/* ============================================================
       VENDIQUE VENTURES — UPGRADED THEME v2.0
       Palette: Deep Charcoal · Champagne Gold · Ivory · Teal Blue
       NEW: Tagline graphic, ROI Calculator, Testimonials, Journey
       ============================================================ */

    /* ── VQ Background Canvas ─────────────────────────────── */
    #vq-bg-canvas {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      z-index: -1;
      pointer-events: none;
      /* Edge vignette to ground the canvas to the page */
      -webkit-mask-image: none;
    }
    /* Vignette overlay — softens canvas edges */
    body::before {
      content: '';
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 100% at 50% 50%,
        transparent 45%,
        rgba(8,9,12,0.55) 75%,
        rgba(8,9,12,0.85) 100%
      );
    }

    :root {
      --black:      #07080a;
      --deep:       #0d0f12;
      --dark:       #131519;
      --card:       #191c22;
      --card2:      #1e2229;
      --border:     rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
      --border-dim: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
      --gold:       #c9a84c;
      --gold-light: #e8c97a;
      --gold-bright:#f5d98c;
      --gold-dim:   rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      --teal:       #2a8fa8;
      --teal-dark:  #1d6d82;
      --teal-light: #3ab5e6;
      --v-blue:     #3ab5e6;
      --v-green:    #2a6b4a;
      --white:      #ffffff;
      --off-white:  #f5f0e8;
      --ivory:      #faf7f2;
      --muted:      rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      --text:       rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
      --serif:      'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      --display:    'Playfair Display', 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
      --sans:       'Montserrat', system-ui, sans-serif;
      --radius:     3px;
      --tr:         0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      --shadow:     0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
      --glow:       0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
    }

    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

    body {
      background: var(--black);
      color: var(--text);
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 15px;
      line-height: 1.75;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }

    img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
    a  { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--tr); }
    a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

    .noise {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.035'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      opacity: 0.5;
    }

    .container { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
    .section    { padding: 7rem 0; position: relative; }
    .dark-section { background: var(--deep); }
    .darker-section { background: var(--dark); }

    .section-eyebrow {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.15;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 400; }
    .body-text { color: var(--text); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
    .text-link { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); padding-bottom: 2px; transition: all var(--tr); }
    .text-link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light); }

    /* BUTTONS */
    .btn { display: inline-block; padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all var(--tr); cursor: pointer; border: none; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .btn::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--tr); }
    .btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
    .btn-primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%); color: var(--black); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
    .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.45); color: var(--black); }
    .btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
    .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--teal-light) 100%); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(42,143,168,0.3); }
    .btn-teal:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(42,143,168,0.5); color: var(--white); }

    /* ============================================================
       NAVIGATION
       ============================================================ */
    .site-header {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      padding: 1.2rem 0;
      transition: all var(--tr);
    }
    .site-header::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(7,8,10,0.9) 0%, transparent 100%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .site-header.scrolled {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      background: rgba(7,8,10,0.96);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .nav-inner { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .site-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .logo-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; background: transparent; border-radius: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: visible; }
    .logo-icon img { width: 48px; height: 48px; object-fit: contain; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(58,181,230,0.25)); transition: filter 0.3s ease; }
    .site-logo:hover .logo-icon img { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(58,181,230,0.45)); }
    .logo-wordmark { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
    .logo-main { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--white); }
    .logo-sub-text { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.48rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.35em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; }
    .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; list-style: none; gap: 0; margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 1; }
    .nav-links li > a {
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: color var(--tr);
      padding: 0.4rem 0.55rem; display: block; white-space: nowrap;
      position: relative;
    }
    .nav-links li > a::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0.75rem; right: 0.75rem;
      height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
      transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.25s ease;
      transform-origin: left;
    }
    .nav-links li > a:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .nav-links li > a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .nav-links li > a.active { color: var(--white); }
    .nav-links li > a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

    /* ROI Calculator — gold accent pill */
    .nav-roi-item { margin-left: 0.4rem; }
    .nav-roi-link {
      display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center; gap: 0.2rem;
      font-family: var(--sans) !important; font-size: 0.6rem !important;
      font-weight: 700 !important; letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
      text-transform: uppercase !important;
      color: var(--gold) !important;
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08) !important;
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3) !important;
      border-radius: 4px !important;
      padding: 0.38rem 0.8rem !important;
      transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-roi-link:hover, .nav-roi-link.active {
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15) !important;
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.55) !important;
      color: var(--gold-light) !important;
    }
    .nav-roi-link::after { display: none !important; }
    .nav-roi-badge {
      font-size: 0.42rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: #000; background: var(--gold);
      padding: 0.12rem 0.3rem; border-radius: 2px;
      margin-left: 0.15rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .nav-cta { margin-left: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; margin-left: auto; }
    .hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--white); transition: all 0.3s; }

    /* ============================================================
       HERO — UPGRADED WITH TAGLINE
       ============================================================ */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding-top: 5rem;
      background: var(--black);
    }
    .hero-logo-watermark {
      position: absolute;
      right: 5%;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      z-index: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
      background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 10% 80%, rgba(42,143,168,0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
      /* No solid fill — canvas provides the base layer */
    }
    .hero-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; }
    .hero-particles span {
      position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold); opacity: 0;
      animation: float-particle 8s infinite;
    }
    .hero-particles span:nth-child(1)  { width:3px; height:3px; left:15%; top:25%; animation-delay:0s; }
    .hero-particles span:nth-child(2)  { width:2px; height:2px; left:75%; top:40%; animation-delay:1.5s; }
    .hero-particles span:nth-child(3)  { width:4px; height:4px; left:50%; top:70%; animation-delay:3s; }
    .hero-particles span:nth-child(4)  { width:2px; height:2px; left:85%; top:20%; animation-delay:4.5s; }
    .hero-particles span:nth-child(5)  { width:3px; height:3px; left:30%; top:60%; animation-delay:2s; }
    .hero-particles span:nth-child(6)  { width:2px; height:2px; left:60%; top:15%; animation-delay:5s; }
    .hero-particles span:nth-child(7)  { width:4px; height:4px; left:20%; top:80%; animation-delay:3.5s; }
    .hero-particles span:nth-child(8)  { width:2px; height:2px; left:90%; top:65%; animation-delay:1s; }
    .hero-particles span:nth-child(9)  { width:3px; height:3px; left:45%; top:35%; animation-delay:6s; }
    .hero-particles span:nth-child(10) { width:2px; height:2px; left:5%;  top:50%; animation-delay:2.5s; }
    @keyframes float-particle { 0%,100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(0)} 25%{opacity:0.6} 50%{opacity:0.3;transform:translateY(-20px)} 75%{opacity:0.5} }

    .hero-line-left, .hero-line-right {
      position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, var(--gold-dim) 30%, var(--gold-dim) 70%, transparent 100%);
      z-index: 0;
    }
    .hero-line-left { left: 8%; }
    .hero-line-right { right: 8%; }

    .hero-content {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      max-width: 780px;
      padding: 0 2rem 0 max(2rem, calc(8% + 2rem));
      animation: hero-enter 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) both;
    }
    .hero { justify-content: center; }
    @keyframes hero-enter { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }

    .hero-eyebrow {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
    }
    .hero-eyebrow::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 30px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.08;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }

    /* ============================================================
       NEW: TAGLINE GRAPHIC — Micro Luxury Curated Fragrance. ON-DEMAND.
       ============================================================ */
    .tagline-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .tagline-text-wrap {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0;
    }
    .tagline-line1 {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.4rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      line-height: 1.2;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
    }
    .tagline-dot {
      display: inline-block;
      width: 5px; height: 5px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .tagline-line2 {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: clamp(0.6rem, 1.1vw, 0.75rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.45em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #3ab5e6;
      margin-top: 0.25rem;
      margin-left: 11px;
    }
    .tagline-line2 span {
      display: inline-block;
      border: 1px solid #3ab5e6;
      padding: 0.15rem 0.7rem;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .tagline-spray-icon {
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      margin-right: 0.8rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      opacity: 0.9;
      animation: spray-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes spray-pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:0.9;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.05)} }
    /* Mist particles around icon */
    .tagline-badge::after {
      content: '✦ ✦ ✦';
      position: absolute;
      right: -60px; top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      font-size: 0.4rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.4rem;
      color: var(--gold-dim);
      opacity: 0.7;
      animation: shimmer 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    @keyframes shimmer { from{opacity:0.3} to{opacity:0.8} }

    .hero-sub { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

    .hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 3rem; }

    .hero-stat-badge {
      position: absolute; right: max(4%, 4rem); bottom: 15%;
      z-index: 2;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
      width: 100px; height: 100px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
      justify-content: center;
      animation: badge-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes badge-float { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-10px)} }
    .badge-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
    .badge-label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.45rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; margin-top: 0.3rem; }

    .hero-scroll { position: absolute; bottom: 2.5rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
    .hero-scroll span { font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
    .scroll-line { width: 1px; height: 45px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent); animation: scroll-drop 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
    @keyframes scroll-drop { 0%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top} 50%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top} 51%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:bottom} 100%{opacity:0;transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom} }

    /* ============================================================
       STATS STRIP
       ============================================================ */
    .stats-strip {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--deep) 0%, #10131a 100%);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 2rem 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .stats-inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 2rem;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      gap: 0;
    }
    .stat-divider {
      width: 1px;
      height: 40px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--border), transparent);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin: 0 0.5rem;
    }
    .stat-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
      transform: translateY(18px);
      flex: 1;
      min-width: 0;
      padding: 0 0.75rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .stat-item.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .stat-num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--gold);
      line-height: 1;
      white-space: nowrap;
      display: block;
    }
    .stat-num--alert { color: #ef4444 !important; }
    .stat-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      text-align: center;
      line-height: 1.5;
      word-break: keep-all;
    }
    /* Urgency items get a subtle glow badge */
    .stat-item--slots .stat-num--alert {
      position: relative;
    }
    .stat-item--slots .stat-num--alert::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: -4px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(239,68,68,0.12);
      filter: blur(6px);
      z-index: -1;
    }
    /* Responsive: wrap to 2-3 columns on tablet */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .stats-inner {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1.5rem 0;
      }
      .stat-divider { display: none; }
      .stat-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1rem);
        min-width: 110px;
        max-width: 160px;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem;
      }
    }
    @media (max-width: 540px) {
      .stats-inner { gap: 1.25rem 0; }
      .stat-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.5rem);
        max-width: 46vw;
      }
      .stat-num { font-size: 1.7rem; }
      .stat-label { font-size: 0.55rem; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       NEW: USER JOURNEY SECTION (addresses missing journey)
       ============================================================ */
    .journey-section { background: var(--deep); padding: 7rem 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .journey-section::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }

    .journey-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2rem; margin-top: 4rem; position: relative; }
    .journey-steps::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 2.4rem; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold-dim) 20%, var(--gold-dim) 80%, transparent); z-index: 0; }
    
    .journey-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: all 0.6s ease; }
    .journey-step.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .journey-step:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .journey-step:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .journey-step:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

    .journey-step-num {
      width: 48px; height: 48px;
      border: 1px solid var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--gold);
      background: var(--deep);
      margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    }
    .journey-step-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .journey-step h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
    .journey-step p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
    .journey-price-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim), transparent);
      border: 1px solid var(--gold);
      border-radius: 2px;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gold);
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       MACHINE SHOWCASE (addresses "cannot see the machine")
       ============================================================ */
    .machine-showcase { background: var(--dark); padding: 7rem 0; overflow: hidden; }
    .machine-showcase-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; }
    
    .machine-visual-3d {
      position: relative;
      height: 500px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .machine-glow {
      position: absolute;
      width: 340px; height: 480px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
      filter: blur(30px);
    }
    .machine-body {
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
      width: 220px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1c20 0%, #0f1013 100%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
      border-radius: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .machine-screen-large {
      width: 100%; height: 180px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1117 0%, #0a0d12 100%);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      padding: 1rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .machine-screen-large::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 2px, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 2px, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 4px);
    }
    .screen-brand { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.45rem; letter-spacing: 0.35em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .screen-title-lg { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--white); text-align: center; line-height: 1.2; }
    .screen-tagline-sm { font-size: 0.38rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: #3ab5e6; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
    .screen-scan { font-size: 0.45rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; color: var(--gold-light); margin-top: 0.8rem; animation: blink 1.5s step-end infinite; }
    @keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0} }
    
    .machine-menu-panel { padding: 0.8rem; }
    .machine-scent-row {
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
      padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
      border-radius: 3px;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .machine-scent-row:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); }
    .machine-scent-row.selected { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
    .scent-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.62rem; color: var(--white); }
    .scent-price { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); }
    
    .machine-payment-bar {
      padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex; gap: 0.4rem; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .pay-chip { font-size: 0.42rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 2px; color: var(--muted); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
    .pay-chip.active { color: var(--teal-light); border-color: var(--teal); }
    .machine-nozzle { width: 30px; height: 8px; margin: 0.5rem auto; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2a2d35, #3a3d45); border-radius: 4px; }
    
    /* Machine info cards */
    .machine-specs-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
    .spec-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
    .spec-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; flex-shrink: 0; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .spec-text { flex: 1; }
    .spec-text h5 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
    .spec-text p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; }

    /* Pricing callout */
    .pricing-pills { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
    .pricing-pill {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
      padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 4px;
      background: var(--card);
      min-width: 80px;
    }
    .pill-price { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); }
    .pill-label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.2rem; }

    /* ============================================================
       CONCEPT / DARK SECTION
       ============================================================ */
    .concept-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6rem; align-items: center; }

    /* ============================================================
       FEATURES GRID
       ============================================================ */
    .features-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
    .feature-card { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border-dim); padding: 2rem; border-radius: 4px; transition: all var(--tr); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    .feature-card.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .feature-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .feature-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold); }
    .feature-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
    .feature-card h3 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
    .feature-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

    /* ============================================================
       ROI SECTION (Existing + Calculator)
       ============================================================ */
    .roi-section { overflow: hidden; }
    .roi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6rem; align-items: center; }
    .roi-numbers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .roi-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }
    .roi-stat-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
    .roi-stat-label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
    .roi-bg-graphic { position: absolute; top: 50%; right: -200px; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--border-dim); pointer-events: none; }
    .roi-table-wrap { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }
    .roi-table-title { padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .roi-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
    .roi-table th, .roi-table td { padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.82rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dim); text-align: left; }
    .roi-table th { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
    .roi-table td.win { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
    .roi-table td.neutral { color: var(--muted); }
    .roi-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

    /* ============================================================
       NEW: ROI CALCULATOR (lead magnet for venue owners)
       ============================================================ */
    .roi-calc-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--deep) 0%, var(--dark) 100%); padding: 7rem 0; }
    .roi-calc-wrap {
      max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 8px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .roi-calc-header {
      padding: 2.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 100%);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .roi-calc-header h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--white); }
    .roi-calc-header h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
    .calc-badge { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 2px; }
    .roi-calc-body { padding: 2.5rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .calc-inputs { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .calc-field label { display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
    .calc-field input[type=range] { width: 100%; appearance: none; height: 3px; background: var(--border); outline: none; border-radius: 2px; cursor: pointer; }
    .calc-field input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb { appearance: none; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); cursor: pointer; border: 2px solid var(--black); }
    .range-labels { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 0.3rem; }
    .range-labels span { font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .range-value { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
    .calc-results { background: var(--card2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; padding: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .result-title { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .result-big { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 3.2rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
    .result-period { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .result-breakdown { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; margin-top: auto; }
    .result-line { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dim); padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .result-line:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .result-line .r-label { color: var(--muted); }
    .result-line .r-val { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 500; }
    .calc-cta { padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); text-align: center; }
    .calc-cta p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }

    /* ============================================================
       LOCATIONS — addresses "no map/locations"
       ============================================================ */
    .locations-section { background: var(--dark); padding: 7rem 0; }
    .locations-map-wrap {
      margin-top: 3rem;
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 6px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .locations-map-header { padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
    .locations-map-header span { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
    .map-status { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.62rem; color: #3ab5e6; }
    .map-status::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-light); animation: pulse-dot 1.5s infinite; }
    @keyframes pulse-dot { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.4} }
    .locations-map-inner { position: relative; background: #0d1119; min-height: 320px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden; }
    /* SVG map of DMV area */
    .map-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
    .location-pins-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0; }
    .location-pin-item {
      padding: 1.5rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .location-pin-item:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05); border-color: var(--gold-dim); }
    .pin-name { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
    .pin-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .pin-dot.live { background: #4ade80; box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(74,222,128,0.5); }
    .pin-dot.coming { background: var(--teal); }
    .pin-type { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .pin-status { font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .pin-status.live { color: #4ade80; }
    .pin-status.soon { color: var(--teal-light); }
    .locations-footer { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
    .loc-legend { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .loc-legend-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .leg-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; }

    .locations-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
    .location-card { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border-dim); padding: 1.8rem; border-radius: 4px; transition: all var(--tr); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    .location-card.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .location-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .location-card-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
    .location-card h4 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .location-card p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

    /* ============================================================
       NEW: TESTIMONIALS / SOCIAL PROOF (addresses zero trust issue)
       ============================================================ */
    .testimonials-section { background: var(--deep); padding: 7rem 0; overflow: hidden; }
    .testimonials-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; margin-top: 3rem; position: relative; }
    .testimonials-track-wrap::before, .testimonials-track-wrap::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
    .testimonials-track-wrap::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--deep), transparent); }
    .testimonials-track-wrap::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--deep), transparent); }
    
    .testimonials-track { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; animation: marquee 30s linear infinite; width: max-content; }
    @keyframes marquee { from{transform:translateX(0)} to{transform:translateX(-50%)} }
    .testimonials-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
    
    .testimonial-card {
      width: 360px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 4px;
      padding: 2rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .testimonial-card::before { content: '"'; position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 1.5rem; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 4rem; color: var(--gold-dim); line-height: 1; }
    .stars { display: flex; gap: 0.2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .star { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .test-quote { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.95rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .test-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; }
    .test-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--teal-dark)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .test-name { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
    .test-role { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .test-venue-tag { position: absolute; bottom: 1rem; right: 1rem; background: var(--card2); border: 1px solid var(--border-dim); border-radius: 2px; padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem; font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--gold); }

    /* Stats bar for social proof */
    .proof-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--border-dim); border: 1px solid var(--border-dim); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 4rem; }
    .proof-item { background: var(--card); padding: 2rem; text-align: center; }
    .proof-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); }
    .proof-label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.3rem; }

    /* ============================================================
       GLOBAL SECTION
       ============================================================ */
    .global-section { padding: 7rem 0; }
    .global-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
    .global-card { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; padding: 2.5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: all 0.6s ease; }
    .global-card.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .global-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; }
    .global-card.usa::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b22234, #3c3b6e); }
    .global-card.dubai::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--teal)); }
    .global-flag { font-size: 2.5rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .global-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
    .global-card .sub { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
    .global-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 1rem; }

