/* ============================================================
   MEGA LIMITED — Public-site presentation layer.
   Loaded after mega.css on public marketing pages only (body.site-public,
   set in layouts/app.blade.php). Every rule is scoped to .site-public so
   staff / member / shareholder / partner portals are never affected.
   Presentation only: no content, copy or layout order is changed here.
   Respects dark mode ([data-theme="dark"]) and prefers-reduced-motion.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- design tokens ---------- */
.site-public{
  --pp-radius-sm:10px;
  --pp-radius:14px;
  --pp-radius-lg:20px;
  --pp-ink-strong:#0b2733;
  --pp-navy:#062634;
  --pp-shadow-1:0 1px 2px rgba(6,38,52,.06),0 2px 6px rgba(6,38,52,.05);
  --pp-shadow-2:0 2px 4px rgba(6,38,52,.05),0 12px 28px -10px rgba(6,38,52,.18);
  --pp-shadow-3:0 4px 10px rgba(6,38,52,.06),0 24px 48px -16px rgba(2,114,167,.32);
  --pp-ring:0 0 0 4px rgba(2,114,167,.14);
  --pp-ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  --pp-section-alt:linear-gradient(180deg,#f3f8fb 0%,#eaf3f8 100%);
  --pp-hairline:rgba(2,114,167,.12);
  --pp-nav-bg:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  --pp-sticky-offset:118px; /* utility bar (~40px) + site nav (~72px) */
}
[data-theme="dark"] .site-public,
[data-theme="dark"].site-public{
  --pp-ink-strong:#EAF2F6;
  --pp-shadow-1:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  --pp-shadow-2:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.35),0 14px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  --pp-shadow-3:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 26px 50px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  --pp-ring:0 0 0 4px rgba(63,169,214,.22);
  --pp-section-alt:linear-gradient(180deg,#0f1f26 0%,#0c1a20 100%);
  --pp-hairline:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --pp-nav-bg:rgba(13,26,31,.82);
}

/* ---------- base typography & rhythm ---------- */
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto;}}
.site-public{text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;font-feature-settings:"ss01","cv11";}
.site-public ::selection{background:rgba(237,201,30,.45);color:var(--pp-navy);}
.site-public section[id],.site-public [id^="howsec-"]{scroll-margin-top:var(--pp-sticky-offset);}
.site-public h1,.site-public h2,.site-public h3{letter-spacing:-.022em;}
.site-public h4,.site-public h5{letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.site-public .wrap{max-width:1220px;padding:0 clamp(18px,3vw,32px);}
.site-public .sectionpad{padding:clamp(64px,8vw,104px) 0;position:relative;}

/* Alternating "light" sections (inline background:var(--light) in the markup):
   give them a soft vertical gradient + a faint dot texture instead of a flat fill. */
.site-public .sectionpad[style*="--light"]{
  background:
    radial-gradient(rgba(2,114,167,.07) 1px,transparent 1.2px) 0 0/22px 22px,
    var(--pp-section-alt) !important;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .site-public .sectionpad[style*="--light"]{
  background:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1.2px) 0 0/22px 22px,var(--pp-section-alt) !important;
}

