/* ============================================
    WHY CHOOSE US SECTION — COMPLETE
    ============================================ */

    .why-choose {
        background: var(--gradient-1);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    }

    /* Particles */
    .why-particles {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .why-particle {
        position: absolute;
        width: 6px;
        height: 6px;
        background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.2);
        border-radius: 50%;
        animation: whyFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .why-particle:nth-child(1) {
        left: 8%;
        top: 15%;
        animation-delay: 0s;
    }

    .why-particle:nth-child(2) {
        left: 20%;
        top: 70%;
        animation-delay: 2s;
        background: rgba(183, 142, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .why-particle:nth-child(3) {
        left: 45%;
        top: 25%;
        animation-delay: 4s;
        background: rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.2);
    }

    .why-particle:nth-child(4) {
        left: 70%;
        top: 80%;
        animation-delay: 6s;
        background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.2);
    }

    .why-particle:nth-child(5) {
        left: 88%;
        top: 40%;
        animation-delay: 8s;
        background: rgba(255, 107, 142, 0.2);
    }

    .why-particle:nth-child(6) {
        left: 55%;
        top: 60%;
        animation-delay: 10s;
    }

    @keyframes whyFloat {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
            opacity: 0.2;
        }

        50% {
            transform: translateY(-25px) scale(1.3);
            opacity: 0.6;
        }
    }

    /* Blobs */
    .blob {
        position: absolute;
        border-radius: 50%;
        filter: blur(60px);
        opacity: 0.4;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .blob-1 {
        width: 500px;
        height: 500px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.2), transparent 70%);
        top: -200px;
        right: -100px;
    }

    .blob-2 {
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(183, 142, 255, 0.15), transparent 70%);
        bottom: -150px;
        left: -100px;
    }

    .blob-3 {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.15), transparent 70%);
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    }

    /* Float Particles */
    .float-particle {
        position: absolute;
        font-size: 20px;
        color: var(--color-primary);
        opacity: 0.3;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .fp-1 {
        top: 15%;
        left: 8%;
    }

    .fp-2 {
        top: 25%;
        right: 12%;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .fp-3 {
        bottom: 20%;
        left: 15%;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .fp-4 {
        bottom: 30%;
        right: 8%;
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .fp-5 {
        top: 60%;
        left: 5%;
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    /* Section Header */
    .why-choose .section-header {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .why-choose .section-badge {
        background: var(--color-secondary);
        color: var(--color-primary-dark);
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }

    .why-choose .section-title {
        font-size: 52px;
        background: var(--gradient-4);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        background-clip: text;
        color: transparent;
    }

    /* Carousel */
    .why-carousel-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding-top: 100px;
        padding-bottom: 40px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .why-carousel-track {
        display: flex;
        gap: 24px;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    /* Cards */
    .why-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
        max-width: 380px;
        position: relative;
        background: var(--color-white);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 48px 28px 40px;
        text-align: center;
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        overflow: hidden;
        transform-style: preserve-3d;
        backface-visibility: hidden;
        will-change: transform;
    }

    .why-card::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 4px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg,
                hsl(var(--accent-hue, 25), 80%, 60%),
                hsl(calc(var(--accent-hue, 25) + 40), 75%, 55%));
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
        transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .why-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-16px) scale(1.03);
        box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
    }

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

    .why-card::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%;
        width: 50%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
        transform: skewX(-20deg);
        transition: left 0.7s ease;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .why-card:hover::after {
        left: 150%;
    }

    /* Icon */
    .why-icon-wrap {
        position: relative;
        width: 90px;
        height: 90px;
        margin: 0 auto 28px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .why-icon-glow {
        position: absolute;
        inset: -10px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, hsla(var(--accent-hue, 25), 80%, 60%, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        animation: iconPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes iconPulse {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: scale(1);
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        50% {
            transform: scale(1.1);
            opacity: 0.6;
        }
    }

    .why-card:hover .why-icon-glow {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .why-icon {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg,
                hsl(var(--accent-hue, 25), 80%, 58%) 0%,
                hsl(calc(var(--accent-hue, 25) + 30), 75%, 52%) 100%);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 32px;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px hsla(var(--accent-hue, 25), 70%, 50%, 0.3),
            inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
            inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    }

    .why-card:hover .why-icon {
        transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 32px hsla(var(--accent-hue, 25), 70%, 50%, 0.4),
            inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
            inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    /* Sparkles */
    .why-sparkle {
        position: absolute;
        font-size: 14px;
        color: hsl(var(--accent-hue, 25), 70%, 55%);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .sparkle-1 {
        top: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    .sparkle-2 {
        bottom: 30px;
        left: 20px;
        font-size: 10px;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }

    .why-card:hover .why-sparkle {
        opacity: 0.6;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Title & Desc */
    .why-title {
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 22px;
        color: var(--color-dark);
        margin-bottom: 14px;
        line-height: 1.3;
        position: relative;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .why-title::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -6px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
        width: 40px;
        height: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg,
                hsl(var(--accent-hue, 25), 80%, 60%),
                hsl(calc(var(--accent-hue, 25) + 30), 75%, 55%));
        border-radius: 2px;
        transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    }

    .why-card:hover .why-title::after {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
    }

    .why-desc {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        color: var(--color-text-light);
    }