    /* ============================================================
       NEW: DEALER / INVESTOR APPLICATION FORM (lead magnet)
       ============================================================ */
    .dealer-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--deep) 100%); padding: 7rem 0; }
    .dealer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; }
    .dealer-form {
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 6px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .dealer-form-header {
      padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .dealer-form-header h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--white); }
    .dealer-form-header p { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.3rem; }
    .dealer-form-body { padding: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
    .form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
    .form-field label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
    .form-field input, .form-field select, .form-field textarea {
      background: var(--card2); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; border-radius: 3px;
      outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s; appearance: none;
    }
    .form-field input:focus, .form-field select:focus, .form-field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
    .form-field input::placeholder, .form-field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
    .form-field select option { background: var(--card2); }
    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .form-submit { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
    .form-note { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; margin-top: 0.75rem; }
    .form-note span { color: var(--gold); }

    /* Dealer benefits list */
    .dealer-benefits { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
    .dealer-benefit { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
    .db-num { width: 32px; height: 32px; flex-shrink: 0; border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gold); }
    .db-text h5 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
    .db-text p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

    /* ============================================================
       SUPPORT / CTA SECTIONS
       ============================================================ */
    .support-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
    .support-card { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border-dim); padding: 2rem; border-radius: 4px; transition: all var(--tr); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    .support-card.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .support-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .support-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .support-card h4 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .support-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

    /* ============================================================
       FAQ SECTION
       ============================================================ */
    .faq-section { padding: 7rem 0; }
    .faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; margin-top: 3rem; max-width: 1000px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .faq-item { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border-dim); padding: 2rem; border-radius: 4px; transition: all var(--tr); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); cursor: pointer; }
    .faq-item.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); }
    .faq-item.open { border-color: var(--gold); }
    .faq-question { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
    .faq-question::after { content: '+'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 300; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.3s; }
    .faq-item.open .faq-question::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
    .faq-answer { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease, margin-top 0.3s; }
    .faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 200px; margin-top: 1rem; }

    /* ============================================================
       CTA BANNER
       ============================================================ */
    .cta-banner { position: relative; background: var(--deep); padding: 8rem 0; overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .cta-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 100% at 50% 100%, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%); }
    .cta-inner { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .cta-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 300; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .cta-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
    .cta-sub { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; }
    .cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    /* ============================================================
       FOOTER
       ============================================================ */
    .site-footer { background: var(--black); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 4rem 0 2rem; }
    .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
    .footer-brand { max-width: 280px; }
    .footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .footer-logo-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; background: transparent; border-radius: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: visible; }
    .footer-logo-icon img { width: 40px; height: 40px; object-fit: contain; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(58,181,230,0.2)); }
    .footer-brand-name { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--white); }
    .footer-tagline-sm { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gold); margin: 0.5rem 0 0.8rem; }
    .footer-desc { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
    .footer-col h5 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
    .footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
    .footer-links a { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); transition: color 0.3s; }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dim); padding-top: 2rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
    .footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .footer-seo-keywords { font-size: 0.6rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

    /* ============================================================
       SCROLL REVEAL
       ============================================================ */
    [data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    [data-reveal-left] { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    [data-reveal-right] { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    [data-reveal].revealed, [data-reveal-left].revealed, [data-reveal-right].revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0); }
    [data-reveal-delay="1"].revealed { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    [data-reveal-delay="2"].revealed { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    [data-reveal-delay="3"].revealed { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

    /* ============================================================
       RESPONSIVE
       ============================================================ */
    @media(max-width: 1024px) {
      .concept-grid, .roi-grid, .machine-showcase-grid, .dealer-grid, .global-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
      .features-grid, .support-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .roi-calc-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    }
    @media(max-width: 1180px) {
      .nav-links { display: none; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: rgba(7,8,10,0.98); flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.2rem; z-index: 998; backdrop-filter: blur(16px); }
      .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
      .nav-links li > a { font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; padding: 0.75rem 2rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
      .nav-links li > a:hover, .nav-links li > a.active { color: var(--white); }
      .nav-links li > a::after { display: none; }
      .nav-roi-item { margin-left: 0; margin-top: 1rem; }
      /* dropdown removed — Partner Portal is a direct pill link */
      .nav-roi-link { font-size: 0.75rem !important; padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem !important; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .features-grid, .support-grid, .locations-cards, .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .journey-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .journey-steps::before { display: none; }
      .proof-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .location-pins-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .hero-stat-badge { display: none; }
    }
    @media(max-width: 480px) {
      .journey-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .pricing-pills { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    }
  
    /* ============================================================
       ENHANCED UPDATES v3.0 — Luxury Niche Boutique Upgrades
       ============================================================ */

    /* ---- 1. HERO CENTERED ---- */
    .hero.hero--centered { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-content.hero-centered {
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 860px;
      padding: 0 2rem;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .hero-content.hero-centered .tagline-badge { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-content.hero-centered .hero-sub { text-align: center; max-width: 620px; }
    .hero-cta.hero-cta-centered { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-content.hero-centered .tagline-badge::after { display: none; }

    /* ---- 2. LOGO GLOWING HALO EFFECT ---- */
    .logo-icon {
      position: relative;
    }
    .logo-icon::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: -8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58,181,230,0.35) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.2) 50%, transparent 75%);
      animation: logo-halo 3s ease-in-out infinite;
      z-index: -1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .logo-icon::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: -4px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
      animation: logo-halo 3s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
      z-index: -1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    @keyframes logo-halo {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
      50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.12); }
    }
    .logo-icon img {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(58,181,230,0.5)) drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.3));
      transition: filter 0.4s ease;
    }
    .site-logo:hover .logo-icon img {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(58,181,230,0.7)) drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(201,168,76,0.45));
    }

    /* ---- 3. INTERACTIVE JOURNEY SECTION ---- */
    .journey-interactive {
      margin-top: 4rem;
      max-width: 1100px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }

    .journey-nav {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .journey-nav-connector {
      flex: 1;
      max-width: 100px;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold-dim));
      position: relative;
    }
    .journey-nav-connector::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -1px;
      left: 0;
      height: 3px;
      width: 0%;
      background: var(--gold);
      transition: width 0.6s ease;
    }

    .journey-nav-btn {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 0.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .jnb-num {
      width: 52px; height: 52px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      background: var(--deep);
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      position: relative;
    }
    .jnb-num::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: -4px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }
    .jnb-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      transition: color 0.4s ease;
    }

    .journey-nav-btn.active .jnb-num {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.2), 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    }
    .journey-nav-btn.active .jnb-num::after {
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    }
    .journey-nav-btn.active .jnb-label { color: var(--gold); }

    .journey-nav-btn.completed .jnb-num {
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
      color: var(--gold-light);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
    }
    .journey-nav-btn.completed .jnb-label { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7); }

    .journey-panels { position: relative; min-height: 380px; }

    .journey-panel {
      display: none;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 4rem;
      align-items: center;
      animation: panel-in 0.5s ease both;
    }
    .journey-panel.active { display: grid; }
    @keyframes panel-in { from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(20px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }

    /* JP Visual Section */
    .jp-visual {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      min-height: 320px;
    }

    /* Screen Mockup - Browse */
    .jp-screen-mockup {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 380px;
      background: #0a0d12;
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      border-radius: 8px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
    }
    .jp-screen-header {
      padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      background: #0d1018;
    }
    .jp-dots { display: flex; gap: 5px; }
    .jp-dots span { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
    .jp-dots span:first-child { background: #ff6b6b; }
    .jp-dots span:nth-child(2) { background: #ffd93d; }
    .jp-dots span:nth-child(3) { background: #6bcb77; }
    .jp-screen-title { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.55rem; letter-spacing: 0.25em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-left: 0.5rem; }

    .jp-scent-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); }
    .jp-scent {
      background: #0d1018;
      padding: 1rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
      cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .jp-scent:hover, .jp-scent--active { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06); }
    .jp-scent--active { border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
    .jp-scent-orb {
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    }
    .jp-scent span { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; }
    .jp-scent em { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }
    .jp-scent-note { font-size: 0.55rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

    /* Payment Mockup */
    .jp-payment-mockup {
      width: 100%; max-width: 340px;
      background: #0a0d12;
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 2rem;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .jp-pay-price {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
    }
    .jp-pay-label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; }
    .jp-pay-amount { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }
    .jp-pay-methods { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.6rem; width: 100%; }
    .jp-pay-chip {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; justify-content: center;
      padding: 0.6rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 6px;
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      color: var(--muted);
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .jp-pay-chip--pulse {
      border-color: var(--teal);
      color: var(--teal-light);
      animation: pay-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
      box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(58,181,230,0.2);
    }
    @keyframes pay-pulse { 0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(58,181,230,0.2)} 50%{box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(58,181,230,0.4)} }
    .jp-pay-tap-ring {
      width: 60px; height: 60px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px solid var(--teal-light);
      opacity: 0.5;
      animation: tap-ring 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes tap-ring { 0%,100%{transform:scale(0.8);opacity:0.3} 50%{transform:scale(1.2);opacity:0.7} }

    /* Dispense Mockup */
    .jp-dispense-mockup {
      width: 100%; max-width: 320px;
      display: flex; justify-content: center;
    }
    .jp-dispense-body {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1018 0%, #060810 100%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
      width: 200px;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
    }
    .jp-dispense-label { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--gold-light); text-align: center; }
    .jp-nozzle-area {
      position: relative;
      width: 60px; height: 80px;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
    }
    .jp-nozzle {
      width: 20px; height: 30px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2a2d35, #1a1d25);
      border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    }
    .jp-spray-burst {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    .jp-spray-burst span {
      position: absolute;
      width: 4px; height: 4px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(58,181,230,0.6);
      animation: spray-particle 1.5s ease-out infinite;
    }
    .jp-spray-burst span:nth-child(1) { --tx:-20px; --ty:30px; animation-delay:0s; }
    .jp-spray-burst span:nth-child(2) { --tx:-8px; --ty:35px; animation-delay:0.2s; }
    .jp-spray-burst span:nth-child(3) { --tx:2px; --ty:40px; animation-delay:0.1s; }
    .jp-spray-burst span:nth-child(4) { --tx:12px; --ty:32px; animation-delay:0.3s; }
    .jp-spray-burst span:nth-child(5) { --tx:22px; --ty:28px; animation-delay:0.15s; }
    @keyframes spray-particle {
      0% { opacity:0; transform: translate(0,0) scale(0); }
      30% { opacity:0.8; }
      100% { opacity:0; transform: translate(var(--tx), var(--ty)) scale(1.5); }
    }
    .jp-dispense-counter {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold);
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.2rem; line-height: 1;
    }
    .jp-dispense-counter span { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.4rem; }
    .jp-dispense-timer { width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
    .jp-timer-bar {
      width: 100%; height: 2px;
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
      border-radius: 1px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;
    }
    .jp-timer-bar::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), var(--teal-light));
      animation: timer-fill 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes timer-fill { 0%{width:0%} 80%{width:100%} 100%{width:100%;opacity:0} }
    .jp-dispense-timer span { font-size: 0.58rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

    /* Feel Good Mockup */
    .jp-feelgood-mockup {
      width: 280px; height: 280px;
      position: relative;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .jp-aura-ring {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
      animation: aura-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .jp-aura-ring.ring-1 { width: 80px; height: 80px; animation-delay: 0s; }
    .jp-aura-ring.ring-2 { width: 150px; height: 150px; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
    .jp-aura-ring.ring-3 { width: 220px; height: 220px; animation-delay: 1s; }
    @keyframes aura-pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:0.2;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:0.6;transform:scale(1.04)} }
    .jp-check-center { position: relative; z-index: 2; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.4)); }
    .jp-scent-words { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
    .jp-scent-words span {
      position: absolute;
      font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
      animation: word-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
      animation-delay: calc(var(--wi, 0) * 1s);
    }
    @keyframes word-float { 0%,100%{opacity:0.3;transform:translateY(0)} 50%{opacity:0.8;transform:translateY(-5px)} }

    /* Journey Text */
    .jp-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
    .jp-step-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
      border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
      border-radius: 2px;
      padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem;
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.25em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase;
      width: fit-content;
    }
    .jp-text h3 {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .jp-text p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8; }
    .jp-detail-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
    .jp-detail-chips span {
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.3);
      border-radius: 2px;
      color: var(--teal-light);
      background: rgba(58,181,230,0.04);
    }

    /* Progress Bar */
    .journey-progress-bar {
      width: 100%; height: 2px;
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
      border-radius: 1px;
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-top: 3rem;
    }
    .journey-progress-fill {
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), var(--teal-light));
      border-radius: 1px;
      transition: width 0.6s ease;
      width: 25%;
    }

    /* ---- 4. PARTNERSHIP TIMELINE ---- */
    .partnership-timeline {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0;
      padding: 2rem;
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 8px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .ptl-step {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 24px 56px 1fr;
      gap: 0 1rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
      padding-bottom: 0;
    }
    .ptl-step--last { }

    .ptl-connector {
      grid-column: 1;
      grid-row: 1 / 3;
      width: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold-dim));
      margin: 28px auto 0;
      height: calc(100% + 1rem);
      min-height: 40px;
    }
    .ptl-step--last .ptl-connector { display: none; }

    .ptl-node {
      grid-column: 2;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .ptl-icon {
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      background: var(--card2);
      color: var(--muted);
      transition: all 0.3s;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .ptl-icon--gold {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    }
    .ptl-step:hover .ptl-icon { border-color: var(--gold-dim); color: var(--gold-light); }

    .ptl-num {
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.5rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.7;
    }

    .ptl-content {
      grid-column: 3;
      padding: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    }
    .ptl-content h4 {
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }
    .ptl-content p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

    .ptl-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
      border-radius: 2px;
      background: rgba(58,181,230,0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.25);
      color: var(--teal-light);
    }
    .ptl-tag--gold {
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
      border-color: var(--gold-dim);
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    /* ---- 5. LUXURY ACCENT: Floating scent particles in hero ---- */
    .hero-scent-orbs {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-scent-orbs span {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(40px);
      animation: orb-drift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
      opacity: 0;
    }
    .hero-scent-orbs span:nth-child(1) { width:200px;height:200px;background:rgba(201,168,76,0.04);top:20%;left:60%;animation-delay:0s; }
    .hero-scent-orbs span:nth-child(2) { width:150px;height:150px;background:rgba(58,181,230,0.04);top:60%;right:20%;animation-delay:4s; }
    .hero-scent-orbs span:nth-child(3) { width:120px;height:120px;background:rgba(201,168,76,0.03);bottom:30%;left:30%;animation-delay:8s; }
    @keyframes orb-drift { 0%,100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(0,0)} 30%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.7;transform:translate(20px,-30px)} 70%{opacity:0.5} }

    /* ---- 6. LUXURY SCENT BRAND STRIP (new section) ---- */
    .scent-brand-strip {
      padding: 3rem 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--black), var(--deep));
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .scent-brand-strip-inner {
      display: flex; gap: 3rem; align-items: center;
      animation: brand-scroll 20s linear infinite;
      width: max-content;
    }
    .scent-brand-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
      font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1rem;
      color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
      white-space: nowrap;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .scent-brand-item .sbi-dot {
      width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-dim);
    }
    @keyframes brand-scroll { from{transform:translateX(0)} to{transform:translateX(-50%)} }

    /* ---- 7. RESPONSIVE updates ---- */
    @media(max-width: 768px) {
      .journey-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
      .journey-panel.active { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
      .journey-nav { gap: 0.3rem; }
      .journey-nav-connector { max-width: 40px; }
      .jnb-num { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
      .jnb-label { display: none; }
      .jp-visual { min-height: 220px; }
      .jp-screen-mockup { max-width: 280px; }
      .ptl-step { grid-template-columns: 18px 48px 1fr; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       v3.1 — NEW PAGES & SITE ARCHITECTURE STYLES
       ============================================================ */

    /* PAGE HERO (inner pages) */
    .page-hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 42vh;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
      padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--black);
    }
    .page-hero-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 100%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black) 0%, var(--deep) 100%);
    }
    .page-hero-content {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .page-hero-eyebrow { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.62rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:1rem; }
    .page-hero-title { font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4rem);font-weight:300;color:var(--white);line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:1rem; }
    .page-hero-title em { font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-light); }
    .page-hero-sub { font-size:0.95rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:540px;line-height:1.7; }

    /* HERO QUICK NAV */
    .hero-quick-nav {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
      margin-top: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-quick-nav a { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.62rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);transition:color 0.3s;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;padding-bottom:2px; }
    .hero-quick-nav a:hover { color:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold-dim); }
    .hqn-sep { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);font-size:0.6rem; }

    /* HOME SPECS TEASER */
    .home-specs-teaser { display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;margin-top:2rem; }
    .hst-item { display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:1rem; }
    .hst-icon { width:36px;height:36px;flex-shrink:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:rgba(201,168,76,0.07);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);border-radius:8px;color:var(--gold); }
    .hst-item div { flex:1; }
    .hst-item strong { display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:0.15rem; }
    .hst-item p { font-size:0.78rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;margin:0; }

    /* EXPLORE CARDS GRID */
    .explore-cards {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .explore-card {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.2rem;
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 1.8rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--text);
      transition: all var(--tr);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .explore-card::before { content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--gold-dim),transparent);opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.4s; }
    .explore-card:hover { border-color:var(--gold-dim);transform:translateY(-4px);color:var(--text); }
    .explore-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }
    .explore-card--featured { border-color:var(--gold-dim);background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%,var(--card) 60%); }
    .explore-card--featured::before { opacity:1; }
    .explore-card-icon { width:44px;height:44px;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--gold);opacity:0.7;transition:opacity 0.3s; }
    .explore-card-icon svg { width:100%;height:100%; }
    .explore-card:hover .explore-card-icon { opacity:1; }
    .explore-card-body { flex:1; }
    .explore-card-body h3 { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.82rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:0.5rem;text-transform:uppercase; }
    .explore-card-body p { font-size:0.8rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;margin:0; }
    .explore-card-tag { display:inline-block;margin-top:0.6rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.52rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--gold);color:var(--black);padding:0.2rem 0.6rem;border-radius:2px; }
    .explore-card-arrow { font-size:1rem;color:var(--gold-dim);flex-shrink:0;align-self:center;transition:transform 0.3s,color 0.3s; }
    .explore-card:hover .explore-card-arrow { transform:translateX(4px);color:var(--gold); }

    /* NAV DROPDOWN */

    /* PROMISE GRID (Why Vendique) */
    .promise-grid { display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem;margin-top:0; }
    .promise-card { background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border-dim);border-radius:6px;padding:2rem;position:relative;transition:all var(--tr);opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px); }
    .promise-card.revealed { opacity:1;transform:translateY(0); }
    .promise-card:hover { border-color:var(--gold-dim);transform:translateY(-4px); }
    .promise-card-num { position:absolute;top:1.2rem;right:1.2rem;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(201,168,76,0.08);line-height:1; }
    .promise-icon { width:44px;height:44px;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
    .promise-icon svg { width:100%;height:100%; }
    .promise-card h3 { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:0.7rem; }
    .promise-card p { font-size:0.82rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65; }

