backend/static/css/theme.css

/* =====================================================================
   Codingo — Premium design system (theme.css)
   Single source of truth for the product's visual layer. Linked AFTER the
   legacy inline <style> in base.html so these rules win and cascade across
   every page.

   Direction: premium, light & bright SaaS surface (Linear / Stripe / Vercel
   energy) — layered color-mesh backgrounds, hairline borders, soft depth,
   one confident brand gradient used as an accent. LUNA is the hero.
   ===================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Brand */
    --brand-1: #6366f1;       /* indigo */
    --brand-2: #8b5cf6;       /* violet */
    --brand-3: #a855f7;       /* magenta-violet (deep gradient stop) */
    --spark:   #22d3ee;       /* cyan accent — used sparingly */
    --grad:        linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #8b5cf6 55%, #a855f7 100%);
    --grad-bright: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #818cf8 50%, #22d3ee 100%);
    --grad-soft:   linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,.12), rgba(139,92,246,.12));

    /* Neutrals — cool light product surface */
    --bg:        #f4f5fb;
    --bg-2:      #eef0fb;
    --surface:   #ffffff;
    --surface-2: #fbfbfe;
    --ink:       #0c1124;
    --ink-soft:  #2a3052;
    --muted:     #5e6781;
    --muted-2:   #8b92ab;
    --line:      #e7e9f4;
    --line-2:    #eef0f8;

    /* Radius scale */
    --r-xs: 10px;
    --r-sm: 14px;
    --r:    18px;
    --r-lg: 24px;
    --r-xl: 30px;
    --r-pill: 999px;

    /* Shadow scale — soft, layered, low-contrast */
    --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(12,17,36,.05);
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(12,17,36,.06);
    --shadow:    0 14px 34px rgba(12,17,36,.09);
    --shadow-lg: 0 28px 64px rgba(12,17,36,.14);
    --shadow-brand: 0 14px 30px rgba(99,102,241,.30);
    --ring: 0 0 0 4px rgba(99,102,241,.18);

    /* Status */
    --success: #16a34a;
    --warning: #d97706;
    --danger:  #dc2626;

    /* Legacy variable names remapped so existing inline rules adopt the new palette */
    --primary:   #6366f1;
    --secondary: #8b5cf6;
    --accent:    #6366f1;
    --light:     #f4f5fb;
    --dark:      #0c1124;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    * { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
}

/* ---- Typography ---------------------------------------------------- */
* { font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, .logo, .section-title h2, .hero h1, .hero h2, .cta h2,
.card-header h2, .pipe-step h4 {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.12;
}
body {
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 88% -8%, rgba(99,102,241,.06), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(820px 520px at 4% 8%, rgba(34,211,238,.045), transparent 55%),
        var(--bg);
    color: var(--ink);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
a { color: var(--brand-1); }
::selection { background: rgba(99,102,241,.18); }

