/* ============================================================
   index.css — HSCOL Homepage (Pixel-Perfect Match to Reference)
   ============================================================ */

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

/* :root {
  --navy:       #111A3E;
  --navy-dark:  #0C1430;
  --navy-mid:   #152048;
  --gold:       #E8A820;
  --gold-light: #var(--gold);
  --gold-btn:   #D4951A;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:  #F8F9FC;
  --light-gray: #F2F4F8;
  --text-dark:  #111827;
  --text-mid:   #374151;
  --text-muted: #6B7280;
  --border:     #E5E7EB;
  --radius:     10px;
  --font:       'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
} */

:root {
  --navy:       #1b1554;
  --navy-dark:  #1b1554;
  --navy-mid:   #1b1554;
  --gold:       #E8A820;
  --gold-light: #E8A820;
  --gold-btn:   #D4951A;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:  #F8F9FC;
  --light-gray: #F2F4F8;
  --text-dark:  #1b1554;
  --text-mid:   #374151;
  --text-muted: #6B7280;
  --border:     #E5E7EB;
  --radius:     10px;
  --font:        'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}


body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1180px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

a { text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION + Floating Nav
═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0C1430;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/home-herro.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.75;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(10,16,42,0.55) 0%,
    rgba(10,16,42,0.45) 40%,
    rgba(10,16,42,0.80) 100%
  ); */
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Hero Content ── */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 192px 24px 70px;
  max-width: 820px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

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

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

/* Hero CTA Buttons */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 50px;
  padding: 0 36px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232,168,32,0.4);
}

.btn-hero-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 50px;
  padding: 0 36px;
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUSTED BY & STATS PILL
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-pill-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -38px;
  padding: 0 0 40px;
  background: transparent;
}

.stats-pill {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stat-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stat-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-num {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.trusted-section {
  padding: 0 0 40px;
  background: #fff;
}

.trusted-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}

.trusted-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.trusted-carousel-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  /* fade edges */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.trusted-logos {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  animation: scroll-left 35s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.trusted-logos:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.logo-item {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  /* display: inline-flex; */
  align-items: center;
}

@keyframes scroll-left {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION GENERIC
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-btn);
  background: rgba(232,168,32,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,168,32,0.25);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

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

/* How HSCOL Works */
        .how-it-works {
            padding: 85px 0;
            background-color: var(--bg-white);
        }

        .steps-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: flex-start;
            margin-top: 50px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .steps-container::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 36px;
            left: 8%;
            right: 8%;
            height: 1.5px;
            background: #FCDAA3;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .steps-container {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 28px;
                align-items: center;
                margin-top: 30px;
            }
            .steps-container::before {
                display: none;
            }
            .step-item {
                width: 100%;
                max-width: 320px;
                padding: 0;
            }
        }

        .step-item {
            flex: 1;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            padding: 0 10px;
        }

        .step-icon {
            width: 72px;
            height: 72px;
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 2px solid #FCDAA3;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 18px;
            color: #201A5B;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 194, 89, 0.25);
        }
        
        .step-badge {
            display: block;
            background: transparent;
            color: #D98829;
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0.8px;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .step-item h4 {
            color: #201A5B;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .step-item p {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: #777777;
            line-height: 1.4;
            max-width: 200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY JOIN
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(232,168,32,0.3);
}

.why-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(17,26,62,0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   REGISTRATION PROCESS
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.process-col-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}

.process-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.process-badge.buyer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}

.process-badge.seller {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.process-col-header h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.process-steps-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.process-step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.process-step-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.process-col:last-child .process-step-num {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.process-step-item h4 {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.process-step-item p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   PLANS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   PLANS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.plans-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 85px 0 95px;
  background-color: #07101F;
  background-image:
   linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.96) 0%, rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.0) 40%, rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.25) 70%, rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.2) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.85) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.82) 100%),
    url("../images/plans_resort_bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.plans-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.pola-featured-banner-section .container{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.plans-header-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.plans-main-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.plans-main-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.plans-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Individual Plan Card */
.plan-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(13, 23, 42, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 34px 28px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.plan-card:not(.featured):hover {
  background: rgba(13, 23, 42, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Featured / Business Plan Card */
.plan-card.featured {
  background: rgba(13, 23, 42, 0.82);
  border: 2px solid #F3BA59;
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(243, 186, 89, 0.18);
}

.plan-card.featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 32px rgba(243, 186, 89, 0.28);
}

