/* =========================================================
   DaCurious Media — Design System v3
========================================================= */

/* =========================================================
   1. ROOT VARIABLES
========================================================= */

:root {

  /* — COLORS — */
  --dc-bg:              #071A10;
  --dc-bg-secondary:    #0B2316;
  --dc-surface:         #10281B;
  --dc-surface-light:   #163624;

  --dc-mint:            #6DE8AC;
  --dc-mint-dim:        rgba(109,232,172,.18);
  --dc-mint-glow:       rgba(109,232,172,.28);

  --dc-gold:            #DFB453;
  --dc-gold-dim:        rgba(223,180,83,.18);

  --dc-white:           #FFFFFF;

  --dc-text:            rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  --dc-text-muted:      rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  --dc-text-faint:      rgba(255,255,255,.34);

  --dc-border:          rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  --dc-border-bright:   rgba(255,255,255,.12);

  /* — TYPOGRAPHY — */
  --dc-font:            'Outfit', sans-serif;

  /* — TYPE SCALE —
     Mobile base. Scales up at tablet (640px) and desktop (1024px).
     Used consistently across every section — no overrides.
  */
  --dc-text-xs:    0.72rem;   /* labels, timestamps, tags         */
  --dc-text-sm:    0.85rem;   /* nav, small UI copy, card meta    */
  --dc-text-base:  1rem;      /* body, card text                  */
  --dc-text-lg:    1.15rem;   /* lead paragraphs                  */

  --dc-h4:         1.25rem;   /* card headings                    */
  --dc-h3:         1.75rem;   /* section sub-headings             */
  --dc-h2:         2.25rem;   /* section headings (mobile)        */
  --dc-h1:         2.75rem;   /* hero / page title (mobile)       */

  /* — RADII — */
  --dc-r-sm:    8px;
  --dc-r-md:   12px;
  --dc-r-lg:   20px;
  --dc-r-xl:   28px;
  --dc-r-pill: 999px;

  /* — LAYOUT — */
  --dc-max:   1300px;
  --dc-pad:   1rem;      /* horizontal page padding   */
  --dc-gap:   1rem;

  /* — MOTION — */
  --dc-ease:  cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --dc-trans: all .32s var(--dc-ease);
}

/* =========================================================
   2. RESET
========================================================= */

*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--dc-font);
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -10%, rgba(109,232,172,.13), transparent),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 0%   50%, rgba(109,232,172,.06), transparent),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #061410 0%, #071A10 40%, #081C12 100%);
  color: var(--dc-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img    { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a      { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
button, input, textarea { font: inherit; }
button { border: none; background: none; cursor: pointer; }

/* =========================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY — GLOBAL, CONSISTENT
   One set of heading + body rules for the entire site.
   All section-specific overrides below are REMOVED.
========================================================= */

h1 { font-size: var(--dc-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--dc-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--dc-h3); }
h4 { font-size: var(--dc-h4); }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--dc-font);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  line-height: 1.05;
}

p {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* =========================================================
   4. CONTAINER
========================================================= */

.dc-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--dc-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--dc-pad);
}

/* =========================================================
   5. HEADER
========================================================= */

.dc-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(7,26,16,.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.06);
  transition: background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}

.dc-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(6,20,11,.88);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(109,232,172,.1);
}

.dc-header__wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: 64px;
  padding-block: .5rem;
}

/* Logo */
.dc-header__logo img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}
.dc-header__logo:hover img { opacity: .88; }

/* Desktop nav — hidden by default (mobile-first) */
.dc-nav { display: none; justify-content: center; }

.dc-nav__menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .1rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.dc-nav__link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 34px;
  padding: 0 .8rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-sm);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color .22s, background .22s;
}

.dc-nav__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  background: var(--dc-mint);
  transition: transform .25s var(--dc-ease);
}

.dc-nav__link:hover       { color: var(--dc-text); background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); }
.dc-nav__link:hover::after,
.dc-nav__link.is-active::after { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1); }
.dc-nav__link.is-active   { color: var(--dc-mint); }

/* Desktop header actions — hidden by default */
.dc-header__right { display: none; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }

/* Mobile right — only the hamburger toggle on mobile */
.dc-header__mobile-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}

/* Hide the "Book Call" pill by default on mobile; show at tablet+ */
.dc-header__mobile-call { display: none; }

/* =========================================================
   6. BUTTONS
========================================================= */

.dc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .45rem;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-lg);
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--dc-trans);
  will-change: transform;
}
.dc-btn:active { transform: scale(.97); }

/* Primary */
.dc-btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6DE8AC 0%, #8EF5C6 100%);
  color: #071A10;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(109,232,172,.22),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.dc-btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(109,232,172,.32),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}

/* Secondary */
.dc-btn--secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  color: var(--dc-text);
}
.dc-btn--secondary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-color: var(--dc-border-bright);
}

/* Ghost */
.dc-btn--ghost {
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 .9rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
}
.dc-btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--dc-border-bright);
  color: var(--dc-text);
}

/* =========================================================
   7. MOBILE TOGGLE
========================================================= */

.dc-mobile-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border-bright);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dc-mobile-toggle:hover { border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.3); background: rgba(109,232,172,.06); }

.dc-mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--dc-white);
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  transition: transform .3s var(--dc-ease), opacity .2s;
}
.dc-mobile-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.dc-mobile-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.dc-mobile-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================
   8. MOBILE MENU
========================================================= */

.dc-mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6,18,11,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform .4s var(--dc-ease);
  z-index: 2000;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.dc-mobile-menu.is-active { transform: translateX(0); }

.dc-mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  color: var(--dc-text);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--dc-trans);
}
.dc-mobile-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

.dc-mobile-menu__inner { padding: 5.5rem 1.25rem 2.5rem; }

.dc-mobile-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .35rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.dc-mobile-nav__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 52px;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--dc-trans);
}
.dc-mobile-nav__link::after { content: '→'; opacity: .3; }
.dc-mobile-nav__link:hover,
.dc-mobile-nav__link.is-active {
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.05);
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.1);
}