/* Scroll-reveal utility (progressive enhancement, see base.html observer) */
[data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1); will-change: opacity, transform; }
[data-reveal].is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* =====================================================================
   Navbar — distinct deep-indigo branded bar
   ===================================================================== */
header {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #312e81 48%, #4338ca 100%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30,27,75,.28) !important;
    padding: .85rem 1rem !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
}
.nav-container { gap: 1rem; align-items: center; }
.logo { font-size: 1.6rem !important; font-weight: 700; color: #fff !important; gap: 0 !important; align-items: center; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.logo::before {
    content: ""; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 8px; margin-right: .6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #818cf8, #22d3ee);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(34,211,238,.45); flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}
.logo .logo-part1 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.logo-part2 { color: #67e8f9 !important; font-style: normal; animation: none; text-shadow: none; }
.logo-part3 { color: #c4b5fd !important; }
.welcome-message {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12) !important; color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
}
.welcome-message:before { content: ''; margin-right: .15rem; }
/* Nav buttons sit on the dark bar — light treatment */
header .btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28) !important;
    color: #fff !important; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none;
}
header .btn-outline:hover { background: #fff !important; border-color: #fff !important; color: var(--brand-1) !important; transform: translateY(-2px) !important; }
header .btn-logout { border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35) !important; color: #fff !important; }
header .btn-logout:hover { background: #fff !important; color: var(--brand-1) !important; border-color: #fff !important; }
header .btn-primary { box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(34,211,238,.35) !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   Buttons
   ===================================================================== */
.btn {
    border-radius: var(--r-pill) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: .005em;
    padding: .62rem 1.45rem !important;
    font-size: .96rem;
    transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1), box-shadow .25s, background-color .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s !important;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.btn::before { display: none !important; }
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--grad) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand) !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px) !important; box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(99,102,241,.42) !important; }
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0) !important; }
.btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line) !important;
    color: var(--ink) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: #fff !important; border-color: rgba(99,102,241,.45) !important; color: var(--brand-1) !important; transform: translateY(-2px) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important; }
.btn-logout {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(99,102,241,.4) !important;
    color: var(--brand-1) !important;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill) !important;
    padding: .55rem 1.3rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.btn-logout:hover { background: var(--grad) !important; color: #fff !important; border-color: transparent !important; transform: translateY(-2px) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand) !important; }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--ring) !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   Hero — light color-mesh stage with LUNA as centerpiece
   ===================================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    background:
        radial-gradient(560px 320px at 14% 6%, rgba(99,102,241,.22), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(520px 300px at 86% 0%, rgba(34,211,238,.18), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(680px 420px at 50% 116%, rgba(168,85,247,.22), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at 50% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfbff 0%, #eef1fe 55%, #e7ebfd 100%) !important;
    color: var(--ink) !important;
    padding: 2.4rem 1rem 3rem !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    overflow: hidden;
}
/* faint dot grid texture, masked so it fades out toward the edges */
.hero::before {
    display: block !important; content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;
    background: radial-gradient(rgba(99,102,241,.16) 1px, transparent 1.6px) !important;
    background-size: 26px 26px !important;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 70% at 50% 4%, #000 30%, transparent 78%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 70% at 50% 4%, #000 30%, transparent 78%);
    animation: none !important; z-index: 0 !important; pointer-events: none !important; opacity: .9;
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; gap: 0; }
/* Two-column hero — copy left, portrait right (professional SaaS layout) */
.hero-split {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
    align-items: center; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    text-align: left !important; max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%;
}
.hero-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.hero-split .hero-stage { justify-self: center; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
    .hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center !important; justify-items: center; }
    .hero-copy { align-items: center; }
    .hero-split .hero-stage { order: -1; }
}
.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.2rem) !important;
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink) !important;
    margin: 0 0 1rem !important; max-width: 15ch; text-wrap: balance;
    text-shadow: none !important; transform: none !important;
}
.hero h1 .grad-text {
    background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
}
.hero p {
    color: var(--muted) !important; font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem) !important;
    max-width: 48ch; margin: 0 0 1.8rem !important; line-height: 1.6; transform: none !important;
}
.hero-split .hero-copy p { margin-left: 0 !important; margin-right: 0 !important; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .hero p { margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; } }
.hero-buttons { gap: 1rem !important; transform: none !important; }

/* Eyebrow chip */
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    padding: .35rem .95rem .35rem .65rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .01em;
    color: var(--brand-1); background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,.22);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.eyebrow .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(99,102,241,.16); animation: blink 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes blink { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .35; } }