/* "Most Popular" Pill Badge */
.plan-card.featured .plan-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: #F3BA59;
  color: #0D1929;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: none;
  padding: 4px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(243, 186, 89, 0.35);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.plan-name {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.plan-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.plan-price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.plan-currency-amount {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.plan-period {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.plan-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 13px;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: left;
}

.plan-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.plan-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #F59E0B;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.btn-plan {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: normal;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.btn-plan-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-plan-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-plan-solid {
  background: #F3BA59;
  border: 1px solid #F3BA59;
  color: #0D1929;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(243, 186, 89, 0.35);
}

.btn-plan-solid:hover {
  background: #E5AC4A;
  border-color: #E5AC4A;
  color: #0D1929;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(243, 186, 89, 0.5);
}
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   CHOOSE YOUR ROLE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.role-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.role-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.role-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.role-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.role-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.role-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.role-card > p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.role-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}

.role-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}

.role-features li svg {
  color: var(--gold-btn);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-role {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  height: 46px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-role-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.btn-role-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-role-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-role-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   WATCH THE PROCESS
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.watch-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #FAF8F5;
}

.watch-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.watch-content .section-tag { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(232,168,32,0.12); border-color: rgba(232,168,32,0.25); }
.watch-content .section-title { color: #131212; }

.watch-content p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.btn-watch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  height: 46px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  background: #1b1554;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color:  #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-watch:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.watch-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.watch-media img {
  width: 90%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.watch-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(232,168,32,0.2);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.watch-play-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(232,168,32,0.15);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .how-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .how-steps::before { display: none; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .plans-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .plan-card.featured { transform: none; }
  .role-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .watch-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  
  .trusted-logos { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; }
  .stats-pill { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px; }
  .stat-divider { display: none; }
  .stat-item { flex: 1 1 30%; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .how-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .plans-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  .trusted-wrapper { flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }
  .trusted-logos { gap: 15px; }
  .stat-item { flex: 1 1 45%; justify-content: flex-start; }
}


/* ===============================================
   CHOOSE YOUR ROLE
=============================================== */
.role-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.role-bg-left, .role-bg-right {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  height: 84%;
  width: 220px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.role-bg-left {
  left: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/role_bg_left.jpg');
  /* Curved right edge, flat left edge */
  border-radius: 0 160px 160px 0;
}

.role-bg-right {
  right: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/role_bg_right.jpg');
  /* Curved left edge, flat right edge */
  border-radius: 160px 0 0 160px;
}

.role-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1040px;
}

.role-header { margin-bottom: 50px; }

.role-header .section-title {
  color: #111A3E;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.role-title-divider {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #E8A820;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.role-header .section-subtitle {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
}

.role-cards-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.role-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 36px 32px 32px;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 450px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.role-card-buyer { border: 1px solid #F0D99A; }
.role-card-seller { border: 1px solid #DCE5F0; }

.role-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.role-card-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.buyer-icon { background: #E8A820; color: #FFF; }
.seller-icon { background: #E8EEF8; color: #3B5EA6; }

.role-card-title { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; }
.buyer-title { color: #E8A820; }
.seller-title { color: #111A3E; }

.role-card-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #777;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.role-card-divider {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 22px 0;
}

.buyer-divider { background: rgba(232,168,32,0.2); }
.seller-divider { background: rgba(17,26,62,0.09); }

.role-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 36px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 13px;
  flex: 1;
}

.role-features li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #333;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.buyer-check { color: #E8A820; }
.seller-check { color: #3B5EA6; }

.role-btn {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.buyer-btn {
  background: #E8A820;
  color: #FFF;
  border: 2px solid #E8A820;
}

.buyer-btn:hover {
  background: #D09618;
  border-color: #D09618;
  color: #FFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(232,168,32,0.4);
}

.seller-btn {
  background: #FFF;
  border: 2px solid #111A3E;
  color: #111A3E;
}

.seller-btn:hover {
  background: #111A3E;
  color: #FFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(17,26,62,0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .role-cards-wrapper { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .role-bg-left, .role-bg-right { display: none; }
  .role-card { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; }
}


/* Why Join HSCOL */
        .why-join {
            padding: 85px 0;
            background-color: #FAF8F5;
        }

        .features-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .features-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 16px;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .features-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        .feature-card {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            padding: 26px 22px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 16px;
            border: none;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .feature-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
        }

