/* DARK PSYCHOLOGY & ELITE AUTHORITY THEME */
/* The trainer that the hottest females and richest males crave */

:root {
    --primary: #000000;
    --secondary: #0a0a0a;
    --tertiary: #1a1a1a;
    --luxury-gold: #FFD700;
    --luxury-rose: #D4AF37;
    --luxury-platinum: #E5E4E2;
    --danger-red: #8B0000;
    --elite-purple: #4B0082;
    --addictive-blue: #000080;
    --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --text-secondary: #CCCCCC;
    --text-muted: #888888;
    --shadow-luxury: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    --shadow-danger: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-elite: rgba(75, 0, 130, 0.3);
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
}

body {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 50%, var(--tertiary) 100%);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* ELITE STATUS INDICATORS */
.elite-status-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--luxury-rose), var(--elite-purple));
    z-index: 1001;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

.elite-corner-badge {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--danger-red));
    color: black;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--shadow-danger);
    animation: elite-pulse 3s infinite;
    border: 2px solid var(--luxury-rose);
}

@keyframes elite-pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 0.9; }
}

/* DARK ADDICTIVE ELEMENTS */
.addiction-trigger {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elite-purple), var(--addictive-blue));
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    padding: 15px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--shadow-elite);
    animation: addiction-glow 4s infinite;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid var(--luxury-rose);
}

@keyframes addiction-glow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--shadow-elite); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 60px var(--shadow-elite), 0 0 80px var(--elite-purple); }
}

/* ELITE NAVIGATION */
.authority-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
    padding: 1.5rem 5%;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--luxury-gold);
    position: sticky;
    top: 4px;
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.nav-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.nav-brand a {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--luxury-rose));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

.authority-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.authority-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--danger-red), var(--elite-purple));
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid var(--luxury-rose);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--shadow-danger);
}

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

.nav-menu a {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a:hover {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

.nav-menu a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--luxury-rose));
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

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

.nav-active::after {
    width: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--luxury-rose)) !important;
}

.nav-active {
    color: var(--luxury-gold) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--shadow-luxury) !important;
}

/* Nav links section for simple nav-container pages */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--luxury-rose));
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

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

.nav-links .nav-active {
    color: var(--luxury-gold) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--shadow-luxury) !important;
}

.nav-links .nav-active::after {
    width: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--luxury-rose)) !important;
}

.cta-nav {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--danger-red));
    color: black !important;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 900;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--shadow-danger);
    animation: cta-glow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes cta-glow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--shadow-danger); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--shadow-danger), 0 0 40px var(--danger-red); }
}

/* ELITE HERO SECTION */
.hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 30%, var(--tertiary) 70%, var(--primary) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, var(--shadow-elite) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 70% 80%, var(--shadow-danger) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
}

.verification-strip {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.verification-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--luxury-rose));
    color: black;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--luxury-platinum);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--luxury-rose), var(--luxury-platinum));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    font-weight: 900;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ELITE AWARDS GRID */
.awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.award-item {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--tertiary));
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 2px solid var(--luxury-gold);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.award-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px var(--shadow-luxury);
    border-color: var(--luxury-rose);
}

.award-item::before {
    content: 'ELITE';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    background: var(--elite-purple);
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    border: 1px solid var(--luxury-rose);
}

.award-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.award-text strong {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.award-text span {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* DARK URGENCY ELEMENTS */
.urgency-timer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--danger-red), var(--elite-purple));
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    animation: urgency-flash 1.5s infinite;
    border: 2px solid var(--luxury-rose);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--shadow-danger);
}

@keyframes urgency-flash {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.timer-text {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.timer-countdown {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
}

/* ELITE CTA BUTTONS */
.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--luxury-rose));
    color: black;
    border: none;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow-luxury);
    animation: cta-bounce 3s infinite;
    border: 3px solid var(--luxury-platinum);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.cta-primary:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.cta-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

@keyframes cta-bounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}

/* DeepSeek-inspired advanced overrides */
/* Purpose: adopt large authority hero, sticky header, rotated social-proof badge, and refined CTAs */

/* Make sure pages using .header/.nav-container get DeepSeek look */
.header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #070707, #0c0202);
    padding: 1rem 5%;
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--luxury-gold);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1200;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

