    /* =========================================================
       Tokens (mirrors auction-details.html / v3-mobile)
       ========================================================= */
    *,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
    :root{
      --bg:#0b1220;
      --surface:#ffffff;
      --surface-2:#f8fafc;
      --border:#e5e7eb;
      --text:#0f172a;
      --muted:#64748b;
      --primary:#2481bc;
      --primary-dark:#1a6494;
      --success:#16a34a;
      --success-light:#dcfce7;
      --danger:#dc2626;
      --warn:#f59e0b;
      --accent:#7c3aed;
      --shadow-sm:0 1px 3px rgba(15,23,42,.10);
      --shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(15,23,42,.14);
      --shadow-lg:0 20px 48px rgba(15,23,42,.24);
      --radius:14px;
      --radius-sm:10px;
      --radius-lg:20px;
      --radius-button:6px;
      /* Unique to this page: Bebas Neue + Sora pairing. Bebas is a
         condensed uppercase display font used for the hero H1 to give
         the "how it works" pitch a bold, editorial feel; Sora is the
         body font (Inter substitute — friendlier x-height). */
      --font-body:'Sora',system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,sans-serif;
      --font-display:'Bebas Neue','Sora',sans-serif;
    }
    html,body{margin:0;padding:0;font-family:var(--font-body);color:var(--text);background:var(--surface-2);scroll-behavior:smooth}
    /* Standard diner-surface background with a floor of 40px so the
       final CTA never sits flush against the viewport bottom. */
    body{
      min-height:100vh;
      background:
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at 10% -10%, rgba(124,58,237,.10), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at 110% 0%, rgba(36,129,188,.12), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(700px 420px at 50% 60%, rgba(22,163,74,.05), transparent 70%),
        #eef2f7;
      padding-bottom:40px;
      position:relative;
    }
    /* Subtle diagonal-line pattern layered above the gradient — adds
       a bit of paper-texture feel without heavy imagery. position:fixed
       so it doesn't repeat/scroll; z-index:-1 keeps it below content. */
    body::before{
      content:"";
      position:fixed;
      inset:0;
      pointer-events:none;
      background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(36,129,188,.02) 0 2px, transparent 2px 16px);
      opacity:.8;
      z-index:-1;
    }
    img{max-width:100%;display:block}
    button{font-family:inherit}
    a{color:inherit}

    /* Fixed 3px scroll-progress bar at the very top. Width updated by JS. */
    .scroll-progress{
      position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0%;z-index:90;
      background:linear-gradient(90deg,#22d3ee,#7c3aed,#16a34a);
      box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(124,58,237,.5);
      transition:width .1s linear;
    }

    /* =========================================================
       Top bar — sticky nav shared with the diner surface
       =========================================================
       Same structure as index.html. "How It Works" carries .active. */
    .topbar{
      position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
      background:rgba(11,18,32,.92);backdrop-filter:saturate(1.4) blur(10px);
      color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    }
    .topbar-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:12px 16px}