    /* ============================================
    RESPONSIVE
    ============================================ */
    @media (max-width: 1200px) {
        .why-choose .section-title {
            font-size: 46px;
        }

        .why-card {
            flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .why-choose .section-title {
            font-size: 40px;
        }

        .why-card {
            flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
            max-width: 340px;
            padding: 40px 24px 36px;
        }

        .why-icon-wrap {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .why-icon {
            width: 62px;
            height: 62px;
            font-size: 28px;
        }

        .why-title {
            font-size: 20px;
        }

        .why-desc {
            font-size: 14px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .why-choose {
            padding: 60px 0;
        }

        .why-choose .section-title {
            font-size: 32px;
        }

        .why-choose .section-desc {
            padding: 0 15px;
        }

        .why-card {
            flex: 0 0 100%;
            max-width: 100%;
            padding: 32px 20px 28px;
        }

        .why-icon-wrap {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .why-icon {
            width: 54px;
            height: 54px;
            font-size: 24px;
        }

        .why-title {
            font-size: 19px;
        }

        .why-desc {
            font-size: 14px;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .blob {
            display: none;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 576px) {
        .why-choose .section-title {
            font-size: 26px;
        }

        .why-card {
            padding: 24px 16px 22px;
            border-radius: 16px;
        }

        .why-icon-wrap {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .why-icon {
            width: 46px;
            height: 46px;
            font-size: 22px;
        }

        .why-title {
            font-size: 17px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .why-desc {
            font-size: 13px;
            line-height: 1.55;
        }

        .why-particle {
            display: none;
        }
    }

    /* ============================================
    SERVICES SECTION - CLEAN SIMPLE CARDS
    ============================================ */

    .services-section {
        background-image: url('../children_book_nest_images/Main_Our_Services_Section.jpg');
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
        background-attachment: fixed;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    }

    /* Static background blobs (no animation) */
    .svc-blob {
        position: absolute;
        border-radius: 50%;
        filter: blur(80px);
        opacity: 0.35;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .svc-blob-1 {
        width: 600px;
        height: 600px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3), transparent 70%);
        top: -250px;
        left: -200px;
    }

    .svc-blob-2 {
        width: 500px;
        height: 500px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.25), transparent 70%);
        bottom: -200px;
        right: -150px;
    }

    .svc-blob-3 {
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(183, 142, 255, 0.2), transparent 70%);
        top: 40%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    }

    /* Static floating emojis (no animation) */
    .svc-float-emoji {
        position: absolute;
        font-size: 2rem;
        opacity: 0.12;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .svc-float-emoji:nth-of-type(4) {
        top: 10%;
        left: 5%;
    }

    .svc-float-emoji:nth-of-type(5) {
        top: 20%;
        right: 8%;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .svc-float-emoji:nth-of-type(6) {
        bottom: 25%;
        left: 10%;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .svc-float-emoji:nth-of-type(7) {
        bottom: 15%;
        right: 12%;
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .svc-float-emoji:nth-of-type(8) {
        top: 60%;
        left: 3%;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .services-section .section-header {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .services-section .section-badge {
        background: var(--color-primary-dark);
        color: var(--color-secondary);
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }

    .services-section .section-title {
        font-size: 52px;
        background: var(--gradient-3);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        background-clip: text;
        color: transparent;
    }

    /* Grid */
    .services-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 32px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    /* Simple clean card */
    .svc-card {
        position: relative;
        background: var(--color-white);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 36px 28px 32px;
        text-align: left;
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        transition: all var(--transition-base);
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .svc-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        border-color: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.2);

    }

    .svc-card.animate {
        animation: rotate-in-center 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.250, 0.460, 0.450, 0.940) both;
    }

    @keyframes rotate-in-center {
        0% {
            transform: rotate(-360deg);
        }

        100% {
            transform: rotate(0);
        }
    }

    /* Simple icon wrapper */
    .svc-icon-wrap {
        position: relative;
        width: 72px;
        height: 72px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Clean icon */
    .svc-icon {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg,
                hsl(var(--hue, 25), 75%, 55%) 0%,
                hsl(calc(var(--hue, 25) + 30), 70%, 48%) 100%);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 26px;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px hsla(var(--hue, 25), 60%, 45%, 0.3);
        transition: transform var(--transition-base);
    }

    .svc-card:hover .svc-icon {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    /* Card content */
    .svc-content {
        position: relative;
    }

    .svc-title {
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 22px;
        color: var(--color-dark);
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        line-height: 1.3;
        position: relative;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .svc-title::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -4px;
        left: 0;
        width: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg,
                hsl(var(--hue, 25), 70%, 55%),
                hsl(calc(var(--hue, 25) + 40), 65%, 50%));
        border-radius: 2px;
        transition: width 0.4s ease;
    }

    .svc-card:hover .svc-title::after {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .svc-desc {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        color: var(--color-text-light);
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    /* Tags */
    .svc-tags {
        display: flex;
        gap: 8px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .svc-tag {
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: hsl(var(--hue, 25), 60%, 40%);
        background: hsla(var(--hue, 25), 60%, 55%, 0.1);
        padding: 5px 12px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        border: 1px solid hsla(var(--hue, 25), 60%, 55%, 0.15);
        transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .svc-card:hover .svc-tag {
        background: hsla(var(--hue, 25), 60%, 55%, 0.15);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* ============================================
    SERVICES - RESPONSIVE
    ============================================ */
    @media (max-width: 1200px) {
        .services-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .services-section .section-title {
            font-size: 44px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .services-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            max-width: 420px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .services-section .section-title {
            font-size: 34px;
        }

