/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GIFTOVA HUB — Style Sheet
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── CSS Custom Properties ── */
:root {
    --font: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif;

    /* Color system – refined dark palette */
    --bg-body: #090b16;
    --bg-surface: #111427;
    --bg-card: rgba(17, 20, 39, 0.65);
    --bg-card-hover: rgba(26, 30, 56, 0.8);

    --accent: #38bdf8;
    --accent-alt: #7dd3fc;
    --accent-glow: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);

    --text-1: #f0f0f8;
    --text-2: #9ea2c0;
    --text-3: #6c6f8f;

    --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

    /* Radii */
    --r-sm: 0.5rem;
    --r-md: 0.85rem;
    --r-lg: 1.25rem;
    --r-xl: 1.75rem;
    --r-full: 9999px;

    /* Transitions */
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    --dur: 0.35s;
}

/* ── Reset & Base ── */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font);
    background: var(--bg-body);
    color: var(--text-1);
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-inline: 1.5rem;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-full);
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #0284c7);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--accent-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-hover);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
    color: var(--text-1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(9, 11, 22, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border);
}

.nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 56px;
}

.brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-1);
}

.brand-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #0284c7);
    color: white;
}

.brand-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* Nav links */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.online-users {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-2);
    /* Border radius, border, and neon shadow as requested */
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
    cursor: default;
    /* Hover effect transition */
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}

/* Hover effect */
.online-users:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    color: var(--text-1);
}

.online-dot {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
}

.online-dot-ping {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ping 2s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.online-dot-core {
    position: relative;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.online-count {
    color: #fff;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

@keyframes ping {
    75%, 100% {
        transform: scale(2.5);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.nav-link {
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-full);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-3);
    transition: color var(--dur), background var(--dur);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--text-1);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    z-index: 1010;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-1);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 40vh; /* Reduced from 75vh */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 0 1rem; /* Reduced padding */
}

/* Contain background effects without clipping text glow */
.hero-bg-effects {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Seamless fade from hero to guides section */
.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--bg-body));
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Animated background orbs */
.hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
}

.hero-orb--1 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -15%;
    left: -10%;
    animation: orbFloat1 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-orb--2 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -5%;
    animation: orbFloat2 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-orb--3 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 40%;
    left: 50%;
    animation: orbFloat3 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes orbFloat1 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    33% {
        transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.05);
    }

    66% {
        transform: translate(-20px, -10px) scale(0.95);
    }
}

@keyframes orbFloat2 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    33% {
        transform: translate(-30px, -40px) scale(1.08);
    }

    66% {
        transform: translate(20px, 20px) scale(0.96);
    }
}

@keyframes orbFloat3 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(-45%, -55%) scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* Subtle dot grid */
.hero-grid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    pointer-events: none;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: -7rem;
    padding-inline: 1.5rem;
    overflow: visible;
}

.hero-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent-alt);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.pill-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
    animation: pillPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pillPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(0.7);
    }
}

.hero h1,
.hero-cozy {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.25em 0.5em 0.25em 0.3em;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Crash wrapper (structure) */
.crash-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    overflow: visible;
    padding-right: 0.15em;
}

.impact-burst {
    display: none;
}

/* Neon glow animation — GPU-accelerated */
.crash-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    will-change: text-shadow;
    animation: neonPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes neonPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        text-shadow:
            0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5),
            0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3),
            0 0 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15),
            0 0 80px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05);
    }

    50% {
        text-shadow:
            0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8),
            0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5),
            0 0 60px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3),
            0 0 100px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1),
            0 0 150px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05);
    }
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8, #7dd3fc, #bae6fd, #e0f2fe);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4));
    will-change: filter;
    animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite, neonGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    padding-right: 0.1em;
    display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes neonGlow {

    0%,
    100% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4));
    }

    50% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7)) drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3));
    }
}

@keyframes gradientShift {

    0%,
    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.2rem);
    color: var(--text-2);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Large gradient CTA button */
.btn-hero {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1.1rem 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-full);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8, #0ea5e9, #0284c7);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.btn-hero:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-hero:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
}