.dc-mobile-menu__ctas { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; }
.dc-mobile-menu__ctas .dc-btn { width: 100%; height: 48px; }

/* =========================================================
   9. HERO
========================================================= */

.dc-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2rem 0 1.75rem;
}

/* Ambient glow */
.dc-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(900px, 120vw);
  height: min(900px, 120vw);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(109,232,172,.09) 0%,
    rgba(109,232,172,.04) 40%,
    transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: dcGlowPulse 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes dcGlowPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);    opacity: 1;   }
  50%       { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1); opacity: .85; }
}

.dc-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(109,232,172,.09), transparent),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60%  60% at 100% 100%, rgba(109,232,172,.04), transparent);
}

.dc-hero .dc-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* =========================================================
   10. HERO CONTENT
========================================================= */

.dc-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Badge */
.dc-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .65rem;
  min-height: 36px;
  padding: 0 .95rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.dc-hero__badge span {
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.dc-hero__badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dc-mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(109,232,172,.8);
  animation: dcPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes dcPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(109,232,172,.8); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(109,232,172,.6), 0 0 40px rgba(109,232,172,.2); }
}

/* Title */
.dc-hero__title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h1);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  animation: dcFadeUp .7s var(--dc-ease) .1s both;
}

.dc-hero__title span {
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  position: relative;
}
.dc-hero__title span::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: .06em;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: .06em;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--dc-mint), transparent);
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  opacity: .4;
}

/* Description */
.dc-hero__description {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  animation: dcFadeUp .7s var(--dc-ease) .2s both;
}

/* Actions */
.dc-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: .75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  animation: dcFadeUp .7s var(--dc-ease) .3s both;
}

/* Trust stats */
.dc-hero__trust {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: .6rem;
  animation: dcFadeUp .7s var(--dc-ease) .4s both;
}

.dc-hero-trust {
  padding: .9rem .75rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color .25s, background .25s;
}
.dc-hero-trust:hover {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.15);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.04);
}
.dc-hero-trust strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--dc-h4);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}
.dc-hero-trust span {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* =========================================================
   12. HERO VIDEO
========================================================= */

.dc-hero__video-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.1);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.03) inset,
    0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55),
    0 0 60px rgba(109,232,172,.06);
  animation: dcFadeUp .9s var(--dc-ease) .5s both;
  background: #050e09;
}

/* Muted top/bottom letterbox bars — cinematic feel */
.dc-hero__video-wrap::before,
.dc-hero__video-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-hero__video-wrap::before {
  top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--dc-mint) 0%,
    rgba(109,232,172,.3) 40%,
    transparent 100%);
}
.dc-hero__video-wrap::after {
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg,
    var(--dc-mint) 0%,
    rgba(109,232,172,.3) 40%,
    transparent 100%);
}

/* The video itself */
.dc-hero__video {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

/* Placeholder shown when no video src */
.dc-hero__video-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f14 0%, #071510 50%, #0c1e15 100%);
  border-radius: inherit;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Scanline texture */
.dc-hero__video-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 3px,
    rgba(255,255,255,.012) 3px,
    rgba(255,255,255,.012) 4px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Corner accents */
.dc-hero__video-placeholder::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.06);
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-lg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dc-hero__video-placeholder__play {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: dcPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.dc-hero__video-placeholder__play svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: var(--dc-mint);
  margin-left: 3px; /* optical centering */
}

.dc-hero__video-placeholder__label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dc-hero__video-placeholder__label strong {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dc-hero__video-placeholder__label span {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
}

/* =========================================================
   14. CAPABILITIES SECTION
========================================================= */

.dc-capabilities {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1612 0%, #121D19 45%, #181F1D 100%);
}

/* Section heading */
.dc-capability-section-heading {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.dc-capability-section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #8CF1C0;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dc-capability-section-title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h2);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.dc-capability-section-title span { color: var(--dc-mint); }

.dc-capability-section-description {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* Layout */
.dc-capability-slider {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── ACCORDION ── */
.dc-cap-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .5rem;
}

.dc-cap-acc-item {
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .3s, background .3s;
  position: relative;
}

.dc-cap-acc-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--dc-mint);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform .35s var(--dc-ease);
  border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
}

.dc-cap-acc-item.is-active {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.2);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.04);
}
.dc-cap-acc-item.is-active::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

/* Trigger */
.dc-cap-acc-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dc-cap-acc-trigger__left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .2rem;
}

.dc-cap-acc-trigger__label {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  transition: color .25s;
}
.dc-cap-acc-item.is-active .dc-cap-acc-trigger__label { color: var(--dc-mint); }

.dc-cap-acc-trigger__sub {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}
.dc-cap-acc-item.is-active .dc-cap-acc-trigger__sub { opacity: 0; }

/* Chevron */
.dc-cap-acc-trigger__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .6rem;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  transition: var(--dc-trans);
}
.dc-cap-acc-item.is-active .dc-cap-acc-trigger__icon {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.3);
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Progress bar */
.dc-cap-acc-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.35);
  width: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-cap-acc-item.is-active .dc-cap-acc-progress {
  animation: dcTabProgress 4s linear forwards;
}
@keyframes dcTabProgress { to { width: 100%; } }

/* Body — grid-rows expand trick (no JS height calc needed) */
.dc-cap-acc-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows .5s var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-cap-acc-item.is-active .dc-cap-acc-body { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }

.dc-cap-acc-body__inner {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 1.1rem;
  transition: padding .5s var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-cap-acc-item.is-active .dc-cap-acc-body__inner { padding: 0 1.1rem 1.4rem; }

/* Content inside body */
.dc-capability-eyebrow { display: none; } /* label already in trigger */

.dc-capability-item h3 {
  font-size: var(--dc-h3);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: .85rem;
  margin-top: .25rem;
}