/* ---------- section headings ---------- */
.site-public .sec-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--gold-dark);margin-bottom:14px;
}
.site-public .sec-eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-dark));}
[data-theme="dark"] .site-public .sec-eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
.site-public .hero .sec-eyebrow,.site-public .ctaband .sec-eyebrow{
  padding:7px 14px 7px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.site-public .hero .sec-eyebrow::before{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(237,201,30,.25);}
.site-public .sec-head{max-width:720px;margin-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,56px);}
.site-public .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px);line-height:1.15;font-weight:800;color:var(--pp-ink-strong);}
.site-public .sec-head h2::after{
  content:"";display:block;width:56px;height:4px;margin-top:18px;border-radius:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green) 0%,var(--accent) 100%);
}
.site-public .sec-head p{font-size:clamp(15px,1.25vw,17px);line-height:1.75;margin-top:16px;max-width:64ch;}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.site-public .btn-mega,.site-public .btn-gold,.site-public .btn-outline-mega,.site-public .btn-outline-white{
  border-radius:var(--pp-radius-sm);padding:13px 26px;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.005em;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform .2s var(--pp-ease),box-shadow .2s var(--pp-ease),background-color .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s;
}
.site-public .btn-outline-mega,.site-public .btn-outline-white{padding:11px 24px;}
.site-public .btn-mega{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green) 0%,var(--green-hover) 100%);box-shadow:0 8px 20px -10px rgba(2,114,167,.65);}
.site-public .btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#F3D94A 0%,var(--gold) 45%,#D9B514 100%);color:var(--pp-navy);box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(237,201,30,.75);}
.site-public .btn-mega:hover,.site-public .btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
.site-public .btn-mega:hover{box-shadow:0 14px 28px -12px rgba(2,114,167,.75);}
.site-public .btn-gold:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 30px -12px rgba(237,201,30,.85);background:linear-gradient(135deg,#F6E064 0%,#F0CE2A 45%,#DDBA18 100%);}
/* light sweep on hover */
.site-public .btn-mega::after,.site-public .btn-gold::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.35) 50%,transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);transition:transform .7s var(--pp-ease);
}
.site-public .btn-mega:hover::after,.site-public .btn-gold:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%);}
.site-public .btn-outline-white{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);}
.site-public .btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);}
.site-public .btn-outline-mega:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 10px 22px -12px rgba(2,114,167,.6);}
.site-public .btn-mega:focus-visible,.site-public .btn-gold:focus-visible,.site-public .btn-outline-mega:focus-visible,.site-public .btn-outline-white:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px;}

/* ---------- top utility bar ---------- */
.site-public #protoBar{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#061b24 0%,#0a2835 50%,#061b24 100%);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(237,201,30,.28);}

/* ---------- main site navigation (glass) ---------- */
.site-public nav.sitenav{
  background:var(--pp-nav-bg);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(170%) blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(170%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);
  transition:box-shadow .25s var(--pp-ease),background-color .25s;
}
.site-public nav.sitenav.is-scrolled{box-shadow:0 10px 30px -18px rgba(6,38,52,.45);}
.site-public .sitenav-in{padding:12px clamp(16px,2.4vw,28px);transition:padding .25s var(--pp-ease);}
.site-public nav.sitenav.is-scrolled .sitenav-in{padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px;}
.site-public .brand img{height:46px;width:46px;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-1);transition:height .25s var(--pp-ease),width .25s var(--pp-ease);}
.site-public nav.sitenav.is-scrolled .brand img{height:40px;width:40px;}
.site-public .brand .word{font-size:16.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--pp-ink-strong);}
@media(min-width:1151px){
  .site-public .navlinks{gap:2px;}
  .site-public .navlinks a{position:relative;padding:8px 11px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);transition:color .2s,background-color .2s;}
  .site-public .navlinks a::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:11px;right:11px;bottom:3px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;
    background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .25s var(--pp-ease);
  }
  .site-public .navlinks a:hover{color:var(--green);background:rgba(2,114,167,.06);filter:none;}
  .site-public .navlinks a:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);}
}
@media(max-width:1150px){
  .site-public .navlinks{background:var(--surface);border-radius:0 0 var(--pp-radius) var(--pp-radius);}
  .site-public .navlinks a{font-weight:600;}
  .site-public .navlinks a:hover{background:rgba(2,114,167,.06);color:var(--green);}
  .site-public .hamburger{border-radius:10px;width:42px;height:42px;}
}
.site-public .btn-nav-cta{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#F3D94A 0%,var(--gold) 50%,#D9B514 100%);
  color:var(--pp-navy);padding:11px 20px;box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(237,201,30,.7);
}
.site-public .btn-nav-cta:hover,.site-public .btn-nav-cta:visited,.site-public .btn-nav-cta:active{color:var(--pp-navy);}
[data-theme="dark"] .site-public .btn-nav-cta{color:var(--pp-navy);}
.site-public .navlangtoggle{border-radius:999px;padding:3px;background:rgba(2,114,167,.06);border-color:var(--pp-hairline);}
.site-public .navlangtoggle button{border-radius:999px;background:transparent;padding:5px 11px;transition:background-color .2s,color .2s;}
.site-public .navlangtoggle button.on{background:var(--green);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 6px -2px rgba(2,114,167,.6);}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.site-public .hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 85% -10%,rgba(237,201,30,.22) 0%,transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 600px at -10% 110%,rgba(128,195,236,.35) 0%,transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg,#03557d 0%,var(--green) 45%,#04476a 100%);
  isolation:isolate;
}
/* fine grid texture */
.site-public .hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.35;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%,#000 30%,transparent 80%);
          mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%,#000 30%,transparent 80%);
}
/* soft fade into the page below */
.site-public .hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:90px;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(6,38,52,.28));
}
.site-public .hero-in{max-width:880px;}
.site-public .hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,5.2vw,62px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.03em;text-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.18);}
.site-public .hero p{font-size:clamp(16px,1.4vw,19px);color:rgba(235,245,250,.9);max-width:640px;line-height:1.7;}
.site-public .hero-ctas{gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:36px;}
.site-public .hero-slide.active .hero-in>*{animation:ppRise .8s var(--pp-ease) both;}
.site-public .hero-slide.active .hero-in>*:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.08s;}
.site-public .hero-slide.active .hero-in>*:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.16s;}
.site-public .hero-slide.active .hero-in>*:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.24s;}
@keyframes ppRise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}
.site-public .hero-dots{bottom:28px;}
.site-public .hero-dots .dot-btn{width:10px;height:10px;border-width:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);transition:width .3s var(--pp-ease),background-color .3s;}
.site-public .hero-dots .dot-btn.active{width:30px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--gold);}