    /* PARTNERSHIP MODELS GRID */
    .partnership-models-grid { display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.5rem; }
    .pm-card {
      background:var(--card);
      border:1px solid var(--border-dim);
      border-radius:6px;
      padding:2rem;
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;
      position:relative;
      transition:all var(--tr);
      opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);
    }
    .pm-card.revealed { opacity:1;transform:translateY(0); }
    .pm-card:hover { border-color:var(--gold-dim);transform:translateY(-4px); }
    .pm-card--featured { border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.3);background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%,var(--card) 60%); }
    .pm-badge { position:absolute;top:-10px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);background:var(--gold);color:var(--black);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.52rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:0.2rem 0.8rem;border-radius:2px;white-space:nowrap; }
    .pm-header { display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:1rem; }
    .pm-icon { width:40px;height:40px;color:var(--gold);opacity:0.7; }
    .pm-icon svg { width:100%;height:100%; }
    .pm-num { font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(201,168,76,0.12);line-height:1; }
    .pm-card h3 { font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:0.2rem; }
    .pm-tagline { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.58rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:1rem; }
    .pm-card > p { font-size:0.82rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65;flex:1; }
    .pm-benefits { list-style:none;margin:1rem 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.5rem; }
    .pm-benefits li { font-size:0.78rem;color:var(--text);padding-left:1rem;position:relative; }
    .pm-benefits li::before { content:'✓';position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--gold);font-size:0.7rem; }
    .pm-ideal { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.6rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:0.05em;margin-top:0.5rem;padding-top:0.8rem;border-top:1px solid var(--border-dim); }

    /* INCOME SCENARIOS */
    .income-scenarios { display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem;margin-top:0; }
    .income-scenario { background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border-dim);border-radius:6px;padding:2rem;opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:all 0.6s ease;position:relative;overflow:hidden; }
    .income-scenario.revealed { opacity:1;transform:translateY(0); }
    .income-scenario--featured { border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
    .scenario-badge { position:absolute;top:0;right:0;background:var(--gold);color:var(--black);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.5rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:0.3rem 0.8rem; }
    .scenario-header { display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.8rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
    .scenario-icon { font-size:1.8rem;flex-shrink:0; }
    .scenario-header h4 { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:0.2rem; }
    .scenario-tag { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.55rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal-light); }
    .scenario-stats { display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.6rem; }
    .ss-row { display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:0.78rem;padding-bottom:0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-dim); }
    .ss-row:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
    .ss-row span:first-child { color:var(--muted); }
    .ss-row span:last-child { color:var(--white);font-weight:500; }
    .ss-row--highlight span:last-child { color:var(--gold-light); }
    .ss-row--gold { border-top:1px solid var(--gold-dim);padding-top:0.5rem;margin-top:0.3rem; }
    .ss-row--gold span { color:var(--gold) !important;font-weight:600 !important; }

    /* VENUE TYPE GRID (Locations) */
    .venue-type-grid { display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem; }
    .venue-type-card { background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border-dim);border-radius:6px;padding:2rem;transition:all var(--tr);opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px); }
    .venue-type-card.revealed { opacity:1;transform:translateY(0); }
    .venue-type-card:hover { border-color:var(--gold-dim);transform:translateY(-4px); }
    .vtc-icon { font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:1rem; }
    .venue-type-card h3 { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:0.6rem; }
    .venue-type-card p { font-size:0.82rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:1rem; }
    .vtc-stats { display:flex;gap:0.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap; }
    .vtc-stats span { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.55rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:0.25rem 0.6rem;border:1px solid var(--border-dim);border-radius:2px;color:var(--teal-light); }

    /* FIT CHECKER (Locations) */
    .fit-checker { display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1rem;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto; }
    .fit-item { display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border-dim);border-radius:4px;padding:1.5rem;transition:all 0.3s;opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px); }
    .fit-item.revealed { opacity:1;transform:translateY(0); }
    .fit-item--yes { border-color:rgba(74,222,128,0.15); }
    .fit-item--yes:hover { border-color:rgba(74,222,128,0.35); }
    .fit-icon { width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:700;background:rgba(74,222,128,0.1);color:#4ade80;border:1px solid rgba(74,222,128,0.3); }
    .fit-content h4 { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:0.3rem; }
    .fit-content p { font-size:0.8rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;margin:0; }

    /* PARTNERSHIP MODELS PAGE — benefit-item & partnership-benefits */
    .partnership-benefits { display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.5rem;margin-top:2rem; }
    .benefit-item { display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:flex-start; }
    .benefit-num { width:32px;height:32px;flex-shrink:0;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--gold); }
    .benefit-content h4 { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:0.2rem; }
    .benefit-content p { font-size:0.8rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6; }

    /* PARTNERSHIP GRID (about-page style 2-col) */
    .partnership-grid { display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:5rem;align-items:start; }

    /* RESPONSIVE */
    @media(max-width:1024px) {
      .partnership-models-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
      .explore-cards { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
      .promise-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
      .income-scenarios { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      .venue-type-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
      .partnership-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:3rem; }
    }
    @media(max-width:768px) {
      .partnership-models-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      .explore-cards { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      .promise-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      .venue-type-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      .fit-checker { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      /* .nav-dropdown hidden via base CSS + JS toggle on mobile */
      .hero-quick-nav { display:none; }
      .page-hero { min-height:36vh; }
    }

    /* ================================================================
       JOURNEY SECTION V2 — Ultra-Modern Static Visual Timeline
       ================================================================ */

    .journey-section-v2 {
      background: var(--deep);
      padding: 8rem 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .jsv2-bg-orb {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .jsv2-bg-orb--1 { width:500px;height:500px;top:-100px;left:-200px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(120,60,200,0.08),transparent 70%); }
    .jsv2-bg-orb--2 { width:400px;height:400px;top:40%;right:-150px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(58,181,230,0.07),transparent 70%); }
    .jsv2-bg-orb--3 { width:350px;height:350px;bottom:-80px;left:30%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,168,76,0.05),transparent 70%); }

    .jsv2-header { text-align:center; max-width:620px; margin:0 auto 6rem; }

    /* Timeline */
    .jsv2-timeline { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }

    .jsv2-step {
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
      gap:0 3rem;
      align-items:start;
      position:relative;
      margin-bottom:0;
    }

    .jsv2-step-meta {
      display:flex;
      flex-direction:column;
      align-items:center;
      padding-top:2rem;
      position:relative;
      z-index:2;
    }

    .jsv2-step-pill {
      display:flex;
      flex-direction:column;
      align-items:center;
      gap:0.4rem;
      padding:1rem 0.8rem;
      border-radius:12px;
      border:1px solid transparent;
      width:80px;
      text-align:center;
      position:relative;
      z-index:1;
    }
    .jsv2-pill--violet { background:rgba(120,60,200,0.12); border-color:rgba(120,60,200,0.35); box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(120,60,200,0.1); }
    .jsv2-pill--teal   { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.1);  border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.35);  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(58,181,230,0.1); }
    .jsv2-pill--rose   { background:rgba(220,80,120,0.1);  border-color:rgba(220,80,120,0.35);  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(220,80,120,0.1); }
    .jsv2-pill--gold   { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.1);  border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.35);  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.1); }

    .jsv2-pill-num {
      font-family:var(--serif);
      font-size:1.4rem;
      font-weight:300;
      line-height:1;
    }
    .jsv2-pill--violet .jsv2-pill-num { color:#a87de8; }
    .jsv2-pill--teal   .jsv2-pill-num { color:#3ab5e6; }
    .jsv2-pill--rose   .jsv2-pill-num { color:#e85090; }
    .jsv2-pill--gold   .jsv2-pill-num { color:#c9a84c; }

    .jsv2-pill-label {
      font-family:var(--sans);
      font-size:0.52rem;
      font-weight:700;
      letter-spacing:0.15em;
      text-transform:uppercase;
      color:var(--muted);
    }

    .jsv2-connector {
      flex:1;
      width:2px;
      min-height:80px;
      margin-top:0.5rem;
      background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0.06),rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
      position:relative;
    }
    .jsv2-connector::after {
      content:'';
      position:absolute;
      bottom:0;
      left:0;
      width:100%;
      height:0%;
      background:inherit;
    }

    /* Cards */
    .jsv2-card {
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
      gap:3.5rem;
      align-items:center;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-radius:20px;
      padding:3rem;
      margin:1.5rem 0 3rem;
      position:relative;
      overflow:hidden;
      transition:transform 0.3s ease,border-color 0.3s ease;
    }
    .jsv2-card:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); }
    .jsv2-card--browse:hover { border-color:rgba(120,60,200,0.3); }
    .jsv2-card--pay:hover    { border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.3); }
    .jsv2-card--spray:hover  { border-color:rgba(220,80,120,0.3); }
    .jsv2-card--feelgood:hover { border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }

    .jsv2-step--reverse .jsv2-card { direction:rtl; }
    .jsv2-step--reverse .jsv2-card > * { direction:ltr; }

    .jsv2-card-glow {
      position:absolute;
      inset:0;
      border-radius:20px;
      pointer-events:none;
      opacity:0.4;
    }
    .jsv2-glow--violet { background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 0%,rgba(120,60,200,0.12),transparent 60%); }
    .jsv2-glow--teal   { background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%,rgba(58,181,230,0.1),transparent 60%); }
    .jsv2-glow--rose   { background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 100%,rgba(220,80,120,0.1),transparent 60%); }
    .jsv2-glow--gold   { background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,rgba(201,168,76,0.08),transparent 60%); }

    /* Graphic areas */
    .jsv2-graphic {
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      min-height:300px;
      position:relative;
    }

    /* BROWSE GRAPHIC - screen mockup */
    .jsv2-screen {
      width:100%;
      max-width:340px;
      background:#07090e;
      border:1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.35);
      border-radius:12px;
      overflow:hidden;
      box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 0 40px rgba(120,60,200,0.1);
    }
    .jsv2-screen-bar {
      padding:0.75rem 1rem;
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.2);
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      gap:0.5rem;
      background:rgba(120,60,200,0.08);
    }
    .jsv2-screen-dots { display:flex;gap:5px; }
    .jsv2-screen-dots span { width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%; }
    .jsv2-screen-dots span:nth-child(1) { background:#ff6b6b; }
    .jsv2-screen-dots span:nth-child(2) { background:#ffd93d; }
    .jsv2-screen-dots span:nth-child(3) { background:#6bcb77; }
    .jsv2-screen-bar-label { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.52rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.2em;color:#a87de8;flex:1; }
    .jsv2-screen-bar-hint { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.48rem;letter-spacing:0.1em;color:rgba(168,125,232,0.5); }
    .jsv2-scent-grid { display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;background:rgba(120,60,200,0.1); }
    .jsv2-scent {
      background:#08090f;
      padding:1rem;
      display:flex;
      flex-direction:column;
      align-items:center;
      gap:0.6rem;
      position:relative;
      cursor:default;
    }
    .jsv2-scent--active { background:rgba(120,60,200,0.08); }
    .jsv2-scent-orb { width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%; }
    .jsv2-scent-info { display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:0.15rem;text-align:center; }
    .jsv2-scent-name { font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:0.7rem;color:var(--white); }
    .jsv2-scent-notes { font-size:0.5rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:0.05em; }
    .jsv2-scent-price { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.62rem;font-weight:700;color:#a87de8; }
    .jsv2-selected-badge {
      position:absolute;top:6px;right:6px;
      width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:50%;
      background:#a87de8;
      color:white;font-size:0.55rem;
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    }

    /* PAY GRAPHIC */
    .jsv2-pay-card {
      width:100%;max-width:320px;
      background:#07090e;
      border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.3);
      border-radius:16px;
      padding:2rem 1.5rem;
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.25rem;align-items:center;
      box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 0 40px rgba(58,181,230,0.08);
    }
    .jsv2-pay-selected {
      display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.5rem;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.55rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.12em;
      color:var(--gold);text-transform:uppercase;
    }
    .jsv2-pay-amount {
      font-family:var(--serif);font-size:3.5rem;font-weight:300;
      color:var(--white);line-height:1;
    }
    .jsv2-pay-amount sup { font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--muted);vertical-align:super;margin-left:2px; }
    .jsv2-pay-methods-grid { display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0.6rem;width:100%; }
    .jsv2-pay-method {
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:0.4rem;
      padding:0.75rem 0.5rem;
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius:8px;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.55rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.06em;
      color:var(--muted);
      transition:all 0.3s;
      cursor:default;
    }
    .jsv2-pay-method--active {
      border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.5);
      color:#3ab5e6;
      background:rgba(58,181,230,0.06);
      box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(58,181,230,0.15);
      animation:jsv2-pay-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
      position:relative;
    }
    .jsv2-pay-nfc-ring {
      position:absolute;
      inset:-6px;
      border-radius:12px;
      border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.3);
      animation:jsv2-ring-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes jsv2-pay-pulse { 0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(58,181,230,0.15)} 50%{box-shadow:0 0 35px rgba(58,181,230,0.35)} }
    @keyframes jsv2-ring-pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:0.4;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:0.8;transform:scale(1.05)} }
    .jsv2-pay-status {
      display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.5rem;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.52rem;letter-spacing:0.1em;color:var(--muted);
    }
    .jsv2-pay-status-dot {
      width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#3ab5e6;
      animation:jsv2-blink 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes jsv2-blink { 0%,100%{opacity:0.3} 50%{opacity:1} }

    /* SPRAY GRAPHIC */
    .jsv2-dispenser {
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:1.25rem;
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0a0d14,#060810);
      border:1px solid rgba(220,80,120,0.3);
      border-radius:20px;
      padding:2rem 2.5rem;
      width:220px;
      box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 0 40px rgba(220,80,120,0.08);
    }
    .jsv2-dispenser-label {
      font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:0.68rem;
      color:rgba(220,80,120,0.9);text-align:center;letter-spacing:0.05em;
    }
    .jsv2-nozzle-wrap { position:relative;width:60px;height:90px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center; }
    .jsv2-nozzle-body {
      width:24px;height:36px;
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,#2a2d38,#181b26);
      border-radius:0 0 6px 6px;
      border:1px solid rgba(220,80,120,0.25);
    }
    .jsv2-spray-cloud { position:absolute;bottom:-5px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%); }
    .jsv2-spray-particle {
      position:absolute;
      width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;
      background:var(--c,rgba(220,80,120,0.6));
      animation:jsv2-spray 1.8s ease-out infinite;
      animation-delay:var(--d,0s);
    }
    .jsv2-spray-particle--lg { width:8px;height:8px; }
    @keyframes jsv2-spray {
      0% { opacity:0;transform:translate(0,0) scale(0); }
      25%{ opacity:0.9; }
      100%{ opacity:0;transform:translate(var(--tx,0),var(--ty,40px)) scale(1.8); }
    }
    .jsv2-dispense-stats {
      display:flex;gap:2rem;justify-content:center;width:100%;
    }
    .jsv2-dispense-stat { display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:0.2rem; }
    .jsv2-stat-val {
      font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;color:#e85090;line-height:1;
    }
    .jsv2-stat-val sup { font-size:0.7rem;color:var(--muted);vertical-align:super; }
    .jsv2-stat-lbl { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.5rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.1em;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase; }
    .jsv2-timer-track {
      width:100%;height:3px;background:rgba(220,80,120,0.15);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;
    }
    .jsv2-timer-fill {
      height:100%;
      background:linear-gradient(to right,#e85090,#a87de8);
      border-radius:2px;
      animation:jsv2-timer 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes jsv2-timer { 0%{width:0%} 85%{width:100%;opacity:1} 100%{width:100%;opacity:0} }

    /* FEEL GOOD GRAPHIC */
    .jsv2-feelgood-center {
      width:300px;height:300px;
      position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    }
    .jsv2-aura {
      position:absolute;border-radius:50%;
      animation:jsv2-aura-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .jsv2-aura--1 { width:70px;height:70px;border:1.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.5); animation-delay:0s; }
    .jsv2-aura--2 { width:130px;height:130px;border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); animation-delay:0.6s; }
    .jsv2-aura--3 { width:200px;height:200px;border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.2); animation-delay:1.2s; }
    .jsv2-aura--4 { width:280px;height:280px;border:1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.12); animation-delay:1.8s; }
    @keyframes jsv2-aura-pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:0.3;transform:scale(0.97)} 50%{opacity:0.8;transform:scale(1.02)} }
    .jsv2-fg-icon { position:relative;z-index:2;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.5)); }
    .jsv2-fg-words { position:absolute;inset:0; }
    .jsv2-fg-word {
      position:absolute;
      font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:0.72rem;
      color:rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
      animation:jsv2-word-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
      animation-delay:calc(var(--wi,0) * 0.7s);
    }
    @keyframes jsv2-word-float { 0%,100%{opacity:0.3;transform:translateY(0)} 50%{opacity:0.9;transform:translateY(-6px)} }

    /* Floating chips */
    .jsv2-float-chip {
      position:absolute;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.55rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
      padding:0.35rem 0.9rem;
      border-radius:20px;
      backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    }
    .jsv2-float-chip--a { top:8px;right:0;background:rgba(120,60,200,0.2);border:1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.4);color:#a87de8; }
    .jsv2-float-chip--b { bottom:16px;left:0;background:rgba(120,60,200,0.15);border:1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.35);color:#a87de8; }
    .jsv2-float-chip--c { top:8px;left:0;background:rgba(58,181,230,0.15);border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.4);color:#3ab5e6; }
    .jsv2-float-chip--d { bottom:16px;right:0;background:rgba(58,181,230,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.35);color:#3ab5e6; }
    .jsv2-float-chip--e { bottom:8px;right:0;background:rgba(220,80,120,0.15);border:1px solid rgba(220,80,120,0.4);color:#e85090; }

    /* Card text */
    .jsv2-card-text { display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.2rem; }
    .jsv2-card-text h3 { font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem);font-weight:300;color:var(--white);line-height:1.2; }
    .jsv2-card-text h3 em { font-style:italic; }
    .jsv2-card--browse h3 em { color:#a87de8; }
    .jsv2-card--pay h3 em    { color:#3ab5e6; }
    .jsv2-card--spray h3 em  { color:#e85090; }
    .jsv2-card--feelgood h3 em { color:#c9a84c; }
    .jsv2-card-text p { font-size:0.9rem;color:var(--text);line-height:1.8; }

