/* ===============
   HERO
   =============== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0 90px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg);
}

/* Diagonal split background */
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 55%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111111 0%, #1a1408 100%);
    clip-path: polygon(12% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Gold grid texture overlay */
.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(201,162,39,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,39,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(201,162,39,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.3);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: '♦';
    font-size: 8px;
}

.hero-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.hero-text h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-text h1 span {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--primary) 60%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.hero-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 480px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 20px 0 36px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-hero {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 38px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #080808;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    clip-path: polygon(8px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 0% 100%);
    transition: background var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed), transform var(--speed);
}

.btn-hero:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    box-shadow: var(--glow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    clip-path: polygon(8px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 0% 100%);
    transition: background var(--speed), color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(201,162,39,0.12);
    box-shadow: var(--glow);
}

.hero-img {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-img-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-img-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-img img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 380px;
    box-shadow: 0 32px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), var(--glow);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.hero-trust-item .trust-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-trust-item span {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ===============
   SECTION TITLE
   =============== */
.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 80px 0 12px;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 44px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-label {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ===============
   GAME GRID
   =============== */
.game-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.game-card {
    background: var(--bg-card-solid);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
    position: relative;
}

.game-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--speed);
    z-index: 2;
}

.game-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.game-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(201,162,39,0.15);
    z-index: 2;
}

.game-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.9);
}

.game-card:hover .game-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.game-card > a {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.game-card-content {
    padding: 20px 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.game-card-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.game-card-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.game-card-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===============
   NEWS GRID
   =============== */
.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.news-card {
    background: var(--bg-card-solid);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--speed), border-color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
    position: relative;
}

.news-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--primary));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--speed);
}

.news-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.news-card > a { display: block; }

.news-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(0.8);
}

.news-card:hover .news-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    filter: brightness(1) saturate(1);
}

.news-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
}

.news-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.news-meta-cat {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.news-meta-dot {
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--text-muted);
}

.news-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: color var(--speed);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-card:hover h4 { color: var(--primary-light); }

.news-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===============
   RESPONSIVE — BASE
   =============== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero { padding: 110px 0 70px; }
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .hero::before { display: none; }
    .hero-img { max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .hero-img img { height: 280px; }
    .hero-trust { gap: 16px; }
    .section-title { margin: 60px 0 10px; }
    .game-grid { margin-bottom: 56px; gap: 1px; }
    .news-grid { gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero { padding: 90px 0 56px; }
    .hero-text h1 { font-size: 2.4rem; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .game-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===============
   STATS BAR
   =============== */
.stats-bar {
    background: #0d0d0d;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-bar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), transparent);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    position: relative;
}

.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.stat-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 40px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--speed);
}

.stat-item:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ===============
   FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
   =============== */
.featured-spotlight {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--bg-card-solid);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    position: relative;
}

.featured-spotlight::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light), var(--primary));
    z-index: 2;
}

.featured-spotlight:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(201,162,39,0.1);
}

.featured-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 360px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.6s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.8) saturate(0.7);
}

.featured-spotlight:hover .featured-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    filter: brightness(0.9) saturate(1);
}

.featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    clip-path: polygon(4px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 4px) 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.featured-body {
    padding: 48px 44px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.featured-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text);
}

.featured-body p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-featured {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    width: fit-content;
    clip-path: polygon(6px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 6px) 100%, 0% 100%);
    transition: background var(--speed), color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
}

.btn-featured:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #080808;
    box-shadow: var(--glow);
}

/* ===============
   WHY CHOOSE US
   =============== */
.why-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d0d0d 0%, #0a0a0a 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px; right: -200px;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,39,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-top: 0;
}

.why-card {
    background: var(--bg);
    padding: 40px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background var(--speed);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-card:hover { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.03); }

.why-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
}

.why-icon-wrap {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: border-color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon-wrap {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--glow);
}