        .svc-blob,
        .svc-float-emoji {
            display: none;
        }
    }

    /* ============================================
    BOOKS SECTION — COMPLETE
    ============================================ */

    .books {
        background: url('../children_book_nest_images/Main_Book_Promise_Section.png');
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
        background-attachment: fixed;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    }

    .books .section-header {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .books .section-badge {
        background: var(--color-secondary);
        color: var(--color-primary-dark);
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }

    .books .section-title {
        font-size: 52px;
        background: var(--gradient-4);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        background-clip: text;
        color: transparent;
    }

    /* Carousel */
    .books-carousel-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
        position: relative;
        padding-top: 100px;
        padding-bottom: 50px;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .books-carousel-track {
        display: flex;
        gap: 30px;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    /* Cards */
    .books-carousel-track .book-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 60px) / 3);
        max-width: 380px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: var(--space-2);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 245, 225, 0.9);
        transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    }

    .book-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    }

    .book-cover {
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        overflow: hidden;
        aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
        background: #f3ede5;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    }

    .book-cover img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .book-card:hover .book-cover img {
        transform: scale(1.03);
    }

    .book-meta {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 0 var(--space-1);
    }

    .book-tag {
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 500;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        color: #a77c4b;
    }

    .book-age {
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--color-text);
        background: #f9efdf;
        padding: 4px 12px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    }

    .books .section-cta {
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 50px;
    }

    /* ============================================
    RESPONSIVE — BOOKS
    ============================================ */
    @media (max-width: 1200px) {
        .books .section-title {
            font-size: 46px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .books .section-title {
            font-size: 40px;
        }

        .books-carousel-track .book-card {
            flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 30px) / 2);
            max-width: 340px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .books {
            padding: 60px 0;
        }

        .books .section-header {
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .books .section-badge {
            font-size: 12px;
            padding: 6px 14px;
        }

        .books .section-title {
            font-size: 32px;
        }

        .books-carousel-track .book-card {
            flex: 0 0 100%;
            max-width: 100%;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 16px;
        }

        .book-cover {
            aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
        }

        .book-meta {
            padding: 0 8px;
        }

        .book-tag,
        .book-age {
            font-size: 12px;
        }

        .books .section-cta {
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 576px) {
        .books {
            padding: 50px 0;
        }

        .books .section-title {
            font-size: 26px;
        }

        .books-carousel-track .book-card {
            padding: 12px;
            border-radius: 16px;
        }

        .book-cover {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .book-meta {
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 0 4px;
        }

        .book-tag {
            font-size: 11px;
        }

        .book-age {
            font-size: 11px;
            padding: 3px 10px;
        }

        .books .section-cta .btn {
            padding: 12px 24px;
            font-size: 14px;
        }
    }

    /* ============================================
    HOW IT WORKS SECTION — MODERN TIMELINE
    ============================================ */

    .how-it-works {
        background: url('../children_book_nest_images/Main_Our_Process_Section.jpg');
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
        background-attachment: fixed;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    }

    /* Floating particles */
    .hiw-particles {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .hiw-particle {
        position: absolute;
        width: 6px;
        height: 6px;
        background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.12);
        border-radius: 50%;
        animation: hiwFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .hiw-particle:nth-child(1) {
        left: 8%;
        top: 15%;
        animation-delay: 0s;
    }

    .hiw-particle:nth-child(2) {
        left: 85%;
        top: 25%;
        animation-delay: 3s;
        background: rgba(183, 142, 255, 0.12);
    }

    .hiw-particle:nth-child(3) {
        left: 15%;
        top: 70%;
        animation-delay: 6s;
        background: rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.12);
    }

    .hiw-particle:nth-child(4) {
        left: 75%;
        top: 80%;
        animation-delay: 9s;
        background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.12);
    }

    @keyframes hiwFloat {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
            opacity: 0.2;
        }

        50% {
            transform: translateY(-25px) scale(1.3);
            opacity: 0.5;
        }
    }

    /* Section header */
    .how-it-works .section-header {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        margin-bottom: 80px;
    }

    .how-it-works .section-badge {
        background: var(--color-primary-dark);
        color: var(--color-secondary);
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }

    .how-it-works .section-title {
        font-size: 52px;
        background: var(--gradient-3);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        background-clip: text;
        color: transparent;
    }

    /* Timeline container */
    .hiw-timeline {
        position: relative;
        max-width: 1200px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    /* Central connecting line */
    .hiw-timeline::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 4px;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg,
                var(--color-primary) 0%,
                var(--color-secondary) 50%,
                #B78EFF 100%);
        border-radius: 2px;
        opacity: 0.3;
    }

    /* Timeline step */
    .hiw-step {
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: 80px;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .hiw-step:last-child {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* Alternate left/right */
    .hiw-step:nth-child(odd) {
        flex-direction: row;
    }

    .hiw-step:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: row-reverse;
    }

    .hiw-bar {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 4px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg,
                hsl(var(--step-hue, 25), 80%, 60%),
                hsl(calc(var(--step-hue, 25) + 40), 75%, 55%));
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
        transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .hiw-content {
        width: 42%;
        background: var(--color-white);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 36px 32px;
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }


    .hiw-content:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
        animation: jello-horizontal 0.7s both;
    }

    .hiw-content:hover .hiw-bar {
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    @keyframes jello-horizontal {
        0% {
            transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
        }

        30% {
            transform: scale3d(1.25, 0.75, 1);
        }

        40% {
            transform: scale3d(0.75, 1.25, 1);
        }

        50% {
            transform: scale3d(1.15, 0.85, 1);
        }

        65% {
            transform: scale3d(0.95, 1.05, 1);
        }

        75% {
            transform: scale3d(1.05, 0.95, 1);
        }

        100% {
            transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
        }
    }

    .hiw-number {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg,
                hsl(var(--step-hue, 25), 80%, 58%) 0%,
                hsl(calc(var(--step-hue, 25) + 30), 75%, 52%) 100%);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 20px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: white;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px hsla(var(--step-hue, 25), 70%, 50%, 0.3);
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Step icon */
    .hiw-icon {
        font-size: 44px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        display: block;
        transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    /* Step title */
    .hiw-title {
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 24px;
        color: var(--color-dark);
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    /* Step description */
    .hiw-desc {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        color: var(--color-text-light);
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    /* Step tags */
    .hiw-tags {
        display: flex;
        gap: 8px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .hiw-tag {
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: hsl(var(--step-hue, 25), 60%, 40%);
        background: hsla(var(--step-hue, 25), 60%, 55%, 0.1);
        padding: 6px 14px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        border: 1px solid hsla(var(--step-hue, 25), 60%, 55%, 0.15);
    }

    /* Center node on timeline */
    .hiw-node {
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--color-white);
        border: 4px solid hsl(var(--step-hue, 25), 80%, 60%);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        z-index: 3;
    }

    /* Connector arrow using a separate element */
    .hiw-arrow {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        width: 0;
        height: 0;
        border-top: 10px solid transparent;
        border-bottom: 10px solid transparent;
    }

    .hiw-step:nth-child(odd) .hiw-arrow {
        right: -10px;
        border-left: 10px solid var(--color-white);
        filter: drop-shadow(2px 0 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05));
    }

    .hiw-step:nth-child(even) .hiw-arrow {
        left: -10px;
        border-right: 10px solid var(--color-white);
        filter: drop-shadow(-2px 0 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05));
    }

    /* CTA section */
    .hiw-cta {
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 60px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .hiw-cta-text {
        font-size: 18px;
        color: var(--color-text-light);
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    /* ============================================
    HOW IT WORKS - RESPONSIVE
    ============================================ */

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .hiw-timeline::before {
            left: 20px;
            transform: none;
        }

        .hiw-step {
            flex-direction: row !important;
            padding-left: 60px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .hiw-content {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .hiw-node {
            left: 20px;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        }

        .hiw-arrow {
            display: none;
        }

        .how-it-works .section-title {
            font-size: 38px;
        }

        .how-it-works .section-header {
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .how-it-works .section-title {
            font-size: 32px;
        }

        .hiw-content {
            padding: 28px 22px;
        }

        .hiw-title {
            font-size: 22px;
        }

        .hiw-icon {
            font-size: 40px;
        }

        .hiw-number {
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .hiw-tags {
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .hiw-tag {
            font-size: 11px;
            padding: 5px 10px;
        }

        .hiw-step {
            padding-left: 50px;
        }

        .hiw-timeline::before {
            left: 16px;
        }

        .hiw-node {
            left: 16px;
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            border-width: 3px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
        .hiw-content {
            padding: 24px 18px;
        }

        .hiw-title {
            font-size: 20px;
        }

        .hiw-desc {
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        .hiw-icon {
            font-size: 36px;
        }

        .hiw-step {
            padding-left: 44px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }
    }

    /* ============================================
    FOR AUTHORS
    ============================================ */
    .authors {
        background: url('../children_book_nest_images/Main_CTA_Section.png');
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
        background-attachment: fixed;
    }

    .authors-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-4);
    }

    .authors .section-badge {
        background: var(--color-secondary);
        color: var(--color-primary-dark);
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }

    .authors .section-title {
        font-size: 52px;
        background: var(--gradient-4);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        background-clip: text;
        color: transparent;
    }

    .author-card {
        background: var(--color-white);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
        text-align: center;
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        position: relative;
        transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    }

    .author-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        border-color: #d4e2c6;
    }

    .card-number {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: var(--space-3);
        left: var(--space-4);
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 48px;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #e9e0d2;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: color var(--transition-base);
    }

    .author-card:hover .card-number {
        color: #d4e2c6;
    }

    .card-icon {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        background: #f0f6ea;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
        font-size: 36px;
        transition: background var(--transition-base);
    }

    .author-card:hover .card-icon {
        background: #e2efd4;
    }

    .card-title {
        font-size: 24px;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
        color: var(--color-dark);
    }

    .card-desc {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
        padding: 0 var(--space-2);
    }

    .cta-text {
        font-size: 20px;
        color: var(--color-text);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    }

    /* ============================================
    EMOTIONAL SECTION
    ============================================ */

    .emotional {
        background: url('../children_book_nest_images/Main_Our_Promise_Section.png');
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
        background-attachment: fixed;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    }