    /* --- Admin dropdown (Documentation / Vendor tools / Portals) ---
       Shared discovery menu. Toggled by JS below with outside-click
       and Escape handlers. */
    .admin-menu{position:relative;display:inline-block;flex:0 0 auto}
    .admin-btn{
      background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;border:0;
      border-radius:6px;padding:7px 12px;cursor:pointer;
      font-family:inherit;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:700;
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
      transition:background .15s ease;
    }
    .admin-btn:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
    .admin-btn[aria-expanded="true"]{background:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
    .admin-btn > i.fa-cogs{color:#22d3ee;font-size:.95rem}
    .admin-btn .admin-caret{color:#cbd5e1;font-size:.78rem;margin-left:2px;transition:transform .2s ease}
    .admin-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .admin-caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}
    .admin-dropdown{
      position:absolute;top:100%;right:0;left:auto;
      margin-top:6px;min-width:210px;
      background:rgba(11,18,32,.98);
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      border-radius:10px;padding:6px;
      box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
      z-index:60;
    }
    .admin-dropdown[hidden]{display:none}
    .admin-link{
      display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
      padding:9px 12px;border-radius:6px;
      color:#cbd5e1;text-decoration:none;
      font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;
      transition:background .15s ease,color .15s ease;
    }
    .admin-link:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);color:#fff}
    .admin-link.active{background:rgba(34,211,238,.15);color:#fff}
    .admin-link i{color:#22d3ee;width:14px;text-align:center;font-size:.92rem}
    .admin-section-label{
      font-size:.66rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.7px;text-transform:uppercase;
      color:#94a3b8;padding:8px 12px 4px;
    }
    .admin-divider{
      height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);margin:6px 4px;
    }
    @media (max-width:559.98px){
      .admin-btn{padding:6px 10px;font-size:.86rem;gap:6px}
      .admin-btn-label{display:none}
    }
    .brand{
      font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.5px;font-size:1.25rem;
      display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;text-decoration:none;color:#fff;
    }
    .brand .dot{
      width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#22d3ee,#7c3aed);
      box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(34,211,238,.7);
    }
    .nav-toggle{margin-left:auto;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;border:0;border-radius:6px;padding:11px 14px;min-width:44px;min-height:44px;cursor:pointer}
    .topnav{display:none}
    .nav-link{
      background:transparent;border:0;font-family:inherit;color:#cbd5e1;
      text-decoration:none;font-size:.92rem;padding:6px 10px;border-radius:8px;
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;cursor:pointer;
    }
    .nav-link:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff}
    .nav-link.active{background:rgba(36,129,188,.25);color:#fff}
    @media (min-width:900px){
      .nav-toggle{display:none}
      .topnav{display:flex;gap:4px;margin-left:auto;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
    }
    .topnav.open{
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:2px;
      padding:8px 12px;background:rgba(11,18,32,.98);
      position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    }
    @media (min-width:900px){.topnav.open{position:static;flex-direction:row;background:transparent;padding:0;border:0}}

    /* =========================================================
       Hero — "Your wallet's new best friend"
       =========================================================
       Same dark navy → blue → purple gradient used across the diner
       surface, plus two drifting diagonal light beams (same pattern
       as auction-details) + five falling coin emojis. Larger vertical
       padding than other pages since this is the marketing entry point. */
    .hero{
      position:relative;overflow:hidden;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b1220,#1a6494 55%,#7c3aed 110%);
      color:#fff;padding:64px 20px 90px;
    }
    /* Two tilted, blurred light beams that slowly drift up-and-down.
       Same pattern as auction-details.html. */
    .hero-lights{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
    .hero-lights .beam{
      position:absolute;
      width:40vw;
      height:180%;
      top:-40%;
      transform:rotate(22deg);
      opacity:.25;
      filter:blur(8px);
      background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(34,211,238,.55), rgba(34,211,238,0));
      animation:beamDrift 14s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .hero-lights .beam.b2{
      right:2%;
      left:auto;
      transform:rotate(-18deg);
      background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(236,72,153,.45), rgba(236,72,153,0));
      animation-duration:18s;
    }
    .hero-lights .beam.b1{left:8%}
    @keyframes beamDrift{
      0%,100%{transform:translateY(-3%) rotate(22deg)}
      50%{transform:translateY(6%) rotate(26deg)}
    }
    .hero::before,.hero::after{
      content:"";position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(50px);opacity:.55;pointer-events:none;
    }
    .hero::before{width:300px;height:300px;background:#22d3ee;top:-80px;left:-60px;animation:floatA 9s ease-in-out infinite}
    .hero::after {width:340px;height:340px;background:#ec4899;bottom:-120px;right:-60px;animation:floatB 11s ease-in-out infinite}
    @keyframes floatA{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(20px)}}
    @keyframes floatB{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}50%{transform:translate(-12px,-18px)}}
    /* Falling coin confetti */
    .coin{
      position:absolute;font-size:1.4rem;opacity:.9;pointer-events:none;
      animation:coinFall linear infinite;
    }
    .coin.c1{left:14%;top:-40px;animation-duration:9s;animation-delay:0s}
    .coin.c2{left:32%;top:-40px;animation-duration:11s;animation-delay:1.6s}
    .coin.c3{left:58%;top:-40px;animation-duration:8s;animation-delay:.8s}
    .coin.c4{left:78%;top:-40px;animation-duration:12s;animation-delay:3s}
    .coin.c5{left:90%;top:-40px;animation-duration:10s;animation-delay:2.2s}
    @keyframes coinFall{
      0%  {transform:translateY(-40px) rotate(0);opacity:0}
      10% {opacity:.9}
      90% {opacity:.9}
      100%{transform:translateY(110vh) rotate(720deg);opacity:0}
    }