/* ---- LUNA portrait stage — bigger, crisper, refined halo --------- */
.luna-avatar-container {
    position: relative;
    width: clamp(220px, 26vw, 300px) !important;
    height: clamp(220px, 26vw, 300px) !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    perspective: 1000px;
}
/* rotating conic gradient ring behind the portrait */
.luna-avatar-container::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -16px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, #6366f1, #22d3ee, #a855f7, #8b5cf6, #6366f1);
    filter: blur(2px); opacity: .9; z-index: 0;
    -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(circle, transparent 60%, #000 61%);
    mask: radial-gradient(circle, transparent 60%, #000 61%);
    animation: spin 14s linear infinite;
}
.luna-avatar-container::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.9); z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.luna-glow {
    position: absolute; inset: -6%; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 0 !important;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,.45) 0%, rgba(34,211,238,.20) 45%, transparent 72%) !important;
    opacity: .9 !important; filter: blur(26px) !important;
    animation: pulse 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes pulse { 0% { transform: scale(.92); opacity: .55; } 100% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: .9; } }
.luna-avatar {
    width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; border-radius: 50% !important;
    border: 5px solid #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(12,17,36,.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,.10) !important;
    overflow: hidden; position: relative; z-index: 2 !important;
    background: #eef1fe !important; animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes float { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
.luna-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; }

/* Floating accent chips around the portrait (added in index.html hero) */
.hero-stage { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.float-chip {
    position: absolute; z-index: 5; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    padding: .55rem .9rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); border: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-soft);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    animation: floatChip 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.float-chip .ico {
    width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 8px; display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: var(--grad-soft); font-size: .95rem;
}
.float-chip.tl { top: -7%; left: -11%; animation-delay: .4s; }
.float-chip.br { bottom: 6%; right: -12%; animation-delay: 1.4s; }
@keyframes floatChip { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-9px); } }

/* =====================================================================
   Landing page — full-viewport scroll-snap sections
   (each section fills one screen: Hero → Features → How it works)
   Scoped to body.landing so other pages scroll normally.
   ===================================================================== */
html:has(body.landing) { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body.landing {
    scroll-snap-type: y proximity;
    scroll-padding-top: 66px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
body.landing .hero,
body.landing #features,
body.landing #how {
    min-height: calc(100svh - 66px);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}
body.landing .hero { min-height: calc(100svh - 66px); padding-top: 1.5rem !important; padding-bottom: 1.5rem !important; }
body.landing #features,
body.landing #how { padding-top: 2rem !important; padding-bottom: 2rem !important; }
body.landing #features .section-title,
body.landing #how .section-title { margin-bottom: 2rem !important; }
/* Disable snapping where a screen can't comfortably hold a full section */
@media (max-height: 620px), (max-width: 600px) {
    body.landing { scroll-snap-type: none; }
    body.landing .hero,
    body.landing #features,
    body.landing #how { min-height: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    body.landing { scroll-snap-type: none; }
    html:has(body.landing) { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   Sections / titles
   ===================================================================== */
.content-section, .features {
    background:
        radial-gradient(760px 340px at 90% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,.06), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(680px 320px at 4% 100%, rgba(34,211,238,.05), transparent 60%),
        transparent !important;
    padding: 4.5rem 1rem !important;
}
.section-title { margin-bottom: 3rem !important; }
.section-title h2 { color: var(--ink) !important; font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.55rem) !important; }
.section-title h2::after { background: var(--grad) !important; height: 4px !important; width: 64px !important; border-radius: 4px; bottom: -14px !important; }
.section-title p { color: var(--muted) !important; font-size: 1.08rem !important; margin-top: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* =====================================================================
   Cards — premium light
   ===================================================================== */
.feature-card, .card, .job-card {
    background: var(--surface) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s !important;
}
.feature-card:hover, .job-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg) !important;
    border-color: rgba(99,102,241,.30) !important;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important; border-color: rgba(99,102,241,.22) !important; }

/* Feature card */
.feature-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.feature-icon {
    background: var(--grad-soft) !important;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important; color: var(--brand-1) !important;
    padding: 1.6rem !important; justify-content: flex-start !important;
}
.feature-icon span {
    width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon { color: var(--brand-1) !important; transform: none !important; }
.feature-content { padding: 0 1.6rem 1.7rem !important; }
.feature-content h3 { color: var(--ink) !important; font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem !important; }
.feature-content h3::after { background: var(--grad) !important; height: 3px !important; }
.feature-content p { color: var(--muted) !important; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Generic card + headers */
.card { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important; }
.card-header { background: var(--grad) !important; color: #fff; padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem !important; position: relative; }
.card-header h2, .card-header h3 { color: #fff !important; }
.card-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88) !important; margin-top: .35rem; }
.card-body { padding: 1.8rem !important; }

