/* ============================================================
   WorldIDP — Contact page styles
   Scoped with c- prefix so nothing collides with styles.css.
   Inherits brand tokens (--blue-700, --ink, etc.) from styles.css.
   ============================================================ */

.c-page {
  --c-navy-1: #06122c;
  --c-navy-2: #0a1b3d;
  --c-navy-3: #122a63;
  --c-live: #2fd27e;
  --c-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* reveal-on-scroll primitive */
.c-rise {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s var(--c-ease),
    transform 0.7s var(--c-ease);
  transition-delay: var(--c-d, 0s);
}
.c-rise.is-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ---------- shared kicker (page-local, matches brand) ---------- */
.c-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 34px;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  padding: 0 15px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 88, 216, 0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--blue-800);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 88, 216, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.c-kicker.is-light {
  color: #cfe2ff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* live dot */
.c-dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-live);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(47, 210, 126, 0.55);
  animation: c-livepulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes c-livepulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(47, 210, 126, 0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(47, 210, 126, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(47, 210, 126, 0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.c-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  margin-top: 110px;
  min-height: clamp(540px, 78svh, 760px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 86px) clamp(28px, 5vw, 72px);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 34px;
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.c-hero-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -3;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 72% 28%;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  animation: c-kenburns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes c-kenburns {
  from { transform: scale(1.06) translate(0, 0); }
  to { transform: scale(1.12) translate(-1.4%, -1.2%); }
}
.c-hero-veil {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(94deg, rgba(6, 18, 44, 0.92) 0%, rgba(8, 24, 58, 0.78) 34%, rgba(10, 27, 61, 0.32) 62%, rgba(10, 27, 61, 0.05) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(6, 18, 44, 0.66), rgba(6, 18, 44, 0) 55%);
}

/* signal / "we're reachable" pulse rings — the page signature */
.c-signal {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  top: 30%;
  right: 16%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.c-signal span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  margin: -7px 0 0 -7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(126, 192, 255, 0.55);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: c-ping 4.2s var(--c-ease) infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--sd, 0s);
}
.c-signal span:nth-child(1) { --sd: 0s; }
.c-signal span:nth-child(2) { --sd: 1.4s; }
.c-signal span:nth-child(3) { --sd: 2.8s; }
.c-signal b {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  margin: -5px 0 0 -5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #eaf4ff, #4f86ff 60%, #2456e6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(79, 134, 255, 0.9);
}
@keyframes c-ping {
  0% { transform: scale(0); opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: scale(13); opacity: 0; }
}

.c-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.c-hero h1 {
  margin: 6px 0 16px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.6vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.c-hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #9fc8ff, #e7f2ff 60%, #7ec0ff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.c-hero-sub {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  color: rgba(231, 240, 255, 0.86);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.16rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.c-hero-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.c-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #eaf2ff;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.c-chip svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT CORE
   ============================================================ */
.c-contact {
  width: var(--container);
  margin: clamp(54px, 7vw, 96px) auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.86fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 52px);
  align-items: start;
}

.c-aside h2,
.c-show-text h2 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}
.c-aside-lead {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  max-width: 40ch;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* channel cards */
.c-channels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.c-channel {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(10, 27, 61, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s var(--c-ease),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--c-ease),
    border-color 0.35s var(--c-ease);
}
.c-channel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(79, 134, 255, 0.6), transparent 45%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--c-ease);
}
.c-channel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(10, 27, 61, 0.12);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.c-channel:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.c-ch-ic {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--blue-800), var(--blue-500));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(7, 88, 216, 0.28);
}
.c-ch-ic svg { width: 23px; height: 23px; }
.c-ch-body { min-width: 0; }
.c-ch-body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 3px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.c-ch-body p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.c-ch-body a { color: var(--blue-700); font-weight: 700; }
.c-ch-body p strong { color: var(--blue-700); font-weight: 700; }

/* clear the fixed header when jumping to in-page anchors */
#contact-form,
#contact-faq { scroll-margin-top: 110px; }

