/* ===========================
   VARIABLES & RESET
=========================== */
:root {
  --black: #0A0A0A;
  --dark: #111111;
  --dark2: #161616;
  --dark3: #1C1C1C;
  --gold: #FFD700;
  --gold-light: #FFE44D;
  --gold-dark: #B8860B;
  --gold-bg: rgba(255,215,0,0.07);
  --gold-border: rgba(255,215,0,0.25);
  --green: #00FF88;
  --green-dim: #00CC6A;
  --green-bg: rgba(0,255,136,0.07);
  --green-border: rgba(0,255,136,0.25);
  --text: #FFFFFF;
  --text-sec: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  --text-muted: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 50px rgba(255,215,0,0.12);
  --shadow-green: 0 0 30px rgba(0,255,136,0.12);
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ===========================
   TYPOGRAPHY
=========================== */
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; line-height: 1.15; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.section-title { font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-sub { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 600px; line-height: 1.75; }
.gold { color: var(--gold); }
.green { color: var(--green); }
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
.section { padding: 6rem 0; }
.section-center { text-align: center; }
.section-center .section-sub { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ===========================
   NAVBAR
=========================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  transition: background var(--transition), padding var(--transition), border-bottom var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.navbar-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.logo-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: var(--gold-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: 9px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(130deg, #FFE44D, #FFD700, #CC9900);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: block;
  margin-top: -2px;
}
.navbar-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.15rem; }
.navbar-nav a {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.navbar-nav a:hover { color: var(--text); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: #000 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light) !important; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,215,0,0.3) !important; }
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--transition); }

/* ===========================
   HERO
=========================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 9rem 2rem 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#particleCanvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-radial {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 55% at 50% -10%, rgba(255,215,0,0.09) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 35% at 85% 85%, rgba(0,255,136,0.05) 0%, transparent 55%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hero-urgency {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(0,255,136,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.25);
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  animation: pulse-badge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-urgency .live-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.2} }
@keyframes pulse-badge { 0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(0,255,136,0)} 50%{box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(0,255,136,0.15)} }

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem,5.5vw,4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(130deg, #FFD700, #FFE88A, #FFC200);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem,2vw,1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-sec);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.hero-sub strong { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #FFC200);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 1rem 2.1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255,215,0,0.28);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(255,215,0,0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE44D, #FFD700);
}
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--gold-bg); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}
.hero-stat-divider { width: 1px; background: var(--border); align-self: stretch; }
.hero-stat .value {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat .label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* ===========================
   TICKER
=========================== */
.ticker-wrap {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: ticker 35s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes ticker { 0%{transform:translateX(0)} 100%{transform:translateX(-50%)} }
.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-val { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }
.ticker-dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0.6; }

/* ===========================
   CONTRACT CARDS
=========================== */
.contracts-section { background: var(--black); }
.contracts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.contract-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--dark2), var(--dark));
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.contract-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-color, var(--gold));
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.contract-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.contract-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.contract-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent-color, var(--gold)); }

.c-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.c-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; line-height: 1; }
.c-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.c-headline { font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 1.35rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; line-height: 1.2; }
.c-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.c-feat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-sec);
}
.c-feat .ck { color: var(--green); font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.c-cta {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: var(--gold-bg);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
}
.c-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #000; }

/* ===========================
   HOW IT WORKS
=========================== */
.hiw-section { background: var(--dark); }
.hiw-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}
.hiw-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 35px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 1rem);
  right: calc(12.5% + 1rem);
  height: 1px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-border) 0, var(--gold-border) 8px, transparent 8px, transparent 16px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.hiw-step { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hiw-num {
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hiw-step:hover .hiw-num { background: var(--gold); color: #000; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,215,0,0.35); }
.hiw-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.hiw-text { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ===========================
   CALCULATOR
=========================== */
.calc-section { background: var(--black); }
.calc-box {
  background: var(--dark2);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.calc-inputs { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
.calc-group {}
.calc-label {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.calc-label .calc-val { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; }
input[type="range"] {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--dark3);
  border-radius: 2px;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
input[type="range"]::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,215,0,0.4);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
input[type="range"]::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(255,215,0,0.65); }
select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  background: var(--dark3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
select:focus { border-color: var(--gold-border); }
select option { background: var(--dark3); }

.calc-results { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
.calc-main {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  background: var(--gold-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.calc-main .cm-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.calc-main .cm-amount {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.calc-main .cm-period { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.calc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
.calc-item {
  background: var(--dark3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.calc-item .ci-val { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--green); }
.calc-item .ci-label { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.2rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

