/* ==========================================================================
   WhiteCoatGuru — Shared Design System
   Colors extracted directly from the supplied logo file.
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  --navy:#0A2651;
  --navy-deep:#071A38;
  --teal:#00898C;
  --teal-deep:#00575A;
  --gold:#EEAD34;
  --bg:#FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft:#F4F7FA;      /* light blue-grey per spec 8.2 */
  --ink:#1C232C;          /* near-black charcoal per spec 8.2 */
  --ink-soft:#5B6672;
  --line:#E3E8ED;
  --error:#C0392B;
  --safe:#DCEEE0; --safe-ink:#1F6B3A;
  --possible:#EAF3EA; --possible-ink:#2E6B3E;
  --reach:#FDF3DC; --reach-ink:#8A6116;
  --risk:#FBE7E5; --risk-ink:#9C2B2B;
  --radius:12px;
  --radius-lg:18px;
  --shadow:0 18px 46px -22px rgba(10,38,81,.28);
  --maxw:1180px;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  margin:0; background:var(--bg); color:var(--ink);
  font-family:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,sans-serif;
  font-size:16px; line-height:1.6; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; color:var(--navy); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:0 0 14px; line-height:1.18;}
p{ margin:0 0 14px; }
a{ color:inherit; }
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
.wrap{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }
section{ padding:76px 0; }
@media (max-width:720px){ section{padding:52px 0;} h1{font-size:30px;} h2{font-size:26px;} }
.eyebrow{ font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); font-weight:700; display:inline-block; margin-bottom:10px;}
.center{ text-align:center; }
.section-head{ max-width:680px; }
.section-head.center{ margin:0 auto; }
.section-head p.lead{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:17px; margin-top:12px; }

/* Buttons */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px; text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:15.5px; padding:14px 26px; border-radius:10px; border:none;
  min-height:48px; transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-1px); }
.btn-primary{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 14px 26px -12px rgba(0,137,140,.55); }
.btn-primary:hover{ box-shadow:0 18px 30px -12px rgba(0,137,140,.65); }
.btn-outline{ background:transparent; border:1.5px solid var(--navy); color:var(--navy); }
.btn-outline-light{ background:transparent; border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); color:#fff; }
.btn-block{ width:100%; }
.btn-lg{ padding:16px 32px; font-size:16.5px; }

/* Header */
header{ position:sticky; top:0; z-index:80; background:rgba(255,255,255,.92); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.header-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:14px 24px; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto;}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none;}
.brand img{ height:36px; width:auto; }
nav.main-nav{ display:flex; gap:18px; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; }
.main-nav a{ white-space:nowrap; }
nav.main-nav a{ text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink-soft); }
nav.main-nav a:hover{ color:var(--navy); }
.header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; }
@media (max-width:980px){ nav.main-nav{display:none;} }
.mobile-cta{ display:none; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .mobile-cta{display:inline-flex;} }

/* Hero */
.hero{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-deep) 100%); color:#fff; padding:72px 0 60px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
.hero::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at 85% 10%, rgba(0,137,140,.35), transparent 45%); pointer-events:none;}
.hero-inner{ position:relative; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center;}
.hero h1{ color:#fff; font-size:42px; line-height:1.15; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .hero h1{font-size:29px;} }
.hero p.lead{ color:#C7D4E4; font-size:18px; max-width:600px; margin:0 auto 30px;}
.hero-trust{ margin-top:22px; font-size:13.5px; color:#9FB4CC; }
.hero-trust b{ color:#fff; font-weight:600; }

/* Trust strip */
.trust-strip{ background:var(--teal-deep); color:#E6F3F1; padding:16px 0; text-align:center; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500;}

/* Cards */
.card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px; }
.grid-3{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.grid-2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:22px; }
.grid-4{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .grid-3,.grid-4{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} .grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
@media (max-width:560px){ .grid-3,.grid-4,.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

.icon-badge{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:10px; background:var(--bg-soft); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:20px; margin-bottom:14px;}

/* Process steps */
.process-list{ counter-reset:step; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.process-item{ display:flex; gap:22px; padding:26px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.process-item:first-child{ border-top:none; }
.process-num{ flex:none; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:800; font-size:15px;}
.process-item h3{ font-size:18px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.process-item p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15px; margin:0;}

