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Joyel Xaviour, 05/13/2026 12:32 AM

 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Letters to Abroad — Study in Germany, mentored by students already there</title>
<meta name="description" content="A student community helping international students get into German universities and careers. Peer-mentored. 500+ placements. 40+ partner universities. Free legal aid against agency scams.">
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<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Instrument+Serif:ital@0;1&family=Inter+Tight:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<style>
:root{
/* LTA cream/off-white base — kept warm */
--cream:#F4EEDF;
--cream-2:#EDE3CD;
--cream-3:#E5D7BB;
--paper:#FAF5E8;
/* Ink — warm dark */
--ink:#1F1B2E;
--ink-2:#2C2640;
--ink-dim:#5C5575;
--ink-mute:#8B8499;
/* Dark inverse */
--dark:#15121F;
--dark-2:#1D1A2A;
--dark-3:#272338;
--dark-panel:rgba(244,238,223,0.04);
--dark-panel-hi:rgba(244,238,223,0.08);
--dark-line:rgba(244,238,223,0.1);
--dark-line-hi:rgba(244,238,223,0.18);
--dark-text:#F4EEDF;
--dark-dim:#A89FB8;
--dark-mute:#6E6680;
/* PRIMARY ACCENT — VIOLET (LTA brand) */
--violet:#7B5AE8;
--violet-hi:#9E83F0;
--violet-deep:#5B3DC8;
--violet-soft:#B7A2F2;
--violet-glow:rgba(123,90,232,0.35);
/* Secondary accents — kept warm for personality */
--terracotta:#D9573F;
--terracotta-hi:#E87555;
--mustard:#D4A748;
--mustard-hi:#E2B95E;
--olive:#8A8F4F;
--rose:#C88B7D;
/* Lines */
--line:rgba(31,27,46,0.1);
--line-hi:rgba(31,27,46,0.18);
/* Type */
--serif:'Instrument Serif', serif;
--sans:'Inter Tight', sans-serif;
--mono:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
font-family:var(--sans);
background:var(--cream);
color:var(--ink);
overflow-x:hidden;
-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
button{font-family:inherit;border:none;background:none;cursor:pointer;color:inherit;}

/* ============== BOOT ============== */
.boot{
position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:10000;background:var(--cream);
display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;
transition:opacity .9s .1s ease,visibility 0s 1.1s;
}
.boot.done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;}
.boot-logo{
font-family:var(--serif);font-size:38px;font-style:italic;
letter-spacing:-.015em;margin-bottom:40px;opacity:0;color:var(--ink);
animation:bootF .7s .1s forwards;
}
.boot-logo em{color:var(--violet);font-style:italic;}
.boot-bar{width:220px;height:1px;background:var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.boot-bar::after{
content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;height:100%;width:0;
background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--mustard));
animation:bootB 1.1s .2s cubic-bezier(.6,.05,.3,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes bootF{to{opacity:1;}}
@keyframes bootB{to{width:100%;}}

/* ============== TEXTURE ============== */
body::before{
content:'';position:fixed;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:100;
background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.15 0 0 0 0 0.12 0 0 0 0 0.2 0 0 0 0.07 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
opacity:.35;mix-blend-mode:multiply;
}
.nebula{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-2;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;}
.neb{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(120px);}
.neb-1{width:600px;height:600px;background:var(--violet);opacity:.08;top:-10%;left:-10%;animation:drift 40s infinite;}
.neb-2{width:500px;height:500px;background:var(--mustard);opacity:.07;bottom:20%;right:-5%;animation:drift 50s infinite reverse;}
@keyframes drift{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);}50%{transform:translate(60px,-40px) scale(1.15);}}

/* ============== NAV ============== */
nav{
position:fixed;top:18px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
z-index:50;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;
padding:7px 7px 7px 22px;
background:rgba(244,238,223,0.85);backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(140%);
-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(140%);
border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:100px;
box-shadow:0 4px 24px -8px rgba(31,27,46,0.08);
}
.logo{
font-family:var(--serif);font-size:19px;font-style:italic;
letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-right:24px;white-space:nowrap;color:var(--ink);
}
.logo em{color:var(--violet);font-style:italic;}
nav ul{display:flex;gap:2px;list-style:none;}
nav ul a{padding:8px 14px;border-radius:100px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-dim);transition:.25s;}
nav ul a:hover{color:var(--ink);background:rgba(31,27,46,0.04);}
.nav-cta{
padding:9px 18px;border-radius:100px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;
background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);transition:.3s;margin-left:12px;
position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.nav-cta::before{
content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--violet-deep);
transform:translateX(-101%);transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.nav-cta span{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.nav-cta:hover::before{transform:translateX(0);}

/* ============== BTN ============== */
.btn{
padding:15px 26px;border-radius:100px;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;
cursor:pointer;transition:color .3s,transform .3s,box-shadow .3s;
display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
border:1px solid transparent;font-family:var(--sans);
position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.btn > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.btn::before{
content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
transform:translateX(-101%);
}
.btn:hover::before{transform:translateX(0);}
.btn-primary{background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);}
.btn-primary::before{background:var(--violet-deep);}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 40px -10px var(--violet-glow);color:var(--cream);}
.btn-ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);border-color:var(--line-hi);color:var(--ink);}
.btn-ghost::before{background:var(--ink);}
.btn-ghost:hover{color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--ink);}
.btn-dark{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);}
.btn-dark::before{background:var(--violet);}
.btn-dark:hover{color:var(--cream);}
.btn svg{width:14px;height:14px;}
.btn .arrow{transition:transform .3s;}
.btn:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(4px);}

/* ============== HERO with 3D ============== */
.hero{
min-height:96vh;display:flex;align-items:center;
padding:140px 40px 80px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
#hero-3d{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;}
.hero-container{
max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto;width:100%;
display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:80px;align-items:center;
position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.hero-eyebrow{
display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
padding:6px 14px 6px 8px;border-radius:100px;
background:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);border:1px solid var(--line);
backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;
color:var(--ink-dim);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:36px;
opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .8s .2s forwards;
}
.he-dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--violet);box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--violet-glow);}

h1.hero-title{
font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;
font-size:clamp(44px,5.8vw,88px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.025em;
margin-bottom:28px;color:var(--ink);
}
.hero-title .line{display:block;overflow:hidden;padding:0 2px;}
.hero-title .line span{
display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(100%);
animation:lineUp 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards;
}
.hero-title .line:nth-child(1) span{animation-delay:.3s;}
.hero-title .line:nth-child(2) span{animation-delay:.42s;}
.hero-title .line:nth-child(3) span{animation-delay:.54s;}
.italic{font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);}
.italic-mustard{font-style:italic;color:var(--mustard);}

.hero-sub{
font-size:18px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink-dim);
max-width:500px;margin-bottom:40px;
opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .8s .9s forwards;
}
.hero-cta{
display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:44px;
opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .8s 1.1s forwards;
}
.hero-proof{
display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;
opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .8s 1.3s forwards;
}
.hero-proof-avs{display:flex;}
.hero-proof-avs .av{
width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;
background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--mustard));
border:2px solid var(--cream);margin-left:-10px;
display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;color:var(--cream);
}
.hero-proof-avs .av:first-child{margin-left:0;}
.hero-proof-avs .av:nth-child(2){background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--terracotta),var(--mustard));}
.hero-proof-avs .av:nth-child(3){background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet-deep),var(--violet));}
.hero-proof-avs .av:nth-child(4){background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mustard),var(--rose));}
.hero-proof-text{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.45;}
.hero-proof-text strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;}