    /* Chips */
    .jsv2-chips { display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;margin-top:0.5rem; }
    .jsv2-chips span {
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.55rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
      padding:0.3rem 0.8rem;border-radius:3px;
    }
    .jsv2-chips span           { border:1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.35);color:#a87de8;background:rgba(120,60,200,0.08); }
    .jsv2-chips--teal span     { border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.35);color:#3ab5e6;background:rgba(58,181,230,0.06); }
    .jsv2-chips--rose span     { border:1px solid rgba(220,80,120,0.35);color:#e85090;background:rgba(220,80,120,0.06); }
    .jsv2-chips--gold span     { border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);color:#c9a84c;background:rgba(201,168,76,0.06); }

    /* Summary bar */
    .jsv2-summary {
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
      gap:0;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-radius:16px;
      padding:2rem 3rem;
      margin-top:4rem;
    }
    .jsv2-summary-item {
      display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;
      padding:0 2rem;
    }
    .jsv2-summary-item div { display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.2rem; }
    .jsv2-summary-item strong { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;color:var(--white); }
    .jsv2-summary-item span { font-size:0.72rem;color:var(--muted); }
    .jsv2-sum-icon {
      width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;
    }
    .jsv2-sum-icon--violet { background:rgba(120,60,200,0.15);border:1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.3);color:#a87de8; }
    .jsv2-sum-icon--teal   { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.3);color:#3ab5e6; }
    .jsv2-sum-icon--rose   { background:rgba(220,80,120,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(220,80,120,0.3);color:#e85090; }
    .jsv2-sum-icon--gold   { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);color:#c9a84c; }
    .jsv2-sum-arrow { font-size:1.2rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);flex-shrink:0; }

    /* ================================================================
       FAQ V2 — Interactive Accordion (Fully Fixed)
       ================================================================ */

    .faq-section-v2 { padding:8rem 0; }

    .faqv2-grid {
      max-width:900px;
      margin:0 auto;
      display:flex;
      flex-direction:column;
      gap:1rem;
    }

    .faqv2-item {
      border-radius:12px;
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
      overflow:hidden;
      transition:border-color 0.3s,box-shadow 0.3s;
    }
    .faqv2-item--violet.faqv2-open { border-color:rgba(120,60,200,0.4); box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(120,60,200,0.08); }
    .faqv2-item--teal.faqv2-open   { border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.4);  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(58,181,230,0.08); }
    .faqv2-item--gold.faqv2-open   { border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.4);  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.08); }
    .faqv2-item--rose.faqv2-open   { border-color:rgba(220,80,120,0.4);  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(220,80,120,0.08); }

    .faqv2-trigger {
      width:100%;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      gap:1.2rem;
      padding:1.5rem 2rem;
      background:none;
      border:none;
      cursor:pointer;
      text-align:left;
    }
    .faqv2-num {
      font-family:var(--serif);
      font-size:0.85rem;
      font-weight:300;
      flex-shrink:0;
      width:30px;
    }
    .faqv2-item--violet .faqv2-num { color:#a87de8; }
    .faqv2-item--teal   .faqv2-num { color:#3ab5e6; }
    .faqv2-item--gold   .faqv2-num { color:#c9a84c; }
    .faqv2-item--rose   .faqv2-num { color:#e85090; }

    .faqv2-question {
      flex:1;
      font-family:var(--sans);
      font-size:0.85rem;
      font-weight:600;
      color:var(--white);
      line-height:1.4;
    }

    .faqv2-icon {
      flex-shrink:0;
      width:32px;height:32px;
      border-radius:8px;
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      color:var(--muted);
      transition:all 0.3s ease;
    }
    .faqv2-item--violet .faqv2-icon { border-color:rgba(120,60,200,0.3); }
    .faqv2-item--teal   .faqv2-icon { border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.3); }
    .faqv2-item--gold   .faqv2-icon { border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
    .faqv2-item--rose   .faqv2-icon { border-color:rgba(220,80,120,0.3); }

    .faqv2-open .faqv2-icon { transform:rotate(45deg); }
    .faqv2-item--violet.faqv2-open .faqv2-icon { color:#a87de8;background:rgba(120,60,200,0.15); }
    .faqv2-item--teal.faqv2-open   .faqv2-icon { color:#3ab5e6;background:rgba(58,181,230,0.12); }
    .faqv2-item--gold.faqv2-open   .faqv2-icon { color:#c9a84c;background:rgba(201,168,76,0.12); }
    .faqv2-item--rose.faqv2-open   .faqv2-icon { color:#e85090;background:rgba(220,80,120,0.12); }

    .faqv2-plus { transition:transform 0.3s ease; }

    .faqv2-answer {
      max-height:0;
      overflow:hidden;
      transition:max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    }
    .faqv2-open .faqv2-answer {
      max-height:400px;
    }
    .faqv2-answer-inner {
      padding:0 2rem 1.5rem calc(2rem + 30px + 1.2rem);
    }
    .faqv2-answer-inner p {
      font-size:0.88rem;
      color:var(--text);
      line-height:1.8;
    }

    /* ================================================================
       RESPONSIVE UPDATES
       ================================================================ */
    @media(max-width:1024px) {
      .jsv2-step { grid-template-columns:80px 1fr; gap:0 2rem; }
      .jsv2-card { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:2rem; padding:2rem; }
      .jsv2-step--reverse .jsv2-card { direction:ltr; }
      .jsv2-summary { gap:1rem; padding:1.5rem; }
      .jsv2-summary-item { padding:0 1rem; }
    }
    @media(max-width:768px) {
      .jsv2-step { grid-template-columns:60px 1fr; gap:0 1rem; }
      .jsv2-step-pill { width:60px;padding:0.7rem 0.4rem; }
      .jsv2-pill-num { font-size:1.1rem; }
      .jsv2-card { padding:1.5rem; }
      .jsv2-graphic { min-height:220px; }
      .jsv2-summary { flex-direction:column;gap:1.5rem;padding:2rem 1.5rem; }
      .jsv2-sum-arrow { transform:rotate(90deg); }
      .jsv2-summary-item { padding:0; }
      .jsv2-screen { max-width:280px; }
      .jsv2-pay-card { max-width:280px; }
      .faqv2-trigger { padding:1.2rem 1.25rem;gap:0.8rem; }
      .faqv2-answer-inner { padding:0 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
    }

    /* ================================================================
       BACK TO TOP BUTTON
       ================================================================ */
    #vq-back-top {
      position:fixed;
      bottom:2rem;right:2rem;
      width:46px;height:46px;
      border-radius:50%;
      background:rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
      border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
      color:var(--gold);
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
      cursor:pointer;
      opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);
      transition:opacity 0.3s,transform 0.3s,background 0.3s;
      z-index:999;
      pointer-events:none;
    }
    #vq-back-top.vq-btt-visible {
      opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);pointer-events:auto;
    }
    #vq-back-top:hover {
      background:rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    }

    /* ================================================================
       MACHINES PAGE v3 — Ultra-Modern Redesign
       ================================================================ */

    /* ---- HERO ---- */
    .mach-hero {
      position:relative;
      background:var(--black);
      overflow:hidden;
      padding:5rem 0 4rem;
      min-height:88vh;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
    }
    .mach-hero-bg { position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none; }
    .mach-hero-grid {
      position:absolute;inset:0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size:60px 60px;
    }
    .mach-hero-orb {
      position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(90px);pointer-events:none;
    }
    .mach-hero-orb--1 { width:600px;height:600px;top:-150px;right:-100px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(120,60,200,0.1),transparent 70%); }
    .mach-hero-orb--2 { width:500px;height:500px;bottom:-100px;left:-80px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(58,181,230,0.08),transparent 70%); }
    .mach-hero-orb--3 { width:300px;height:300px;top:40%;left:40%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,168,76,0.05),transparent 70%); }

    .mach-hero-flex {
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
      gap:4rem;
      align-items:center;
      position:relative;
      z-index:1;
    }
    .mach-hero-eyebrow {
      display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.6rem;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.6rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.25em;text-transform:uppercase;
      color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:1.2rem;
    }
    .mach-hero-dot {
      width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);
      animation:mach-hero-blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes mach-hero-blink { 0%,100%{opacity:0.4;box-shadow:none} 50%{opacity:1;box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(201,168,76,0.8)} }
    .mach-hero-title {
      font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.8rem);font-weight:300;
      color:var(--white);line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:1.5rem;
    }
    .mach-hero-title em { font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-light); }
    .mach-hero-sub {
      font-size:0.95rem;color:var(--text);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:2rem;
    }
    .mach-hero-tags {
      display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;
    }
    .mach-hero-tags span {
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.55rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
      padding:0.3rem 0.85rem;border-radius:20px;
      border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);background:rgba(201,168,76,0.07);color:#e8c97a;
    }

    /* Hero machine silhouettes */
    .mach-hero-visual { display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;position:relative; }
    .mach-sil-wrap { display:flex;gap:2.5rem;align-items:flex-end;position:relative;padding-bottom:1.5rem; }
    .mach-sil { position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:0.75rem; }
    .mach-sil-glow { position:absolute;bottom:-20px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:120%;height:30px;filter:blur(20px);border-radius:50%; }
    .mach-sil-glow--gold { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }
    .mach-sil-glow--teal { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.35); }
    .mach-sil-body {
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0e111a,#080b12);
      border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;
      box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    }
    .mach-sil--lcd .mach-sil-body { width:100px;height:220px; }
    .mach-sil-body--compact { width:70px;height:155px; }
    .mach-sil-screen-lg {
      flex:1;
      background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#101420,#060810);
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:5px;
      padding:8px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    }
    .mach-sil-brand {
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.5rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.25em;color:rgba(201,168,76,0.8);
    }
    .mach-sil-lines { display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;width:70%; }
    .mach-sil-lines span { height:1.5px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border-radius:1px; }
    .mach-sil-lines span:nth-child(2) { width:80%; }
    .mach-sil-lines span:nth-child(3) { width:60%; }
    .mach-sil-scanline {
      position:absolute;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
      background:linear-gradient(to right,transparent,rgba(58,181,230,0.4),transparent);
      animation:mach-scan 3s ease-in-out infinite;
      top:0;
    }
    @keyframes mach-scan { 0%{top:0;opacity:0} 10%{opacity:1} 90%{opacity:1} 100%{top:100%;opacity:0} }
    .mach-sil-touch {
      padding:5px 6px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;align-items:center;
    }
    .mach-sil-touch--sm { padding:3px 4px; }
    .mach-sil-dot-row { display:flex;gap:4px; }
    .mach-sil-dot { width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
    .mach-sil-dot.active { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.6);border-color:var(--gold); }
    .mach-sil-pay-row { display:flex;gap:3px; }
    .mach-sil-pay-row span {
      font-size:0.3rem;padding:1.5px 3px;
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border-radius:2px;color:var(--muted);
    }
    .mach-sil-pay-row span.active { border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.4);color:#3ab5e6; }
    .mach-sil-nozzle { width:12px;height:20px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#2a2d38,#181b26);border-radius:0 0 3px 3px;border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15); }
    .mach-sil-base { height:8px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#181b26,#0e1018);border-top:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1); }
    .mach-sil-base--compact { height:6px; }
    .mach-sil-compact-panel { flex:1;padding:6px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:3px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.15);background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#10141e,#060810); }

    .mach-sil-label {
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.52rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
      color:var(--muted);
    }
    .mach-sil-callout {
      position:absolute;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.48rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
      padding:0.22rem 0.55rem;border-radius:20px;white-space:nowrap;
      background:rgba(201,168,76,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);color:#e8c97a;
    }
    .mach-sil-callout--teal { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.1);border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.35);color:#3ab5e6; }
    .mach-sil-callout--a { top:-10px;left:-55px; }
    .mach-sil-callout--b { top:50%;left:-65px;transform:translateY(-50%); }
    .mach-sil-callout--c { top:20px;right:-60px; }

    .mach-sil-spray-particles { position:absolute;bottom:30px;left:42%; }
    .mach-hsp {
      position:absolute;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;
      background:var(--c,rgba(201,168,76,0.6));
      animation:mach-hero-spray 2.2s ease-out infinite;
      animation-delay:var(--d,0s);
    }
    .mach-hsp--lg { width:9px;height:9px; }
    @keyframes mach-hero-spray {
      0%{ opacity:0;transform:translate(0,0) scale(0); }
      20%{ opacity:0.9; }
      100%{ opacity:0;transform:translate(var(--tx,0),var(--ty,50px)) scale(2); }
    }

    /* ---- SHARED SECTION HEADER ---- */
    .mach-section-header { text-align:center;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 4rem; }

    /* ---- MODEL TABS ---- */
    .mach-model-tabs {
      display:flex;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:3rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
    }
    .mach-tab {
      display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.75rem;
      padding:1rem 2rem;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius:10px;
      cursor:pointer;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.05em;
      color:var(--muted);
      transition:all 0.3s ease;
      position:relative;
    }
    .mach-tab:hover { border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);color:var(--white); }
    .mach-tab--active {
      background:rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
      border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
      color:var(--white);
      box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    }
    .mach-tab-icon { color:var(--muted);transition:color 0.3s; }
    .mach-tab--active .mach-tab-icon { color:var(--gold); }
    .mach-tab-rec {
      position:absolute;top:-10px;right:12px;
      font-size:0.45rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
      padding:0.2rem 0.55rem;border-radius:10px;
      background:var(--gold);color:var(--black);
    }

    /* ---- MODEL PANELS ---- */
    .mach-models-section { padding:7rem 0;background:var(--dark);position:relative; }

    .mach-model-panel { animation:mach-panel-in 0.5s ease both; }
    @keyframes mach-panel-in { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }

    .mach-panel-inner {
      display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:5rem;align-items:start;
    }

    /* Machine 3D scene */
    .mach-3d-scene {
      position:relative;
      display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center;
      min-height:480px;
      padding:2rem;
    }
    .mach-3d-glow {
      position:absolute;bottom:0;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
      width:80%;height:40px;filter:blur(25px);border-radius:50%;
    }
    .mach-glow--gold { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.5); }
    .mach-glow--teal { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.45); }
    .mach-machine-body {
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0e111a 0%,#080b12 100%);
      border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;
      position:relative;z-index:1;
      box-shadow:0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),0 0 60px rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
    }
    .mach-body--lcd { width:200px;border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25); }
    .mach-body--compact { width:140px;border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.25); }

    /* LCD Ad screen */
    .mach-lcd-ad-screen {
      background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#0f1520 0%,#060810 100%);
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
      padding:1.5rem 1rem;
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:0.6rem;
      min-height:220px;justify-content:center;
      position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    }
    .mach-lcd-brand { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.55rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.35em;color:rgba(201,168,76,0.7);text-transform:uppercase; }
    .mach-lcd-headline { font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1rem;color:var(--white);text-align:center;line-height:1.2; }
    .mach-lcd-sub { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.42rem;letter-spacing:0.18em;color:var(--muted);text-align:center; }
    .mach-lcd-cta { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.48rem;letter-spacing:0.15em;color:rgba(58,181,230,0.8);text-align:center;animation:mach-cta-blink 2.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
    @keyframes mach-cta-blink { 0%,100%{opacity:0.5} 50%{opacity:1} }
    .mach-lcd-scanline {
      position:absolute;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
      background:linear-gradient(to right,transparent,rgba(58,181,230,0.3),transparent);
      animation:mach-scan 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;top:0;
    }

    /* Touch section */
    .mach-touch-section { border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);padding:0.6rem; }
    .mach-scent-list { margin-bottom:0.4rem; }
    .mach-sl-row {
      display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
      padding:0.32rem 0.5rem;border-radius:3px;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.48rem;color:var(--muted);
      transition:background 0.2s;
    }
    .mach-sl-active { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.1);color:var(--white); }
    .mach-sl-price { color:var(--gold);font-weight:600; }
    .mach-pay-strip { display:flex;gap:3px;padding:0.4rem 0.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap; }
    .mach-ps-btn {
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.42rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.05em;
      padding:0.22rem 0.5rem;border-radius:3px;
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);color:var(--muted);
    }
    .mach-ps-active { border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.5);color:#3ab5e6;background:rgba(58,181,230,0.08); }

    /* Nozzle zone */
    .mach-nozzle-zone { padding:0.75rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:0.3rem;position:relative; }
    .mach-nozzle-tip { width:18px;height:28px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#2a2d38,#181b26);border-radius:0 0 4px 4px;border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2); }
    .mach-spray-cloud { position:relative;width:50px;height:50px; }
    .mach-sp {
      position:absolute;top:0;left:50%;
      width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--c,rgba(201,168,76,0.6));
      animation:mach-spray-anim 1.8s ease-out infinite;animation-delay:var(--d,0s);
    }
    .mach-sp--lg { width:7px;height:7px; }
    @keyframes mach-spray-anim {
      0%{ opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,0) scale(0); }
      25%{ opacity:0.9; }
      100%{ opacity:0;transform:translate(calc(-50% + var(--tx,0)),var(--ty,30px)) scale(2); }
    }
    .mach-base { height:10px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#181b26,#0c0e14);border-top:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1); }
    .mach-base--compact { border-top-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.1); }

    /* Compact machine specific */
    .mach-compact-top-panel {
      padding:0.7rem;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#10141e,#060810);
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.15);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:0.3rem;min-height:60px;justify-content:center;
    }
    .mach-compact-screen {
      padding:0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.1);
    }
    .mach-ct-head { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.42rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;color:rgba(58,181,230,0.7);margin-bottom:0.4rem;text-align:center; }
    .mach-ct-grid { display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:3px;margin-bottom:0.35rem; }
    .mach-ct-item { display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:2px;padding:0.3rem 0.2rem;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid transparent;cursor:default; }
    .mach-ct-item.active { border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.3);background:rgba(58,181,230,0.06); }
    .mach-ct-orb { width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
    .mach-ct-item span { font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:0.4rem;color:var(--white);text-align:center;line-height:1.1; }

    /* Callouts on machine scene */
    .mach-callout {
      position:absolute;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.5rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
      padding:0.28rem 0.7rem;border-radius:20px;white-space:nowrap;z-index:2;
      background:rgba(201,168,76,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);color:#e8c97a;
    }
    .mach-co--top { top:24px;right:10px; }
    .mach-co--mid { top:50%;right:10px;transform:translateY(-50%); }
    .mach-co--bot { bottom:60px;right:10px; }
    .mach-co--teal { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.1);border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.35);color:#3ab5e6; }

    /* Model info panel */
    .mach-panel-info { padding-top:1rem; }
    .mach-model-badge {
      display:inline-block;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.52rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
      padding:0.3rem 0.85rem;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:1.2rem;
    }
    .mach-badge--gold { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);color:#e8c97a; }
    .mach-badge--teal { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.4);color:#3ab5e6; }

    .mach-model-name {
      font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);font-weight:300;color:var(--white);line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:0.5rem;
    }
    .mach-model-name em { font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-light); }
    .mach-model-desc { font-size:0.88rem;color:var(--text);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:2rem; }

