@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bricolage+Grotesque:opsz,wght@12..96,200..800&display=swap");

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

:root {
  --primary1: #fbf7fa;
  --primary2: #fff8ec;
  --primary3: #bfb9bd;
  --primary4: #9d9599;

  --text-color: #16223b;
  --white-color: #fff;
  --orange-text: #ee743b;

  --ibm-text: "Bricolage Grotesque", sans-serif;
  --poppins-text: "Poppins", sans-serif;

  --btn-primary-1: #ff7a47;
  --btn-primary-2: #ffb99a;
  --btn-accent: #fff;
  --btn-ghost-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --btn-ghost-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  --btn-radius: 10px;
  --btn-padding-y: 0.55rem;
  --btn-padding-x: 1rem;
  --btn-font-weight: 600;

  --brand-1: #ee743b;
  --brand-2: #ffb99a;
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --text-dark: #0b1726;
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
  --card-radius: 12px;
  --heading-dark: #0b1726;
  --muted: #6b7280;

  --footer-bg-dark: rgba(11, 17, 30, 0.06);
  --footer-panel: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  --footer-accent: #ff7a47;
  --text-muted-2: #7b8187;
  --muted: #ffb99a;
  --muted-2: #ffb99a;
  --radius: 12px;
  --footer-radius: 14px;

  --blue-50: #fff7ed;
  --blue-100: #ffedd4;
  --blue-200: #ffd6a7;
  --blue-500: #ffb86a;
  --blue-600: #ff8904;
  --accent: #ff7a47;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.span-color {
  color: var(--orange-text);
}

ul {
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

ul,
li {
  font-family: var(--ibm-text);
}

tr td {
  font-family: var(--ibm-text);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
a {
  font-family: var(--ibm-text) !important;
}

h5,
p,
li {
  font-family: var(--ibm-text) !important;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 4rem;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 3rem;
}

section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

/* HEADER */

.respo-bg {
  background-color: transparent;
}

.logo-aim img {
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.navbar-brand img {
  width: 210px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.respo-bg .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--white-color);
}

.header-btn1 {
  /* background-color: var(--secondary3); */
  background: #a16c92;
  background: linear-gradient(38deg,
      rgba(161, 108, 146, 1) 0%,
      rgba(74, 15, 45, 1) 58%);
}

.header-btn2 {
  /* background-color: var(--primary4); */
  background: #f0f0f0;
  background: linear-gradient(38deg,
      rgb(213, 209, 209) 0%,
      rgba(157, 149, 153, 1) 58%);
}

.navbar a {
  font-family: var(--ibm-text);
}

.nav-item a {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 17px;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.navbar-brand {
  color: var(--secondary3);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  text-align: left !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 5px solid var(--orange-text) !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.dropdown-item {
  padding: 10px 20px;
}

.dropdown-item:focus,
.dropdown-item:hover {
  color: var(--white-color);
  background-color: var(--orange-text);
}

/* Make toggler icon visible on dark background */
.navbar-toggler {
  border: none;
  filter: invert(1);
  /* makes the icon white */
}

/* Change dropdown icon when open */
.nav-item.dropdown.show .dropdown-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.dropdown-icon {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-toggler {
  border: none;
}

.offcanvas.offcanvas-start {
  width: 280px;
  max-width: 85%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.offcanvas-body {
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.dropdown-icon {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-item.dropdown.show .dropdown-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .offcanvas.offcanvas-start {
    display: none;
  }
}

.offcanvas .nav-link {
  color: #222;
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.offcanvas .nav-link:hover {
  color: #0d6efd;
}

header {
  z-index: 1050;
}

.header-btn1,
.header-btn2 {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; */
  min-height: 44px;
  /* line-height: 1; */
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}

.header-btn1 .btn-text,
.header-btn2 .btn-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.header-btn1 {
  --p1: #ff7a47;
  --p2: #ffb99a;
  color: #fff;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--p1), var(--p2));
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 126, 65, 0.18),
    inset 0 -6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.header-btn1 .shine {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  left: -40%;
  top: -60%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
  transform: rotate(25deg) translateX(0);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.6s;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.header-btn1:hover .shine,
.header-btn1:focus .shine {
  transform: translateX(220%) rotate(25deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

.header-btn1:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255, 126, 65, 0.2);
}

.header-btn1:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.995);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 126, 65, 0.18);
}

.header-btn2 {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  padding-right: 2.2rem;
}

.header-btn2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01));
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.36s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.header-btn2:hover::before,
.header-btn2:focus::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.header-btn2::after {
  content: "›";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 5;
  right: 0.7rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, opacity 0.28s ease;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.header-btn2:hover::after,
.header-btn2:focus::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

.header-btn2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.header-btn2:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.996);
}

.ripple {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: scale(0);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  animation: ripple 700ms linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes ripple {
  to {
    transform: scale(4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.header-btn1:focus-visible,
.header-btn2:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: calc(10px + 2px);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .header-btn1,
  .header-btn2,
  .header-btn1 .shine,
  .header-btn2::before,
  .header-btn2::after {
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .header-btn2 {
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }

  .header-btn2::after {
    right: 0.5rem;
  }
}

.hero-sec-btn {
  padding: 25px 40px;
  background: url("../images/account-vector-bg-2.svg") no-repeat center / cover,
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(233, 92, 43), rgb(245, 144, 79) 100%);
  box-shadow: 7px 7px 10px #ee743b38;
  color: var(--btn-accent);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
  box-shadow: rgba(100, 100, 111, 0.2) 0px 7px 29px 0px;
  font-weight: var(--btn-font-weight);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-sec-btn:hover {
  background: var(--btn-primary-2);
  color: var(--btn-accent);
}