.dc-capability-item p {
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.dc-capability-content { position: static; min-height: unset; }

/* Eyebrow */
.dc-capability-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 30px;
  padding: 0 .85rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.14);
  color: #8EF5C6;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dc-capability-item h3 {
  font-size: var(--dc-h3);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.dc-capability-item p {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* List */
.dc-capability-list { display: grid; gap: .75rem; list-style: none; }
.dc-capability-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .65rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
}
.dc-capability-list li::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dc-mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(109,232,172,.5);
}

/* Right visual */
.dc-capability-visual { position: relative; min-height: 560px; }

/* Visual slides */
.dc-cap-visual-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(.98);
  transition: all .8s var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-cap-visual-slide.is-active { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }

/* Showcase window */
.dc-cap-showcase-window {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}
.dc-cap-showcase-window__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .45rem;
  height: 48px;
  padding-inline: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.dc-cap-showcase-window__top span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.dc-cap-showcase-window__body { padding: 1.4rem; }

.dc-cap-showcase-line {
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.dc-cap-showcase-line.short { width: 60%; }

/* Chart variants */
.dc-cap-showcase-chart {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 220px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.dc-cap-showcase-chart.development {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(109,232,172,.16), rgba(109,232,172,.03));
}
.dc-cap-showcase-chart.seo {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(109,232,172,.12), rgba(109,232,172,.02));
}
.dc-cap-showcase-chart.ads {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(223,180,83,.12), rgba(223,180,83,.02));
}

/* Grid overlay */
.dc-cap-chart-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}

/* Wave */
.dc-cap-chart-wave {
  position: absolute;
  left: -10%;
  bottom: -20px;
  width: 120%;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 40%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(109,232,172,.34), transparent 70%);
  animation: dcCapWaveMove 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dcCapWaveMove {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

/* Bars */
.dc-cap-chart-bars {
  position: absolute;
  left: 40px; right: 40px; bottom: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 160px;
}
.dc-cap-chart-bars span {
  width: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #6DE8AC, rgba(109,232,172,.18));
  animation: dcBars 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.dc-cap-chart-bars span:nth-child(1) { height: 60%; }
.dc-cap-chart-bars span:nth-child(2) { height: 90%; }
.dc-cap-chart-bars span:nth-child(3) { height: 72%; }
.dc-cap-chart-bars span:nth-child(4) { height: 100%; }
.dc-cap-chart-bars span:nth-child(5) { height: 82%; }
@keyframes dcBars {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); }
  50%       { transform: scaleY(.9); }
}

/* SEO line */
.dc-cap-chart-line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: #6DE8AC;
  stroke-width: 6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 1200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1200;
  animation: dcDrawLine 4s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes dcDrawLine { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }

/* Pie / ROAS */
.dc-cap-pie {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(#6DE8AC 0deg 220deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 220deg 360deg);
  animation: dcRotatePie 10s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes dcRotatePie {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.dc-cap-roas-card {
  position: absolute;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  padding: .9rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(12,24,18,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.dc-cap-roas-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  font-size: var(--dc-h3);
}
.dc-cap-roas-card span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); font-size: var(--dc-text-sm); }

/* Floating stack */
.dc-cap-floating-stack {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 360px;
}

.dc-cap-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(12,24,18,.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  transition: all .8s var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-cap-floating-card:nth-child(1) { top: 0;    transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1;   z-index: 3; }
.dc-cap-floating-card:nth-child(2) { top: 90px; transform: scale(.93); opacity: .7;  z-index: 2; }
.dc-cap-floating-card:nth-child(3) { top: 180px;transform: scale(.86); opacity: .45; z-index: 1; }
.dc-cap-floating-card.is-active { border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.16); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.28); }

.dc-cap-floating-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
}
.dc-cap-floating-card__dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #6DE8AC;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(109,232,172,.42);
}
.dc-cap-floating-card small { color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); font-size: var(--dc-text-xs); }
.dc-cap-floating-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  font-size: var(--dc-h3);
}
.dc-cap-floating-card__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); font-size: var(--dc-text-sm); line-height: 1.6; }

/* =========================================================
   15. SHARED ANIMATIONS
========================================================= */

@keyframes dcFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes dcFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes dcSlideIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* =========================================================
   16. ACCESSIBILITY
========================================================= */

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--dc-mint);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

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

/* =========================================================
   16B. PROOF SECTION — "Results That Speak"
   Design language: sharp · analytical · data-driven
   Deliberately different from capabilities:
   - Darker, near-black bg (#060f0a) vs capabilities green-tinted
   - Gold accent for KPIs vs mint-only in caps
   - Hard grid lines vs soft blobs
   - Uppercase tight labels vs rounded pill badges
   - Same Outfit font throughout — differentiated by weight/size/colour
========================================================= */

.dc-proof {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #060f0a;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

/* Tight grid overlay — data room feel */
.dc-proof::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 100% 50%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 100% 50%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}

/* Gold accent glow — bottom right, not centered like hero */
.dc-proof::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(223,180,83,.07) 0%,
    transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dc-proof .dc-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── LAYOUT ── */
.dc-proof__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ── LEFT: COPY ── */
.dc-proof__left {}

.dc-proof__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-gold);

}

.dc-proof__eyebrow-line {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--dc-gold);
  opacity: .6;
}

.dc-proof__title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h2);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.dc-proof__title span { color: var(--dc-gold); }

.dc-proof__body {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Proof points — tight, clinical list */
.dc-proof__points {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .7rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.dc-proof__points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .75rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.dc-proof__points li::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  margin-top: 1px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(223,180,83,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(223,180,83,.3);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 10 10'%3E%3Cpolyline points='2,5.5 4,7.5 8,3' stroke='%23DFB453' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 10px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
}

.dc-proof__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* ── RIGHT: DASHBOARD ── */
.dc-proof__right {
  position: relative;
}