/* ===========================
   BROKERS
=========================== */
.brokers-section { background: var(--dark); }
.brokers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(190px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.broker-card {
  background: var(--dark2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.broker-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-border); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.broker-logo {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark3);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.broker-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.broker-cpa { color: var(--green); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.broker-reg {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  color: rgba(0,255,136,0.8);
  background: rgba(0,255,136,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.18);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
}

/* ===========================
   PARTNER STATS BAR
=========================== */
.partner-stats-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--dark2);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.psb-item { text-align: center; padding: 0.5rem 2rem; }
.psb-val {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.psb-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}
.psb-divider { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: var(--border); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===========================
   BROKER TABS
=========================== */
.broker-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
.broker-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--dark2);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.broker-tab:hover { border-color: var(--gold-border); color: var(--text); }
.broker-tab.active { background: var(--gold-bg); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.tab-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  background: var(--dark3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.broker-tab.active .tab-count { background: var(--gold); color: #000; }

/* ===========================
   TIER HEADERS
=========================== */
.tier-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tier-header[data-tier="tier2"] { margin-top: 3rem; }
.tier-label-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tier-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.tier-badge.t1 { background: var(--gold-bg); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--gold-border); }
.tier-badge.t2 { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); color: var(--text-muted); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.tier-title { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.tier-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 500px; }

/* ===========================
   TIER 1 — EXCLUSIVE GRID
=========================== */
.brokers-t1-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.broker-t1 {
  border-color: var(--gold-border) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1A1600, var(--dark2)) !important;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 2.5rem !important;
}
.broker-t1:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold) !important; }
.t1-exclusive-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  color: #000;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
}
.t1-logo { border-color: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--gold) !important; }
.broker-type { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.broker-specs-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.spec-sep { color: var(--border); }

/* ===========================
   TIER 2 — MAJOR BROKERS GRID
=========================== */
.brokers-t2-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(170px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.broker-t2 { padding: 1.25rem 1rem !important; }
.broker-t2 .broker-logo {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
}

/* ===========================
   BROKERS CTA ROW
=========================== */
.brokers-cta-row {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Hidden state for filter */
.broker-card.hidden { display: none; }
.tier-header.hidden { display: none; }
[data-tier-grid].hidden { display: none; }

/* ===========================
   COMPARISON TABLE
=========================== */
.compare-section { background: var(--black); }
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 3rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  min-width: 620px;
}
.compare-table th {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: var(--dark2);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.compare-table th.hl {
  background: var(--gold-bg);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.compare-table td { padding: 1rem 1.75rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-sec); }
.compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.compare-table td.hl { background: rgba(255,215,0,0.03); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.compare-table td.green-val { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }
.compare-table td.red-val { color: #ff6b6b; }
.ico-check { color: var(--green); }
.ico-cross { color: #ff6b6b; }

/* ===========================
   TESTIMONIALS
=========================== */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--dark); }
.t-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(310px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.t-card {
  background: var(--dark2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.t-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-border); }
.t-quote-mark { font-size: 4rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.2; line-height: 1; font-family: Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: -0.5rem; }
.t-text { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--text-sec); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; }
.t-earnings { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.t-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.t-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark3);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.t-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.t-role { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.t-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 0.15rem; }

/* ===========================
   APPLY FORM
=========================== */
.apply-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--dark2) 0%, var(--black) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.apply-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,215,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.apply-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.apply-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.apply-info h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem,3.5vw,2.5rem); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.apply-info p { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.apply-perks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.apply-perk { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-sec); }
.perk-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: var(--green-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--green-border);
  border-radius: 7px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.apply-form {
  background: var(--dark2);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.apply-form h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.apply-form .form-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.fg { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.fg label { display: block; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.fg input, .fg select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--dark3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.fg input:focus, .fg select:focus { border-color: var(--gold-border); }
.fg input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #FFC200);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.form-submit:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE44D, #FFD700); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(255,215,0,0.35); }
.form-fine {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===========================
   FAQ
=========================== */
.faq-section { background: var(--black); }
.faq-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--dark2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--gold-border); }
.faq-q {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  gap: 1rem;
  user-select: none;
}
.faq-ico {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  background: var(--gold-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-ico { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--gold); color: #000; }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 200px; padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; }

/* ===========================
   FOOTER
=========================== */
footer {
  background: var(--dark);
  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 p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 270px; }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.footer-col a { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.6;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ===========================
   BLOG — SHARED CATEGORY COLORS
=========================== */
.cat-ib      { background:var(--gold-bg);                  color:var(--gold);    border:1px solid var(--gold-border); }
.cat-broker  { background:rgba(96,165,250,0.08);           color:#60A5FA;        border:1px solid rgba(96,165,250,0.25); }
.cat-market  { background:rgba(167,139,250,0.08);          color:#A78BFA;        border:1px solid rgba(167,139,250,0.25); }
.cat-affiliate{ background:var(--green-bg);                color:var(--green);   border:1px solid var(--green-border); }