.header .nav-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--luxury-gold); text-decoration: none; }
.logo span { color: var(--text-primary); }

/* Deep, full-screen hero matching DeepSeek */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 5%;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000 0%, #100000 60%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" preserveAspectRatio="none" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><text x="50" y="50" font-size="10" fill="rgba(139,0,0,0.04)" text-anchor="middle">VERIFIED</text></svg>') no-repeat center/contain, radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(139,0,0,0.06), transparent 20%), radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(0,0,80,0.04), transparent 25%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content { max-width: 900px; z-index: 5; }

.hero h1, .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); line-height: 1.02; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 900; }
.hero h1 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--luxury-gold), #ffffff); -webkit-background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.hero h2, .hero-subtitle { font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem); color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.verification-badge { cursor: pointer; }

/* Social-proof rotated badge on right like DeepSeek */
.social-proof-badge {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 25%;
    transform: rotate(-90deg) translateY(-50%);
    transform-origin: right top;
    background: var(--luxury-gold);
    color: black;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
    font-weight: 800;
    z-index: 1300;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}

/* DeepSeek style CTAs */
.cta-button, .cta-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--luxury-gold), #ffb400);
    color: black;
    padding: 18px 36px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.12);
}

.spot-counter { display: inline-block; margin-top: 1rem; }

/* Awards and patents layout tweaks to match DeepSeek spacing */
.awards-grid { margin: 3.5rem 5%; }
.patents-section { padding: 4rem 5%; }

/* Footer contrast */
.footer { padding: 3rem 5%; border-top: 4px solid var(--luxury-gold); }

/* small screens adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero { padding: 2rem; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .logo { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .social-proof-badge { display: none; }
}


.cta-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    border: 2px solid var(--luxury-gold);
    padding: 18px 40px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

.cta-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--luxury-gold);
    color: black;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

/* PULSE ANIMATION FOR ADDICTION */
.pulse {
    animation: elite-pulse 2s infinite !important;
}

/* CONTENT SECTIONS */
.content-section {
    padding: 5rem 5%;
    background: var(--secondary);
    position: relative;
}

.content-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

/* EXPERTISE GRID */
.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.expertise-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tertiary), var(--secondary));
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 2px solid var(--elite-purple);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--luxury-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px var(--shadow-elite);
}

.expertise-card h3 {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.expertise-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.expertise-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tag {
    background: var(--elite-purple);
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid var(--luxury-rose);
}

/* FRAMEWORK GRID */
.framework-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.framework-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--tertiary));
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 2px solid var(--danger-red);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.framework-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--luxury-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px var(--shadow-danger);
}

.framework-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--luxury-gold);
    color: black;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

.framework-card h3 {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-right: 60px;
}

.framework-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.framework-checks {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.check {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.check::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    font-weight: 900;
}

/* COMPARISON SECTION */
.comparison-table {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.comparison-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.comparison-item {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tertiary), var(--secondary));
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 2px solid;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.comparison-item:first-child {
    border-color: var(--danger-red);
}

.comparison-item:first-child .comparison-x {
    color: var(--danger-red);
}

.comparison-item.featured {
    border-color: var(--luxury-gold);
    position: relative;
}

.comparison-item.featured::before {
    content: 'ELITE CHOICE';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--luxury-gold);
    color: black;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.comparison-item h4 {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.comparison-item p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.comparison-x, .comparison-check {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 5rem 5%;
    background: var(--tertiary);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--tertiary));
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 2px solid var(--elite-purple);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--luxury-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px var(--shadow-elite);
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.testimonial-author span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* PROCESS STEPS */
.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.process-step {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tertiary), var(--secondary));
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 2px solid var(--addictive-blue);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--luxury-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px var(--shadow-elite);
}

.process-step::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--luxury-gold);
    display: none;
}

.process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.step-number {
    background: var(--luxury-gold);
    color: black;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

.process-step h3 {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.process-step p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* VERIFICATION SECTION */
.verification-section {
    padding: 5rem 5%;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.verification-links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.verification-link {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tertiary), var(--secondary));
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 2px solid var(--luxury-rose);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.verification-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--luxury-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

.verification-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
}

.verification-content h3 {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.verification-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.verification-arrow {
    margin-left: auto;
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