/* Hero right — Zenna */
.hero-visual{
position:relative;aspect-ratio:1/1.05;
display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
opacity:0;animation:fadeIn 1.4s .6s forwards;
}
.hero-visual::before{
content:'';position:absolute;inset:10%;
background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--violet-glow),transparent 65%);
filter:blur(40px);z-index:0;
}
.hero-postmark{
position:absolute;top:-14px;right:-14px;z-index:5;
width:104px;height:104px;border:1.5px dashed var(--violet);
border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
transform:rotate(-12deg);background:var(--cream);
animation:stamp 12s linear infinite;
}
.hero-postmark-inner{
font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:12.5px;
color:var(--violet);text-align:center;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.hero-postmark-inner strong{display:block;font-size:22px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);font-style:normal;margin:3px 0 1px;font-family:var(--serif);}
@keyframes stamp{0%{transform:rotate(-12deg);}50%{transform:rotate(-9deg);}100%{transform:rotate(-12deg);}}

.product-panel{
position:relative;width:100%;background:var(--paper);
border-radius:20px;border:1px solid var(--line-hi);
padding:24px;
box-shadow:0 40px 80px -20px rgba(31,27,46,0.18),0 0 60px var(--violet-glow);
transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);z-index:2;
}
.hero-visual:hover .product-panel{transform:rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(2deg) translateY(-4px);}
.pp-top{
display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
padding-bottom:16px;margin-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.pp-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
.pp-logo{
width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:6px;
background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--mustard));
display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:14px;color:var(--cream);font-weight:500;
}
.pp-title{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--ink-dim);text-transform:uppercase;}
.pp-status{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--violet-deep);}
.pp-status::before{content:'';width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--violet);box-shadow:0 0 6px var(--violet);animation:pulse 1.6s infinite;}
.pp-h{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:4px;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink);}
.pp-meta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--ink-dim);letter-spacing:.08em;margin-bottom:20px;}
.pp-stages{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.pp-stage{
display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;
background:rgba(31,27,46,0.02);border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.pp-stage.done{background:rgba(123,90,232,0.08);border-color:rgba(123,90,232,0.3);}
.pp-stage.now{background:rgba(212,167,72,0.12);border-color:rgba(212,167,72,0.35);}
.pp-check{
width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;
display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
background:rgba(31,27,46,0.04);border:1px solid var(--line-hi);
}
.pp-stage.done .pp-check{background:var(--violet);border-color:var(--violet);}
.pp-stage.done .pp-check svg{stroke:var(--cream);}
.pp-stage.now .pp-check{background:var(--mustard);border-color:var(--mustard);position:relative;}
.pp-stage.now .pp-check::after{
content:'';position:absolute;inset:-4px;border-radius:50%;
border:1px solid var(--mustard);animation:pulseRing 1.8s infinite;
}
.pp-check svg{width:10px;height:10px;fill:none;stroke-width:3;stroke:var(--cream);}
.pp-stage-label{flex:1;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink);}
.pp-stage-meta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--ink-dim);}
.pp-bottom{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.pp-stat{background:rgba(31,27,46,0.03);border-radius:8px;padding:10px 12px;}
.pp-stat-lbl{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;color:var(--ink-mute);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px;}
.pp-stat-val{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);}

.hero-floaty{
position:absolute;background:var(--paper);
border:1px solid var(--line-hi);border-radius:14px;padding:12px 14px;
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--ink-dim);
text-transform:uppercase;z-index:3;
box-shadow:0 14px 30px -8px rgba(31,27,46,0.12);
display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
}
.hero-floaty .f-dot{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--violet);}
.f-bottom{bottom:-4%;left:-6%;animation:floaty2 10s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes floaty2{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(-8px);}}

@keyframes fadeUp{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}
@keyframes fadeIn{to{opacity:1;}}
@keyframes lineUp{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;}50%{opacity:.3;}}
@keyframes pulseRing{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.8;}100%{transform:scale(1.5);opacity:0;}}

/* ============== UNI + AWARDS ============== */
.trust-strip{padding:36px 40px 16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;background:var(--cream-2);}
.trust-inner{max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto;}
.trust-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center;margin-bottom:24px;}
.trust-marquee{display:flex;gap:64px;animation:marquee 38s linear infinite;white-space:nowrap;align-items:center;}
.trust-uni{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:24px;font-style:italic;color:var(--ink-dim);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;transition:color .3s;}
.trust-uni:hover{color:var(--ink);}
.trust-uni::after{content:'·';color:var(--ink-mute);margin-left:64px;}
@keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

.awards-strip{padding:20px 40px 40px;background:var(--cream-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.awards-inner{max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;}
.award-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;}
.award{
display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:10px 18px;
background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:100px;transition:.3s;
}
.award:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(31,27,46,0.12);}
.award-icon{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--violet);flex-shrink:0;}
.award-icon svg{width:100%;height:100%;fill:currentColor;}
.award-text{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;}
.award-text em{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;color:var(--ink-mute);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:2px;}

/* ============== SECTION BASE ============== */
section{padding:140px 40px;position:relative;}
.container{max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto;}
.section-eyebrow{
display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:24px;
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;
color:var(--violet);text-transform:uppercase;
}
.section-eyebrow::before{content:'';width:28px;height:1px;background:var(--violet);}
.section-eyebrow.center{justify-content:center;width:100%;}
.section-eyebrow.center::after{content:'';width:28px;height:1px;background:var(--violet);}
h2.section-title{
font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;
font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,72px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;
margin-bottom:28px;color:var(--ink);
}
h2.section-title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);}
.section-intro{max-width:540px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-dim);}

