/* Axom VPN — marketing site
   White background, electric blue accent, premium consumer feel. */

:root {
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft: #F4F7FE;          /* very pale blue, Nord-ish tint */
  --ink: #0B1220;              /* near-black with a hint of blue */
  --ink-mid: #324054;
  --ink-dim: #6B7A93;
  --line: #E3E8F4;
  --line-strong: #CCD5EA;

  /* Brand: deep electric blue */
  --teal: #2563EB;             /* primary — name kept for backwards compat */
  --teal-deep: #1D4ED8;
  --teal-soft: #DBEAFE;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.10);
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
}

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

/* -------------- announcement bar (rotates) -------------- */
.ann-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ann-row {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 18px;
}
.ann-slide {
  display: block;
  opacity: 0;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transition: opacity .5s ease;
}
.ann-slide.ann-active {
  opacity: 1;
  position: relative;
}

/* -------------- top status bar -------------- */
.topbar {
  background: #0B1220;
  color: #E6EBF6;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1B2541;
}
.topbar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}
.topbar p { margin: 0; }
.topbar-label { color: #8E99B3; }
.topbar-val { color: #E6EBF6; font-weight: 500; font-feature-settings: "tnum"; }
.topbar-sep { color: #3A4663; }
.topbar-status {
  color: #FF6A55;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255,106,85,0.4);
}
.topbar-status:hover {
  color: #FF8472;
  text-decoration-color: #FF8472;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .topbar { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 8px 0; }
  .topbar-row { gap: 6px; }
  .topbar-sep { display: none; }
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-feature-settings: 'cv02','cv03','cv04','cv11';
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
/* Wider variant for hero + big illustrated feature cards that should
   inhabit more of the viewport on large screens. */
.container-wide {
  max-width: 1480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  .container { max-width: 1360px; padding: 0 40px; }
  .container-wide { max-width: 1560px; padding: 0 48px; }
}

/* -------------- scroll-in reveal -------------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease-out, transform .6s ease-out;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal, .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* -------------- nav -------------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.logo-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--bg);
}
.logo-mark.sm { width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 6px; }
.logo-mark.sm svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.logo-mark svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.brand-name { font-size: 17px; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 26px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.link-muted { color: var(--ink-mid); font-size: 14px; }
.link-muted:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* -------------- buttons -------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .06s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; border-radius: 10px; }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 26px; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 14px; }
.btn-block { display: flex; width: 100%; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37,99,235,0.35), 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.04), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37,99,235,0.45), 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-deep); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--teal-soft); color: var(--teal-deep); }

/* -------------- hero -------------- */
.hero {
  padding: 56px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .hero { padding: 72px 0 104px; }
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  right: -200px;
  width: 880px;
  height: 880px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,0.14), transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -260px;
  left: -180px;
  width: 620px;
  height: 620px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,0.08), transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1500px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr; gap: 80px; }
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); display: inline-block;
  animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.45; }
}

/* -------------- Trustpilot-style ribbon -------------- */
.tp-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.tp-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2px;
}
.tp-star {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: #00B67A;          /* Trustpilot brand green */
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.tp-score {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.tp-sep { color: var(--ink-dim); font-weight: 400; }
.tp-trust {
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-size: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tp-ribbon { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; font-size: 13px; }
  .tp-star { width: 22px; height: 22px; font-size: 14px; }
  .tp-trust { width: 100%; font-size: 12.5px; }
}

/* -------------- 3-pill trust badges row under CTA -------------- */
.trust-badges {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.tb-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  flex: 0 0 22px;
}
.tb-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 13px; }
.tb-sub { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ink-dim); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trust-badges { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* "Named #1 VPN" eyebrow — Nord-style award framing */
.award-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.award-eyebrow strong { font-weight: 700; }
.award-star {
  color: #EC4899;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.award-mag {
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
  padding-bottom: 1px;
}

/* Award cards mixed into reviews grid */
.review-grid-mixed { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.award-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--bg-soft) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.award-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.award-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px; right: -20px;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--teal-soft) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.award-card-alt { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #FFF7ED 100%); }
.award-card-alt::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, #FED7AA 0%, transparent 70%); }
.award-card-press { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #FDF4FF 100%); }
.award-card-press::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, #F5D0FE 0%, transparent 70%); }
.award-card-mag {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
}
.award-card-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
}
.award-card-blurb {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  position: relative;
}
.award-card .stars { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; position: relative; }