    .hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:18px}
    .hero-tag{
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;
      font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.6px;text-transform:uppercase;
    }
    .hero-tag .pulse-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#22d3ee;box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,211,238,.7);animation:pulse 1.6s infinite}
    @keyframes pulse{
      0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,211,238,.6)}
      70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(34,211,238,0)}
      100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,211,238,0)}
    }
    /* Hero headline uses the Bebas Neue display font — condensed,
       uppercase, editorial feel. NOTE: letter-spacing is declared
       twice (-1px then .8px) — CSS cascade takes the latter value
       (.8px), which is what the designed spacing needs. */
    .hero h1{
      margin:0;font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.6rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-1px;line-height:1.05;
      font-family:var(--font-display);
      text-transform:uppercase;
      letter-spacing:.8px;
    }
    .hero h1 .gradient-text{
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#22d3ee 0%,#a78bfa 50%,#fbcfe8 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
      background-size:200% 200%;animation:gradShift 8s ease infinite;
    }
    @keyframes gradShift{0%,100%{background-position:0% 50%}50%{background-position:100% 50%}}
    .hero p.lead{
      margin:0;font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.15rem);line-height:1.55;opacity:.92;
    }
    .hero-cta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;margin-top:8px}

    /* =========================================================
       Hype strip — scrolling marquee under the top bar
       =========================================================
       Dark strip that continuously scrolls a row of "live drop / bidder
       war / hottest category" headlines. Unique to this page.
       Trick: the markup duplicates each item so translateX(-50%) at
       the end lines up perfectly with the start of the duplicates — the
       loop is seamless. 22s linear infinite gives a slow, subtle drift. */
    .hype-strip{
      margin-top:-1px;
      background:#06101e;
      color:#dbeafe;
      border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      overflow:hidden;
      position:relative;
      z-index:3;
    }
    .hype-track{
      display:flex;
      gap:28px;
      padding:10px 0;
      width:max-content;
      white-space:nowrap;
      animation:hypeScroll 22s linear infinite;
      font-size:.82rem;
      font-weight:700;
      letter-spacing:.5px;
      text-transform:uppercase;
    }
    .hype-item i{color:#22d3ee;margin-right:6px}
    @keyframes hypeScroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

    /* =========================================================
       Layout — vertical spine under the hero
       =========================================================
       margin-top:-50px lifts the stat strip up into the hero's bottom
       edge so the transition reads as one composition. */
    .wrap{
      max-width:1180px;margin:-50px auto 0;padding:0 16px 48px;position:relative;z-index:2;
      display:grid;gap:32px;
    }

    /* =========================================================
       Stat strip — 4 animated counters (headline social proof)
       =========================================================
       Same pattern as index.html. auto-fit(minmax(160px,1fr)) collapses
       gracefully across breakpoints. Numbers animate up from 0 in the JS
       when the strip scrolls into view. */
    .stat-strip{
      display:grid;gap:14px;
      grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));
      background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:22px;
      box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
      animation:cardIn .6s ease both;
    }
    .stat-tile{
      text-align:center;padding:14px 10px;border-radius:var(--radius);
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(36,129,188,.04),rgba(124,58,237,.04));
      border:1px solid rgba(36,129,188,.1);
      transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;
    }
    .stat-tile:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
    .stat-tile .v{
      font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.4rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.5px;line-height:1;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2481bc,#7c3aed);
      -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
    }
    .stat-tile .v.green{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#16a34a,#15803d);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
    .stat-tile .v.amber{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f59e0b,#b45309);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
    .stat-tile .v.cyan {background:linear-gradient(135deg,#22d3ee,#0891b2);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
    .stat-tile .k{margin-top:6px;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.6px}

    /* =========================================================
       Section wrapper + reveal-on-scroll animations
       =========================================================
       section.block is a base class for any main-content section —
       gives it the fade+slide-up entry via cardIn. Sections with an
       explicit id get scroll-margin-top:80px so anchor jumps clear
       the sticky topbar. */
    section.block{
      animation:cardIn .6s ease both;
      opacity:0;
    }
    section[id]{scroll-margin-top:80px}
    @keyframes cardIn{
      0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}
      100%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
    }
    /* Reveal-on-scroll helper applied via IntersectionObserver */
    .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .65s ease,transform .65s ease}
    .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

    .section-head{text-align:center;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 22px}
    .section-tag{
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
      background:rgba(36,129,188,.10);color:var(--primary);
      padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:800;
      letter-spacing:.7px;text-transform:uppercase;
    }
    .section-head h2{
      margin:14px 0 10px;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem);
      font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.5px;line-height:1.15;
    }
    .section-head p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55;font-size:1rem}

