/* =========================================================
   LQX AFRICA
   COMMERCIAL LIQUIDITY EXCHANGE INFRASTRUCTURE
   GLOBAL STYLESHEET
   ========================================================= */


/* =========================================================
   01. ROOT VARIABLES
   ========================================================= */

:root {

    --lqx-navy: #0b1f33;
    --lqx-navy-dark: #071522;
    --lqx-blue: #123e63;
    --lqx-blue-light: #1e5d8f;

    --lqx-gold: #c59a45;
    --lqx-gold-dark: #a77d2f;
    --lqx-gold-light: #d8b86b;

    --white: #ffffff;
    --off-white: #f7f9fb;
    --light-grey: #eef2f5;

    --border: #dce3e9;

    --text: #17212b;
    --text-light: #5d6b78;
    --text-muted: #7d8994;

    --success: #2f7d50;
    --danger: #a33b3b;

    --container: 1200px;

    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;

    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 32px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.09);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.12);

    --transition: 0.25s ease;

}


/* =========================================================
   02. RESET
   ========================================================= */

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

button,
input,
textarea,
select {
    font-family: inherit;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   03. TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================= */

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* =========================================================
   04. CONTAINER
   ========================================================= */

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


/* =========================================================
   05. GLOBAL SECTION SYSTEM
   Consistent spacing/layering inspired by
   the "Let's Build Together" section.
   ========================================================= */

.section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 105px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.section > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.section-light {
    background: var(--white);
}

.section-dark {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.section-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 58px;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-header h2 {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-header > p:last-child {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-tag {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--lqx-gold);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* =========================================================
   06. BUTTONS
   ========================================================= */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 9px;

    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 13px 25px;

    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;

    cursor: pointer;

    transition:
        background var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition),
        color var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--lqx-gold);
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--lqx-gold-light);
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold-light);
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-light {
    background: var(--lqx-gold);
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: var(--lqx-gold-light);
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.25);
}

.btn-nav {
    background: var(--lqx-gold);
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);
    min-height: 42px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.btn-nav:hover {
    background: var(--lqx-gold-light);
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold-light);
}


/* =========================================================
   07. HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ========================================================= */

.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;

    width: 100%;

    z-index: 1000;

    background: rgba(7, 21, 34, 0.94);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.nav-container {
    min-height: 82px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 25px;
}

.logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;

    white-space: nowrap;

    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.logo-main {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.logo-gold {
    margin-left: 4px;
    color: var(--lqx-gold);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.nav-container nav {
    margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
}

.nav-links a {
    position: relative;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);

    font-size: 0.73rem;
    font-weight: 500;

    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--white);
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -8px;

    width: 0;
    height: 2px;

    background: var(--lqx-gold);

    transition: width var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}


/* =========================================================
   08. HERO
   ========================================================= */

.hero {
    position: relative;

    min-height: 100vh;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    padding: 150px 0 110px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(7,21,34,0.94),
            rgba(11,31,51,0.82),
            rgba(11,31,51,0.65)
        ),
        url("images/hero.jpg") center center / cover no-repeat;

    color: var(--white);

    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    right: -180px;
    bottom: -220px;

    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(197,154,69,0.08);

    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

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

    max-width: 900px;
}

.hero-label {
    margin-bottom: 18px;

    color: var(--lqx-gold);

    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: 0.17em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero h1 {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero h1 span {
    color: var(--lqx-gold-light);
}

.hero-text {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-bottom: 34px;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);

    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}


/* =========================================================
   09. TRUST BAR
   ========================================================= */

.trust-bar {
    position: relative;
    padding: 42px 0;

    background: var(--white);

    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);

    z-index: 2;
}

.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.trust-item {
    padding: 22px 20px;

    text-align: center;

    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    background: var(--white);

    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);
}

.trust-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-item i {
    margin-bottom: 13px;

    color: var(--lqx-gold);

    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.trust-item h3 {
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.trust-item p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}


/* =========================================================
   10. BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE / STATISTICS
   ========================================================= */

.statistics {
    position: relative;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--lqx-navy-dark),
            var(--lqx-navy)
        );

    color: var(--white);
}

.statistics::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    top: -240px;
    right: -180px;

    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    border: 1px solid rgba(197,154,69,0.12);

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 60px rgba(197,154,69,0.025),
        0 0 0 120px rgba(197,154,69,0.015);

    pointer-events: none;
}

.statistics .section-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.statistics .section-header h2 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.statistics .section-header p:last-child {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
}

.statistics .card-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.statistics .feature-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.055);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.statistics .feature-card h2 {
    color: var(--lqx-gold-light);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.statistics .feature-card p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.66);
}

.statistics .feature-card i {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}


/* =========================================================
   11. VISION / MISSION
   ========================================================= */

.vision-section {
    background: var(--white);
}

.vision-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.vision-card {
    position: relative;

    padding: 42px 38px;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

    text-align: center;

    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);

    overflow: hidden;
}

.vision-card::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;

    background: var(--lqx-gold);
}

.vision-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(197,154,69,0.45);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.vision-icon {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    margin: 0 auto 22px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(197,154,69,0.1);

    color: var(--lqx-gold);

    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.vision-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vision-card p {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}


/* =========================================================
   12. CORE VALUES
   ========================================================= */

