/* =========================================================
   Cityview Funding — shared design system
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  /* Color — sampled from the official Cityview Funding logo */
  --navy-900: #001860;
  --navy-800: #002870;
  --navy-700: #003078;
  --navy-600: #1a4a9a;
  --sky-700: #1d6fbf;
  --sky-600: #2f8fe0;
  --sky-500: #48a8f8;
  --sky-400: #50b0f0;
  --ice-200: #d0e8f8;
  --ice-100: #e0f0f8;
  --ice-50: #f0f7fd;
  --slate-600: #46536e;
  --slate-500: #5f6d88;
  --slate-300: #c3d0e2;
  --slate-200: #dfe7f1;
  --slate-100: #eef3f9;
  --cool-50: #f7fafc;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --success: #2f7a5a;
  --error: #b4443c;
  --brand-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky-500), var(--navy-700));

  /* Skyline motifs (inline SVG masks, inspired by the logo's Empire-style spire) */
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  --text: #001860;
  --text-muted: var(--slate-600);
  --bg: var(--cool-50);
  --surface: var(--white);
  --border: var(--slate-200);

  /* Type */
  --font-display: "Montserrat", "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --fs-xs: 0.8125rem;
  --fs-sm: 0.9375rem;
  --fs-base: 1.0625rem;
  --fs-lg: 1.25rem;
  --fs-xl: clamp(1.45rem, 1.2rem + .9vw, 1.9rem);
  --fs-2xl: clamp(1.9rem, 1.45rem + 1.8vw, 2.6rem);
  --fs-hero: clamp(2.3rem, 1.5rem + 3.6vw, 3.9rem);

  /* Space / shape */
  --space-1: 0.25rem; --space-2: 0.5rem; --space-3: 0.75rem; --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.5rem; --space-6: 2rem; --space-7: 3rem; --space-8: 4.5rem; --space-9: 6.5rem;
  --radius-sm: 8px; --radius: 14px; --radius-lg: 22px; --radius-pill: 999px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,40,112,.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,40,112,.04);
  --shadow: 0 8px 28px -10px rgba(0,48,120,.18), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,48,120,.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 28px 64px -24px rgba(0,40,112,.32);
  --container: 1160px;
  --header-h: 76px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 16px); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--fs-base); line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text); background: var(--bg); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: var(--navy-700); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
a:hover { color: var(--sky-700); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 0 0 var(--space-4); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-hero); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-lg); font-weight: 600; }
p { margin: 0 0 var(--space-4); }
em.accent { font-style: normal; color: var(--sky-500); background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky-500), var(--navy-700)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--sky-500); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: -100px; z-index: 200; background: var(--navy-900); color: #fff; padding: .75rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; color: #fff; }

.container { width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container)); margin-inline: auto; }
.section { padding-block: var(--space-8); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .section { padding-block: var(--space-9); } }
.section--white { background: var(--surface); }
.section--tint { background: var(--slate-100); }
.section-head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: var(--space-7); }
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-lg); line-height: 1.55; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sky-700); margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--brand-gradient); }
.section-head--center .eyebrow::after { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-700), var(--sky-500)); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  --btn-bg: var(--navy-800); --btn-fg: #fff; --btn-bd: var(--navy-800);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .55rem;
  min-height: 48px; padding: .75rem 1.4rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font: 600 var(--fs-sm)/1 var(--font-body); letter-spacing: .01em; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--btn-bg); color: var(--btn-fg); border: 1.5px solid var(--btn-bd);
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.btn:hover { color: var(--btn-fg); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(2px); }
.btn--accent { --btn-bg: var(--sky-500); --btn-fg: var(--navy-900); --btn-bd: var(--sky-500); }
.btn--accent:hover { --btn-bg: #6cbcfa; --btn-bd: #6cbcfa; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(72,168,248,.7); }
.btn:not(.btn--accent):not(.btn--ghost):not(.btn--ghost-light):hover { --btn-bg: var(--navy-700); --btn-bd: var(--navy-700); }
.btn--ghost { --btn-bg: transparent; --btn-fg: var(--navy-800); --btn-bd: var(--slate-300); }
.btn--ghost:hover { --btn-bd: var(--sky-500); --btn-fg: var(--navy-700); }
.btn--ghost-light { --btn-bg: transparent; --btn-fg: #fff; --btn-bd: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.btn--ghost-light:hover { --btn-bd: #fff; }
.btn--sm { min-height: 42px; padding: .6rem 1.1rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }
.btn[disabled] { opacity: .65; cursor: progress; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; height: var(--header-h);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { border-color: var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.header-inner { height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-5); }
.logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; text-decoration: none; color: var(--navy-900); }
.logo:hover { color: var(--navy-900); }
.logo img { height: 44px; width: auto; flex: none; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .logo img { height: 38px; } }
.logo--chip { background: #fff; padding: .7rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45); }
.logo--chip img { height: 44px; }