/* Outer shell — darker, sharper than capabilities window */
.dc-proof__dashboard {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background: #0a1510;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.03) inset,
    0 32px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.6),
    0 0 40px rgba(223,180,83,.04);
}

/* Chrome bar */
.dc-proof__dash-chrome {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

.dc-proof__dash-chrome-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: .35rem;
}
.dc-proof__dash-chrome-dots span {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.dc-proof__dash-title {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  text-transform: uppercase;

}

.dc-proof__dash-live {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dc-mint);

}
.dc-proof__dash-live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dc-mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(109,232,172,.8);
  animation: dcPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Dashboard body */
.dc-proof__dash-body {
  padding: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ── KPI ROW ── */
.dc-proof__kpis {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: .6rem;
}

.dc-proof__kpi {
  padding: .85rem .75rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .3s;
}

/* Gold top accent for primary KPIs */
.dc-proof__kpi:nth-child(1)::before,
.dc-proof__kpi:nth-child(2)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--dc-gold), transparent);
}
.dc-proof__kpi:nth-child(3)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--dc-mint), transparent);
}

.dc-proof__kpi-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);

  margin-bottom: .4rem;
}

.dc-proof__kpi-value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
}

.dc-proof__kpi:nth-child(1) .dc-proof__kpi-value,
.dc-proof__kpi:nth-child(2) .dc-proof__kpi-value { color: var(--dc-gold); }

.dc-proof__kpi-delta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .2rem;
  font-size: .62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-mint);

}

.dc-proof__kpi-delta::before { content: '▲'; font-size: .5rem; }

/* ── MAIN CHART ── */
.dc-proof__chart-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dc-proof__chart-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: .65rem .9rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

.dc-proof__chart-head-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
}

.dc-proof__chart-head-title {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);

}

.dc-proof__chart-legend {
  display: flex;
  gap: .75rem;
}

.dc-proof__chart-legend-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .3rem;
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);

  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dc-proof__chart-legend-dot {
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
}

.dc-proof__chart-legend-dot--gold  { background: var(--dc-gold); }
.dc-proof__chart-legend-dot--mint  { background: var(--dc-mint); }

.dc-proof__chart-period {
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);

  padding: .2rem .5rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
}

/* SVG chart */
.dc-proof__chart-svg-wrap {
  padding: .75rem .9rem .5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.dc-proof__chart-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 110px;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Horizontal grid lines */
.dc-proof__chart-gridline {
  stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  stroke-width: 1;
  stroke-dasharray: 3 4;
}

/* Y-axis labels */
.dc-proof__chart-ylabel {
  font-size: 8px;
  fill: rgba(255,255,255,.2);

}

/* Line paths */
.dc-proof__line {
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 1000;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
  animation: dcProofDraw 2.4s var(--dc-ease) .4s forwards;
}

.dc-proof__line--gold  { stroke: var(--dc-gold); }
.dc-proof__line--mint  { stroke: var(--dc-mint); stroke-width: 1.5; }

/* Area fills */
.dc-proof__area {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: dcFadeIn .8s ease 2.6s forwards;
}

/* End-point dot */
.dc-proof__dot {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: dcFadeIn .3s ease 2.7s forwards;
}
.dc-proof__dot-pulse {
  animation: dcFadeIn .3s ease 2.7s forwards, dcRipple 2.5s ease 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes dcProofDraw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }

/* X-axis labels */
.dc-proof__chart-xlabels {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: .3rem .9rem .6rem;
}
.dc-proof__chart-xlabels span {
  font-size: .58rem;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);

  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── BOTTOM ROW: Result cards ── */
.dc-proof__results {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: .6rem;
}

.dc-proof__result-card {
  padding: .85rem .9rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .25s, background .25s;
}

.dc-proof__result-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(223,180,83,.15);
  background: rgba(223,180,83,.03);
}

.dc-proof__result-card-label {
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);

  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  display: block;
}

.dc-proof__result-bar-wrap {
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.dc-proof__result-bar {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  background: var(--c, var(--dc-gold));
  width: 0;
  animation: dcBarFill 1.4s var(--dc-ease) var(--delay, 1s) forwards;
}

.dc-proof__result-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.dc-proof__result-value {
  font-size: var(--dc-h4);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.dc-proof__result-change {
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-mint);

}

/* ── FLOATING TICKER ── */
.dc-proof__ticker {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1rem;
  right: -1rem;
  width: 160px;
  padding: .85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-md);
  background: rgba(5,10,7,.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(223,180,83,.2);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
    0 0 20px rgba(223,180,83,.06);
  animation: dcFadeUp .7s var(--dc-ease) 1.2s both;
  z-index: 4;
}

.dc-proof__ticker-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.dc-proof__ticker-label {
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);

  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dc-proof__ticker-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .3rem;
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-mint);

}
.dc-proof__ticker-status-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dc-mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(109,232,172,.8);
  animation: dcPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.dc-proof__ticker-value {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.dc-proof__ticker-sub {
  font-size: .6rem;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);

}

/* Tablet */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .dc-proof { padding: 7rem 0; }
  .dc-proof__kpi-value { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .dc-proof__chart-svg { height: 130px; }
  .dc-proof__cta { flex-direction: row; }
}

/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .dc-proof { padding: 9rem 0; }
  .dc-proof__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
  }
  .dc-proof__title { font-size: var(--dc-h1); }
  .dc-proof__chart-svg { height: 150px; }
  .dc-proof__ticker { top: -1.5rem; right: -2rem; width: 176px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   16C. PROCESS SECTION — "How We Actually Work"
   Design language: structured · sequential · confident
   Different from proof (gold/data) and capabilities (soft/green):
   - Mid-green bg — sits between the two flanking sections
   - Step numbers as giant ghosted numerals — depth layer
   - Horizontal connector line that fills left→right
   - Cards expand on hover — each step feels alive
   - Mobile: vertical rail with left border connector
========================================================= */