/* ============== WHAT IS LTA ============== */
.what-section{
background:var(--dark);color:var(--dark-text);
padding:160px 40px;position:relative;
border-radius:40px 40px 0 0;margin-top:20px;overflow:hidden;
}
.what-section::before{
content:'';position:absolute;top:-30%;right:-10%;width:500px;height:500px;
background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--violet),transparent 60%);
opacity:.25;filter:blur(80px);pointer-events:none;
}
.what-section .section-eyebrow{color:var(--mustard);}
.what-section .section-eyebrow::before,.what-section .section-eyebrow::after{background:var(--mustard);}
.what-section h2.section-title{color:var(--dark-text);}
.what-section h2.section-title em{color:var(--violet-hi);}
.what-section .section-intro{color:var(--dark-dim);}
.what-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:80px;max-width:760px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.what-header .section-eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
.what-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-bottom:70px;}
.what-card{
background:var(--dark-panel);border:1px solid var(--dark-line);
border-radius:20px;padding:32px 30px;transition:.4s;
display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.what-card::after{
content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:20px;
background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0,var(--violet-glow),transparent 60%);
opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;pointer-events:none;
}
.what-card:hover{background:var(--dark-panel-hi);border-color:var(--dark-line-hi);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.what-card:hover::after{opacity:.3;}
.what-card > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.what-card-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:24px;}
.what-card-icon{
width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;
background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);
display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.what-card-icon svg{width:18px;height:18px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.5;}
.what-card-num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--dark-dim);text-transform:uppercase;}
.what-card h3{
font-family:var(--serif);font-size:26px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.02em;
margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1.15;color:var(--dark-text);
}
.what-card p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--dark-dim);}
.what-contrast{
background:var(--dark-panel);border-radius:20px;padding:48px 44px;
display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;
border:1px solid var(--dark-line);
}
.contrast-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;}
.contrast-col h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px;}
.contrast-col.neg h4{color:var(--terracotta-hi);}
.contrast-col.pos h4{color:var(--violet-hi);}
.contrast-col ul{list-style:none;}
.contrast-col li{padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark-line);font-size:14px;color:var(--dark-dim);display:flex;align-items:start;gap:10px;}
.contrast-col li:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.contrast-col.neg li::before{content:'×';color:var(--terracotta-hi);font-weight:500;flex-shrink:0;}
.contrast-col.pos li::before{content:'→';color:var(--violet-hi);flex-shrink:0;}
.contrast-col.pos li{color:var(--dark-text);}
.contrast-quote{
font-family:var(--serif);font-size:32px;font-style:italic;line-height:1.2;
color:var(--dark-text);letter-spacing:-.015em;
}
.contrast-quote em{color:var(--violet-hi);font-style:normal;background:rgba(123,90,232,0.18);padding:0 8px;border-radius:4px;}

/* ============== HOW IT WORKS ============== */
.steps-section{padding:160px 40px;background:var(--cream);}
.steps-header{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:80px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:80px;}
.steps-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;}
.step-card{
position:relative;padding:28px 24px;border-radius:18px;
background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),background .4s,border-color .4s,box-shadow .4s;
transform-style:preserve-3d;min-height:300px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;
}
.step-card::before{
content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:18px;opacity:0;
background:radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%),var(--violet-glow),transparent 55%);
transition:opacity .3s;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
}
.step-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(31,27,46,0.12);}
.step-card:hover::before{opacity:1;}
.step-card > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.step-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:24px;}
.step-tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;}
.step-tag em{color:var(--violet);font-style:normal;}
.step-glyph{
width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:8px;
background:rgba(123,90,232,0.08);border:1px solid rgba(123,90,232,0.2);
display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.step-glyph svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--violet);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5;}
.step-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-size:56px;line-height:1;color:var(--violet);margin-bottom:14px;}
.step-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:20px;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink);}
.step-card p{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink-dim);flex:1;}
.step-time{margin-top:18px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--ink-mute);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.step-time em{color:var(--violet);font-style:normal;}

/* ============== SERVICES ============== */
.services-section{background:var(--cream-2);padding:180px 40px;}
.services-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:60px;}
.services-header h2{margin:0 auto 24px;}
.services-header .section-intro{margin:0 auto;}
.services-tabs{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.services-tab{
padding:10px 18px;border-radius:100px;font-size:13px;
background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink-dim);transition:.3s;
}
.services-tab:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);color:var(--ink);}
.services-tab.active{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--ink);}
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;}
.svc{
background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
padding:28px 24px;transition:.4s;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:200px;
}
.svc:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -16px rgba(31,27,46,0.1);}
.svc-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:24px;}
.svc-code{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;}
.svc-icon{
width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:8px;
background:rgba(123,90,232,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(123,90,232,0.25);
display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.svc-icon svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:var(--violet);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5;}
.svc h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:21px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.015em;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--ink);}
.svc p{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.5;flex:1;}
.svc-price{margin-top:16px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;}
.svc-price-val{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-dim);letter-spacing:.05em;}
.svc-price-val em{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:16px;color:var(--violet);margin-right:4px;}
.svc-link{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--ink-mute);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;transition:.3s;}
.svc:hover .svc-link{color:var(--violet);}
.svc.ai{border-color:rgba(212,167,72,0.4);background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(212,167,72,0.1),var(--paper) 60%);}
.svc.ai .svc-icon{background:var(--mustard);}
.svc.ai .svc-icon svg{stroke:var(--ink);}
.svc-ai-badge{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;padding:3px 8px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--mustard);color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;}

/* ============== ZENNA PRODUCT ============== */
.product-section{padding:180px 40px;background:var(--cream);}
.product-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;gap:80px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:100px;}
.product-pill{
display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
padding:6px 14px 6px 8px;border-radius:100px;
background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--ink-dim);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:28px;
}
.product-pill .pp-pill-tag{background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:100px;font-weight:500;}
.product-features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-bottom:40px;}
.pf{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:24px 22px;transition:.3s;}
.pf:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -16px rgba(31,27,46,0.08);}
.pf-icon{
width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px;
background:rgba(123,90,232,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(123,90,232,0.25);
display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.pf-icon svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:var(--violet);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;}
.pf h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);}
.pf p{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.5;}

.product-visual{
position:relative;aspect-ratio:5/4;background:var(--dark);
border:1px solid var(--dark-line-hi);border-radius:20px;padding:24px;overflow:hidden;
box-shadow:0 40px 80px -20px rgba(31,27,46,0.25);
}
.product-visual::before{
content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(244,238,223,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(244,238,223,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
background-size:32px 32px;mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at center,black 40%,transparent 85%);
}
.pv-header{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark-line);position:relative;z-index:2;}
.pv-tabs{display:flex;gap:6px;}
.pv-tab{padding:6px 12px;border-radius:6px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--dark-dim);background:var(--dark-panel);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.pv-tab.on{background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);}
.pv-stat{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--violet-hi);letter-spacing:.1em;}
.pv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:16px;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.pv-applications{background:var(--dark-panel);border:1px solid var(--dark-line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px;}
.pv-apps-title{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--dark-mute);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;}
.pv-app{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark-line);}
.pv-app:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.pv-app-dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;}
.pv-app-dot.green{background:var(--violet-hi);box-shadow:0 0 6px var(--violet-hi);}
.pv-app-dot.amber{background:var(--mustard);box-shadow:0 0 6px var(--mustard);}
.pv-app-dot.gray{background:var(--dark-mute);}
.pv-app-name{font-size:12px;color:var(--dark-text);flex:1;}
.pv-app-pct{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--dark-dim);}
.pv-chart{background:var(--dark-panel);border:1px solid var(--dark-line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.pv-chart-title{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--dark-mute);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px;}
.pv-bars{flex:1;display:flex;align-items:end;gap:6px;min-height:120px;}
.pv-bar{flex:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--violet),rgba(123,90,232,0.3));border-radius:3px 3px 0 0;animation:barGrow 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards;transform-origin:bottom;transform:scaleY(0);}
.pv-bar:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.1s;}.pv-bar:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.2s;}.pv-bar:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.3s;}.pv-bar:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.4s;}.pv-bar:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.5s;}.pv-bar:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.6s;}.pv-bar:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.7s;}
.pv-bar:nth-child(8){animation-delay:.8s;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--mustard),rgba(212,167,72,0.3));}
@keyframes barGrow{to{transform:scaleY(1);}}
.pv-chart-axis{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;color:var(--dark-mute);letter-spacing:.1em;padding-top:8px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;}