/* ===========================
   BLOG INDEX — blog.html
=========================== */
.blog-hero {
  padding: 8rem 2rem 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--dark2) 0%, var(--black) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.blog-hero::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(255,215,0,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.blog-hero h1 { font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem); margin-bottom:1rem; position:relative; }
.blog-hero p  { color:var(--text-muted); font-size:1.05rem; max-width:580px; margin:0 auto 2rem; position:relative; }
.blog-search-wrap { position:relative; max-width:520px; margin:0 auto; }
.blog-search-wrap input {
  width:100%; padding:0.95rem 3rem 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  background:var(--dark2); border:1px solid var(--border);
  color:var(--text); border-radius:10px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:0.95rem;
  outline:none; transition:border-color var(--transition);
}
.blog-search-wrap input:focus { border-color:var(--gold-border); }
.blog-search-wrap input::placeholder { color:var(--text-muted); }
.blog-search-icon {
  position:absolute; right:1rem; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  color:var(--text-muted); pointer-events:none; font-size:1rem;
}

/* Category filter row */
.cat-filter-row {
  display:flex; gap:0.5rem; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; margin:2.5rem 0;
}
.cat-filter-btn {
  padding:0.5rem 1.1rem; border-radius:20px; border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:var(--dark2); color:var(--text-muted);
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer; transition:all var(--transition);
}
.cat-filter-btn:hover { border-color:var(--gold-border); color:var(--text); }
.cat-filter-btn.active { background:var(--gold-bg); border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold); }

/* Blog grid */
.blog-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:1.75rem; margin:0 auto; max-width:1200px; padding:0 2rem 5rem;
}
.article-card {
  background:var(--dark2); border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  transition:all var(--transition); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.article-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--gold-border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold); }
.article-card.hidden { display:none; }

/* Card image / gradient banner */
.card-img {
  height:160px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.card-img-ib       { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1A1200,#332200,#1A1200); }
.card-img-broker   { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0A1628,#1E3A5F,#0A1628); }
.card-img-market   { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1A0E2E,#2D1B69,#1A0E2E); }
.card-img-affiliate{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,#001A0D,#003320,#001A0D); }
.card-img-icon { font-size:3rem; opacity:0.35; }
.card-img-line {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity:0.4;
}
.card-body { padding:1.5rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
.card-meta { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:0.85rem; }
.card-cat {
  font-size:0.65rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius:20px;
}
.card-read-time { font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--text-muted); }
.card-title {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:0.75rem; flex:1;
}
.card-excerpt { font-size:0.83rem; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:1.25rem; display:-webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp:3; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; overflow:hidden; }
.card-footer { display:flex; justify-content:flex-end; margin-top:auto; }
.card-read-btn {
  font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--gold);
  border:1px solid var(--gold-border); background:var(--gold-bg);
  padding:0.45rem 1rem; border-radius:6px;
  transition:all var(--transition);
}
.card-read-btn:hover { background:var(--gold); color:#000; }

/* ===========================
   ARTICLE PAGE
=========================== */
.article-hero {
  padding:8rem 2rem 3.5rem;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--dark2) 0%, var(--black) 100%);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.article-hero::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% -10%, rgba(255,215,0,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.article-hero-inner { max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; position:relative; }
.article-hero-meta { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.75rem; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:1.25rem; }
.article-hero h1 {
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,4vw,3rem);
  line-height:1.15; margin-bottom:1.25rem;
}
.article-hero-sub { color:var(--text-muted); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75; max-width:700px; }
.read-time-badge {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.35rem;
  font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--text-muted);
  background:var(--dark3); border:1px solid var(--border);
  padding:0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius:20px;
}

/* Language switcher */
.lang-switcher {
  display:inline-flex; gap:0.3rem;
  background:var(--dark3); border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:8px; padding:0.25rem;
}
.lang-btn {
  padding:0.35rem 0.75rem; border-radius:5px; border:none;
  background:transparent; color:var(--text-muted);
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:700;
  cursor:pointer; transition:all var(--transition); letter-spacing:0.05em;
}
.lang-btn.active { background:var(--gold); color:#000; }
.lang-btn:not(.active):hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07); color:var(--text); }