.why-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text);
}

.why-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===============
   CTA BANNER
   =============== */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1408 0%, #0f0c05 50%, #1a1408 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='40' height='40' viewBox='0 0 40 40' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23c9a227' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 0L40 20L20 40L0 20Z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary-light), transparent);
}

.cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 48px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.cta-text h2 em {
    font-style: normal;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.cta-text p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 460px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.btn-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 18px 48px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #080808;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    clip-path: polygon(10px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 10px) 100%, 0% 100%);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed), transform var(--speed);
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    box-shadow: var(--glow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===============
   CATEGORIES STRIP
   =============== */
.categories-strip {
    padding: 16px 0 8px;
}

.categories-scroll {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--primary) transparent;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.categories-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 3px; }
.categories-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.categories-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--primary); }

.category-chip {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: var(--bg-card-solid);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color var(--speed), transform var(--speed), background var(--speed);
    text-align: left;
}

.category-chip:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: rgba(201,162,39,0.05);
}

.category-chip img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.category-chip span {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: color var(--speed);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.category-chip:hover span { color: var(--primary); }

/* ===============
   TRENDING POSTS
   =============== */
.trending-section {
    background: #0d0d0d;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.trending-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trending-label {
    background: rgba(232,0,61,0.1);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,0,61,0.25);
    clip-path: polygon(4px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 4px) 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.trending-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    flex: 1;
    color: var(--text);
}

.trending-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 1px;
    list-style: none;
    counter-reset: trending-counter;
    background: var(--border-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.trending-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: var(--bg-3);
    padding: 18px 20px;
    transition: background var(--speed);
    counter-increment: trending-counter;
    position: relative;
}

.trending-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transition: transform var(--speed);
}

.trending-item:hover { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.04); }
.trending-item:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

.trending-num {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(201,162,39,0.15);
    min-width: 36px;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trending-num::before {
    content: counter(trending-counter, decimal-leading-zero);
}

.trending-item img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    filter: grayscale(20%);
    transition: filter var(--speed);
}

.trending-item:hover img { filter: grayscale(0%); }

.trending-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

.trending-info h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: color var(--speed);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trending-item:hover .trending-info h4 { color: var(--primary-light); }

.trending-date {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ===============
   HOW IT WORKS
   =============== */
.how-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.how-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--border-light);
}

.how-step {
    background: var(--bg);
    padding: 44px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: background var(--speed);
}

.how-step:hover { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.03); }

.how-step-num {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    position: relative;
    transition: background var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
}

.how-step-num::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 4px;
    background: rgba(201,162,39,0.05);
}

.how-step:hover .how-step-num {
    background: rgba(201,162,39,0.1);
    box-shadow: var(--glow);
}

.how-step-body h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text);
}

.how-step-body p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.how-connector { display: none; }

/* ===============
   TESTIMONIALS
   =============== */
.testimonials-section {
    background: #0d0d0d;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-section::before {
    content: '❝';
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 12rem;
    color: rgba(201,162,39,0.03);
    font-family: serif;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--border-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--bg-3);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: background var(--speed);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.04); }
.testimonial-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.testimonial-stars {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.testimonial-card > p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-style: italic;
    flex: 1;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #080808;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    clip-path: polygon(6px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 6px) 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.testimonial-author strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.testimonial-author span {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ===============
   FAQ SECTION
   =============== */
.faq-section {
    padding: 84px 0;
    background: var(--bg-2);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
}

.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.faq-card {
    background: var(--bg-card-solid);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 26px 28px;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform var(--speed), border-color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
}

.faq-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.faq-q-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.faq-q-title .faq-badge-q {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.faq-answer {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===============
   RESPONSIVE — EXTRA SECTIONS
   =============== */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .how-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .stat-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
    .stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .featured-spotlight { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .featured-img-wrap img { min-height: 240px; }
    .featured-body { padding: 28px 24px; border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
    .cta-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .cta-text p { max-width: 100%; }
    .why-section { padding: 60px 0; }
    .cta-section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .how-section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .testimonials-section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .faq-section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .how-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trending-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}