.values-wrapper {
    margin-top: 70px;
}

.values-title {
    margin-bottom: 35px;

    text-align: center;

    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

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

.value-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;

    text-align: center;

    background: var(--off-white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        background var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);

    background: var(--lqx-navy);

    border-color: var(--lqx-navy);
}

.value-card i {
    margin-bottom: 15px;

    color: var(--lqx-gold);

    font-size: 1.55rem;
}

.value-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.value-card p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.value-card:hover h4 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.value-card:hover p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
}


/* =========================================================
   13. UNIVERSAL CARD GRIDS
   ========================================================= */

.card-grid,
.steps-grid,
.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}


/* =========================================================
   14. FEATURE CARDS
   ========================================================= */

.feature-card,
.step-card,
.news-card {
    position: relative;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

    overflow: hidden;

    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover,
.step-card:hover,
.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);

    border-color: rgba(197,154,69,0.5);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.feature-card::before,
.step-card::before,
.news-card::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;

    background: var(--lqx-gold);

    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;

    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover::before,
.step-card:hover::before,
.news-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.feature-card {
    padding: 32px 27px;
    text-align: center;
}

.feature-card > i {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    margin: 0 auto 20px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(197,154,69,0.1);

    color: var(--lqx-gold);

    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.feature-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   15. ECOSYSTEM
   Four cards on one row
   ========================================================= */

.ecosystem-grid {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);

    gap: 18px;

    align-items: stretch;
}

.ecosystem-card {
    position: relative;

    padding: 28px 20px;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    text-align: center;

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);

    overflow: hidden;
}

.ecosystem-card::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;

    background: var(--lqx-gold);

    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;

    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.ecosystem-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);

    border-color: rgba(197,154,69,0.5);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.ecosystem-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ecosystem-card > i {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    margin: 0 auto 17px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(197,154,69,0.1);

    color: var(--lqx-gold);

    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.ecosystem-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.ecosystem-card p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}


/* =========================================================
   16. HOW IT WORKS / PROCESS
   ========================================================= */

.steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.step-card {
    padding: 30px 23px;

    text-align: center;
}

.step-number {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    margin: 0 auto 18px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: var(--lqx-navy);

    color: var(--lqx-gold-light);

    border: 2px solid rgba(197,154,69,0.5);

    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.step-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.step-card p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}


/* =========================================================
   17. NEWS & INSIGHTS
   Distinct background treatment
   ========================================================= */

.news-section {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.news-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    background: var(--white);
}

.news-image {
    position: relative;

    height: 210px;

    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;

    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-image::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            to top,
            rgba(7,21,34,0.5),
            transparent 60%
        );
}

/* Insight 1 */
.news-card:nth-child(1) .news-image {
    background-image:
        url("images/news-commercial-liquidity.jpg");
}

/* Insight 2 */
.news-card:nth-child(2) .news-image {
    background-image:
        url("images/news-capital.jpg");
}

/* Insight 3 */
.news-card:nth-child(3) .news-image {
    background-image:
        url("images/news-commercial-opportunity.jpg");
}

.news-content {
    padding: 25px 25px 28px;
}

.news-date {
    margin-bottom: 9px;

    color: var(--lqx-gold);

    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.news-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;

    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.news-card p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}


/* =========================================================
   18. LET'S BUILD TOGETHER / CTA
   Shared spacing and visual layering system
   ========================================================= */

.cta-section {
    position: relative;

    padding: 110px 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--lqx-navy-dark),
            var(--lqx-navy)
        );

    color: var(--white);

    text-align: center;

    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: -240px;
    left: -170px;

    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    border: 1px solid rgba(197,154,69,0.12);

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 70px rgba(197,154,69,0.025),
        0 0 0 140px rgba(197,154,69,0.015);

    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-section::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    right: -180px;
    bottom: -280px;

    width: 560px;
    height: 560px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(197,154,69,0.05);

    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    max-width: 850px;

    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-content .section-tag {
    color: var(--lqx-gold-light);
}

.cta-content h2 {
    color: var(--white);

    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-content > p:not(.section-tag) {
    max-width: 720px;

    margin: 0 auto 32px;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.cta-buttons {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 12px;

    flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* =========================================================
   19. NEWSLETTER / STAY UPDATED
   ========================================================= */

.newsletter {
    position: relative;

    padding: 72px 0;

    background: var(--white);

    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.newsletter-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 50px;
}

.newsletter-content > div:first-child {
    max-width: 470px;
}

.newsletter h2 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;

    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.newsletter p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;

    width: min(100%, 520px);

    gap: 10px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;

    min-width: 0;
    min-height: 48px;

    padding: 12px 18px;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    outline: none;

    color: var(--text);

    font-size: 0.78rem;

    transition:
        border-color var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197,154,69,0.1);
}

.newsletter-form .btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;

    min-height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}


/* =========================================================
   20. FOOTER
   Identical footer structure across pages
   ========================================================= */

.site-footer {
    position: relative;

    padding: 115px 0 24px;

    background: var(--lqx-navy-dark);

    overflow: hidden;
}

.site-footer::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: 0;
    left: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;

    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(197,154,69,0.5),
        transparent
    );
}

.footer-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;

    gap: 45px;

    padding-bottom: 50px;

    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.footer-brand .logo-main {
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer-brand p {
    max-width: 380px;

    margin-top: 17px;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.56);