/* Bucket tags (Safe/Possible/Reach/Risk) */
.tag{ font-size:11.5px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.03em; padding:5px 11px; border-radius:6px; white-space:nowrap; }
.tag-safe{ background:var(--safe); color:var(--safe-ink);}
.tag-possible{ background:var(--possible); color:var(--possible-ink);}
.tag-reach{ background:var(--reach); color:var(--reach-ink);}
.tag-risk{ background:var(--risk); color:var(--risk-ink);}

/* Use case / table-like rows */
.usecase-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr 1fr; gap:24px; padding:22px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); align-items:start;}
.usecase-row:first-child{ border-top:none; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .usecase-row{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:8px;} }
.usecase-row h4{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:4px; }
.usecase-row p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0; }
.usecase-label{ font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--teal); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:4px; display:block;}

/* Pricing */
.price-card{
  max-width:480px; margin:0 auto; background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#FBFAF5); border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:40px; text-align:center; box-shadow:var(--shadow); position:relative;
}
.price-amount{ font-size:48px; font-weight:800; color:var(--navy); margin:14px 0 4px; }
.price-amount span{ font-size:18px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:500; }
.price-list{ list-style:none; margin:24px 0; padding:0; text-align:left; }
.price-list li{ display:flex; gap:10px; padding:7px 0; font-size:14.5px; }
.price-list li b{ color:var(--teal); flex:none; }
.caveat-box{ background:var(--bg-soft); border-left:3px solid var(--navy); border-radius:8px; padding:16px 18px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); text-align:left; margin-top:20px;}

/* FAQ */
.faq-item{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-item:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-q{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:20px; padding:20px 2px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); font-size:15.5px; background:none; border:none; width:100%; text-align:left; font-family:inherit;}
.faq-q .plus{ color:var(--teal); font-size:20px; flex:none; transition:transform .2s; }
.faq-item.open .plus{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .25s ease; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:14.5px;}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{ max-height:300px; }
.faq-a p{ padding:0 2px 20px; }

/* Forms */
.field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.field label{ font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:9px; padding:12px 14px; font-size:15px; font-family:inherit;
  background:var(--bg-soft); color:var(--ink); outline:none;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{ border-color:var(--teal); }
.field .error-msg{ color:var(--error); font-size:12.5px; display:none; }
.field.has-error input{ border-color:var(--error); }
.field.has-error .error-msg{ display:block; }

/* Callouts */
.callout{ border-radius:var(--radius); padding:18px 20px; font-size:14.5px; border:1px solid; }
.callout-neutral{ background:var(--bg-soft); border-color:var(--line); color:var(--ink-soft); }
.callout-important{ background:#EAF6F1; border-color:#BEE3D6; color:var(--teal-deep); }
.callout-warning{ background:var(--risk); border-color:#F3C6C1; color:var(--risk-ink); }

/* Footer */
footer{ background:var(--navy-deep); color:#B9C6D8; padding:56px 0 26px; }
.foot-top{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:36px; margin-bottom:36px; }
.foot-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:10px;}
.foot-brand img{ height:30px; }
.foot-links{ display:flex; gap:44px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.foot-col h4{ font-size:12px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.09em; color:#6E86A6; margin-bottom:12px; font-weight:700;}
.foot-col a{ display:block; color:#C7D3E2; text-decoration:none; font-size:14px; margin-bottom:9px; }
.foot-col a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
.foot-bottom{ border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding-top:20px; font-size:12.5px; color:#5E7594; line-height:1.7;}

/* Utility */
.mt-0{margin-top:0;} .mb-0{margin-bottom:0;}
.muted{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
.small{ font-size:13px; }
.skip-link{ position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:0; background:var(--navy); color:#fff; padding:10px 16px; z-index:200;}
.skip-link:focus{ left:12px; top:12px; }
:focus-visible{ outline:3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:2px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ *{ animation:none !important; transition:none !important; } }

/* --- Sample opportunity map (Chhattisgarh illustrative sample) --- */
.tag-dream{ background:#F6E3E3; color:#7C1F2B; }
.tag-realistic{ background:#DFF0EA; color:#0F5A46; }
.opp-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:14px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; }
.opp-table th{ text-align:left; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-deep); padding:12px 14px; background:var(--bg-soft); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.opp-table td{ padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:14.5px; vertical-align:middle; }
.opp-table tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:none; }
.opp-table td:first-child{ width:110px; }
.opp-table b{ color:var(--navy); }
.opp-table .reason{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:13.5px; }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .opp-table thead{ display:none; }
  .opp-table, .opp-table tbody, .opp-table tr, .opp-table td{ display:block; width:100%; }
  .opp-table tr{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:10px 0; }
  .opp-table td{ border:none; padding:4px 14px; }
}