    /* Highlights */
    .mach-highlights { display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;margin-bottom:2rem; }
    .mach-hl {
      display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.4rem;
      padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;border-radius:6px;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.58rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.06em;
    }
    .mach-hl--gold   { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);color:#e8c97a; }
    .mach-hl--teal   { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.08);border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.3);color:#3ab5e6; }
    .mach-hl--violet { background:rgba(120,60,200,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.3);color:#a87de8; }
    .mach-hl--rose   { background:rgba(220,80,120,0.08);border:1px solid rgba(220,80,120,0.3);color:#e85090; }

    /* Spec table (in model panel) */
    .mach-spec-table {
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;
      margin-bottom:2rem;
    }
    .mach-spec-head {
      display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
      padding:0.7rem 1.2rem;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.52rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);
    }
    .mach-spec-row {
      display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
      padding:0.75rem 1.2rem;
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      align-items:center;
      transition:background 0.2s;cursor:default;
    }
    .mach-spec-row:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
    .mach-spec-row:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.025); }
    .msk {
      display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.5rem;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.7rem;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }
    .msk svg { flex-shrink:0;color:var(--muted); }
    .msv { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.72rem;color:var(--text); }
    .msv--gold { color:var(--gold);font-weight:600; }
    .msv--teal { color:#3ab5e6;font-weight:600; }

    .mach-panel-cta { display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap; }

    /* ---- COMPARISON TABLE ---- */
    .mach-compare-section { padding:7rem 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden; }
    .mach-compare-bg { position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none; }
    .mach-compare-orb { position:absolute;width:500px;height:500px;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(58,181,230,0.04),transparent 60%);filter:blur(60px); }

    .mach-compare-wrap {
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
    }
    .mach-compare-header {
      display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1.5fr 1.5fr;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .mcc-label,.mcc-m1,.mcc-m2 { padding:1.5rem 1.5rem; }
    .mcc-m1 { border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
    .mcc-m2 { border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
    .mcc-badge {
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:0.4rem;
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.55rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
      padding:0.3rem 0.7rem;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:0.6rem;
    }
    .mcc-badge--gold { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);color:#e8c97a; }
    .mcc-badge--teal { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.35);color:#3ab5e6; }
    .mcc-m-name { font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--white); }
    .mcc-m-sub { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.62rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:0.2rem;letter-spacing:0.05em; }

    .mach-compare-row {
      display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1.5fr 1.5fr;
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      cursor:pointer;transition:background 0.2s;
    }
    .mach-compare-row:last-of-type { border-bottom:none; }
    .mach-compare-row:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.025); }
    .mach-cr--hl { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important; }
    .mach-cr--same .mcc-val { color:rgba(58,181,230,0.75); }
    .mcc-label,.mcc-val { padding:0.85rem 1.5rem;font-size:0.8rem; }
    .mcc-label { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:500; }
    .mcc-val { border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);color:var(--text); }
    .mcc-val--gold { color:var(--gold);font-weight:600; }
    .mcc-val--teal { color:#3ab5e6;font-weight:600; }
    .mach-compare-foot {
      padding:1rem 1.5rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.58rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:0.05em;
    }

    /* ---- TECH FEATURES ---- */
    .mach-tech-section { padding:7rem 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--dark); }
    .mach-tech-bg { position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none; }
    .mach-tech-grid-pat {
      position:absolute;inset:0;
      background-image:
        radial-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size:30px 30px;
      mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,black 30%,transparent 70%);
    }

    .mach-tech-grid {
      display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem;
      position:relative;z-index:1;
    }
    .mach-tech-card {
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-radius:14px;padding:2rem;
      transition:transform 0.3s ease,border-color 0.3s ease,box-shadow 0.3s ease;
      position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    }
    .mach-tech-card::before {
      content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;border-radius:14px 14px 0 0;
      opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.3s;
    }
    .mach-tc--gold::before  { background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); }
    .mach-tc--violet::before{ background:linear-gradient(to right,#7840c8,#a87de8); }
    .mach-tc--teal::before  { background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--teal),var(--teal-light)); }
    .mach-tc--rose::before  { background:linear-gradient(to right,#c04070,#e85090); }
    .mach-tech-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); }
    .mach-tc--gold:hover   { border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.3);box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.06); }
    .mach-tc--violet:hover { border-color:rgba(120,60,200,0.3);box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(120,60,200,0.06); }
    .mach-tc--teal:hover   { border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.3);box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(58,181,230,0.06); }
    .mach-tc--rose:hover   { border-color:rgba(220,80,120,0.3);box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(220,80,120,0.06); }
    .mach-tech-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }

    .mach-tc-icon-wrap {
      width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
      margin-bottom:1rem;
    }
    .mach-tc-icon--gold   { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);color:var(--gold); }
    .mach-tc-icon--violet { background:rgba(120,60,200,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.3);color:#a87de8; }
    .mach-tc-icon--teal   { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.3);color:#3ab5e6; }
    .mach-tc-icon--rose   { background:rgba(220,80,120,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(220,80,120,0.3);color:#e85090; }

    .mach-tc-stat {
      font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.52rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
      margin-bottom:0.6rem;
    }
    .mach-tc--gold   .mach-tc-stat { color:rgba(201,168,76,0.8); }
    .mach-tc--violet .mach-tc-stat { color:rgba(168,125,232,0.8); }
    .mach-tc--teal   .mach-tc-stat { color:rgba(58,181,230,0.8); }
    .mach-tc--rose   .mach-tc-stat { color:rgba(232,80,144,0.8); }

    .mach-tech-card h4 { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:0.6rem; }
    .mach-tech-card p  { font-size:0.8rem;color:var(--text);line-height:1.75; }

    /* ---- HOW IT WORKS ---- */
    .mach-how-section { padding:7rem 0;background:var(--deep); }
    .mach-how-timeline {
      display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;
      gap:0;flex-wrap:wrap;
      margin-top:1rem;
    }
    .mach-how-step {
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;
      width:200px;padding:1.5rem 1rem;
    }
    .mach-how-icon-circle {
      width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:0.75rem;
    }
    .mach-how-ic--violet { background:rgba(120,60,200,0.15);border:1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.4); }
    .mach-how-ic--teal   { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.4); }
    .mach-how-ic--rose   { background:rgba(220,80,120,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(220,80,120,0.4); }
    .mach-how-ic--gold   { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }
    .mach-how-num {
      font-family:var(--serif);font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--muted);
      margin-bottom:0.5rem;letter-spacing:0.1em;
    }
    .mach-how-step h5 { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
    .mach-how-step p  { font-size:0.75rem;color:var(--text);line-height:1.7; }
    .mach-how-step--violet h5 { color:#a87de8; }
    .mach-how-step--teal   h5 { color:#3ab5e6; }
    .mach-how-step--rose   h5 { color:#e85090; }
    .mach-how-step--gold   h5 { color:var(--gold); }

    .mach-how-connector {
      flex-shrink:0;width:60px;height:1px;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      margin-top:30px;align-self:flex-start;
    }

    /* ---- CUSTOMISATION ---- */
    .mach-custom-section { padding:7rem 0; }
    .mach-custom-grid {
      display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem;
    }
    .mach-custom-card {
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-radius:12px;padding:2rem;
      transition:transform 0.3s,border-color 0.3s;
    }
    .mach-custom-card:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); }
    .mach-cc--violet:hover { border-color:rgba(120,60,200,0.3); }
    .mach-cc--gold:hover   { border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
    .mach-cc--teal:hover   { border-color:rgba(58,181,230,0.3); }
    .mach-cc--rose:hover   { border-color:rgba(220,80,120,0.3); }

    .mach-cc-icon {
      width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:1rem;
    }
    .mach-cc-icon--violet { background:rgba(120,60,200,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.3);color:#a87de8; }
    .mach-cc-icon--gold   { background:rgba(201,168,76,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);color:var(--gold); }
    .mach-cc-icon--teal   { background:rgba(58,181,230,0.09);border:1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.3);color:#3ab5e6; }
    .mach-cc-icon--rose   { background:rgba(220,80,120,0.09);border:1px solid rgba(220,80,120,0.3);color:#e85090; }
    .mach-custom-card h4 { font-family:var(--sans);font-size:0.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:0.6rem; }
    .mach-custom-card p  { font-size:0.78rem;color:var(--text);line-height:1.75; }

    /* ---- FAQ ---- */
    .mach-faq-section { padding:7rem 0; }

    /* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */
    @media(max-width:1100px) {
      .mach-hero-flex { grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center; }
      .mach-hero-visual { justify-content:center; }
      .mach-panel-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:3rem; }
      .mach-3d-scene { min-height:300px; }
      .mach-tech-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
      .mach-custom-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    }
    @media(max-width:768px) {
      .mach-hero { min-height:auto;padding:4rem 0 3rem; }
      .mach-sil-wrap { gap:1.5rem; }
      .mach-sil--lcd .mach-sil-body { width:75px;height:170px; }
      .mach-sil-body--compact { width:52px;height:120px; }
      .mach-sil-callout { display:none; }
      .mach-compare-header,.mach-compare-row { grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr; }
      .mcc-label,.mcc-val { padding:0.7rem 0.8rem;font-size:0.68rem; }
      .mach-tech-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      .mach-custom-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      .mach-how-timeline { flex-direction:column;align-items:center; }
      .mach-how-connector { width:1px;height:30px;margin:0; }
      .mach-body--lcd { width:150px; }
      .mach-body--compact { width:110px; }
    }

    /* ================================================================
       VENDIQUE v4 — Partnership Hero Card, Scent Carousel,
       WhatsApp Widget, Sticky CTA, Lazy-Load, ROI Counter
       ================================================================ */

    /* ── PARTNERSHIP PAGE v2 ────────────────────────────────────── */
    .pm-section { padding: 7rem 0; position: relative; }
    .pm-section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }

    /* 2-column grid: hero card left, stack right */
    /* Partnership grid: hero card full-width top row, 3 equal cards below */
    .pm-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      align-items: stretch;
    }
    /* Hero card spans all 3 columns */
    .pm-card--wide {
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    /* ── BASE PM CARD ── */
    .pm-card {
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 2rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform 0.35s var(--tr), border-color 0.35s var(--tr), box-shadow 0.35s var(--tr);
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    /* Push the CTA button to the bottom of each card */
    .pm-card .btn { margin-top: auto; }
    .pm-card > p { flex: 1; }
    .pm-card.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    /* Icon style for non-hero cards */
    .pm-icon {
      width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .pm-icon--teal   { background: rgba(58,181,230,0.1);  border: 1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.3);  color: #3ab5e6; }
    .pm-icon--violet { background: rgba(120,60,200,0.1);  border: 1px solid rgba(120,60,200,0.3);  color: #a87de8; }
    .pm-icon--rose   { background: rgba(220,80,120,0.1);  border: 1px solid rgba(220,80,120,0.3);  color: #e85090; }
    .pm-icon--gold   { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);  color: var(--gold); }

    .pm-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
    .pm-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); line-height: 1; }

    .pm-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
    .pm-tagline { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.56rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; display: block; }
    .pm-card > p, .pm-desc { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
    .pm-benefits { list-style: none; margin: 0.8rem 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
    .pm-benefits li { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text); padding-left: 1.1rem; position: relative; }
    .pm-benefits li::before { content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.65rem; top: 1px; }
    .pm-ideal { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.58rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-top: 0.8rem; padding-top: 0.75rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dim); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }

    /* Hover states for stacked cards */
    .pm-card--rental:hover  { border-color: rgba(58,181,230,0.3);  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(58,181,230,0.06);  transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .pm-card--investor:hover{ border-color: rgba(120,60,200,0.3);  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(120,60,200,0.06);  transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .pm-card--event:hover   { border-color: rgba(220,80,120,0.3);  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(220,80,120,0.06);  transform: translateY(-3px); }

    /* ── VENUE HOST — HERO STANDOUT CARD ── */
    .pm-card--hero {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d1018 0%, #0f131c 40%, #0a0d14 100%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow:
        0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.08) inset,
        0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
        0 0 60px rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
    }
    .pm-card--hero.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .pm-card--hero:hover {
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.55);
      box-shadow:
        0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.12) inset,
        0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
        0 0 80px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    /* glowing background gradient inside hero card */
    .pm-hero-bg-glow {
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 280px; pointer-events: none;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    /* "Most Popular" badge — top ribbon style */
    .pm-popular-badge {
      position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
      color: var(--black);
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.52rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem 0.45rem 0.9rem;
      border-radius: 0 18px 0 12px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
      z-index: 2;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
    }

    .pm-card-inner {
      padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: start;
    }
    /* Left col: icon, title, description, stats */
    .pm-card-inner-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    /* Right col: benefits list + ideal + cta */
    .pm-card-inner-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding-top: 0.5rem; }
    @media(max-width: 900px) {
      .pm-card-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; padding: 2rem; }
    }

    /* Hero icon: layered rings + SVG */
    .pm-hero-icon-wrap {
      position: relative; width: 70px; height: 70px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .pm-hero-icon-ring {
      position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid;
      animation: pm-ring-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .pm-hero-ring--1 { inset: 0; border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35); animation-delay: 0s; }
    .pm-hero-ring--2 { inset: -10px; border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); animation-delay: 0.8s; }
    @keyframes pm-ring-pulse {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
      50%       { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 1; }
    }
    .pm-hero-icon-svg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.2), rgba(201,168,76,0.08));
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
      border-radius: 50%;
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .pm-hero-num {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(201,168,76,0.07); line-height: 1;
      position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 2rem;
    }

    .pm-card--hero h3 {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem; line-height: 1.15;
    }
    .pm-card--hero .pm-tagline { color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 0.6rem; }
    .pm-card--hero .pm-desc { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .pm-card--hero .pm-desc strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }

    .pm-benefits--hero li { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); gap: 0.6rem; }
    .pm-benefits--hero li::before { color: var(--gold-light); }

    /* Key stats row inside hero card */
    .pm-hero-stats {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 1rem 0;
      margin: 1.5rem 0 1.2rem;
    }
    .pm-hs { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
    .pm-hs-div { width: 1px; height: 32px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.18); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .pm-hs-val { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold-light); line-height: 1; }
    .pm-hs-lbl { display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.52rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.25rem; }

    .pm-card--hero .pm-ideal {
      border-top-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .pm-card--hero .pm-ideal svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

    .pm-hero-cta {
      display: block; text-align: center;
      padding: 1rem;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
    }
    .pm-hero-cta:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 50px rgba(201,168,76,0.5); }

    @media(max-width: 900px) {
      .pm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .pm-card--wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    }
    @media(min-width: 901px) and (max-width: 1100px) {
      .pm-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    }

    /* ── SCENT CAROUSEL ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .scent-carousel-section {
      padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black) 0%, var(--deep) 100%);
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }
    .scent-carousel-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 32px 32px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 20%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .scent-carousel-header {
      text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 3rem;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .scent-carousel-title {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
      font-weight: 300; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .scent-carousel-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
    .scent-carousel-sub { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); }

    /* Carousel wrapper — the viewport */
    .scent-carousel-wrap {
      position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 4rem;
    }

    /* Sliding track */
    .scent-carousel-track {
      display: flex;
      transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
      will-change: transform;
      touch-action: pan-y;
    }

    /* Individual scent card */
    .scent-card {
      min-width: 100%; padding: 0 0.5rem;
      display: flex; justify-content: center;
    }
    .scent-card-inner {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: center;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 780px;
      transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    }
    .scent-card-inner:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

    /* Orb */
    .scent-orb-wrap {
      position: relative;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      aspect-ratio: 1;
    }
    .scent-orb {
      width: 180px; height: 180px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
      animation: scent-orb-float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    @keyframes scent-orb-float {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
      50%       { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02); }
    }
    .scent-orb-ring {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid;
      animation: scent-ring-expand 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .scent-orb-ring      { width: 220px; height: 220px; }
    .scent-orb-ring--2   { width: 270px; height: 270px; animation-delay: 1s; }
    @keyframes scent-ring-expand {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
      50%       { transform: scale(1.04); opacity: 0.3; }
    }

    /* Spray particles on the orb */
    .scent-spray-anim {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
      pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
    }
    .scent-spray-anim span {
      position: absolute;
      width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--c, rgba(201,168,76,0.6));
      animation: scent-spray-drift 3s ease-out infinite;
      animation-delay: var(--d, 0s);
      transform-origin: center;
    }
    @keyframes scent-spray-drift {
      0%  { opacity: 0; transform: translate(0,0) scale(0); }
      20% { opacity: 0.9; }
      100%{ opacity: 0; transform: translate(var(--tx,0), var(--ty,0)) scale(2.5); }
    }

    /* Text side */
    .scent-card-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
    .scent-card-num {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    }
    .scent-card-name {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1;
    }
    .scent-card-notes {
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    }
    .scent-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.75;
    }
    .scent-card-footer {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      margin-top: 0.5rem; padding-top: 1rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
    .scent-card-price {
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
    }
    .scent-available-dot {
      width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
      flex-shrink: 0; animation: scent-dot-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes scent-dot-pulse {
      0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 currentColor; opacity: 1; }
      50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px transparent; opacity: 0.7; }
    }
    .scent-card-avail {
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
    }

    /* Navigation buttons */
    .scent-nav {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      color: var(--white); cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.25s ease; z-index: 5;
    }
    .scent-nav:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5); color: var(--gold); }
    .scent-nav--prev { left: 0; }
    .scent-nav--next { right: 0; }
    .scent-nav:disabled { opacity: 0.3; cursor: not-allowed; pointer-events: none; }

    /* Dots */
    .scent-dots {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    .scent-dot {
      width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border: none; cursor: pointer;
      padding: 0; transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    .scent-dot--active {
      width: 20px; border-radius: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
    }

    /* Counter */
    .scent-counter {
      text-align: center; margin-top: 1rem;
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--muted);
    }

    /* Mobile: stack orb above text */
    @media(max-width: 640px) {
      .scent-carousel-wrap { padding: 0 2.5rem; }
      .scent-card-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center;
      }
      .scent-orb { width: 120px; height: 120px; }
      .scent-orb-ring     { width: 150px; height: 150px; }
      .scent-orb-ring--2  { width: 185px; height: 185px; }
      .scent-card-name { font-size: 1.6rem; }
      .scent-card-footer { justify-content: center; }
      .scent-nav { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
    }

    /* ── LIVE ROI COUNTER ── */
    /* stat-nums animate when .roi-count-fired is added to .stats-strip */
    .roi-counter { display: inline-block; transition: none; }

    /* ── WHATSAPP FLOATING WIDGET ─────────────────────────────── */
    .vq-whatsapp-widget {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 5.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
      z-index: 9990;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-end; gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Tooltip popup */
    .vq-wa-tooltip {
      background: #1a1f2e;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 16px;
      width: 290px;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
      overflow: hidden;
      transform: scale(0.85) translateY(10px);
      transform-origin: bottom right;
      opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
      transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), opacity 0.25s ease;
    }
    .vq-wa-tooltip.vq-wa-open {
      opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    }

