footer-links a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .footer-links a:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
            outline-offset: 2px;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .footer-contact-item {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            padding-top: 24px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .footer-copyright {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .footer-legal {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .footer-legal a {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            transition: color 0.2s;
        }

        .footer-legal a:hover {
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        .footer-socials {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .footer-socials a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
        }

        .footer-socials a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .footer-socials a:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
            outline-offset: 2px;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .footer-legal a:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
            outline-offset: 2px;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */

        /* Tablet */
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .container { padding: 0 40px; }

            .benefits-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 24px;
                align-items: stretch;
            }
            .benefits-grid .benefit-card {
                display: flex;
                flex-direction: column;
            }
            .benefits-grid .benefit-card p {
                flex: 1;
            }
            .benefits-grid .benefit-card:nth-child(3) {
                grid-column: 1;
            }
            .benefits-grid .benefit-card:nth-child(4) {
                grid-column: 2;
            }

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

            .location-card {
                height: 280px;
            }

            .stats {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            }

            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
            }

            .footer-bottom {
                flex-direction: row;
                justify-content: space-between;
            }
        }

        /* Desktop */
        @media (min-width: 1024px) {
            .container { padding: 0 60px; }

            .nav-hamburger { display: none; }

            .nav-links {
                display: flex !important;
            }

            .about-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }
        }

        /* Mobile-specific */
        @media (max-width: 1023px) {
            .nav-links { display: none; }
            .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .benefits-grid { gap: 16px; }
            .benefit-card { padding: 24px; }
            .benefit-card h3 { font-size: 18px; }
            .benefit-card p { font-size: 14px; }
            .form-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
            .location-card { height: 340px; }

            .hero-buttons {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 16px;
            }

            .faq .section-header {
                text-align: center;
                padding: 0 16px;
            }

            .faq-list {
                padding: 0 4px;
            }

            /* Fix verdienst pricing cards overflow on mobile */
            .verdienst-pricing-card {
                font-size: 14px;
            }
        }

        /* Verdienst pricing grid: stack on small screens */
        @media (max-width: 640px) {
            .verdienst-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
            }
        }

        /* Reduced motion */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .animate, .animate-left, .animate-right, .animate-scale {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: none;
                transition: none;
            }
            .timeline-item {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: none;
                transition: none;
            }
            .hero-content .eyebrow,
            .hero h1,
            .hero-subtitle,
            .hero-buttons {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: none;
                animation: none;
            }
        }

.sticky-cta {
            display: none;
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            background: rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.95);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 167, 27, 0.3);
            z-index: 998;
            text-align: center;
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .sticky-cta.visible { display: block; }
            body.sticky-active { padding-bottom: 70px; }
        }

/* ===== NAV DROPDOWN ===== */
.nav-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: rgba(12, 18, 40, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    min-width: 180px;
    z-index: 1000;
    list-style: none;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
}
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu li {
    list-style: none;
}
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu li a:hover,
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu li a:focus-visible {
    color: #e2a71b;
    background: rgba(226, 167, 27, 0.1);
}

/* ===== PICTURE ELEMENT FIX ===== */
picture {
    display: contents;
}

/* ===== DUAL FUNNEL ===== */
.dual-funnel { padding: 40px 0; background: var(--bg-primary); }
.dual-funnel .section-header { text-align: center; }
.dual-funnel .section-header .section-subtitle { margin: 0; }
.dual-funnel .section-header .accent-line { margin: 16px auto 0; }
.dual-funnel-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.dual-funnel-grid > * {
    min-height: 100%;
}
.funnel-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--card-glow);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.funnel-card:hover, .funnel-card:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.funnel-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--accent); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring); }
.funnel-card:hover .funnel-icon { transform: scale(1.08); }
.funnel-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; stroke: var(--accent); fill: none; }
.funnel-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.funnel-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.funnel-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    flex: 1;
}
.funnel-features li {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.funnel-features li::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.funnel-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-spring);
    display: inline-block;
}
.funnel-card:hover .funnel-cta { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .dual-funnel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===== CAREER LADDER ===== */
.career-ladder { padding: 40px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.ladder-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 0 24px 20px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.ladder-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.ladder-step {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 160px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 12px 20px;
    position: relative;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
}
.ladder-step::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 36px;
    right: -1px;
    width: calc(100% - 24px);
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--accent), rgba(214,130,28,0.15));
    opacity: 0.5;
    left: calc(50% + 12px);
}
.ladder-step:last-child::after { display: none; }
.ladder-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.ladder-step h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.ladder-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .ladder-grid {
        justify-content: center;
        overflow-x: visible;
        padding: 0 0 20px;
    }
    .ladder-step { width: 140px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .ladder-step { width: 155px; }
}

/* ===== ERFAHRUNGEN SECTION ===== */
.erfahrungen-section { padding: 40px 0; background: var(--bg-elevated); }
.erfahrungen-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.erfahrung-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--card-glow);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.erfahrung-card:hover, .erfahrung-card:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.erfahrung-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--accent); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring); }
.erfahrung-card:hover .erfahrung-icon { transform: scale(1.08); }
.erfahrung-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; stroke: var(--accent); fill: none; }
.erfahrung-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.erfahrung-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.erfahrung-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-spring);
    display: inline-block;
}
.erfahrung-card:hover .erfahrung-link { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .erfahrungen-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===== CONTACT PERSONA ===== */
.contact-persona {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(226, 167, 27, 0.08), rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.08));
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 167, 27, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.contact-persona img {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-persona strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.contact-persona span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===== SOCIAL SECTION ===== */
.social-section { padding: 80px 0 40px; }
.social-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.social-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 0 24px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--card-glow);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    text-align: center;
    transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.social-preview {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}
.social-preview img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.social-card:hover .social-preview img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.social-card:hover, .social-card:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.social-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.social-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.social-handle {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.social-cta {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .social-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===== MICRO-INTERACTIONS BATCH 2 ===== */

/* #5 Verdienst pricing cards — hover lift */
.verdienst-pricing-card {
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--card-glow);
}
.verdienst-pricing-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 40px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
}

/* #6 Hero CTA — pulse ring */
@keyframes pulse-ring {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
    70% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0; }
}
.btn-primary {
    position: relative;
}
.btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: pulse-ring 2.5s ease-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 0;
}

/* #7 Karriere teaser badge — shimmer */
@keyframes badge-shimmer {
    0% { background-position: -100% 0; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}
.karriere-teaser-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-subtle) 0%, rgba(248, 236, 75, 0.2) 50%, var(--accent-subtle) 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: badge-shimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* #8 Form inputs — golden focus glow */
.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.15), 0 0 16px rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.1);
}

/* #9 Social cards — CTA arrow shift */
.social-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-spring);
}
.social-card:hover .social-cta {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* #10 Founder card — golden border shimmer */
@keyframes border-shimmer {
    0% { border-color: var(--glass-border); }
    50% { border-color: rgba(214, 130, 28, 0.35); }
    100% { border-color: var(--glass-border); }
}
.about-founder {
    animation: border-shimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}