/* Trust text below button */
.hero-trust {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-3);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Pill badge */
.hero-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent-alt);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pill-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22c55e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.6);
    animation: pillPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pillPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(0.7);
    }
}

/* Floating decorative shapes */
.float-shape {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.float-shape--1 {
    top: 20%;
    left: 5%;
    color: var(--accent);
    animation: floatUp 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-shape--2 {
    bottom: 25%;
    right: 5%;
    color: var(--accent-alt);
    animation: floatUp 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes floatUp {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(8deg);
    }
}

/* Extra floating shapes */
.float-shape--3 {
    top: 55%;
    right: 8%;
    color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    animation: floatDrift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-shape--4 {
    bottom: 35%;
    left: 12%;
    color: rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.12);
    animation: floatSpin 14s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes floatDrift {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    25% { transform: translate(10px, -15px) rotate(45deg); }
    50% { transform: translate(-5px, -25px) rotate(90deg); }
    75% { transform: translate(-15px, -10px) rotate(135deg); }
}

@keyframes floatSpin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.2); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1); }
}

/* ── Animated Light Streaks ── */
.light-streak {
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px;
    height: 1px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.light-streak::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4), transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.light-streak--1 {
    top: 15%;
    left: -200px;
    transform: rotate(-25deg);
    animation: streakSlide 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.light-streak--2 {
    top: 60%;
    right: -200px;
    transform: rotate(20deg);
    animation: streakSlide 10s ease-in-out 3s infinite;
}

.light-streak--3 {
    top: 40%;
    left: -200px;
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
    animation: streakSlide 12s ease-in-out 6s infinite;
}

@keyframes streakSlide {
    0% { transform: translateX(0) rotate(-25deg); opacity: 0; }
    10% { opacity: 1; }
    90% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(100vw + 400px)) rotate(-25deg); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── Floating Particles ── */
.particle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.particle--1 {
    width: 4px; height: 4px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    top: 25%; left: 15%;
    animation: particleFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.particle--2 {
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    background: rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.3);
    top: 35%; right: 20%;
    animation: particleFloat 9s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
}

.particle--3 {
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    top: 65%; left: 30%;
    animation: particleFloat 11s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}

.particle--4 {
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
    top: 50%; right: 10%;
    animation: particleFloat 8s ease-in-out 3.5s infinite;
}

.particle--5 {
    width: 4px; height: 4px;
    background: rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.4);
    top: 15%; left: 60%;
    animation: particleFloat 10s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite;
}

.particle--6 {
    width: 2px; height: 2px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    top: 75%; right: 35%;
    animation: particleFloat 6s ease-in-out 4s infinite;
}

.particle--7 {
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
    top: 45%; left: 8%;
    animation: particleFloat 13s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite;
}

.particle--8 {
    width: 4px; height: 4px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    top: 20%; right: 40%;
    animation: particleFloat 9s ease-in-out 5s infinite;
}

@keyframes particleFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
    25% {
        transform: translate(15px, -25px) scale(1.3);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-10px, -40px) scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
    75% {
        transform: translate(20px, -15px) scale(1.1);
        opacity: 0.9;
    }
}

/* ── Scan Line ── */
.scan-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: scanDrift 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scanDrift {
    0% { top: 10%; opacity: 0; }
    10% { opacity: 0.6; }
    90% { opacity: 0.6; }
    100% { top: 90%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── Vertical Accent Lines ── */
.accent-line {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 120px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.accent-line--left {
    left: 3%;
    top: 30%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
    animation: accentPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.accent-line--right {
    right: 3%;
    top: 55%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--accent-alt), transparent);
    animation: accentPulse 5s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes accentPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.1; transform: scaleY(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scaleY(1.3); }
}

