:root {
  /* Animation timing & easing */
  --anim-fast: 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  --anim-med:  0.6s var(--ease-out);
  --anim-slow: 1s   var(--ease-out);
  --ease-out:  cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ================================= */
/* RESET & BASE                      */
/* ================================= */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  font-size: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ================================= */
/* UTILITY CLASSES                   */
/* ================================= */
.u-flex       { display: flex; }
.u-center     { justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.u-column     { flex-direction: column; }
.u-transition { transition: transform var(--anim-med), box-shadow var(--anim-med); }

/* ================================= */
/* KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS              */
/* ================================= */
@keyframes fade-in-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(2rem); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes fade-in-left {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-2rem); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fade-in-right {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(2rem); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fade-in-zoom {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

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

@keyframes scroll-left {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes scroll-right {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ================================= */
/* ANIMATE-ON-SHOW                   */
/* ================================= */
.animate {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-in-up var(--anim-med) forwards;
}

/* ================================= */
/* BUTTONS                           */
/* ================================= */
.button-container button,
.explore-button {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background-color var(--trans-fast), transform var(--trans-fast), box-shadow var(--trans-fast);
}
.button-container button::after,
.explore-button::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 120%; height: 120%;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 10%, transparent 10.01%);
  background-size: 10% 10%;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.2);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, opacity 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.button-container button:hover,
.explore-button:hover {
  background-color: #59afa2;
  transform: translateY(-0.25rem) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 1.25rem rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.button-container button:active::after,
.explore-button:active::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

/* ================================= */
/* Hero banner                       */
/* ================================= */
.hero-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
}
.hero-bg img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-dimmer {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 60, 85, 0.75);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1100px;
  padding: 10vh;
  margin: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md) 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: left;
  animation: slideIn 0.8s ease-out forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}
.hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-highlight {
  background: none;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  padding: 0;
}
.hero-subhead {
  font-size: var(--font-scale-sm);
  color: #eef5f7;
  max-width: 40ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.cta-button {
  font-size: var(--font-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast), box-shadow var(--trans-fast);
}
.cta-button.primary {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}
.cta-button.secondary {
  background: var(--color-light);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}
.cta-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* position all login buttons at top-right of hero */

.hero-logins {
  position: absolute;
  top: 70px;        /* ← matches your fixed navbar height */
  right: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 999;     /* above hero-dimmer/content */
}

/* pill-style login buttons */
.hero-logins .btn-login {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.hero-logins .btn-login:hover,
.hero-logins .btn-login:focus {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-primary, #2c3e50);
}

/* 2) Hide the dropdown by default */
.login-dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;               /* directly below the hamburger button */
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 60, 85, 0.9); /* semi‐dark backdrop */
  padding: var(--space-sm);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* 3) When “show” class is present, display as flex‐column */
.login-dropdown.show {
  display: flex;
}

/* 4) Style for the hamburger icon */
.login-hamburger {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-xs);
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}
.login-hamburger:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* 5) Override the .btn-login pills inside the dropdown to adapt to this dark background */
.login-dropdown .btn-login {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.login-dropdown .btn-login:hover,
.login-dropdown .btn-login:focus {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-primary, #2c3e50);
}

/* simple slide-in animation */
@keyframes slideIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-30px); }
}

/* ================== */
/* SECTION: STATS     */
/* ================== */

.stats-section {
  background-color: #0d3c55;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stats-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-around;
  max-width: 1200px;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 40px;
}

.stat-block {
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 140px;
}

.stat-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.stat-value {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: #f0f0f0;
}

.stat-block.with-icon .stat-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* ================================= */
/* BECOME SECTION                    */
/* ================================= */
.section-become {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #5e9d9f, #74c5b5);
  color: var(--color-light);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.become-content {
  max-width: 75rem;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Text + icon container */
.become-text {
  flex: 1 1 280px;
}

.text-with-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.supplier-buyer-image-large {
  width: 5rem;
  height: 5rem;
  padding: var(--space-xs);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0.1875rem 0.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

.supplier-buyer-image-large:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.text-content h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-scale-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 30px;
}