/* Tweet/Reddit-style review heads */
.tweet-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tweet-head strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: 14px; }
.tweet-head span { display: block; color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 12px; }
.tweet-avatar {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-deep));
}
.tweet-avatar-orange { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FB923C, #EA580C); }

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4.6vw, 68px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.grad {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep) 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.5vw, 22px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Hero bullet checklist (Nord-style) */
.hero-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.hero-bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.2vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.hero-bullets li strong { font-weight: 700; }
.hero-bullets .check {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex: 0 0 22px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Hero "special offer" pill */
.hero-offer {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 580px;
}
.hero-offer-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* live IP reveal */
.ip-reveal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.ip-row { display: grid; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
.ip-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ip-value {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ip-value.ip-after { color: var(--teal-deep); }
.ip-flag { margin-left: 6px; }
.ip-arrow {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.trust {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 0;
}

/* -------------- hero visual: device card -------------- */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 520px;
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(55% 55% at 60% 50%, rgba(37,99,235,0.20), transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  width: 460px; height: 460px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(37,99,235,0.22);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: spin 40s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.device {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #F4F7FE 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 20px 22px 22px;
  width: 340px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.device-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.device-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.device-cog { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 18px; }
.connect-ring {
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 12px auto 16px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(37,99,235,0.22), rgba(37,99,235,0.02) 70%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.connect-ring::before, .connect-ring::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.40);
  inset: -10px;
  animation: ring 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
.connect-ring::after { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes ring {
  0% { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.22); opacity: 0; }
}
.connect-core {
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(37,99,235,0.45);
}
.connect-core svg { width: 52px; height: 52px; }

.device-status {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}
.ip-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: flex;
  width: fit-content;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}
.ip-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); animation: pulseDot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; }
}
.device-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
}
.flag { font-size: 22px; }
.device-row-text { display: grid; gap: 2px; flex: 1; }
.device-row-label { font-size: 10px; color: var(--ink-dim); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.device-row-val { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
.chev { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 22px; line-height: 1; }

/* -------------- trust strip -------------- */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 22px 0;
}
.trust-strip-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ts-pill {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ts-pill strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }

/* -------------- hero phone visual extras -------------- */
.device-phone {
  z-index: 2;
}
.mini-card {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  z-index: 1;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.mini-card-flag { font-size: 20px; }
.mini-card-label { font-weight: 700; font-size: 12.5px; }
.mini-card-val { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 11px; }
.mini-card-1 {
  top: 12%; left: 0%;
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mini-card-2 {
  top: 18%; right: -4%;
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}
.mini-card-3 {
  bottom: 14%; left: -4%;
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite 4s;
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .mini-card { display: none; }
}

/* -------------- press / awards strip -------------- */
.press-strip {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 36px 0;
}
.press-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.press-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.press-item { text-align: center; }
.press-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.press-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.press-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--line);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .press-divider { display: none; }
  .press-row { gap: 16px; }
}

/* -------------- sections -------------- */
.section {
  padding: 120px 0;
}
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .section { padding: 140px 0; }
}
.section-soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 58px);
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.section-head p { font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 21px); color: var(--ink-mid); margin: 0; max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* -------------- feature grid -------------- */
.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}
.feature-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.feature-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.feature-card p { color: var(--ink-mid); margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; }

/* -------------- steps (How it works) -------------- */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.step-num {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 17px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(37,99,235,0.30);
}
.step h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.step p { color: var(--ink-mid); margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; }

/* -------------- two-column -------------- */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.lead {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.two-col h2 {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.8vw, 52px);
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.why-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
}
.why-list li {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.why-list strong { display: block; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.why-list span { color: var(--ink-mid); font-size: 14.5px; }

