/* ==========================================================================
   claysen Landing V2 – ULTRA Design System
   Custom cursor, animated gradients, scroll-driven reveals, glassmorphism,
   card shine, grain texture, floating shapes, pinned sections
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Custom Properties
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --v2-gold:        #BFA762;
  --v2-gold-dark:   #a8924f;
  --v2-gold-light:  #d4c48e;
  --v2-gold-bg:     rgba(191,167,98,0.08);
  --v2-gold-glow:   rgba(191,167,98,0.25);
  --v2-dark:        #1a1a1a;
  --v2-darker:      #111111;
  --v2-text:        #484848;
  --v2-muted:       #9C9B92;
  --v2-bg:          #FAFAF8;
  --v2-white:       #FFFFFF;
  --v2-card-bg:     rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  --v2-border:      rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --v2-radius:      20px;
  --v2-radius-sm:   14px;
  --v2-font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --v2-font-body:    'Inter', sans-serif;
  --v2-ease:        cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --v2-gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #BFA762, #a8924f);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Base & Resets
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-page * { box-sizing: border-box; }

.v2-page {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-body);
  color: var(--v2-text);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: none;
  background: var(--v2-bg);
}

.v2-page a,
.v2-page button { cursor: none; }

.v2-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
}

.v2-container {
  width: min(92%, 1200px);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Custom Cursor
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-cursor {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--v2-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  transition: width 0.3s, height 0.3s, margin 0.3s;
}

.v2-cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--v2-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: width 0.35s var(--v2-ease), height 0.35s var(--v2-ease), margin 0.35s var(--v2-ease), opacity 0.35s;
}

.v2-cursor.is-hover {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  margin: -4px 0 0 -4px;
}

.v2-cursor-ring.is-hover {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: -12px 0 0 -12px;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Scroll Progress Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--v2-gold-gradient);
  z-index: 9999;
  transform-origin: left;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Grain / Noise Overlay
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-grain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9990;
  opacity: 0.025;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-size: 256px 256px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Reveal & Animation Base
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(50px);
}

.v2-word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) rotateX(-15deg);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
}

.v2-char {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

.v2-line-reveal {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
  transition: clip-path 1s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-line-reveal.is-visible {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0% 0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Typography
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: var(--v2-gold-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--v2-gold-glow);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--v2-font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.v2-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--v2-gold);
  animation: v2-pulse-dot 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes v2-pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.5); }
}

.v2-heading {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading) !important;
  color: var(--v2-dark);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0;
}

.v2-h1 { font-size: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 76px); font-weight: 600; }
.v2-h2 { font-size: clamp(34px, 3.8vw, 52px); font-weight: 600; }
.v2-h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px); font-weight: 600; }

.v2-heading em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--v2-gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  position: relative;
}

/* Animated underline on em */
.v2-heading em::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--v2-gold-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-heading.is-visible em::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.v2-sub {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-body) !important;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-family: var(--v2-font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: none;
  border: none;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--v2-ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--v2-ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.v2-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.v2-btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97); }

/* Ripple effect container */
.v2-btn .v2-ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: v2-ripple-anim 0.6s ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes v2-ripple-anim {
  to { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; }
}

.v2-btn-primary {
  background: var(--v2-gold-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(191,167,98,0.3);
}

.v2-btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(191,167,98,0.45);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Shimmer sweep on primary buttons */
.v2-btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
  animation: v2-btn-shimmer 3s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes v2-btn-shimmer {
  0% { left: -100%; }
  50%, 100% { left: 100%; }
}

.v2-btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  color: var(--v2-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--v2-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.v2-btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--v2-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(191,167,98,0.12);
  color: var(--v2-dark);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

/* Arrow icon for CTA buttons */
.v2-btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-btn:hover .v2-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--v2-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 140px 0 100px;
}

/* Animated gradient mesh blobs */
.v2-hero-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v2-hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  will-change: transform;
}

.v2-hero-blob-1 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: rgba(191,167,98,0.12);
  top: -20%;
  right: -5%;
  animation: v2-blob-float 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.v2-hero-blob-2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: rgba(191,167,98,0.08);
  bottom: -10%;
  left: 10%;
  animation: v2-blob-float 25s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.v2-hero-blob-3 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(191,167,98,0.06);
  top: 30%;
  left: 40%;
  animation: v2-blob-float 18s ease-in-out infinite 5s;
}

@keyframes v2-blob-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  25% { transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.9); }
  75% { transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.05); }
}

/* Floating ambient shapes */
.v2-hero-shape {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.06;
}

.v2-hero-shape-1 {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border: 2px solid var(--v2-gold);
  border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
  top: 15%;
  left: 8%;
  animation: v2-shape-morph 15s ease-in-out infinite, v2-shape-rotate 20s linear infinite;
}

.v2-hero-shape-2 {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border: 2px solid var(--v2-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  bottom: 20%;
  right: 12%;
  animation: v2-shape-float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.v2-hero-shape-3 {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--v2-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  top: 60%;
  left: 3%;
  animation: v2-shape-rotate 25s linear infinite, v2-shape-float 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes v2-shape-morph {
  0%, 100% { border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%; }
  50% { border-radius: 70% 30% 30% 70% / 70% 70% 30% 30%; }
}