/* nudge the floating chat button when "Live chat" is clicked */
.chat-fab.is-bounce { animation: c-bounce 0.9s var(--c-ease); }
@keyframes c-bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  30% { transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.06); }
  55% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  72% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}
.c-ch-go {
  margin-left: auto;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  color: var(--blue-700);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.c-channel:hover .c-ch-go { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* typing dots inside chat icon on hover */
.c-typing { display: inline-flex; gap: 3px; }
.c-typing i {
  width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff;
  animation: c-type 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}
.c-typing i:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.18s; }
.c-typing i:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.36s; }
@keyframes c-type {
  0%, 60%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.5; }
  30% { transform: translateY(-3px); opacity: 1; }
}

/* mini info strip */
.c-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px 20px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(36, 86, 230, 0.06), rgba(126, 192, 255, 0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(36, 86, 230, 0.1);
}
.c-meta div span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-800);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.c-meta div p { margin: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.96rem; }

/* ---------- the form card ---------- */
.c-form-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #fbfdff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(10, 27, 61, 0.14);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.c-form-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-700), var(--cyan-300), var(--blue-700));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: c-slide 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes c-slide { to { background-position: 200% 0; } }

.c-form-head { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.c-form-head h2 { margin: 4px 0 6px; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.018em; }
.c-form-head p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.96rem; }

.c-field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.c-field.c-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.c-field label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.c-field label .c-opt { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.c-input,
.c-select,
.c-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: inherit;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 26, 51, 0.14);
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition:
    border-color 0.25s,
    box-shadow 0.25s,
    background 0.25s;
}
.c-input::placeholder,
.c-textarea::placeholder { color: #9aa6bd; }
.c-textarea { min-height: 132px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.5; }
.c-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='20' height='20' fill='none' stroke='%235a6a87' stroke-width='2.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='m5 8 5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 42px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.c-input:focus,
.c-select:focus,
.c-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue-600);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(49, 104, 243, 0.14);
}

.c-submit {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 54px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-800), var(--blue-500));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(7, 88, 216, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.c-submit::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 0, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 46%, transparent 62%);
  transform: translateX(-130%);
}
.c-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(7, 88, 216, 0.38); }
.c-submit:hover::before { animation: sheen 0.72s ease; }
.c-submit svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.c-submit .c-plane { transition: transform 0.4s var(--c-ease); }
.c-submit.is-sending { pointer-events: none; }
.c-submit.is-sending .c-plane { transform: translate(60px, -60px) rotate(8deg); opacity: 0; }
.c-submit.is-sending .c-label { opacity: 0.7; }

.c-form-note {
  margin: 14px 2px 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.c-form-note svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; vertical-align: -2px; margin-right: 3px; }

/* success overlay */
.c-success {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff, #f1f7ff);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.98);
  transition: opacity 0.4s, transform 0.4s, visibility 0.4s;
  z-index: 4;
}
.c-form-card.is-sent .c-success { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.c-success-ring {
  width: 84px; height: 84px; margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--blue-700), var(--blue-500));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(7, 88, 216, 0.3);
}
.c-success-ring svg { width: 40px; height: 40px; stroke: #fff; }
.c-form-card.is-sent .c-check { stroke-dasharray: 36; stroke-dashoffset: 36; animation: c-draw 0.6s 0.2s var(--c-ease) forwards; }
@keyframes c-draw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.c-success h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; }
.c-success p { margin: 0 auto 18px; max-width: 34ch; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.c-success button {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.c-success button:hover { border-color: var(--blue-500); background: var(--soft); }

/* ============================================================
   PERMIT SHOWCASE
   ============================================================ */
.c-show {
  position: relative;
  width: var(--container);
  margin: clamp(54px, 7vw, 96px) auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 60px);
  padding: clamp(34px, 4vw, 60px);
  border-radius: 34px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 14%, rgba(79, 134, 255, 0.35), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 90%, rgba(126, 192, 255, 0.22), transparent 46%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, var(--c-navy-2), var(--c-navy-3));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.c-show::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.4;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 46px 46px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, #000, transparent 75%);
}
.c-show-text h2 { color: #fff; }
.c-show-text h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #9fc8ff, #e7f2ff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.c-show-lead { margin: 0 0 22px; max-width: 42ch; color: rgba(226, 237, 255, 0.82); line-height: 1.6; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.c-show-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 28px; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.c-show-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; color: rgba(231, 240, 255, 0.9); font-weight: 600; }
.c-show-list svg {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-top: 1px;
  padding: 3px; border-radius: 7px;
  background: rgba(126, 192, 255, 0.18); color: #bfe0ff;
}
.c-show-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.c-btn-primary,
.c-btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  min-height: 50px; padding: 0 24px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 900; cursor: pointer; transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.c-btn-primary {
  color: var(--blue-900);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #dcebff);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 0;
}
.c-btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.c-btn-ghost {
  color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
}
.c-btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.c-show-media {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 320px;
}
.c-show-media img {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 440px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 40px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
  animation: c-float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes c-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(-0.6deg); }
}
.c-show-media .c-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  width: 78%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(191, 224, 255, 0.3);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: c-spin 28s linear infinite;
}