/* globe mock */
.why-visual {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 360px;
}
.globe {
  position: relative;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #E5EDFB 55%, #A8C0F1 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset -20px -30px 60px rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.globe::before, .globe::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
}
.globe::before { transform: scaleX(0.55); }
.globe::after { transform: scaleY(0.55); }
.globe-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 5%; right: 5%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,0.20);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: rotate(-15deg);
}
.globe-line-2 {
  top: 60%;
  transform: rotate(20deg);
  background: rgba(37,99,235,0.15);
}
.globe-pin {
  position: absolute;
  width: 11px; height: 11px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,0.20);
}
.globe-pin.active {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(37,99,235,0.30), 0 0 0 14px rgba(37,99,235,0.15);
  animation: pinPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pinPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(37,99,235,0.30), 0 0 0 14px rgba(37,99,235,0.15); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(37,99,235,0.35), 0 0 0 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.05); }
}
.pin-1 { top: 22%; left: 28%; }
.pin-2 { top: 30%; left: 60%; }
.pin-3 { top: 50%; left: 80%; }
.pin-4 { top: 68%; left: 22%; }
.pin-5 { top: 75%; left: 55%; }
.pin-6 { top: 38%; left: 12%; }
.pin-7 { top: 24%; left: 76%; }
.pin-8 { top: 52%; left: 46%; }

/* -------------- mission quote -------------- */
.mission {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .mission { padding: 160px 0; }
}
.mission-quote {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 48px);
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  line-height: 1.22;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.mission-quote::before, .mission-quote::after {
  content: '"';
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1em;
  display: inline;
}
.mission-quote::before { margin-right: 4px; }
.mission-quote::after { margin-left: 4px; }

/* -------------- "Why use a VPN" clean 3-up -------------- */
.why-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.why-col {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.why-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}
.why-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.why-col h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.why-col p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.why-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .why-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Laptop mock */
.laptop {
  flex: 1 1 380px;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.laptop-frame {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--bg-soft) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px 14px 6px 6px;
  padding: 10px 14px 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}
.laptop-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.laptop-bar span {
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
}
.dot-r { background: #ff5f57; }
.dot-y { background: #febc2e; }
.dot-g { background: #28c840; }
.laptop-screen {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 18px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ls-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.ls-row span:first-child { font-size: 18px; }
.ls-row-head {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 0 0 4px;
}
.ls-row-head .logo-mark { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ls-mini-ring {
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  margin: 6px auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,0.20), rgba(37,99,235,0.02) 70%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.ls-mini-ring::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.35);
  animation: ring 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
.ls-mini-core {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37,99,235,0.40);
}
.ls-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}
.laptop-base {
  height: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #DCE3F2 0%, #C1CCE2 100%);
  border-radius: 0 0 18px 18px;
  margin: 0 -10px;
  position: relative;
}
.laptop-base::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px; height: 4px;
  background: #B7C2DE;
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .why-grid { gap: 32px; }
}

/* -------------- threat numbers -------------- */
.threat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.threat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1220 0%, #131B33 100%);
  color: #E6EBF6;
  border: 1px solid #1B2541;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 56px 36px 44px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.threat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(37,99,235,0.20); }
.threat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(37,99,235,0.25), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.threat-card-art {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.threat-card-art svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.threat-pre {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #8E99B3;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.threat-num {
  font-size: clamp(64px, 6.5vw, 104px);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
  z-index: 1;
}
.threat-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #B7C0D5;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.threat-section-dark { background: #0B1220; padding: 120px 0; }
.threat-section-dark .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.threat-section-dark .section-head p { color: #B7C0D5; }

/* -------------- big illustrated spotlight cards (Nord-style) -------------- */
.spotlight-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.spotlight-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 56px);
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  line-height: 1.06;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 900px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.spotlight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1220 0%, #131B33 100%);
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid #1B2541;
  color: #E6EBF6;
  padding: 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .spotlight-card { padding: 72px; gap: 64px; }
}
.spotlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 50%, rgba(37,99,235,0.15), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.spotlight-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.spotlight-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: #7AA0FF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.spotlight-eyebrow .shield-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,0.22);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.spotlight-text h3 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  color: #fff;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.spotlight-text p {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 19px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #B7C0D5;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.spotlight-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #7AA0FF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.spotlight-cta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border: 1.5px solid #7AA0FF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.spotlight-cta:hover { color: #fff; }
.spotlight-cta:hover span { background: #7AA0FF; color: #0B1220; }
.spotlight-art {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, #1A2444 0%, #0B1220 100%);
  border: 1px solid #1B2541;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.spotlight-art svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .spotlight-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 36px 28px; gap: 32px; }
  .spotlight-card .spotlight-art { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .spotlight-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
}
.threat-fine {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  max-width: 600px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .threat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .threat-num { font-size: 48px; } }

