/* =========================
   Applicants page (premium)
   ========================= */
/* =========================
   Applicants page (flow + interaction)
   ========================= */

.applicants{ --glass: rgba(255,255,255,.08); --stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.14); }

/* spacing helpers */
.mt-xl{ margin-top: 42px; }

/* HERO (no photo) */
.app-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  margin: 0 0;
  padding: 56px 0 54px;
}

.app-hero-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 18% 22%, rgba(255,255,255,.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(760px 380px at 82% 32%, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.10), rgba(255,255,255,.04));
  transform: rotate(-12deg);
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.95;
}



/* abstract shapes (professional blobs) */
.app-hero::before,
.app-hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40%;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.9;
  filter: blur(18px);
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
}

/* big soft blob */
.app-hero::before{
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 28% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 70% 55%, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 68%);
  animation: proDrift 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* subtle “light sweep” */
.app-hero::after{
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.10) 45%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 55% 45%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 70%);
  opacity:.55;
  animation: proSweep 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}


/* animations */
@keyframes proDrift{
  0%,100%{ transform: translate3d(0,0,0) rotate(-10deg); }
  50%{ transform: translate3d(18px,-10px,0) rotate(-12deg); }
}

@keyframes proSweep{
  0%,100%{ transform: translate3d(-10px,8px,0); }
  50%{ transform: translate3d(18px,-6px,0); }
}

.app-hero-inner{
  position:relative;
  text-align:center;
  padding: 44px 18px 68px;
}

.app-kicker{
  display:inline-flex;
  padding:10px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  font-weight:1000;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}

.app-title{
  margin: 16px 0 10px;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5.4vw, 78px);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.app-sub{
  max-width: 70ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.app-badges{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.app-hero-cta{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:12px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/* bottom scroll prompt */
.app-scroll{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  bottom:0;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  padding-bottom: max(14px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  opacity:.98;
}
.app-scroll .scroll-text{
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.app-scroll .scroll-arrow{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:999px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  font-size:20px;
  animation:bounce 1.5s infinite;
}

/* ICON CARDS */
.app-cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:14px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.app-card{
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.app-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 260px at 20% 30%, rgba(49,46,129,.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(520px 260px at 80% 70%, rgba(16,185,129,.12), transparent 60%);
  opacity:0;
  transition: opacity .22s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.app-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,.40);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(49,46,129,.18);
}
.app-card:hover::after{ opacity:1; }

.app-icon{
  width:32px;
  height:32px;
  border-radius:16px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color: #fff;
}

/* SPLIT (text + big photo) */
.app-split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:stretch;
}

.app-split-text{
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.mini-points{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display:grid;
  gap:12px;
}

.mini-point{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  align-items:flex-start;
  padding:12px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.mini-dot{
  width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.mini-title{
  font-weight:1000;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}

/* Photo pairing */
.app-split-photo .photo-slot--xl{
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.photo-caption{
  margin-top:10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(244,244,255,.72);
}

/* STEPS (photo + content per step) */
.app-steps{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display:grid;
  gap:14px;
}

.app-step{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap:16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  overflow:hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.app-step:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,.40);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(49,46,129,.18);
}

.app-step-photo{
  min-height: 440px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform .55s ease, filter .55s ease;
}

.app-step:hover .app-step-photo{
  transform: scale(1.07);
  filter: saturate(1.06) contrast(1.03);
}

.app-step-body{
  padding: 22px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
}

.step-chip{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  width:fit-content;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background: rgba(49,46,129,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(49,46,129,.18);
  font-weight:1000;
}

.step-num{
  width:28px; height:28px;
  border-radius:999px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  font-weight:1000;
  background: rgba(16,185,129,.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.26);
}

/* Founder block: keep yours but add nicer spacing */
.app-trust{
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .app-hero{ padding: 36px 0 44px; }
  .app-title{ font-size: clamp(36px, 8vw, 54px); line-height:1.03; }

  .app-cards{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .app-split{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .app-split-photo .photo-slot--xl{ height: 300px; }

  .app-step{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* White cards + readable text */
.app-card--white{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  color:#0b0b15;
}

.app-card--white .h2{
  color:#0b0b15;
}

.app-muted{
  color: rgba(11,11,21,.72);
  line-height:1.65;
}

/* Dark ticks list for white background */
.ticks-dark{
  color: rgba(11,11,21,.82);
}
.ticks-dark li{
  margin: 8px 0;
}

/* PNG icon container (blended) */
.app-icon{
  width:auto;
  height:300px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow:visible;
    align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.app-icon img{
  width:auto;
  height:300px;
  object-fit:contain;
  display:block;

  /* blend into design */
  opacity:.92;
  filter: saturate(1.02) contrast(1.05);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: transform .22s ease, filter .22s ease, opacity .22s ease;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Card hover: premium lift + purple glow */
.app-card--white{
    align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}

.app-card--white::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 20% 30%, rgba(49,46,129,.18), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 80% 70%, rgba(16,185,129,.10), transparent 60%);
  opacity:0;
  transition: opacity .22s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.app-card--white:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(49,46,129,.22);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 90px rgba(49,46,129,.14);
}
.app-card--white:hover::after{ opacity:1; }

/* Icon animation on hover (subtle “pop” + wiggle) */
.app-card--white:hover .app-icon img{
  opacity:1;
  filter: saturate(1.06) contrast(1.08);
  animation: iconPop 520ms ease-out both;
}

@keyframes iconPop{
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  45%  { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.10) rotate(-3deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1.03) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .app-card--white:hover .app-icon img{ animation:none; }
}