/* -----------------------
           BASE & VARIABLES
           ----------------------- */
        :root {
            /* Theme Colors */
            --bg-body: #ffffff;
            --bg-surface: #f8fafc;
            --bg-subtle: #f1f5f9;
            --primary: #1a73e8; /* Adjusted to Google-like Blue */
            --primary-hover: #1557b0;
            --accent: #e11d48;
            --accent-hover: #be123c;
            
            /* Text Colors */
            --text-main: #202124; /* Google dark gray */
            --text-muted: #5f6368; /* Google medium gray */
            --text-light: #64748b;
            
            /* UI Elements */
            --border-color: #e2e8f0;
            --radius-sm: 8px;
            --radius-md: 16px;
            --radius-lg: 24px;
            
            /* Shadows for Depth */
            --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            
            /* Typography */
            --font-display: 'Outfit', sans-serif; /* You can also switch to 'Google Sans' if available, Outfit is close */
            --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            
            --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

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

        /* Custom Scrollbar */
        ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f8fafc; }
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #cbd5e1; border-radius: 10px; border: 2px solid #f8fafc; }
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: #94a3b8; }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

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

        /* -----------------------
           UTILITIES
           ----------------------- */
        .container {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        .section-padding { padding: 50px 0; }
        .text-center { text-align: center; }
        
        .title-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 6px 14px;
            background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.08);
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 50px;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .heading-lg {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--text-main);
            line-height: 1.2;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .heading-md {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-main);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .subtitle {
            font-size: 1.125rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 800px;
        }

        /* Buttons */
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,64,67,.3), 0 4px 8px 3px rgba(60,64,67,.15);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        .btn-primary::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 0%; height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
            transition: width 0.4s ease;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover::before {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(60,64,67,.3), 0 12px 20px 6px rgba(26,115,232,.25);
        }

        .btn-accent {
            background-color: var(--accent);
            color: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        .btn-accent::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; right: 0; width: 0%; height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
            transition: width 0.4s ease;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .btn-accent:hover::before {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .btn-accent:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.5);
        }

        .btn-outline {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: var(--primary);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        .btn-outline:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            background-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.05);
        }

        /* -----------------------
           HERO SECTION
           ----------------------- */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            padding: 160px 0 100px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-evenly;
            min-height: 100vh;
            gap: 4rem;
        }

        /* Anti-Gravity Canvas */
        .bg-canvas {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .floating-icon {
            position: absolute;
            /* Slightly higher opacity for visibility */
            opacity: 0.15;
            filter: blur(0.5px);
            animation: floatAnim var(--dur) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }
        
        .floating-icon svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }

        @keyframes floatAnim {
            0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
            50% { transform: translate(var(--dx), var(--dy)) rotate(var(--rot)); }
            100% { transform: translate(calc(var(--dx)*-0.5), calc(var(--dy)*1.5)) rotate(calc(var(--rot)*-1)); }
        }

        .hero-layout {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 4.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.15;
            letter-spacing: -2px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .dark-text {
            color: #0f172a;
        }
        
        .blue-text {
            display: block;
            margin-top: 8px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a73e8 0%, #0ea5e9 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.2);
        }

        .hero-ctas {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-top: 32px;
        }

        /* -----------------------
           HERO STRIP (NEW FOR 17+ TEXT)
           ----------------------- */
        .hero-strip {
            z-index: 10;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .strip-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .strip-grid {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 24px 40px;
            /* max-width: 1000px; */
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .strip-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-main);
            font-size: 0.70rem;
            background: #ffffff;
            padding: 8px 14px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            cursor: default;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        }

        .strip-item:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.12);
            border-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
        }

        .strip-item i {
            color: var(--primary);
            width: 20px; height: 20px;
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }

        .strip-item:hover i {
            transform: scale(1.2) rotate(10deg);
        }

        /* -----------------------
           TRUST STRIP
           ----------------------- */
        .trust-strip {
            background: #ffffff;
            padding: 80px 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        .trust-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .trust-card {
            background: #ffffff;
            padding: 32px 24px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            text-align: left;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        }

        .trust-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0; left: 0;
            height: 4px; width: 0%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a73e8, #0ea5e9);
            transition: width 0.4s ease;
        }

        .trust-card:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15);
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            border-color: transparent;
        }

        .trust-card:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .trust-icon {
            width: 54px; height: 54px;
            background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.08);
            color: var(--primary);
            border-radius: 16px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            position: relative;
        }

        .trust-icon::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            border-radius: 16px;
            border: 2px solid transparent;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }

        .trust-card:hover .trust-icon {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
            transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.08) rotate(8deg);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
            border-radius: 20px;
        }
        
        .trust-card:hover .trust-icon::after {
            inset: -4px;
            border-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
            border-radius: 24px;
        }

        .trust-card h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .trust-card p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        /* -----------------------
           WHY PARTNER
           ----------------------- */
        .split-section {
            background: var(--bg-surface);
        }