@keyframes v2-shape-rotate {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes v2-shape-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
}

.v2-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.v2-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.v2-hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.v2-hero-desc {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
  margin: 0 0 40px;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.v2-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.v2-hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
}

.v2-hero-trust-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.v2-hero-trust-num {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading);
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-dark);
  display: block;
}

.v2-hero-trust-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.v2-hero-trust-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--v2-border);
}

/* Hero visual */
.v2-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.v2-hero-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.v2-hero-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Glassmorphism floating cards */
.v2-hero-float {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
}

.v2-hero-float-1 {
  bottom: -24px;
  left: -36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.v2-hero-float-1 .v2-float-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--v2-gold-gradient);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(191,167,98,0.3);
}

.v2-hero-float-1 .v2-float-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--v2-dark);
}

.v2-hero-float-1 .v2-float-text span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
}

.v2-hero-float-2 {
  top: 24px;
  right: -24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.v2-hero-float-2 strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-gold);
}

.v2-hero-float-2 span {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Animated ring around float-2 */
.v2-hero-float-2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 21px;
  padding: 3px;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--v2-gold), transparent 40%, var(--v2-gold));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  animation: v2-spin-border 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes v2-spin-border {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Horizontal Text Ticker
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-ticker {
  padding: 24px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
  background: var(--v2-white);
}

.v2-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: v2-ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}

.v2-ticker-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0 48px;
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}

.v2-ticker-item::after {
  content: '';
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--v2-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes v2-ticker-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Logo Marquee
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-logos {
  padding: 56px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.v2-logos-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.v2-logos-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: v2-marquee 30s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.v2-logos-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes v2-marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.v2-logo-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0 44px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  height: 48px;
}

.v2-logo-item img {
  max-height: 34px;
  width: auto;
  filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.4);
  transition: filter 0.5s var(--v2-ease), transform 0.5s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-logo-item img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.v2-logos::before,
.v2-logos::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v2-logos::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--v2-bg), transparent);
}

.v2-logos::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--v2-bg), transparent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Features – Bento Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-features {
  background: var(--v2-bg);
}

.v2-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.v2-section-header .v2-sub {
  margin: 20px auto 0;
}

.v2-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 20px;
}

.v2-bento-card {
  background: var(--v2-white);
  border-radius: var(--v2-radius);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--v2-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--v2-ease), border-color 0.5s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: var(--v2-gold-glow);
}

/* Card spotlight/shine effect */
.v2-bento-card .v2-card-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--x, 50%) var(--y, 50%), rgba(191,167,98,0.08), transparent 60%);
}

.v2-bento-card:hover .v2-card-shine {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Large featured card */
.v2-bento-card.is-featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}

.v2-bento-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--v2-gold-bg);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--v2-ease), transform 0.4s var(--v2-ease);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.v2-bento-card:hover .v2-bento-icon {
  background: var(--v2-gold-gradient);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.v2-bento-icon img {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: filter 0s;
}

.v2-bento-card:hover .v2-bento-icon img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.v2-bento-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-dark);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.v2-bento-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Animated corner gradient */
.v2-bento-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(191,167,98,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--v2-ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v2-bento-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Animated border gradient on hover */
.v2-bento-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--v2-radius) + 1px);
  padding: 1px;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--border-angle, 0deg), transparent 50%, var(--v2-gold-glow) 80%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s;
}

.v2-bento-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: v2-rotate-border 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes v2-rotate-border {
  to { --border-angle: 360deg; }
}

/* Screenshot inside featured card */
.v2-bento-screenshot {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.v2-bento-screenshot img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-bento-card:hover .v2-bento-screenshot img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Pillars
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-pillars {
  background: var(--v2-white);
}

.v2-pillars-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.v2-pillar {
  background: var(--v2-bg);
  border-radius: var(--v2-radius);
  padding: 44px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--v2-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.v2-pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading);
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(191,167,98,0.15), rgba(191,167,98,0.03));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.v2-pillar h3 {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-dark);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.v2-pillar p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.v2-pillar-img {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 24px;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: var(--v2-white);
}

.v2-pillar-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-pillar:hover .v2-pillar-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Animated gold line at bottom */
.v2-pillar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--v2-gold-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-pillar:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Stats Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-stats {
  background: var(--v2-dark);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated radial gradients */
.v2-stats::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(191,167,98,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(191,167,98,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: v2-stats-glow 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes v2-stats-glow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* Grid lines */
.v2-stats::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v2-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 48px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.v2-stat-item {
  position: relative;
}

.v2-stat-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -24px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.v2-stat-item:last-child::after { display: none; }

.v2-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.v2-stat-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Timeline / Process (Pinned stacking cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-process {
  background: var(--v2-bg);
}

.v2-timeline {
  max-width: min(95%, 900px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 48px;
}