.hero-sec-btn:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--btn-radius) + 2px);
}

.account-sec-btn {
  padding: 15px 15px;
  background: url("../images/account-vector-bg-2.svg") no-repeat center / cover,
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(233, 92, 43), rgb(245, 144, 79) 100%);
  box-shadow: 7px 7px 10px #ee743b38;
  color: var(--btn-accent);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
  box-shadow: rgba(100, 100, 111, 0.2) 0px 7px 29px 0px;
  font-weight: var(--btn-font-weight);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .account-sec-btn {
    display: block;
  }
}


.account-sec-btn:hover {
  background: var(--btn-primary-2);
  color: var(--btn-accent);
}

.account-sec-btn:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--btn-radius) + 2px);
}

/* HOME PAGE */
.secondary1 {
  color: var(--secondary1);
}

.primary3 {
  color: var(--primary3);
}

.primary4 {
  color: var(--primary4);
}

.primary2 {
  color: var(--primary2);
}

.primary2-back {
  background-color: var(--primary2);
}

.secondary3-back {
  background: #16223b url("../images/Why.png") no-repeat;
  text-align: center;
  background-size: contain;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero-sec {
  padding-top: 10rem;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url("../images/Main-Banner-01.png");
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat;
  background-position: center center, center bottom;
  background-size: cover, cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  /* transparent white */
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  /* frosted glass effect */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #fff;
  /* text stays white for contrast */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  min-height: 150px;
  /* make them square-like */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-sec h1 {
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-live {
  background-color: #ee743b;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-live:hover {
  background-color: #d9652a;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.4);
}

.btn-demo {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-demo:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-image {
  max-width: 90%;
  height: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-sec {
    padding: 6rem 0 4rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-image {
    max-width: 70%;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
}

.gradient-sec {
  background: url("../images/Hero-sec.jpg") no-repeat center bottom / cover;
}

.markets-tabs .nav-link {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: var(--secondary2);
}

.markets-tabs .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--secondary2);
}

.markets-tabs .nav-link.active {
  background: url("../images/account-vector-bg-2.svg") no-repeat center / cover,
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(233, 92, 43), rgb(245, 144, 79) 100%);
  box-shadow: 7px 7px 10px #ee743b38;
}

.widget-height {
  height: 450px;
}

.home-grid-box {
  border: 1px solid var(--secondary1);
  box-shadow: 1px 6px 11px 4px #00000054;
  background: #f0f0f0;
  background: linear-gradient(311deg,
      rgba(240, 240, 240, 0.61) 0%,
      rgba(157, 149, 153, 0) 58%);
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: ease-in-out;
  transition-duration: 0.3s;
  height: 200px;
}

.home-grid-box:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.grid-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  right: -2.25rem;
  width: 160px;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 10;
  /* opacity: 0.5; */
}

.cta {
  width: 80%;
  background: #4a0f2d;
  background: linear-gradient(62deg,
      rgba(74, 15, 45, 1) 0%,
      rgba(147, 63, 126, 1) 85%);
}

.-mt-4 {
  margin-top: -2.5rem;
}

/* .price-head {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #000;
} */

.price-head2 {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--secondary1);
}

.border-x {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--primary4);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--secondary1);
}

.blur-back {
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  background-color: #bfb9bd65;
}

.platform-sec {
  background-image: url("./images/16.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.platform-logo {
  max-width: 150px;
}

.tradelocker-img {
  border: 1px solid #933f7e;
}

.border-t {
  border: 1px solid var(--secondary1);
  border-bottom: 0;
  box-shadow: -1px -7px 20px 2px #1211127a;
}

.responsive-table {
  min-width: 900px;
}

.btn-live-account {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: url("../images/account-vector-bg-2.svg") no-repeat center / cover,
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(233, 92, 43), rgb(245, 144, 79) 100%);
  box-shadow: 7px 7px 10px #ee743b38;
  color: var(--btn-accent);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
  box-shadow: rgba(100, 100, 111, 0.2) 0px 7px 29px 0px;
}

.btn-live-account:hover {
  background: var(--btn-primary-1) !important;
  color: var(--btn-accent);
  box-shadow: 7px 7px 10px #ee743b38;
}

.btn-live-account:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--btn-radius) + 2px);
}

.btn-demo-account {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary1);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--btn-accent);
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
}

.btn-demo-account:hover {
  background-color: var(--btn-ghost-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--btn-ghost-border);
  color: var(--btn-accent);
}

.btn-demo-account:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--btn-radius) + 2px);
}

/* Market section custom design */
.market-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfbfd 0%, #f7f6fb 100%);
}

/* Title */
.market-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.market-subtitle {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.market-tabs .nav-link {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.8rem;
  color: #333;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.market-tabs .nav-link:not(.active):hover {
  background: var(--btn-primary-1);
  border-color: rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.25);
  color: var(--btn-accent);
}

.market-tabs .nav-link.active {
  background-color: var(--btn-primary-1);
  border-color: var(--btn-primary-1);
  color: var(--btn-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.3);
}

.market-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfdff 100%);
  border: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.market-card-body {
  padding: 1rem;
}

.market-iframe {
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 0 !important;
}

.market-cta .btn {
  border-radius: 0.45rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .market-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .market-tabs .nav-link {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.5rem);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .market-card-body {
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .market-cta {
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .market-tabs .nav-link {
    min-width: 12rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .market-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* WHY SECTION */
.why-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card {
  background: linear-gradient(315deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  transition: transform 0.36s ease, box-shadow 0.36s ease;
  min-height: 180px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.why-value {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}