    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-brand .social-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 9px;

    margin-top: 23px;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);

    font-size: 0.8rem;

    transition:
        color var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition),
        background var(--transition);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    background: var(--lqx-gold);
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);
}

.footer-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;

    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-column h4 {
    margin-bottom: 9px;

    color: var(--lqx-gold-light);

    font-size: 0.68rem;

    letter-spacing: 0.13em;
}

.footer-column a,
.footer-column p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);

    font-size: 0.76rem;

    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-column a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer-column p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;

    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-column p i {
    width: 14px;

    margin-top: 4px;

    color: var(--lqx-gold);

    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 18px;

    padding-top: 22px;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);

    font-size: 0.64rem;

    white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);

    font-size: 0.64rem;

    line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-bottom strong {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 18px;
}

.footer-legal a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);

    font-size: 0.64rem;

    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}


/* =========================================================
   21. RESOURCE DOWNLOADS
   For Resources / Ecosystem page body only
   NOT THE FOOTER
   ========================================================= */

.resources-downloads {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.resources-download-grid {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);

    gap: 20px;
}

.resource-download-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;

    padding: 28px;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);
}

.resource-download-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);

    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.resource-download-card > i {
    margin-bottom: 16px;

    color: var(--lqx-gold);

    font-size: 1.65rem;
}

.resource-download-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;

    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.resource-download-card p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;

    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.resource-download-card .btn {
    margin-top: auto;

    font-size: 0.7rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   22. LOGO SLIDER
   ========================================================= */

.logo-slider {
    position: relative;

    width: 100%;

    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 10px 0;
}

.logo-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;

    width: max-content;

    gap: 18px;

    animation: logoScroll 30s linear infinite;
}

.logo-slider:hover .logo-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.partner-logo {
    min-width: 165px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    gap: 10px;

    padding: 22px 18px;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    color: var(--text-muted);

    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;

    text-align: center;
}

.partner-logo i {
    color: var(--lqx-gold);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

@keyframes logoScroll {

    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   23. FORMS
   ========================================================= */

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;

    margin-bottom: 7px;

    color: var(--lqx-navy);

    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;

    padding: 12px 14px;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    color: var(--text);

    font-size: 0.8rem;

    outline: none;

    transition:
        border-color var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 3px rgba(197,154,69,0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
    min-height: 140px;

    resize: vertical;
}


/* =========================================================
   24. PAGE HERO
   ========================================================= */

.page-hero {
    position: relative;

    padding: 170px 0 90px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--lqx-navy-dark),
            var(--lqx-navy)
        );

    color: var(--white);

    text-align: center;

    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    right: -180px;
    bottom: -300px;

    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(197,154,69,0.05);

    pointer-events: none;
}

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

.page-hero h1 {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.page-hero p {
    max-width: 720px;

    margin: 0 auto;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
}


/* =========================================================
   25. LIQUIDITY DESK
   ========================================================= */

.engagement-grid {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);

    gap: 20px;
}

.engagement-card {
    position: relative;

    padding: 32px 25px;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    text-align: center;

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

    cursor: pointer;

    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.engagement-card:hover,
.engagement-card.active {
    transform: translateY(-4px);

    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.engagement-card i {
    margin-bottom: 15px;

    color: var(--lqx-gold);

    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.engagement-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.engagement-card p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   26. UTILITY
   ========================================================= */

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.mt-0 {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.mt-1 {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.mt-2 {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.mt-3 {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.mb-0 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-1 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mb-2 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mb-3 {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}


/* =========================================================
   27. TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

    .nav-links {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 0.67rem;
    }

    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .ecosystem-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .resources-download-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .footer-grid .footer-column:last-child {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   28. TABLET / SMALL LAPTOP
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .nav-container {
        min-height: 76px;
    }

    .nav-container nav {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;

        padding: 150px 0 100px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 760px;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        max-width: 650px;
    }

    .card-grid,
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .vision-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .newsletter-content {
        align-items: flex-start;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 650px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        white-space: normal;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   29. MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 650px) {

    .container {
        width: min(90%, 1200px);
    }

    .section {
        padding: 82px 0;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 42px;
    }

    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .section-tag {
        font-size: 0.64rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    }

    p {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }


    /* Header */

    .nav-container {
        min-height: 70px;
    }

    .logo-main {
        font-size: 1.55rem;
    }

    .logo-gold {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .btn-nav {
        min-height: 38px;
        padding: 8px 12px;

        font-size: 0.62rem;
    }


    /* Hero */

    .hero {
        padding: 130px 0 80px;
    }

    .hero-label {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .hero-text {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .hero-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }


    /* Trust */

    .trust-bar {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }


    /* Cards */

    .card-grid,
    .news-grid,
    .vision-grid,
    .values-grid,
    .ecosystem-grid,
    .steps-grid,
    .resources-download-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .feature-card {
        padding: 28px 23px;
    }


    /* Ecosystem */

    .ecosystem-card {
        padding: 27px 22px;
    }


    /* Process */

    .step-card {
        padding: 28px 22px;
    }


    /* News */

    .news-image {
        height: 200px;
    }


    /* CTA */

    .cta-section {
        padding: 85px 0;
    }

    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .cta-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }


    /* Newsletter */

    .newsletter {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .newsletter-content {
        gap: 22px;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .newsletter-form input,
    .newsletter-form .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }


    /* Footer */

    .site-footer {
        padding: 88px 0 20px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;

        padding-bottom: 38px;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: auto;
    }

    .footer-brand p {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .footer-column h4 {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .footer-column a,
    .footer-column p {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;

        gap: 8px;

        padding-top: 18px;
    }

    .footer-bottom p,
    .footer-legal a {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }

    .footer-legal {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 12px;
    }


    /* Resources */

    .resource-download-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   30. VERY SMALL MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 420px) {

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-nav {
        width: auto;
    }

    .newsletter-form .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   31. REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================= */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }

}
/* =========================================================
   NEWS & INSIGHTS — ONLINE IMAGES
   ========================================================= */

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

.news-card {
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);
}

/* Online image for every insight */
.news-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Insight 1 — Commercial / Business Partnerships */
.news-card:nth-child(1) .news-image {
    background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521791136064-7986c2920216?auto=format&fit=crop&fm=jpg&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=85&w=1600");
}

/* Insight 2 — Trade / Supply Chain / Logistics */
.news-card:nth-child(2) .news-image {
    background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1770944182416-911214039dae?auto=format&fit=crop&fm=jpg&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=85&w=1600");
}

/* Insight 3 — African Trade / Infrastructure */
.news-card:nth-child(3) .news-image {
    background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1759272548470-d0686d071036?auto=format&fit=crop&fm=jpg&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=85&w=1600");
}

.news-image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.02),
        rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.18)
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.news-content {
    padding: 28px;
}

.news-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-content p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.news-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--lqx-gold-dark);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.news-link i {
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.news-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .news-image {
        height: 210px;
    }

    .news-content {
        padding: 24px;
    }
}
/* =========================================================
   WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON
   ========================================================= */

.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20);
    z-index: 9999;
    transition:
        transform 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.10);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.whatsapp-float i {
    line-height: 1;
}


/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 650px) {
    .whatsapp-float {
        right: 18px;
        bottom: 18px;
        width: 58px;
        height: 58px;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}
/* =========================================================
   LQX LIQUIDITY DESK
   PREMIUM DESK / COMMERCIAL INTAKE EXPERIENCE
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   DESK HERO
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 125px 0 105px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 85% 20%,
            rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.12),
            transparent 32%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--lqx-navy-dark) 0%,
            var(--lqx-navy) 58%,
            #102d48 100%
        );
    color: var(--white);
}

.desk-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    right: -180px;
    top: -220px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.16);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.desk-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    right: -90px;
    bottom: -220px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

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

.desk-hero-content {
    max-width: 820px;
}

.desk-hero .section-tag {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--lqx-gold-light);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

.desk-hero h1 {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.6rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.desk-hero h1 span {
    color: var(--lqx-gold-light);
}

.desk-hero p {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.desk-hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   DESK TRUST STRIP
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-trust-bar {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    margin-top: -38px;
}

.desk-trust-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.desk-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 13px;
    min-height: 82px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.desk-trust-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.desk-trust-item i {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--lqx-gold);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.desk-trust-item strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.desk-trust-item span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   ENGAGEMENT PATHWAYS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-pathways {
    padding: 110px 0;
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.desk-pathways-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.desk-pathway {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 315px;
    padding: 34px 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);
}

.desk-pathway::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--lqx-gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.desk-pathway:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.55);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.desk-pathway:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.desk-pathway-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    background: rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.10);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--lqx-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.desk-pathway h3 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.desk-pathway p {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.desk-pathway .btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   DESK PROCESS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-process {
    padding: 110px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.desk-process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 52px;
}

.desk-process-step {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 235px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);
}

.desk-process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.desk-process-number {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: var(--lqx-navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.desk-process-step:nth-child(n + 5) .desk-process-number {
    background: var(--lqx-gold);
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
}

.desk-process-step h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.desk-process-step p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   DESK FORM SECTION
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-form-section {
    padding: 115px 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--lqx-navy-dark),
            var(--lqx-navy)
        );
}

.desk-form-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.72fr 1.28fr;
    gap: 55px;
    align-items: start;
}


/* Left information panel */

.desk-form-intro {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.desk-form-intro .section-tag {
    color: var(--lqx-gold-light);
}

.desk-form-intro h2 {
    margin: 15px 0 20px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.1rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.desk-form-intro > p {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.desk-form-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.desk-form-point {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.desk-form-point i {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
    color: var(--lqx-gold-light);
}

.desk-form-point strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.desk-form-point span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}


/* Form card */

.desk-form-card {
    padding: 42px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.desk-form-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.desk-form-card > p {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   FORM FIELDS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.desk-form label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.desk-form input,
.desk-form select,
.desk-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 15px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    outline: none;
    transition:
        border-color var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.desk-form input:focus,
.desk-form select:focus,
.desk-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.10);
}

.desk-form textarea {
    min-height: 125px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.desk-form input::placeholder,
.desk-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: #a1aab2;
}

.desk-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   FORM SECTION HEADINGS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-form-section-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 32px 0 20px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.desk-form-section-title i {
    color: var(--lqx-gold);
}

.desk-form-section-title h4 {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   FILE UPLOAD
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-form input[type="file"] {
    padding: 11px;
    background: var(--off-white);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.desk-form input[type="file"]::file-selector-button {
    margin-right: 12px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    background: var(--lqx-navy);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   CONSENT / DISCLAIMER
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-consent {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.desk-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    accent-color: var(--lqx-gold);
}