/* Job cards */
.job-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.job-header { background: var(--grad) !important; color: #fff; padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem !important; }
.job-header h3 { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 1.3rem !important; color: #fff; }
.job-info { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-top: .6rem !important; gap: .5rem; }
.job-info span {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    padding: .22rem .7rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.job-body { padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem !important; }
.job-body .job-description p { color: var(--muted) !important; line-height: 1.55; }
.job-body > div:last-child { color: var(--muted-2); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 500; }
.job-footer { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.4rem !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   Forms — unified, premium (applies across login/signup/apply/post_job)
   ===================================================================== */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
label, .form-label, .form-group label {
    display: block !important; margin-bottom: .5rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: .9rem !important; color: var(--ink-soft) !important;
    letter-spacing: .005em;
}
.form-control,
input[type="text"], input[type="email"], input[type="password"],
input[type="number"], input[type="file"], textarea, select {
    width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: .8rem 1rem !important; font-size: 1rem !important;
    color: var(--ink) !important;
    background: var(--surface-2) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line) !important;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm) !important;
    transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s, background-color .25s !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
}
textarea.form-control, textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 96px; line-height: 1.55; }
.form-control::placeholder, input::placeholder, textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted-2) !important; }
.form-control:focus,
input:focus, textarea:focus, select:focus {
    outline: none !important;
    border-color: var(--brand-1) !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: var(--ring) !important;
}
/* File input — custom button look */
input[type="file"] { padding: .55rem 1rem !important; cursor: pointer; }
input[type="file"]::file-selector-button {
    margin-right: 1rem; padding: .5rem 1rem; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem;
    background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--brand-1);
    transition: background-color .2s;
}
input[type="file"]::file-selector-button:hover { background: rgba(99,102,241,.18); }
select { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%235e6781' stroke-width='2.5'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center; padding-right: 2.6rem !important; }

/* Password strength bar */
.password-strength { height: 6px !important; background: var(--line) !important; border-radius: var(--r-pill) !important; margin-top: .6rem !important; overflow: hidden; }
.password-strength-bar { border-radius: var(--r-pill) !important; }

/* Auth pages: card sits on a quiet mesh, override legacy radii from inline <style> */
.auth-form .form-control { border-radius: var(--r-sm) !important; padding: .8rem 1rem !important; border: 1.5px solid var(--line) !important; }
.auth-form .form-control:focus { border-color: var(--brand-1) !important; box-shadow: var(--ring) !important; }
.auth-form .btn-primary, .application-actions .btn-primary, form .btn-primary {
    background: var(--grad) !important; border-radius: var(--r-pill) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand) !important; padding: .8rem 1.6rem !important;
}
.auth-form .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px) !important; box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(99,102,241,.42) !important; }
.btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(99,102,241,.08) !important; color: var(--brand-1) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(99,102,241,.22) !important; border-radius: var(--r-pill) !important;
    padding: .8rem 1.4rem !important; font-weight: 600;
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(99,102,241,.14) !important; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* =====================================================================
   Dashboard table
   ===================================================================== */
.dashboard-table { border-collapse: separate !important; border-spacing: 0; width: 100%; }
.dashboard-table thead tr { background: transparent !important; }
.dashboard-table th {
    background: var(--bg-2) !important; color: var(--ink-soft) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: .78rem !important; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em;
    padding: .95rem 1rem !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line) !important; text-align: left;
}
.dashboard-table th:first-child { border-top-left-radius: var(--r-sm); }
.dashboard-table th:last-child { border-top-right-radius: var(--r-sm); }
.dashboard-table td { padding: .95rem 1rem !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2) !important; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .95rem; }
.dashboard-table tbody tr { background: #fff !important; transition: background-color .2s; }
.dashboard-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--surface-2) !important; }
.dashboard-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(99,102,241,.05) !important; }
.dashboard-table td:nth-child(4) { font-weight: 700 !important; color: var(--brand-2) !important; }
.download-report-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
    padding: .5rem 1rem !important; border-radius: var(--r-pill) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(99,102,241,.3) !important; color: var(--brand-1) !important;
    background: rgba(99,102,241,.06) !important; text-decoration: none; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600;
    transition: all .2s ease;
}
.download-report-btn:hover { background: var(--grad) !important; color: #fff !important; border-color: transparent !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* =====================================================================
   My Applications — cards + tips
   ===================================================================== */
.application-card {
    background: var(--surface) !important; border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
    padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s;
}
.application-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg) !important; border-color: rgba(99,102,241,.3) !important; }
.application-header { background: var(--grad) !important; padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem !important; }
.application-header h3 { color: #fff !important; font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; margin-bottom: .5rem !important; }
.application-info span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92) !important; font-size: .85rem; }
.application-body { padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem !important; color: var(--muted); }
.application-body p { color: var(--muted) !important; line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.application-footer { padding: 0 1.4rem 1.3rem !important; }
.application-footer .btn-outline { border: 1.5px solid rgba(99,102,241,.4) !important; color: var(--brand-1) !important; background: #fff !important; }
.application-footer .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--grad) !important; color: #fff !important; border-color: transparent !important; }
.tips-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,.07), rgba(34,211,238,.05)) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,.18) !important; border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-1) !important;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important; padding: 1.8rem 2rem !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.tips-section h3 { color: var(--ink) !important; font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; }
.tips-section li { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.tips-section li::marker { color: var(--brand-1); }