/* ============== ALPHA ============== */
.alpha-section{padding:180px 40px;background:var(--cream-2);}
.alpha-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:80px;align-items:center;}
.alpha-board{
background:var(--dark);border:1px solid var(--dark-line-hi);border-radius:20px;padding:32px;
box-shadow:0 40px 80px -20px rgba(31,27,46,0.25);
transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);color:var(--dark-text);
}
.alpha-board:hover{transform:rotateY(4deg) rotateX(2deg);}
.ab-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:20px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark-line);}
.ab-title{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
.ab-logo{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:7px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--mustard));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--cream);font-size:14px;font-weight:500;}
.ab-title-t{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--dark-dim);text-transform:uppercase;}
.ab-status{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--violet-hi);}
.ab-h{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;font-style:italic;margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--dark-text);}
.partners-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:8px;margin-bottom:22px;}
.partner-card{border:1px solid var(--dark-line);border-radius:10px;padding:14px 10px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:4px;background:var(--dark-panel);transition:.3s;min-height:66px;}
.partner-card:hover{background:var(--dark-panel-hi);border-color:var(--dark-line-hi);}
.partner-card-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:15px;font-style:italic;color:var(--dark-text);}
.partner-card-meta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--dark-mute);text-transform:uppercase;}
.ab-metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--dark-line);}
.ab-metric{text-align:center;}
.ab-metric-val{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:26px;font-style:italic;color:var(--mustard);line-height:1;}
.ab-metric-lbl{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;color:var(--dark-mute);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:6px;}

/* ============== TESTIMONIALS ============== */
.log-section{padding:160px 0;overflow:hidden;position:relative;background:var(--cream);}

/* ============== AWARDS SECTION ============== */
.awards-section{padding:160px 40px;background:var(--cream-2);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.awards-section::before{
content:'';position:absolute;top:-20%;right:-10%;width:500px;height:500px;
background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--violet-glow),transparent 70%);
filter:blur(80px);pointer-events:none;
}
.awards-section > .container{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.awards-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:64px;max-width:680px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.awards-header h2{margin:0 auto 24px;}
.awards-header .section-intro{margin:0 auto;}

.awards-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-bottom:48px;}

/* Featured big award */
.award-card-big{
position:relative;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
border-radius:24px;padding:48px 44px;overflow:hidden;
transition:.5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.award-card-big:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 40px 80px -24px rgba(31,27,46,0.18);}
.acb-bg-glow{
position:absolute;top:-30%;right:-30%;width:400px;height:400px;
background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--violet-glow),transparent 60%);
filter:blur(60px);opacity:.5;transition:opacity .5s;pointer-events:none;
}
.award-card-big:hover .acb-bg-glow{opacity:1;}
.award-card-big > *:not(.acb-bg-glow){position:relative;z-index:1;}
.acb-icon{
width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:16px;
background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--violet-deep));
color:var(--cream);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
margin-bottom:32px;box-shadow:0 16px 40px -12px var(--violet-glow);
}
.acb-icon svg{width:28px;height:28px;}
.acb-year{
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;
color:var(--violet);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.acb-title{
font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:42px;
line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:10px;color:var(--ink);
}
.acb-publisher{
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;
color:var(--ink-dim);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:24px;
padding-bottom:24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.acb-desc{font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:32px;flex:1;}
.acb-link{
display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;
color:var(--violet);text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;transition:.3s;
}
.acb-link:hover{gap:14px;}

/* Smaller awards stack */
.awards-stack{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}
.award-card-sm{
background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
padding:22px 24px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;
transition:.4s;flex:1;
}
.award-card-sm:hover{
border-color:var(--line-hi);transform:translateX(4px);
box-shadow:0 16px 32px -12px rgba(31,27,46,0.1);
}
.acs-icon{
width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:11px;flex-shrink:0;
background:rgba(123,90,232,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(123,90,232,0.25);
color:var(--violet);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
transition:.3s;
}
.acs-icon svg{width:20px;height:20px;}
.award-card-sm:hover .acs-icon{background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--violet);}
.acs-body{flex:1;}
.acs-year{
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.18em;
color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px;
}
.acs-title{
font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;
letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px;line-height:1.2;
}
.acs-publisher{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-dim);}

/* Press marquee */
.press-strip{
padding:24px 0;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px;
padding-left:32px;
}
.ps-label{
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;
color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;flex-shrink:0;
}
.ps-marquee{
display:flex;gap:48px;animation:psScroll 28s linear infinite;
white-space:nowrap;flex:1;
}
.ps-item{
font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:22px;
color:var(--ink-dim);transition:color .3s;
}
.ps-item:hover{color:var(--violet);}
@keyframes psScroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

@media (max-width:1100px){
.awards-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
.acb-title{font-size:32px;}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
.awards-section{padding:100px 20px;}
.award-card-big{padding:32px 24px;}
.acb-title{font-size:26px;}
.award-card-sm{padding:18px;}
.press-strip{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;padding:20px;}
.ps-item{font-size:18px;}
}
.log-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:60px;padding:0 40px;max-width:700px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.log-track{display:flex;gap:20px;animation:trackScroll 70s linear infinite;padding:0 12px;}
.log-entry{flex:0 0 380px;padding:30px;border-radius:20px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);transition:.4s;}
.log-entry:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:var(--line-hi);box-shadow:0 24px 48px -16px rgba(31,27,46,0.1);}
.log-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;}
.log-stars{color:var(--mustard);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1px;}
.log-quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:19px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:24px;font-style:italic;}
.log-person{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.log-avatar{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--mustard));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;color:var(--cream);letter-spacing:.05em;}
.log-avatar.a2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--terracotta),var(--violet));}
.log-avatar.a3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mustard),var(--terracotta));}
.log-avatar.a4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet-deep),var(--violet));}
.log-avatar.a5{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet-hi),var(--mustard));}
.log-avatar.a6{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--terracotta),var(--mustard));}
.log-name{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:2px;color:var(--ink);}
.log-meta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--ink-dim);letter-spacing:.08em;}
@keyframes trackScroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