.desk-consent label {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.desk-disclaimer {
    margin-top: 18px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   DESK SIDE INFORMATION CARDS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 45px;
}

.desk-info-card {
    padding: 28px;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.desk-info-card i {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--lqx-gold);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.desk-info-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 9px;
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.desk-info-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.77rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   DESK FAQ
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-faq {
    padding: 110px 0;
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.desk-faq-list {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 48px auto 0;
}

.desk-faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.desk-faq-item summary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 21px 24px;
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
}

.desk-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.desk-faq-item summary::after {
    content: "+";
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--lqx-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.desk-faq-item[open] summary::after {
    content: "−";
}

.desk-faq-answer {
    padding: 0 24px 22px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   DESK FINAL CTA
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.desk-final-cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 105px 0;
    background: var(--lqx-navy);
    text-align: center;
}

.desk-final-cta::before,
.desk-final-cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.desk-final-cta::before {
    width: 430px;
    height: 430px;
    left: -210px;
    top: -170px;
}

.desk-final-cta::after {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    right: -120px;
    bottom: -160px;
}

.desk-final-cta .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.desk-final-cta h2 {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
}

.desk-final-cta p {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.64);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.desk-final-cta .btn {
    min-width: 190px;
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1000px) {

    .desk-trust-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .desk-trust-item:nth-child(2) {
        border-right: none;
    }

    .desk-trust-item:nth-child(-n + 2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }

    .desk-pathways-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .desk-pathway {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .desk-process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .desk-form-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 45px;
    }

    .desk-form-intro {
        position: static;
        max-width: 760px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 650px) {

    .desk-hero {
        padding: 95px 0 80px;
    }

    .desk-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.45rem;
    }

    .desk-hero p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .desk-hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .desk-hero-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .desk-trust-bar {
        margin-top: -25px;
    }

    .desk-trust-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .desk-trust-item {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }

    .desk-trust-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .desk-pathways,
    .desk-process,
    .desk-faq {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .desk-process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .desk-process-step {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .desk-form-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .desk-form-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .desk-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .desk-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .desk-final-cta {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

}
/* =========================================================
   ACCESS LIQUIDITY DESK — NAVIGATION CTA
   ========================================================= */

.nav-cta,
.navbar .nav-cta,
nav .nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: var(--lqx-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--lqx-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--lqx-navy) !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    line-height: 1;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.18);
    transition:
        background var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition),
        color var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.nav-cta:hover,
.navbar .nav-cta:hover,
nav .nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--lqx-gold-light);
    border-color: var(--lqx-gold-light);
    color: var(--lqx-navy) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.28);
}

.nav-cta:active,
.navbar .nav-cta:active,
nav .nav-cta:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE NAVIGATION
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .nav-cta,
    .navbar .nav-cta,
    nav .nav-cta {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 46px;
        margin-top: 8px;
        padding: 13px 18px;
    }

}
/* =========================================================
   ACCESS LIQUIDITY DESK — FORCE NAVIGATION STYLING
   ========================================================= */

header nav a[href*="liquidity-desk"],
.navbar a[href*="liquidity-desk"],
.nav-menu a[href*="liquidity-desk"] {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: auto !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    padding: 12px 20px !important;

    background: #c59a45 !important;
    border: 1px solid #c59a45 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;

    color: #0b1f33 !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;

    box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.20) !important;

    transition:
        background 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        color 0.25s ease,
        transform 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}

header nav a[href*="liquidity-desk"]:hover,
.navbar a[href*="liquidity-desk"]:hover,
.nav-menu a[href*="liquidity-desk"]:hover {
    background: #d8b86b !important;
    border-color: #d8b86b !important;
    color: #0b1f33 !important;

    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;

    box-shadow: 0 9px 24px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.30) !important;
}
/* =========================================================
   LQX AFRICA — LIQUIDITY DESK PAGE
   PREMIUM INSTITUTIONAL STYLING
   ========================================================= */


/* =========================================================
   01. LIQUIDITY DESK NAVIGATION CTA
   ========================================================= */

.nav-menu .nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;

    margin-left: 8px;
    padding: 11px 18px !important;

    background: #c59a45 !important;
    border: 1px solid #c59a45 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;

    color: #0b1f33 !important;
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.055em !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;

    box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.18);

    transition:
        background 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        color 0.25s ease,
        transform 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}

.nav-menu .nav-cta:hover {
    background: #d8b86b !important;
    border-color: #d8b86b !important;
    color: #0b1f33 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 9px 24px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.28);
}


/* =========================================================
   02. LIQUIDITY DESK HERO
   ========================================================= */

.hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 135px 0 115px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 85% 20%,
            rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.14),
            transparent 30%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #071522 0%,
            #0b1f33 55%,
            #123e63 100%
        );

    color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-inner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;

    right: -230px;
    top: -240px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.hero-inner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;

    right: 80px;
    bottom: -280px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

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

.hero-inner .hero-content {
    max-width: 900px;
}

.hero-inner .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 22px;

    color: #d8b86b;

    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

.hero-inner h1 {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.7rem);
    line-height: 1.04;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.hero-inner h1 span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;

    color: #d8b86b;
}

.hero-inner .hero-text {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);