.text-content p {
  font-size: var(--font-base);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* “Explore more” link styling */
.explore-button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: background-color var(--trans-fast), transform var(--trans-fast);
}

.explore-button:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Image on the right side */
.become-image {
  flex: 1 1 280px;
  text-align: center;
}

.become-image img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
}

/* ================================= */
/* SLIDESHOWS                        */
/* ================================= */
.image-slideshow-section,
.carbon-slideshow-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
}

.slideshow-container,
.carbon-slideshow-container {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: clamp(200px, 30vh, 400px);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-light);
}

.slide,
.carbon-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}

.slide.active,
.carbon-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.slide img,
.carbon-slide img {
  display: block;
  max-width: var(--slideshow-img-max);
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

.slide img:hover,
.carbon-slide img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.slideshow-text h2,
.carbon-text h2 {
  font-size: 35;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.slideshow-text,
.carbon-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  
}

  /* ============================== */
  /* SECTION: VS – MPS Procurement Workflow */
  /* ============================== */

  /* Container base style */
    .workflow-container {
      padding: 80px 40px;
      text-align: center;
      background-color: #f9f9f9;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    .workflow-container h2 {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      color: #2a2a2a;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
    }

    .workflow-subtitle {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: #555;
      margin-top: -2rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      animation: fadeIn 1s ease-in-out 0.5s forwards;
      opacity: 0;
    }

    /* Workflow layout */
    .workflow-flow {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 60px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .workflow-flow.reverse {
      flex-direction: row-reverse;
    }

    .block {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Step bubbles */
    .step {
      padding: 16px 24px;
      display: inline-flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      white-space: nowrap;
      position: relative;
      transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      background-color: #fff;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
      max-width: 280px;
      min-width: 180px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      z-index: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Hover effect */
    .step:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03) rotateZ(-1deg);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }

    /* Gloss (“glans”) effect on hover */
    .step::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: -50%;
      left: -50%;
      width: 200%;
      height: 200%;
      background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 100%
      );
      transform: rotateZ(0deg) translate(-100%, -100%);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
      transition: all 0.6s ease-in-out;
      opacity: 0;
    }

    .step:hover::after {
      transform: rotateZ(15deg) translate(100%, 100%);
      opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Zoom icon & text on hover */
    .step:hover span,
    .step:hover::before {
      transform: scale(1.05);
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* BUYER STYLING */
    .buyer-step {
      border-left: 4px solid #2196f3;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e0f2ff, #cce9ff);
      color: #005fa3;
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.2);
      animation: fadeInLeft 0.6s ease forwards;
    }

    .buyer-step::before {
      content: "👤 Buyer";
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      color: #2196f3;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    /* SUPPLIER STYLING */
    .supplier-step {
      border-left: 4px solid #ff7043;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffe2d8, #ffd5c4);
      color: #b84300;
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.2);
      animation: fadeInRight 0.6s ease forwards;
    }

    .supplier-step::before {
      content: "🏭 Supplier";
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      color: #ff7043;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    /* Arrow (horizontal) */
    .arrow {
      font-size: 24px;
      color: #aaa;
    }

    /* Arrow Down (vertical, always visible) */
    .arrow-down {
      font-size: 24px;
      color: #aaa;
      margin-top: 10px;     /* space between bubble and arrow */
      opacity: 0;           /* start hidden; fadeIn will reveal */
      animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out forwards;
    }

    /* Synchronize arrow-down fade-in timing with the parent’s delay */
    .delay-4  .arrow-down  { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
    .delay-8  .arrow-down  { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
    .delay-12 .arrow-down  { animation-delay: 1.3s; }
    .delay-16 .arrow-down  { animation-delay: 1.7s; }

    /* Tooltip */
    .step .tooltip {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -34px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      background-color: #222;
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      padding: 6px 10px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      white-space: nowrap;
      z-index: 10;
    }

    .step:hover .tooltip {
      opacity: 1;
      bottom: -44px;
    }

    /* Fade animations and delays */
    .fade {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
    }