.dc-process {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background: #091810;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

/* Radial ambient — top-center, mint, soft */
.dc-process::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(109,232,172,.06) 0%,
    transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dc-process .dc-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ── HEADER ── */
.dc-process__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.dc-process__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
}

.dc-process__label-dash {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--dc-mint);
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  opacity: .5;
}

.dc-process__title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h2);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.dc-process__title span { color: var(--dc-mint); }

.dc-process__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ── TIMELINE TRACK ── */
.dc-process__track {
  position: relative;
}

/* ─ CONNECTOR LINE (desktop only — injected via ::before on track) ─ */
.dc-process__connector {
  display: none; /* shown at desktop */
  position: absolute;
  top: 52px; /* aligns with icon centre */
  left: calc(var(--dc-pad) + 52px);
  right: calc(var(--dc-pad) + 52px);
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Animated mint fill */
.dc-process__connector::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--dc-mint), rgba(109,232,172,.3));
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 1.4s var(--dc-ease);
}

.dc-process__connector.is-visible::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ── STEPS GRID ── */
.dc-process__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1px; /* hairline between stacked cards on mobile */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Left-rail connector on mobile */
.dc-process__steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    var(--dc-mint) 0%,
    rgba(109,232,172,.1) 100%);
}

/* ── STEP CARD ── */
.dc-process__step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem 1.75rem 4rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-lg);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background .35s var(--dc-ease),
              border-color .35s var(--dc-ease),
              transform .35s var(--dc-ease);
  cursor: default;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dc-process__step:hover {
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.04);
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Ghost number — decorative large numeral */
.dc-process__step-ghost {
  position: absolute;
  right: .75rem;
  bottom: -.5rem;
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color .35s;
}

.dc-process__step:hover .dc-process__step-ghost {
  color: rgba(109,232,172,.06);
}

/* Icon circle — on the left-rail for mobile, above text for desktop */
.dc-process__step-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: .75rem;
  top: 1.6rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .35s, border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
  z-index: 2;
}

.dc-process__step:hover .dc-process__step-icon {
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.14);
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(109,232,172,.2);
}

.dc-process__step-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--dc-mint);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: stroke .35s;
}

/* Step number badge */
.dc-process__step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.2);
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  margin-bottom: .7rem;
  transition: background .35s, border-color .35s;
}

.dc-process__step:hover .dc-process__step-num {
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.18);
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.4);
}

.dc-process__step-title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h4);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.dc-process__step-body {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Tag chips at bottom of card */
.dc-process__step-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .35rem;
  margin-top: .9rem;
}

.dc-process__step-tag {
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  padding: .2rem .55rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  transition: border-color .25s, color .25s;
}

.dc-process__step:hover .dc-process__step-tag {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.15);
  color: rgba(109,232,172,.7);
}

/* ── BOTTOM STRIP ── */
.dc-process__bottom {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.dc-process__bottom-copy {
  max-width: 560px;
}

.dc-process__bottom-copy h3 {
  font-size: var(--dc-h3);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.dc-process__bottom-copy p {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.dc-process__bottom-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .75rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
}

/* Guarantee badge */
.dc-process__guarantee {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.dc-process__guarantee-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dc-process__guarantee-icon svg {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  stroke: var(--dc-mint);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* ── TABLET ── */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .dc-process { padding: 7rem 0 5rem; }
  .dc-process__steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: .75rem;
  }
  /* Remove left rail — two columns */
  .dc-process__steps::before { display: none; }
  .dc-process__step {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .dc-process__step-icon {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .dc-process__step-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .dc-process__bottom { flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; text-align: left; }
  .dc-process__bottom-actions { flex-direction: row; max-width: none; width: auto; }
}

/* ── DESKTOP ── */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .dc-process { padding: 9rem 0 6rem; }
  .dc-process__header { margin-bottom: 5rem; }
  .dc-process__title { font-size: var(--dc-h1); }

  .dc-process__steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
  }

  /* Dividers between cards */
  .dc-process__step + .dc-process__step {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  }

  .dc-process__step {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  }

  /* Show horizontal connector, hide mobile rail */
  .dc-process__connector { display: block; }

  .dc-process__step-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .dc-process__step-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

  .dc-process__step-ghost { font-size: 7rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   16D. TRUST SECTION — "Trusted By Ambitious Brands"
   Design language: warm · credible · social proof
   - Base bg #071A10 — home base, familiar, calming after proof/process
   - Stars in gold — emotional warmth, not clinical
   - Logo ticker: infinite CSS scroll, no JS needed
   - Featured quote: large, magazine-editorial style
   - Platform badges: desaturated, professional authority
========================================================= */

.dc-trust {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dc-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

/* ── A. LOGO TICKER ── */

.dc-trust-ticker {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  position: relative;
}

/* Fade edges */
.dc-trust-ticker::before,
.dc-trust-ticker::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-trust-ticker::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--dc-bg), transparent);
}
.dc-trust-ticker::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--dc-bg), transparent);
}

.dc-trust-ticker__label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.dc-trust-ticker__track {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.dc-trust-ticker__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: dcTickerScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.dc-trust-ticker__inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes dcTickerScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.dc-trust-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 28px;
  opacity: .28;
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(2);
  transition: opacity .3s, filter .3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dc-trust-logo:hover {
  opacity: .75;
  filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1);
}

/* Text logos (used when no image) */
.dc-trust-logo--text {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  padding: .3rem .8rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-sm);
  height: auto;
}

/* ── B. TESTIMONIALS ── */

.dc-trust-testimonials {
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
}

.dc-trust__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.dc-trust__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-gold);
}

.dc-trust__title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h2);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--dc-white);
}

.dc-trust__title span { color: var(--dc-mint); }

/* Stars */
.dc-trust-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .2rem;
}

.dc-trust-star {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--dc-gold);
}