/* ============== PACKAGES ============== */
.packages-section{padding:180px 40px;background:var(--cream-2);}
.pkg-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:64px;max-width:700px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.pkg-header h2{margin:0 auto 24px;}
.pkg-header .section-intro{margin:0 auto;}
.packages-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;}
.pkg{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;padding:36px 32px;transition:.5s;position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.pkg:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(31,27,46,0.12);}
.pkg.featured{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--ink);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px var(--violet-glow);}
.pkg.featured h2,.pkg.featured .pkg-tier,.pkg.featured .pkg-name,.pkg.featured .pkg-sub,.pkg.featured .pkg-price-val{color:var(--cream);}
.pkg-badge{position:absolute;top:-11px;left:32px;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--violet);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cream);font-weight:500;}
.pkg-tier{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--ink-dim);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;}
.pkg.featured .pkg-tier{color:var(--violet-hi);}
.pkg-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:32px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--ink);}
.pkg-name em{font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);}
.pkg.featured .pkg-name em{color:var(--violet-hi);}
.pkg-sub{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-dim);margin-bottom:20px;line-height:1.5;}
.pkg.featured .pkg-sub{color:var(--dark-dim);}
.pkg-price{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:6px;margin-bottom:24px;padding-bottom:24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.pkg.featured .pkg-price{border-color:var(--dark-line);}
.pkg-price-val{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:48px;font-style:italic;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1;color:var(--ink);}
.pkg-price-note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-dim);letter-spacing:.05em;}
.pkg.featured .pkg-price-note{color:var(--dark-dim);}
.pkg-list{list-style:none;margin-bottom:28px;flex:1;}
.pkg-list li{padding:10px 0;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink);display:flex;align-items:start;gap:10px;}
.pkg.featured .pkg-list li{color:var(--cream);}
.pkg-list li svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:var(--violet);fill:none;stroke-width:2.2;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;}
.pkg.featured .pkg-list li svg{stroke:var(--violet-hi);}
.pkg-list li.off{color:var(--ink-mute);}
.pkg-list li.off svg{stroke:var(--ink-mute);}
.pkg.featured .pkg-list li.off{color:var(--dark-mute);}
.pkg.featured .pkg-list li.off svg{stroke:var(--dark-mute);}
.pkg-fee-note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--ink-mute);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:-16px;margin-bottom:18px;padding-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.pkg.featured .pkg-fee-note{color:var(--dark-mute);border-color:var(--dark-line);}
.pkg-section-title{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--violet);letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px;margin-top:6px;font-weight:500;}
.pkg.featured .pkg-section-title{color:var(--violet-hi);}
.pkg-cta{width:100%;padding:14px 20px;border-radius:100px;text-align:center;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;transition:.3s;font-family:var(--sans);display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.pkg:not(.featured) .pkg-cta{background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--line-hi);color:var(--ink);}
.pkg:not(.featured) .pkg-cta:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--ink);}
.pkg.featured .pkg-cta{background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--violet);}
.pkg.featured .pkg-cta:hover{background:var(--violet-hi);border-color:var(--violet-hi);transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* Community free banner */
.pkg-free-banner{
background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;
padding:32px 40px;margin-bottom:24px;display:grid;
grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1.4fr auto;gap:48px;align-items:center;
position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.pkg-free-banner::before{
content:'';position:absolute;top:-50%;left:-10%;width:300px;height:300px;
background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--violet),transparent 70%);
opacity:.07;filter:blur(40px);pointer-events:none;
}
.pkg-free-banner > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.pfb-tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--violet);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;}
.pfb-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:32px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px;}
.pfb-name em{font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);}
.pfb-sub{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.55;}
.pfb-features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px 18px;}
.pfb-feat{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink);}
.pfb-feat svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:var(--violet);fill:none;stroke-width:2.2;flex-shrink:0;}
.pfb-right{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;gap:14px;}
.pfb-price{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:6px;}
.pfb-price-val{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:42px;font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);line-height:1;}
.pfb-price-note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-dim);letter-spacing:.05em;}

/* ============== TOOLS ============== */
.tools-section{padding:160px 40px;background:var(--cream);}
.tools-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:60px;max-width:700px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.tools-header h2{margin:0 auto 24px;}
.tools-header .section-intro{margin:0 auto;}
.tools-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;}
.tool-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:28px 24px;transition:.4s;display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:240px;}
.tool-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 24px 48px -16px rgba(31,27,46,0.12);}
.tool-preview{aspect-ratio:2.2/1;border-radius:10px;background:var(--dark);border:1px solid var(--dark-line);margin-bottom:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.tool-preview::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(0deg,transparent 0,transparent 3px,rgba(123,90,232,0.05) 4px,transparent 5px);background-size:100% 5px;}
.tool-value{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:38px;font-style:italic;color:var(--violet-hi);line-height:1;position:relative;z-index:1;text-shadow:0 0 16px var(--violet-glow);}
.tool-value small{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--dark-dim);margin-left:6px;font-style:normal;}
.tool-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);}
.tool-desc{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.5;flex:1;}
.tool-use{margin-top:16px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--violet);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;}

/* ============== CASE STUDIES ============== */
.case-section{padding:180px 40px;background:var(--cream-2);position:relative;}
.case-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:80px;max-width:740px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.case-header h2{margin:0 auto 24px;}
.case-header .section-intro{margin:0 auto;}
.case-eyebrow-red{color:var(--terracotta) !important;}
.case-eyebrow-red::before,.case-eyebrow-red::after{background:var(--terracotta) !important;}
.case-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-bottom:32px;}
.case-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;transition:.5s;display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative;}
.case-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);box-shadow:0 40px 80px -24px rgba(31,27,46,0.15);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.case-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--terracotta);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s;}
.case-card:hover::before{opacity:1;}
.case-top{padding:32px 32px 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:20px;}
.case-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(217,87,63,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(217,87,63,0.3);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--terracotta);text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;}
.case-tag::before{content:'';width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--terracotta);animation:pulse 1.4s infinite;}
.case-meta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;text-align:right;}
.case-meta strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;display:block;}
.case-body{padding:24px 32px 28px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.case-h{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:26px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--ink);}
.case-h em{font-style:italic;color:var(--terracotta);}
.case-narrative{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:14px 16px;margin-bottom:24px;padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.case-narrative dt{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;padding-top:2px;}
.case-narrative dd{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.5;}
.case-narrative dd strong{color:var(--terracotta);font-weight:500;}
.case-quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:17px;line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:24px;position:relative;padding-left:18px;border-left:2px solid var(--terracotta);}
.case-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:auto;}
.case-student{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.case-avatar{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink-dim),var(--ink));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--cream);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.05em;}
.case-student-info{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.3;}
.case-student-info strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;display:block;font-size:13px;}
.case-read{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--terracotta);text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;transition:.3s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.case-read:hover{gap:10px;}
.case-disclaimer{text-align:center;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.5;}

/* ============== LEGAL AID ============== */
.legal-section{padding:180px 40px;background:var(--cream);position:relative;}
.legal-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:80px;align-items:center;}
.legal-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:7px 14px 7px 10px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:24px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--ink-dim);text-transform:uppercase;}
.legal-badge-tag{background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:100px;font-weight:500;}
.legal-h{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,72px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin-bottom:28px;color:var(--ink);}
.legal-h em{font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);}
.legal-p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-dim);margin-bottom:32px;max-width:480px;}
.legal-features{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;margin-bottom:36px;}
.legal-feat{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;padding:16px 20px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;transition:.3s;}
.legal-feat:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);transform:translateX(4px);}
.legal-feat-icon{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;background:rgba(123,90,232,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(123,90,232,0.3);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.legal-feat-icon svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:var(--violet);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;}
.legal-feat-text{flex:1;}
.legal-feat-text strong{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:17px;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);display:block;margin-bottom:3px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.legal-feat-text span{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.5;}