/* --- Locked / gated sample section --- */
.locked-wrap{ position:relative; margin-top:34px; }
.locked-blur{ filter:blur(6px); user-select:none; pointer-events:none; opacity:.55; }
.locked-panel{ background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:56px 28px 44px; text-align:center; position:relative; margin-top:-30px; }
.locked-lock{ width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy-deep); border:2px solid var(--gold); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:absolute; top:-32px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); font-size:24px; }
.locked-panel h3{ color:#fff; font-size:28px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.locked-panel .lp-sub{ color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; margin:14px 0 10px; }
.locked-panel ul{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 auto 26px; max-width:360px; text-align:left; }
.locked-panel ul li{ padding:5px 0 5px 22px; position:relative; color:#D7E0EE; font-size:15px; }
.locked-panel ul li::before{ content:""; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); position:absolute; left:0; top:12px; }
.locked-panel .lp-foot{ color:#8FA2BC; font-size:13px; margin-top:16px; }

/* --- Premium pass: editorial serif headlines --- */
h1, h2, .price-amount, .locked-panel h3{
  font-family:'Fraunces','Georgia',serif; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.gold-accent{ color:var(--gold); font-style:italic; }

/* --- Premium pass: gold hairline motif --- */
.section-head .eyebrow::after{
  content:""; display:block; width:42px; height:2px; background:var(--gold); margin:10px 0 0;
}
.section-head.center .eyebrow::after{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.price-card{ border-top:3px solid var(--gold); }

/* --- Premium pass: hero depth --- */
.hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 12% 95%, rgba(238,173,52,.10), transparent 42%);
}

/* --- Premium pass: SVG icon badges --- */
.icon-badge svg{ width:22px; height:22px; stroke:var(--teal); fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }

/* --- Premium pass: stat strip --- */
.stat-strip{ background:var(--navy-deep); color:#C7D4E4; font-size:14px; padding:14px 0; }
.stat-strip .wrap{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:12px 34px; flex-wrap:wrap; text-align:center; }
.stat-strip b{ color:#fff; font-weight:700; }
.stat-strip span.dot{ color:var(--gold); }

/* --- Premium pass: data table refinement --- */
.opp-table td{ font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; padding:13px 16px; }
.opp-table tbody tr{ transition:background .12s ease; }
.opp-table tbody tr:hover{ background:#F8FAFC; }

/* --- Premium pass: Why WhiteCoatGuru --- */
.why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:40px; }
@media (max-width:960px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:640px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
.why-item{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:24px 22px; position:relative; }
.why-item .why-num{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:.06em; margin-bottom:10px; }
.why-item h4{ font-size:16px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.why-item p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0; }

/* --- v2 report: hero dual CTA --- */
.hero-ctas{ display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* --- v2 report: stat cards with count-up --- */
.stats-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; padding:14px 24px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
.stat-card{ text-align:center; padding:10px 6px; }
.stat-num, .stat-num-text{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:#fff; line-height:1.1; }
.stat-num-text{ font-size:24px; padding-top:4px; }
.stat-label{ font-size:12.5px; color:#9FB2C9; margin-top:6px; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.stat-strip{ padding:26px 0; }

/* --- v2 report: founder card --- */
.founder-card{ display:flex; gap:26px; align-items:center; margin-top:36px; }
.founder-photo{ flex:0 0 96px; width:96px; height:96px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy); color:var(--gold); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:30px; font-weight:700; border:3px solid var(--gold); }
@media (max-width:640px){ .founder-card{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; } }

/* --- v2 report: database grid --- */
.db-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:38px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .db-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:560px){ .db-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
.db-item{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:10px; padding:16px 18px; font-size:14.5px; color:#DCE6F2; position:relative; padding-left:38px; }
.db-item::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); }