/* ── Guides Section – Extra floating shapes ── */
.guides-shape--1 {
    top: 8%;
    right: 6%;
    color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    animation: floatDrift 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.guides-shape--2 {
    bottom: 15%;
    left: 4%;
    color: rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.1);
    animation: floatUp 11s ease-in-out 2s infinite reverse;
}

.guides-shape--3 {
    top: 45%;
    right: 12%;
    color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.1);
    animation: floatSpin 18s linear infinite;
}

/* ── Guides Section – Light Streaks ── */
.guides-streak--1 {
    top: 20%;
    left: -200px;
    transform: rotate(-20deg);
    animation: streakSlide 14s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}

.guides-streak--2 {
    bottom: 30%;
    right: -200px;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
    animation: streakSlide 16s ease-in-out 7s infinite;
}

/* ── Guides Section – Particles ── */
.guides-particle--1 {
    width: 4px; height: 4px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    top: 12%; left: 20%;
    animation: particleFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.guides-particle--2 {
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    background: rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.3);
    top: 30%; right: 15%;
    animation: particleFloat 10s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite;
}

.guides-particle--3 {
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
    top: 55%; left: 10%;
    animation: particleFloat 12s ease-in-out 3s infinite;
}

.guides-particle--4 {
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    top: 70%; right: 25%;
    animation: particleFloat 7s ease-in-out 4.5s infinite;
}

.guides-particle--5 {
    width: 4px; height: 4px;
    background: rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.3);
    top: 40%; left: 55%;
    animation: particleFloat 9s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}

.guides-particle--6 {
    width: 2px; height: 2px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    bottom: 20%; right: 40%;
    animation: particleFloat 11s ease-in-out 5s infinite;
}

/* ── Guides Section – Accent Lines ── */
.guides-accent--left {
    left: 2%;
    top: 25%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
    animation: accentPulse 6s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
}

.guides-accent--right {
    right: 2%;
    top: 60%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--accent-alt), transparent);
    animation: accentPulse 7s ease-in-out 3s infinite;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTIONS COMMON
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.guides {
    padding-top: 0;
    margin-top: -10rem; /* Increased negative margin from -6rem */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Guides section – animated neon orbs */
.guides-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
    z-index: 0;
}

.guides-orb--1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 10%;
    right: -8%;
    animation: guidesOrb1 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.guides-orb--2 {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: 5%;
    left: -6%;
    animation: guidesOrb2 24s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.guides-orb--3 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 55%;
    left: 45%;
    animation: guidesOrb3 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes guidesOrb1 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33% { transform: translate(-30px, 40px) scale(1.06); }
    66% { transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(0.94); }
}

@keyframes guidesOrb2 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33% { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.08); }
    66% { transform: translate(-15px, 25px) scale(0.95); }
}

@keyframes guidesOrb3 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(-45%, -55%) scale(1.12); }
}

/* Guides section – subtle dot grid */
.guides-grid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 20%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 20%, transparent 75%);
}

/* Ensure container content is above effects */
.guides > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.section-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-top: 2rem; /* Added top margin to push it down slightly */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-label--left {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.label-line {
    width: 28px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title--left {
    text-align: left;
}

.section-desc {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-2);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 3.5rem; /* Added top margin */
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GUIDE CARDS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur), box-shadow var(--dur);
}

.card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--dur);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
}

.card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
}

.card-icon--blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.card-icon--purple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #7c3aed);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
}

.card-icon--rose {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f43f5e, #e11d48);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
}

.card-icon--emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 80%;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
    background-color: #1f2235;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.card-image--netflix {
    object-position: center 10%;
}

.card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-2);
    line-height: 1.65;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: gap var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur);
}

.card-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-alt);
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PLATFORMS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.platforms {
    background: rgba(17, 20, 39, 0.5);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.platform-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.platform-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-full);
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-2);
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
    cursor: default;
}

.platform-chip:hover {
    color: var(--text-1);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-desc {
    color: var(--text-2);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.feature-list {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.feature-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-1);
}