/* ---------- tickers / announcement strip ---------- */
.site-public .stars-ticker{box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08),inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.12);}
.site-public .stars-ticker::before,.site-public .stars-ticker::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:80px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
}
.site-public .stars-ticker::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green),transparent);}
.site-public .stars-ticker::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--green),transparent);}
.site-public #eduTicker::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green-hover),transparent);}
.site-public #eduTicker::after{background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--green-hover),transparent);}
.site-public .ticker-item{font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em;}

/* ---------- stats bar: floating card ---------- */
.site-public .statsbar{background:transparent;border:0;position:relative;z-index:3;padding:clamp(28px,4vw,48px) clamp(16px,3vw,32px) 0;}
.site-public .stats-grid{
  max-width:1160px;padding:34px 22px;background:var(--surface);border-radius:var(--pp-radius-lg);
  border:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-3);
}
.site-public .stats-grid .n{
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);letter-spacing:-.025em;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green) 0%,#04476a 100%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .site-public .stats-grid .n{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7fd0f2,var(--green));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;}
.site-public .stats-grid .l{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:8px;}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .site-public .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;row-gap:24px;padding:24px 14px;}
}

/* ---------- cards (shared polish) ---------- */
.site-public .sector-card,.site-public .vm-card,.site-public .news-card,.site-public .legal-card,
.site-public .leader-card,.site-public .entry-card,.site-public .stat-item,.site-public .ceo-spotlight-card{
  border-radius:var(--pp-radius);border:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);background:var(--surface);
  box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-1);
  transition:transform .35s var(--pp-ease),box-shadow .35s var(--pp-ease),border-color .35s;
}
.site-public .sector-card:hover,.site-public .vm-card:hover,.site-public .news-card:hover,.site-public .legal-card:hover,
.site-public .leader-card:hover,.site-public .entry-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-3);border-color:rgba(2,114,167,.22);
}
/* gold accent bar that draws in on hover */
.site-public .sector-card,.site-public .vm-card,.site-public .legal-card,.site-public .leader-card,.site-public .entry-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.site-public .sector-card::before,.site-public .vm-card::before,.site-public .legal-card::before,.site-public .leader-card::before,.site-public .entry-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:3px;z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--accent));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .45s var(--pp-ease);
}
.site-public .sector-card:hover::before,.site-public .vm-card:hover::before,.site-public .legal-card:hover::before,
.site-public .leader-card:hover::before,.site-public .entry-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);}