        .feature-icon {
            color: #201A5B;
            background: #E8A820;
            width: 46px;
            height: 46px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .feature-text h4 {
            color: #201A5B;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .feature-text p {
            font-size: 0.84rem;
            color: #777777;
            line-height: 1.45;
        }
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   ENDORSEMENTS / INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS CAROUSEL
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.endorse-section {
  padding: 85px 0 60px;
  background: #FAF8F5;
}

.endorse-block { margin-bottom: 55px; }
.endorse-block:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.endorse-carousel-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 40px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}

.endorse-cards {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 20px;
  animation: scroll-left 28s linear infinite;
}

.endorse-cards-reverse {
  animation-name: scroll-left-reverse;
  animation-duration: 24s;
}

.endorse-cards:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

.endorse-card {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 190px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.endorse-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(232,168,32,0.12);
  color: var(--gold-btn);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.endorse-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.endorse-sub {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

@keyframes scroll-left-reverse {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .endorse-card { width: 160px; padding: 20px 14px; }
  .endorse-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HSCOL CREATIVE INDEX REDESIGN — TRUST ECOSYSTEM OVERRIDES
   Replace/keep the existing index.css; these rules intentionally
   override the older carousel presentation.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --hs-navy: #17134f;
  --hs-navy-2: #0d1030;
  --hs-gold: #e8a820;
  --hs-gold-2: #f6c84d;
  --hs-cream: #fbfaf7;
  --hs-ink: #17144b;
  --hs-muted: #687087;
  --hs-line: #e9e7ef;
  --hs-card: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}

/* More premium overall rhythm */
.section-title {
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.trust-ecosystem {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(232,168,32,.08), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 55%, rgba(27,21,84,.055), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #faf9f6 0%, #f8f7fb 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-ecosystem::before,
.trust-ecosystem::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(2px);
}

.trust-ecosystem::before {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  top: -140px;
  left: -100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,168,32,.16);
}

.trust-ecosystem::after {
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  right: -170px;
  bottom: -180px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27,21,84,.08);
}

.trust-ecosystem > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.trust-heading {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 58px;
}

.trust-heading .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.trust-heading .section-subtitle {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.partner-group {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 58px;
}

.partner-group:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.partner-group-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.partner-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--hs-gold);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.partner-kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--hs-gold);
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.partner-group-heading h3 {
  color: var(--hs-ink);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 29px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.partner-group-heading p {
  max-width: 650px;
  color: var(--hs-muted);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.partner-count {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  min-width: 86px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27,21,84,.09);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}

.partner-count strong {
  color: var(--hs-navy);
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.partner-count span {
  color: #85889a;
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
}

.partner-count-gold strong {
  color: var(--hs-gold);
}

.partner-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}

.partner-grid-government {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.partner-grid-associations {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

/* ===================================================
   CREATIVE & PROMINENT PARTNER SHOWCASE
   =================================================== */

.partner-card.partner-card-elevated {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 21, 84, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  /* min-height: 290px; */
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(27, 21, 84, 0.045);
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.32s ease;
}

.partner-card.partner-card-elevated::after {
  display: none;
}

.partner-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 90px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.16), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.partner-card.partner-card-elevated:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(27, 21, 84, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.18);
}

.partner-card.partner-card-elevated:hover .partner-card-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Header: Badge & Tag */
.partner-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  width: 100%;
}

.partner-badge-pill {
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(27, 21, 84, 0.05);
  color: var(--hs-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 21, 84, 0.07);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.partner-badge-pill.badge-gold {
  background: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.1);
  color: #9c6800;
  border-color: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.22);
}

.partner-short-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #9499ab;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.association-arrow-circle {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(27, 21, 84, 0.04);
  color: #83889a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.partner-card.partner-card-elevated:hover .association-arrow-circle {
  background: var(--hs-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Hero Logo Stage (High Prominence & Visibility) */
.partner-stage {
  height: 92px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F9F8F5 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 21, 84, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(27, 21, 84, 0.035), inset 0 1px 0 #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease;
}

.partner-card.partner-card-elevated:hover .partner-stage {
  border-color: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.12), inset 0 1px 0 #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.partner-logo-display {
  width: 100%;
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-stage-logo {
  height: 56px !important;
  max-height: 56px !important;
  max-width: 88% !important;
  width: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04));
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partner-stage-logo.is-wide-logo {
  height: 48px !important;
  max-height: 48px !important;
  max-width: 95% !important;
}