.india-map{
position:relative;aspect-ratio:1/1.05;
background:var(--paper);border-radius:24px;padding:32px;
border:1px solid var(--line-hi);
box-shadow:0 40px 80px -24px rgba(31,27,46,0.15);
display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.map-header{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:20px;}
.map-title{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
.map-title-icon{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:7px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--violet-deep));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--cream);}
.map-title-icon svg{width:14px;height:14px;fill:currentColor;}
.map-title-t{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--ink-dim);text-transform:uppercase;}
.map-live{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--violet);letter-spacing:.1em;}
.map-live::before{content:'';width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--violet);animation:pulse 1.6s infinite;}
.map-svg-wrap{flex:1;position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;}
.map-svg{width:100%;height:100%;max-height:100%;}
.map-india-shape{fill:rgba(123,90,232,0.07);stroke:var(--violet);stroke-width:1;stroke-opacity:0.4;transition:fill .3s;}
.india-map:hover .map-india-shape{fill:rgba(123,90,232,0.12);}
.map-dot{fill:var(--violet);cursor:pointer;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--violet-glow));}
.map-dot-pulse{fill:var(--violet);opacity:0.4;}
.map-city-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;fill:var(--ink);letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;}
.map-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.map-stat{text-align:center;}
.map-stat-val{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:26px;font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);line-height:1;}
.map-stat-lbl{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;color:var(--ink-mute);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:6px;}

/* ============== EVENTS ============== */
.events-section{padding:160px 40px;background:var(--cream-2);}
.events-header{margin-bottom:60px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:end;}
.events-nav{display:flex;gap:8px;}
.ev-tag{padding:8px 14px;border-radius:100px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink-dim);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;transition:.3s;}
.ev-tag:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);color:var(--ink);}
.ev-tag.on{background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--violet);}
.events-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;}
.event-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;transition:.4s;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.event-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 24px 48px -16px rgba(31,27,46,0.12);}
.event-img{aspect-ratio:16/10;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(123,90,232,0.4),rgba(212,167,72,0.2) 50%,rgba(217,87,63,0.3));}
.event-img::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%,rgba(123,90,232,0.4) 0,transparent 40%),radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%,rgba(212,167,72,0.4) 0,transparent 40%);}
.event-img-2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(212,167,72,0.4),rgba(123,90,232,0.3) 60%,rgba(217,87,63,0.3));}
.event-img-3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(217,87,63,0.4),rgba(123,90,232,0.3) 60%,rgba(212,167,72,0.3));}
.event-date{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;background:var(--cream);padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);text-align:center;}
.event-date-day{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);line-height:1;}
.event-date-mo{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:2px;}
.event-tag{position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;background:var(--cream);padding:5px 10px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--line);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;color:var(--violet);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.event-body{padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;}
.event-city{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--ink-dim);letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;}
.event-h{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:19px;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:-.015em;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink);}
.event-p{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:16px;flex:1;}
.event-meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--ink-mute);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.event-meta .rsvp{color:var(--violet);}

/* ============== TEAM (CARELOOP STYLE) ============== */
.team-section{padding:180px 40px;background:var(--cream);}
.team-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:80px;max-width:760px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.team-header h2{margin:0 auto 24px;}
.team-header .section-intro{margin:0 auto;}

/* Founder spotlight */
.founder-block{
display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;
background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:28px;
padding:48px;margin-bottom:80px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.founder-block::before{
content:'';position:absolute;top:-50%;right:-20%;width:500px;height:500px;
background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--violet-glow),transparent 70%);
filter:blur(60px);pointer-events:none;
}
.founder-block > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.founder-photo{
aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:24px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--mustard));
display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
font-family:var(--serif);font-size:140px;font-style:italic;color:var(--cream);
}
.founder-photo::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,rgba(255,255,255,0.25),transparent 60%);}
.founder-photo::after{
content:'';position:absolute;bottom:16px;right:16px;
width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--cream);
background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%237B5AE8'><path d='M19 3a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14zM8.339 18.337v-8.59h-2.86v8.59h2.86zM6.91 8.575c.998 0 1.61-.66 1.61-1.487-.018-.846-.612-1.488-1.59-1.488-.978 0-1.617.642-1.617 1.488 0 .826.62 1.487 1.58 1.487h.018zm11.427 9.762h-.001V13.66c0-2.55-1.36-3.736-3.176-3.736-1.464 0-2.119.806-2.485 1.371V9.747h-2.857c.038.808 0 8.59 0 8.59h2.858v-4.797c0-.257.018-.514.094-.698.207-.514.677-1.046 1.467-1.046 1.035 0 1.45.788 1.45 1.945v4.596h2.858z'/></svg>");
background-size:30px;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;
border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.founder-info{padding-left:20px;}
.founder-tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--violet);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;}
.founder-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:54px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.025em;line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--ink);}
.founder-name em{font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);}
.founder-role{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-dim);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:24px;}
.founder-bio{font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:24px;}
.founder-quote{
font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;
color:var(--ink-dim);padding-left:18px;border-left:2px solid var(--violet);margin-bottom:28px;
}
.founder-meta{display:flex;gap:24px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.founder-meta-item{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-dim);}
.founder-meta-item strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;font-style:italic;}

/* Team groups */
.team-group{margin-bottom:60px;}
.team-group-title{
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
color:var(--ink-mute);margin-bottom:24px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
}
.team-group-title::before{content:'';width:24px;height:1px;background:var(--ink-mute);}
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;}
.team-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:24px;transition:.4s;text-align:center;}
.team-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 24px 48px -16px rgba(31,27,46,0.1);}
.team-photo{
width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:18px;
background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--mustard));
display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
font-family:var(--serif);font-size:54px;font-style:italic;color:var(--cream);
position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.team-photo::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,rgba(255,255,255,0.2),transparent 60%);}
.team-photo.p2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--terracotta),var(--mustard));}
.team-photo.p3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet-deep),var(--violet));}
.team-photo.p4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mustard),var(--rose));}
.team-photo.p5{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--violet-soft));}
.team-photo.p6{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--terracotta),var(--violet));}
.team-photo.p7{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet-hi),var(--mustard));}
.team-photo.p8{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--rose),var(--violet));}
.team-photo.p9{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--olive));}
.team-photo.p10{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mustard),var(--violet));}
.team-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:20px;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:4px;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);}
.team-role{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--violet);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;}
.team-uni{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.4;}
.team-cta{text-align:center;padding:32px;border:1px dashed var(--line-hi);border-radius:18px;background:var(--paper);margin-top:40px;}

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.meet-team-header .section-eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
.meet-team-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(32px,3.6vw,48px);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:18px;}
.meet-team-title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);}
.meet-team-intro{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.6;}

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.team-grid-leads{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px;}
.team-lead-card{
background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;
padding:28px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;
transition:.5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.team-lead-card::before{
content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:22px;
background:radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%,var(--violet-glow),transparent 60%);
opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;pointer-events:none;
}
.team-lead-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(31,27,46,0.15);}
.team-lead-card:hover::before{opacity:.5;}
.team-lead-card:hover .tlp-orb{animation-duration:6s;}
.team-lead-card:hover .tlp-initial{transform:scale(1.06);}