    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* =========================================================
   03. LIQUIDITY OPTIONS
   ========================================================= */

.liquidity-options {
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.liquidity-option {
    position: relative;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    min-height: 335px;

    padding: 34px 30px;

    background: #ffffff;

    border: 1px solid #dce3e9;
    border-radius: 8px;

    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.06);

    overflow: hidden;

    transition:
        transform 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.liquidity-option::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: 0;
    left: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;

    background: #c59a45;

    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;

    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.liquidity-option:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);

    border-color: #c59a45;

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 35px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.10);
}

.liquidity-option:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.liquidity-option.selected {
    border-color: #c59a45;

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 35px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.11);
}

.liquidity-option.selected::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.liquidity-option .card-number {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;

    margin-bottom: 24px;

    background: #0b1f33;

    border-radius: 50%;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.liquidity-option.selected .card-number {
    background: #c59a45;
    color: #0b1f33;
}

.liquidity-option h3 {
    margin-bottom: 13px;

    color: #0b1f33;

    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.liquidity-option p {
    margin-bottom: 25px;

    color: #5d6b78;

    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.liquidity-option .btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
}


/* =========================================================
   04. BUTTONS
   ========================================================= */

.btn-primary {
    background: #c59a45 !important;
    border-color: #c59a45 !important;
    color: #0b1f33 !important;

    font-weight: 800;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: #d8b86b !important;
    border-color: #d8b86b !important;
    color: #0b1f33 !important;
}

.liquidity-option .btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid #0b1f33;
    color: #0b1f33;
}

.liquidity-option .btn-outline:hover {
    background: #0b1f33;
    border-color: #0b1f33;
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* =========================================================
   05. PROCESS — 8 STAGES
   ========================================================= */

.process-grid {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);

    gap: 18px;

    margin-top: 52px;
}

.process-step {
    position: relative;

    min-height: 235px;

    padding: 28px 24px;

    background: #ffffff;

    border: 1px solid #dce3e9;
    border-radius: 8px;

    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.04);

    transition:
        transform 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.section-alt .process-step {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);

    border-color: #c59a45;

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 28px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.08);
}

.process-step span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;

    margin-bottom: 20px;

    background: #0b1f33;

    border-radius: 50%;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.process-step:nth-child(n + 5) span {
    background: #c59a45;
    color: #0b1f33;
}

.process-step h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;

    color: #0b1f33;

    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.process-step p {
    color: #5d6b78;

    font-size: 0.77rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* =========================================================
   06. LIQUIDITY FORM SECTION
   ========================================================= */

.liquidity-form-section {
    position: relative;

    padding: 115px 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #071522 0%,
            #0b1f33 60%,
            #102d48 100%
        );
}

.liquidity-form-section::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;

    right: -250px;
    top: -200px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.10);
    border-radius: 50%;

    pointer-events: none;
}

.liquidity-form-section .section-heading {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    max-width: 800px;

    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.liquidity-form-section .section-label {
    color: #d8b86b;
}

.liquidity-form-section .section-heading h2 {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.liquidity-form-section .section-heading p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
}


/* =========================================================
   07. FORM LAYOUT
   ========================================================= */

.form-layout {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 330px;

    gap: 40px;

    align-items: start;
}

.form-main {
    min-width: 0;

    padding: 42px;

    background: #ffffff;

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;

    box-shadow:
        0 20px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}


/* =========================================================
   08. FORM SECTIONS
   ========================================================= */

.form-section {
    padding: 0 0 32px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;

    border-bottom: 1px solid #dce3e9;
}

.form-section:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-section-heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;

    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-section-heading span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;

    background: #0b1f33;

    border-radius: 50%;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.form-section-heading h3 {
    margin: 0;

    color: #0b1f33;

    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.10em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* =========================================================
   09. FORM ROWS & INPUTS
   ========================================================= */

.form-row {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);

    gap: 18px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 19px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;

    margin-bottom: 7px;

    color: #0b1f33;

    font-size: 0.71rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;

    padding: 13px 14px;

    background: #ffffff;

    border: 1px solid #dce3e9;
    border-radius: 6px;

    color: #17212b;

    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.8rem;

    outline: none;

    transition:
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: #c59a45;

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.10);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: #a0aab3;
}

.form-group textarea {
    min-height: 120px;

    resize: vertical;
}

.form-group small {
    display: block;

    margin-top: 7px;

    color: #7d8994;

    font-size: 0.67rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* =========================================================
   10. FILE UPLOAD
   ========================================================= */

.form-group input[type="file"] {
    padding: 9px;

    background: #f7f9fb;

    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-group input[type="file"]::file-selector-button {
    margin-right: 10px;

    padding: 8px 12px;

    background: #0b1f33;

    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.68rem;

    cursor: pointer;
}


/* =========================================================
   11. DISCLAIMER
   ========================================================= */

.form-disclaimer {
    margin: 25px 0;

    padding: 20px;

    background: #f7f9fb;

    border-left: 3px solid #c59a45;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.form-disclaimer-title {
    margin-bottom: 10px;

    color: #a77d2f;

    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.10em;
}

.form-disclaimer p {
    margin-bottom: 8px;

    color: #5d6b78;

    font-size: 0.68rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.form-disclaimer p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   12. CHECKBOX
   ========================================================= */