    /* ===== Background Elements ===== */

    .emotional-glow {
        position: absolute;
        border-radius: 50%;
        filter: blur(80px);
        pointer-events: none;
        opacity: 0.35;
    }

    .emotional-glow-1 {
        width: 450px;
        height: 450px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.25), transparent 70%);
        top: -120px;
        right: -80px;
        animation: glowPulse 10s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .emotional-glow-2 {
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(183, 142, 255, 0.2), transparent 70%);
        bottom: -100px;
        left: -100px;
        animation: glowPulse 10s ease-in-out infinite 5s;
    }

    .emotional-glow-3 {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.15), transparent 70%);
        top: 40%;
        left: 60%;
        animation: glowPulse 12s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
    }

    @keyframes glowPulse {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: scale(1);
            opacity: 0.35;
        }

        50% {
            transform: scale(1.3);
            opacity: 0.55;
        }
    }

    /* Floating elements */
    .emotional-float {
        position: absolute;
        pointer-events: none;
        animation: floatDrift 20s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .emotional-float-1 {
        top: 10%;
        left: 5%;
        font-size: 40px;
        opacity: 0.15;
        animation-delay: 0s;
    }

    .emotional-float-2 {
        top: 20%;
        right: 8%;
        font-size: 30px;
        opacity: 0.12;
        animation-delay: 5s;
    }

    .emotional-float-3 {
        top: 60%;
        left: 3%;
        font-size: 35px;
        opacity: 0.1;
        animation-delay: 10s;
    }

    .emotional-float-4 {
        bottom: 15%;
        right: 5%;
        font-size: 45px;
        opacity: 0.13;
        animation-delay: 15s;
    }

    .emotional-float-5 {
        top: 45%;
        right: 15%;
        font-size: 25px;
        opacity: 0.1;
        animation-delay: 8s;
    }

    @keyframes floatDrift {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
        }

        25% {
            transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(5deg);
        }

        50% {
            transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-3deg);
        }

        75% {
            transform: translateY(-25px) rotate(8deg);
        }
    }

    /* ===== Main Layout ===== */

    .emotional-grid {
        display: grid;
        gap: 40px;
        align-items: center;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    /* ===== Side Images ===== */

    .emotional-side {
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .emotional-img-card {
        position: relative;

        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .emotional-img-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
        box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }

    .emotional-img-card img {
        margin: 10px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        width: 100%;
        height: 200px;
        object-fit: cover;
        display: block;

    }

    .emotional-img-overlay {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        padding: 20px;
        color: white;
    }

    .emotional-img-label {
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        opacity: 0.9;
    }

    .emotional-img-title {
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 18px;
        margin-top: 4px;
    }

    /* Decorative frame */
    .emotional-frame {
        height: 470px;
        border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.2);
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        pointer-events: none;
        padding: 10px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }

    .emotional-frame-left {
        top: -20px;
        left: -20px;
        right: 20px;
        bottom: 20px;
    }

    .emotional-frame-right {
        top: 20px;
        left: 20px;
        right: -20px;
        bottom: -20px;
    }

    /* ===== Center Content ===== */

    .emotional-center {
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
    }

    /* Quote mark */
    .emotional-quote {
        font-family: Georgia, serif;
        font-size: 140px;
        line-height: 1;
        color: var(--color-primary);
        opacity: 0.1;
        position: absolute;
        top: -60px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Badge */
    .emotional-badge {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 10px 28px;
        background: var(--color-primary-dark);
        color: var(--color-secondary);
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        border-radius: var(--radius-full);
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    /* Headline */
    .emotional-headline {
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 42px;
        background: var(--gradient-3);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        line-height: 1.25;
        color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .emotional-headline .sparkle-icon {
        display: inline-block;
        animation: sparkleWiggle 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes sparkleWiggle {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
        }

        25% {
            transform: rotate(12deg) scale(1.15);
        }

        75% {
            transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(1.15);
        }
    }

    /* Divider */
    .emotional-divider {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .emotional-divider-line {
        width: 50px;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-primary), transparent);
    }

    .emotional-divider-dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background: var(--color-primary);
        border-radius: 50%;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    /* Body text */
    .emotional-body {
        font-size: 17px;
        line-height: 1.9;
        color: var(--color-text-light);
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .emotional-body strong {
        color: var(--color-dark);
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* Stats row */
    .emotional-stats {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 36px;
        padding: 24px 0;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
    }

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

    .emotional-stat-number {
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 36px;
        font-weight: 800;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary));
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        background-clip: text;
        color: transparent;
        line-height: 1;
    }

    .emotional-stat-label {
        font-size: 13px;
        color: var(--color-text-light);
        margin-top: 6px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    /* Testimonial quote */
    .emotional-testimonial {
        background: var(--color-white);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 24px 28px;
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        margin-bottom: 32px;
        text-align: left;
        position: relative;
    }

    .emotional-testimonial::before {
        content: '"';
        font-family: Georgia, serif;
        font-size: 60px;
        color: var(--color-primary);
        opacity: 0.15;
        position: absolute;
        top: -10px;
        left: 16px;
        line-height: 1;
    }

    .emotional-testimonial-text {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        color: var(--color-text);
        font-style: italic;
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

    .emotional-testimonial-author {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 16px;
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