/* sector / value cards */
.site-public .sector-grid{gap:clamp(16px,2vw,24px);}
.site-public .sector-card{padding:28px 24px;}
.site-public .sector-card>i{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:22px;color:var(--green);background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(2,114,167,.12),rgba(128,195,236,.22));
  margin-bottom:18px;transition:transform .35s var(--pp-ease),background .35s;
}
.site-public .sector-card:hover>i{transform:translateY(-2px) rotate(-4deg);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green),var(--accent));color:#fff;}
.site-public .sector-card h4{font-size:18px;font-weight:800;color:var(--pp-ink-strong);}
.site-public .sector-card p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;}
.site-public .sector-card .tgt{
  display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:var(--gold-dark);background:rgba(237,201,30,.14);border:1px solid rgba(237,201,30,.35);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .site-public .sector-card .tgt{color:var(--gold);}
.site-public .sector-card>a{margin-top:16px !important;display:inline-flex !important;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.site-public .sector-card>a i{transition:transform .25s var(--pp-ease);}
.site-public .sector-card>a:hover i{transform:translateX(4px);}
.site-public .sector-card.has-photo .sector-card-photo{
  height:200px;margin:-28px -24px 20px;border-radius:0;position:relative;
}
.site-public .sector-card.has-photo .sector-card-photo::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 45%,rgba(6,38,52,.45) 100%);
}
.site-public .sector-card.has-photo>i{margin-top:-46px;position:relative;z-index:2;background:var(--surface);box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-2);}
.site-public .sector-card.has-photo:hover>i{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green),var(--accent));}

/* vision & mission */
.site-public .vm-grid{gap:clamp(18px,2.4vw,28px);}
.site-public .vm-card{padding:34px 32px;}
.site-public .vm-card>i{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:16px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:24px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pp-navy),var(--green));margin-bottom:18px;box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-2);
}
.site-public .vm-card h4{font-size:20px;font-weight:800;color:var(--pp-ink-strong);}
.site-public .vm-card p{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.8;}

/* entry cards (Investors page) */
.site-public .entry-card{padding:26px 24px;}

/* ---------- "how each sector works" ---------- */
.site-public .howsec-block{
  padding:30px;margin-bottom:18px;border:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);border-radius:var(--pp-radius);
  background:var(--surface);box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-1);transition:box-shadow .35s var(--pp-ease),transform .35s var(--pp-ease);
}
.site-public .howsec-block:last-of-type{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);}
.site-public .howsec-block:hover{box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-2);}
.site-public .howsec-icon{border-radius:18px;flex-basis:68px;height:68px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pp-navy) 0%,var(--green) 60%,var(--accent) 130%);}
.site-public .howsec-body h4{font-size:20px;font-weight:800;color:var(--pp-ink-strong);}
.site-public .howsec-body p{font-size:15px;}
.site-public .howsec-tags span i{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green),var(--accent));box-shadow:0 4px 10px -4px rgba(2,114,167,.6);}

/* ---------- process timeline ---------- */
.site-public .timeline::before{height:3px;top:22px;border-radius:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold) 0%,var(--green) 50%,var(--accent) 100%);opacity:.55;}
.site-public .tstep .c{
  width:46px;height:46px;font-size:16px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green),#04476a);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--surface),0 0 0 7px var(--pp-hairline),0 10px 20px -8px rgba(2,114,167,.6);
  transition:transform .3s var(--pp-ease);
}
.site-public .tstep:hover .c{transform:scale(1.08);}
.site-public .tstep h5{font-size:14.5px;margin-top:6px;color:var(--pp-ink-strong);}
.site-public .tstep p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;}

/* about-page vertical timeline */
.site-public .timeline-v::before{width:3px;border-radius:3px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold),var(--green),var(--accent));opacity:.6;}
.site-public .tv-dot{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--green),0 0 0 8px rgba(2,114,167,.12);}
.site-public .tv-body{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);border-radius:var(--pp-radius-sm);padding:16px 18px;box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-1);}