.primary-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-6); }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: var(--space-5); list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-links a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--slate-600); font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500; padding: .4rem 0; position: relative; }
.nav-links a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--brand-gradient); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--navy-900); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-ctas { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); }
.nav-ctas .btn--accent[aria-current="page"] { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(72,168,248,.28); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; color: var(--navy-900);
}
.nav-toggle svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.nav-toggle .icon-close { display: none; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon-close { display: block; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon-menu { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .primary-nav {
    position: fixed; inset: var(--header-h) 0 auto 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: var(--space-5);
    background: #fff; padding: var(--space-5) 1.25rem var(--space-6); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px); transition: opacity .2s, transform .25s var(--ease), visibility .2s;
  }
  .primary-nav.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
  .nav-links { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  .nav-links a { display: block; padding: .9rem 0; font-size: var(--fs-base); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
  .nav-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .nav-ctas .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-block: var(--space-8) var(--space-9); }
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -20% -10% auto auto; width: 720px; height: 720px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(72,168,248,.20), rgba(72,168,248,0) 65%); pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid { position: relative; display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: var(--space-8); } }
.hero h1 { max-width: 14ch; }
.hero-lead { font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 52ch; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3); }
.hero-note { margin-top: var(--space-5); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--slate-500); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.hero-note svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--success); flex: none; }

.hero-card {
  position: relative; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-700), var(--navy-900)); color: #dbe8f7; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: auto -60px -60px auto; width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,176,240,.40); box-shadow: 0 0 0 30px rgba(80,176,240,.07), 0 0 0 60px rgba(80,176,240,.04);
}
.hero-card h2 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--fs-xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.hero-card > p { color: #a9c3e3; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.hero-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-6); display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-card li { display: flex; gap: .85rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.hero-card li strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-base); }
.check-dot { flex: none; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(72,168,248,.18); color: var(--sky-400); margin-top: 2px; }
.check-dot svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.hero-card .btn { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-hero { padding-block: var(--space-8); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -30% auto auto -10%; width: 620px; height: 620px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(72,168,248,.16), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; }
.page-hero h1 { max-width: 16ch; }
.breadcrumb { font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--slate-500); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--navy-900); }
.breadcrumb svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ---------- Trust strip ---------- */
.trust { background: var(--navy-800); color: #cfe0f3; }
.trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); padding: var(--space-5) 0; }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .trust-item { padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5); justify-content: center; } .trust-item + .trust-item { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); } }
@media (max-width: 719px) { .trust-item + .trust-item { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); } }
.trust-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(72,168,248,.14); color: var(--sky-400); flex: none; }
.trust-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.trust-label { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8fb0d6; }
.trust-value { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.15rem; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
a.trust-value:hover { color: var(--ice-200); }

/* ---------- Steps ---------- */
.steps { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); counter-reset: step; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.step { position: relative; padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5); background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); counter-increment: step; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease); }
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.step::before { content: "0" counter(step); display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--sky-500); background: var(--brand-gradient); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; width: max-content; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.step p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin: 0; }
.step-tag { display: inline-block; margin-top: var(--space-4); font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-700); background: var(--slate-100); padding: .3rem .65rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); }
@media (min-width: 680px) { .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1040px) { .card-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } .card-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s; }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--ice-200); }
.card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin: 0; }
.card-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); background: var(--ice-100); color: var(--navy-700); }
.card-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

/* ---------- Who we help ---------- */
.help-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .help-grid { grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: var(--space-8); } }
.use-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); }
.use-item { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); align-items: flex-start; padding: var(--space-5); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.use-item .card-icon { margin: 0; width: 42px; height: 42px; flex: none; background: var(--slate-100); color: var(--navy-700); }
.use-item h3 { font-size: var(--fs-base); margin-bottom: .2rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0; }
.use-item p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.industries { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-top: var(--space-5); padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.industries li { font-size: var(--fs-sm); padding: .45rem .9rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--slate-600); }
.fine-print { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--slate-500); margin-top: var(--space-5); }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-layout { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .form-layout { grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: var(--space-8); } }
.form-aside p { color: var(--text-muted); }
.contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--space-6) 0 0; display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); }
.contact-list li { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); align-items: center; }
.contact-list .trust-icon { background: var(--ice-100); color: var(--navy-700); }
.contact-list a { font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; color: var(--navy-900); }
.contact-list a:hover { color: var(--sky-700); }
.contact-list small { display: block; color: var(--slate-500); font-size: var(--fs-xs); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; }

