/* Google Fonts */
        @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Exo+2:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Ubuntu:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,700;1,400&family=Ubuntu+Mono:wght@400;700&display=swap');

        /* ========================================
           CSS VARIABLES — Vendorsline Brand
           ======================================== */
        :root {
            --vl-teal: #3d8b84;
            --vl-teal-dark: #2d6b65;
            --vl-teal-light: #5aada5;
            --vl-amber: #c49a3c;
            --vl-amber-dark: #a67f2e;
            --vl-indigo: #5b6abf;
            --vl-indigo-dark: #4a579e;
            --vl-purple: #7c6aad;

            --dark-gray: #383b40;
            --darker-gray: #2f3237;
            --darkest-gray: #272a2e;
            --card-bg: #3d4450;
            --card-bg-alt: #444c59;

            --text-heading: #ffffff;
            --text-primary: #c8cacf;
            --text-muted: #8a8d94;

            --accent-red: #b85450;
            --accent-green: #5a9e6f;

            --font-heading: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
            --font-body: 'Ubuntu', sans-serif;
            --font-mono: 'Ubuntu Mono', monospace;

            --radius: 8px;
            --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        /* ========================================
           RESET & BASE
           ======================================== */
        *, *::before, *::after {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            scroll-padding-top: 80px;
        }

        body {
            background-color: var(--dark-gray);
            color: var(--text-primary);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            line-height: 1.7;
            overflow-x: hidden;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
        }

        /* Subtle grid background */
        body::before {
            content: '';
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 50px 50px;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
        a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

        /* ========================================
           CONTAINER
           ======================================== */
        .container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* ========================================
           TYPOGRAPHY
           ======================================== */
        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            color: var(--text-heading);
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 700; }
        h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 600; }
        h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; }

        .section-label {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2.5px;
            color: var(--vl-teal);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            display: block;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 640px;
            margin: 0 auto 60px;
            text-align: center;
        }

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

        /* ========================================
           BUTTONS
           ======================================== */
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 14px 28px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all var(--transition);
            border: 2px solid transparent;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background-color: var(--vl-teal);
            color: #fff;
            border-color: var(--vl-teal);
        }
        .btn-primary:hover {
            background-color: var(--vl-teal-dark);
            border-color: var(--vl-teal-dark);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.3);
        }

        .btn-ghost {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--text-heading);
            border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
        }
        .btn-ghost:hover {
            border-color: var(--vl-teal);
            color: var(--vl-teal-light);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .btn-small {
            padding: 10px 20px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

        /* ========================================
           1. FIXED HEADER
           ======================================== */
        header {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 16px 0;
            transition: all var(--transition);
            z-index: 1000;
        }

        header.scrolled {
            background-color: rgba(56, 59, 64, 0.95);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--vl-teal);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            padding: 10px 0;
        }

        .header-inner {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }

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

        .logo-icon {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vl-teal), var(--vl-indigo));
            border-radius: 8px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .logo-text {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--text-heading);
        }

        nav ul {
            display: flex;
            list-style: none;
            gap: 36px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        nav a {
            color: var(--text-primary);
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transition: color var(--transition);
        }
        nav a:hover { color: var(--vl-teal-light); }

        .nav-cta {
            padding: 10px 22px;
            background-color: var(--vl-teal);
            color: #fff !important;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
        }
        .nav-cta:hover {
            background-color: var(--vl-teal-dark);
        }

        .mobile-menu-btn {
            display: none;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 8px;
        }

        .mobile-nav {
            display: none;
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100vh;
            background-color: rgba(47, 50, 55, 0.98);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            z-index: 999;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 32px;
        }

        .mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }

        .mobile-nav a {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-heading);
            transition: color var(--transition);
        }
        .mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--vl-teal-light); }

        .mobile-close {
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px;
            right: 24px;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        /* ========================================
           2. HERO
           ======================================== */
        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 120px 0 80px;
            position: relative;
        }

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

        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            background: rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.3);
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--vl-teal-light);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .hero h1 {
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .hero h1 span {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vl-teal-light), var(--vl-indigo));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .hero-sub {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            max-width: 520px;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        .hero-ctas {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        /* Dashboard mock */
        .dashboard-mock {
            background: var(--darker-gray);
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            border: 1px solid rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.15);
        }

        .mock-chrome {
            background: #33363b;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .mock-dot {
            width: 10px;
            height: 10px;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }
        .mock-dot.r { background: var(--accent-red); }
        .mock-dot.y { background: var(--vl-amber); }
        .mock-dot.g { background: var(--accent-green); }

        .mock-url {
            margin-left: 12px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
            border-radius: 4px;
            padding: 4px 12px;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            flex: 1;
        }

        .mock-body {
            padding: 24px;
        }

        .mock-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .mock-title {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-heading);
        }

        .mock-subtitle {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .mock-stats {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .mock-stat {
            background: rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.1);
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 14px;
        }

        .mock-stat-val {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--vl-teal-light);
        }

        .mock-stat-label {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .mock-stat:nth-child(2) .mock-stat-val { color: var(--vl-amber); }
        .mock-stat:nth-child(2) { background: rgba(196, 154, 60, 0.1); }
        .mock-stat:nth-child(3) .mock-stat-val { color: var(--vl-indigo); }
        .mock-stat:nth-child(3) { background: rgba(91, 106, 191, 0.1); }

        .mock-orders {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 14px;
        }

        .mock-orders-title {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .mock-order-row {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 6px 0;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
        }
        .mock-order-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

        .mock-order-id { color: var(--text-primary); font-family: var(--font-mono); }
        .mock-order-name { color: var(--text-muted); }

        .mock-status {
            padding: 3px 10px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }
        .mock-status.shipped { background: rgba(90, 158, 111, 0.2); color: var(--accent-green); }
        .mock-status.processing { background: rgba(196, 154, 60, 0.2); color: var(--vl-amber); }
        .mock-status.confirmed { background: rgba(91, 106, 191, 0.2); color: var(--vl-indigo); }

        /* Scroll indicator */
        .scroll-indicator {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 40px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            animation: bounce 2s infinite;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

        @keyframes bounce {
            0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
            40% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px); }
            60% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-5px); }
        }

        /* ========================================
           3. PROBLEM → SOLUTION BRIDGE
           ======================================== */
        .bridge-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background-color: rgba(45, 64, 89, 0.15);
        }

        .bridge-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 80px 1fr;
            gap: 32px;
            align-items: stretch;
        }

        .bridge-col {
            padding: 36px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            background: rgba(56, 59, 64, 0.6);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
        }

        .bridge-col.pain {
            border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-red);
        }
        .bridge-col.solution {
            border-left: 4px solid var(--vl-teal);
        }

        .bridge-col h3 {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }
        .bridge-col.pain h3 { color: var(--accent-red); }
        .bridge-col.solution h3 { color: var(--vl-teal-light); }

        .bridge-col ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .bridge-col li {
            padding: 8px 0;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .bridge-col.pain li .bridge-icon { color: var(--accent-red); }
        .bridge-col.solution li .bridge-icon { color: var(--vl-teal-light); }

        .bridge-arrow {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: var(--vl-teal);
        }

        /* ========================================
           4. THREE PILLARS
           ======================================== */
        .pillars-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
        }

        .pillars-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 32px;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .pillar-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            padding: 36px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            border-left: 4px solid var(--vl-teal);
            transition: all var(--transition);
        }
        .pillar-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.15);
        }

        .pillar-card .pillar-icon {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            background: rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.15);
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--vl-teal-light);
        }

        .pillar-card:nth-child(2) {
            border-left-color: var(--vl-amber);
        }
        .pillar-card:nth-child(2) .pillar-icon {
            background: rgba(196, 154, 60, 0.15);
            color: var(--vl-amber);
        }

        .pillar-card:nth-child(3) {
            border-left-color: var(--vl-indigo);
        }
        .pillar-card:nth-child(3) .pillar-icon {
            background: rgba(91, 106, 191, 0.15);
            color: var(--vl-indigo);
        }

        .pillar-card h3 {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .pillar-card p {
            color: var(--text-primary);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* CTA Offramp bar */
        .cta-offramp {
            background: rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.2);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            padding: 28px 36px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .cta-offramp p {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-heading);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* ========================================
           5. FEATURES DEEP-DIVE
           ======================================== */
        .features-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background-color: var(--darker-gray);
        }

        .features-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 32px;
        }

        .feature-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            padding: 36px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all var(--transition);
        }

        .feature-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 3px;
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }
        .feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
        .feature-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .feature-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: var(--vl-teal); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: var(--vl-amber); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: var(--vl-indigo); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: var(--vl-purple); }

        .feature-card-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .feature-icon {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .feature-card:nth-child(1) .feature-icon { background: rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.15); color: var(--vl-teal-light); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(2) .feature-icon { background: rgba(196, 154, 60, 0.15); color: var(--vl-amber); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(3) .feature-icon { background: rgba(91, 106, 191, 0.15); color: var(--vl-indigo); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(4) .feature-icon { background: rgba(124, 106, 173, 0.15); color: var(--vl-purple); }

        .feature-card-header h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }

        .feature-card-header .feature-sub {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        .feature-list {
            list-style: none;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .feature-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 6px 0;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .feature-list .check-icon {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            margin-top: 3px;
        }

        .feature-card:nth-child(1) .check-icon { color: var(--vl-teal-light); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(2) .check-icon { color: var(--vl-amber); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(3) .check-icon { color: var(--vl-indigo); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(4) .check-icon { color: var(--vl-purple); }

        .feature-screenshot {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
            border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-radius: 6px;
            padding: 32px 16px;
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-style: italic;
        }

        /* ========================================
           6. ROI CALCULATOR
           ======================================== */
        .roi-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
        }

        .roi-card {
            background: var(--darkest-gray);
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            border: 1px solid rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.15);
        }

        .roi-chrome {
            background: #30343a;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .roi-body {
            padding: 48px;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 48px;
        }

        .roi-inputs h3 {
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }

        .roi-field {
            margin-bottom: 28px;
        }

        .roi-field label {
            display: block;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-heading);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .roi-field input[type="range"] {
            width: 100%;
            -webkit-appearance: none;
            appearance: none;
            height: 6px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-radius: 3px;
            outline: none;
        }

        .roi-field input[type="range"]::-webkit-slider-thumb {
            -webkit-appearance: none;
            appearance: none;
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--vl-teal);
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.4);
        }

        .roi-field input[type="range"]::-moz-range-thumb {
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--vl-teal);
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
        }

        .roi-field .roi-value {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--vl-teal-light);
            margin-top: 8px;
        }

        .roi-field input[type="number"] {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-radius: 6px;
            color: var(--text-heading);
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 1rem;
            outline: none;
            transition: border-color var(--transition);
        }
        .roi-field input[type="number"]:focus {
            border-color: var(--vl-teal);
        }

        .roi-results {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .roi-results h3 {
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }

        .roi-result-item {
            padding: 24px;
            background: rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.08);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--vl-teal);
        }

        .roi-result-item:nth-child(3) {
            border-left-color: var(--vl-amber);
            background: rgba(196, 154, 60, 0.08);
        }
        .roi-result-item:nth-child(4) {
            border-left-color: var(--accent-green);
            background: rgba(90, 158, 111, 0.08);
        }

        .roi-result-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .roi-result-value {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-heading);
        }

        .roi-cta-wrap {
            margin-top: 48px;
        }

        /* ========================================
           7. CASE STUDY
           ======================================== */
        .case-study-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background-color: var(--darker-gray);
        }

        .case-study-metrics {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            margin: 48px 0;
        }

        .metric-card {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 28px;
            background: rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.08);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            border: 1px solid rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.15);
        }

        .metric-value {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 2.4rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--vl-teal-light);
        }

        .metric-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        .case-study-quote {
            max-width: 720px;
            margin: 48px auto 0;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .case-study-quote blockquote {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-style: italic;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            line-height: 1.8;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--vl-teal);
            padding-left: 28px;
            text-align: left;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .case-study-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .author-avatar {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vl-teal), var(--vl-indigo));
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .author-name {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-heading);
        }

        .author-role {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        /* ========================================
           8. HOW IT WORKS
           ======================================== */
        .how-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
        }

        .steps-container {
            max-width: 640px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
        }

        .steps-container::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 28px;
            top: 56px;
            bottom: 56px;
            width: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--vl-teal), var(--vl-indigo));
        }

        .step {
            display: flex;
            gap: 24px;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
            position: relative;
        }
        .step:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

        .step-number {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            background: var(--vl-teal);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #fff;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .step:nth-child(2) .step-number { background: var(--vl-indigo); }
        .step:nth-child(3) .step-number { background: var(--vl-amber); }

        .step-content {
            padding-top: 10px;
        }

        .step-content h3 {
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .step-content p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-primary);
        }

        .how-cta-wrap {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 60px;
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        /* ========================================
           9. TECH STACK
           ======================================== */
        .tech-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background-color: rgba(45, 64, 89, 0.1);
        }

        .tech-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .tech-item {
            aspect-ratio: 1;
            background: rgba(45, 64, 89, 0.3);
            border: 1px solid rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.15);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 16px;
            transition: all var(--transition);
        }

        .tech-item:hover {
            border-color: var(--vl-teal);
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.2);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .tech-label {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            margin-top: 8px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .tech-sublabel {
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            color: var(--vl-teal);
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        /* ========================================
           10. USE CASES
           ======================================== */
        .use-cases-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
        }

        .use-cases-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 32px;
        }

        .use-case-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            padding: 36px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
            transition: all var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .use-case-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 3px;
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }
        .use-case-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
        .use-case-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: var(--vl-teal); }
        .use-case-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: var(--vl-amber); }
        .use-case-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: var(--vl-indigo); }

        .use-case-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .use-case-icon {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            border-radius: 14px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
        }

        .use-case-card:nth-child(1) .use-case-icon { background: rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.15); color: var(--vl-teal-light); }
        .use-case-card:nth-child(2) .use-case-icon { background: rgba(196, 154, 60, 0.15); color: var(--vl-amber); }
        .use-case-card:nth-child(3) .use-case-icon { background: rgba(91, 106, 191, 0.15); color: var(--vl-indigo); }

        .use-case-card h3 {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .use-case-card p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ========================================
           11. TESTIMONIALS
           ======================================== */
        .testimonials-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background-color: var(--darker-gray);
        }

        .testimonials-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 32px;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .testimonial-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            padding: 32px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
        }

        .testimonial-stars {
            display: flex;
            gap: 4px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            color: var(--vl-amber);
        }

        .testimonial-card p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-style: italic;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .testimonial-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .testimonial-avatar {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .testimonial-card:nth-child(1) .testimonial-avatar {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vl-amber), var(--vl-amber-dark));
        }
        .testimonial-card:nth-child(2) .testimonial-avatar {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vl-indigo), var(--vl-indigo-dark));
        }

        .testimonial-name {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-heading);
        }

        .testimonial-role {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        /* ========================================
           12. FAQ
           ======================================== */
        .faq-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
        }

        .faq-container {
            max-width: 760px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .faq-container details {
            background: rgba(45, 64, 89, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            transition: all var(--transition);
        }

        .faq-container details[open] {
            border-color: rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.3);
        }

        .faq-container summary {
            padding: 20px 24px;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-heading);
            list-style: none;
        }

        .faq-container summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

        .faq-chevron {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        details[open] .faq-chevron {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .faq-container details div {
            padding: 0 24px 20px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ========================================
           13. FINAL CTA
           ======================================== */
        .final-cta-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vl-teal), var(--vl-indigo));
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .final-cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 40px 40px;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

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

        .final-cta-copy h2 {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .final-cta-copy p {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

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

        .trust-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
        }

        .trust-item i { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

        .final-cta-form {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 40px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
        }

        .form-field {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .form-field label {
            display: block;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #fff;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .form-field input {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 14px 16px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
            border-radius: 8px;
            color: #fff;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            outline: none;
            transition: border-color var(--transition);
        }

        .form-field input::placeholder {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
        }

        .form-field input:focus {
            border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
        }

        .form-submit {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 16px;
            background: #fff;
            color: var(--vl-teal-dark);
            border: none;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .form-submit:hover {
            background: var(--text-heading);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .form-alt {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 16px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
        }

        .form-alt a {
            color: #fff;
            text-decoration: underline;
        }

        .form-feedback {
            display: none;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        /* ========================================
           14. PDF OFFRAMP
           ======================================== */
        .pdf-banner {
            padding: 40px 0;
            background: var(--darker-gray);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
        }

        .pdf-inner {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .pdf-inner p {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-heading);
        }

        .pdf-inner span {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        /* ========================================
           15. FOOTER
           ======================================== */
        footer {
            border-top: 3px solid var(--vl-teal);
            background-color: rgba(47, 50, 55, 0.9);
            padding: 60px 0 40px;
            position: relative;
        }

        footer::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 30px 30px;
            opacity: 0.5;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .footer-grid {
            position: relative;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .footer-section h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            color: var(--text-heading);
            margin-bottom: 14px;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .footer-section p,
        .footer-section li {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        .footer-section ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-section a {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            transition: color var(--transition);
        }
        .footer-section a:hover { color: var(--vl-teal-light); }

        .footer-brand {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            position: relative;
            text-align: center;
            padding-top: 30px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .footer-bottom a {
            color: var(--vl-teal-light);
            transition: color var(--transition);
        }
        .footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--vl-teal); }

        /* ========================================
           16. STICKY BOTTOM CTA
           ======================================== */
        .sticky-cta {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            background: rgba(47, 50, 55, 0.92);
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.2);
            padding: 14px 0;
            z-index: 900;
            transform: translateY(100%);
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }

        .sticky-cta.visible {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .sticky-cta.hidden {
            transform: translateY(100%);
        }

        .sticky-cta-inner {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .sticky-cta-text {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-heading);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        .sticky-cta-btns {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .sticky-dismiss {
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 4px;
            margin-left: 8px;
            transition: color var(--transition);
        }
        .sticky-dismiss:hover { color: var(--text-heading); }

        /* ========================================
           ANIMATIONS
           ======================================== */
        .fade-in {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(24px);
            transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .fade-in.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* ========================================
           RESPONSIVE
           ======================================== */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .hero-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }
            .dashboard-mock {
                max-width: 500px;
            }
            .pillars-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .features-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .case-study-metrics {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
            .final-cta-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
            .use-cases-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .tech-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
            .roi-body {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .bridge-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .bridge-arrow {
                transform: rotate(90deg);
            }
            .mobile-menu-btn {
                display: block;
            }
            nav ul {
                display: none;
            }
            .testimonials-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .footer-bottom {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 8px;
            }
            .sticky-cta-text {
                display: none;
            }
            .cta-offramp {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .hero-ctas {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
            .hero-ctas .btn {
                justify-content: center;
            }
            .pdf-inner {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .how-cta-wrap {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }
            .mock-stats {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .roi-body {
                padding: 24px;
                gap: 32px;
            }
            .final-cta-form {
                padding: 24px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .case-study-metrics {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .tech-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
        }

        /* Reduced Motion */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            *, *::before, *::after {
                animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
                animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
                transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
            }
            .fade-in {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: none;
            }
        }

        /* Extend feature-card accent cycle beyond 4 cards */
        .feature-card:nth-child(5)::before { background: var(--vl-teal); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(6)::before { background: var(--vl-amber); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(7)::before { background: var(--vl-indigo); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(8)::before { background: var(--vl-purple); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(5) .feature-icon { background: rgba(61, 139, 132, 0.15); color: var(--vl-teal-light); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(6) .feature-icon { background: rgba(196, 154, 60, 0.15); color: var(--vl-amber); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(7) .feature-icon { background: rgba(91, 106, 191, 0.15); color: var(--vl-indigo); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(8) .feature-icon { background: rgba(124, 106, 173, 0.15); color: var(--vl-purple); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(5) .check-icon { color: var(--vl-teal-light); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(6) .check-icon { color: var(--vl-amber); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(7) .check-icon { color: var(--vl-indigo); }
        .feature-card:nth-child(8) .check-icon { color: var(--vl-purple); }

        /* ========================================
           SUBPAGE EXTRAS (security / integrations / legal)
           ======================================== */
        .page-hero {
            padding: 150px 0 50px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
        }
        .page-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .page-hero .section-subtitle { margin-bottom: 0; }

        .page-section { padding: 50px 0; }
        .page-section.alt { background: var(--darker-gray); }

        .prose {
            max-width: 760px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            color: var(--text-primary);
        }
        .prose h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 36px 0 12px; }
        .prose h3 { margin: 24px 0 8px; color: var(--text-heading); }
        .prose p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .prose ul { margin: 0 0 16px 22px; }
        .prose li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .prose a { color: var(--vl-teal-light); text-decoration: underline; }

        .legal-note {
            max-width: 760px;
            margin: 0 auto 32px;
            padding: 14px 18px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 60, 0.4);
            background: rgba(196, 154, 60, 0.08);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            color: var(--vl-amber);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .status-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            padding: 3px 10px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        .status-badge.available {
            background: rgba(90, 158, 111, 0.15);
            color: var(--accent-green);
            border: 1px solid rgba(90, 158, 111, 0.35);
        }
        .status-badge.beta {
            background: rgba(91, 106, 191, 0.15);
            color: var(--vl-indigo);
            border: 1px solid rgba(91, 106, 191, 0.35);
        }
        .status-badge.soon {
            background: rgba(196, 154, 60, 0.12);
            color: var(--vl-amber);
            border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 60, 0.35);
        }

        .back-link {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-top: 40px;
            transition: color var(--transition);
        }
        .back-link:hover { color: var(--vl-teal-light); }