.partner-stage-logo.is-asmet-logo {
  height: 44px !important;
  max-height: 44px !important;
  max-width: 96% !important;
}

.partner-card.partner-card-elevated:hover .partner-stage-logo {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Custom SLAITO Emblem Badge */
.slaito-emblem-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.partner-card.partner-card-elevated:hover .slaito-emblem-badge {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.slaito-emblem-shield {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.slaito-emblem-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.slaito-emblem-text strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--hs-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.slaito-emblem-text span {
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #a46f08;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Network Entities Badge */
.partner-network-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.network-badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--hs-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-card.partner-card-elevated:hover .network-badge-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.partner-network-badge.badge-industry .network-badge-icon {
  background: rgba(27, 21, 84, 0.08);
  color: var(--hs-navy);
}

.network-badge-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--hs-ink);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Card Info */
.partner-card-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.partner-card-body h4 {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--hs-ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.partner-card-body span {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #7b8094;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: block;
}

/* Card Footer */
.partner-card-footer {
  position: static;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(27, 21, 84, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.partner-status-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partner-card-footer span:nth-child(2) {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8c90a2;
  margin-left: 7px;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.partner-check-icon {
  color: #10b981;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-bottom-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 17px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,168,32,.22);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(232,168,32,.08), rgba(255,255,255,.8));
}

.trust-bottom-icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--hs-gold);
  color: var(--hs-navy);
}

.trust-bottom-note > div:nth-child(2) {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.trust-bottom-note strong {
  color: var(--hs-ink);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.trust-bottom-note span {
  color: #7c8191;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.trust-bottom-cta {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--hs-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.trust-bottom-cta:hover {
  background: #25206a;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.trust-bottom-cta span {
  color: var(--hs-gold);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Make the existing hero feel more premium without changing its assets */
.hero-section { 
  /* min-height: 760px; */
}

.hero-gradient {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,11,34,.68) 0%, rgba(11,14,43,.30) 40%, rgba(10,12,37,.86) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%, rgba(232,168,32,.08), transparent 35%);
}

.hero-content {
  padding-top: 210px;
}

.hero-title {
  text-shadow: 0 8px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.34);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
}

.btn-hero-primary,
.btn-hero-outline {
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.stats-pill {
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, #141040, #211963);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(13,16,48,.22);
}

.stat-num {
  font-size: 19px;
}

/* Mobile / tablet */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .partner-grid-government {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

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

  .partner-card.partner-card-elevated {
    min-height: 250px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 680px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 170px 20px 65px;
  }

  .trust-ecosystem {
    padding: 78px 0 65px;
  }

  .trust-heading {
    margin-bottom: 42px;
  }

  .partner-group-heading {
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .partner-group-heading p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .partner-count {
    min-width: 70px;
    padding: 9px;
  }

  .partner-count span {
    display: none;
  }

  .partner-grid-government,
  .partner-grid-associations {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .partner-card.partner-card-elevated {
    min-height: 235px;
    padding: 16px 14px 14px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .partner-stage {
    height: 78px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }

  .partner-stage-logo {
    max-height: 52px;
  }

  .partner-card-body h4 {
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }

  .partner-card-footer {
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 14px;
  }

  .partner-card-association {
    min-height: 112px;
    padding: 15px 34px 15px 15px;
  }

  .association-copy h4 {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .trust-bottom-note {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .trust-bottom-note > div:nth-child(2) {
    min-width: calc(100% - 54px);
  }

  .trust-bottom-cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .stats-pill {
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .stat-divider {
    flex: 0 0 1px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .partner-grid-government,
  .partner-grid-associations {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .partner-card,
  .partner-card-government {
    min-height: 150px;
  }

  .partner-card-association {
    min-height: 96px;
  }

  .partner-group-heading {
    display: block;
  }

  .partner-count {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .trusted-logos,
  .endorse-cards {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .partner-card,
  .trust-bottom-cta {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HSCOL POLA SHOWCASE SECTION (INDEX.PHP)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.pola-home-section {
  padding: 84px 0 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F9FF 0%, #F8FAFC 60%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid #E0F2FE;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.pola-home-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pola-home-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: #E0F2FE;
  color: #0284C7;
  border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pola-home-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.pola-home-title-wrap h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.pola-home-title-wrap p {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.pola-home-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-pola-board {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-pola-board:hover {
  background: #0284C7;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
}
.btn-pola-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #BE123C 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.28);
}
.btn-pola-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
}
.pola-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ADE80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.7);
  animation: polaPulseHome 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes polaPulseHome {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0); }
}