.why-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Decorative image bottom-right */
.grid-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.8rem;
  right: -1.25rem;
  width: 140px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.36s ease, opacity 0.36s ease;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.why-card:hover .grid-img {
  transform: translateY(-6px) translateX(-6px) scale(1.05);
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .grid-img {
    width: 110px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .grid-img {
    display: none;
  }

  .why-card {
    min-height: 150px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.features-section {
  background: transparent;
  /* keep your page background */
}

/* Card shell */
.feature-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

/* thin top stripe container — separate element makes layout predictable */
.feature-top {
  height: 6px;
  /* stripe thickness */
  width: 100%;
  border-top-left-radius: 0.25rem;
  border-top-right-radius: 0.25rem;
}

.stripe-top-black {
  background: #0b0b0b;
}

.stripe-top-orange {
  background: #ee743b;
}

.stripe-top-yellow {
  background: #f6a800;
}

.stripe-top-peach {
  background: #ffb79f;
}

.feature-body {
  min-height: 150px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #111827;
  /* dark navy-like */
}

.feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #6b7280;
  /* muted slate */
}

/* Button */
.feature-body .btn-outline-dark {
  border-width: 1px;
  color: #111827;
  border-color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.12);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}

.feature-body .btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.06);
  /* tiny warm hover tint that complements orange */
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.06);
}

/* Hover lift for entire card */
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.1);
}

/* spacing / inner layout */
.feature-body .mt-auto {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* responsive tweaks: add more breathing room on very small screens */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .feature-card {
    min-height: 220px;
  }

  .feature-body {
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .feature-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .feature-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* ensure equal heights when grid breaks to different rows (uses flex by default) */
.row.row-cols-1.row-cols-md-2.row-cols-lg-4>.col>.feature-card {
  height: 100%;
}

/* PRICING TABLE STYLING - TRANSPARENT / GLASSMORPHIC */

.overflow-auto.rounded-5.blur-back {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  /* transparent white */
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  /* glass effect */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Table */
.responsive-table {
  min-width: 1000px;
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

/* Table Head */
.responsive-table thead th {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  /* semi-transparent */
  color: #222;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Highlight Prime Column */
.responsive-table thead th:nth-child(4) {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ee743b, #ffb99a);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 0.8rem 0.8rem 0 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.25);
}

/* Table Body */
.responsive-table tbody td {
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #222;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  /* transparent rows */
}

/* First Column Labels */
.responsive-table tbody td:first-child {
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Alternate Row Effect */
.responsive-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) td {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Prime Column Body */
.responsive-table tbody td:nth-child(4) {
  background: rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.08);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #222;
}

/* Hover Row Effect */
.responsive-table tbody tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.12);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

/* Buttons */
.responsive-table .header-btn1,
.responsive-table .header-btn2 {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 15px 40px !important;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Secondary Button */
.responsive-table .header-btn2 {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid #ee743b;
  color: #ee743b;
}

.responsive-table .header-btn2:hover {
  background: #ee743b;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Primary Button */
.responsive-table .header-btn1 {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ee743b, #ffb99a);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
}

.responsive-table .header-btn1:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Tweaks */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .responsive-table thead th {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .responsive-table tbody td {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .responsive-table {
    min-width: 700px;
    /* horizontal scroll */
  }
}

/* Section base */
.trade-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  overflow: visible;
  /* let page background show through - remove if you want solid */
  background: transparent;
}

/* Title & lead */
.display-title {
  font-family: var(--ibm-text);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.display-title .text-accent {
  color: var(--brand-1);
}

/* CTA button */
.btn-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-1), var(--brand-2));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.18);
  border: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.22);
}

/* QR & badges */
.qr-wrap img {
  width: 92px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(3, 6, 12, 0.08);
}

.app-badges img {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(3, 6, 12, 0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Right visual area */
.hero-visual {
  min-height: 420px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* background shape behind illustration */
.visual-bg {
  right: -8%;
  top: -6%;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15));
  border-radius: 48% 52% 44% 56% / 40% 45% 55% 60%;
  transform: rotate(-8deg);
  filter: blur(0.8px);
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: inset 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* main illustration (foreground) */
.main-illustration {
  max-width: 420px;
  z-index: 3;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 0.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(12, 19, 40, 0.08);
}

/* floating cards */
.floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: transform 0.36s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.28s ease;
}

/* earnings card top-right */
.card-earnings {
  top: 44px;
  right: 36px;
  width: 220px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* support badge bottom-right */
.card-support {
  bottom: 18px;
  right: 64px;
  width: 170px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* small support circle */
.support-circle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-1), var(--brand-2));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.12);
}

/* subtle hover lift of floating cards */
.hero-visual:hover .floating-card {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .display-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    min-height: 340px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .visual-bg {
    display: none;
  }

  .main-illustration {
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .card-earnings,
  .card-support {
    display: none;
  }

  /* hide floating cards on small screens */
  .qr-wrap img {
    width: 84px;
  }

  .app-badges img {
    height: 44px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .trade-hero {
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .display-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .btn-cta {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

  .main-illustration {
    max-width: 260px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
  }
}

/* Accessibility: focus style for CTA */
.btn-cta:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.18);
  outline: none;
}

.main-illustration {
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Section spacing and background (light page background preserved) */
.support-resources {
  background: transparent;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Section title */
.support-resources .section-title {
  font-family: var(--ibm-text);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
}