/* -------------- editor's choice big badges -------------- */
.awards-band {
  padding: 64px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.awards-band-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.awards-band-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.awards-band-item:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.awards-band-mag {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.awards-band-title {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.awards-band-year {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.awards-band-fine {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 18px 0 0;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .awards-band-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .awards-band-item { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 20px; }
  .awards-band-item:first-child, .awards-band-item:nth-child(2) { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .awards-band-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* -------------- speed chart -------------- */
.speed-chart {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.speed-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.speed-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.speed-tag {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.speed-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BFDBFE, #93C5FD);
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  animation: speedGrow 1.4s ease-out;
  transform-origin: left center;
}
.speed-bar-us {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal));
  color: #fff;
}
.speed-val { font-feature-settings: "tnum"; }
.speed-fine {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  text-align: center;
}
@keyframes speedGrow {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 0.5; }
  to { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .speed-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .speed-bar { height: 28px; font-size: 12px; }
}

/* -------------- WireGuard deep dive -------------- */
.spec-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
}
.spec-list li {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.spec-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}
.spec-list span {
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.tunnel-diagram {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 36px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, var(--bg-soft));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.tunnel-end {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 0 0 100px;
}
.tunnel-icon {
  font-size: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.tunnel-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.tunnel-pipe {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 -8px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.08), rgba(37,99,235,0.20), rgba(37,99,235,0.08));
  border-top: 2px solid var(--teal);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tunnel-stream {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: -30px;
  height: 4px;
  width: 30px;
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  animation: stream 2s linear infinite;
}
.tunnel-stream-2 { animation-delay: 0.66s; opacity: 0.7; }
.tunnel-stream-3 { animation-delay: 1.33s; opacity: 0.4; }
@keyframes stream {
  0% { left: -30px; }
  100% { left: calc(100% + 30px); }
}
.tunnel-lock {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tunnel-end { flex: 0 0 80px; }
  .tunnel-icon { font-size: 36px; }
  .tunnel-pipe { height: 42px; }
}

/* -------------- specs grid -------------- */
.specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.spec-item {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.spec-key {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.spec-val {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .specs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .specs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 18px; }
}

/* -------------- locations grid -------------- */
.loc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.loc-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.loc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}
.loc-card-live {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--teal-soft) 100%);
}
.loc-flag { font-size: 32px; line-height: 1; }
.loc-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.loc-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.loc-city {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.loc-badge {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.loc-badge-live {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}
.loc-fine {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 28px 0 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.loc-fine a { color: var(--teal-deep); font-weight: 600; }
.loc-fine a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .loc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .loc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* -------------- stats -------------- */
.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.stat {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.stat-num {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-mid); }

/* -------------- big-percentage stat cards -------------- */
.pct-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.pct-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--bg-soft) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.pct-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.pct-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 0%, var(--teal-soft), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pct-num {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}
.pct-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  position: relative;
}
.pct-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.pct-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .pct-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .pct-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .pct-num { font-size: 44px; } }

/* -------------- timeline (Saphire-style) -------------- */
.timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.tl-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.tl-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.tl-when {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.tl-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
}
.tl-item-best {
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--teal-soft) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
}
.tl-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* -------------- comparison table -------------- */
.compare {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.compare table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}
.compare th, .compare td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.compare tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.compare th {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.compare th.us, .compare td.us {
  background: rgba(37,99,235,0.06);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.compare th.us { color: var(--teal-deep); }
.compare tbody td { color: var(--ink-mid); }
.compare tbody td:first-child { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

/* -------------- devices visual -------------- */
.device-row-visual {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.dev {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 20px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.dev:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.dev-emoji { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.dev-mac { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #F4F7FE); }
.dev-ios { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #EDF2FE); }
.dev-android { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #E5ECFD); }
.store-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.store-badge {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.store-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.store-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(10,22,20,0.15);
}
.store-icon {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.store-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.store-small { font-size: 10px; opacity: 0.75; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.store-big { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; }

/* -------------- VPN explainer -------------- */
.explainer-wrap {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.explainer-wrap h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 42px);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 12px 0 18px;
}
.explainer {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.explainer strong { color: var(--ink); }
.explainer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  text-align: left;
}
.explainer-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 24px;
}
.explainer-card-pro {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #EDF2FE 100%);
}
.ec-step {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.explainer-card-pro .ec-step { color: var(--teal-deep); }
.ec-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ec-arrow { color: var(--ink-dim); }
.ec-isp {
  background: #ffe9e4;
  color: #b3322b;
  border: 1px solid #ffd1c7;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.ec-isp-pro {
  background: var(--teal-soft);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}
.ec-tunnel {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .explainer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ec-flow { font-size: 12px; gap: 6px; }
}