.form-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .form-card { padding: var(--space-7); } }
.form-card h2, .form-card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); }
.form-intro { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.form-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem; }
.field label, .field legend { font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-900); }
.field .optional { font-weight: 400; color: var(--slate-500); }
.field .req { color: var(--sky-700); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; font: inherit; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); background: var(--cool-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: .8rem .95rem; min-height: 50px;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.5; }
.field select { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23003078' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='m6 9 6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right .9rem center; background-size: 18px; padding-right: 2.6rem; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: #9aa3b5; }
.field input:hover, .field select:hover, .field textarea:hover { border-color: var(--slate-300); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; background: #fff; border-color: var(--sky-500); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(72,168,248,.18); }
.field.has-error input, .field.has-error select, .field.has-error textarea { border-color: var(--error); background: #fdf6f5; }
.field-hint { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--slate-500); }
.field-error { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--error); font-weight: 500; min-height: 0; }
.field-error:empty { display: none; }

.check { display: flex; gap: .75rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--slate-600); cursor: pointer; }
label.check input[type="checkbox"],
.field .check input[type="checkbox"],
.check input[type="checkbox"] {
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  -moz-appearance: none !important;
  appearance: none !important;
  flex: none !important;
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  min-width: 22px !important;
  min-height: 22px !important;
  max-width: 22px !important;
  max-height: 22px !important;
  margin: 1px 0 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #94a3b8 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background-color: #f8fafc !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-position: center !important;
  background-size: 14px 14px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  vertical-align: top !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
label.check input[type="checkbox"]::before,
label.check input[type="checkbox"]::after,
.check input[type="checkbox"]::before,
.check input[type="checkbox"]::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}
label.check input[type="checkbox"]:checked,
.field .check input[type="checkbox"]:checked,
.check input[type="checkbox"]:checked {
  background-color: #38bdf8 !important;
  border-color: #38bdf8 !important;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23fff' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='m5 12 5 5L20 7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
}
label.check input[type="checkbox"]:focus-visible,
.check input[type="checkbox"]:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid #38bdf8 !important;
  outline-offset: 2px !important;
}
.field.has-error .check input { border-color: var(--error); }

.form-actions { margin-top: var(--space-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.form-legal { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--slate-500); margin: 0; }
.form-status { display: none; }
.form-error-summary { display: none; padding: var(--space-4); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: #fdf1f0; color: var(--error); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); border: 1px solid #f1d2cf; }
.form-error-summary.is-visible { display: block; }

.form-success { text-align: center; padding: var(--space-6) 0; }
.form-success[hidden] { display: none; }
.success-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-5); border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: #e7f3ed; color: var(--success); animation: pop .5s var(--ease); }
.success-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.form-success p { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 44ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.form-success .btn { margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.form-success-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--space-4); }
@keyframes pop { from { transform: scale(.6); opacity: 0; } to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }

/* ---------- Partner value props ---------- */
.value-split { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .value-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-8); } }
.process-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0; counter-reset: p; }
.process-list li { counter-increment: p; position: relative; padding: 0 0 var(--space-6) 3.5rem; }
.process-list li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.process-list li::before { content: counter(p); position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--brand-gradient); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; }
.process-list li::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 17.5px; top: 40px; bottom: 6px; width: 1px; background: var(--slate-300); }
.process-list li:last-child::after { display: none; }
.process-list h3 { font-size: var(--fs-base); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .25rem; letter-spacing: 0; padding-top: .35rem; }
.process-list p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-700), var(--navy-900)); color: #cfe0f3; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-5); position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .cta-band { padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-7); } }
.cta-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(80,176,240,.28); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-band::before { width: 420px; height: 420px; left: -160px; top: -200px; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; max-width: 20ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-band p { max-width: 52ch; margin: 0 auto var(--space-6); color: #b5cde9; }
.cta-band .hero-actions { justify-content: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-900); color: #9fb6d6; padding-block: var(--space-8) var(--space-6); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); }
@media (min-width: 800px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; } }
.site-footer .logo, .site-footer .logo:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-about { max-width: 34ch; margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.site-footer h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--fs-xs); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .6rem; }
.site-footer a { color: #cfdcef; text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--sky-400); }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: var(--space-7); padding-top: var(--space-5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-5); justify-content: space-between; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: #7f98bd; }
.footer-disclaimer { max-width: 80ch; }