/* ---------- news / portfolio / leadership cards ---------- */
.site-public .news-grid{gap:clamp(18px,2.2vw,26px);}
.site-public .news-card{overflow:hidden;}
.site-public .news-card .ph{height:190px;position:relative;}
.site-public .news-card .ph::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(6,38,52,.55) 100%);}
.site-public #boardGrid .news-card .ph::after,.site-public #execGrid .news-card .ph::after,.site-public #directorGrid .news-card .ph::after{display:none;}
.site-public #boardGrid .news-card .ph,.site-public #execGrid .news-card .ph,.site-public #directorGrid .news-card .ph{
  box-shadow:0 0 0 5px var(--surface),0 0 0 7px rgba(237,201,30,.55),var(--pp-shadow-2);margin-top:26px;
}
.site-public .news-card .body{padding:20px 22px 22px;}
.site-public .news-card .date{display:inline-block;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dark);}
[data-theme="dark"] .site-public .news-card .date{color:var(--gold);}
.site-public .news-card h5{font-size:16.5px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.35;margin-top:8px;color:var(--pp-ink-strong);}
.site-public .news-card p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;}

/* leader cards (About page) */
.site-public .leader-card{padding:28px 22px;}
.site-public .leader-photo{box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--surface),0 0 0 6px rgba(237,201,30,.55);}
.site-public .ceo-spotlight-card{padding:clamp(24px,3vw,40px);box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-2);}
.site-public .ceo-spotlight-photo{box-shadow:0 0 0 5px var(--surface),0 0 0 7px rgba(237,201,30,.6),var(--pp-shadow-2);}
.site-public .stat-item{padding:24px 14px;}
.site-public .stat-num{font-size:30px;letter-spacing:-.02em;}

/* ---------- call-to-action band ---------- */
.site-public .ctaband{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;padding:clamp(64px,8vw,96px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 15% 0%,rgba(237,201,30,.25),transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(700px 360px at 90% 100%,rgba(128,195,236,.35),transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pp-navy) 0%,#04476a 50%,var(--green) 100%);
}
.site-public .ctaband::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;opacity:.25;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:48px 48px;
}
.site-public .ctaband h3{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,36px);line-height:1.2;max-width:760px;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.site-public .ctaband .ctas{gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:30px;}

/* ---------- trust bar ---------- */
.site-public .trustbar{background:transparent;border-top:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);border-bottom:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);}
.site-public .trust-row span,.site-public .trust-row>*{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}

/* ---------- FAQ (accordion cards) ---------- */
.site-public .condensed{padding:clamp(56px,7vw,88px) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);}
.site-public .condensed h3{font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);font-weight:800;color:var(--pp-ink-strong);}
.site-public .faq-columns{column-gap:24px;}
.site-public .faq-item{
  border:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);border-radius:var(--pp-radius-sm);background:var(--surface);
  padding:0;margin-bottom:12px;box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-1);transition:box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s;
}
.site-public .faq-item:hover{border-color:rgba(2,114,167,.25);}
.site-public .faq-item[open]{box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-2);border-color:rgba(2,114,167,.28);}
.site-public .faq-item summary{
  list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
  padding:16px 18px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--pp-ink-strong);
}
.site-public .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
.site-public .faq-item summary::after{
  content:"+";flex:0 0 28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:var(--green);background:rgba(2,114,167,.08);transition:transform .3s var(--pp-ease),background-color .3s,color .3s;
}
.site-public .faq-item[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--green);color:#fff;}
.site-public .faq-item summary:hover{color:var(--green);}
.site-public .faq-item p{padding:0 18px 18px;margin-top:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.75;}
.site-public .faq-cat-head{font-size:17px;padding-left:14px;border-left-width:4px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.site-public .faq-intro-box{border-radius:var(--pp-radius-sm);}

/* ---------- forms (contact, register, login) ---------- */
.site-public .form-control{
  border-radius:var(--pp-radius-sm);padding:12px 14px;font-size:15px;border-color:var(--border);
  transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s,background-color .2s;
}
.site-public .form-control:hover{border-color:rgba(2,114,167,.4);}
.site-public .form-control:focus{border-color:var(--green);box-shadow:var(--pp-ring);}
.site-public label{font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;}
.site-public .card{border-radius:var(--pp-radius);border-color:var(--pp-hairline);box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-2);}
.site-public .card-body{padding:clamp(20px,2.4vw,30px);}
.site-public .alert{border-radius:var(--pp-radius-sm);}
.site-public .risk-box{border-radius:var(--pp-radius-sm);border-width:1px;border-left-width:5px;box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-1);}
.site-public .login-card{border-radius:var(--pp-radius-lg);padding:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-3);border-color:var(--pp-hairline);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.site-public .login-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--green),var(--accent));}
.site-public .wizard-wrap .card,.site-public .wizard-wrap>form{border-radius:var(--pp-radius-lg);}
.site-public .step-dot .c{width:38px;height:38px;transition:background-color .3s,border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s;}
.site-public .step-dot.active .c{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(2,114,167,.14);}
.site-public .step-line{height:3px;border-radius:3px;}
.site-public .calc-result{border-radius:var(--pp-radius-sm);border-style:solid;border-color:rgba(237,201,30,.55);background:rgba(237,201,30,.08);}