.support-resources .section-sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Card (white) */
.sr-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

/* Keep card content aligned top */
.sr-card .sr-body {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

/* Icon area */
.sr-icon-wrap {
  height: 100px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sr-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
}

/* Title + desc */
.sr-title {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sr-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Action link (orange small link) */
.sr-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--brand-1);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}

.sr-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Hover lift */
.sr-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.08);
}

/* Responsive text centering for small screens */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sr-desc {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
}

/* Vertical CTA on right side */
.vertical-cta {
  position: fixed;
  right: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg);
  transform-origin: right center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-1), var(--brand-2));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.12);
  z-index: 1050;
  writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
}

/* Accessibility focus */
.sr-card:focus-within {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.12);
  outline-offset: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
}

/* Small screen tweaks */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .sr-card {
    padding-top: 0.9rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.9rem;
  }

  .sr-icon-wrap {
    height: 76px;
  }

  .sr-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .section-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .vertical-cta {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Background section */
.platform-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Heading */
.section-heading {
  color: #fff;
}

.section-heading .highlight {
  color: #ee743b;
  /* Brand orange */
}

.section-sub {
  color: #adb5bd;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Platform content box */
.platform-box {
  background: #1a2740;
  /* dark bluish box */
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 1rem;
}

.platform-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ee743b;
}

/* Learn more link */
.learn-more {
  color: #ee743b;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.learn-more:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* List style */
.platform-box ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .platform-box {
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
}

/* SECTION BASE */
.steps-section {
  background: transparent;
  /* keep page background */
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

/* SECTION HEADING */
.steps-section h1,
.steps-section .h1 {
  color: var(--heading-dark);
  font-family: var(--ibm-text);
}

.steps-section .text-accent {
  color: var(--brand-1);
}

/* TIMELINE WRAPPER - positions the dashed line behind */
.timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  /* space for circles */
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* dashed connector line (desktop only) */
.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 34px;
  /* vertical alignment of the dashed line under circles */
  left: 4.5%;
  right: 4.5%;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 3px dotted rgba(11, 17, 30, 0.18);
  z-index: 0;
  transform: translateY(0.5px);
}

/* Each step item */
.step-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  /* above the line */
  padding-top: 6px;
}

/* Numbered circles */
.step-circle {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 17, 30, 0.08);
}

/* individual circle colors - match screenshot progression */
.step-circle-1 {
  background: #122035;
  /* deep navy (dark circle with white number) */
}

.step-circle-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffebc4 0%, #ffdf9f 100%);
  /* pale peach */
  color: #122035;
}

.step-circle-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffb41a 0%, #ff9f00 100%);
  /* amber */
}

.step-circle-4 {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-1), #ff7a1a 85%);
  /* strong orange */
}

/* step title & copy */
.step-item h5 {
  color: var(--heading-dark);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.step-item p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

/* CTA buttons (styled to match theme) */
.btn-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-1), var(--brand-2));
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.15);
}

.btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.18);
}

/* small screens: reduce sizes and stack */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .timeline-line {
    display: none;
  }

  /* hide dashed line on mobile */
  .step-circle {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .step-item h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .step-item p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .timeline-wrapper {
    padding-top: 0.8rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .step-item {
    padding-top: 0;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* very small screens: center CTA full width */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .btn-cta {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Accessibility focus styles */
.step-item:focus-within,
.step-item a:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.12);
  outline-offset: 6px;
}

/* Ensure columns align vertically center on larger breakpoints */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-wrapper .row {
    align-items: start;
  }
}

/* FOOTER */
/* Base footer panel */
.footer-sec {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(3, 6, 12, 0.03),
      rgba(3, 6, 12, 0.01));
  padding-top: 4.25rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  border-top: 4px solid rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.06);
}

/* Inner container card to slightly lift footer area */
.footer-sec>.container {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(4, 10, 25, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Column headings */
.footer-sec h3 {
  color: #0b1726;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Footer links */
.footer-links {
  color: #0b1726;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-links:hover,
.footer-links:focus {
  color: var(--brand-1);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Social icons wrapper */
.socials-div {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 17, 30, 0.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 17, 30, 0.03);
}

/* Each social icon: circular, subtle glass */
.socials-div>div {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  /* keep icons visible on any background */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(3, 6, 12, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  color: var(--brand-1);
}

.socials-div>div:hover,
.socials-div>div:focus {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(3, 6, 12, 0.1);
}

/* Size of SVG icons inside */
.socials-div svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  display: block;
  fill: var(--brand-1) !important;
  /* force fill color */
  stroke: none !important;
  /* remove stroke if present */
  color: var(--brand-1);
}

.socials-div svg [stroke] {
  stroke: var(--brand-1) !important;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.socials-div img {
  filter: invert(45%) sepia(85%) saturate(500%) hue-rotate(-10deg);
}

/* Risk warning block: readable, subtle */
.footer-sec .risk-warning {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01));
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 17, 30, 0.03);
  color: #0b1726;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-sec .risk-warning strong {
  color: var(--brand-1);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-sec .risk-warning a {
  color: var(--brand-1);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-sec .d-flex.flex-column>div+div {
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
}

.footer-links:focus,
.socials-div>div:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.12);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.footer-sec .col:first-child h3 {
  color: #0b1726;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-sec::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 6%;
    right: 6%;
    top: -12px;
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        rgba(238, 116, 59, 0),
        rgba(238, 116, 59, 0.12),
        rgba(255, 185, 154, 0));
    border-radius: 6px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .footer-sec>.container {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .socials-div {
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
  }