    .delay-1  { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
    .delay-2  { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
    .delay-3  { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
    .delay-4  { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
    .delay-5  { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
    .delay-6  { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
    .delay-7  { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
    .delay-8  { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
    .delay-9  { animation-delay: 1.0s; }
    .delay-10 { animation-delay: 1.1s; }
    .delay-11 { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
    .delay-12 { animation-delay: 1.3s; }
    .delay-13 { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
    .delay-14 { animation-delay: 1.5s; }
    .delay-15 { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
    .delay-16 { animation-delay: 1.7s; }
    .delay-17 { animation-delay: 1.8s; }
    .delay-18 { animation-delay: 1.9s; }
    .delay-19 { animation-delay: 2.0s; }

    /* Keyframes */
    @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from {
        transform: translateY(30px);
        opacity: 0;
      }
      to {
        transform: translateY(0px);
        opacity: 1;
      }
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; }
      to   { opacity: 1; }
    }

    @keyframes fadeInLeft {
      from {
        transform: translateX(-40px);
        opacity: 0;
      }
      to {
        transform: translateX(0);
        opacity: 1;
      }
    }

    @keyframes fadeInRight {
      from {
        transform: translateX(40px);
        opacity: 0;
      }
      to {
        transform: translateX(0);
        opacity: 1;
      }
    }

/* ============================== */
/* SECTION: Blogcards             */
/* ============================== */
.blog-section {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: #f9f9f9;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-title span {
  color: #007dc5;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.blog-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  color: #111;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blogcards-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.blog-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #222;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.card-body p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #555;
  text-align: left;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.read-btn {
  margin-top: 20px;
  color: #007dc5;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.read-btn:hover {
  background: #007dc5;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #007dc5;
}

.read-more-wrap {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.read-more-link {
  color: #007dc5;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.read-more-link:hover {
  color: #005a94;
}

.read-more-link span {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

/* ============================== */
/* SECTION: platform-info        */
/* ============================== */
.platform-info {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: #f9fcfe;
  font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

.platform-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.platform-label {
  color: #009fe3;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.platform-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1d1d1f;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.platform-intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.platform-columns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
}

.platform-box {
  flex: 1 1 45%;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 25px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.platform-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e1f3ff;
}

.platform-subtitle {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.platform-box ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.platform-box li {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
  color: #333;
  font-size: 15.5px;
}

.platform-box li::before {
  content: "✔";
  color: #2bc48a;
  font-size: 16px;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .platform-columns {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .platform-box {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
}

/* ================================= */
/* INDUSTRY LEADERS                  */
/* ================================= */
.industry-leaders-section {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm);
  background: #f9fafa; text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.industry-leaders-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--color-dark); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-weight: bold;
}
.leaders-carousel-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 100%;
}
.leaders-grid {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-md);
  animation: scroll-left 60s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
  user-select: none;
  padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
}
.leaders-grid.reverse {
  animation: scroll-right 60s linear infinite;
}
.leaders-grid:active {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.leader-logo {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 10rem; height: 7.5rem;
  background: var(--color-light);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0.375rem 0.75rem rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  transition: transform var(--trans-med), box-shadow var(--trans-med);
}
.leader-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-0.5rem) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0.75rem 1.25rem rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.leader-logo img {
  max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain;
}
.leader-buttons {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-md);
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ================================= */
/* TOP CATEGORIES & BRANDS           */
/* ================================= */
.top-categories-brands {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm);
  background: var(--color-light); color: var(--color-dark);
  text-align: center;
}
.top-categories-brands .section-title {
  font-size: var(--font-scale-md);
  font-weight: bold;
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-md);
}
.tags-container {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.875rem;
  justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.tag {
  background: #eef7f7; color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  font-size: var(--font-base);
  box-shadow: 0 0.125rem 0.375rem rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast), box-shadow var(--trans-fast), background-color var(--trans-fast);
}
.tag:hover {
  transform: translateY(-0.25rem);
  box-shadow: 0 0.375rem 0.75rem rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  background-color: #d7f0f3;
}

/* ================================= */
/* FAQ           */
/* ================================= */
  .faq-section {
    background: var(--color-light);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
  }

  /* FAQ Title */
  .faq-title {
    font-size: var(--font-scale-lg);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }

  /* Accordion Items */
  .faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-bg);
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  }
  .faq-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  /* Summary/Question Styling */
  .faq-item summary {
    font-size: var(--font-scale-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    padding-right: var(--space-lg);
    transition: color var(--trans-fast);
  }
  .faq-item summary:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  /* Hide default marker */
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
  }
  /* Custom toggle icon */
  .faq-item summary::after {
    content: '+';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: var(--font-scale-md);
    transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
  }
  /* When open, change icon */
  .faq-item[open] summary::after {
    content: '-';
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
  }

  /* Answer/Text Styling */
  .faq-item p {
    margin: var(--space-sm) 0 0;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: var(--line-height);
    padding-left: var(--space-sm);
  }

/* ================================= */
/* FOOTER                            */
/* ================================= */
.footer {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  color: #333;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 75rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Follow Us */
.footer-follow-us {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.footer-follow-us h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #335596;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}
.footer-follow-us h3:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.footer-social a {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Navigation links */
.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.footer-nav a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #555;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}
.footer-nav a:hover {
  background: rgba(51,85,150,0.1);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Contact Title */
.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Addresses */
.footer-addresses {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  justify-content: space-around;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.address-block {
  max-width: 17.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.address-block h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #335596;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.address-block a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.address-block a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  width: 100%;
  border-top: 1px solid #e4e4e4;
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ================================= */
/* RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (Optimized) */
/* ================================= */

:root {
  /* Breakpoints */
  --bp-sm: 40em;   /* 640px */
  --bp-md: 64em;   /* 1024px */
  --bp-lg: 75em;   /* 1200px */
}

/* -------------------------------- */
/* 1) GLOBAL NAV POSITION (Desktop) */
/* -------------------------------- */
.hero-logins {
  position: absolute;
  top: 70px;           /* height of fixed navbar */
  right: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
}
.inline-login { display: block; }
.login-hamburger,
.login-dropdown { display: none; }

/* -------------------------------- */
/* 2) TABLET & NARROW DESKTOP       */
/* (≤ 64em / 1024px)                */
/* -------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: var(--bp-md)) {
  /* Hero content push-down */
  .hero-content { margin-top: 6rem; }

  /* Login toggle */
  .inline-login { display: none; }
  .login-hamburger {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--space-xs);
    transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
  }
  .login-hamburger:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }

  /* Dropdown under toggle */
  .login-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5rem;
    right: 1rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: clamp(200px, 100vw-2rem, 300px);
    background: rgba(13,60,85,0.9);
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    display: none;
    z-index: 1000;
  }
  .login-dropdown.show { display: flex; }
  .login-dropdown .btn-login {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  }
  .login-dropdown .btn-login:hover,
  .login-dropdown .btn-login:focus {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-primary, #2c3e50);
  }
}

/* -------------------------------- */
/* 3) MOBILE PORTRAIT               */
/* (≤ 40em / 640px)                 */
/* -------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: var(--bp-sm)) {
  /* Nav panel */
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-top: var(--space-lg);
    background: var(--color-dark);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
    z-index: 999;
  }
  .nav-links.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav-links li { margin: var(--space-lg) 0; text-align: center; }
  .hamburger { display: block; z-index: 1000; }
  .nav-overlay { display: none; }
  .has-dropdown .dropdown { display: none; }
  .has-dropdown.open .dropdown { display: block; background: var(--color-dark); }

  /* Hero banner adjustments */
  .hero-content {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-heading { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6vw, 2.25rem); line-height: 1.2; }
  .hero-subhead {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: var(--space-md) auto;
    font-size: var(--font-scale-sm);
  }
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-xs); width: 100%; }

  /* Adjust login pills below navbar */
  .hero-logins {
    top: 5rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }
  .hero-logins .btn-login { font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem; }

  /* Stats section */
  .stats-container { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-md); }
  .stat-block { width: 100%; max-width: 280px; }

  /* Become section */
  .become-content { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .become-text, .become-image { width: 100%; }
  .text-with-icon { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); }
  .supplier-buyer-image-large { width: 4rem; height: 4rem; }

