/* ============================================================
   NC Wealth Corporation — Premium Design System
   Dark institutional-grade financial platform aesthetic
   Inspired by Deepcharts.com
   ============================================================ */

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

/* ============================================================
   CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Brand Highlight ---- */
.brand-highlight {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

:root {
  --bg-primary: #050508;
  --bg-secondary: #0a0a0f;
  --bg-card: #0f0f17;
  --bg-card-hover: #141420;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  --bg-glass-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  --text-primary: #ffffff;
  --text-secondary: #a1a1b5;
  --text-muted: #52526a;
  --text-accent: #c9a84c;

  --accent-gold: #c9a84c;
  --accent-gold-light: #e8c97a;
  --accent-gold-dark: #9a7a2e;
  --accent-gold-glow: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);

  --accent-blue: #3b82f6;
  --accent-blue-light: #60a5fa;
  --accent-blue-dark: #1d4ed8;
  --accent-blue-glow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);

  --accent-cyan: #06b6d4;
  --accent-purple: #8b5cf6;
  --accent-green: #10b981;
  --accent-red: #ef4444;

  --border-primary: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --border-gold: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  --border-blue: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a84c 0%, #e8c97a 50%, #9a7a2e 100%);
  --gradient-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
  --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(180deg, #050508 0%, #0a0a12 100%);
  --gradient-card: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 100%);
  --gradient-hero: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
                   radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 80% 20%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
                   radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 20% 80%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-primary: 'Inter', 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-sm: 0.5rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4rem;
  --space-4xl: 6rem;
  --space-5xl: 8rem;

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 30px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12), 0 0 60px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
  --shadow-blue: 0 0 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12), 0 0 60px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms ease;
  --transition-base: 250ms ease;
  --transition-slow: 400ms ease;

  /* Nav Height */
  --nav-height: 72px;
}

/* ============================================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

ul, ol { list-style: none; }

button {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   Typography
   ============================================================ */
.text-display {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.text-hero {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.text-heading-xl {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.text-heading-lg {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.text-heading-md {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.text-heading-sm {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.text-body-lg {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.text-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.text-sm {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.text-xs {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.text-mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

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

/* Blue gradient text */
.text-gradient-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #a78bfa 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ============================================================
   Layout & Container
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
}

section {
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   Announcement Banner
   ============================================================ */
.announcement-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 50%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 10px var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}

.announcement-banner span {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   Navigation
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 8, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 5, 8, 0.95);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-logo-mark {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #0a0608;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.nav-logo-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.nav-link {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Nav Actions */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-hamburger:hover { background: var(--bg-glass); }

.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

/* Mobile Nav */
.nav-mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--nav-height);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 8, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  z-index: 98;
}

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

.nav-mobile .nav-link {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.nav-mobile .nav-actions {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nav-mobile .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================================
   Buttons
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover::after {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Primary Button - Gold */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #0a0608;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Secondary Button */
.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Outline Gold */
.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-glow);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Ghost */
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
}

/* Button Sizes */
.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.btn-xl {
  padding: 18px 36px;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   Cards
   ============================================================ */
.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.card-glass {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.card-gold {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.02) 100%);
}

.card-gold:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

/* ============================================================
   Badge / Pill
   ============================================================ */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-gold {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.badge-blue {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  color: #93c5fd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.badge-green {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: #6ee7b7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.badge-purple {
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
  color: #c4b5fd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
}

/* ============================================================
   Divider
   ============================================================ */
.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-primary);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.divider-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold-dark), transparent);
}

/* ============================================================
   Hero Section
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-height));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 0%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   Stats / Numbers
   ============================================================ */
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================================
   Section Labels (Eyebrow Text)
   ============================================================ */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   Timeline
   ============================================================ */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-xl);
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  bottom: 8px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-gold-dark) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(-1 * var(--space-xl) - 4px);
  top: 6px;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
}

.timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   Program Cards
   ============================================================ */
.program-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

.program-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.program-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.program-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.program-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 0%, var(--bg-card) 100%);
}

.program-card.featured::before { opacity: 1; }

.program-duration {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* ============================================================
   Alumni Card
   ============================================================ */
.alumni-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.alumni-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
}

.alumni-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.alumni-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #0a0608;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   Month Progress Steps
   ============================================================ */
.step-number {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.step-number-gold {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.step-number-blue {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-blue);
}

/* ============================================================
   Scroll Animations
   ============================================================ */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; }

.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ============================================================
   Ticker / Marquee
   ============================================================ */
.ticker-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  animation: ticker 30s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.ticker-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.ticker-item .up { color: var(--accent-green); }
.ticker-item .down { color: var(--accent-red); }

@keyframes ticker {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   Footer
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.footer-brand {}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

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

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.footer-disclaimer strong {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-built-by {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.solmerc-link {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.solmerc-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ============================================================
   Gradient Orbs / Decorative
   ============================================================ */
.orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.orb-gold {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.orb-blue {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.orb-purple {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* ============================================================
   Page Header (Inner Pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-header {
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0 var(--space-4xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-header-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   Grid Utilities
   ============================================================ */
.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.grid-auto {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

/* ============================================================
   Flex Utilities
   ============================================================ */
.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-col { flex-direction: column; }
.items-center { align-items: center; }
.items-start { align-items: flex-start; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.gap-sm { gap: var(--space-sm); }
.gap-md { gap: var(--space-md); }
.gap-lg { gap: var(--space-lg); }
.gap-xl { gap: var(--space-xl); }
.gap-2xl { gap: var(--space-2xl); }
.flex-1 { flex: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   Spacing Utilities
   ============================================================ */
.mb-sm { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.mb-md { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.mb-lg { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.mb-xl { margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.mb-2xl { margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.mb-3xl { margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl); }
.mt-xl { margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.mt-2xl { margin-top: var(--space-2xl); }

.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ============================================================
   Scrollbar
   ============================================================ */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-primary); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5); }

/* ============================================================
   Page Transitions
   ============================================================ */
.page-transition {
  animation: pageIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes pageIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   Floating CTA
   ============================================================ */
.floating-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-xl);
  right: var(--space-xl);
  z-index: 50;
}

/* ============================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 64px; }

  section { padding: var(--space-4xl) 0; }

  .container, .container-narrow, .container-wide {
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
  }

  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }

  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .grid-auto {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .program-card { padding: var(--space-xl); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container, .container-narrow, .container-wide {
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
  }

  .btn-xl {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   Shimmer Loading Effect
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

.shimmer-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--accent-gold-dark) 0%,
    var(--accent-gold-light) 40%,
    var(--accent-gold-dark) 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: shimmer 3s linear infinite;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Pulse dot animation */
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-green);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ============================================================
   Candlestick Chart (Decorative)
   ============================================================ */
.chart-decoration {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 6px;
  height: 80px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.candle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.candle-body {
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: 8px;
}

.candle-wick {
  width: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
}

.candle.up { color: var(--accent-green); }
.candle.down { color: var(--accent-red); }

.candle.up .candle-body { background: var(--accent-green); }
.candle.down .candle-body { background: var(--accent-red); }