/* ---------- Cityview brand motifs ---------- */
/* Skyline silhouette layer — colored via background, shaped via mask */
.skyline {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: clamp(110px, 15vw, 210px); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: rgba(72,168,248,.10);
  -webkit-mask: var(--skyline) repeat-x center bottom / auto 100%; mask: var(--skyline) repeat-x center bottom / auto 100%;
}
.skyline--wide { -webkit-mask-image: var(--skyline-wide); mask-image: var(--skyline-wide); -webkit-mask-size: cover; mask-size: cover; -webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat; mask-repeat: no-repeat; }
.skyline--back { height: clamp(140px, 19vw, 270px); background: rgba(0,48,120,.035); }

/* Hero: soft skyline at the base + oversized CITYVIEW wordmark */
.hero { padding-bottom: calc(var(--space-9) + 1.5rem); }
.hero, .page-hero { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cool-50) 0%, var(--cool-50) 55%, var(--ice-50) 100%); }
.hero-grid, .page-hero .container { z-index: 1; }
.hero .skyline { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(72,168,248,.13), rgba(72,168,248,.07)); }
.hero-wordmark {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: clamp(.5rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 0;
  font: 800 clamp(4.5rem, 14.5vw, 13.5rem)/1 var(--font-display); letter-spacing: .06em; white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(72,168,248,.085), rgba(0,48,120,.045)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; user-select: none; pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 959px) { .hero-wordmark { top: auto; bottom: clamp(5.5rem, 22vw, 9rem); } }

/* Official logo lockup under the hero copy (replaces text wordmark) */
.brand-lockup { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: var(--space-6); max-width: 100%; }
.brand-lockup img { height: 36px; width: auto; flex: none; }
.brand-lockup-line { flex: 0 1 120px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky-500), rgba(72,168,248,0)); }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .brand-lockup img { height: 30px; } }
/* Keep .brand-line as alias if any leftover markup */
.brand-line { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem; margin-top: var(--space-6); }

/* Soft skyline wash on mid/lower page sections so they match the hero */
.section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section > .container, .section > .skyline-divider { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section .skyline { height: clamp(100px, 14vw, 190px); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(72,168,248,.09), rgba(72,168,248,.04)); }
.section--white .skyline { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,48,120,.05), rgba(72,168,248,.035)); }
.section--decor { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cool-50) 0%, var(--ice-50) 100%); }
.section--decor.section--white { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ice-50) 100%); }
.section .skyline-divider { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }

/* Dark navy bands */
.trust { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.trust .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.trust .skyline { height: 78%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.045); }
.cta-band > *:not(.skyline) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band .skyline { height: clamp(90px, 13vw, 150px); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.10), rgba(255,255,255,.05)); }
.cta-band { padding-bottom: calc(var(--space-8) + 1.5rem); }
.cta-band .eyebrow { color: var(--sky-400); }
.cta-band em.accent, .hero-card em.accent { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9ad4ff, var(--sky-500)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; }

/* Small skyline divider between sections */
.skyline-divider { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; margin: 0 auto var(--space-5); width: min(100%, 320px); }
.skyline-divider::before, .skyline-divider::after { content: ""; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(72,168,248,0), var(--slate-300)); }
.skyline-divider::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--slate-300), rgba(72,168,248,0)); }
.skyline-divider i { width: 54px; height: 30px; flex: none; background: var(--brand-gradient); -webkit-mask: var(--skyline-mark) no-repeat center / contain; mask: var(--skyline-mark) no-repeat center / contain; }

/* Official logo above Why partner heading */
.section-brand-logo {
  display: block;
  width: min(280px, 70vw);
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
}

/* Stacked-logo seal (decorative, on white only) */
.brand-seal { margin-top: var(--space-6); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-5); padding: var(--space-5); background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section--white .brand-seal { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, var(--ice-50)); }
.brand-seal img { width: 112px; height: auto; flex: none; mix-blend-mode: multiply; }
.brand-seal p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.brand-seal strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--navy-900); font-size: var(--fs-base); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
@media (max-width: 420px) { .brand-seal { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; } }

/* Footer: skyline silhouette rising out of the footer + faint wordmark */
.site-footer { position: relative; overflow: visible; }
.site-footer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: calc(100% - 1px); height: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px); pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--navy-900); -webkit-mask: var(--skyline-wide) no-repeat center bottom / cover; mask: var(--skyline-wide) no-repeat center bottom / cover;
}
.site-footer > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-wordmark { display: block; margin-top: var(--space-6); font: 800 clamp(3rem, 12.5vw, 11rem)/.8 var(--font-display); letter-spacing: .08em; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(120,180,240,.10), rgba(120,180,240,0) 95%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; user-select: none; }