    .emotional-testimonial-avatar {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), #B78EFF);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .emotional-testimonial-name {
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--color-dark);
    }

    .emotional-testimonial-role {
        font-size: 12px;
        color: var(--color-text-light);
    }

    /* CTA buttons */
    .emotional-actions {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 16px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .emotional-actions .btn-secondary {
        background: transparent;
        border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
        color: var(--color-dark);
    }

    .emotional-actions .btn-secondary:hover {
        border-color: var(--color-primary);
        color: var(--color-primary);
    }

    /* ===== Trust badges ===== */

    .emotional-trust {
        margin-top: 60px;
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .emotional-trust-label {
        font-size: 13px;
        color: var(--color-text-light);
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .emotional-trust-logos {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 40px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    .emotional-trust-logos span {
        font-size: 28px;
        filter: grayscale(100%);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .emotional-trust-logos span:hover {
        filter: grayscale(0%);
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }

    /* ============================================
    EMOTIONAL SECTION - RESPONSIVE
    ============================================ */

    @media (max-width: 1200px) {
        .emotional-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr 1fr;
            gap: 30px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .emotional-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
        }

        .emotional-side {
            display: none;
        }

        .emotional-headline {
            font-size: 36px;
        }

        .emotional-stats {
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .emotional-stat-number {
            font-size: 32px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .emotional-headline {
            font-size: 30px;
        }

        .emotional-body {
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .emotional-stats {
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .emotional-quote {
            font-size: 100px;
        }

        .emotional-actions {
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .emotional-actions .btn {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 280px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
        .emotional-headline {
            font-size: 26px;
        }

        .emotional-badge {
            font-size: 11px;
            padding: 8px 20px;
        }

        .emotional-testimonial {
            padding: 20px;
        }
    }

    auth
    /* ============================================
    CALL TO ACTION SECTION — ULTRA BEAUTIFUL
    ============================================ */

    .cta-section {
        background: var(--gradient-3);
        background-size: 400% 400%;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 120px 0 140px;
        animation: ctaGradientShift 12s ease infinite;
    }

    @keyframes ctaGradientShift {

        0%,
        100% {
            background-position: 0% 50%;
        }

        50% {
            background-position: 100% 50%;
        }
    }

    /* ===== Animated Mesh Background ===== */

    .cta-mesh {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-mesh-blob {
        position: absolute;
        border-radius: 50%;
        filter: blur(60px);
        opacity: 0.3;
        animation: meshFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .cta-mesh-blob-1 {
        width: 600px;
        height: 600px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent 70%);
        top: -200px;
        left: -150px;
        animation-delay: 0s;
    }

    .cta-mesh-blob-2 {
        width: 500px;
        height: 500px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 200, 100, 0.3), transparent 70%);
        bottom: -150px;
        right: -100px;
        animation-delay: -7s;
    }

    .cta-mesh-blob-3 {
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 150, 50, 0.25), transparent 70%);
        top: 40%;
        left: 50%;
        animation-delay: -14s;
    }

    @keyframes meshFloat {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        }

        25% {
            transform: translate(50px, -30px) scale(1.1);
        }

        50% {
            transform: translate(-30px, 20px) scale(0.95);
        }

        75% {
            transform: translate(20px, 40px) scale(1.05);
        }
    }

    /* ===== Floating Decorations ===== */

    .cta-float {
        position: absolute;
        pointer-events: none;
        animation: ctaDrift 16s ease-in-out infinite;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
    }

    .cta-float-1 {
        top: 12%;
        left: 8%;
        font-size: 42px;
        animation-delay: 0s;
    }

    .cta-float-2 {
        top: 18%;
        right: 10%;
        font-size: 36px;
        animation-delay: 3s;
    }

    .cta-float-3 {
        bottom: 22%;
        left: 6%;
        font-size: 48px;
        animation-delay: 6s;
    }

    .cta-float-4 {
        bottom: 15%;
        right: 8%;
        font-size: 38px;
        animation-delay: 9s;
    }

    .cta-float-5 {
        top: 45%;
        left: 3%;
        font-size: 28px;
        animation-delay: 12s;
    }

    .cta-float-6 {
        top: 55%;
        right: 5%;
        font-size: 32px;
        animation-delay: 15s;
    }

    @keyframes ctaDrift {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
            opacity: 0.25;
        }

        25% {
            transform: translateY(-25px) rotate(8deg) scale(1.1);
            opacity: 0.4;
        }

        50% {
            transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(-5deg) scale(0.95);
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        75% {
            transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(12deg) scale(1.05);
            opacity: 0.35;
        }
    }

    /* ===== Sparkle Particles ===== */

    .cta-sparkles {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .cta-sparkle {
        position: absolute;
        color: white;
        font-size: 14px;
        animation: sparkleTwinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .cta-sparkle:nth-child(1) {
        top: 20%;
        left: 20%;
        animation-delay: 0s;
    }

    .cta-sparkle:nth-child(2) {
        top: 30%;
        right: 25%;
        animation-delay: 0.5s;
    }

    .cta-sparkle:nth-child(3) {
        top: 60%;
        left: 15%;
        animation-delay: 1s;
    }

    .cta-sparkle:nth-child(4) {
        top: 70%;
        right: 20%;
        animation-delay: 1.5s;
    }