.team-lead-photo{
position:relative;width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;
background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--mustard));
display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;overflow:hidden;
box-shadow:0 14px 40px -12px var(--violet-glow);
}
.team-lead-photo.p3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet-deep),var(--violet-hi));}
.team-lead-photo.p4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--terracotta),var(--mustard));}
.team-lead-photo.p5{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--rose));}
.tlp-initial{
font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-size:54px;
color:var(--cream);position:relative;z-index:2;
text-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.tlp-orb{
position:absolute;border-radius:50%;
background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,0.5),transparent 70%);
filter:blur(8px);animation:tlpFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.tlp-o1{width:60px;height:60px;top:-10%;left:-10%;}
.tlp-o2{width:50px;height:50px;bottom:-15%;right:-15%;animation-delay:-3s;animation-direction:reverse;}
@keyframes tlpFloat{
0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);}
33%{transform:translate(15px,-10px) scale(1.15);}
66%{transform:translate(-10px,15px) scale(0.9);}
}

.team-lead-body{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.team-lead-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px;}
.team-lead-role{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--violet);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;}
.team-lead-desc{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.55;}

/* Founder photo upgraded */
.founder-photo .fp-initials{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:140px;color:var(--cream);position:relative;z-index:2;text-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);}
.founder-photo .fp-orbit{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;animation:fpOrbitSpin 60s linear infinite;}
@keyframes fpOrbitSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg);}}
.team-cta h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:24px;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink);}
.team-cta p{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-dim);margin-bottom:20px;}

/* ============== PARTNERS ============== */
.partners-section{padding:180px 40px;background:var(--cream-2);}
.partners-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:60px;max-width:700px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.partners-header h2{margin:0 auto 24px;}
.partners-header .section-intro{margin:0 auto;}
.partners-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;}
.partners-block{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;padding:48px 40px;transition:.4s;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.partners-block:hover{border-color:var(--line-hi);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(31,27,46,0.12);}
.partners-block::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-50%;right:-20%;width:300px;height:300px;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--violet),transparent 70%);opacity:.08;filter:blur(40px);}
.partners-block .p-tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--violet);letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;}
.partners-block h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:34px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--ink);}
.partners-block h3 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--violet);}
.partners-block p{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-dim);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:28px;}
.partners-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line-hi);transition:.3s;}
.partners-link:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--ink);gap:14px;}

/* Partner logos strip */
.partner-logos-strip{
display:flex;align-items:center;gap:40px;padding:24px 32px;
background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;
margin-bottom:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;
}
.pls-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;}
.pls-logos{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:36px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;}
.pls-logo{
font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:22px;color:var(--ink-dim);
transition:color .3s,transform .3s;
}
.pls-logo:hover{color:var(--violet);transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* Partner blocks - upgraded design */
.partners-block{
position:relative;padding:56px 44px 44px;
}
.partners-block .pb-num{
position:absolute;top:32px;right:32px;
font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:64px;line-height:1;
color:var(--violet);opacity:.18;font-weight:400;
}
.partners-block .pb-icon{
width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:14px;
background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--violet-deep));
color:var(--cream);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
margin-bottom:28px;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -10px var(--violet-glow);
}
.partners-block .pb-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;}
.pb-features{list-style:none;margin:24px 0 32px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.pb-features li{
display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:8px 0;
font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink);
}
.pb-features li svg{width:14px;height:14px;flex-shrink:0;}

/* Dark variant for Companies card */
.partners-block-dark{
background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--ink);
box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(31,27,46,0.3);
}
.partners-block-dark::before{background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--mustard),transparent 70%);opacity:.15;}
.partners-block-dark .pb-num{color:var(--mustard);opacity:.3;}
.partners-block-dark .pb-icon{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mustard),var(--mustard-deep, #B08B30));color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -10px rgba(212,167,72,0.5);}
.partners-block-dark .p-tag{color:var(--mustard);}
.partners-block-dark h3{color:var(--cream);}
.partners-block-dark h3 em{color:var(--mustard);}
.partners-block-dark p{color:var(--dark-dim);}
.partners-block-dark .pb-features{border-top-color:var(--dark-line);}
.partners-block-dark .pb-features li{color:var(--cream);}
.partners-link-light{
background:var(--dark-panel);border-color:var(--dark-line-hi);color:var(--cream);
}
.partners-link-light:hover{background:var(--mustard);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--mustard);}

/* Partners callout */
.partners-callout{
margin-top:32px;padding:28px 36px;
background:var(--paper);border:1px dashed var(--line-hi);border-radius:18px;
display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:32px;align-items:center;
}
.pc-eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--violet);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px;}
.pc-text{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.5;}
.pc-link{
display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;color:var(--ink);
padding:12px 18px;background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line-hi);
border-radius:100px;transition:.3s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.pc-link:hover{background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--violet);gap:14px;}
.pc-link svg{width:13px;height:13px;}

/* ============== LAUNCH ============== */
.launch-section{padding:200px 40px;position:relative;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;background:var(--dark);color:var(--dark-text);border-radius:40px 40px 0 0;margin-top:20px;}
.launch-section::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:900px;height:900px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--violet-glow),transparent 60%);filter:blur(80px);z-index:-1;}
.launch-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:7px 16px 7px 10px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--dark-panel);border:1px solid var(--dark-line);margin-bottom:32px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--dark-dim);text-transform:uppercase;}
.launch-eyebrow .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--violet);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--violet);animation:pulse 1.4s infinite;}
.launch-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(52px,7vw,120px);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin-bottom:32px;}
.launch-title em{font-style:italic;background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--violet),var(--mustard));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;}
.launch-sub{font-size:18px;color:var(--dark-dim);max-width:540px;margin:0 auto 44px;line-height:1.6;}
.launch-form{max-width:520px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;gap:10px;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}
.launch-input-row{display:flex;gap:10px;}
.launch-input{flex:1;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--dark-panel);border:1px solid var(--dark-line-hi);color:var(--dark-text);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:14px;transition:.3s;outline:none;}
.launch-input:focus{border-color:var(--violet);background:var(--dark-panel-hi);}
.launch-input::placeholder{color:var(--dark-mute);}
.launch-form .btn-primary{background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);}
.launch-form .btn-primary::before{background:var(--violet-hi);}
.launch-form-note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--dark-mute);text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:12px;}

/* ============== FOOTER ============== */
footer{padding:80px 40px 32px;background:var(--dark-2);color:var(--dark-text);}
.footer-newsletter{max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto 48px;padding:32px 40px;background:var(--dark-panel);border:1px solid var(--dark-line);border-radius:18px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;}
.fn-left h5{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--dark-text);}
.fn-left p{font-size:13px;color:var(--dark-dim);}
.fn-right{display:flex;gap:8px;}
.fn-input{flex:1;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--dark);border:1px solid var(--dark-line-hi);color:var(--dark-text);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;outline:none;}
.fn-btn{padding:12px 22px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);font-weight:500;font-size:13px;transition:.3s;}
.fn-btn:hover{background:var(--violet-hi);}
.footer-top{max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto 48px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;}
.footer-brand .logo{font-size:28px;margin:0 0 18px;display:block;color:var(--dark-text);}
.footer-brand .logo em{color:var(--violet);}
.footer-brand p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--dark-dim);line-height:1.65;max-width:340px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.footer-coord{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--dark-mute);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;}
.footer-social{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:4px;}
.footer-social a{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--dark-line-hi);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--dark-dim);transition:.3s;}
.footer-social a:hover{background:var(--violet);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--violet);}
.footer-social a svg{width:13px;height:13px;fill:currentColor;}
.footer-col h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--dark-mute);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;}
.footer-col li{margin-bottom:11px;}
.footer-col a{font-size:13px;color:var(--dark-dim);transition:.25s;}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--violet-hi);}
.footer-bottom{max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--dark-line);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:11px;color:var(--dark-mute);font-family:var(--mono);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;}