    .vq-wa-tooltip-inner {
      padding: 1.2rem;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; position: relative;
    }
    .vq-wa-avatar { position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .vq-wa-online-dot {
      position: absolute; bottom: 1px; right: 1px;
      width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: #25D366; border: 2px solid #1a1f2e;
    }
    .vq-wa-text { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
    .vq-wa-name { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
    .vq-wa-status { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; color: #25D366; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .vq-wa-msg {
      font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.55;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border-radius: 8px; padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
    }
    .vq-wa-close {
      position: absolute; top: 0.75rem; right: 0.75rem;
      width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .vq-wa-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: var(--white); }

    .vq-wa-cta-btn {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.85rem;
      background: #25D366;
      color: white;
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .vq-wa-cta-btn:hover { background: #1fbc5a; color: white; }

    /* Main WhatsApp button */
    .vq-wa-btn {
      width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: #25D366;
      border: none; cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
      position: relative;
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
      flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
    }
    .vq-wa-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.06); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.55); }
    .vq-wa-label {
      position: absolute; right: 68px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      background: rgba(10,12,18,0.9); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--white); white-space: nowrap;
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }
    .vq-wa-btn:hover .vq-wa-label { opacity: 1; }

    /* Pulsing ring on button */
    .vq-wa-pulse {
      position: absolute; inset: -4px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(37,211,102,0.3);
      animation: wa-pulse 2.5s ease-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes wa-pulse {
      0%  { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
      70% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; }
      100%{ transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; }
    }

    /* ── STICKY MOBILE CTA BAR ──────────────────────────────────── */
    /* ══ STICKY CTA BAR — desktop + mobile ══════════════════════ */
    .vq-sticky-cta {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 9980;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1rem;
      background: rgba(7,8,10,0.98);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      padding: 0.7rem 2rem env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px);
      transform: translateY(100%);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
      box-shadow: 0 -8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    }
    .vq-sticky-cta.vq-sticky-visible {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    /* Left hook — desktop only */
    .vq-sc-hook {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.15rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .vq-sc-hook-eyebrow {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.55rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
    }
    .vq-sc-hook-headline {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .vq-sc-hook-headline strong { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 700; }
    /* Centre actions */
    .vq-sc-actions {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .vq-sc-btn {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      padding: 0.65rem 1.3rem;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border-radius: 8px;
      text-decoration: none;
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: none;
    }
    .vq-sc-btn--primary {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
      color: var(--black);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
    }
    .vq-sc-btn--primary:hover {
      transform: translateY(-1px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201,168,76,0.55);
      color: var(--black);
    }
    .vq-sc-btn--ghost {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .vq-sc-btn--ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4); color: var(--gold); }
    /* Right contact — desktop only */
    .vq-sc-contact {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .vq-sc-phone, .vq-sc-wa {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .vq-sc-phone { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
    .vq-sc-phone:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .vq-sc-wa {
      color: #34b88c;
      background: rgba(52,184,140,0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(52,184,140,0.2);
      padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
      border-radius: 6px;
    }
    .vq-sc-wa:hover { background: rgba(52,184,140,0.15); color: #34b88c; }
    .vq-sc-dismiss {
      background: none;
      border: none;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 0.2rem;
      transition: color 0.2s;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .vq-sc-dismiss:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
    /* Mobile — hide hook and contact, full-width buttons */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .vq-sticky-cta { padding: 0.6rem 1rem env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px); gap: 0.5rem; }
      .vq-sc-hook, .vq-sc-contact { display: none; }
      .vq-sc-actions { flex: 1; width: 100%; }
      .vq-sc-btn { flex: 1; justify-content: center; padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem; }
      .vq-sc-ghost-label { display: none; }
      .vq-sc-btn--ghost::after { content: 'ROI Calc'; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
      .vq-whatsapp-widget { bottom: 5.5rem; }
    }
    @media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1100px) {
      .vq-sc-hook { display: none; }
      .vq-sticky-cta { justify-content: center; gap: 2rem; }
    }

    /* ── LAZY-LOAD IMAGES ─────────────────────────────────────── */
    img[loading="lazy"] {
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    }
    img[loading="lazy"].lazy-loaded { opacity: 1; }

    /* Ensure machines page real photo uses lazy */
    .machine-photo-main img,
    .machine-photo-showcase img {
      loading: lazy; /* (attr set in HTML — this just ensures no layout shift) */
      width: 100%;
    }


    /* ── MODEL 1 REAL MACHINE PHOTO ─────────────────────────── */
    .mach-real-photo-wrap {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 2rem;
    }
    .mach-real-photo-glow {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .mach-real-photo {
      max-width: 320px;
      width: 100%;
      border-radius: 6px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      box-shadow:
        0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.08),
        0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
        0 0 80px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
      display: block;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .mach-real-photo-callouts {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .mach-rpc {
      position: absolute;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      right: 0.5rem;
    }
    .mach-rpc--top  { top: 22%; }
    .mach-rpc--mid  { top: 55%; }
    .mach-rpc--bot  { top: 78%; }
    .mach-rpc-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .mach-rpc-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
      border-radius: 2px;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .mach-real-photo-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0.5rem;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      z-index: 3;
    }
    .mach-real-photo-badge span {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
      padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
      border-radius: 20px;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .mach-real-photo { max-width: 220px; }
      .mach-rpc { display: none; }
    }


    /* ── ENHANCED ROI CALCULATOR STYLES ─────────────────────── */

    /* Venue Presets */
    .calc-presets {
      padding: 1.2rem 2.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .calc-presets-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    .calc-preset-btns {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .calc-preset-btn {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      color: var(--muted);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 3px;
      padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .calc-preset-btn:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
    }

    /* Bar Chart */
    .calc-chart {
      margin-top: 2rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 4px;
      padding: 1.2rem;
    }
    .calc-chart-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .calc-chart-bars {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      gap: 4px;
      height: 80px;
    }
    .ccb-wrap {
      flex: 1;
      position: relative;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
    }
    .ccb-wrap:hover .ccb-tooltip { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .ccb-tooltip {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 100%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
      padding: 0.2rem 0.4rem;
      border-radius: 2px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      pointer-events: none;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .ccb-bar {
      width: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--gold), rgba(201,168,76,0.6));
      border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
      transition: height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.2,0.64,1);
      min-height: 2px;
    }
    .calc-chart-xaxis {
      display: flex;
      gap: 4px;
      margin-top: 0.4rem;
    }
    .calc-chart-xaxis span {
      flex: 1;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.45rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
      text-align: center;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    /* Performance Meter */
    .calc-perf-meter {
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      padding: 1rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 4px;
    }
    .cpm-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .cpm-bar-wrap {
      height: 6px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius: 3px;
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }
    .cpm-bar {
      height: 100%;
      border-radius: 3px;
      transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.2,0.64,1), background 0.3s ease;
      background: var(--gold);
    }
    .cpm-tier {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* Annual Highlight */
    .calc-annual-highlight {
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.08), rgba(201,168,76,0.03));
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      border-radius: 4px;
    }
    .cah-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }
    .cah-num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .cah-sub {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-top: 0.3rem;
    }

    /* Result flash animation */
    @keyframes result-flash {
      0%   { color: var(--gold-light); transform: scale(1); }
      25%  { color: #fff; transform: scale(1.08); }
      100% { color: var(--gold-light); transform: scale(1); }
    }
    .result-flash { animation: result-flash 0.6s ease-out; }

    /* Scenario load buttons */
    .scenario-load-btn {
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      margin-top: 1rem;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      border-radius: 3px;
      padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .scenario-load-btn:hover {
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
    }

    /* Slider track fill */
    .calc-field input[type=range] {
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold) 10%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 10%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 100%);
    }


    /* ── HERO TAB NAVIGATION ──────────────────────────────────── */
    .hero-tab-nav {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-tab {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 3px;
      padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      text-decoration: none;
      position: relative;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .hero-tab:hover {
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    }
    .hero-tab-icon {
      opacity: 0.6;
      transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .hero-tab:hover .hero-tab-icon { opacity: 1; }

    /* ROI Calculator — featured gold tab */
    .hero-tab--roi {
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
      box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(201,168,76,0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    }
    .hero-tab--roi:hover {
      color: var(--gold-light);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
      box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(201,168,76,0.18), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    }
    .hero-tab--roi .hero-tab-icon { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold); }
    .hero-tab-badge {
      font-size: 0.48rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: #000;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 2px;
      padding: 0.15rem 0.35rem;
      margin-left: 0.2rem;
    }
    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .hero-tab-nav { gap: 0.4rem; }
      .hero-tab { font-size: 0.55rem; padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 420px) {
      .hero-tab-nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .hero-tab--roi { grid-column: 1 / -1; justify-content: center; }
    }

    /* ── MACHINE ENLARGE BUTTON ──────────────────────────────── */
    .mach-enlarge-btn {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0.8rem;
      right: 0.8rem;
      z-index: 4;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
      border-radius: 3px;
      padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
    .mach-enlarge-btn:hover {
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
      color: var(--gold-light);
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }
    .mach-enlarge-btn svg { color: var(--gold); }

    /* ── MACHINE PHOTO LIGHTBOX ──────────────────────────────── */
    .mach-lightbox {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 9999;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 2rem;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    }
    .mach-lightbox.mach-lb--open { opacity: 1; }

    .mach-lb-inner {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 900px;
      width: 100%;
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      border-radius: 6px;
      box-shadow: 0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
      transform: scale(0.94) translateY(20px);
      transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.2,0.64,1);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .mach-lb--open .mach-lb-inner { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }

    .mach-lb-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 1rem;
      right: 1rem;
      z-index: 5;
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      color: var(--white);
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }
    .mach-lb-close:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    }

    .mach-lb-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      background: #0a0a0a;
      line-height: 0;
    }
    .mach-lb-img {
      width: 100%;
      max-height: 65vh;
      object-fit: contain;
      display: block;
    }

    /* Annotation pins */
    .mach-lb-annotations { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
    .mach-lb-pin {
      position: absolute;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      pointer-events: auto;
    }
    .mach-lb-pin--1 { top: 18%; left: 5%; }
    .mach-lb-pin--2 { top: 52%; left: 5%; }
    .mach-lb-pin--3 { bottom: 18%; left: 5%; }

    .mach-lb-pin-dot {
      width: 10px; height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.25), 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      animation: pin-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pin-pulse {
      0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.25), 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }
      50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(201,168,76,0.15), 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.6); }
    }

    .mach-lb-pin-card {
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.82);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      border-radius: 4px;
      padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
      max-width: 200px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(-6px);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    .mach-lb--open .mach-lb-pin-card { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
    .mach-lb--open .mach-lb-pin--1 .mach-lb-pin-card { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
    .mach-lb--open .mach-lb-pin--2 .mach-lb-pin-card { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
    .mach-lb--open .mach-lb-pin--3 .mach-lb-pin-card { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

    .mach-lb-pin-card strong {
      display: block;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }
    .mach-lb-pin-card p {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      line-height: 1.4;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .mach-lb-footer {
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .mach-lb-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .mach-lb-specs {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .mach-lb-specs span {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }
    .mach-lb-dot { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important; }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .mach-lightbox { padding: 0.8rem; }
      .mach-lb-pin-card { max-width: 140px; }
      .mach-lb-pin-card strong { font-size: 0.52rem; }
      .mach-lb-pin-card p { display: none; }
      .mach-lb-footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    }


    /* ── FRAGRANCE COLLECTION GRID ───────────────────────────── */
    .scent-grid-section {
      padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black) 0%, var(--deep) 100%);
      position: relative;
    }
    .scent-grid-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 28px 28px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 10%, transparent 75%);
    }

    /* Header: two-column — title left, stats right */
    .scent-grid-header {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
      gap: 2rem 4rem;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .scent-grid-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    }
    .scent-grid-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
    .scent-grid-sub {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 520px;
    }
    .scent-grid-header-right {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.7rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .scent-stat-pill {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border-radius: 4px;
      min-width: 180px;
    }
    .ssp-num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      line-height: 1;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      min-width: 36px;
    }
    .ssp-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    /* 5-col grid on desktop, 2-col tablet, 1-col mobile */
    .scent-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      gap: 1px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-radius: 6px;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Individual card */
    .sg-card {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--black);
      padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem 1.4rem 1.6rem;
      transition: background 0.25s ease;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .sg-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0);
      transition: background 0.25s ease;
    }
    .sg-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025); }

    /* Subtle accent dot — replaces big orb */
    .sg-accent-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      position: absolute;
      top: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .sg-card-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.55rem; }

    .sg-card-top {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
    }
    .sg-num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    }
    .sg-venue-tag {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.48rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
      text-align: right;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .sg-name {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .sg-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.3rem;
    }
    .sg-tag {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.48rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border: 1px solid;
      border-radius: 2px;
      padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
      opacity: 0.8;
    }

    .sg-desc {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-top: 0.1rem;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .scent-grid-footer {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
      padding-top: 1.8rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .sgf-note {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.6;
      max-width: 560px;
    }

    /* Responsive */
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .scent-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 860px) {
      .scent-grid-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
      .scent-grid-header-right { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
      .scent-stat-pill { min-width: 140px; flex: 1; }
      .scent-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .scent-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .scent-grid-footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .sg-desc { display: none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 380px) {
      .scent-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }


    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SITE NAV HUB — replaces old explore-section
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .nav-hub-section {
      padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
      background: var(--deep);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      position: relative;
    }
    .nav-hub-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .nav-hub-header {
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .nav-hub-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.15;
    }
    .nav-hub-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }

    /* ── ROI Featured Card ─────────────────────────────────── */
    .nav-hub-roi {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 2.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.03) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--white);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      margin-bottom: 1px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .nav-hub-roi::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    }
    .nav-hub-roi:hover {
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.55);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .nav-hub-roi:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

    .nav-hub-roi-left {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      flex: 1;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .nav-hub-roi-icon {
      width: 56px; height: 56px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--gold);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .nav-hub-roi-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.5rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--black);
      background: var(--gold);
      padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
      border-radius: 2px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .nav-hub-roi-name {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .nav-hub-roi-desc {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      line-height: 1.65;
      max-width: 440px;
    }

    .nav-hub-roi-right {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-end;
      gap: 1.2rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .nav-hub-roi-preview {
      text-align: right;
    }
    .nhrp-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.55rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }
    .nhrp-num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.7rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .nhrp-num span { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4); margin: 0 0.15rem; }
    .nhrp-range {
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-top: 0.25rem;
    }
    .nav-hub-roi-cta {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
      border-radius: 3px;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-hub-roi:hover .nav-hub-roi-cta {
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
    }

    /* ── 5 Supporting Tabs ─────────────────────────────────── */
    .nav-hub-tabs {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border-top: none;
      border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .nav-hub-tab {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--text);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      position: relative;
    }
    .nav-hub-tab:last-child { border-right: none; }
    .nav-hub-tab::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
      transform-origin: left;
    }
    .nav-hub-tab:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .nav-hub-tab:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

    .nht-icon {
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }
    .nav-hub-tab:hover .nht-icon {
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .nht-body {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.2rem;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .nht-name {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      color: var(--white);
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .nht-desc {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .nht-arrow {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      align-self: flex-end;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }
    .nav-hub-tab:hover .nht-arrow {
      color: var(--gold);
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    /* Responsive */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .nav-hub-roi {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
      }
      .nav-hub-roi-right { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; }
      .nav-hub-roi-preview { text-align: left; }
      .nav-hub-tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border-radius: 0; margin-top: 1rem; }
      .nav-hub-roi { border-radius: 8px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .nav-hub-roi { padding: 1.5rem; }
      .nav-hub-roi-left { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
      .nav-hub-roi-right { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
      .nav-hub-tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .nav-hub-tab:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
      .nav-hub-tab:nth-child(3), .nav-hub-tab:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 380px) {
      .nav-hub-tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .nav-hub-tab { border-right: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
    }


    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       HOME PAGE — SUBTLE BACKGROUND GRAPHIC LAYERS
       All pointer-events:none, purely decorative, z-index: 0
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .hbg-layer {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* ── 1. Sine wave lines ───────────────────────────────── */
    .hbg-lines {
      height: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .hbg-svg {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      height: 120px;
      display: block;
      margin-top: -60px;
      margin-bottom: -60px;
    }

    /* ── 2. Dot grid ──────────────────────────────────────── */
    .hbg-dotgrid {
      height: 80px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .hbg-dotgrid-inner {
      width: 100%;
      height: 80px;
      background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 28px 28px;
      mask-image:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 100% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
    }

    /* ── 3. Geometric diamond strip ──────────────────────── */
    .hbg-geo {
      height: 0;
    }
    .hbg-geo-svg {
      width: 100%;
      height: 80px;
      display: block;
      margin-top: -40px;
      margin-bottom: -40px;
    }

    /* ── 4. Dual radial halos ─────────────────────────────── */
    .hbg-halo {
      height: 0;
      position: relative;
    }
    .hbg-halo-orb {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hbg-halo-orb--left {
      width: 600px; height: 300px;
      left: -200px; top: -150px;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(58,181,230,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }
    .hbg-halo-orb--right {
      width: 500px; height: 280px;
      right: -150px; top: -140px;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    /* ── 5. Hex SVG strip ─────────────────────────────────── */
    .hbg-hex {
      height: 0;
    }
    .hbg-hex-svg {
      width: 100%;
      height: 60px;
      display: block;
      margin-top: -30px;
      margin-bottom: -30px;
    }

    /* ── Global ambient: subtle full-page noise texture overlay ── */
    .home-ambient-bg {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: -1;
      pointer-events: none;
      /* Canvas handles ambient background — this layer is now transparent */
      background: transparent;
    }

    /* ── Corner accent marks on key sections ─────────────── */
    .scent-grid-section::after,
    .journey-section::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; right: 0;
      width: 180px; height: 180px;
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.025) 50%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* ── Stats strip — subtle scan line animation ─────────── */
    .stats-strip {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .stats-strip::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: -100%;
      width: 60%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.015), transparent);
      animation: stats-scan 8s linear infinite;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    @keyframes stats-scan {
      0%   { left: -60%; }
      100% { left: 160%; }
    }

    /* ── Machine section — cross-hair accent ─────────────── */
    .machine-showcase::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 3rem; left: 3rem;
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .machine-showcase::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 3rem; right: 3rem;
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .machine-showcase { position: relative; }

    /* ── Fragrance grid section — fine dot-grid background ── */
    .scent-grid-section {
      position: relative;
    }
    .scent-grid-section::before {
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 32px 32px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 20%, transparent 70%);
    }

    /* ── CTA banner — thin animated border top ────────────── */
    .cta-banner {
      position: relative;
    }
    .cta-banner::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 10%; right: 10%;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.4), transparent);
    }