    .cta-sparkle:nth-child(5) {
        top: 40%;
        left: 45%;
        animation-delay: 2s;
    }

    .cta-sparkle:nth-child(6) {
        top: 15%;
        left: 60%;
        animation-delay: 2.5s;
    }

    @keyframes sparkleTwinkle {

        0%,
        100% {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scale(0.5) rotate(0deg);
        }

        50% {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1.2) rotate(180deg);
        }
    }

    /* ===== Decorative Book Stack ===== */

    .cta-books {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -20px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-end;
        gap: -15px;
        z-index: 1;
        opacity: 0.12;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .cta-book {
        width: 50px;
        height: 70px;
        background: white;
        border-radius: 3px 6px 6px 3px;
        position: relative;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        transition: all 0.5s ease;
    }

    .cta-book::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        left: 4px;
        top: 4px;
        bottom: 4px;
        width: 2px;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        border-radius: 1px;
    }

    .cta-book:nth-child(1) {
        transform: rotate(-18deg) translateY(10px);
        height: 60px;
    }

    .cta-book:nth-child(2) {
        transform: rotate(-5deg) translateY(-5px);
        height: 75px;
        margin-left: -10px;
    }

    .cta-book:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(8deg) translateY(0);
        height: 68px;
        margin-left: -10px;
    }

    .cta-book:nth-child(4) {
        transform: rotate(20deg) translateY(8px);
        height: 55px;
        margin-left: -10px;
    }

    /* ===== Main Content ===== */

    .cta-content {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 720px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* Badge */
    .cta-badge {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 12px 32px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
        border-radius: var(--radius-full);
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 2.5px;
        margin-bottom: 32px;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        animation: badgePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes badgePulse {

        0%,
        100% {
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        }

        50% {
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }
    }

    .cta-badge-icon {
        font-size: 16px;
        animation: badgeIconBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes badgeIconBounce {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        50% {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }
    }

    /* Headline */
    .cta-headline {
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 56px;
        line-height: 1.15;
        color: white;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .cta-headline-line {
        display: block;
    }

    .cta-headline-line:nth-child(2) {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, white, #FFE4B5, white);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        background-clip: text;
        color: transparent;
        background-size: 200% auto;
        animation: textShine 4s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes textShine {
        0% {
            background-position: 0% center;
        }

        100% {
            background-position: 200% center;
        }
    }

    .cta-magic-icon {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 0.8em;
        animation: magicSpin 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5));
    }

    @keyframes magicSpin {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3));
        }

        25% {
            transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.2);
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6));
        }

        50% {
            transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3));
        }

        75% {
            transform: rotate(-15deg) scale(1.2);
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6));
        }
    }

    /* Subtext */
    .cta-subtext {
        font-size: 20px;
        line-height: 1.8;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
        margin-bottom: 48px;
        max-width: 520px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        font-weight: 400;
    }

    /* ===== Main CTA Button ===== */

    .cta-btn-main {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 22px 56px;
        background: white;
        color: var(--color-primary);
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 18px;
        font-weight: 800;
        border-radius: var(--radius-full);
        border: none;
        cursor: pointer;
        text-decoration: none;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        cursor: url('../children_book_nest_images/Main_Cursor_extra_small.png'), auto;
    }

    .cta-btn-main::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%;
        width: 60%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.15), transparent);
        transform: skewX(-20deg);
        transition: left 0.7s ease;
    }

    .cta-btn-main::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: -3px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-full);
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, white, #FFE4B5, white, #FFD700);
        background-size: 300% 300%;
        z-index: -1;
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        animation: borderGlow 3s ease infinite;
    }

    @keyframes borderGlow {

        0%,
        100% {
            background-position: 0% 50%;
        }

        50% {
            background-position: 100% 50%;
        }
    }

    .cta-btn-main:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    }

    .cta-btn-main:hover::before {
        left: 150%;
    }

    .cta-btn-main:hover::after {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .cta-btn-main:active {
        transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98);
    }

    .cta-btn-arrow {
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .cta-btn-main:hover .cta-btn-arrow {
        transform: translateX(8px);
    }

    /* Ripple on click */
    .cta-btn-main .ripple {
        position: absolute;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);
        transform: scale(0);
        animation: rippleEffect 0.6s ease-out;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

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

    /* ===== Secondary Link ===== */

    .cta-secondary {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-top: 28px;
        padding: 12px 28px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-decoration: none;
        border-radius: var(--radius-full);
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    }

    .cta-secondary:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        color: white;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        gap: 14px;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .cta-secondary-arrow {
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .cta-secondary:hover .cta-secondary-arrow {
        transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    /* ===== Trust Badges ===== */

    .cta-trust {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 40px;
        margin-top: 56px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .cta-trust-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 10px 20px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        border-radius: var(--radius-full);
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 600;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .cta-trust-item:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        transform: translateY(-3px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .cta-trust-icon {
        font-size: 18px;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
    }

    /* ===== Decorative Wave Bottom ===== */

    .cta-wave {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        line-height: 0;
    }

    .cta-wave svg {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: 60px;
    }

    /* ===== Responsive ===== */

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .cta-section {
            padding: 100px 0 120px;
        }

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

        .cta-subtext {
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .cta-float {
            display: none;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .cta-section {
            padding: 80px 0 100px;
        }