/* ─ FEATURED TESTIMONIAL ─ */

.dc-trust-featured {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 0% 0%,
      rgba(109,232,172,.05), transparent),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2018, #0a1c12);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: border-color .3s;
}

.dc-trust-featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.14);
}

/* Giant quote mark */
.dc-trust-featured::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 10rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(109,232,172,.06);
  pointer-events: none;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

/* Result badge — top right */
.dc-trust-featured__result {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  padding: .35rem .85rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.18);
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
}

.dc-trust-featured__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: .2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.dc-trust-featured__quote {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.dc-trust-featured__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.dc-trust-featured__avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(109,232,172,.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--dc-surface);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
}

.dc-trust-featured__info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: .15rem;
}

.dc-trust-featured__info span {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
}

/* ─ SMALLER TESTIMONIALS ─ */

.dc-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.dc-trust-card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition: border-color .3s, background .3s, transform .3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dc-trust-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -.75rem;
  right: 1rem;
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  pointer-events: none;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.dc-trust-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.12);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.03);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.dc-trust-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.dc-trust-card__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: .15rem;
}

.dc-trust-card__tag {
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  padding: .2rem .55rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
}

.dc-trust-card__quote {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dc-trust-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
}

.dc-trust-card__avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dc-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dc-trust-card__author-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-white);
}

.dc-trust-card__author-info span {
  font-size: .62rem;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
}

/* ─ REVIEW METRICS ─ */

.dc-trust-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--dc-border);
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
}

.dc-trust-metric {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background .25s;
}

.dc-trust-metric:hover { background: rgba(109,232,172,.04); }

.dc-trust-metric__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--dc-h3);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}

.dc-trust-metric__value em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--dc-gold);
}

.dc-trust-metric__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.dc-trust-metric__stars {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .15rem;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}

/* ── C. AWARDS / PLATFORMS ── */

.dc-trust-authority {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
}

.dc-trust-authority__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.dc-trust-authority__label {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
}

.dc-trust-authority__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: .75rem;
}

/* Badge redesign — logo prominent, text secondary */
.dc-trust-authority-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .85rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition: border-color .3s, background .3s, transform .3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Per-badge glow on hover */
.dc-trust-authority-badge::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.dc-trust-authority-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.dc-trust-authority-badge:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Individual glow colours */
.dc-trust-authority-badge--google::before {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 0% 0%,
    rgba(66,133,244,.08), transparent);
}
.dc-trust-authority-badge--google:hover {
  border-color: rgba(66,133,244,.2);
  background: rgba(66,133,244,.03);
}

.dc-trust-authority-badge--meta::before {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 0% 0%,
    rgba(24,119,242,.08), transparent);
}
.dc-trust-authority-badge--meta:hover {
  border-color: rgba(24,119,242,.2);
  background: rgba(24,119,242,.03);
}

.dc-trust-authority-badge--clutch::before {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 0% 0%,
    rgba(239,68,68,.08), transparent);
}
.dc-trust-authority-badge--clutch:hover {
  border-color: rgba(239,68,68,.2);
  background: rgba(239,68,68,.03);
}

.dc-trust-authority-badge--iso::before {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 0% 0%,
    rgba(223,180,83,.08), transparent);
}
.dc-trust-authority-badge--iso:hover {
  border-color: rgba(223,180,83,.2);
  background: rgba(223,180,83,.03);
}

/* Logo area */
.dc-trust-authority-badge__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dc-trust-authority-badge__logo svg {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
}

/* Divider */
.dc-trust-authority-badge__divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Text */
.dc-trust-authority-badge__text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dc-trust-authority-badge__text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: .2rem;
}

.dc-trust-authority-badge__text span {
  font-size: .62rem;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Tablet / desktop */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .dc-trust-testimonials { padding: 6rem 0 5rem; }
  .dc-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .dc-trust-featured__quote { font-size: var(--dc-h4); }
  .dc-trust-authority__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .dc-trust-testimonials { padding: 8rem 0 6rem; }
  .dc-trust__title { font-size: var(--dc-h1); }
  .dc-trust-featured { padding: 3rem 3rem 2.5rem; }
  .dc-trust-featured__quote { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .dc-trust-authority__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .dc-trust-authority-badge { padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.25rem; gap: 1rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   16E. INDUSTRIES SECTION — "We Know Your World"
   Design: icon grid, hover reveals copy, dark surface feel
========================================================= */

.dc-industries {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #060f0a;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

.dc-industries::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(109,232,172,.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dc-industries .dc-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.dc-industries__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.dc-industries__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
}

.dc-industries__title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h2);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.dc-industries__title span { color: var(--dc-mint); }

.dc-industries__sub {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Grid */
.dc-industries__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: .75rem;
}

/* Card */
.dc-industry-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .35s var(--dc-ease),
              background .35s var(--dc-ease),
              transform .35s var(--dc-ease);
  cursor: default;
}

.dc-industry-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 0% 0%,
    rgba(109,232,172,.07), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s;
}

.dc-industry-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.18);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.03);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.dc-industry-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Icon */
.dc-industry-card__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-md);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.14);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background .35s, box-shadow .35s;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.dc-industry-card:hover .dc-industry-card__icon {
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(109,232,172,.15);
}

.dc-industry-card__title {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dc-industry-card__body {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Bottom CTA */
.dc-industries__cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .dc-industries { padding: 7rem 0; }
  .dc-industries__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .dc-industries { padding: 9rem 0; }
  .dc-industries__title { font-size: var(--dc-h1); }
  .dc-industries__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .dc-industry-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
  .dc-industry-card__icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.25rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   16F. BLOG / INSIGHTS SECTION — "Fresh Thinking"
   Design: editorial card grid, reading time, category tags
========================================================= */

.dc-blog {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #091810;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

.dc-blog::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(109,232,172,.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dc-blog .dc-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.dc-blog__header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.dc-blog__header-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .75rem;
}

.dc-blog__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
}

.dc-blog__title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h2);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--dc-white);
}