/* ---------- Simple content pages ---------- */
.prose { max-width: 72ch; }
.prose h2 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); margin-top: var(--space-7); }
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--slate-600); }
.notice { padding: var(--space-5); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--ice-50); border: 1px solid var(--ice-200); border-left: 3px solid var(--sky-500); color: var(--navy-900); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }

/* ---------- Reveal motion ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.no-js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Broker / ISO-first hierarchy (Partner = primary, Apply = secondary, Contact = separate)
   ========================================================= */
.btn--lg { min-height: 54px; padding: .9rem 1.7rem; font-size: var(--fs-base); }
.btn--accent { font-weight: 700; }
.nav-ctas { align-items: center; }
.nav-ctas .btn--accent { box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -10px rgba(72,168,248,.8); }
.nav-ctas .btn--secondary { --btn-fg: var(--slate-600); --btn-bd: var(--slate-200); font-weight: 500; min-height: 38px; padding: .5rem .95rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); }
.nav-ctas .btn--secondary:hover { --btn-fg: var(--navy-800); --btn-bd: var(--slate-300); box-shadow: none; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .nav-ctas .btn--secondary { min-height: 42px; font-size: var(--fs-sm); } }

.hero-note a, .aside-note a, .section-head p a { font-weight: 600; }
.hero-card-tag { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); padding: .3rem .7rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: rgba(72,168,248,.16); border: 1px solid rgba(72,168,248,.4); color: #9ad4ff; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.hero-card-foot { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: var(--space-4) 0 0; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: #a9c3e3; text-align: center; }
.hero-card-foot a { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.hero-card-foot a:hover { color: var(--sky-400); }

.section-cta { margin-top: var(--space-7); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-5); align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.text-link { font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--navy-700); }
.merchant-actions { margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-3); }

.apply-points { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--space-5) 0; display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); }
.apply-points li { display: flex; gap: .7rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--slate-600); }
.apply-points .check-dot { background: var(--ice-100); color: var(--navy-700); }
.aside-note { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--slate-500); }
.form-card--light { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.cta-contact { margin: var(--space-5) auto 0 !important; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.cta-contact a { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.cta-contact a:hover { color: var(--sky-400); }


/* Footer: partner column emphasized */
@media (min-width: 800px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1.1fr 1fr 1fr; } }
.footer-col--emph h4 { color: var(--sky-400); }
.site-footer .footer-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.site-footer .footer-cta svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--sky-400); }

/* =========================================================
   Premium / airy polish (2026-10) — Cityview blues only
   Light structural inspiration: deeper hero, rounded trust pills,
   airier spacing, larger radii, original Cityview CTA band.
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --radius-sm: 12px; --radius: 20px; --radius-lg: 28px; --radius-xl: 36px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,40,112,.04), 0 6px 18px -10px rgba(0,40,112,.10);
  --shadow: 0 18px 44px -20px rgba(0,48,120,.22), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,48,120,.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 40px 90px -36px rgba(0,24,96,.45);
  --glow-sky: 0 0 0 1px rgba(72,168,248,.35), 0 22px 50px -22px rgba(72,168,248,.55);
  --fs-hero: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4.2vw, 4.5rem);
  --section-pad: clamp(5rem, 2.5rem + 6.5vw, 9.5rem);
}

/* Airier sections */
.section { padding-block: var(--section-pad); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .section { padding-block: var(--section-pad); } }
.section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 2.5vw, 4.5rem); }
.section-head p { font-size: 1.2rem; }
h2 { letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.card-grid, .steps { gap: clamp(1.25rem, .8rem + 1vw, 1.75rem); }

/* ---------- Buttons: refined pills ---------- */
.btn { border-width: 1px; }
.btn--lg { min-height: 58px; padding: 1rem 2rem; }
.btn--accent { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -14px rgba(72,168,248,.9); }
.btn--ghost { --btn-bd: rgba(0,48,120,.22); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.btn--ghost:hover { --btn-bd: var(--sky-500); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(72,168,248,.14), 0 12px 26px -16px rgba(72,168,248,.8); }
.btn--ghost-light { --btn-bd: rgba(208,232,248,.38); background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.btn--ghost-light:hover { --btn-bd: var(--sky-400); --btn-bg: rgba(72,168,248,.10); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(72,168,248,.16), 0 14px 30px -16px rgba(72,168,248,.85); }