    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .vq-progress-bar {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      height: 2px;
      width: 0%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), #e8c97a, var(--gold));
      z-index: 9999;
      transition: width 0.1s linear;
      pointer-events: none;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       BACK TO TOP
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .vq-back-top {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 7rem; right: 1.5rem;
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(10,11,15,0.85);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
      color: var(--gold);
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px);
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
      z-index: 990;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }
    .vq-back-top--visible {
      opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .vq-back-top:hover {
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       CURSOR SPOTLIGHT
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    /* cursor handled by effects.css */

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SCENT VENUE FILTER BAR
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .sg-filter-bar {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
    .sg-filter-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-right: 0.3rem;
    }
    .sg-filter-btn {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius: 3px;
      padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }
    .sg-filter-btn:hover {
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    }
    .sg-filter-btn--active {
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
    }
    .sg-card--hidden {
      display: none !important;
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       VENDIQUE AI CHATBOT WIDGET
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .vq-chat-widget {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 1.8rem;
      right: 5.5rem; /* sit left of WhatsApp button */
      z-index: 1100;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-end;
    }

    /* Toggle button */
    .vq-chat-toggle {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1208, #0f0d08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
      border-radius: 30px;
      padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem 0.65rem 0.9rem;
      color: var(--white);
      cursor: pointer;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }
    .vq-chat-toggle:hover {
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .vq-chat-toggle-icon {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 28px; height: 28px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
      border-radius: 50%;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .vq-chat-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .vq-chat-pulse {
      position: absolute;
      top: -3px; right: -3px;
      width: 10px; height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      animation: chat-pulse-anim 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes chat-pulse-anim {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
      50%       { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.5; }
    }
    .vq-chat-notify {
      position: absolute;
      top: -5px; right: -5px;
      width: 18px; height: 18px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #e8503a;
      color: white;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.52rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(0);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
    }
    .vq-chat-notify--visible {
      opacity: 1; transform: scale(1);
    }

    /* Chat panel */
    .vq-chat-panel {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: calc(100% + 0.8rem);
      right: 0;
      width: 360px;
      max-height: 520px;
      background: #0c0e13;
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
      border-radius: 16px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.06) inset;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.97);
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.1,0.64,1);
    }
    .vq-chat-panel--open {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
      pointer-events: all;
    }

    /* Panel header */
    .vq-chat-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.1), rgba(201,168,76,0.03));
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .vq-chat-header-avatar {
      position: relative;
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .vq-chat-header-avatar img { opacity: 0.9; }
    .vq-chat-online {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; right: 0;
      width: 10px; height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #22c55e;
      border: 2px solid #0c0e13;
    }
    .vq-chat-header-info { flex: 1; }
    .vq-chat-header-name {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }
    .vq-chat-header-status {
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      margin-top: 0.1rem;
    }
    .vq-chat-header-close {
      width: 28px; height: 28px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .vq-chat-header-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: var(--white); }

    /* Quick prompts */
    .vq-chat-prompts {
      padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .vq-chat-prompts-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.55rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .vq-chat-prompt-btn {
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      text-align: left;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .vq-chat-prompt-btn:hover {
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
      border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .vq-chat-prompt-btn:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

    /* Messages area */
    .vq-chat-messages {
      flex: 1;
      overflow-y: auto;
      padding: 1rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }
    .vq-chat-messages::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 3px; }
    .vq-chat-messages::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
    .vq-chat-messages::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2); border-radius: 3px; }

    /* Message bubbles */
    .vq-msg { display: flex; }
    .vq-msg--user { justify-content: flex-end; }
    .vq-msg--bot  { justify-content: flex-start; }

    .vq-msg-bubble {
      max-width: 80%;
      padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
      border-radius: 12px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .vq-msg--user .vq-msg-bubble {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.2), rgba(201,168,76,0.1));
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
      color: var(--white);
      border-radius: 12px 12px 2px 12px;
    }
    .vq-msg--bot .vq-msg-bubble {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      border-radius: 12px 12px 12px 2px;
    }

    /* Animate in */
    .vq-msg--animate .vq-msg-bubble {
      animation: msg-fadein 0.3s ease forwards;
    }
    @keyframes msg-fadein {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    /* Typing dots */
    .vq-msg--typing .vq-msg-bubble {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
      padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    }
    .vq-typing-dot {
      width: 6px; height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      animation: typing-bounce 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .vq-typing-dot:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
    .vq-typing-dot:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
    @keyframes typing-bounce {
      0%, 80%, 100% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.4; }
      40%           { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
    }

    /* Input row */
    .vq-chat-input-wrap {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .vq-chat-input {
      flex: 1;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--white);
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .vq-chat-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
    .vq-chat-input:focus { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }

    .vq-chat-send {
      width: 34px; height: 34px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
      border: none;
      color: var(--black);
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .vq-chat-send:hover { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }

    .vq-chat-footer-note {
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 0.5rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      padding: 0.4rem 1rem 0.7rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Mobile adjustments */
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .vq-chat-widget { right: 1rem; bottom: 5rem; }
      .vq-chat-panel { width: calc(100vw - 2rem); right: 0; }
      .vq-chat-label { display: none; }
      .vq-chat-toggle { padding: 0.7rem; border-radius: 50%; }
    }


/* ============================================================
   v16 ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* --- HERO LIVE COUNTER --- */
.hero-live-counter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease 0.8s both;
}
.hlc-pulse {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: livePulse 1.5s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes livePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34,197,94,0); }
}
.hlc-text { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.hlc-num { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--mono, monospace); }
.hlc-slots { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); padding-left: 1rem; }
.hlc-slot-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: #ef4444; border-radius: 50%; animation: livePulse 1.2s infinite; }
.hlc-slot-text { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.hlc-slot-text strong { color: #ef4444; }

/* --- URGENCY STRIP --- */
.urgency-item .stat-num { animation: subtleGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes subtleGlow {
  from { text-shadow: none; }
  to { text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.6); }
}

/* --- ROI RESULT ACTIONS (Email / Print / Share) --- */
.calc-result-actions {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.cra-header { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cra-title { font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem; display: block; }
.cra-sub { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); display: block; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.cra-buttons { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cra-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cra-btn:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
.cra-btn--email:hover { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.15); border-color: #3b82f6; color: #93c5fd; }
.cra-btn--pdf:hover { background: rgba(239,68,68,0.15); border-color: #ef4444; color: #fca5a5; }

/* --- ROI EMAIL MODAL --- */
.roi-email-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.roi-email-modal[style*="flex"] { display: flex !important; }
.rem-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.rem-box {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: #1a1610;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  width: min(480px, 92vw);
  max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
}
.rem-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  background: none; border: none;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.4rem; cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}
.rem-close:hover { color: var(--white); }
.rem-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.rem-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.rem-fields { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
.rem-input {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: var(--white); padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.85rem;
  outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
  width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;
}
.rem-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.rem-preview {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 4px; padding: 0.8rem;
}
.rem-preview-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.4rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.rem-preview-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.rem-preview-row strong { color: var(--white); }
.rem-note { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; margin-top: 0.7rem; }
.rem-send-btn { width: 100%; }

/* --- PARTNER DASHBOARD MOCKUP --- */
.dashboard-mockup-wrap {
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
}
.dashboard-mockup {
  width: 100%; max-width: 900px;
  background: #0d0d0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  position: relative;
}
.dm-browser-bar {
  background: #1a1a1a; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
}
.dm-dots { display: flex; gap: 5px; }
.dm-dots span { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; }
.dm-dots span:nth-child(1) { background: #ef4444; }
.dm-dots span:nth-child(2) { background: #f59e0b; }
.dm-dots span:nth-child(3) { background: #22c55e; }
.dm-url { flex: 1; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-radius: 4px; padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem; font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.dm-secure { font-size: 0.7rem; color: #22c55e; white-space: nowrap; }
.dm-body { display: flex; min-height: 400px; }
.dm-sidebar {
  width: 160px; background: #111;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dm-logo-mini {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 4px; padding: 0.4rem;
}
.dm-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }
.dm-nav-link {
  display: block; padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  border-radius: 4px; cursor: default;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.dm-nav-link.active { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.dm-main { flex: 1; padding: 1.5rem; overflow: hidden; }
.dm-topbar {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.dm-topbar h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white); font-weight: 400; }
.dm-topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; }
.dm-period { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--muted); }
.dm-status-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: #22c55e; border-radius: 50%; animation: livePulse 2s infinite; }
.dm-status-label { font-size: 0.7rem; color: #22c55e; }
.dm-kpi-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .dm-kpi-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.dm-kpi {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem;
}
.dm-kpi-label { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.dm-kpi-num { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--mono, monospace); }
.dm-kpi-delta { font-size: 0.62rem; color: #22c55e; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.dm-chart-area { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.dm-chart-title { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.dm-mini-chart {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 3px;
  height: 60px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 8px;
}
.dm-bar {
  flex: 1; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.4); border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
  min-height: 4px; transition: background 0.3s;
}
.dm-bar--active { background: var(--gold); }
.dm-frag-rank { }
.dm-fr-title { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.dm-fr-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.dm-fr-name { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); width: 110px; flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.dm-fr-bar-wrap { flex: 1; height: 6px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.dm-fr-bar { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(201,168,76,0.4)); border-radius: 3px; }
.dm-fr-count { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--muted); width: 60px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap; }
.dm-badge-live {
  position: absolute; top: 54px; right: 12px;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.4);
  color: #22c55e; font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dm-sidebar { display: none; }
  .dm-kpi-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* --- MARKET STATS GRID --- */
.market-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .market-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .market-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.market-stat-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.8rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.market-stat-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.market-stat-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.06), var(--card));
}
.msc-number { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.msc-label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.msc-source { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--muted); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.msc-context { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.6; }

/* --- COMPETITOR TABS --- */
.comp-tabs-wrap { width: 100%; }
.comp-tabs {
  display: flex; gap: 0; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;
}
.comp-tab {
  flex: 1; padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: none; color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.comp-tab:last-child { border-right: none; }
.comp-tab:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: var(--white); }
.comp-tab.active { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); color: var(--gold); }
.comp-table-pane { animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease; }

/* --- CALENDLY / DECK CTA BOXES --- */
.calendly-cta-box, .deck-download-box {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ccb-icon, .ddb-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ccb-text h5, .ddb-text h5 {
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.ccb-text p, .ddb-text p {
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0;
}
.ccb-text, .ddb-text { flex: 1; }
.ccb-btn, .ddb-btn { flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap; }

/* Partnership Deck modal */
.deck-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10001;
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.deck-modal[style*="flex"] { display: flex !important; }
.dm-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.dm-box {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: #1a1610;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  width: min(460px, 92vw);
  text-align: center;
}
.dm-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  background: none; border: none;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.4rem; cursor: pointer;
}
.dm-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.dm-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.dm-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.dm-fields { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; text-align: left; }


/* ============================================================
   ANALYTICS — Cookie Consent Banner
   ============================================================ */
#vq-cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 99999;
  width: calc(100% - 3rem);
  max-width: 640px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,14,20,0.97), rgba(16,19,28,0.97));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  animation: vq-cookie-slide 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes vq-cookie-slide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
}
.vq-cookie-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.vq-cookie-text {
  flex: 1;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}
.vq-cookie-link {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.vq-cookie-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vq-cookie-btn {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.vq-cookie-btn--accept {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #b8953e);
  color: #08090c;
}
.vq-cookie-btn--accept:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8c870, var(--gold));
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.vq-cookie-btn--decline {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.vq-cookie-btn--decline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .vq-cookie-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
  .vq-cookie-actions { width: 100%; }
  .vq-cookie-btn { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG — Index, Single Post, Archive, Sidebar
   Vendique Ventures theme — matches dark slate/gold/teal palette
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Category filter bar ──────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-filter-bar {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
  position: sticky;
  top: 64px;
  z-index: 90;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
}
.bfb-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bfb-label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bfb-btn {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--tr);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.bfb-btn:hover { color: var(--white); border-color: var(--border-dim); }
.bfb-btn--active { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold-dim); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06); }

/* ── Blog section breadcrumb bar ─────────────────────────── */
.blog-breadcrumb-bar {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

/* ── Blog grid ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-section { padding: 5rem 0; }
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.blog-grid--related { gap: 1.6rem; }

/* Featured card spans full width */
.blog-card--featured {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}
.blog-card--featured .blog-card-thumb { height: 100%; min-height: 320px; }

/* ── Blog card ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--tr), transform var(--tr);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
}
.blog-card.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.blog-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-4px); }

.blog-card-thumb {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.blog-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.blog-card-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(13,15,18,0.7) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-card-thumb--placeholder {
  background: var(--card2);
  height: 200px;
}
.blog-thumb-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.blog-thumb-placeholder span {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.blog-cat-tag {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.54rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--tr);
}
.blog-cat-tag:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.18); color: var(--gold-light); }
.blog-meta-dot { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.7rem; }
.blog-read-time {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}
.blog-card-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.blog-card-title a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.blog-card--featured .blog-card-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
}
.blog-card-date {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.blog-read-more {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color var(--tr), gap var(--tr);
}
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--gold-light); gap: 0.55rem; }

/* ── Blog pagination ────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--tr);
}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers:hover,
.blog-pagination .page-numbers.current { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold-dim); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); }

/* ── Empty state ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-empty {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.blog-empty-icon { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.6; }
.blog-empty-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.blog-empty-text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.blog-empty-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.blog-empty-topics-label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.blog-empty-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.blog-empty-tags span {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Blog CTA strip ────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-cta-strip {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
}
.bcs-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bcs-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0;
}
.bcs-text h3 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
.bcs-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST — Article layout
   ============================================================ */

.post-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7rem 0 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black);
}
.post-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.post-hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 780px; }

.post-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.post-breadcrumb a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; }
.post-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.post-breadcrumb span[aria-hidden] { opacity: 0.4; }

.post-cat-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.54rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.post-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 1.2rem;
}

.post-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.post-meta-date,
.post-meta-read {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.post-meta-dot { color: var(--muted); }

.post-featured-img {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 0 0 3rem;
}
.post-featured-img .container { max-width: 1000px; }
.post-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: block;
}

/* ── Post layout: content + sidebar ─────────────────────── */
.post-body-section { padding: 4rem 0 6rem; }
.post-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── Post prose styles ──────────────────────────────────── */
.post-prose {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text);
}
.post-prose h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.post-prose h3 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 2rem 0 0.6rem;
}
.post-prose p { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.post-prose a { color: var(--gold); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); text-decoration: none; }
.post-prose a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light); }
.post-prose ul, .post-prose ol { padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.post-prose li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--text); }
.post-prose strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
.post-prose em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
.post-prose blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.post-prose img {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  display: block;
}
.post-prose hr {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

/* ── Post tags ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.post-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
}
.post-tags-label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.post-tag {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--tr);
}
.post-tag:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold-dim); }

/* ── Post navigation ────────────────────────────────────── */
.post-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
}
.post-nav-spacer { display: block; }
.post-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  transition: all var(--tr);
}
.post-nav-link:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.post-nav-link--next { text-align: right; }
.post-nav-dir {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.56rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.post-nav-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── Sidebar ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.post-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }

.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dim);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-card--cta { border-color: var(--gold-dim); }
.scc-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scc-eyebrow { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.56rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.scc-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.scc-text { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.scc-btn { display: block; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.scc-btn-ghost { display: block; text-align: center; background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: var(--radius); text-decoration: none; transition: all var(--tr); }
.scc-btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

.sidebar-card-title { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }

.sidebar-recent-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; }
.sidebar-recent-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; padding-bottom: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dim); }
.sidebar-recent-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.sidebar-recent-link { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.4; transition: color var(--tr); }
.sidebar-recent-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.sidebar-recent-date { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.56rem; color: var(--muted); }
.sidebar-all-posts { display: block; margin-top: 0.8rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }

.sidebar-cat-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
.sidebar-cat-link { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; padding: 0.4rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dim); transition: color var(--tr); }
.sidebar-cat-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.sidebar-cat-count { font-size: 0.6rem; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); color: var(--gold); padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem; border-radius: 2px; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Blog & Single Post
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-card--featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-card--featured .blog-card-thumb { height: 260px; }
  .post-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-sidebar { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-grid, .blog-grid--related { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-filter-bar { top: 56px; }
  .bfb-inner { overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; padding-bottom: 4px; }
  .bcs-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .bcs-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .post-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-nav-link--next { text-align: left; }
  .post-hero { padding: 5rem 0 3rem; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REAL MACHINE PHOTO — home page showcase (replaces CSS mock)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.vqh-machine-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.vqh-machine-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 70%; height: 70%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: vqh-glow-pulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vqh-glow-pulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.7; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.08); }
}

.vqh-machine-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.2),
    0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    0 0 60px rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  background: var(--black);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: box-shadow 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.vqh-machine-img-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.35),
    0 60px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
    0 0 80px rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
}

.vqh-machine-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 16px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Live badge */
.vqh-machine-badge {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.vqh-badge--live {
  top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: rgba(52,184,140,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52,184,140,0.45);
  color: #34b88c;
}
.vqh-live-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #34b88c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(52,184,140,0.8);
  animation: vqh-live-blink 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vqh-live-blink {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%      { opacity: 0.3; }
}
.vqh-badge--id {
  top: 14px; right: 14px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Callout dots */
.vqh-callout {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vqh-callout--top { top: 18%; right: -2px; }
.vqh-callout--mid { top: 48%; right: -2px; }
.vqh-callout--bot { top: 72%; right: -2px; }
.vqh-callout-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: vqh-dot-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.vqh-callout--mid .vqh-callout-dot { background: var(--teal-light); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(58,181,230,0.6); animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.vqh-callout--bot .vqh-callout-dot { animation-delay: 1s; }
@keyframes vqh-dot-pulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.3); }
}
.vqh-callout-label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transform: translateX(8px);
  /* hide on right edge — show on left */
  right: 100%;
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 4px);
}
/* Simpler approach: label sits right of the dot for right-side callouts */
.vqh-callout { flex-direction: row-reverse; right: 14px; }
.vqh-callout-label { position: static; right: auto; margin: 0; }

.vqh-machine-venue {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--muted);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LIVE VENUE DEPLOYMENTS SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.vqlv-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
  background: var(--deep);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vqlv-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vqlv-orb--1 {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  top: -200px; left: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(52,184,140,0.05), transparent 70%);
}
.vqlv-orb--2 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  bottom: -150px; right: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58,181,230,0.05), transparent 70%);
}

.vqlv-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

/* Two-column card grid */
.vqlv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* ── Venue card base ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vqlv-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  background: var(--card);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}
.vqlv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.vqlv-card--live {
  border-color: rgba(52,184,140,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(52,184,140,0.08), 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.vqlv-card--live:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(52,184,140,0.2), 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(52,184,140,0.08);
}
.vqlv-card--soon {
  border-color: rgba(58,181,230,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.vqlv-card--soon:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(58,181,230,0.15), 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