    /* =========================================================
       Why Fizook — 3 value-prop cards ("They come to you" / "Prices
       only go down" / "Hold & compare")
       =========================================================
       auto-fit(minmax(260px,1fr)) flows into 3/2/1 columns based on
       viewport. Each card has a colored icon (blue/green/purple) —
       the ::after left stripe and ::before corner glow are matched
       to that color via :has() further down in the CSS. */
    .why-grid{
      display:grid;gap:16px;
      grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
    }
    .why-card{
      background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px 22px 22px 26px;
      box-shadow:var(--shadow);
      transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
      position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    }
    .why-card::before{
      content:"";position:absolute;left:-30px;top:-30px;width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;
      background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(36,129,188,.12),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;
    }
    .why-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:#cbd5e1}
    .why-icon{
      width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;
      display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:1.2rem;
      box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
      transition:transform .25s ease;
    }
    .why-card:hover .why-icon{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08)}
    .why-icon.blue{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2481bc,#1a6494)}
    .why-icon.purple{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7c3aed,#5b21b6)}
    .why-icon.green{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#16a34a,#15803d)}
    .why-card h3{margin:14px 0 6px;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800}
    .why-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.5}

    /* =========================================================
       Old vs New — side-by-side comparison with animated arrow
       =========================================================
       On ≥760px: 1fr | auto | 1fr grid where the arrow sits between
       .vs-card.bad (red-tinted, "old way") and .vs-card.good
       (green-tinted, "Fizook way"). The middle arrow bounces
       horizontally on bounceX to visually connect the two sides.
       On phones the arrow is hidden and cards stack vertically. */
    .vs-grid{
      display:grid;gap:14px;
      grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));
      align-items:stretch;
    }
    .vs-card{
      border-radius:var(--radius);padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--border);
      background:var(--surface);position:relative;
    }
    /* Red-tint "bad" card + green-tint "good" card. */
    .vs-card.bad{
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fef2f2);
      border-color:#fecaca;
    }
    .vs-card.good{
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#dcfce7);
      border-color:#86efac;
    }
    .vs-tag{
      display:inline-block;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.7px;
      text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:10px;
    }
    .vs-tag.bad{background:#fee2e2;color:#b91c1c}
    .vs-tag.good{background:var(--success-light);color:#15803d}
    .vs-card h3{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800}
    .vs-list{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
    .vs-list li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;padding:6px 0;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--text)}
    .vs-list li i{flex:0 0 18px;margin-top:3px}
    .vs-list.bad li i{color:#dc2626}
    .vs-list.good li i{color:#16a34a}
    /* Bouncing purple arrow between the two vs-cards on desktop. */
    .vs-arrow{
      display:none;
      align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--accent);
      animation:bounceX 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes bounceX{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}50%{transform:translateX(8px)}}
    @media (min-width:760px){.vs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr}.vs-arrow{display:flex}}

    /* =========================================================
       Steps — 4-card tutorial with alternating text/demo layout
       =========================================================
       Each .step is a 2-column split at ≥760px (text left, demo right).
       .step.alt flips the order via CSS grid `order`: text right,
       demo left. Alternating creates the classic zig-zag tutorial
       rhythm without duplicating markup. */
    .steps{display:grid;gap:18px}
    .step{
      display:grid;gap:18px;align-items:center;
      grid-template-columns:1fr;
      background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px 22px 22px 26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
      position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    }
    @media (min-width:760px){
      .step{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
      .step.alt > .step-text{order:2}
      .step.alt > .step-demo{order:1}
    }
    /* Numbered badge — colored gradient square with the step number.
       .s1-.s4 variants match the 4-step color progression:
       blue (step 1) → purple (2) → green (3) → amber (4). */
    .step-text .step-num{
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
      width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem;
      box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);margin-bottom:10px;
    }
    .step-num.s1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2481bc,#1a6494)}
    .step-num.s2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7c3aed,#5b21b6)}
    .step-num.s3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#16a34a,#15803d)}
    .step-num.s4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f59e0b,#b45309)}
    .step-text h3{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.3px}
    .step-text p{margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55}
    /* Feature-checklist bullets below each step description. */
    .step-text ul.bullets{margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:0;list-style:none}
    .step-text ul.bullets li{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:flex-start;padding:4px 0;font-size:.92rem}
    .step-text ul.bullets li i{color:var(--success);flex:0 0 16px;margin-top:3px}