/* ---------- Dramatic navy hero ---------- */
.hero.hero--dark {
  color: #d6e6f7;
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 2rem + 6vw, 8.5rem) clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3.5rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 85% 10%, rgba(72,168,248,.30), rgba(72,168,248,0) 62%),
    radial-gradient(700px 480px at 5% 100%, rgba(80,176,240,.16), rgba(80,176,240,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #00113f 0%, var(--navy-900) 38%, var(--navy-700) 78%, #0b4596 100%);
}
/* stronger left overlay so copy pops */
.hero.hero--dark::before {
  inset: 0; width: auto; height: auto; border-radius: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,17,63,.62) 0%, rgba(0,17,63,.28) 45%, rgba(0,17,63,0) 70%);
}
.hero.hero--dark::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -180px; top: -180px; width: 640px; height: 640px; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,176,240,.18); box-shadow: 0 0 0 70px rgba(80,176,240,.035), 0 0 0 140px rgba(80,176,240,.025);
}
.hero--dark .hero-wordmark { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(120,190,250,.10), rgba(255,255,255,.03)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; }
.hero--dark .skyline { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(72,168,248,.22), rgba(72,168,248,.08)); }
.hero--dark .skyline--back { background: rgba(208,232,248,.06); }
.hero--dark .hero-grid { align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .hero--dark .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; } }
.hero--dark h1 { color: #fff; max-width: 13ch; text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,17,63,.35); }
.hero--dark em.accent { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8fd0ff, var(--sky-500)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; }
.hero--dark .eyebrow { color: var(--sky-400); }
.hero--dark .hero-lead { color: #c3d8ef; font-size: 1.22rem; }
.hero--dark .hero-note { color: #a9c3e3; }
.hero--dark .hero-note svg { color: var(--sky-400); }
.hero--dark .hero-note a, .hero--dark .breadcrumb a { color: #fff; }
.hero--dark .breadcrumb a { color: #a9c3e3; }
.hero--dark .breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.hero--dark .btn--ghost { --btn-fg: #fff; --btn-bd: rgba(208,232,248,.38); background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.hero--dark .btn--ghost:hover { --btn-fg: #fff; --btn-bd: var(--sky-400); --btn-bg: rgba(72,168,248,.10); }
/* Official logo lockup stays in place — on a white chip so the blues read on navy */
.hero--dark .brand-lockup img { height: 34px; box-sizing: content-box; background: #fff; padding: .55rem .9rem; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }
.hero--dark .brand-lockup-line { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky-400), rgba(72,168,248,0)); }

/* ISO card: frosted glass on navy */
.hero--dark .hero-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(208,232,248,.20); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 1.2vw, 2.5rem);
}

/* ---------- Trust pills (in hero) ---------- */
.hero-pills { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: .9rem; margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 4vw, 6rem); }
.hero-pills .trust-item {
  flex: 0 1 auto; padding: .7rem 1.4rem .7rem .7rem; gap: .85rem; justify-content: flex-start;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1px solid rgba(208,232,248,.18) !important;
  background: rgba(224,240,248,.07); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: border-color .25s, background .25s, transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.hero-pills .trust-item:hover { border-color: rgba(72,168,248,.55) !important; background: rgba(72,168,248,.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hero-pills .trust-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(72,168,248,.20); color: var(--sky-400); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(72,168,248,.35); }
.hero-pills .trust-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.hero-pills .trust-label { font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .12em; color: #8fb6de; line-height: 1.3; }
.hero-pills .trust-value { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; color: #fff; }
.hero-pills a.trust-value:hover { color: var(--sky-400); }
@media (max-width: 719px) { .hero-pills .trust-item { flex: 1 1 100%; } }

/* ---------- Steps & cards: softer, larger, sky glow ---------- */
.step, .card, .use-item, .form-card { border-color: rgba(0,48,120,.08); }
.step { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.card { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem; }
.step:hover, .card:hover, .use-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--glow-sky); border-color: rgba(72,168,248,.45); }
.use-item { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s; }
.use-list { gap: 1rem; }
.card-icon { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--ice-100), var(--ice-200)); color: var(--navy-700); }
.use-item .card-icon { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--ice-50), var(--ice-100)); color: var(--sky-700); }
.form-card { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.brand-seal { border-radius: var(--radius); }

/* Industry chips → soft chip grid */
.industries { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(190px, 1fr)); gap: .65rem; }
.industries li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; padding: .75rem 1rem; border-radius: 16px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(0,48,120,.08); color: var(--navy-800); font-weight: 500; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.industries li::before { content: ""; flex: none; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sky-500); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(72,168,248,.18); }
.industries li:hover { border-color: rgba(72,168,248,.45); box-shadow: var(--glow-sky); }