  .socials-div>div {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .footer-sec h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .footer-sec .risk-warning {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .footer-links {
    white-space: normal;
    display: inline-block;
  }
}

@keyframes footerFadeIn {
  from {
    transform: translateY(10px);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.footer-sec>.container {
  animation: footerFadeIn 0.6s ease both;
}

.social-icon:hover {
  background: #ee743b;
  color: #fff;
}

.copyright-bar {
  background: #091521;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* About Page CSS */

/* About hero */
.banner-sec {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6b797 0%, #ff7435 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.banner-sec-02 {
  background-image: url('../images/Hero-sec.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.trading_account {
  background-image: url('../images/Why.png');
  background-color: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.about-wrap {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-hero {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-left {
  flex: 0 0 38%;
  min-width: 260px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-left {
    flex: 0 0 38%;
    min-width: 350px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.hero-right {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Left big title and brand */
.big-title {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--brand-2);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.side-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  color: var(--blue-200);
}

.side-tag .bar {
  width: 4px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--brand-1);
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.hero-left-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Right text */
.lead-paragraph {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sub-paragraph {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Feature badges */
.feature-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-1);
}

.feature-badge h6 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--brand-2);
}

/* Two-column content below */
.about-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .big-title {
    padding-top: 50px;
    line-height: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
}

.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eaf4ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 3.25rem 0;
  font-family: "Poppins", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto,
    "Helvetica Neue", Arial;
}

.stats-wrapper {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(15, 30, 60, 0.09);
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--icon-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 30, 60, 0.06),
    inset 0 -6px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--stat-orange);
}

.stat-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.stat-sub {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: -2px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--stat-orange);
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
}

/* spacing around grid */
.stats-grid {
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* make cards equal height within row */
.row .col>.stat-card {
  height: 100%;
}

/* Responsive tune: 6 columns on lg, 3 on md, 2 on sm, 1 on xs */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {

  /* optional extra spacing for very large screens */
  .stats-section {
    padding-top: 3.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.75rem;
  }
}

/* small visual improvements */
.stat-card .fa-stack {
  font-size: 20px;
}

/* Section base */
.vision-mission-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eaf4ff 0%, #ffffff 40%);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  font-family: "Poppins", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial;
  color: #032037;
}

.vm-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Card shared styles */
/* Glassmorphism effect for Vision & Mission cards */
.vm-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  /* semi-transparent */
  border-radius: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  /* blur the background behind */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  /* Safari support */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15, 30, 60, 0.15);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15, 30, 60, 0.25);
}

/* Decorative background SVG shape more subtle under blur */
.vm-card .shape {
  opacity: 0.1;
  /* softer under glass */
}

/* Ensure text contrast on blurred background */
.vm-card h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.vm-card p,
.vm-list .text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.vm-list .dot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2172bc, #85c5ff);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Left (Vision) special */
.vm-vision {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.vm-vision .icon-wrap {
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-2), var(--brand-1));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(23, 111, 230, 0.12);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vm-vision h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}

.vm-vision p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Right (Mission) special */
.vm-mission h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.vm-mission p.lead {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.vm-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.vm-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  color: #fff;
}

.vm-list li .text {
  color: #fff;
}

.vm-list .dot {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-100, #d0e9ff), var(--brand-2));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(23, 111, 230, 0.08);
}

.vm-list .text {
  color: rgba(3, 32, 55, 0.9);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* Decorative SVG shapes (subtle) */
.vm-card .shape {
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  top: -30px;
  opacity: 0.06;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vm-card.mission .shape {
  left: -60px;
  right: auto;
  top: auto;
  bottom: -40px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vm-vision {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .vm-vision {
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }

  .vm-vision .icon-wrap {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
}

/* Accessibility */
.vm-card:focus-within {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(23, 111, 230, 0.12);
  outline: none;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.accounts-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f6ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.accounts-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.accounts-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.accounts-head h2 {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.accounts-head h3 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.accounts-head p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Base card style */
.accounts-grid .card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

/* Top border effect */
.accounts-grid .card::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 6px;
  /* thickness of top border */
  width: 100%;
  border-top-left-radius: 12px;
  border-top-right-radius: 12px;
}

/* Individual colors */
.accounts-grid .card:nth-child(1)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff8a2b, #ff6a00);
  /* blue */
}

.accounts-grid .card:nth-child(2)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff8a2b, #ff6a00);
  /* orange */
}

.accounts-grid .card:nth-child(3)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffbf2d, #f8b400);
  /* yellow */
}

/* top stripe indicator (color per card) */
.card-stripe {
  height: var(--stripe-height);
  border-top-left-radius: var(--card-radius);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--card-radius);
}

.stripe-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-1), var(--brand-2));
}

.stripe-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff8a2b, #ff6a00);
}

.stripe-yellow {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffbf2d, #f8b400);
}

.card-body {
  padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.2rem;
}

.card-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.card-sub {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* bullet list style */
.feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem 0;
}

.feature-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.feature-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 7px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(33, 114, 188, 0.12);
}

/* emphasized bottom number/cta area */
.card-footer {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.6rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* small numeric highlight (if needed) */
.highlight-num {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent-orange);
}

/* responsive: equal height cards in row */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .accounts-grid .col {
    display: flex;
  }

  .accounts-grid .card {
    flex: 1;
  }
}

/* small screens tweaks */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .card {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .accounts-head h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .accounts-head h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.cta-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b2136 0%, #0b2136 100%);
  color: var(--muted-white);
  padding: 3.4rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Decorative watermark background (replace url with your image if needed) */
.cta-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("../images/Why.png");
  /* optional watermark path */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
}