.dc-blog__title span { color: var(--dc-mint); }

.dc-blog__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  transition: gap .25s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dc-blog__link:hover { gap: .65rem; }

/* Grid */
.dc-blog__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Card */
.dc-blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .35s var(--dc-ease),
              transform .35s var(--dc-ease),
              background .35s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.dc-blog-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.15);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.02);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Thumbnail */
.dc-blog-card__thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c2018, #091610);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Category colour bar */
.dc-blog-card__thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cat-color, var(--dc-mint));
}

.dc-blog-card__thumb-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  opacity: .15;
}

/* Featured card takes full width + bigger thumb on desktop */
.dc-blog-card--featured .dc-blog-card__thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 8;
}

/* Body */
.dc-blog-card__body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .6rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.dc-blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.dc-blog-card__cat {
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .2rem .55rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.2);
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.06);
}

.dc-blog-card__cat--gold {
  border-color: rgba(223,180,83,.2);
  color: var(--dc-gold);
  background: rgba(223,180,83,.06);
}

.dc-blog-card__date {
  font-size: .62rem;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.dc-blog-card__read {
  font-size: .62rem;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .25rem;
}

.dc-blog-card__title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h4);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color .25s;
}

.dc-blog-card:hover .dc-blog-card__title { color: var(--dc-mint); }

.dc-blog-card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dc-blog-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: .75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
}

.dc-blog-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}

.dc-blog-card__author-avatar {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dc-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dc-blog-card__author-name {
  font-size: .62rem;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.dc-blog-card__arrow {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  transition: color .25s, transform .25s;
}

.dc-blog-card:hover .dc-blog-card__arrow {
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .dc-blog { padding: 7rem 0; }
  .dc-blog__header { flex-direction: row; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; }
  .dc-blog__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .dc-blog { padding: 9rem 0; }
  .dc-blog__title { font-size: var(--dc-h1); }
  .dc-blog__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .dc-blog-card--featured .dc-blog-card__title { font-size: var(--dc-h3); }
}

/* =========================================================
   16G. FAQ SECTION — SEO-Optimised Accordion
   Schema markup: FAQPage + Question/Answer
   Targets: "digital marketing agency UK",
            "SEO agency London", "Google Ads management"
            "how much does SEO cost", etc.
========================================================= */

.dc-faq {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background: var(--dc-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

.dc-faq::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(109,232,172,.04) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dc-faq .dc-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Two-column layout: header left, accordion right on desktop */
.dc-faq__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Header */
.dc-faq__header {
  position: relative;
}

.dc-faq__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
}

.dc-faq__title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h2);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.dc-faq__title span { color: var(--dc-mint); }

.dc-faq__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 400px;
}

/* Category filter tabs */
.dc-faq__filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.dc-faq__filter {
  padding: .35rem .85rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--dc-trans);
}

.dc-faq__filter:hover {
  border-color: var(--dc-border-bright);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
}

.dc-faq__filter.is-active {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.3);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.08);
  color: var(--dc-mint);
}

/* Still-have-questions card */
.dc-faq__still {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.12);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.04);
  display: none; /* shown at desktop */
}

.dc-faq__still-title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h4);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.dc-faq__still-body {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.dc-faq__still-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .5rem;
}

/* Accordion */
.dc-faq__accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .5rem;
}

/* Hidden category groups — shown/hidden by filter JS */
.dc-faq__group { display: contents; }
.dc-faq__group.is-hidden { display: none; }

/* FAQ Item */
.dc-faq__item {
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .3s, background .3s;
}

.dc-faq__item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.18);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.03);
}

/* Question trigger */
.dc-faq__question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.dc-faq__question-text {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color .25s;
  flex: 1;
}

.dc-faq__item.is-open .dc-faq__question-text { color: var(--dc-mint); }

/* Plus/minus icon */
.dc-faq__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--dc-trans);
  position: relative;
}

.dc-faq__icon::before,
.dc-faq__icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--dc-text-faint);
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  transition: var(--dc-trans);
}

.dc-faq__icon::before { width: 10px; height: 1.5px; }
.dc-faq__icon::after  { width: 1.5px; height: 10px; }

.dc-faq__item.is-open .dc-faq__icon {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.3);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.08);
}

.dc-faq__item.is-open .dc-faq__icon::before { background: var(--dc-mint); }
.dc-faq__item.is-open .dc-faq__icon::after  {
  background: var(--dc-mint);
  transform: scaleY(0);
}

/* Answer body — grid expand trick */
.dc-faq__answer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows .45s var(--dc-ease);
}

.dc-faq__item.is-open .dc-faq__answer {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.dc-faq__answer-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  transition: padding .45s var(--dc-ease);
}

.dc-faq__item.is-open .dc-faq__answer-inner {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
}

.dc-faq__answer-inner p {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* Answer links */
.dc-faq__answer-inner a {
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(109,232,172,.3);
  transition: text-decoration-color .25s;
}

.dc-faq__answer-inner a:hover {
  text-decoration-color: var(--dc-mint);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .dc-faq { padding: 7rem 0 5rem; }
  .dc-faq__filters { display: flex; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .dc-faq { padding: 9rem 0 6rem; }
  .dc-faq__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; gap: 5rem; }
  .dc-faq__title { font-size: var(--dc-h1); }
  .dc-faq__still { display: block; }
  .dc-faq__header { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   17. BREAKPOINT: TABLET (≥ 640px)
========================================================= */

@media (min-width: 640px) {

  :root {
    --dc-pad:       1.5rem;
    --dc-h1:        3.25rem;
    --dc-h2:        2.6rem;
    --dc-h3:        2rem;
    --dc-text-base: 1rem;
  }

  .dc-header__wrapper { min-height: 68px; }

  /* Show Book Call pill at tablet */
  .dc-header__mobile-call {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--dc-r-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6DE8AC 0%, #8EF5C6 100%);
    color: #071A10;
    font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(109,232,172,.22);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .dc-ap-kpis          { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