    /* =========================================================
       Section accent stripes (:has()-driven color coordination)
       =========================================================
       Same pattern as index.html / auction-details.html: a colored
       left stripe (::before) and soft top-left corner glow (::after)
       whose color is picked up from the inner .why-icon or .step-num
       color variant via :has(). No manual color wiring per card — the
       CSS selector chain auto-matches. */
    .why-card::after{
      content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,#2481bc,#1a6494);
      border-top-left-radius:var(--radius);border-bottom-left-radius:var(--radius);
      z-index:1;
    }
    .why-card:has(.why-icon.blue)::after  {background:linear-gradient(180deg,#2481bc,#1a6494)}
    .why-card:has(.why-icon.purple)::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#7c3aed,#5b21b6)}
    .why-card:has(.why-icon.green)::after {background:linear-gradient(180deg,#16a34a,#15803d)}
    .why-card:has(.why-icon.purple)::before{background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(124,58,237,.12),transparent 70%)}
    .why-card:has(.why-icon.green)::before {background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(22,163,74,.12),transparent 70%)}
    .why-card > *{position:relative;z-index:2}

    .step::before{
      content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,#2481bc,#1a6494);
      border-top-left-radius:var(--radius);border-bottom-left-radius:var(--radius);
      z-index:1;
    }
    .step::after{
      content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:60%;height:140px;
      background:radial-gradient(ellipse at top left,rgba(36,129,188,.10),transparent 70%);
      pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    }
    .step:has(.step-num.s1)::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#2481bc,#1a6494)}
    .step:has(.step-num.s1)::after {background:radial-gradient(ellipse at top left,rgba(36,129,188,.10),transparent 70%)}
    .step:has(.step-num.s2)::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#7c3aed,#5b21b6)}
    .step:has(.step-num.s2)::after {background:radial-gradient(ellipse at top left,rgba(124,58,237,.10),transparent 70%)}
    .step:has(.step-num.s3)::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#16a34a,#15803d)}
    .step:has(.step-num.s3)::after {background:radial-gradient(ellipse at top left,rgba(22,163,74,.10),transparent 70%)}
    .step:has(.step-num.s4)::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f59e0b,#b45309)}
    .step:has(.step-num.s4)::after {background:radial-gradient(ellipse at top left,rgba(245,158,11,.10),transparent 70%)}
    .step > *{position:relative;z-index:2}
    /* Shared shell for each of the 4 step demos. min-height:240px
       ensures short demos still have a consistent card height. */
    .step-demo{
      border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--surface-2));
      padding:18px;min-height:240px;
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
      position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    }

    /* --- Demo 1: form-preview mock (Step 1 — "Set up your auction")
       Small styled tiles that mimic the actual auction-details form.
       .fake-field / .fake-pill are UI mocks, not real inputs. */
    .form-preview{display:grid;gap:8px}
    .form-preview .row{
      display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px;
    }
    .fake-field{
      background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:8px;
      padding:8px 10px;font-size:.84rem;
    }
    .fake-field .lab{font-size:.62rem;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.6px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px}
    .fake-field .val{font-weight:600;color:var(--text)}
    .fake-toggles{display:flex;gap:6px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:4px}
    .fake-pill{padding:5px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;border:1px solid var(--border);background:#fff;color:var(--muted)}
    .fake-pill.active{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2481bc,#1a6494);color:#fff;border-color:transparent}

    /* --- Demo 2: pulsing start button (Step 2 — "Press Start")
       Green CTA that gently breathes (startWiggle) and emits an
       expanding ring (startRipple pseudo). cursor:default because
       it's demo-only — not actually clickable. */
    .demo-start{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;height:100%}
    .start-btn-demo{
      position:relative;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#16a34a,#15803d);color:#fff;
      border:0;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 30px;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800;
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;cursor:default;
      box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(22,163,74,.32);
      animation:startWiggle 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes startWiggle{
      0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}
      50%   {transform:scale(1.05)}
    }
    .start-btn-demo::after{
      content:"";position:absolute;inset:-6px;border-radius:18px;
      border:3px solid rgba(22,163,74,.4);
      animation:startRipple 1.8s ease-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes startRipple{
      0%  {transform:scale(.85);opacity:.9}
      100%{transform:scale(1.4);opacity:0}
    }
    .start-hint{margin-top:14px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center}