/* =====================================================================
   CTA band — the single, confident gradient moment
   ===================================================================== */
.cta {
    background: var(--grad) !important; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    padding: 4.5rem 1rem !important;
}
.cta::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(600px 300px at 15% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(500px 280px at 90% 100%, rgba(34,211,238,.25), transparent 60%) !important;
    animation: none !important; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; transform: none;
}
.cta h2, .cta p { color: #fff !important; text-shadow: none !important; }
.cta h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem) !important; }
.cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9) !important; }
.cta .btn-primary { background: #fff !important; color: var(--brand-1) !important; box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(12,17,36,.22) !important; }
.cta .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px) !important; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(12,17,36,.28) !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   Footer — tidy, light, branded
   ===================================================================== */
footer { background: var(--surface) !important; color: var(--muted) !important; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 3.5rem 1rem 2.5rem !important; }
.footer-col p { color: var(--muted) !important; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-col h3 { color: var(--ink) !important; font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; }
.footer-col h3::after { background: var(--grad) !important; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--muted) !important; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--brand-1) !important; }
.social-links a { background: var(--bg) !important; color: var(--ink-soft) !important; border: 1px solid var(--line); font-weight: 600; transition: all .25s; }
.social-links a:hover { background: var(--grad) !important; color: #fff !important; border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand); }
.copyright { color: var(--muted-2) !important; border-top: 1px solid var(--line) !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   Flash alerts
   ===================================================================== */
.flash-messages .alert { border-radius: var(--r-sm) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs) !important; border-left-width: 4px !important; font-weight: 500; }
.alert-success { background: rgba(22,163,74,.10) !important; color: #15803d !important; border-left-color: var(--success) !important; }
.alert-warning { background: rgba(217,119,6,.10) !important; color: #b45309 !important; border-left-color: var(--warning) !important; }
.alert-danger  { background: rgba(220,38,38,.10) !important; color: #b91c1c !important; border-left-color: var(--danger) !important; }
.alert-info    { background: rgba(99,102,241,.10) !important; color: var(--brand-1) !important; border-left-color: var(--brand-1) !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   Floating chatbot button + window
   ===================================================================== */
#chatbot-nav { background: var(--grad) !important; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(99,102,241,.5) !important; }
#chatbot-nav:hover { transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px) !important; }
#chatbot-box { border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg) !important; overflow: hidden; }
#chatbot-box #chat-input { border-top: 1px solid var(--line) !important; }
#chat-messages .user-bubble { background: var(--grad) !important; color: #fff !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   "How it works" animated pipeline
   ===================================================================== */
.pipeline {
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 340px at 50% -10%, rgba(99,102,241,.07), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), var(--bg)) !important;
    padding: 4.5rem 1rem !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.pipe-track { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1rem; max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }
.pipe-track::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50px; left: 9%; right: 9%; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(99,102,241,.18), rgba(139,92,246,.6), rgba(34,211,238,.18));
    border-radius: 3px; z-index: 0;
}
.pipe-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; padding: 0 .5rem; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); animation: pipeReveal .7s ease forwards; }
.pipe-step:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .15s; }
.pipe-step:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .40s; }
.pipe-step:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .65s; }
.pipe-step:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .90s; }
.pipe-step:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 1.15s; }
.pipe-node {
    width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: 0 auto 1.2rem; border-radius: 26px;
    display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 2.2rem; color: #fff; background: var(--grad);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(99,102,241,.35); position: relative;
    border: 4px solid #fff;
}
.pipe-node::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -8px; border-radius: 30px; border: 2px solid rgba(139,92,246,.45); animation: pipeHalo 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.pipe-step:nth-child(even) .pipe-node::after { animation-delay: 1.3s; }
.pipe-step h4 { color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: .45rem; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.pipe-step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.pipe-num { display: inline-block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand-1); background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,.18); border-radius: var(--r-pill); padding: .18rem .75rem; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
@keyframes pipeReveal { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes pipeHalo { 0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .5; } 50% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 0; } }