/* --- v2 report: sticky mobile CTA --- */
.sticky-cta{ position:fixed; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:10px 14px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); background:rgba(255,255,255,.96); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); border-top:1px solid var(--line); transform:translateY(110%); transition:transform .25s ease; z-index:60; display:none; }
.sticky-cta.visible{ transform:translateY(0); }
@media (max-width:760px){ .sticky-cta{ display:block; } }

/* --- The Gallery: museum showcase of sample reports --- */
.gallery{ background:var(--navy-deep); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.gallery::before{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:
  radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 45% at 20% 8%, rgba(238,173,52,.10), transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 45% at 80% 8%, rgba(14,124,107,.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none; }
.gallery .section-head h2{ color:#fff; }
.gallery .section-head .eyebrow{ color:#E8C070; }
.gallery-sub{ color:#9FB2C9; text-align:center; max-width:560px; margin:14px auto 0; font-size:15.5px; }
.gallery-track{ display:flex; gap:34px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory; padding:54px 6vw 26px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; scrollbar-width:none; }
.gallery-track::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.exhibit{ flex:0 0 min(74vw, 400px); scroll-snap-align:center; }
.exhibit-frame{ background:#F5F0E4; padding:12px; border:1px solid rgba(232,192,112,.85); outline:6px solid rgba(232,192,112,.14); box-shadow:0 30px 60px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 90px -20px rgba(238,173,52,.18); transition:transform .25s ease; }
.exhibit-frame img{ display:block; width:100%; height:auto; }
.exhibit:hover .exhibit-frame{ transform:translateY(-6px); }
.placard{ margin:22px auto 0; max-width:330px; text-align:center; }
.placard .p-num{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.22em; color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase; }
.placard h3{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; color:#fff; font-size:21px; margin:6px 0 6px; }
.placard p{ color:#9FB2C9; font-size:14px; line-height:1.55; margin:0; }
.gallery-hint{ text-align:center; color:#6E8199; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:4px 0 8px; }
.gallery-cta{ text-align:center; padding:26px 0 64px; }
@media (min-width:1100px){ .gallery-track{ justify-content:center; overflow-x:visible; } .gallery-hint{ display:none; } }

/* --- The WhiteCoatGuru Mantra --- */
.mantra{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF8F1 0%, #F5F0E4 100%); text-align:center; position:relative; }
.mantra .qmark{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:88px; line-height:.5; color:var(--gold); display:block; margin-bottom:18px; }
.mantra .m-en{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 30px); line-height:1.5; color:var(--navy); max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; }
.mantra .m-rule{ width:56px; height:2px; background:var(--gold); margin:30px auto; }
.mantra .m-sa{ font-family:'Tiro Devanagari Sanskrit', 'Noto Serif Devanagari', serif; font-size:clamp(19px, 2.6vw, 25px); line-height:1.9; color:var(--teal-deep); }
.mantra .m-tr{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:620px; margin:16px auto 0; font-style:italic; }
.mantra .m-src{ font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-top:10px; font-weight:700; }

/* --- Founding offer banner --- */
.founding-banner{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, #B8801F, var(--gold), #B8801F); color:#231604; font-size:14.5px; text-align:center; padding:11px 16px; font-weight:600; }
.founding-banner b{ font-weight:800; }
.founding-banner .wrap{ padding:0; }


/* --- Congratulations ticker --- */
.ticker-wrap{ display:flex; align-items:stretch; max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; background:#fff;
  transform:translateY(-22px); box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(10,38,81,.07); }
.ticker-label{ flex:none; display:flex; align-items:center; padding:0 18px; background:var(--teal); color:#fff;
  font-size:11.5px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; white-space:nowrap; }
.ticker-view{ flex:1; overflow:hidden; padding:12px 0; }
.ticker-move{ display:inline-flex; white-space:nowrap; animation:tickerScroll 210s linear infinite; }
.ticker-wrap:hover .ticker-move{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.tick-item{ padding:0 26px; font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); border-right:1px solid var(--line); }
.tick-item b{ color:var(--teal-deep); font-weight:700; margin-right:7px; }
.tick-item em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--ink-soft); opacity:.75; margin-left:7px; }
@keyframes tickerScroll{ from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);} }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .ticker-move{ animation:none; } }
.ticker-note{ max-width:840px; margin:-6px auto 0; padding:0 20px; text-align:center;
  font-size:12.5px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.ticker-note a{ color:var(--teal); }
@media(max-width:860px){
  .ticker-wrap{ margin:0 18px; border-radius:14px; }
  .ticker-label{ padding:0 12px; font-size:10.5px; }
  .tick-item{ font-size:13px; padding:0 18px; }
  .ticker-note{ font-size:11.5px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Anonymised case scroller (#cases) — vertical left panel
   ========================================================================== */
.cases-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.02fr); gap:44px; align-items:start; }