    /* --- Demo 3: live bidder grid with dropping prices (Step 3)
       This one is INTERACTIVE — the JS tick() loop drops each price
       every N ms; user can adjust speed via the range slider or fire
       a "Turbo drop" burst button that triggers 4 rapid ticks +
       spark particles. 4-column grid on desktop, 2-column on tiny phones. */
    .bidder-grid-demo{
      display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:8px;
    }
    /* Speed control row above the demo grid — range slider (left)
       + turbo-burst button (right). Wraps on narrow screens. */
    .demo-tools{
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:space-between;
      gap:10px;
      margin-bottom:10px;
      flex-wrap:wrap;
    }
    .speed-wrap{
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      gap:8px;
      color:var(--muted);
      font-size:.74rem;
      font-weight:700;
      letter-spacing:.4px;
      text-transform:uppercase;
    }
    .speed-wrap input[type="range"]{
      width:130px;
      accent-color:#2481bc;
      cursor:pointer;
    }
    /* Orange "Turbo drop" pill button — user clicks to force a
       rapid burst of 4 ticks + a spark particle explosion. */
    .turbo-btn{
      border:0;
      border-radius:999px;
      padding:6px 12px;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f97316,#ea580c);
      color:#fff;
      font-size:.72rem;
      font-weight:800;
      letter-spacing:.4px;
      text-transform:uppercase;
      cursor:pointer;
      box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(234,88,12,.3);
      transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease;
    }
    .turbo-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 16px rgba(234,88,12,.36)}
    .bd-card{
      background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;
      padding:8px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    }
    .bd-card.best{border-color:#22c55e;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(34,197,94,.18)}
    .bd-card.best::after{
      content:"BEST";position:absolute;top:4px;right:4px;
      font-size:.55rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.5px;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#16a34a,#15803d);color:#fff;
      padding:2px 5px;border-radius:999px;
    }
    .bd-logo{
      width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#cbd5e1,#94a3b8);
      margin:0 auto 6px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:.84rem;
    }
    .bd-logo.b1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ef4444,#b91c1c)}
    .bd-logo.b2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f59e0b,#b45309)}
    .bd-logo.b3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#10b981,#047857)}
    .bd-logo.b4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3b82f6,#1d4ed8)}
    .bd-logo.b5{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#8b5cf6,#6d28d9)}
    .bd-logo.b6{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ec4899,#be185d)}
    .bd-logo.b7{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#06b6d4,#0e7490)}
    .bd-logo.b8{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f43f5e,#9f1239)}
    .bd-name{font-size:.65rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
    .bd-price{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--primary);transition:color .3s ease,transform .3s ease}
    .bd-price.flash{color:#16a34a;transform:scale(1.15);animation:pricePop .35s ease}
    .bd-was{font-size:.6rem;color:var(--muted);text-decoration:line-through}
    @keyframes pricePop{0%{transform:scale(1)}45%{transform:scale(1.18)}100%{transform:scale(1.04)}}

    /* --- Demo 4: held-offer tray (Step 4 — "Hold & accept")
       8-slot grid showing a mix of .filled slots (meal emoji + price
       on green tint) and .empty slots (dashed diagonal-stripe fill).
       Non-interactive — visual only. */
    .held-demo{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:6px}
    .held-slot{
      aspect-ratio:1.1/1;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid var(--border);
      background:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;position:relative;
      text-align:center;padding:6px;
    }
    /* Empty slot: dashed border + diagonal stripe pattern (repeating linear-gradient). */
    .held-slot.empty{
      background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,#f8fafc,#f8fafc 6px,#f1f5f9 6px,#f1f5f9 12px);
      color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;border-style:dashed;line-height:1.3;
    }
    /* Filled slot: green tint + solid border + emoji meal + price. */
    .held-slot.filled{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f0fdf4);border-color:#86efac}
    .held-slot.filled .meal{font-size:2.4rem;line-height:1}
    .held-slot.filled .price{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--success);margin-top:6px}