/* Optional subtle noise / vignette for depth */
.cta-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 10%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02),
      transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12));
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
}

.cta-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 4.2vw, 44px);
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(3, 19, 31, 0.45);
}

.cta-sub {
  color: var(--muted-white-2);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Buttons row */
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-cta-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cta-orange), var(--cta-orange-2));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.16s ease, box-shadow 0.16s ease, opacity 0.12s;
}

.btn-cta-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.18);
  opacity: 0.98;
}

.btn-cta-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #eaf4ff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(234, 244, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.56rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: background 0.12s ease, transform 0.12s ease;
}

.btn-cta-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive spacing */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .cta-inner {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 44px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .cta-actions {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .btn-cta-primary,
  .btn-cta-outline {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
}

/* Accessibility */
.btn-cta-primary:focus,
.btn-cta-outline:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(33, 114, 188, 0.16);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ////////////////////// Markets Page CSS  /////////////////////// 

  /* Section base */
.markets-banner {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url("../images/Banner-02/9.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dark overlay to improve text contrast */
.markets-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* background: #f6b797; */
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Content wrapper */
.markets-banner__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  /* ensures text sits above overlay */
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: 1rem;
}

/* Glass/blur white buttons */
.markets-banner__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: var(--btn-padding-y) var(--btn-padding-x);
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
  background: rgb(15 0 0 / 47%);
  /* semi-white */
  border: 1px solid var(--btn-border);
  color: var(--btn-white);
  font-weight: var(--btn-font-weight);
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(3, 19, 31, 0.24);
  transition: transform 0.14s ease, box-shadow 0.14s ease, background 0.12s ease;
  min-width: 160px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.markets-banner__btn:hover,
.markets-banner__btn:focus {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(3, 19, 31, 0.28);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  outline: none;
}

/* Icon (left) inside button */
.markets-banner__btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--brand-1);
}

/* Button variants (optional color accents) */
.markets-banner__btn--accent {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.markets-banner__btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

/* Responsive stacking */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .markets-banner__btn {
    min-width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
  }

  .markets-banner__image--left,
  .markets-banner__image--right {
    display: none;
  }

  .markets-banner__title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* Accessibility focus */
.markets-banner__btn:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(33, 114, 188, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(33, 114, 188, 0.5);
}

.forex-banners-sec {
  background-image: url("../images/Banner%20/for_bg.png");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
}

.trade-40 {
  color: var(--brand-1);
  margin: 0;
}

.pairs {
  color: var(--brand-2);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.demo-text-forex {
  color: var(--brand-1);
}

.demo-para-text {
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.forex-2nd h2 {
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.forex-2nd p {
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.forex-2nd-sec {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eaf4ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 3.25rem 0;
}

.indices-banners-sec {
  background-image: url("../images/Banner%20/indices.png");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
}

.stocks-banners-sec {
  background-image: url("../images/Banner%20/stocks.png");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
}

.future-banners-sec {
  background-image: url("../images/Banner%20/futures_bg.png");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: 600px;
}

/* Section background (subtle) */
.nexc-accounts-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary1), #ffffff);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Header */
.nexc-accounts-head .nexc-title {
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--heading-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.nexc-accounts-head .nexc-sub {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Table container: subtle card */
.nexc-table-wrap {
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 0.35rem;
}

/* Main table */
.nexctable {
  border-collapse: separate;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 780px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: calc(var(--card-radius) - 2px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.06);
}

/* THEAD: gradient matching theme */
.nexctable thead th {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-2), var(--brand-1));
  /* lighter → darker */
  color: var(--white-color);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  vertical-align: middle;
  padding: 18px 14px;
}

/* Feature column (first column) — deep navy look */
.nexctable tbody td.nexc-feature {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.95),
      rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.88));
  color: var(--white-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 28%;
  padding: 18px 14px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Values */
.nexctable tbody td.nexc-value {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 18px 14px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.04);
}

/* Account header label style (small pill under gradient) */
.nexc-account-header {
  padding: 18px 8px;
}

.nexc-account-label {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white-color);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Divider rows and subtle stripes */
.nexctable tbody tr td {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.04);
}

/* Slight alternating value background for depth */
.nexctable tbody tr:nth-child(even) td.nexc-value {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f6b69633);
}

/* CTA row styling */
.nexc-cta-row td {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 18px 14px;
}

.nexc-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.16s ease, box-shadow 0.16s ease;
}

/* Primary CTA (ECN emphasized) */
.n-exc-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-2), var(--brand-1));
  color: var(--white-color);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(23, 111, 230, 0.14);
  border: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
}

.n-exc-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(23, 111, 230, 0.18);
}

/* Outline CTAs */
.n-exc-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border: 2px solid rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.06);
  padding: 0.52rem 1rem;
}

.n-exc-btn-outline:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.05);
}

/* Sticky first column on wide screens (keeps feature column visible) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nexctable tbody td.nexc-feature {
    position: sticky;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 6px 0 12px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.04);
  }
}

/* Responsive minimum widths so the table scrolls gracefully on small screens */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .nexctable {
    min-width: 720px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .nexctable {
    min-width: 640px;
  }

  .nexc-accounts-head .nexc-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
}

/* Accessibility focus */
.nexc-btn:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(23, 111, 230, 0.14);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Luxury tweaks */
.nexctable {
  border-radius: calc(var(--card-radius));
}

.nexctable thead th:first-child {
  border-top-left-radius: calc(var(--card-radius));
}