/* Stronger skyline washes on mid / lower sections */
.section .skyline { height: clamp(130px, 17vw, 240px); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(72,168,248,.13), rgba(72,168,248,.05)); }
.section--white .skyline { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,48,120,.07), rgba(72,168,248,.045)); }
.section--decor::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 760px; height: 760px; right: -260px; top: -260px; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(72,168,248,.10), rgba(72,168,248,0) 65%); }
.section--decor:nth-of-type(even)::before { right: auto; left: -260px; top: auto; bottom: -200px; }

/* ---------- Big rounded Cityview CTA band ---------- */
.section--cta { padding-bottom: clamp(6rem, 4rem + 5vw, 10rem); }
.cta-band {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); text-align: left;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 6rem) clamp(1.75rem, 1rem + 4vw, 5.5rem) clamp(7rem, 5rem + 6vw, 10rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 100% 0%, rgba(72,168,248,.38), rgba(72,168,248,0) 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px 360px at 0% 100%, rgba(80,176,240,.18), rgba(80,176,240,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-700) 70%, #0b4596 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 50px 100px -50px rgba(0,24,96,.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .cta-band { padding: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 6rem) clamp(1.75rem, 1rem + 4vw, 5.5rem) clamp(7rem, 5rem + 6vw, 10rem); } }
.cta-band::before { width: 560px; height: 560px; left: auto; right: -200px; top: -260px; border-color: rgba(80,176,240,.25); box-shadow: 0 0 0 60px rgba(80,176,240,.04), 0 0 0 120px rgba(80,176,240,.025); }
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 1.4rem + 2.8vw, 3.6rem); max-width: 18ch; margin-inline: 0; }
.cta-band p { margin: 0 0 var(--space-6); max-width: 56ch; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.cta-band .hero-actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
.cta-band .cta-contact { margin: var(--space-5) 0 0 !important; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.cta-band .skyline { height: clamp(110px, 15vw, 190px); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(120,190,250,.20), rgba(255,255,255,.04)); }
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-pills { width: min(100% - 2.5rem, 1320px); flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: .75rem; }
  .hero-pills .trust-item { padding-right: 1.15rem; }
  .hero-pills .trust-value { font-size: .95rem; white-space: nowrap; }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .hero-pills .trust-label { white-space: nowrap; } }

/* =========================================================
   Layout integrations (2026-10-31) — Cityview blues only
   Route cards · payoff step · banded partner form ·
   skyline inset panel · high-contrast hero pills
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Hero pills: higher contrast, proof at a glance ---------- */
.hero-pills .trust-item { background: rgba(224,240,248,.11); border-color: rgba(208,232,248,.28) !important; box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.hero-pills .trust-icon { background: rgba(72,168,248,.28); color: #bfe3ff; }
.hero-pills .trust-label { color: #bcd6f0; font-weight: 600; }
.hero-pills .trust-value { font-weight: 700; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.005em; }

/* ---------- Route cards (brokers vs business owners) ---------- */
.section--routes { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 3vw, 5rem) clamp(1rem, .5rem + 1vw, 2rem); background: var(--cool-50); }
.route-grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, .6rem + 1vw, 1.5rem); }
@media (min-width: 820px) { .route-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.route-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; grid-template-areas: "icon body" "icon cta"; gap: .4rem 1.25rem; align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1vw, 2.25rem); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,48,120,.10); background: #fff; color: var(--navy-900); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s;
}
.route-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 62%; height: 70px; pointer-events: none; background: rgba(72,168,248,.10);
  -webkit-mask: var(--skyline) no-repeat right bottom / auto 100%; mask: var(--skyline) no-repeat right bottom / auto 100%; }
.route-card:hover { color: var(--navy-900); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--glow-sky); border-color: rgba(72,168,248,.45); }
.route-card--partner { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-700) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%); color: #d6e6f7; border-color: rgba(72,168,248,.25); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.route-card--partner:hover { color: #d6e6f7; }
.route-card--partner::after { background: rgba(120,190,250,.16); }
.route-icon { grid-area: icon; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 18px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--ice-100), var(--ice-200)); color: var(--navy-700); }
.route-card--partner .route-icon { background: rgba(72,168,248,.22); color: #bfe3ff; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(72,168,248,.4); }
.route-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.route-body { grid-area: body; display: block; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.route-kicker { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sky-700); margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.route-card--partner .route-kicker { color: var(--sky-400); }
.route-title { display: block; font: 700 clamp(1.25rem, 1.05rem + .6vw, 1.55rem)/1.2 var(--font-display); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.route-card--partner .route-title { color: #fff; }
.route-text { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 42ch; }
.route-card--partner .route-text { color: #b5cde9; }
.route-cta { grid-area: cta; position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: .9rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; width: max-content;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-sm); padding: .65rem 1.15rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--ice-100); color: var(--navy-800); transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.route-card--partner .route-cta { background: var(--sky-500); color: var(--navy-900); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -14px rgba(72,168,248,.9); }
.route-cta svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.route-card:hover .route-cta svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.route-card--merchant:hover .route-cta { background: var(--ice-200); }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .route-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-areas: "icon" "body" "cta"; } }