    /* =========================================================
       Math card — savings ladder (retail → rounds → winning → saved)
       =========================================================
       Dark navy card that visualizes a typical auction as 5 stacked
       rows: retail (strike-through), round 1, round 2, winning bid
       (larger green), and total saved (larger, green→cyan gradient row). */
    .math{
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b1220,#1a6494 60%,#7c3aed);
      color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
      padding:30px 24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
      text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    }
    /* Cyan + pink corner glow blobs. */
    .math::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-40px;top:-40px;width:140px;height:140px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,#22d3ee,transparent 70%);opacity:.5;pointer-events:none}
    .math::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-40px;bottom:-40px;width:160px;height:160px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,#ec4899,transparent 70%);opacity:.5;pointer-events:none}
    .math h2{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.3px;position:relative;z-index:1}
    .math .sub{margin:0 0 22px;opacity:.85;position:relative;z-index:1}
    .price-ladder{
      position:relative;z-index:1;
      display:grid;gap:6px;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto;
    }
    .ladder-row{
      display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      backdrop-filter:saturate(1.4) blur(8px);
      border-radius:10px;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;
      transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease;
    }
    .ladder-row:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
    .ladder-row .label{opacity:.85}
    .ladder-row .price{font-size:1.05rem;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
    .ladder-row.retail{color:#fbcfe8}
    .ladder-row.retail .price{text-decoration:line-through;opacity:.85}
    .ladder-row.now .price{color:#a7f3d0;font-size:1.4rem}
    .ladder-row.save{
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(22,163,74,.4),rgba(34,211,238,.3));
      border-color:rgba(167,243,208,.4);
    }
    .ladder-row.save .price{color:#fff;font-size:1.4rem;letter-spacing:-.3px}

    /* =========================================================
       FAQ accordion — uses native <details>/<summary>
       =========================================================
       Zero JS — the browser toggles [open] on click for free.
       .faq-q is the summary (icon + question + right chevron); the
       chevron flips 180° and the icon rotates slightly when [open]. */
    .faq{display:grid;gap:10px}
    .faq-item{
      background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
      transition:box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
    }
    .faq-item:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-color:#cbd5e1}
    .faq-q{
      width:100%;text-align:left;background:transparent;border:0;cursor:pointer;
      padding:16px 18px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
      font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text);
    }
    .faq-q .ico{
      width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2481bc,#1a6494);color:#fff;
      display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.8rem;flex:0 0 auto;
      transition:transform .25s ease;
    }
    .faq-q .arrow{margin-left:auto;color:var(--muted);transition:transform .25s ease}
    /* [open] attribute is toggled by the browser natively — no JS needed. */
    .faq-item[open] .faq-q .arrow{transform:rotate(180deg)}
    .faq-item[open] .faq-q .ico{transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05)}
    .faq-a{
      padding:0 18px 18px 62px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.55;
    }

    /* Hide the native disclosure triangle (both spec + WebKit). */
    .faq-item summary{list-style:none}
    .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}

    /* =========================================================
       Final CTA — last-chance conversion band (green→teal)
       ========================================================= */
    .final-cta{
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#16a34a 0%,#15803d 50%,#0e7490 100%);
      color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
      padding:36px 26px;text-align:center;
      box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    }
    .final-cta::before{
      content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
      background:radial-gradient(600px 200px at 30% -20%, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 70%);
      pointer-events:none;
    }
    .final-cta h2{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.8vw,2rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.3px;position:relative;z-index:1}
    .final-cta p{margin:0 0 18px;opacity:.92;font-size:1rem;position:relative;z-index:1}
    .final-cta .cta-row{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;position:relative;z-index:1}

    /* =========================================================
       Button system — same variants as the rest of the surface
       ========================================================= */
    .btn{
      appearance:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;
      padding:12px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius-button);font-size:.95rem;
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
      font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none;
      transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease,background .15s ease,opacity .15s ease;
    }
    .btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
    .btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2481bc,#1a6494);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(36,129,188,.32)}
    .btn-success{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#16a34a,#15803d);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(22,163,74,.4);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
    .btn-success::after{
      content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
      background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.45) 50%,transparent 70%);
      transform:translateX(-100%);transition:transform .6s ease;pointer-events:none;
    }
    .btn-success:hover::after{transform:translateX(100%)}
    .btn-ghost-light{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
    .btn-ghost-light:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.26)}
    .btn-lg{padding:14px 22px;font-size:1rem}