/* ---------- tables on public pages ---------- */
.site-public table.tbl{border-radius:var(--pp-radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-1);border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;}
.site-public table.tbl thead th{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pp-navy),var(--green));}

/* ---------- legal pages ---------- */
.site-public .legal-side a{border-radius:var(--pp-radius-sm);font-weight:600;transition:background-color .2s,color .2s,padding-left .2s;}
.site-public .legal-side a:hover{padding-left:16px;}
.site-public .legal-side a.active{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green),#04476a);box-shadow:0 8px 18px -10px rgba(2,114,167,.7);}
.site-public .legal-card{padding:26px;}
.site-public .legal-card i{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:rgba(2,114,167,.1);}
.site-public .legal-content p,.site-public .legal-list{font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;}
.site-public .legal-infobar{border-radius:var(--pp-radius-sm);border:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);}

/* ---------- social pills ---------- */
.site-public .social-pill{border-width:1px;box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-1);}
.site-public .social-pill:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-2);}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-public footer.sitefoot{
  padding-top:clamp(56px,7vw,84px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 300px at 10% 0%,rgba(128,195,236,.14),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#05384f 0%,var(--pp-navy) 55%,#041a24 100%);
}
.site-public footer.sitefoot::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--accent),transparent);opacity:.8;
}
.site-public .foot-grid a:hover{padding-left:5px;}
.site-public .foot-badges span{border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2);}
.site-public .visitor-card{border-radius:var(--pp-radius);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);}

/* ---------- scroll progress + back-to-top (added by public-pro.js) ---------- */
.pp-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:100%;z-index:2100;pointer-events:none;
  transform-origin:0 50%;transform:scaleX(0);background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--accent));}
.pp-top{
  position:fixed;right:clamp(16px,2.5vw,28px);bottom:clamp(16px,2.5vw,28px);z-index:1900;
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);cursor:pointer;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:16px;color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green),#04476a);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(2,114,167,.8);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(12px);transition:opacity .3s,transform .3s var(--pp-ease),visibility .3s;
}
.pp-top.show{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;}
.pp-top:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
.pp-top:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px;}

/* ---------- reveal stagger (index set by public-pro.js) ---------- */
.site-public .reveal{transition-duration:.75s;transition-timing-function:var(--pp-ease);transition-delay:calc(var(--pp-i,0) * 70ms);}

/* ---------- "More" dropdown (main nav) ---------- */
.site-public .nav-more{position:relative;display:flex;}
.site-public .nav-more-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  padding:8px 11px;border-radius:8px;font:inherit;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);
}
.site-public .nav-more-btn i{font-size:10px;transition:transform .25s var(--pp-ease);}
.site-public .nav-more-btn:active{transform:none;}
@media(min-width:1151px){
  .site-public .nav-more-btn:hover,.site-public .nav-more.open .nav-more-btn{color:var(--green);background:rgba(2,114,167,.06);}
  .site-public .nav-more.open .nav-more-btn i,.site-public .nav-more:focus-within .nav-more-btn i{transform:rotate(180deg);}
  .site-public .nav-more-menu{
    position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:50%;min-width:210px;padding:8px;z-index:150;
    background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--pp-hairline);border-radius:var(--pp-radius);box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-3);
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translate(-50%,6px);transition:opacity .2s,transform .2s var(--pp-ease),visibility .2s;
  }
  .site-public .nav-more-menu::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-12px;height:12px;} /* hover bridge */
  .site-public .nav-more:hover .nav-more-menu,.site-public .nav-more.open .nav-more-menu,.site-public .nav-more:focus-within .nav-more-menu{
    opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translate(-50%,0);
  }
  .site-public .nav-more-menu a{display:block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:9px;}
  .site-public .nav-more-menu a::after{display:none;}
}
@media(max-width:1150px){
  .site-public .nav-more{display:contents;}
  .site-public .nav-more-btn{display:none;}
  .site-public .nav-more-menu{display:contents;}
}