.nexctable thead th:last-child {
  border-top-right-radius: calc(var(--card-radius));
}

/* Small UI polish */
.nexctable tbody td.nexc-value.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Small note under table */
.nexc-accounts-section .small.text-muted {
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Optional: make primary cell values bold for emphasis */
.nexctable tbody td.nexc-value strong {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* End of NEXC themed CSS */

/* Header (title + subtitle) */
.nexc-features-head {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.nexc-features-title {
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--btn-accent);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
}

.nexc-features-accent {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.nexc-features-sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Feature cards: white glass panels with blur effect (glassmorphism) */
.nexc-feat-card {
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 34px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 16px;
  min-height: 260px;
  /* box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(9, 18, 30, 0.06),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); */
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1) box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  /* glass blur so the background behind the card is subtly blurred */
  /* backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  --webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) !important; */
}

/* Hover & focus lift for an elevated luxury feel */
.nexc-feat-card:hover,
.nexc-feat-card:focus-within,
.nexc-feat-card:focus {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  outline: none;
}

/* Icon container (keeps original SVGs centered and elevated) */

/* small icon lift on hover */
.nexc-feat-card:hover .nexc-feat-icon {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
}

/* SVG sizing (keeps your inline SVGs crisp) */
.nexc-svg {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: block;
}

/* Titles / descriptions inside the white card (use dark text for readability) */
.nexc-feat-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--btn-accent);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.nexc-feat-desc {
  color: var(--white-color);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 280px;
}

/* emphasize strong text inside description */
.nexc-feat-desc strong {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .nexc-feat-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    min-height: 220px;
  }

  .nexc-feat-icon {
    width: 74px;
    height: 74px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .nexc-svg {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
  }

  .nexc-feat-desc {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .banner-sec {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .nexc-features-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .nexc-feat-card {
    padding: 18px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

/* focus-visible for keyboard users (accessibility) */
.nexc-feat-card:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.14),
    0 0 0 6px rgba(23, 111, 230, 0.08);
  outline: none;
}

/* small utility to keep equal height columns in Bootstrap rows on large screens */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .row.row-cols-lg-4>.col {
    display: flex;
  }

  .row.row-cols-lg-4>.col>.nexc-feat-card {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
  }
}

/* Optional: subtle top accent line for each card (luxury detail) */
/* .nexc-feat-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-500), var(--accent));
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
} */

/* Ensure the section text color remains consistent if nested elsewhere */
.banner-sec .nexc-features-sub,
.banner-sec .nexc-feat-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* End of card styling */

/* ===========================
   NEXC Footer — Scoped Styles
   - Scoped to footer .footer-sec to avoid conflicts
   - Uses theme variables from :root
   =========================== */

/* Scoped footer styles — targets .nexc-footer / .footer-sec to avoid conflicts */
.footer-sec.nexc-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      var(--footer-bg, #0d2a54),
      rgba(7, 28, 51, 0.98));
  color: var(--white-color, #fff);
  padding: 48px 0 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ensure container spacing */
.footer-sec.nexc-footer .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
}

/* Columns */
.footer-sec.nexc-footer .col {
  min-height: 1px;
}

/* Logo & tagline */
.footer-sec.nexc-footer .navbar-brand img {
  max-height: 44px;
  display: block;
}

.footer-sec.nexc-footer .nexc-tagline {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin-top: 6px;
  max-width: 320px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Column headings & link lists */
.footer-sec.nexc-footer .nexc-col-heading {
  color: var(--white-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-sec.nexc-footer .nexc-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-sec.nexc-footer .footer-links {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.12s ease;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-sec.nexc-footer .footer-links:hover,
.footer-sec.nexc-footer .footer-links:focus {
  color: var(--white-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  outline: none;
}

/* Contact column wrapping */
.footer-sec.nexc-footer .footer-contact p {
  margin: 0.25rem 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

/* Social icons */
.footer-sec.nexc-footer .socials-div {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.footer-sec.nexc-footer .social-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--footer-soft, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06));
  color: var(--white-color);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-sec.nexc-footer .social-icon:hover,
.footer-sec.nexc-footer .social-icon:focus {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--footer-accent), var(--blue-500));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(23, 111, 230, 0.14);
  outline: none;
}

/* Legal text box */
.footer-sec.nexc-footer .legal-text {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

/* Copyright */
.footer-sec.nexc-footer .copyright-bar {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Mobile behavior: hide legal by default */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .footer-sec.nexc-footer .legal-text {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer-sec.nexc-footer .legal-text.show {
    display: block;
  }

  .footer-sec.nexc-footer .legal-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    color: var(--muted);
  }

  .footer-sec.nexc-footer .socials-div {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

/* Desktop: ensure four columns appear in one row */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-sec.nexc-footer .row>.col {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* small polish */
.footer-sec.nexc-footer .footer-contact a.footer-links {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-sec.nexc-footer .nexc-col-heading {
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Accessibility: focus rings */
.footer-sec.nexc-footer a:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(23, 111, 230, 0.14);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* end of footer styles */

/* ===== NEXC FAQ — Scoped custom CSS (paste after :root variables) =====
   Uses your theme colors: --brand-1, --brand-2, --accent, etc.
   All classes start with .nexc-faq / .nexc- to avoid conflicts.
------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.faq-banner {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url("../images/Banner-02/11.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dark overlay to improve text contrast */
.faq-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nexc-faq {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eaf4ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 3.25rem 0;
}

/* Header */
.nexc-faq-head .nexc-faq-title {
  font-family: var(--ibm-text);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 34px);
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--heading-dark);
}