    /* =========================================================
       Spark burst particle layer — unique to this page
       =========================================================
       Fixed full-viewport overlay above everything else (z-index:120)
       that the JS fills with .spark elements on primary-button hover
       + click, and on the turbo-drop button. Each spark flies out
       to a random point via CSS custom properties (--tx / --ty),
       shrinks, and fades out over 0.9s, then the JS removes it.
       pointer-events:none so clicks pass through. */
    .spark-layer{
      position:fixed;
      inset:0;
      pointer-events:none;
      overflow:hidden;
      z-index:120;
    }
    .spark{
      position:absolute;
      width:8px;
      height:8px;
      border-radius:50%;
      background:radial-gradient(circle,#fff,#22d3ee 45%,#7c3aed 100%);
      animation:sparkBurst .9s ease-out forwards;
    }
    /* Sparks translate out to (--tx, --ty) — set inline by the JS
       via style.setProperty per particle. */
    @keyframes sparkBurst{
      0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);opacity:1}
      100%{transform:translate(var(--tx),var(--ty)) scale(.3);opacity:0}
    }

    /* =========================================================
       Footer
       ========================================================= */
    footer.fz-footer{background:#0b1220;color:#cbd5e1;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
    .fz-footer-inner{
      max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:40px 24px 24px;
      display:grid;gap:32px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));
    }
    .fz-footer h3{margin:0 0 12px;color:#fff;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800}
    .fz-footer h4{margin:0 0 12px;color:#fff;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.4px}
    .fz-footer p{margin:0 0 14px;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.55;opacity:.8}
    .fz-footer ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
    .fz-footer li{margin-bottom:8px}
    .fz-footer a{color:#cbd5e1;text-decoration:none;font-size:.86rem;transition:color .15s ease}
    .fz-footer a:hover{color:#fff}
    .fz-footer .socials{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:14px}
    .fz-footer .socials a{
      width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
      transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease;
    }
    .fz-footer .socials a:hover{background:rgba(34,211,238,.25);transform:translateY(-2px)}
    .fz-footer-bottom{
      border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:14px 24px;
      display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;
      font-size:.78rem;opacity:.75;
    }
    .fz-footer-bottom a{color:#cbd5e1;text-decoration:none;margin-left:14px}

    /* =========================================================
       Responsive breakpoints
       =========================================================
       Three tiers: phone portrait (≤560), tiny phone (≤420),
       phone landscape (short viewport). */

    /* Phone portrait — shrink hero + wrap padding, tighten cards +
       hype strip font. */
    @media (max-width:559.98px){
      .hero{padding:46px 18px 70px}
      .wrap{margin-top:-40px;padding:0 12px 32px;gap:24px}
      .stat-strip{padding:16px}
      .step{padding:16px}
      .step-demo{min-height:200px;padding:14px}
      .hype-track{font-size:.72rem}
    }

    /* Tiny portrait phones (≤420, e.g. iPhone SE). Bidder + held demos
       collapse from 4 to 2 columns so tiles stay readable. */
    @media (max-width:419.98px){
      .hero h1{font-size:2rem;line-height:1.05}
      .hero p.lead{font-size:.92rem}
      .stat-tile .v{font-size:1.5rem}
      .step-text h3{font-size:1.15rem}
      .why-card,.feature-card{padding:18px}
      .vs-card{padding:16px}
      .math{padding:24px 18px}
      .bidder-grid-demo{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
      .held-demo{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    }

    /* Phone landscape (short viewport) — compress hero + step demos
       so the 4-step tutorial fits without a giant scroll. Coins are
       hidden to save vertical space. */
    @media (orientation:landscape) and (max-height:500px){
      .topbar-inner{padding:8px 14px}
      .hero{padding:24px 20px 36px}
      .hero::before,.hero::after{width:200px;height:200px}
      .hero h1{font-size:1.6rem;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.5px}
      .hero p.lead{font-size:.86rem}
      .hero-cta{margin-top:4px}
      .coin{display:none}
      .wrap{margin-top:24px;padding:0 16px 24px;gap:24px}
      .stat-strip{padding:14px;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
      .stat-tile .v{font-size:1.5rem}
      .section-head{margin-bottom:14px}
      .section-head h2{font-size:1.4rem}
      .why-card,.feature-card,.vs-card{padding:16px}
      .step{padding:16px;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
      .step-text h3{font-size:1.1rem}
      .step-demo{min-height:170px;padding:12px}
      .start-btn-demo{padding:14px 22px;font-size:.95rem}
      .math{padding:24px 18px}
      .ladder-row{padding:8px 12px}
      .faq-q{padding:13px 14px;font-size:.92rem}
      .faq-a{padding:0 14px 14px 56px}
      .final-cta{padding:24px 20px}
    }