/* ============== REVEAL ============== */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px);transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.rd1{transition-delay:.08s;}.rd2{transition-delay:.16s;}.rd3{transition-delay:.24s;}.rd4{transition-delay:.32s;}

/* ============== RESPONSIVE ============== */
@media (max-width:1100px){
.hero-container{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:60px;}
.hero-visual{max-width:500px;margin:0 auto;}
.what-cards,.services-grid,.tools-grid,.events-grid,.packages-grid,.product-features,.case-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
.case-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
.team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
.steps-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
.steps-header,.events-header{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px;}
.product-hero,.alpha-hero,.partners-split,.legal-hero,.founder-block{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:50px;}
.pkg-free-banner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;text-align:left;}
.pfb-right{align-items:flex-start;}
.partners-callout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;}
.team-grid-leads{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
.what-contrast{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;}
.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
.footer-newsletter{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}
.contrast-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}
.founder-info{padding-left:0;}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
section,.hero,.what-section,.team-section,.packages-section,.partners-section,.launch-section,.tools-section,.events-section,.services-section,.product-section,.alpha-section,.case-section,.legal-section{padding:100px 20px;}
nav{padding:6px 6px 6px 14px;}
nav ul{display:none;}
.logo{margin-right:8px;font-size:16px;}
.what-cards,.services-grid,.tools-grid,.events-grid,.packages-grid,.product-features,.steps-grid,.team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
.footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;gap:8px;align-items:center;}
.log-entry{flex:0 0 300px;padding:24px;}
.partners-block,.founder-block{padding:32px 24px;}
.launch-input-row{flex-direction:column;}
.hero-postmark{width:84px;height:84px;top:-8px;right:-8px;}
.hero-postmark-inner{font-size:10px;}
.hero-postmark-inner strong{font-size:17px;}
.case-top{padding:24px 24px 0;}
.case-body{padding:20px 24px 24px;}
.awards-inner{gap:16px;}
.founder-name{font-size:36px;}
.founder-photo{font-size:80px;}
.team-lead-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;justify-items:center;gap:18px;}
.team-lead-photo{width:96px;height:96px;}
.tlp-initial{font-size:42px;}
.partners-block{padding:40px 24px 32px;}
.partners-block .pb-num{font-size:42px;top:24px;right:24px;}
.partner-logos-strip{gap:20px;padding:20px 24px;}
.pls-logos{gap:24px;}
.pls-logo{font-size:18px;}
.meet-team-title{font-size:30px;}
}
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<h2 class="section-title">A student community. <em>Not a consultancy.</em></h2>
<p class="section-intro">We built LTA because when we applied, we got burned by agents selling false promises. Now we're the community we wish we'd had — transparent, peer-led, built by students already studying in Germany.</p>
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<h3>Mentored by students, not salespeople.</h3>
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<h3>Every step, visible to you.</h3>
<p>Zenna — our application tracker — shows you live status on every document, every deadline, every decision. No black-box "we're working on it." You see exactly what's happening, when.</p>
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<h3>From application to first paycheque.</h3>
<p>Getting in is half the journey. We also help you find accommodation, set up your blocked account, clear your visa interview, and — via ALPHA Bootcamp — land your first job in Germany.</p>
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<p class="contrast-quote">"We're not in the <em>business</em> of getting you to Germany. We're in the community of people already there, helping you join us."</p>
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<p>Paired with a current student at your target university or programme. They sat where you're sitting. They know exactly what to say yes and no to.</p>
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<p>Draft your SOP, LORs, and CV with your mentor — all tracked in Zenna. Every document, every deadline, every status visible in real time.</p>
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<h2 class="section-title">The application tracker <em>that respects your time.</em></h2>
<p class="section-intro" style="margin-bottom:32px;">No more "any update?" emails. Zenna gives every LTA student a live feed of their applications — document status, deadlines, mentor notes, decisions. Built in-house, used by 500+ students every day.</p>
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<div class="case-top"><div class="case-tag">Scam alert</div><div class="case-meta"><strong>Kochi, KL</strong>Nov 2024</div></div>
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<h3 class="case-h">Agency charged ₹2.8L for a TUM admit <em>they never even applied for.</em></h3>
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<dd>Student paid <strong>₹2,80,000</strong> upfront to a Kochi-based "consultancy" promising guaranteed admission to TU Munich. Application was never submitted to the university.</dd>
<dt>How LTA helped</dt>
<dd>Connected the student with our <strong>Kochi legal partner within 36 hours</strong>. Free initial consultation, case filed under consumer protection act.</dd>
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<dd><strong>Full refund recovered.</strong> Agency's GST registration under review by tax authorities.</dd>
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<p class="case-quote">"I was ready to give up and tell my parents I'd wasted their savings. LTA's lawyer called me within a day. Got every rupee back."</p>
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<dd>Single agent issued <strong>14 forged offer letters</strong> from RWTH Aachen to collect ₹1.5L–₹3L "processing fees" per student. Students discovered the fraud only at visa interview.</dd>
<dt>How LTA helped</dt>
<dd>Consolidated all 14 students into a <strong>single group case</strong> with our Hyderabad legal partner. FIR filed at Cyberabad police station.</dd>
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<dd>Agent arrested under Sections 420, 468 IPC. <strong>11 of 14 students refunded.</strong> Case referenced in DAAD India fraud advisory.</dd>
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<p class="case-quote">"We thought we were alone. Turns out we were 14. LTA made us a group — that's when everything changed."</p>
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<dd>Student transferred <strong>€11,208</strong> for blocked account through an "approved agent." Money was routed to a personal account, not the bank. Agent disappeared.</dd>
<dt>How LTA helped</dt>
<dd>Flagged the fake agent to Fintiba directly (we're official partner). <strong>Bengaluru cyber cell notified within 4 hours.</strong></dd>
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<dd>Cyber cell traced transaction; <strong>€9,800 recovered.</strong> Fake "Fintiba verified" badge removed from 3 other websites after our report.</dd>
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<p class="case-quote">"The money was my entire visa proof. Losing it meant losing the admit. LTA found a cyber lawyer who knew exactly what to do."</p>
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<h3 class="case-h">APS "fast track" racket charged ₹45,000 for <em>a free process.</em></h3>
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<dt>What happened</dt>
<dd>Agent claimed they could "expedite" APS verification for <strong>₹45,000</strong>. In reality, APS is a standard ₹18,500 process with no expediting available.</dd>
<dt>How LTA helped</dt>
<dd>Partnered with <strong>6 Chennai students</strong> hit by the same agent. Chennai legal team filed a class complaint under the MRTP Act.</dd>
<dt>Outcome</dt>
<dd><strong>All 6 students refunded.</strong> Agent's consumer licence suspended.</dd>
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<p class="case-quote">"I almost paid. My mentor on LTA said 'stop, call this number first.' That phone call saved ₹45,000 — and four months of my life."</p>
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