/* Article layout: TOC sidebar + body */
.article-container {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:260px 1fr;
  gap:3rem; max-width:1100px; margin:3rem auto; padding:0 2rem 5rem;
}
.article-toc {
  position:sticky; top:90px; height:fit-content;
  background:var(--dark2); border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:1.5rem;
}
.toc-heading {
  font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.12em; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:1rem;
}
#tocList { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
#tocList a {
  display:block; padding:0.4rem 0.5rem; border-radius:6px;
  font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-muted); text-decoration:none;
  transition:all var(--transition); border-left:2px solid transparent;
}
#tocList a.toc-sub { padding-left:1.25rem; font-size:0.78rem; }
#tocList a:hover, #tocList a.toc-active { color:var(--gold); background:var(--gold-bg); border-left-color:var(--gold); }

/* Article body content */
.article-body { min-width:0; }
.article-body h2 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.5rem;
  margin:2.5rem 0 1rem; color:var(--text);
  padding-bottom:0.5rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.15rem;
  margin:1.75rem 0 0.75rem; color:var(--text);
}
.article-body p  { color:var(--text-sec); line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:1.25rem; font-size:0.95rem; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { padding-left:1.5rem; margin-bottom:1.25rem; }
.article-body li { color:var(--text-sec); line-height:1.8; font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:0.35rem; }
.article-body strong { color:var(--text); }
.article-body .stat-highlight {
  display:inline-block; color:var(--green); font-weight:800; font-size:1.05em;
}
.article-body .gold-highlight { color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }

/* Stat box */
.stat-box {
  background:var(--dark2); border:1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:1.5rem; margin:2rem 0;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr)); gap:1rem;
}
.stat-box-item { text-align:center; }
.stat-box-val { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.8rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--gold); }
.stat-box-label { font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--text-muted); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; margin-top:0.3rem; }

/* Info callout */
.callout {
  background:var(--gold-bg); border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0; padding:1rem 1.25rem;
  margin:1.75rem 0; font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--text-sec); line-height:1.7;
}
.callout.green { background:var(--green-bg); border-left-color:var(--green); }

/* Comparison mini table inside article */
.mini-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:1.5rem 0; font-size:0.88rem; }
.mini-table th { padding:0.75rem 1rem; text-align:left; background:var(--dark3); color:var(--text-muted); font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; }
.mini-table td { padding:0.75rem 1rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text-sec); }
.mini-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom:none; }
.mini-table td.green-td { color:var(--green); font-weight:700; }
.mini-table td.gold-td  { color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }

/* Article CTA block */
.article-cta {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--dark2),#1A1600);
  border:1px solid var(--gold-border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:2.5rem; text-align:center; margin:3rem 0;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold);
}
.article-cta h3 { font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:0.75rem; }
.article-cta p  { color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:1.5rem; font-size:0.9rem; }
.article-cta-btns { display:flex; gap:1rem; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* Related articles */
.related-section { padding:3rem 0 0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); margin-top:1rem; }
.related-section h4 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem;
}
.related-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1rem; }
.related-card {
  background:var(--dark2); border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:1.25rem;
  transition:all var(--transition);
}
.related-card:hover { border-color:var(--gold-border); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.related-card-cat { font-size:0.63rem; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.1em; margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
.related-card-title { font-size:0.88rem; font-weight:700; line-height:1.4; color:var(--text); }
.related-card-link { display:block; text-decoration:none; }

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE — BLOG
=========================== */
@media (max-width:1000px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .article-container { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .article-toc { position:static; }
  .related-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:640px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:0 1rem 3rem; }
  .related-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stat-box { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .article-cta-btns { flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
}

/* ===========================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
=========================== */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(35px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.fade-up.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-up:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hiw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hiw-connector { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .navbar-nav { display: none; flex-direction: column; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: rgba(10,10,10,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); padding: 1rem 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); z-index: 999; }
  .navbar-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .hero { padding: 7rem 1.5rem 4rem; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 2rem; }
  .contracts-grid, .t-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .calc-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; padding: 2rem; }
  .apply-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hiw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .brokers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ── Language Dropdown ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.lang-dropdown { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.lang-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,215,0,0.35);
  color: #e0e0e0;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  transition: border-color .2s, color .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.lang-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.lang-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; top: calc(100% + 6px);
  background: #1a1a1a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,215,0,0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  min-width: 90px;
  z-index: 1100;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.lang-menu.open { display: block; }
.lang-menu li { list-style: none; }
.lang-menu li button {
  width: 100%; text-align: left;
  background: none; border: none;
  color: #ccc; padding: 9px 16px;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: color .15s, background .15s;
}
.lang-menu li button:hover { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,215,0,0.07); }
.lang-menu li button.lang-active { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }