/* =========================================================================
   Eklavvya Support — Modern Shell (v3 "Aurora Pro")
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Premium knowledge-base shell. Single coherent gradient system
   (indigo → violet → fuchsia → cyan) used as one Aurora identity.
   Bento layout, glass surfaces, animated mesh + spotlight, magazine
   reading rhythm. Dark-mode parity throughout.
   ========================================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Open+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Manrope:wght@500;600;700;800&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Typography — Open Sans body (matches eklavvya.com), Manrope display */
  --font-sans:    "Open Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: "Manrope", "Open Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Surface — clean white-first to mirror eklavvya.com */
  --bg:          #f5f9fd;
  --bg-elev:     #ffffff;
  --bg-muted:    #e9f2fb;
  --bg-soft:     #f0f6fb;
  --text:        #0c2340;
  --text-muted:  #4a6079;
  --text-soft:   #7a8ca3;
  --border:      #dde7f1;
  --border-soft: #e9eff6;

  /* Aurora spectrum — ONE coherent identity, rooted in eklavvya brand sky-blue */
  --aurora-1:   #0c4a6e;   /* deep ocean   */
  --aurora-2:   #1e88e5;   /* royal blue   */
  --aurora-3:   #2ea3f2;   /* brand sky    */
  --aurora-4:   #06b6d4;   /* bright cyan  */
  --aurora-5:   #10b981;   /* emerald      */

  /* Aliases (kept) — but mapped to the new brand spectrum */
  --indigo:        var(--aurora-3);                /* brand */
  --indigo-strong: var(--aurora-1);                /* darker brand */
  --indigo-soft:   #e0f2fe;                        /* tint */
  --violet:        var(--aurora-2);
  --violet-soft:   #dbeafe;
  --fuchsia:       #38bdf8;
  --fuchsia-soft:  #e0f7ff;
  --cyan:          var(--aurora-4);
  --cyan-soft:     #cffafe;
  --teal:          var(--aurora-5);
  --teal-strong:   #0d9669;
  --teal-soft:     #dff7ee;
  --coral:         #f97316;
  --coral-soft:    #fff0e3;
  --amber:         #f59e0b;
  --amber-soft:    #fef3c7;
  --rose:          #f43f5e;

  --navy:          #0c2340;
  --navy-strong:   #061528;
  --link:          #0c4a6e;
  --link-strong:   #062c43;

  /* The single Aurora gradient — used across the entire UI */
  --grad-aurora:   linear-gradient(120deg, #0c4a6e 0%, #1e88e5 25%, #2ea3f2 55%, #06b6d4 85%, #10b981 100%);
  --grad-primary:  linear-gradient(135deg, #1e88e5 0%, #2ea3f2 50%, #06b6d4 100%);
  --grad-accent:   linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #06b6d4 100%);
  --grad-warm:     linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  --grad-hero:     linear-gradient(135deg, #061528 0%, #0c2340 30%, #0c4a6e 60%, #1e88e5 100%);
  --grad-hairline: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,136,229,.65), rgba(46,163,242,.6), rgba(6,182,212,.6));

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-xs:   0 1px 2px rgba(12, 35, 64, .04);
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 4px rgba(12, 35, 64, .06), 0 1px 2px rgba(12, 35, 64, .04);
  --shadow-md:   0 10px 24px -8px rgba(12, 35, 64, .12), 0 4px 8px -4px rgba(12, 35, 64, .06);
  --shadow-lg:   0 24px 48px -14px rgba(12, 35, 64, .20), 0 10px 18px -8px rgba(12, 35, 64, .10);
  --shadow-xl:   0 36px 72px -18px rgba(12, 35, 64, .30), 0 16px 28px -12px rgba(12, 35, 64, .14);
  --glow-indigo: 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(46, 163, 242, .50);
  --glow-fuchsia:0 14px 32px -10px rgba(56, 189, 248, .42);
  --glow-teal:   0 14px 32px -10px rgba(16, 185, 129, .42);

  --radius-xs: 8px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-2xl: 44px;

  --ring: 0 0 0 4px rgba(46, 163, 242, .22);
}

html[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg:          #050d1a;
  --bg-elev:     #0d1a2c;
  --bg-muted:    #142339;
  --bg-soft:     #091422;
  --text:        #f1f5fb;
  --text-muted:  #a8bcd1;
  --text-soft:   #6f829a;
  --border:      #1b2a44;
  --border-soft: #142238;

  --indigo:        #38bdf8;
  --indigo-strong: #7dd3fc;
  --indigo-soft:   rgba(56, 189, 248, .14);
  --violet:        #60a5fa;
  --violet-soft:   rgba(96, 165, 250, .14);
  --fuchsia:       #7dd3fc;
  --fuchsia-soft:  rgba(125, 211, 252, .14);
  --cyan:          #22d3ee;
  --cyan-soft:     rgba(34, 211, 238, .14);
  --teal:          #34d399;
  --teal-strong:   #6ee7b7;
  --teal-soft:     rgba(52, 211, 153, .14);
  --coral:         #fb923c;
  --coral-soft:    rgba(251, 146, 60, .14);

  --link:        #7dd3fc;
  --link-strong: #bae6fd;

  --grad-hero:   linear-gradient(135deg, #02060f 0%, #051528 30%, #0b3a5c 60%, #1e88e5 100%);

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, .50);
  --shadow-lg: 0 32px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55);
  --shadow-xl: 0 44px 96px rgba(0, 0, 0, .65);
  color-scheme: dark;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-feature-settings: "cv02", "cv03", "cv04", "cv11", "ss01";
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0;
}
h1 { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.036em; }
h2 { font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-weight: 700; }

a { color: var(--link); text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--link-strong); }

::selection { background: var(--indigo); color: #fff; }

button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

/* Soft scrollbar */
* { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--border) transparent; }
*::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
*::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--border); border-radius: 999px; }
*::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--text-soft); }

/* =========================================================================
   1.  TOP NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================= */
.ek-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg-elev) 78%, transparent);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(22px);
          backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(22px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 70%, transparent);
}
.ek-nav-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}
.ek-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -.018em;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ek-brand-logo {
  height: 30px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  /* Source PNG is white-on-transparent — invert to dark on light nav */
  filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(13%) sepia(36%) saturate(2042%) hue-rotate(184deg) brightness(94%) contrast(94%);
  transition: filter .25s ease;
}
.ek-footer .ek-brand-logo { filter: none; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .ek-nav .ek-brand-logo { filter: none; }
.ek-brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  padding-left: 12px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.ek-footer .ek-brand-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); border-left-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
@keyframes ek-mark-shimmer {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
.ek-nav-links {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.ek-nav-link {
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .94rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.ek-nav-link:hover {
  background: var(--indigo-soft);
  color: var(--indigo-strong);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ek-nav-link:hover { color: #fff; }
.ek-nav-link.is-active {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-indigo);
}
.ek-nav-cta {
  margin-left: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-indigo);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background-position .4s ease;
}
.ek-nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-position: 100% 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -10px rgba(79, 70, 229, .55);
}
.ek-theme-toggle {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: all .25s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
  margin-left: 6px;
}
.ek-theme-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--indigo);
  border-color: var(--indigo);
  transform: rotate(15deg);
  box-shadow: var(--ring);
}
.ek-theme-toggle svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.ek-theme-toggle .ek-icon-sun  { display: none; }
.ek-theme-toggle .ek-icon-moon { display: block; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .ek-theme-toggle .ek-icon-sun  { display: block; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .ek-theme-toggle .ek-icon-moon { display: none; }

/* =========================================================================
   2.  HERO — Aurora mesh + spotlight
   ========================================================================= */
.ek-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;             /* keep the aurora orbs in the box */
  isolation: isolate;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 96px 28px 140px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
}
/* Layered Aurora orbs */
.ek-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -25%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(620px 460px at 12% 18%, rgba(79, 70, 229, .55), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(720px 520px at 88% 8%,  rgba(217, 70, 239, .42), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(820px 580px at 50% 96%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .42), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(540px 420px at 82% 90%, rgba(16, 185, 129, .28), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: -2;
  animation: ek-aurora-shift 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ek-aurora-shift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  33%      { transform: translate(-30px, 28px) rotate(8deg) scale(1.04); }
  66%      { transform: translate(34px, -22px) rotate(-6deg) scale(0.98); }
}
/* Subtle dot grid overlay */
.ek-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255,255,255,.10) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .55;
  z-index: -1;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.25) 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.25) 100%);
}
/* Mouse-tracked spotlight */
.ek-hero-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.16), rgba(255,255,255,.05) 45%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  transition: opacity .4s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: -1;
}
.ek-hero:hover .ek-hero-spotlight { opacity: 1; }

.ek-hero-inner { max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Announce pill (top of hero) */
.ek-announce {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 5px 18px 5px 5px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.ek-announce:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ek-announce-tag {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--grad-warm);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ek-announce-arrow { opacity: .7; transition: transform .2s ease; }
.ek-announce:hover .ek-announce-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); opacity: 1; }

/* Aurora h1 */
.ek-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.6vw, 4.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #e9efff 30%, #c8e6ff 60%, #ffffff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ek-hero h1 .ek-hero-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #f0abfc 0%, #c4b5fd 35%, #67e8f9 70%, #6ee7b7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.ek-hero h1 .ek-hero-accent::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4%;
  right: 4%;
  bottom: -2px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(217,70,239,.7), rgba(6,182,212,.7), transparent);
  filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: .8;
}
.ek-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.55vw, 1.22rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
  max-width: 660px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Hero search */
.ek-search {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 740px;
}
.ek-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .98);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .14) inset,
    0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.ek-search-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: var(--grad-aurora);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
  animation: ek-search-shimmer 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ek-search-shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}
.ek-search-box:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 90px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6),
    0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 70, 229, .55),
    0 0 0 8px rgba(79, 70, 229, .14);
}
.ek-search-box:focus-within::before { opacity: 1; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .ek-search-box { background: var(--bg-elev); }
.ek-search-icon {
  margin-left: 14px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.ek-search-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.ek-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 14px 8px;
  color: var(--text);
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.ek-search-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-soft); }
.ek-search-kbd {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  padding: 0 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  margin-right: 6px;
}
.ek-search-clear {
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 18px;
  display: none;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.ek-search-clear:hover { background: var(--bg-muted); color: var(--text); }
.ek-search-input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .ek-search-clear { display: inline-flex; }
.ek-search-submit {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  height: 46px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  transition: filter .15s ease, transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-indigo);
}
.ek-search-submit:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -8px rgba(79, 70, 229, .55);
}

/* Search form */
.ek-search { position: relative; z-index: 30; }
/* Search results dropdown — uses position:fixed and a runtime-set inset
   (see app.js) so it escapes the hero's overflow:hidden and any parent
   stacking context. */
.ek-search-results {
  position: fixed;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 14px;
  max-height: 60vh;
  overflow: auto;
  text-align: left;
  display: none;
  z-index: 9000;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.ek-search-results.is-open { display: block; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .ek-search-results { background: var(--bg-elev); }
.ek-search-group-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  padding: 10px 12px 6px;
}
.ek-search-result {
  display: block;
  padding: 11px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: all .15s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ek-search-result:hover,
.ek-search-result.is-active {
  background: var(--indigo-soft);
  color: var(--indigo-strong);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .ek-search-result:hover,
html[data-theme="dark"] .ek-search-result.is-active { color: #fff; }
.ek-result-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; }
.ek-result-meta { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-top: 3px; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.ek-result-meta .ek-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1px 8px;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-right: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.ek-search-result mark {
  background: var(--grad-accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ek-search-empty {
  padding: 20px 12px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: .94rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Hero chips */
.ek-hero-chips {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.ek-chip-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  align-self: center;
  margin-right: 4px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ek-chip {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.ek-chip:hover {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -8px rgba(79, 70, 229, .55);
}

/* Hero stats ribbon */
.ek-hero-stats {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}
.ek-hero-stat { text-align: center; padding: 6px 12px; position: relative; }
.ek-hero-stat + .ek-hero-stat::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 18%; bottom: 18%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.24), transparent);
}
.ek-hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.4vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.028em;
}
.ek-hero-stat-num .ek-stat-accent {
  background: var(--grad-accent);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ek-hero-stat-label {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .ek-hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; padding: 16px; }
  .ek-hero-stat + .ek-hero-stat::before { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   3.  PERSONA QUICKSTART (overlapping hero)
   ========================================================================= */
.ek-personas {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin: -70px auto 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 0 28px;
  max-width: 1240px;
}
.ek-persona {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}
.ek-persona::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: var(--grad-hairline);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ek-persona::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.ek-persona:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  color: var(--text);
}
.ek-persona:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.ek-persona:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ek-persona-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.ek-persona-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-indigo);
}
.ek-persona-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.ek-persona[data-tone="admin"]     .ek-persona-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo), var(--violet)); }
.ek-persona[data-tone="examiner"]  .ek-persona-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--fuchsia)); }
.ek-persona[data-tone="candidate"] .ek-persona-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--teal)); box-shadow: var(--glow-teal); }
.ek-persona[data-tone="dev"]       .ek-persona-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fuchsia), var(--coral)); box-shadow: var(--glow-fuchsia); }
.ek-persona-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.ek-persona-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin: 0;
}
.ek-persona-sub {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .94rem;
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ek-persona-cta {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.ek-persona:hover .ek-persona-cta { color: var(--link-strong); }
.ek-persona-cta::after { content: "→"; transition: transform .2s ease; }
.ek-persona:hover .ek-persona-cta::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* =========================================================================
   4.  SECTION SHELL
   ========================================================================= */
.ek-section {
  padding: 84px 28px 48px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ek-section.is-tinted {
  max-width: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 450px at 50% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--indigo) 12%, transparent), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 350px at 8% 100%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--cyan) 10%, transparent), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(680px 360px at 92% 80%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--fuchsia) 8%, transparent), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.ek-section.is-tinted > .ek-section-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }

.ek-section-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ek-section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ek-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.034em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.ek-section-title .ek-title-accent {
  background: var(--grad-aurora);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: ek-mark-shimmer 8s ease infinite;
}
.ek-section-sub {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  max-width: 640px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.ek-section-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .94rem;
  color: var(--link);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.ek-section-link::after { content: "→"; transition: transform .15s ease; }
.ek-section-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--indigo);
  color: var(--indigo);
  background: var(--indigo-soft);
}
.ek-section-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* =========================================================================
   5.  BENTO CATEGORY GRID
   ========================================================================= */
.ek-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(168px, auto);
  gap: 16px;
}
.ek-bento .ek-bento-card { grid-column: span 4; }
.ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="feature"] { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 2; }
.ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="wide"]    { grid-column: span 6; }
.ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="tall"]    { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 2; }
.ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="small"]   { grid-column: span 3; }

.ek-bento-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1),
              box-shadow .3s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1),
              border-color .25s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  animation: ek-fadein .55s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) forwards;
}
/* Gradient orb watermark (feature cards) */
.ek-bento-card[data-size="feature"]::after,
.ek-bento-card[data-size="tall"]::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  right: -90px; bottom: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--indigo) 24%, transparent), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .65;
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .5s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="2"][data-size="feature"]::after,
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="2"][data-size="tall"]::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--fuchsia) 22%, transparent), transparent 70%);
}
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="3"][data-size="feature"]::after,
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="3"][data-size="tall"]::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--cyan) 24%, transparent), transparent 70%);
}
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="4"][data-size="feature"]::after,
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="4"][data-size="tall"]::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--teal) 24%, transparent), transparent 70%);
}
.ek-bento-card:hover[data-size="feature"]::after,
.ek-bento-card:hover[data-size="tall"]::after {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  opacity: .9;
}
.ek-bento-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ek-bento-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: var(--grad-hairline);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ek-bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
}
.ek-bento-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.ek-bento-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--indigo-soft);
  color: var(--indigo-strong);
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 22px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="2"] .ek-bento-icon { background: var(--violet-soft); color: var(--violet); }
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="3"] .ek-bento-icon { background: var(--cyan-soft);   color: var(--cyan); }
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="4"] .ek-bento-icon { background: var(--teal-soft);   color: var(--teal-strong); }
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="5"] .ek-bento-icon { background: var(--fuchsia-soft);color: var(--fuchsia); }
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="6"] .ek-bento-icon { background: var(--coral-soft);  color: var(--coral); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .ek-bento-icon { color: var(--indigo-strong); }
.ek-bento-card:hover .ek-bento-icon {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-indigo);
}
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="2"]:hover .ek-bento-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--fuchsia)); }
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="3"]:hover .ek-bento-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan),  var(--indigo)); }
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="4"]:hover .ek-bento-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal),  var(--cyan)); box-shadow: var(--glow-teal); }
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="5"]:hover .ek-bento-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fuchsia),var(--coral));  box-shadow: var(--glow-fuchsia); }
.ek-bento-card[data-tone="6"]:hover .ek-bento-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--coral), var(--rose)); }

.ek-bento-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.ek-bento-card[data-size="feature"] .ek-bento-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.ek-bento-card[data-size="tall"]    .ek-bento-title { font-size: 1.42rem; }
.ek-bento-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .94rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.ek-bento-card[data-size="feature"] .ek-bento-desc { font-size: 1rem; }
.ek-bento-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
}
.ek-bento-meta .ek-bento-cta {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: var(--indigo);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.ek-bento-card:hover .ek-bento-cta { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.ek-bento-meta .ek-bento-cta::after { content: " →"; }

/* Small "more categories" inline list */
.ek-bento-more {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.ek-bento-more-title {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.ek-bento-more-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: .92rem;
  transition: all .15s ease;
}
.ek-bento-more-link:hover {
  background: var(--indigo-soft);
  color: var(--indigo-strong);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.ek-bento-more-link .ek-mini-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.ek-bento-more-link:hover .ek-mini-icon {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.ek-bento-more-link .ek-mini-count {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* =========================================================================
   6.  PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS (3-up gradient cards)
   ========================================================================= */
.ek-spotlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.ek-spotlight {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  min-height: 260px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.ek-spotlight::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  z-index: -2;
}
.ek-spotlight[data-spot="proctor"]::before  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5 0%, #7c3aed 50%, #d946ef 100%); }
.ek-spotlight[data-spot="evaluate"]::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4 0%, #0ea5e9 45%, #6366f1 100%); }
.ek-spotlight[data-spot="coding"]::before   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #06b6d4 60%, #4f46e5 100%); }
.ek-spotlight[data-spot="api"]::before      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #d946ef 65%, #4f46e5 100%); }
.ek-spotlight::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -25%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(380px 280px at 20% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.28), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(420px 320px at 90% 110%, rgba(255,255,255,.12), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: -1;
  transition: transform .8s ease;
}
.ek-spotlight:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -16px rgba(15, 23, 42, .35);
}
.ek-spotlight:hover::after { transform: rotate(12deg) scale(1.1); }
.ek-spotlight-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ek-spotlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -.024em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.ek-spotlight-sub {
  font-size: .96rem;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ek-spotlight-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all .2s ease;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.ek-spotlight:hover .ek-spotlight-cta {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.ek-spotlight-cta::after { content: "→"; transition: transform .2s ease; }
.ek-spotlight:hover .ek-spotlight-cta::after { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* =========================================================================
   7.  POPULAR ARTICLES (magazine layout)
   ========================================================================= */
.ek-articles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.ek-article {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.ek-article::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.ek-article:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  color: var(--text);
}
.ek-article:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.ek-article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: -.014em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.ek-article-meta {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ek-article-meta .ek-pill {
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  color: var(--teal-strong);
  padding: 2px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.ek-article-meta .ek-read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ek-article-meta .ek-read::before {
  content: "";
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--text-soft);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Filters bar */
.ek-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.ek-filter {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: .87rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all .15s ease;
}
.ek-filter:hover { background: var(--bg-muted); color: var(--text); }
.ek-filter.is-active {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-indigo);
}

/* =========================================================================
   8.  TRUST STRIP (numbers + audience)
   ========================================================================= */
.ek-trust {
  margin: 40px 0 0;
  padding: 30px 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 320px at 0% 100%, rgba(79, 70, 229, .07), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(620px 280px at 100% 0%, rgba(217, 70, 239, .06), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.ek-trust-head {
  max-width: 280px;
}
.ek-trust-head h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.028em;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ek-trust-head p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.ek-trust-nums {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.ek-trust-num { text-align: center; }
.ek-trust-num strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.4vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.028em;
  background: var(--grad-aurora);
  background-size: 220% 220%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: ek-mark-shimmer 9s ease infinite;
}
.ek-trust-num span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .ek-trust { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 24px; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   9.  HELP WALL (3 ways to get help)
   ========================================================================= */
.ek-helpwall {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.ek-help-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.ek-help-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: var(--grad-hairline);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ek-help-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  color: var(--text);
}
.ek-help-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.ek-help-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-indigo);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ek-help-card[data-tone="2"] .ek-help-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan));   box-shadow: var(--glow-teal); }
.ek-help-card[data-tone="3"] .ek-help-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fuchsia), var(--coral)); box-shadow: var(--glow-fuchsia); }
.ek-help-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ek-help-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  letter-spacing: -.018em;
  margin: 0;
}
.ek-help-sub {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .94rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.ek-help-cta {
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--indigo);
}
.ek-help-cta::after { content: "→"; transition: transform .2s ease; }
.ek-help-card:hover .ek-help-cta::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* =========================================================================
   10. CTA STRIP — Still need help?
   ========================================================================= */
.ek-cta-strip {
  margin: 56px 28px 16px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative;
  padding: 44px 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ek-cta-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  z-index: -2;
}
.ek-cta-strip::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 380px at 8% 15%, rgba(217, 70, 239, .45), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 460px at 92% 88%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .42), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(420px 340px at 50% 50%, rgba(79, 70, 229, .35), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(36px);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: ek-aurora-shift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ek-cta-text { max-width: 580px; }
.ek-cta-text .ek-cta-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.ek-cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -.026em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.ek-cta-text p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.ek-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ek-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.ek-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--indigo);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
}
.ek-cta-btn.is-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ek-cta-btn.is-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  color: #fff;
}

/* =========================================================================
   11. FAB
   ========================================================================= */
/* FAB lives bottom-LEFT — the bottom-right is reserved for the WATI WhatsApp widget */
.ek-fab {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; left: 28px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .14) inset;
  z-index: 99;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1),
              box-shadow .25s ease,
              background-position .5s ease;
  animation: ek-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ek-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 163, 242, .4); }
  50%      { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 0 14px rgba(46, 163, 242, 0); }
}
.ek-fab:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  background-position: 100% 100%;
  color: #fff;
}
.ek-fab svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ek-fab { padding: 14px; bottom: 20px; left: 20px; }
  .ek-fab .ek-fab-label { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   12. FOOTER
   ========================================================================= */
.ek-footer {
  padding: 56px 28px 26px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 350px at 8% 100%, rgba(79, 70, 229, .22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 350px at 92% 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(540px 320px at 50% 0%, rgba(217, 70, 239, .12), transparent 65%),
    #050918;
  color: #d9e0f0;
  position: relative;
}
.ek-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--indigo) 30%, var(--fuchsia) 55%, var(--cyan) 75%, transparent);
}
.ek-footer-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
}
.ek-footer-brand .ek-brand { color: #fff; }
.ek-footer-tag {
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  font-size: .94rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  max-width: 360px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.ek-footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ek-footer-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.ek-footer-badge .ek-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, .25);
}
.ek-footer h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.ek-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.ek-footer li { margin: 8px 0; }
.ek-footer a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: .94rem;
  transition: color .15s ease;
}
.ek-footer a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.ek-footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .ek-footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .ek-footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ek-footer-bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   13. ANIMATIONS + RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================= */
@keyframes ek-fadein {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.ek-bento-card:nth-child(1)  { animation-delay: .04s; }
.ek-bento-card:nth-child(2)  { animation-delay: .08s; }
.ek-bento-card:nth-child(3)  { animation-delay: .12s; }
.ek-bento-card:nth-child(4)  { animation-delay: .16s; }
.ek-bento-card:nth-child(5)  { animation-delay: .20s; }
.ek-bento-card:nth-child(6)  { animation-delay: .24s; }
.ek-bento-card:nth-child(7)  { animation-delay: .28s; }
.ek-bento-card:nth-child(8)  { animation-delay: .32s; }
.ek-bento-card:nth-child(9)  { animation-delay: .36s; }
.ek-bento-card:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: .40s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* Bento responsive */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ek-bento .ek-bento-card,
  .ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="feature"],
  .ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="wide"],
  .ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="tall"],
  .ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="small"] {
    grid-column: span 6;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .ek-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ek-bento .ek-bento-card,
  .ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="feature"],
  .ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="wide"],
  .ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="tall"],
  .ek-bento .ek-bento-card[data-size="small"] {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ek-nav-inner { padding: 10px 14px; gap: 8px; }
  .ek-nav-link { padding: 7px 12px; font-size: .88rem; }
  .ek-nav-link[data-mobile-hide] { display: none; }
  .ek-hero { padding: 64px 18px 110px; }
  .ek-section { padding: 60px 18px 30px; }
  .ek-personas { padding: 0 18px; margin-top: -50px; gap: 12px; }
  .ek-section-head { margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .ek-cta-strip { padding: 32px 26px; margin: 40px 18px 12px; }
  .ek-cta-strip { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .ek-trust { padding: 20px; gap: 18px; }
  .ek-footer { padding: 40px 18px 22px; margin-top: 20px; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   13b. WATI WhatsApp widget — hide auto-popup + welcome panel
   Keep only the small round launch icon (#whatsapp-chat-widget anchor).
   ========================================================================= */
#whatsapp-chat-widget .wa-chat-bubble,
#whatsapp-chat-widget .wa-chat-bubble-text,
#whatsapp-chat-widget .wa-chat-box,
#whatsapp-chat-widget .wa-chat-box-content-chat-welcome,
#whatsapp-chat-widget .wa-chat-box-poweredby {
  display: none !important;
}
#whatsapp-chat-widget {
  z-index: 90 !important;          /* under modal/nav, well below dropdowns */
}

/* =========================================================================
   14. HIDE BACK-COMPAT (kept selectors used by some pages)
   ========================================================================= */
/* Hide every Submit-ticket entry point on the modern landing page */
.ek-nav-cta[href*="/support/tickets/new"],
.ek-quick-card[href*="/support/tickets/new"],
.ek-fab[href*="/support/tickets/new"],
.ek-footer li:has(> a[href*="/support/tickets/new"]) {
  display: none !important;
}