/* =====================================================================
   Responsive
   ===================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .float-chip { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .pipe-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem 1rem; }
    .pipe-track::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero { padding: 3rem 1rem 3.4rem !important; }
    .section-title { margin-bottom: 2rem !important; }
    .content-section, .features, .pipeline, .cta { padding: 3rem 1rem !important; }
    .nav-container { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .pipe-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .logo { font-size: 1.45rem !important; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   Feature cards — refined per-card accent treatment
   Each of the three cards gets its own color (indigo / cyan / violet):
   a gradient top bar, a richer icon tile, and a matching hover + underline.
   Content/markup unchanged — purely visual polish.
   ===================================================================== */
.features-grid { gap: 1.9rem; }
.features-grid .feature-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--surface) !important;
}
/* gradient accent bar along the top edge (clipped by the card radius) */
.features-grid .feature-card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; z-index: 3;
    background: var(--grad);
}
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6366f1, #818cf8); }
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #06b6d4, #22d3ee); }
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #a855f7, #c084fc); }

/* icon area: drop the flat band, let the tile carry the color */
.features-grid .feature-icon { background: transparent !important; padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem .5rem !important; }
.features-grid .feature-icon span {
    width: 66px; height: 66px; border-radius: 18px; font-size: 2rem;
    display: grid; place-items: center; line-height: 1;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1), box-shadow .35s, border-color .35s;
}
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(1) .feature-icon span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,.18), rgba(129,140,248,.06));
    border-color: rgba(99,102,241,.32); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(99,102,241,.20);
}
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(2) .feature-icon span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34,211,238,.22), rgba(6,182,212,.07));
    border-color: rgba(34,211,238,.38); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(34,211,238,.20);
}
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(3) .feature-icon span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(168,85,247,.18), rgba(192,132,252,.06));
    border-color: rgba(168,85,247,.32); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(168,85,247,.20);
}
.features-grid .feature-card:hover .feature-icon span { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); }

/* heading underline + hover border pick up each card's accent */
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(1) .feature-content h3::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6366f1, #818cf8) !important; }
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(2) .feature-content h3::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #06b6d4, #22d3ee) !important; }
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(3) .feature-content h3::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #a855f7, #c084fc) !important; }
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(1):hover { border-color: rgba(99,102,241,.45) !important; }
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(2):hover { border-color: rgba(34,211,238,.50) !important; }
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(3):hover { border-color: rgba(168,85,247,.45) !important; }