@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --bg-dark: #060a12;
  --bg-surface: #0a1120;
  --bg-card: rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.72);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(20, 31, 54, 0.88);
  --border-subtle: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.14);
  --border-active: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.45);
  --border-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --gold: #f2c766;
  --gold-light: #ffdf8d;
  --gold-glow: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.28);
  --green: #00f5a0;
  --green-glow: rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.25);
  --cyan: #38bdf8;
  --cyan-glow: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  --purple: #a855f7;
  --text-main: #f8fafc;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --text-dim: #64748b;
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 90px;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

section[id],
[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

body {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 15%, rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 40%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 80%, rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: min(1200px, calc(100% - 48px));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.narrow {
  max-width: 840px;
}

/* Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 63px);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 44px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.12);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.head-inner {
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.brand:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.brand img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.15));
}

#menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

#menu a:not(.login-btn):not(.btn-header) {
  position: relative;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

#menu a:not(.login-btn):not(.btn-header):hover,
#menu a:not(.login-btn):not(.btn-header).active {
  color: var(--gold);
}

#menu a:not(.login-btn):not(.btn-header)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#menu a:not(.login-btn):not(.btn-header).active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.login-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.06);
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.login-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #060a12 !important;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-header {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #d4a338 100%);
  color: #060a12 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-header:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.menu-button {
  display: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  background: rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.menu-button b {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 4px 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Live Crypto Market Ticker Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.crypto-ticker-bar {
  background: rgba(10, 17, 32, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 10px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: ticker 35s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.ticker-item .symbol {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.ticker-item .price {
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ticker-item .change-up {
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.12);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.ticker-item .change-down {
  color: #f43f5e;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.12);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & UI Elements
   ========================================================================== */
.actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.button:hover {
  background: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.button.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #d9a029 100%);
  color: #060a12 !important;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.35);
}

.button.primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd978 0%, #e6aa2f 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.button.lg {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(90vh - 120px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 70px 0 90px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 70%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}

.hero-copy {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-copy h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #ffd466 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.lead {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.lead strong {
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trust-item strong {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.trust-item span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Visual Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-visual-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.15);
  background: rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-image-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 50px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.hero-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-image-card:hover .hero-main-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.badge-top-right {
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
}

.badge-bottom-left {
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
}

.hero-floating-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-floating-badge small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.badge-lightning {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.live-pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--green);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.5s infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Standards
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.section-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 17px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section & Visual Card
   ========================================================================== */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 50px;
}

.about-highlights {
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.about-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

.highlight-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-visual-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.1);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-image-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.2);
}

.about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-image-card:hover .about-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-floating-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-floating-tag strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-floating-tag small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.card {
  padding: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-active);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.08);
}

.card hr {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.card h3 {
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.card h3::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   How It Works (5-Step Futuristic Pipeline & Visual Banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.dark-section {
  background: #080d19;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.08);
}

.pipeline-visual-container {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  width: 100%;
}

.pipeline-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.1);
  background: rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.pipeline-image-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 50px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.pipeline-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 520px;
  /* object-fit: cover; */
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pipeline-image-card:hover .pipeline-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.pipeline-overlay-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.step-card {
  background: rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 22px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.step-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.1);
}

.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.4) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #fff;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why AlphaNex (6-Item Bento Feature Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.08);
}

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

.feature-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Platform Performance / Metric Stats Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.9) 0%, rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  margin: 40px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stats-item {
  position: relative;
}

.stats-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -15px;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.stats-item .number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stats-item .label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Security Showcase & Trust Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.security-showcase-container {
  margin-top: 50px;
  width: 100%;
}

.security-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 28px;
}

.security-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.08);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.security-visual-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 45px rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.security-vault-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  max-height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.security-visual-card:hover .security-vault-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.security-vault-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 2;
}

.shield-badge-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
}

.security-vault-overlay strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.security-vault-overlay small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--green);
}

.security-strip-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-content: stretch;
}

.security-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.security-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.security-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.security-card strong {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.security-card span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact & High-Impact CTA Section with App Preview
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-box {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.96) 0%, rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}

.cta-content-side {
  text-align: left;
}

.cta-content-side h2 {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.8vw, 46px);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-content-side p {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cta-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.15);
  background: rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.8);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-image-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 45px rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.25);
}