/* -------------- pricing -------------- */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.price-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.price-card-best {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  border-width: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
}
.best-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 28px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.price-card h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
}
.price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.price .big {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.price .per { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-dim); }
.price-blurb { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-mid); margin: 4px 0 18px; }
.price-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
}
.price-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}
.price-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.pricing-fine {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-top: 32px;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* -------------- reviews -------------- */
.review-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.review {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 0;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.review:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.stars {
  color: #F5B83C;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.review p {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.review footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.review strong { color: var(--ink); }
.review span { color: var(--ink-dim); }

/* -------------- final CTA banner -------------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 72px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-row h2 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-row p { margin: 0; opacity: 0.9; font-size: 16px; }
.cta-btn {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.cta-btn:hover { background: #EFF4FF; }

/* -------------- FAQ -------------- */
.faq-wrap { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.faq details {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.faq details:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.faq details[open] { border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.faq details[open] summary::after {
  content: '−';
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}
.faq-body {
  padding: 0 22px 20px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.faq-body p { margin: 0; }

/* -------------- footer -------------- */
.footer {
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 56px 0 32px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}
.brand-footer { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-tag { color: var(--ink-mid); font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.footer-fine { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 12.5px; margin: 0; }
.footer h4 {
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.footer a { color: var(--ink-mid); }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* -------------- responsive -------------- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .hero { padding: 48px 0 64px; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .hero-visual { min-height: 0; }
  .feature-grid, .steps-grid, .stat-grid, .review-grid, .pricing-grid,
  .review-grid-mixed { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ip-reveal { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 8px; }
  .ip-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 5vw, 34px); }
  .nav-cta .link-muted { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-row { height: 60px; gap: 12px; }
  .brand-name { font-size: 16px; }
  .logo-mark { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

  /* HERO mobile pacing */
  .hero { padding: 28px 0 56px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(34px, 9vw, 44px); margin: 12px 0 14px; line-height: 1.05; }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 15.5px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .hero-cta { gap: 10px; }
  .hero-cta .btn-lg { padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 15px; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
  .hero-bullets li { font-size: 14px; }

  /* eyebrows tighten */
  .award-eyebrow { font-size: 13px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
  .award-star { font-size: 18px; }
  .award-mag { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .tp-ribbon { gap: 6px; font-size: 12.5px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .tp-stars { gap: 2px; }
  .tp-star { width: 20px; height: 20px; font-size: 13px; border-radius: 2px; }
  .tp-score { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .tp-trust { width: 100%; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 2px; }

  /* IP reveal panel */
  .ip-reveal { padding: 12px 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .ip-value { white-space: normal; font-size: 13px; }

  /* hero device */
  .device { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; }
  .connect-ring { width: 170px; height: 170px; }
  .connect-core { width: 100px; height: 100px; }
  .connect-core svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .hero-orbit { display: none; }

  /* trust badges stack */
  .trust-badges { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }

  /* sections + grids */
  .section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 6.4vw, 30px); }
  .section-head p { font-size: 15px; }
  .feature-grid, .steps-grid, .stat-grid, .review-grid, .pricing-grid,
  .review-grid-mixed { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .cta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 48px 0; }

  /* feature / step / stat / threat / pct cards tighten */
  .feature-card, .step, .stat, .threat-card, .review { padding: 22px; }
  .pct-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .pct-num { font-size: 44px; }
  .threat-num { font-size: 46px; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 40px; }

  /* mission quote */
  .mission { padding: 48px 0; }

  /* compare table — keep horizontal scroll instead of squishing */
  .compare { overflow-x: auto; }
  .compare table { min-width: 520px; font-size: 12.5px; }
  .compare th, .compare td { padding: 12px 14px; }

  /* speed chart rows */
  .speed-chart { padding: 22px 18px 16px; }
  .speed-bar { height: 28px; padding-right: 10px; font-size: 12px; }

  /* tunnel diagram */
  .tunnel-diagram { padding: 24px 14px; }

  /* announcement bar */
  .ann-bar { padding: 7px 0; font-size: 12.5px; }

  /* topbar tighten on tiny screens */
  .topbar { font-size: 12px; padding: 7px 0; }
  .topbar-row { gap: 4px 10px; }
}