  /* Slideshows */
  .image-slideshow-section,
  .carbon-slideshow-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .slideshow-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .slideshow-text,
  .carbon-text { padding: var(--space-sm); text-align: center; }
  .slide img,
  .carbon-slide img { max-width: 100%; }

  /* Workflow: vertical stack */
  .workflow-flow { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center; }
  .arrow { display: none; }
  .arrow-down { display: inline-block; }
  .step { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; }

  /* Platform info: stack columns */
  .platform-columns { flex-direction: column; }
  .platform-box { width: 100%; }

  /* Blogcards spacing */
  .blogcards-wrapper { gap: var(--space-md); }
  .blog-card img { height: auto; }

  /* Leaders logos size */
  .leader-logo { width: 8rem; height: 6rem; }
  .leader-logo img { max-height: 100%; }

  /* Tags container */
  .tags-container { justify-content: center; }
  .tag { padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm); font-size: 0.875rem; }

  /* Footer addresses */
  .footer-addresses { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-md); }
  .address-block { max-width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* -------------------------------- */
/* 4) MID-SIZED SCREENS            */
/* (41em – 64em / 641px – 1023px)   */
/* -------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: calc(var(--bp-sm) + 1px)) and (max-width: var(--bp-md)) {
  /* Navigation layout reset */
  .nav-links { position: static; flex-direction: row; background: transparent; transform: none; }
  .nav-links li { margin: 0 var(--space-sm); }
  .hamburger, .nav-overlay { display: none; }
  .has-dropdown .dropdown { position: absolute; background: var(--color-light); display: none; }
  .has-dropdown:hover .dropdown { display: block; }

  /* Hero padding & margins */
  .hero-content { padding: var(--space-md) calc(var(--space-md) * 2); margin-top: var(--space-md); }
  .hero-heading { font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 2.75rem); }
  .hero-subhead { max-width: 50ch; }

  /* Hero logins below navbar */
  .hero-logins { top: 4.5rem; right: 1rem; gap: 0.5rem; }

  /* Stats: horizontal wrap */
  .stats-container { justify-content: space-between; }
  .stat-block { flex: 1 1 45%; }

  /* Become: side by side */
  .become-content { flex-direction: row; }
  .become-text, .become-image { flex: 1 1 45%; }

  /* Workflow step width */
  .step { max-width: 240px; }

  /* Platform info columns */
  .platform-box { flex: 1 1 45%; }

  /* Leaders size */
  .leader-logo { width: 9rem; height: 7rem; }

  /* Tags align start */
  .tags-container { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .tag { padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm); }

  /* Footer addresses row */
  .footer-addresses { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .address-block { flex: 1 1 45%; }
}

/* -------------------------------- */
/* 5) DESKTOP                       */
/* (≥ 64em / 1024px)                */
/* -------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: var(--bp-md)) {
  /* Reset nav & hero logins */
  .nav-links, .hero-logins { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .hero-content { padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg) var(--space-md); }
  .hero-heading { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3rem); }
  .hero-subhead { max-width: 45ch; }

  /* Stats: no wrap */
  .stats-container { flex-wrap: nowrap; }
  .stat-block { flex: 1 1 auto; max-width: 200px; }

  /* Slideshows padding */
  .image-slideshow-section,
  .carbon-slideshow-section { padding: var(--space-lg); gap: var(--space-lg); }

  /* Blogcards & tags justify center */
  .blogcards-wrapper, .tags-container { justify-content: center; }
  .blogcards-wrapper { gap: var(--space-lg); }
}


/* ============================ */
/* FIXED-SIZE “PRETTY” SLIDESHOW */
/* ============================ */

/* Wrap both types of slideshows in a card-like container */
.slideshow-container img,
.carbon-slideshow-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;    /* show the whole image */
}

/* Ensure slides fill the container and transition nicely */
.slide,
.carbon-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  animation: fadeInZoom var(--trans-med) ease-in-out forwards;
}

/* Only active slide is visible */
.slide.active,
.carbon-slide.active {
  display: block;
}

/* Hover “pop” effect */
.slideshow-container:hover img,
.carbon-slideshow-container:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}