.cta-preview-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cta-image-card:hover .cta-preview-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.cta-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 2;
}

.badge-growth-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.15);
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.cta-floating-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-floating-badge small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--green);
}

.signoff {
  margin-top: 32px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Keyframe Animations
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes ticker {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(1.2);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints & Mobile Optimization
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .hero-main-img {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .about-img {
    height: 340px;
  }

  .pipeline-img {
    max-height: 380px;
  }

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

  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .stats-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .security-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .security-visual-card {
    height: auto;
    min-height: unset;
  }

  .security-vault-img {
    height: 300px;
    min-height: unset;
  }

  .cta-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-content-side {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-content-side p {
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
  }

  .cta-content-side .actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .cta-preview-img {
    height: 280px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html {
    scroll-padding-top: 76px;
  }

  section[id],
  [id] {
    scroll-margin-top: 76px;
  }

  .container {
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
  }

  .section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .section-header p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  /* Header & Mobile Nav Menu (Solid Opaque Backdrop) */
  .head-inner {
    height: 70px;
  }

  .brand img {
    height: 42px;
  }

  .menu-button {
    display: block;
  }

  #menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #060a12;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.25);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    z-index: 1000;
  }

  #menu.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  #menu a:not(.login-btn):not(.btn-header) {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    font-size: 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  #menu a:not(.login-btn):not(.btn-header).active {
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(242, 199, 102, 0.08);
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  }

  #menu a:not(.login-btn):not(.btn-header)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .login-btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 6px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .btn-header {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  /* Hero Mobile */
  .hero {
    padding: 44px 0 54px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 7vw, 48px);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .lead {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .actions .button {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .hero-trust-badges {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .trust-item strong {
    font-size: 19px;
  }

  .trust-item span {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  }

  .hero-main-img {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge {
    padding: 7px 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge strong {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge small {
    font-size: 9.5px;
  }

  .badge-top-right {
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
  }

  .badge-bottom-left {
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
  }

  /* Stats Banner Mobile */
  .stats-banner {
    padding: 28px 18px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px 14px;
  }

  .stats-item .number {
    font-size: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .stats-item .label {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  /* About Mobile */
  .about-highlights {
    margin-top: 20px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .about-highlight-item {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .highlight-check {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }

  .about-img {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .about-floating-tag {
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    padding: 7px 13px;
  }

  .about-floating-tag strong {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .about-floating-tag small {
    font-size: 9.5px;
  }

  /* How It Works Mobile */
  .pipeline-visual-container {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .pipeline-img {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    max-height: 260px;
  }

  .pipeline-overlay-tag {
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    padding: 5px 11px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }

  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }

  .step-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .step-number {
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .step-card h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .step-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* Why AlphaNex Mobile */
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .feature-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .feature-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .feature-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .security-showcase-container {
    margin-top: 32px;
  }

  .security-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .security-vault-img {
    height: 230px;
  }

  .security-vault-overlay {
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    padding: 7px 13px;
  }

  .security-vault-overlay strong {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .security-vault-overlay small {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .security-strip-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .security-card {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .security-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .security-card strong {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  .security-card span {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  /* CTA Section Mobile */
  .cta-box {
    padding: 36px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .cta-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-content-side h2 {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 5.5vw, 34px);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .cta-content-side p {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .cta-content-side .actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .cta-content-side .actions .button {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .cta-preview-img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .cta-floating-badge {
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }

  .cta-floating-badge strong {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .cta-floating-badge small {
    font-size: 9.5px;
  }

  .signoff {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin-top: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    width: calc(100% - 24px);
  }

  .hero-main-img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .about-img {
    height: 210px;
  }

  .pipeline-img {
    max-height: 200px;
  }

  .security-vault-img {
    height: 200px;
  }

  .cta-preview-img {
    height: 190px;
  }

  .hero-trust-badges {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .trust-item strong {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }

  .trust-item span {
    font-size: 9.5px;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge {
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge strong {
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge small {
    font-size: 8.5px;
  }

  .badge-top-right {
    top: 8px;
    right: 8px;
  }

  .badge-bottom-left {
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 8px;
  }
}