.pola-home-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.pola-home-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pola-home-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: #BAE6FD;
}
.pola-home-card-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0F172A;
}
.pola-home-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.pola-home-card:hover .pola-home-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.pola-home-timer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FCA5A5;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.pola-home-cat-chip {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.9);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.pola-home-card-body {
  padding: 16px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pola-home-harbor {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #0284C7;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.pola-home-card-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pola-home-card-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.pola-home-price {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0F172A;
}
.pola-home-unit {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.pola-home-qty {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.pola-home-card-footer {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.btn-pola-view-link {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #0F172A;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-pola-view-link:hover {
  background: #0284C7;
  border-color: #0284C7;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* 4 Trust Highlights */
.pola-home-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}
.pola-feat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}
.pola-feat-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #F0F9FF;
  color: #0284C7;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pola-feat-text h4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 2px;
}
.pola-feat-text p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .pola-home-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .pola-home-features {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pola-home-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pola-home-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pola-home-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HSCOL EXHIBITIONS & BLOG SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hsc-blog-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 95px 0 105px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.blog-filter-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #EEF2F6;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.blog-filter-btn {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.blog-filter-btn:hover {
  color: #111A3E;
}

.blog-filter-btn.active {
  background: #111A3E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(17, 26, 62, 0.22);
}

/* ── Blog Grid & Cards ── */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  position: relative;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 38px -10px rgba(17, 26, 62, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.6);
}

.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.8;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0C1430;
}

.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.badge-flagship {
  background: rgba(17, 26, 62, 0.9);
  color: #E8A820;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.5);
}

.badge-regional {
  background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.9);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.badge-sustainability {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.9);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.blog-media-date {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.meta-dot {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.38;
  color: #111A3E;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: #111A3E;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: #E8A820;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-metrics-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.metric-tag {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #475569;
}

.metric-tag strong {
  color: #111A3E;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.author-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.btn-read-story {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111A3E;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-read-story svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-read-story:hover {
  color: #E8A820;
  background: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.1);
}

.btn-read-story:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ── Expo CTA Banner ── */
.expo-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0C1430 0%, #152048 55%, #1B1554 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 44px 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(12, 20, 48, 0.2);
}

.expo-cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.expo-cta-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.35);
  color: #E8A820;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.expo-cta-content h3 {
  font-size: 23px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.expo-cta-content p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.expo-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-expo-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #E8A820;
  color: #0C1430;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-expo-primary:hover {
  background: #F3BA42;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.35);
}

.btn-expo-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-expo-outline:hover {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Expo Story Modal ── */
.expo-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: rgba(12, 20, 48, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.expo-modal-backdrop.active {
  display: flex;
  animation: modalFadeIn 0.25s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes modalFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

.expo-modal-dialog {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-radius: 20px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  animation: dialogScaleUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes dialogScaleUp {
  from { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.expo-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: all 0.2s;
  line-height: 1;
}

.expo-modal-close:hover {
  background: #111A3E;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.expo-modal-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0C1430;
}

.modal-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.expo-modal-header {
  padding: 28px 32px 16px;
}

.modal-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.modal-venue-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: #111A3E;
}

.modal-story-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111A3E;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.modal-author-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.expo-modal-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 0 32px 20px;
}

.modal-metric-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-metric-num {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111A3E;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.modal-metric-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.expo-modal-lead {
  padding: 0 32px 18px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.expo-modal-rich-text {
  padding: 0 32px 28px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.expo-modal-rich-text h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111A3E;
  margin: 20px 0 10px;
}

.expo-modal-rich-text ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.expo-modal-rich-text li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.expo-quote-box {
  background: #FEF9EE;
  border-left: 4px solid #E8A820;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin: 22px 0;
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #78350F;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.quote-author {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #92400E;
  display: block;
}

.expo-modal-footer {
  padding: 20px 32px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ── Responsive Rules for Blog Section ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .expo-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }
  .expo-cta-content p {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .expo-cta-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .expo-modal-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-filter-bar {
    border-radius: 16px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .blog-filter-btn {
    flex: 1 1 45%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .expo-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .btn-expo-primary,
  .btn-expo-outline {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .expo-modal-header,
  .expo-modal-lead,
  .expo-modal-rich-text,
  .expo-modal-metrics-grid,
  .expo-modal-footer {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }
  .expo-modal-hero {
    height: 200px;
  }
}