.feature-check {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Glass dashboard visual */
.about-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.about-visual::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-glow) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.glass-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: rgba(17, 20, 39, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.glass-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.window-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
}

.window-dots span {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.window-dots span:nth-child(1) {
    background: #ef4444;
}

.window-dots span:nth-child(2) {
    background: #eab308;
}

.window-dots span:nth-child(3) {
    background: #22c55e;
}

.glass-card-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-3);
}

.glass-card-body {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Mini bar chart */
.mini-stat-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    height: 120px;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mini-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.mini-stat span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-3);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.mini-stat-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--bar-height);
    border-radius: 4px 4px 2px 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3) 100%);
    transition: height 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.glass-mini-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.glass-mini-card {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.gmc-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-3);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.gmc-value {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--accent-alt));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.footer {
    background: #060812;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    color: var(--text-3);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    max-width: 280px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--text-2);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-col ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-col a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-3);
    transition: color var(--dur);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-3);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GUIDE STEPS PAGE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.guide-page .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 7rem 0 4rem;
}

.guide-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 720px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-xl);
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05);
}

.guide-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.guide-logo {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    background: #1f2235;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.guide-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-glow);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.guide-intro {
    color: var(--text-2);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Progress Indicator */
.guide-progress {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.progress-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.step-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}

.progress-step.completed .step-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-alt));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-glow);
}

.progress-step.pending .step-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-3);
}

.progress-step.active .step-icon {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-top-color: var(--accent);
    color: transparent;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-glow);
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.progress-step.active .step-label {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.progress-line {
    flex-grow: 1;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    margin: -25px 15px 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.progress-line.completed {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-alt));
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-glow);
}

/* Steps List */
.guide-steps-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.step-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform var(--dur), background var(--dur);
}

.step-box:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.step-number {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.step-content h3 {
    color: var(--text-1);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.step-content p {
    color: var(--text-3);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* CTA Area */
.guide-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

.guide-btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.trust-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-3);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .guide-container {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .guide-progress {
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .progress-line {
        margin: -25px 8px 0;
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

[data-animate] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease), transform 0.65s var(--ease);
}

[data-animate].in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: rgba(9, 11, 22, 0.97);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
        z-index: 1005;
    }

    .nav-menu.open {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: all;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
        z-index: 1010;
    }

    .hero {
        padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 3.5rem; /* Increased font-size for tablet from 2rem */
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .stat-divider {
        width: 40px;
        height: 1px;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .card {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    .card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .card-image {
        width: 100%;
        height: 120px;
        margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
        object-position: center;
    }

    .card-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .card-desc {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .card-link {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    /* Guides neon orbs – tablet */
    .guides-orb--1 {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        top: 5%;
        right: -10%;
    }

    .guides-orb--2 {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
        bottom: 8%;
        left: -10%;
    }

    .guides-orb--3 {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
        top: 50%;
        left: 40%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.75rem; /* Increased font-size for mobile from 1.75rem */
    }

    .btn {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .platform-row {
        gap: 0.65rem;
    }

    .platform-chip {
        padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    /* Fix navbar overlap on mobile */
    .brand span {
        display: none;
    }

    .hide-mobile {
        display: none;
    }

    .online-users {
        margin-right: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Guides neon orbs – phone */
    .guides-orb {
        filter: blur(80px);
    }

    .guides-orb--1 {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
        top: 3%;
        right: -15%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .guides-orb--2 {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
        bottom: 10%;
        left: -12%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .guides-orb--3 {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
        top: 45%;
        left: 35%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SEARCH BAR
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.search-bar-wrapper {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.search-bar {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-3);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}

.search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 2.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(17, 20, 39, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: var(--text-1);
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}

.search-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-3);
}

.search-input:focus {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1), 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.search-input:focus ~ .search-icon,
.search-bar:focus-within .search-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.search-no-results {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-3);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* Card hide/show transition for search */
.card {
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur), box-shadow var(--dur), opacity 0.3s ease, max-height 0.3s ease;
}

.card.search-hidden {
    display: none;
}