        .cta-headline {
            font-size: 36px;
        }

        .cta-subtext {
            font-size: 17px;
            margin-bottom: 36px;
        }

        .cta-btn-main {
            padding: 18px 40px;
            font-size: 16px;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 320px;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .cta-trust {
            gap: 16px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        .cta-trust-item {
            font-size: 13px;
            padding: 8px 16px;
        }

        .cta-badge {
            font-size: 11px;
            padding: 10px 24px;
        }

        .cta-books {
            display: none;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
        .cta-headline {
            font-size: 30px;
        }

        .cta-subtext {
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .cta-btn-main {
            padding: 16px 32px;
        }

        .cta-trust {
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .cta-trust-item {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 280px;
            justify-content: center;
        }
    }

    /* ============================================
    ACCESSIBILITY
    ============================================ */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

        *,
        *::before,
        *::after {
            animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
            transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: auto;
        }
    }

    a:focus-visible,
    button:focus-visible,
    input:focus-visible {
        outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
        outline-offset: 2px;
    }

    @media (pointer: coarse) {

        .carousel-btn,
        .mobile-toggle,
        .social-links a,
        .back-to-top {
            min-width: 48px;
            min-height: 48px;
        }

        .desktop-menu>li>a {
            padding: var(--space-2);
        }
    }

    /* ============================================
    RESPONSIVE
    ============================================ */
    @media (max-width: 1200px) {
        .services-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        }

        .process-steps {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: var(--space-5);
        }

        .process-steps::before {
            display: none;
        }

        .hero-content {
            grid-column: 1 / span 7;
        }

        .about-content {
            grid-column: 6 / span 7;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .desktop-menu {
            display: none;
        }

        .mobile-toggle {
            display: flex;
        }

        .nav-container {
            height: 70px;
        }

        .logo img {
            height: 50px;
        }

        h1 {
            font-size: 48px;
        }

        h2 {
            font-size: 40px;
        }

        h3 {
            font-size: 28px;
        }

        .hero {
            min-height: 600px;
        }

        .hero-container {
            min-height: 600px;
        }

        .hero-content {
            grid-column: 1 / span 8;
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: 40px;
        }

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

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

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

        .footer-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }

        .footer-brand {
            grid-column: 1 / -1;
            max-width: 100%;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .footer-brand .social-links {
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .stats {
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .stat {
            text-align: center;
        }

        .about-container {
            justify-items: center;
        }

        .about-content {
            grid-column: 1 / span 12;
            justify-self: center;
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 700px;
        }

        .about .divider {
            margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        :root {
            --section-padding: 80px;
            --container-padding: 16px;
        }

        body {
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        h1 {
            font-size: 36px;
        }

        h2 {
            font-size: 32px;
        }

        h3 {
            font-size: 24px;
        }

        .hero {
            min-height: 500px;
        }

        .hero-container {
            min-height: 500px;
            align-items: end;
            padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
        }

        .hero-content {
            grid-column: 1 / span 12;
            max-width: 100%;
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: 32px;
        }

        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .hero-actions {
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .hero-actions .btn {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .services-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .process-steps {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: var(--space-5);
        }

        .step-icon {
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            font-size: 32px;
        }

        .authors-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .book-card {
            flex: 0 0 240px;
        }

        .newsletter-card {
            padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-3);
        }

        .newsletter-form {
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .newsletter-form .btn,
        .newsletter-form .form-input {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .benefits {
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .footer-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .footer-column h4::after {
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            flex-direction: column;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .footer-badges {
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .stats {
            gap: var(--space-3);
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 24px;
        }

        .carousel-btn {
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
        }

        .about .section-title {
            font-size: 36px;
        }

        .breadcrumb-nav {
            padding: 10px 0;
        }

        .breadcrumb-item {
            font-size: 13px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
        h1 {
            font-size: 28px;
        }

        h2 {
            font-size: 26px;
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: 28px;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 28px;
        }

        .about .section-title {
            font-size: 32px;
        }

        .newsletter .section-title {
            font-size: 28px;
        }

        .book-card {
            flex: 0 0 200px;
        }

        .card-number {
            font-size: 36px;
        }

        .mobile-menu {
            width: 280px;
        }
    }

    .hero-typing-wrapper {
        background: rgba(45, 106, 79, 0.12);
        padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
        border-radius: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        /* FIXED WIDTH — never changes */
        width: 600px;
        max-width: 90vw;
        /* MIN HEIGHT — starts here, grows if needed */
        min-height: 120px;
        /* Smooth height transition */
        transition: height 0.3s ease;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-typing-container {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .hero-typing-text {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        color: var(--color-dark);
        /* Text wraps naturally */
        word-wrap: break-word;
        overflow-wrap: break-word;
        line-height: 2rem;
        display: block;
        position: relative;
    }

    /* Blinking cursor */
    .cursor {
        display: inline-block;
        width: 3px;
        height: 1.1em;
        background: var(--color-secondary);
        margin-left: 3px;
        vertical-align: middle;
        animation: blink 0.8s infinite;
    }

    @keyframes blink {

        0%,
        100% {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        50% {
            opacity: 0;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .hero-typing-wrapper {
            width: 90vw;
            padding: 2rem;
            min-height: 100px;
        }

        .hero-typing-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            line-height: 1.7rem;
        }
    }