        .split-layout {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: stretch;
        }

        .split-img {
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            min-height: 400px;
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }
        
        .split-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            display: block;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .floating-stat {
            background: #ffffff;
            padding: 24px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            z-index: 5;
            animation: floatAnim 6s infinite alternate;
        }

        .stat-icon {
            background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1);
            color: var(--primary);
            padding: 12px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        }

        .advantage-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 24px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        .adv-card {
            background: #ffffff;
            padding: 24px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 20px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .adv-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0; top: 0; width: 4px; height: 100%;
            background: var(--primary);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .adv-card:hover {
            transform: translateX(10px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border-color: transparent;
        }

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

        .adv-icon {
            color: var(--primary);
            width: 32px; height: 32px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* -----------------------
           SERVICES GRID
           ----------------------- */
        .services-wrapper {
            background: #ffffff;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .services-wrapper::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.03), transparent 40%),
                        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.02), transparent 40%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .services-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .service-card {
            background: #ffffff;
            padding: 48px 32px;
            border-radius: 24px;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* glowing orb behind */
        .service-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 150px; height: 150px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
            top: -50px; right: -50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: -1;
            transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }

        .service-card:hover::after {
            transform: scale(2.5) translate(-20px, 20px);
        }

        .service-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
            box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.2);
            transform: translateY(-10px);
        }

        .service-card .service-icon {
            width: 64px; height: 64px;
            background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.06);
            color: var(--primary);
            border-radius: 20px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .service-card .service-icon::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: -2px;
            border: 1.5px dashed transparent;
            border-radius: 20px;
            transition: all 0.6s ease;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-icon {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
            transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg);
            box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.35);
            border-radius: 24px;
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-icon::before {
            inset: -7px;
            border-color: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.4);
            transform: rotate(45deg);
            border-radius: 28px;
        }

        .service-card h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        /* -----------------------
           HOW IT WORKS (PROCESS)
           ----------------------- */
        .process-section {
            background: var(--bg-surface);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        .process-timeline {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            margin-top: 80px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .timeline-line {
            position: absolute;
            top: 24px; left: 10%; width: 80%;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--border-color);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .timeline-progress {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; height: 100%;
            background: var(--primary);
            width: 0%;
            transition: width 1.5s ease;
        }

        .process-step {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .step-circle {
            width: 50px; height: 50px;
            background: #ffffff;
            border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 24px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .process-step:hover .step-circle {
            background: var(--primary);
            border-color: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
            transform: scale(1.15);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15), 0 10px 20px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
        }

        /* -----------------------
           APPLICATION FORM
           ----------------------- */
        .form-section {
            background: #ffffff;
            position: relative;
        }

        .form-container {
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            padding: 60px;
        }

        .form-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 24px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .form-group { position: relative; }
        .form-group.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

        .form-label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-main);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .form-label span { color: var(--accent); }

        .form-control {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 16px;
            background: var(--bg-surface);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .form-control:focus {
            outline: none;
            background: #ffffff;
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1), 0 0 0 4px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        textarea.form-control {
            resize: vertical;
            min-height: 120px;
        }

        .submit-btn {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 18px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        /* -----------------------
           FINAL CTA (Referencing Screenshot 6)
           ----------------------- */
        .final-cta {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af 0%, #1a73e8 100%);
            padding: 100px 24px;
            text-align: center;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            margin: 60px auto;
            width: calc(100% - 48px);
            max-width: 1200px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.2);
        }

        .final-cta .heading-lg { color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
        
        .final-cta .subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin: 0 auto 40px; }
        
        .final-cta .btn-primary {
            background-color: var(--accent);
            color: #ffffff;
            border: none;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
            text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        
        .final-cta .btn-primary:hover {
            background-color: #be123c;
            color: #ffffff;
            transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.5);
        }

        /* -----------------------
           ANIMATIONS & RESPONSIVE
           ----------------------- */
        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0, 0, 1);
        }

        .reveal.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .split-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
            .hero-title { font-size: 3rem; }
            .trust-grid, .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .floating-stat { padding: 12px; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero { padding: 120px 0 80px; }
            .hero-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
            .strip-grid{ gap: 8px}
            
            .trust-grid, .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            
            .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
            .timeline-line { 
                top: 0; left: 24px; 
                width: 2px; height: 100%; 
            }
            .timeline-progress { width: 2px; transition: height 1.5s ease; }
            .process-step { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; gap: 20px; }
            .step-circle { margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
            
            .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .form-container { padding: 32px 20px; }
            
            .strip-item { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
        }
        
.form-message{
    margin-bottom:16px;
    padding:14px 18px;
    border-radius:12px;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:500;
    display:none;
}

.form-message.success{
    background:#ecfdf3;
    color:#027a48;
    border:1px solid #abefc6;
}

.form-message.error{
    background:#fef3f2;
    color:#b42318;
    border:1px solid #fecdca;
}