.nexc-faq-sub {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Accordion container */
.nexc-accordion .accordion-item {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Accordion header button */
.nexc-acc-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(33, 114, 188, 0.06),
      rgba(133, 197, 255, 0.04));
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background 0.12s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* when item open, rotate chevron and slightly elevate */
.nexc-accordion-item.open .nexc-acc-btn,
.nexc-acc-btn[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(33, 114, 188, 0.1),
      rgba(23, 111, 230, 0.06));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nexc-accordion-item.open .nexc-acc-btn::after,
.nexc-acc-btn[aria-expanded="true"]::after {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Accordion body styling */
.nexc-acc-body {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98),
      rgba(250, 252, 255, 0.98));
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.03);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-family: var(--ibm-text);
}

/* Smaller accents for longer answers */
.nexc-acc-body p {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Make accordion compact on small screens */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .nexc-acc-btn {
    padding: 14px 14px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .nexc-acc-body {
    padding: 14px;
  }
}

/* Accessibility focus */
.nexc-acc-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(33, 114, 188, 0.12);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Optional: smooth collapse transition tweak */
.nexc-accordion .accordion-collapse {
  transition: height 0.28s ease;
}

/* End NEXC FAQ CSS */

.contact-banner {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url("../images/Banner-02/13.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Dark overlay to improve text contrast */
.contact-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nexc-contact-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eaf4ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 3.25rem 0;
}

/* Header */
.nexc-contact-title {
  font-family: var(--ibm-text);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 34px);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--heading-dark);
}

.nexc-contact-sub {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Cards */
.nexc-contact-card,
.nexc-form-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98),
      rgba(250, 252, 255, 0.98));
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.04);
}

/* Card title */
.nexc-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Contact rows inside left card */
.nexc-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.nexc-contact-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(33, 114, 188, 0.08),
      rgba(133, 197, 255, 0.03));
  color: var(--brand-1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nexc-contact-icon i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--brand-1);
}

/* Labels / text */
.nexc-contact-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.nexc-contact-text {
  color: var(--brand-2);
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nexc-contact-link {
  color: var(--brand-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nexc-contact-link:hover,
.nexc-contact-link:focus {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: var(--brand-1);
  outline: none;
}

/* Note */
.nexc-contact-note .text-muted {
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Form */
.nexc-contact-form .nexc-input,
.nexc-contact-form .nexc-textarea {
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.06);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: box-shadow 0.14s ease, border-color 0.14s ease;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.nexc-contact-form .nexc-input:focus,
.nexc-contact-form .nexc-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand-1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(33, 114, 188, 0.06);
}

/* Submit button */
.nexc-btn-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-2), var(--brand-1));
  color: var(--white-color);
  border: none;
  padding: 0.66rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(23, 111, 230, 0.12);
}

/* Link styles inside form area */
.nexc-form-privacy a {
  color: var(--brand-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nexc-form-privacy a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: var(--brand-1);
}

/* Validation styles (Bootstrap-compatible) */
.was-validated .form-control:invalid {
  border-color: #dc3545;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.was-validated .form-control:valid {
  border-color: #198754;
}

/* Responsiveness: stack cards on small screens and keep form wide on desktop */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .nexc-contact-card,
  .nexc-form-card {
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
}

/* Accessibility focus ring for interactive elements */
.nexc-contact-link:focus,
.nexc-btn-submit:focus,
.nexc-contact-form .form-control:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(33, 114, 188, 0.08);
  outline: none;
}

/* Small polish */
.nexc-contact-text a {
  color: var(--brand-2);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nexc-contact-text a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: var(--brand-1);
}

/* Privacy Policy  */

/* Hero */
.vp-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 500px at 20% -10%, rgba(255, 185, 154, .35), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1200px 500px at 90% -20%, rgba(255, 122, 71, .18), transparent),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary2), transparent 25%);
}

.vp-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-2), var(--btn-primary-1));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50rem;
  padding: .25rem .65rem;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

.vp-kicker {
  color: var(--orange-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .78rem;
}


/* Cards / containers */
.vp-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.08);
}

.vp-shadow-soft {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 23, 38, 0.06);
}

.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(11, 23, 38, .12), transparent);
}


/* Links & chips */
.vp-link {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 122, 71, .35);
}

.vp-link:hover {
  opacity: .9;
}

.vp-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 122, 71, .08);
  color: var(--orange-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 71, .25);
  border-radius: 50rem;
  padding: .25rem .75rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
}


/* Buttons */
.btn-primary-vx {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--btn-primary-1), var(--blue-600));
  color: var(--btn-accent);
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
  padding: var(--btn-padding-y) var(--btn-padding-x);
  font-weight: var(--btn-font-weight);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(255, 122, 71, .35);
  border: 0;
}

.btn-primary-vx:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.02);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}


/* TOC */
.toc {
  background: color-mix(in oklab, var(--primary2) 80%, white 20%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 23, 38, .08);
}

.toc a {
  display: block;
  padding: .35rem 0;
  font-size: .95rem;
}


/* Sticky sidebar on lg+ */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .sticky-lg-top {
    position: sticky;
    top: 1.5rem;
  }
}


/* Content rhythm */
.vp-section p {
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.vp-section ul {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.vp-section li {
  margin: .4rem 0;
}


/* Footer */
.vp-footer {
  background: var(--footer-bg-dark);
  border-radius: 16px;
}


/* Print */
@media print {

  .vp-hero,
  .toc,
  .btn,
  .vp-footer {
    display: none !important;
  }

  body {
    background: #fff;
  }

  .container {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}