/* ----- left: scrolling panel ----- */
.cases-panel-wrap{ position:relative; min-width:0; }
.cases-panel{
  height:560px; overflow-y:auto; scroll-snap-type:y mandatory;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; padding:6px;
  scrollbar-width:none; -ms-overflow-style:none;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0, #000 28px, #000 calc(100% - 28px), transparent 100%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0, #000 28px, #000 calc(100% - 28px), transparent 100%);
}
.cases-panel::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }

.case-card{
  scroll-snap-align:start; flex:0 0 auto;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:24px 24px 20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); position:relative;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.case-stamp{
  position:absolute; top:18px; right:18px;
  font-size:9.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-deep); border:1px solid rgba(0,137,140,.35); border-radius:5px;
  padding:4px 7px; transform:rotate(3deg);
}
.case-chips{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; margin-bottom:16px; padding-right:96px; }
.case-chip{
  font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-soft);
  background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; padding:4px 10px;
}
.case-chip.cat{ color:var(--navy); }
.case-rank-label{ font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0 0 3px; }
.case-rank{ font-size:27px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; color:var(--navy); margin:0 0 18px; line-height:1; }
.case-rank span{ font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0; }
.case-divider{ height:1px; background:var(--line); margin:0 0 16px; }
.case-block{ margin-bottom:15px; }
.case-block:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.case-kicker{ font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0 0 6px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; }
.case-kicker::before{ content:""; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:currentColor; }
.case-kicker.arrived{ color:var(--gold); }
.case-kicker.mapped{ color:var(--teal); }
.case-block p{ margin:0; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink); }
.case-block.arrived p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:italic; }

/* ----- right: sticky context ----- */
.cases-context{ position:sticky; top:100px; }
.cases-context h2{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.cases-nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-top:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cases-controls{ display:flex; gap:10px; }
.cases-arrow{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff; color:var(--navy); cursor:pointer; display:grid; place-items:center;
  transition:transform .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.cases-arrow:hover{ border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--teal-deep); transform:translateY(-1px); }
.cases-arrow svg{ width:20px; height:20px; }
.cases-dots{ display:flex; gap:8px; }
.cases-dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; border:0; background:var(--line); cursor:pointer; padding:0; transition:.2s; }
.cases-dot[aria-current="true"]{ background:var(--teal); width:24px; border-radius:4px; }
.cases-note{ display:flex; gap:11px; align-items:flex-start; margin-top:26px; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; }
.cases-note svg{ flex:0 0 18px; width:18px; height:18px; color:var(--teal); margin-top:1px; }

.cases-arrow:focus-visible, .cases-dot:focus-visible, .cases-panel:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--teal); outline-offset:3px; }

/* ----- responsive: stack, context first, native page scroll ----- */
@media (max-width:860px){
  .cases-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:26px; }
  .cases-context{ position:static; top:auto; order:-1; }
  .cases-nav{ display:none; }
  .cases-panel{
    height:auto; overflow:visible; scroll-snap-type:none;
    -webkit-mask-image:none; mask-image:none;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .cases-arrow, .cases-dot{ transition:none; }
}

/* Safeguard: no inline icon in the cases block may exceed its box */
#cases svg{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%; }

/* ===== Free "senior counsellor call" lead button (evident, secondary to the ₹1,999 CTA) ===== */
.lead-cta-wrap{ margin:18px 0 0; text-align:center; }
.btn-lead{
  background:rgba(238,173,52,.12);
  color:#EEAD34;
  border:2px solid #EEAD34;
  font-weight:800;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 rgba(238,173,52,.5);
  animation:leadPulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.btn-lead:hover{ background:#EEAD34; color:var(--navy); }
/* on the dark navy final section, keep the gold text readable */
section[style*="var(--navy)"] .btn-lead{ background:rgba(238,173,52,.14); }
@keyframes leadPulse{
  0%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(238,173,52,.45); }
  70%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(238,173,52,0); }
  100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(238,173,52,0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .btn-lead{ animation:none; } }