/* ---------- homepage arrangement ---------- */
/* Six core values: 3 + 3 instead of 4 + 2 */
.site-public #values .sector-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
/* Hero fills most of the first screen on every device */
.site-public .hero:not([style*="min-height"]),.site-public .hero-track{min-height:clamp(560px,82svh,860px);}
.site-public .hero-in{padding:clamp(56px,8vw,96px) clamp(18px,4vw,28px);}
/* News + rating sections get the same breathing room as the rest */
.site-public #news,.site-public #rate-us{padding-top:clamp(48px,6vw,80px) !important;padding-bottom:clamp(48px,6vw,80px) !important;}
.site-public #rate-us .card{box-shadow:var(--pp-shadow-3);}
.site-public #rate-us .sec-eyebrow{justify-content:center;}

/* ---------- mobile navigation ---------- */
@media(max-width:1150px){
  /* full list must stay reachable on short screens */
  .site-public .navlinks.open{max-height:calc(100svh - 130px);overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;}
  .site-public .navlinks a{padding:14px clamp(18px,4vw,28px);}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  /* keep the utility bar one line tall so the sticky nav below it never overlaps */
  .site-public #protoBar{padding:7px 12px;}
  .site-public .protobar-links{flex-wrap:nowrap;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;gap:14px;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#000 85%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#000 85%,transparent);}
  .site-public .protobar-links::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
  .site-public .brand .word{font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.04em;}
  .site-public .btn-nav-cta{padding:9px 14px;font-size:12.5px;}
}
@media(max-width:420px){
  .site-public .brand .word{display:none;}
  .site-public .navlangtoggle button{padding:5px 8px;}
}

/* ---------- large & ultra-wide monitors ---------- */
@media(min-width:1600px){
  .site-public .wrap{max-width:1360px;}
  .site-public .sitenav-in,.site-public .protobar-in{max-width:1480px;}
  .site-public .stats-grid{max-width:1300px;}
  .site-public .hero-in{max-width:960px;}
}
@media(min-width:2200px){
  .site-public{font-size:17.5px;}
  .site-public .wrap{max-width:1560px;}
  .site-public .sitenav-in,.site-public .protobar-in{max-width:1680px;}
  .site-public .stats-grid{max-width:1480px;}
}

/* ---------- responsive refinements ---------- */
@media(max-width:1100px){.site-public .sector-grid,.site-public #values .sector-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}.site-public .news-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .site-public .timeline{flex-direction:column;gap:22px;align-items:stretch;}
  .site-public .timeline::before{left:22px;right:auto;top:10px;bottom:10px;width:3px;height:auto;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold),var(--green),var(--accent));}
  .site-public .tstep{display:grid;grid-template-columns:46px 1fr;column-gap:16px;text-align:left;padding:0;}
  .site-public .tstep .c{margin:0;grid-row:span 2;}
  .site-public .tstep h5{margin-top:2px;}
  .site-public .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .site-public .leader-grid,.site-public .leader-grid-sm{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .site-public .sector-grid,.site-public #values .sector-grid,.site-public .news-grid,.site-public .leader-grid,.site-public .leader-grid-sm{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .site-public .faq-columns{columns:1;}
  .site-public .field-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .site-public .legal-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .site-public .stat-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .site-public .hero-ctas>*{flex:1 1 100%;justify-content:center;}
  .site-public .ctaband .ctas>*{flex:1 1 100%;justify-content:center;}
  .site-public .howsec-block{padding:22px;}
  .site-public .vm-card{padding:26px 22px;}
  .site-public .sec-head h2::after{margin-top:14px;}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .site-public *,.site-public *::before,.site-public *::after{animation-duration:.01ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:.01ms !important;}
  .site-public .stars-ticker-track{animation:none !important;}
}