/* CTA SECTION */
.cta-section {
    padding: 5rem 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, var(--shadow-elite) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

.cta-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.social-proof {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.proof-stat {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elite-purple), var(--addictive-blue));
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid var(--luxury-rose);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--shadow-elite);
}

/* FOOTER */
.authority-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--primary));
    padding: 3rem 5%;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--luxury-gold);
    position: relative;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-section h4 {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-section p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--luxury-rose));
    color: black;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid var(--luxury-platinum);
}

.footer-section ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-section ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-section ul li a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-section ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
}

.cta-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--danger-red));
    color: black;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--shadow-danger);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-footer:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--shadow-danger);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #333;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .framework-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .comparison-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .verification-links { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .nav-container { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
    .nav-menu { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
    .verification-strip { justify-content: center; }
    .cta-buttons { justify-content: center; }
    .social-proof { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

/* ========================================================================
   Advanced layout utilities, typographic scale, and accessibility helpers
   Provides: container, grid system, responsive typography, utility classes
   ======================================================================== */

:root {
    /* spacing scale */
    --space-xxs: 4px;
    --space-xs: 8px;
    --space-sm: 12px;
    --space-md: 20px;
    --space-lg: 32px;
    --space-xl: 48px;

    /* typographic scale using clamp() for fluid type */
    --type-xxs: clamp(0.7rem, 0.8vw, 0.85rem);
    --type-xs: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 0.95rem);
    --type-sm: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
    --type-base: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
    --type-lg: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    --type-xl: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
    --type-xxl: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

/* Core container for consistent horizontal rhythm */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
    padding-right: var(--space-md);
}

/* Lightweight grid helpers */
.row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}
.col-1 { grid-column: span 1; }
.col-2 { grid-column: span 2; }
.col-3 { grid-column: span 3; }
.col-4 { grid-column: span 4; }
.col-6 { grid-column: span 6; }
.col-8 { grid-column: span 8; }
.col-12 { grid-column: span 12; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .col-1, .col-2, .col-3, .col-4, .col-6, .col-8 { grid-column: auto; }
}

/* Card system */
.card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(0,0,0,0.05));
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow 0.35s;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); }

/* Typographic utilities */
h1, .hero-title { font-size: var(--type-xxl); }
h2, .section-title { font-size: var(--type-xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--type-lg); }
p, li, a { font-size: var(--type-base); }

/* Image helpers */
.media {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Utility helpers */
.muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.lead { font-size: var(--type-lg); color: var(--text-secondary); }
.kicker { color: var(--luxury-rose); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.badge { display:inline-block; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:800; background:var(--luxury-gold); color:#000; }

/* Accessible focus styles */
:focus { outline: none; }
button:focus, a:focus, input:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Reduced motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .card, .cta-primary, .cta-secondary, .elite-corner-badge, .addiction-trigger { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* Sticky aside helper for long-form pages */
.sticky-aside {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--space-lg) + 10px);
}

/* Modal basic styles (for future interactive CTAs) */
.modal-backdrop { position: fixed; inset:0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2000; }
.modal { width: 100%; max-width: 720px; background: linear-gradient(180deg,#0b0b0b,#111); padding: var(--space-lg); border-radius: 12px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }

/* Utilities for spacing */
.mt-sm { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.mt-md { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.mb-md { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.px-md { padding-left: var(--space-md); padding-right: var(--space-md); }

/* Small performance tweak for large background images */
img[loading="lazy"] { will-change: transform, opacity; }

/* End of advanced utilities */

/* ELITE STATUS INDICATORS */
.elite-status-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--luxury-rose), var(--elite-purple));
    z-index: 1001;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--shadow-luxury);
}

.elite-corner-badge {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--luxury-gold), var(--danger-red));
    color: black;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--shadow-danger);
    animation: elite-pulse 3s infinite;
    border: 2px solid var(--luxury-rose);
}

@keyframes elite-pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 0.9; }
}

/* DARK ADDICTIVE ELEMENTS */
.addiction-trigger {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elite-purple), var(--addictive-blue));
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    padding: 15px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--shadow-elite);
    animation: addiction-glow 4s infinite;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid var(--luxury-rose);
}

@keyframes addiction-glow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--shadow-elite); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 60px var(--shadow-elite), 0 0 80px var(--elite-purple); }
}