.form-checkbox {
    margin: 24px 0;
}

.form-checkbox label {
    display: flex;

    align-items: flex-start;

    gap: 10px;

    color: #5d6b78;

    font-size: 0.69rem;
    font-weight: 400;

    line-height: 1.6;
}

.form-checkbox input {
    flex-shrink: 0;

    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;

    margin-top: 2px;

    accent-color: #c59a45;
}


/* =========================================================
   13. SUBMIT BUTTON
   ========================================================= */

#submitButton {
    width: 100%;

    min-height: 52px;

    background: #c59a45 !important;
    border-color: #c59a45 !important;

    color: #0b1f33 !important;

    font-size: 0.73rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;

    box-shadow:
        0 7px 20px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.18);
}

#submitButton:hover {
    background: #d8b86b !important;
    border-color: #d8b86b !important;

    transform: translateY(-2px);

    box-shadow:
        0 11px 26px rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.25);
}

#submitButton:disabled {
    opacity: 0.65;

    cursor: not-allowed;

    transform: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   14. FORM MESSAGE
   ========================================================= */

.form-message {
    margin-top: 15px;

    padding: 13px 15px;

    border-radius: 6px;

    font-size: 0.73rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.form-message.success {
    background: #edf7f0;
    border: 1px solid #c6e3cf;
    color: #2f7d50;
}

.form-message.error {
    background: #faf0f0;
    border: 1px solid #e2c5c5;
    color: #a33b3b;
}


/* =========================================================
   15. FORM SIDEBAR
   ========================================================= */

.form-sidebar {
    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    gap: 18px;

    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.sidebar-card {
    padding: 28px;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.sidebar-card .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 13px;

    color: #d8b86b;

    font-size: 0.64rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.sidebar-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.sidebar-card p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);

    font-size: 0.73rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.check-list {
    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    gap: 10px;

    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;

    list-style: none;
}

.check-list li {
    position: relative;

    padding-left: 21px;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);

    font-size: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.check-list li::before {
    content: "✓";

    position: absolute;

    left: 0;
    top: 0;

    color: #d8b86b;

    font-weight: 800;
}


/* =========================================================
   16. CAPITAL SECTION
   ========================================================= */

#capitalSection {
    display: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   17. WHAT THE DESK DOES
   ========================================================= */

.section .cards-grid.three-column {
    gap: 20px;
}

.section .cards-grid.three-column > .card {
    padding: 32px 28px;

    border-radius: 8px;

    transition:
        transform 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.section .cards-grid.three-column > .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);

    border-color: #c59a45;

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 32px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.09);
}

.section .cards-grid.three-column .card-number {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}


/* =========================================================
   18. FAQ
   ========================================================= */

.faq-list {
    max-width: 850px;

    margin: 50px auto 0;
}

.faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 10px;

    padding: 0;

    background: #ffffff;

    border: 1px solid #dce3e9;
    border-radius: 8px;

    overflow: hidden;

    transition:
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.55);

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 22px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.06);
}

.faq-item h3 {
    margin: 0;

    padding: 21px 25px;

    color: #0b1f33;

    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.faq-item p {
    margin: 0;

    padding: 0 25px 23px;

    color: #5d6b78;

    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* =========================================================
   19. FINAL CTA
   ========================================================= */

.cta-section {
    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 110px 0;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 15% 50%,
            rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.10),
            transparent 30%
        ),
        #0b1f33;
}

.cta-section::before,
.cta-section::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.12);

    border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-section::before {
    width: 430px;
    height: 430px;

    left: -220px;
    top: -180px;
}

.cta-section::after {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;

    right: -150px;
    bottom: -190px;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;

    z-index: 2;

    max-width: 850px;

    margin: 0 auto;

    text-align: center;
}

.cta-content .section-label {
    color: #d8b86b;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    margin: 15px auto 18px;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.3rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.cta-content p {
    max-width: 650px;

    margin: 0 auto 30px;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);

    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;

    flex-wrap: wrap;

    justify-content: center;

    gap: 11px;
}

.cta-buttons .btn-primary {
    background: #c59a45 !important;
    border-color: #c59a45 !important;
    color: #0b1f33 !important;
}

.cta-buttons .btn-outline {
    background: transparent;

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);

    color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-buttons .btn-outline:hover {
    background: #ffffff;

    border-color: #ffffff;

    color: #0b1f33;
}


/* =========================================================
   20. FOOTER CLEAN-UP
   ========================================================= */

.site-footer {
    padding: 115px 0 25px;

    background: #071522;
}

.footer-grid {
    padding-bottom: 50px;

    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 20px;

    padding-top: 22px;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);

    font-size: 0.62rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 16px;

    margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);

    font-size: 0.62rem;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* =========================================================
   21. RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1050px) {

    .nav-menu .nav-cta {
        padding: 10px 14px !important;
        font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    }

    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .form-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .form-sidebar {
        position: static;

        display: grid;

        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   22. RESPONSIVE — MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .nav-menu .nav-cta {
        width: 100%;

        margin: 8px 0 0;

        padding: 13px 18px !important;
    }

    .hero-inner {
        padding: 105px 0 85px;
    }

    .hero-inner h1 {
        font-size: 2.65rem;
    }

    .liquidity-options {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .liquidity-option {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .form-main {
        padding: 32px 25px;
    }