.v2-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--v2-border);
}

.v2-timeline-line-fill {
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 0;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--v2-gold-gradient);
  transition: height 0.6s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--v2-ease), transform 0.6s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-timeline-item.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.v2-timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -39px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--v2-white);
  border: 3px solid var(--v2-border);
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--v2-ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--v2-ease), transform 0.4s var(--v2-ease);
  z-index: 2;
}

.v2-timeline-item.is-active .v2-timeline-dot {
  border-color: var(--v2-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--v2-gold-bg);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.v2-timeline-card {
  background: var(--v2-white);
  border-radius: var(--v2-radius);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--v2-ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--v2-ease), transform 0.4s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-timeline-item.is-active .v2-timeline-card {
  border-color: var(--v2-gold-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.v2-timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.v2-timeline-step {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--v2-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.v2-timeline-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-dark);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.v2-timeline-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Team
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-team {
  background: var(--v2-white);
}

.v2-team-wrapper {
  background: var(--v2-bg);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 64px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative element */
.v2-team-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(191,167,98,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v2-team-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.v2-team-intro h2 {
  text-align: left;
}

.v2-team-intro-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
  margin: 16px 0 28px;
}

.v2-team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.v2-team-card {
  background: var(--v2-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--v2-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--v2-ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.v2-team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.v2-team-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 10px 10px 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: none;
}

.v2-team-photo img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--v2-ease), transform 0.8s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-team-img-fun { opacity: 0; }
.v2-team-card:hover .v2-team-img-serious { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.06); }
.v2-team-card:hover .v2-team-img-fun { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.06); }

.v2-team-info {
  padding: 18px 18px 22px;
  text-align: left;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.v2-team-name {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-dark);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.v2-team-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Testimonials
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-testimonials {
  background: var(--v2-bg);
}

.v2-testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.v2-testimonial {
  background: var(--v2-white);
  border-radius: var(--v2-radius);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--v2-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--v2-ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.v2-testimonial:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

/* Quotation mark decoration */
.v2-testimonial::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 24px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 80px;
  color: rgba(191,167,98,0.08);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v2-testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--v2-gold);
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.v2-testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--v2-text);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.v2-testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
}

.v2-testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 4px;
  background: var(--v2-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
}

.v2-testimonial-name {
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.v2-testimonial-name .v2-sep {
  color: var(--v2-gold-light);
  margin: 0 4px;
}

.v2-testimonial-name .v2-loc {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
  font-family: var(--v2-font-body) !important;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. FAQ
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-faq {
  background: var(--v2-white);
}

.v2-faq-list {
  max-width: min(95%, 800px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.v2-faq-item {
  background: var(--v2-bg);
  border-radius: var(--v2-radius);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--v2-ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--v2-ease), transform 0.3s var(--v2-ease);
}

.v2-faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.v2-faq-item:hover,
.v2-faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: var(--v2-gold-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.v2-faq-q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: none;
  font-family: var(--v2-font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-dark);
  text-align: left;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.v2-faq-q:hover { color: var(--v2-gold); }
.v2-faq-item.is-open .v2-faq-q { color: var(--v2-gold); }

.v2-faq-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--v2-white);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v2-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.4s, color 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
}

.v2-faq-item.is-open .v2-faq-num {
  background: var(--v2-gold-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.v2-faq-q-text { flex: 1; }

.v2-faq-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--v2-white);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--v2-gold);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--v2-ease), background 0.4s;
}

.v2-faq-item.is-open .v2-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--v2-gold-bg);
}

.v2-faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.5s var(--v2-ease), padding 0.5s var(--v2-ease);
  padding: 0 28px 0 82px;
}

.v2-faq-item.is-open .v2-faq-a {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding: 0 28px 28px 82px;
}

.v2-faq-a p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--v2-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.v2-cta {
  background: var(--v2-darker);
  padding: 100px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated gradient */
.v2-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 100%, rgba(191,167,98,0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 0%, rgba(191,167,98,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: v2-cta-glow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes v2-cta-glow {
  0% { opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Grid background */
.v2-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v2-cta .v2-heading {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.v2-cta .v2-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.v2-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.v2-cta .v2-btn-ghost {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.v2-cta .v2-btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--v2-gold);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Responsive
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hide custom cursor on touch devices */
@media (hover: none) {
  .v2-cursor, .v2-cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
  .v2-page, .v2-page a, .v2-page button, .v2-faq-q { cursor: auto !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .v2-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .v2-hero-content { text-align: center; }
  .v2-hero-desc { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .v2-hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .v2-hero-trust { justify-content: center; }

  .v2-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .v2-bento-card.is-featured { grid-column: span 2; }

  .v2-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
  .v2-stat-item::after { display: none; }

  .v2-team-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .v2-team-intro { text-align: center; }
  .v2-team-wrapper { padding: 40px 28px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .v2-section { padding: 72px 0; }

  .v2-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .v2-bento-card.is-featured { grid-column: span 1; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .v2-pillars-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .v2-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .v2-testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .v2-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .v2-team-wrapper { padding: 28px 16px; }
  .v2-hero-float { display: none; }
  .v2-hero-shape { display: none; }

  .v2-ticker-item { font-size: 16px; padding: 0 32px; }

  .v2-cta { padding: 72px 0; }
  .v2-cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}