/* ---------- Step 4 "paid off" ---------- */
.step--payoff { background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy-700) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%); border-color: rgba(72,168,248,.35); box-shadow: var(--shadow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(72,168,248,.18); overflow: hidden; }
.step--payoff::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9ad4ff, var(--sky-500)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; }
.step--payoff::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 56px; pointer-events: none; background: rgba(120,190,250,.14);
  -webkit-mask: var(--skyline) repeat-x center bottom / auto 100%; mask: var(--skyline) repeat-x center bottom / auto 100%; }
.step--payoff > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step--payoff h3 { color: #fff; }
.step--payoff p { color: #c3d8ef; }
.step--payoff .step-tag { background: var(--sky-500); color: var(--navy-900); font-weight: 700; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; }
.step--payoff .step-tag::before { content: ""; width: 12px; height: 12px; background: currentColor;
  -webkit-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath d='m5 12 5 5L20 7' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center / contain;
  mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath d='m5 12 5 5L20 7' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center / contain; }
.step--payoff:hover { border-color: rgba(72,168,248,.6); }

/* ---------- Skyline inset panel (merchants) ---------- */
.section--inset { padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 4vw, 6.5rem); }
.inset-panel {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 3vw, 4.5rem) clamp(1.25rem, .8rem + 3vw, 4rem) clamp(7rem, 5rem + 6vw, 11rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 380px at 100% 0%, rgba(72,168,248,.22), rgba(72,168,248,0) 65%),
    linear-gradient(170deg, var(--ice-50) 0%, var(--ice-100) 55%, var(--ice-200) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(72,168,248,.22); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.inset-panel > .help-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.inset-panel .inset-skyline { height: clamp(120px, 16vw, 220px); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,48,120,.16), rgba(0,48,120,.07)); }
.inset-panel .inset-skyline--front { height: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(29,111,191,.20), rgba(29,111,191,.10)); }
.inset-panel .use-item { background: rgba(255,255,255,.88); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }

/* ---------- Partner form: navy header band ---------- */
.form-card--banded { padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; }
.form-card--banded > form, .form-card--banded > .form-success { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.75rem); }
.form-card-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.35rem clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.75rem);
  background: radial-gradient(420px 180px at 100% 0%, rgba(72,168,248,.35), rgba(72,168,248,0) 70%), linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700));
  color: #fff;
}
.form-card-band::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 55%; height: 46px; pointer-events: none; background: rgba(120,190,250,.16);
  -webkit-mask: var(--skyline) no-repeat right bottom / auto 100%; mask: var(--skyline) no-repeat right bottom / auto 100%; }
.form-card-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.form-card-band-mark { flex: none; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: #fff; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.35); display: grid; place-items: center; overflow: hidden; }
.form-card-band-mark img { width: 88%; height: 88%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.form-card-band-title { display: block; font: 700 var(--fs-xl)/1.15 var(--font-display); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff; }
.form-card-band-sub { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: #a9c3e3; margin-top: .25rem; }
.partner-benefits { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.partner-benefits strong { color: var(--navy-900); font-weight: 600; }
/* Fix: keep consent checkbox square (generic .field input min-height was stretching it) */
.field .check input { min-height: 22px; height: 22px; width: 22px; padding: 0; }
.prose h3 { font-size: var(--fs-lg, 1.125rem); margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.prose p, .prose ul { margin-bottom: 1em; }
.prose ul { padding-left: 1.4em; list-style: disc; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: .4em; }
.prose a { color: var(--sky-500); text-decoration: underline; word-break: break-word; }


/* Footer social */
.footer-social { display:flex; gap:.75rem; margin-top:1.25rem; align-items:center; }
.footer-social a {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:999px;
  color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.footer-social a:hover { background:rgba(72,168,248,.35); border-color:var(--sky-500); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-1px); }
.footer-social svg { width:18px; height:18px; }

.field label.check input[type="checkbox"] { min-height: 22px !important; height: 22px !important; }