    .form-sidebar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

}


@media (max-width: 650px) {

    .hero-inner {
        padding: 90px 0 75px;
    }

    .hero-inner h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .hero-inner .hero-text {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .process-step {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .form-layout {
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .form-main {
        padding: 25px 18px;
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 0;
    }

    .form-section-heading h3 {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .sidebar-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .cta-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;

        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .cta-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;

        align-items: flex-start;

        gap: 10px;
    }

    .footer-legal {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

}
/* =========================================
   BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE
   ========================================= */

.infrastructure-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* 2 x 2 topic cards */
.infrastructure-content .card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Infrastructure image */
.infrastructure-image {
    min-height: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-image: url("https://ecomnewsafrique.com/app/uploads/sites/4/2026/03/Kenya-creation-dun-fonds-national-dinfrastructure.png");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

/* Keep the cards compact */
.infrastructure-content .feature-card {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .infrastructure-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .infrastructure-content .card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .infrastructure-image {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

}
/* =========================================================
   LQX AFRICA — GLOBAL PAGE SPACING & ABOUT PAGE FIX
   Match internal pages with HOME / LANDING PAGE
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- GLOBAL BOX MODEL ---------- */

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


/* ---------- GLOBAL BODY ---------- */

html {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text);
}


/* =========================================================
   PAGE HERO
   Same visual breathing room as HOME
   ========================================================= */

.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 150px 0 95px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: var(--lqx-navy) !important;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}

.page-hero .container {
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    margin: 0 0 18px !important;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.page-hero p {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* =========================================================
   SPACE BETWEEN PAGE TITLE AND FIRST SECTION
   ========================================================= */

.page-hero + section {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}


/* =========================================================
   ALL STANDARD SECTIONS
   Match homepage vertical rhythm
   ========================================================= */

.section,
.section-light,
.section-dark {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}


/* First content section after page hero */
.page-hero + .section,
.page-hero + .section-light,
.page-hero + .section-dark {
    padding-top: 100px !important;
}


/* =========================================================
   SECTION TITLES
   ========================================================= */

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 45px !important;
}

.section-header h2 {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
}

.section-header p {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}


/* Generic headings inside sections */
.section h2,
.section-light h2,
.section-dark h2 {
    margin-top: 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — STABLE GRID / CARD FIX
   ========================================================= */

.about-page,
.about-section,
.about-content {
    width: 100%;
}

.about-page .container,
.about-section .container {
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}


/* Prevent old About CSS from creating oversized spacing */
.about-section {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 100px !important;
    padding-bottom: 100px !important;
}


/* About content columns */
.about-grid,
.about-content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}


/* About cards */
.about-card,
.value-card,
.mission-card,
.vision-card {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD GRIDS
   Prevent broken/overflowing About page cards
   ========================================================= */

.card-grid,
.feature-grid,
.values-grid,
.benefits-grid,
.solutions-grid,
.industry-grid,
.news-grid {
    width: 100%;
}

.card-grid > *,
.feature-grid > *,
.values-grid > *,
.benefits-grid > *,
.solutions-grid > *,
.industry-grid > *,
.news-grid > * {
    min-width: 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   CTA SECTIONS
   ========================================================= */

.cta-section {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 90px 0 !important;
}


/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   Keep consistent with HOME
   ========================================================= */

.site-footer {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .page-hero {
        padding: 125px 0 80px !important;
    }

    .section,
    .section-light,
    .section-dark {
        padding-top: 80px;
        padding-bottom: 80px;
    }

    .page-hero + .section,
    .page-hero + .section-light,
    .page-hero + .section-dark {
        padding-top: 80px !important;
    }

    .about-grid,
    .about-content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 650px) {

    .page-hero {
        padding: 110px 0 65px !important;
    }

    .page-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .page-hero p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .section,
    .section-light,
    .section-dark {
        padding-top: 65px;
        padding-bottom: 65px;
    }

    .page-hero + .section,
    .page-hero + .section-light,
    .page-hero + .section-dark {
        padding-top: 65px !important;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 32px !important;
    }

    .cta-section {
        padding: 65px 0 !important;
    }
}
/* =========================================================
   OUR JOURNEY — LQX AFRICA
   ========================================================= */

.our-journey {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 105px 0;
}

.our-journey .container {
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Section heading */
.our-journey-header {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    text-align: center;
}

.our-journey-header .section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--lqx-gold);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.our-journey-header h2 {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.our-journey-header p {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* =========================================================
   JOURNEY GRID
   ========================================================= */

.our-journey-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}


/* =========================================================
   JOURNEY CARD
   ========================================================= */

.journey-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 34px 36px;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);
}

.journey-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.55);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}


/* Gold number / accent */
.journey-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--lqx-gold);
}


/* Number */
.journey-number {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--lqx-gold);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}


/* Card title */
.journey-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: var(--lqx-navy);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-weight: 600;
}


/* Card description */
.journey-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* =========================================================
   OPTIONAL GOLD LINE
   ========================================================= */

.journey-card h3::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    background: var(--lqx-gold);
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 750px) {

    .our-journey {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .our-journey-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .our-journey-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .journey-card {
        padding: 28px 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {

    .our-journey {
        padding: 65px 0;
    }

    .our-journey-header h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .our-journey-header p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .journey-card {
        padding: 25px 26px;
    }

    .journey-card h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .journey-card p {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }
}