  .dc-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .85rem;
  }

  .dc-ap-bottom        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .dc-anim-panel       { padding: 1.75rem; min-height: 480px; }

  .dc-capabilities     { padding: 5rem 0; }
  .dc-capability-section-heading { margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
  .dc-cap-showcase-chart { height: 260px; }

}

/* =========================================================
   18. BREAKPOINT: DESKTOP (≥ 1024px)
========================================================= */

@media (min-width: 1024px) {

  :root {
    --dc-pad:       2rem;
    --dc-h1:        4rem;
    --dc-h2:        3rem;
    --dc-h3:        2.25rem;
    --dc-h4:        1.4rem;
    --dc-text-base: 1.05rem;
  }

  /* Show desktop nav + actions; hide mobile elements */
  .dc-nav                  { display: flex; }
  .dc-header__right        { display: flex; }
  .dc-mobile-toggle        { display: none; }
  .dc-header__mobile-right { display: none; }
  .dc-header__wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    min-height: 80px;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-block: 0;
  }
  .dc-header__logo img     { height: 48px; }

  .dc-hero { padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem; }
  .dc-hero__content { margin-bottom: 3rem; }

  .dc-capabilities  { padding: 8rem 0; }

  .dc-anim-panel   { padding: 2rem 2.25rem; gap: 1.5rem; min-height: 520px; }
  .dc-ap-kpi__value { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .dc-ap-chart     { min-height: 160px; }
  .dc-ap-svg       { height: 130px; }
  .dc-floating-card { width: 220px; right: 2rem; bottom: 2rem; }

  .dc-capability-slider { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: start; gap: 4rem; }
  .dc-capability-content { min-height: 300px; }
  .dc-capability-visual  { min-height: 560px; }
  .dc-cap-showcase-window { border-radius: 32px; }
  .dc-cap-showcase-chart  { height: 300px; margin-top: 2rem; }
  .dc-cap-floating-stack  { position: absolute; top: 30px; right: -20px; width: 240px; height: 360px; }
  .dc-cap-floating-card {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    opacity: unset !important;
    transform: unset !important;
  }
  .dc-cap-floating-card:nth-child(1) { top: 0;    transform: scale(1)   !important; opacity: 1   !important; }
  .dc-cap-floating-card:nth-child(2) { top: 90px; transform: scale(.93) !important; opacity: .7  !important; }
  .dc-cap-floating-card:nth-child(3) { top: 180px;transform: scale(.86) !important; opacity: .45 !important; }

  /* Footer desktop — handled in footer section breakpoints */
  .dc-footer-cta__title   { font-size: var(--dc-h1); }
  .dc-footer-cta__actions { flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; }
  .dc-footer-cta__metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .dc-footer-bottom__inner { flex-direction: row; text-align: left; }
}

/* =========================================================
   19. EDGE: VERY SMALL MOBILE (< 380px)
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 379px) {
  .dc-hero__trust  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   20. FOOTER
========================================================= */

/* ── PRE-FOOTER CTA BAND ── */

.dc-footer-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(109,232,172,.09), transparent),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1c12 0%, #071A10 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Mint noise blur blob */
.dc-footer-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(109,232,172,.12) 0%,
    transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: dcGlowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.dc-footer-cta .dc-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.dc-footer-cta__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
}

.dc-footer-cta__label-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dc-mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(109,232,172,.8);
  animation: dcPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.dc-footer-cta__title {
  font-size: var(--dc-h2);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.dc-footer-cta__title span { color: var(--dc-mint); }

.dc-footer-cta__sub {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-size: var(--dc-text-base);
  color: var(--dc-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.dc-footer-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: .75rem;
  max-width: 400px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Metric strip under CTAs */
.dc-footer-cta__metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: var(--dc-border); /* gap colour */
}

@media (min-width: 480px) {
  .dc-footer-cta__metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.dc-footer-cta__metric {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  padding: 1.1rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background .25s;
}
.dc-footer-cta__metric:hover { background: rgba(109,232,172,.05); }

.dc-footer-cta__metric strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--dc-h3);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
}

.dc-footer-cta__metric strong em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--dc-mint);
}

.dc-footer-cta__metric span {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── MAIN FOOTER ── */

.dc-footer {
  background: #050e09;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 0;
}

.dc-footer-main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
}

/* Tablet footer */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .dc-footer-main          { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem 2rem; }
  .dc-footer-cta__actions  { flex-direction: row; max-width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* Desktop footer — full 4-column */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .dc-footer-main {
    grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }
}
.dc-footer-brand {}

.dc-footer-brand__logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.dc-footer-brand__logo img { height: 44px; width: auto; }

.dc-footer-brand__desc {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Social icons */
.dc-footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: .5rem;
}

.dc-footer-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  font-size: .8rem;
  transition: var(--dc-trans);
}
.dc-footer-social:hover {
  border-color: rgba(109,232,172,.2);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.06);
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Nav cols */
.dc-footer-col__title {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.dc-footer-col__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .6rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.dc-footer-col__links a {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-sm);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
}
.dc-footer-col__links a:hover {
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  padding-left: .3rem;
}

/* Badge on link */
.dc-footer-badge {
  font-size: .58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .15rem .45rem;
  border-radius: var(--dc-r-pill);
  background: rgba(109,232,172,.1);
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,232,172,.15);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── FOOTER BOTTOM ── */
.dc-footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
}

.dc-footer-bottom__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.dc-footer-bottom__copy {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
}

.dc-footer-bottom__copy a {
  color: var(--dc-mint);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.dc-footer-bottom__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.dc-footer-bottom__links a {
  font-size: var(--dc-text-xs);
  color: var(--dc-text-faint);
  transition: color .2s;
}
.dc-footer-bottom__links a:hover { color: var(--dc-mint); }