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

/* ============================================================
   MINI FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.c-faq {
  width: min(860px, var(--container));
  margin: clamp(54px, 7vw, 96px) auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.c-faq h2 {
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
}
.c-faq h2 span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--blue-700), var(--blue-500));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.c-faq-lead { margin: 0 auto 30px; max-width: 52ch; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.c-faq-list { text-align: left; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.c-faq-foot {
  margin-top: 26px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.c-faq-foot a { color: var(--blue-700); font-weight: 800; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .c-hero { margin-top: 100px; }
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .c-contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-show { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .c-show-text h2, .c-show-lead { margin-inline: auto; }
  .c-show-list { justify-items: center; }
  .c-show-list li { text-align: left; }
  .c-show-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .c-show-media { order: -1; }
  .c-meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .c-hero {
    margin-top: 92px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    align-items: flex-end;
    min-height: 70svh;
  }
  .c-hero-img { object-position: 64% 26%; }
  .c-field.c-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .c-meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-show { border-radius: 24px; }
  .c-show-media { min-height: 240px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SIGNATURE TOUCHES (added pass) — entrance, shimmer, routes
   ============================================================ */

/* 1 — orchestrated hero entrance: each line focuses in, in sequence */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .c-hero-inner > * { animation: c-enter 0.85s var(--c-ease) both; }
  .c-hero-inner > .c-kicker { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
  .c-hero-inner > h1 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
  .c-hero-inner > .c-hero-sub { animation-delay: 0.52s; }
  .c-hero-inner > .c-hero-chips { animation-delay: 0.68s; }
}
@keyframes c-enter {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); filter: blur(7px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: blur(0); }
}

/* 2 — slow shine sweeping the gradient headline word */
.c-hero h1 em {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 48%, transparent 60%) no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(120deg, #9fc8ff, #e7f2ff 60%, #7ec0ff);
  background-size: 220% 100%, 100% 100%;
  background-position: 220% 0, 0 0;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: c-shine 5.5s ease-in-out 1.4s infinite;
}
@keyframes c-shine {
  0% { background-position: 220% 0, 0 0; }
  35%, 100% { background-position: -120% 0, 0 0; }
}

/* 3 — the channels read as a journey: a dashed line links the stops */
.c-channels { position: relative; }
.c-channels::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 45px;
  top: 30px;
  bottom: 30px;
  width: 2px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(36, 86, 230, 0.5) 0 50%, transparent 0);
  background-size: 2px 10px;
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: 0;
}
.c-channel { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* 4 — journey route across the navy showcase (matches homepage motif) */
.c-show-route {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.c-show-text,
.c-show-media { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.c-sr-line { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(126, 192, 255, 0.45)); }
.c-sr-comet { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 11px rgba(170, 214, 255, 0.95)); }
.c-sr-ring {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(126, 192, 255, 0.6);
  stroke-width: 1.4;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: c-sr-ping 3s ease-out infinite;
}
.c-sr-pin-2 .c-sr-ring { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes c-sr-ping {
  0% { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 0.9; }
  80%, 100% { transform: scale(1.7); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .c-hero-img,
  .c-signal span,
  .c-show-media img,
  .c-orbit,
  .c-form-card::before,
  .c-dot,
  .c-typing i,
  .c-hero h1 em,
  .c-sr-comet,
  .c-sr-ring,
  .c-hero-inner > * { animation: none !important; }
  .c-hero h1 em {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #9fc8ff, #e7f2ff 60%, #7ec0ff);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .c-rise { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .c-hero-img { transform: none; }
  .c-hero-inner > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
}