/* Status ribbon */
.vqlv-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 14px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.vqlv-ribbon--live {
  background: rgba(52,184,140,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52,184,140,0.4);
  color: #34b88c;
}
.vqlv-ribbon-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #34b88c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(52,184,140,0.9);
  animation: vqlv-live-pulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vqlv-live-pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.3} }
.vqlv-ribbon--soon {
  background: rgba(58,181,230,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(58,181,230,0.3);
  color: var(--teal-light);
}

/* Machine photo frame */
.vqlv-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black);
}
.vqlv-photo-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, rgba(52,184,140,0.12), transparent 70%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vqlv-photo-glow--teal {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, rgba(58,181,230,0.1), transparent 70%);
}
.vqlv-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.vqlv-card:hover .vqlv-photo { transform: scale(1.03); }
.vqlv-photo--muted {
  opacity: 0.45;
  filter: grayscale(20%);
}

/* Scanning line on live photo */
.vqlv-scan-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vqlv-scan-overlay::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(52,184,140,0.4), transparent);
  animation: vqlv-scan 3.5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes vqlv-scan {
  0%   { top: 0; opacity: 0.7; }
  90%  { top: 100%; opacity: 0.3; }
  100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Unit badge on photo */
.vqlv-unit-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px; left: 10px;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.56rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Coming soon overlay */
.vqlv-coming-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(7,8,10,0.45);
}
.vqlv-co-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.vqlv-co-icon { animation: vqlv-co-spin 8s linear infinite; }
@keyframes vqlv-co-spin { from{transform:rotate(0)} to{transform:rotate(360deg)} }
.vqlv-co-text {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}

/* Venue info block */
.vqlv-info {
  padding: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.vqlv-venue-logo-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.vqlv-venue-initial {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.2), rgba(201,168,76,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.vqlv-vi--teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(58,181,230,0.15), rgba(58,181,230,0.04));
  border-color: rgba(58,181,230,0.25);
  color: var(--teal-light);
}
.vqlv-venue-name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.vqlv-venue-type {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}

.vqlv-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.vqlv-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.vqlv-meta-item svg { opacity: 0.5; flex-shrink: 0; }

.vqlv-desc {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Stats row */
.vqlv-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.vqlv-stat {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}
.vqlv-stat-val {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.vqlv-stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.vqlv-stat-div {
  width: 1px; height: 30px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* Footer strip */
.vqlv-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 10px;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.vqlv-footer-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.vqlv-footer-dot { opacity: 0.3; }

/* ── Locations page — live pin styles ───────────────────────────── */
.location-pin-item--live {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(52,184,140,0.05) !important;
  border-color: rgba(52,184,140,0.25) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pin-live-bar {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #34b88c, rgba(52,184,140,0.3));
  border-radius: 3px 0 0 3px;
}
.pin-dot.live {
  background: #34b88c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(52,184,140,0.8);
  animation: vqlv-live-pulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pin-status.live-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: #34b88c;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}
.pin-live-pulse {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #34b88c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(52,184,140,0.8);
  animation: vqlv-live-pulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: inline-block;
}
.pin-meta {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}
.location-pin-item--soon {
  background: rgba(58,181,230,0.04) !important;
  border-color: rgba(58,181,230,0.2) !important;
}

/* Live count badge in map header */
.loc-live-count {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #34b88c;
}
.loc-lc-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #34b88c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(52,184,140,0.8);
  animation: vqlv-live-pulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vqlv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .vqlv-footer { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .vqh-machine-img-frame { max-width: 320px; }
  .vqh-callout { display: none; } /* hide on small screens */
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vqlv-section { padding: 5rem 0 4rem; }
  .vqlv-stats-row { gap: 0; }
  .vqlv-meta-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
}

/* ── Partner With Us dropdown nav ───────────────────────────────── */
/* dropdown removed — Partner Portal is a direct link */

    /* ══ HERO PROOF STRIP ════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .hero-proof-strip {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0;
      margin: 1.6rem auto 2rem;
      max-width: 540px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
    }
    .hps-item {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.2rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .hps-val {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      line-height: 1;
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    }
    .hps-lbl {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .hps-div {
      width: 1px;
      height: 30px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin: 0 0.5rem;
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .hero-proof-strip { gap: 0; padding: 0.7rem 0.8rem; }
      .hps-val { font-size: 1.1rem; }
      .hps-lbl { font-size: 0.52rem; }
      .hps-div { margin: 0 0.3rem; }
    }

    /* ══ HERO — CONCEPT-FIRST REDESIGN ══════════════════════════ */

    /* Concept pill */
    .hero-concept-pill {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.22);
      padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    }

    /* Concept explanation line */
    .hero-concept {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      font-style: italic;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      margin: 0.6rem auto 2.2rem;
      max-width: 520px;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* Payoff bar — earnings + stats side by side */
    .hero-payoff-bar {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0;
      max-width: 620px;
      margin: 0 auto 2rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.06) inset;
    }

    /* Left: main earnings number */
    .hero-payoff-left {
      flex: 1.2;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.25rem;
      padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
    }
    .hero-payoff-eyebrow {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
    }
    .hero-payoff-num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
      text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    }
    .hero-payoff-mo {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--gold-light);
    }
    .hero-payoff-note {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      line-height: 1.4;
      margin-top: 0.1rem;
    }

    /* Right: three quick stats */
    .hero-payoff-right {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-around;
      padding: 1.4rem 1rem;
      gap: 0;
    }
    .hero-payoff-stat {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.25rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-payoff-stat-val {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .hero-payoff-stat-lbl {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.55rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    }
    .hero-payoff-divider { display: none; }

    /* Responsive */
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .hero-payoff-bar { flex-direction: column; }
      .hero-payoff-left { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding: 1.2rem; }
      .hero-payoff-right { padding: 1rem; gap: 1rem; }
      .hero-payoff-num { font-size: 1.6rem; }
      .hero-concept { font-size: 1rem; }
    }

    /* ══ HERO — HONEST LIVE STATUS ═══════════════════════════════ */
    .hero-live-status {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      margin-top: 1.4rem;
      background: rgba(52,184,140,0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(52,184,140,0.22);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 0.45rem 1rem 0.45rem 0.7rem;
      max-width: 480px;
    }
    .hls-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #34b88c;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(52,184,140,0.6);
      animation: hls-pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes hls-pulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(52,184,140,0.6); }
      50%       { opacity: 0.6; box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(52,184,140,0.3); }
    }
    .hls-text {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      line-height: 1.4;
      text-align: left;
    }
    .hls-text strong { color: #34b88c; font-weight: 600; }

/* nav-portal-link is now inside dropdown — style handled by nav-dropdown-portal */

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOW IT WORKS — 4-Step Customer Journey (vqhow)
   Placed directly under Machine section on home page
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.vqhow-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--deep) 0%, rgba(7,8,10,0.95) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vqhow-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Header */
.vqhow-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.vqhow-header .body-text {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Steps grid — 4 columns desktop */
.vqhow-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Single step card */
.vqhow-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-right: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);
  transition: background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
}
.vqhow-steps.vq-grid-revealed .vqhow-step           { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.vqhow-steps.vq-grid-revealed .vqhow-step:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.vqhow-steps.vq-grid-revealed .vqhow-step:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.vqhow-steps.vq-grid-revealed .vqhow-step:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.vqhow-steps.vq-grid-revealed .vqhow-step:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.vqhow-step:last-child {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.vqhow-step:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.03);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.vqhow-step:hover + .vqhow-step {
  border-left-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}

/* Step number — large faded background */
.vqhow-step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.2rem;
  right: 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Icon */
.vqhow-step-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.vqhow-step:hover .vqhow-step-icon {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}

/* Step title */
.vqhow-step-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Step description */
.vqhow-step-desc {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.vqhow-step:hover .vqhow-step-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* Chip badge */
.vqhow-step-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Connector arrow between steps */
.vqhow-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -1px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 7px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 7px solid transparent;
  border-left: 8px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Footer */
.vqhow-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.vqhow-footer-note {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.vqhow-footer-note::before {
  content: '—  ';
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vqhow-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .vqhow-step:nth-child(2) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
  .vqhow-step:nth-child(3) { border-top: none; }
  .vqhow-step:nth-child(4) { border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
  .vqhow-connector { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vqhow-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vqhow-step { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05) !important; border-bottom: none; }
  .vqhow-step:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
  .vqhow-footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
}

/* ── Partner Portal standalone pill ──────────────────────────────── */
.nav-portal-item { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-portal-pill {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.62rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-portal-pill:hover,
.nav-portal-pill.active {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.nav-portal-pill::after { display: none !important; }
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-portal-pill {
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOME PAGE DECORATIVE GRAPHICS (hd-*)
   Elegant SVG separators and accents
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Concentric rings before stats strip */
.hd-rings {
  position: relative;
  height: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hd-rings-svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 800px;
  max-width: 100%;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Gold rule with nodes */
.hd-rule {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hd-rule-line {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 200px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.25));
}
.hd-rule .hd-rule-line:last-of-type {
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.25));
}
.hd-rule-node {
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.hd-rule-text {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Molecule / atom separator */
.hd-molecule {
  position: relative;
  height: 100px;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hd-molecule-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Constellation graphic */
.hd-constellation {
  position: relative;
  height: 120px;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hd-constellation-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.hd-twinkle {
  animation: hd-twinkle-anim 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hd-twinkle-anim {
  0%,100% { opacity:0.25; transform:scale(1); transform-origin:center; }
  50%      { opacity:0.7;  transform:scale(1.3); transform-origin:center; }
}

/* Portal pill in nav — already in main block, just reference */

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FRAGRANCE IDENTITY STRIP (vqfs-*)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vqfs-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 30%, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 70%, transparent);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vqfs-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.vqfs-label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vqfs-scents {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.vqfs-scent {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.vqfs-scent em {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1;
}
.vqfs-scent small {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.vqfs-div {
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vqfs-link {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.vqfs-link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vqfs-inner { gap: 1rem; }
  .vqfs-div { display: none; }
  .vqfs-scents { gap: 0.8rem; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REVENUE MODEL CALLOUT (vqrev-*)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vqrev-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vqrev-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -100px;
  top: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vqrev-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.vqrev-headline {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0.8rem 0 1rem;
}
.vqrev-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
/* Three cards */
.vqrev-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.vqrev-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
  align-items: start;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(20px);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.vq-grid-revealed .vqrev-card { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqrev-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqrev-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqrev-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.vqrev-card:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0; }
.vqrev-card:last-child  { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius); }
.vqrev-card--avg {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25) !important;
  margin: -1px 0;
  z-index: 1;
}
.vqrev-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  right: 1.2rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
}
.vqrev-card-label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.vqrev-card-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  text-align: right;
}
.vqrev-card--avg .vqrev-card-num { color: var(--gold-light); }
.vqrev-card-unit {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin-left: 0.1rem;
}
.vqrev-card-detail {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 2;
}
.vqrev-card-mo {
  display: none;
}
.vqrev-card--avg .vqrev-card-mo {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 3;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vqrev-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST SIGNALS BAR (vqtrust-*)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vqtrust-bar {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.02);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}
.vqtrust-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.vqtrust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.vqtrust-item svg { color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.7; flex-shrink: 0; }
.vqtrust-dot {
  width: 3px; height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vqtrust-inner { gap: 1.2rem; }
  .vqtrust-dot { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vqtrust-item { font-size: 0.6rem; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   KEY METRICS WALL (vqmet-*)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vqmet-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}
.vqmet-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.vqmet-item {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.vqmet-prefix {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.vqmet-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: text-shadow 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}
/* Remove the separate prefix span — $ now lives inside .vqmet-num */
.vqmet-prefix { display: none; }
.vqmet-item:hover .vqmet-num {
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.vqmet-unit {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-left: 0.15rem;
  vertical-align: baseline;
}
.vqmet-label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.vqmet-sub {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.vqmet-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vqmet-grid { gap: 0; }
  .vqmet-divider { display: none; }
  .vqmet-item { min-width: 140px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vqmet-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .vqmet-item { padding: 1.2rem 0.8rem; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GLOBAL / DUAL-HUB SECTION (vqglob-*)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vqglob-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vqglob-bg-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 30%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 70%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vqglob-bg-line--left  { left: 15%; }
.vqglob-bg-line--right { right: 15%; }

.vqglob-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.vqglob-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 60px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Hub card */
.vqglob-hub {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.vqglob-hub:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.02);
}
.vqglob-hub-flag {
  width: 36px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vqglob-hub-label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.vqglob-hub-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}
.vqglob-hub-desc {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin: 0;
}
.vqglob-hub-points {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}
.vqglob-hub-points li {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.vqglob-hub-points li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Centre divider */
.vqglob-divider {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  padding-top: 3rem;
}
.vqglob-divider-line {
  flex: 1;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.25), transparent);
  min-height: 40px;
}
.vqglob-divider-node {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: vqglob-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vqglob-pulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vqglob-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .vqglob-divider { flex-direction: row; padding-top: 0; }
  .vqglob-divider-line { min-height: 0; min-width: 40px; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.25), transparent); }
}

/* Stagger reveals for new sections */
.vqmet-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), text-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.vq-grid-revealed .vqmet-item { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
/* nth-child counts dividers too — use specific selectors instead */
.vq-grid-revealed .vqmet-item:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: 0.00s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqmet-item:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqmet-item:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqmet-item:nth-child(7)  { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqmet-item:nth-child(9)  { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqmet-divider { opacity: 1; }
.vqmet-divider { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s ease 0.15s; }

.vqglob-hub {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.vq-grid-revealed .vqglob-hub           { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqglob-hub:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqglob-hub:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqglob-divider { opacity: 1; }
.vqglob-divider { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease 0.2s; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INNER PAGE POLISH
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Decorative SVG separator used between sections on inner pages */
.inner-sep {
  position: relative;
  height: 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.inner-sep-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Support card icons — SVG version */
.support-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.support-card:hover .support-icon {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}

/* Global card flag SVG */
.global-flag-svg {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* Venue type card SVG icons */
.vtc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.venue-type-card:hover .vtc-icon {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}

/* Fit checker icon */
.fit-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(52,184,140,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52,184,140,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #34b88c;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Contact dealer benefit SVG icons */
.db-num {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Contact promise box */
.contact-promise {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative;
}
.contact-promise::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 1.5rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* CCB and DDB boxes polish */
.calendly-cta-box,
.deck-download-box {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.calendly-cta-box:hover,
.deck-download-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2) !important;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.02);
}
.ccb-icon, .ddb-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Dashboard mockup nav polish */
.dm-nav-link {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Locations — pin item live pulse */
.pin-live-pulse {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #34b88c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(52,184,140,0.2);
  animation: pin-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
@keyframes pin-pulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(52,184,140,0.2); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(52,184,140,0.08); }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   THE EXPERIENCE — Immersive Customer Journey (vqexp-*)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.vqexp-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background: #05060a;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient glow background */
.vqexp-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vqexp-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
}
.vqexp-bg-glow--1 {
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  top: -200px; left: -150px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.vqexp-bg-glow--2 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  top: 40%; right: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58,181,230,0.04) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.vqexp-bg-glow--3 {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  bottom: -100px; left: 30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.vqexp-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
}

/* Header */
.vqexp-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 5rem; position: relative; }

/* ── SCENT SHOWCASE ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vqexp-scents-block {
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
  position: relative;
}
.vqexp-scents-label {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.vqexp-scents-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.vqexp-scents-sub {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
}

/* 10-scent grid */
.vqexp-scents-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vqexp-scent {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  transition: background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.vqexp-scent:nth-child(5),
.vqexp-scent:nth-child(10) { border-right: none; }
.vqexp-scent:nth-child(6),
.vqexp-scent:nth-child(7),
.vqexp-scent:nth-child(8),
.vqexp-scent:nth-child(9),
.vqexp-scent:nth-child(10) { border-bottom: none; }
.vqexp-scent:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Scent orb */
.vqexp-scent-orb {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b));
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}
.vqexp-scent:hover .vqexp-scent-orb {
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.vqexp-scent-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
.vqexp-scent-brand {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.vqexp-scent-name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.vqexp-scent-notes {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}
.vqexp-scent-mood {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.vqexp-scent-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.8rem;
  right: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.48rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.vqexp-scent--custom {
  border: 1px dashed rgba(201,168,76,0.2) !important;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.02);
}

/* ── JOURNEY STEPS ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vqexp-journey {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.vqexp-journey-label {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.vqexp-journey-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0;
}

.vqexp-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
/* Horizontal connecting line */
.vqexp-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: calc(20px + 1.4rem);
  right: calc(20px + 1.4rem);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.4),
    rgba(201,168,76,0.2) 33%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.2) 66%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.4)
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.vqexp-step {
  padding: 0 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
}
.vqexp-step-vis {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.vqexp-step-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: #05060a;
  padding-right: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.vqexp-step-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.vqexp-step:hover .vqexp-step-icon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.vqexp-step-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 24px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  margin-left: 1px;
}
.vqexp-step--last .vqexp-step-line { display: none; }

.vqexp-step-content {}
.vqexp-step-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.vqexp-step-desc {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.vqexp-step:hover .vqexp-step-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
}
.vqexp-step-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.vqexp-step-tags span {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.vqexp-step:hover .vqexp-step-tags span {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
}
.vqexp-step-time {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .vqexp-scents-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .vqexp-scent:nth-child(5) { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  .vqexp-scent:nth-child(4) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  .vqexp-scent:nth-child(8),
  .vqexp-scent:nth-child(9),
  .vqexp-scent:nth-child(10) { border-bottom: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vqexp-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
  .vqexp-steps::before { display: none; }
  .vqexp-scents-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vqexp-scent { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important; }
  .vqexp-scent:nth-child(even) { border-right: none !important; }
  .vqexp-scent:nth-child(9),
  .vqexp-scent:nth-child(10) { border-bottom: none !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vqexp-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vqexp-section { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .vqexp-scents-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* Stagger reveal for experience section */
.vqexp-scent {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1),
              background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-scent { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-scent:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: 0.03s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-scent:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay: 0.07s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-scent:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: 0.11s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-scent:nth-child(4)  { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-scent:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-scent:nth-child(6)  { transition-delay: 0.23s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-scent:nth-child(7)  { transition-delay: 0.27s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-scent:nth-child(8)  { transition-delay: 0.31s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-scent:nth-child(9)  { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-scent:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.39s; }

.vqexp-step {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-step           { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-step:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-step:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-step:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.vq-grid-revealed .vqexp-step:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.38s; }

/* Footer social links */
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}
.footer-social-link {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-social-link:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
}

/* Contact page venue qualifier bar */
.vqct-qualifier {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  padding: 1rem 0;
}
.vqct-qualifier-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.vqct-ql-label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.vqct-ql-types {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.vqct-ql-types span {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.vqct-ql-types span:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.vqct-ql-req {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-style: italic;
}