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/* ===== STICKY HEADER ===== */
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.logo {
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  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
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.logo-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; }

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  background: var(--gold);
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  position: fixed;
  top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0;
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  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold3);
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  font-family: "Lora", serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text2);
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  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
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/* ===== HERO ===== */
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}

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}
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}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-family: "Amiri", serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}

.hero-geo-border {
  width: 200px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--terra), var(--gold), transparent);
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  animation: borderPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes borderPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; width: 200px; }
  50% { opacity: 1; width: 280px; }
}

/* ===== CTA BUTTONS ===== */
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  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--bg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold2) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold3) 100%);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
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}
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  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  animation: none;
}
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  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s;
}
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@keyframes ctaPulse {
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  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(212,175,55,0.7), 0 0 60px rgba(212,175,55,0.3); }
}

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  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold3);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.cta-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ===== SECTIONS ===== */
.section {
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  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.section-wide {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold3), var(--terra), var(--gold3), transparent);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.section-label {
  font-family: "Amiri", serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--terra);
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.section-label::after {
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  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--terra), transparent);
}

h2 {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

h3 {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gold2);
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
h3::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--terra));
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

p { margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.85; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a { color: var(--gold); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold2); }

strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
em { color: var(--text3); font-style: italic; }

hr {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold3), transparent);
  margin: 40px 0;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ===== SHOWCASE SECTION ===== */
.showcase-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg2) 0%, var(--bg3) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 80px 20px;
}

.showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.souk-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.souk-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold3), var(--terra), var(--gold));
}
.souk-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.15), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.tile-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, #D4AF3703 0, #D4AF3703 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 12px 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: "Amiri", serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.card-badge.hot { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--terra), var(--accent)); color: #fff; }

.card-rank {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text3);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.card-emoji {
  font-size: 3rem;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 12px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.card-name {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--text);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.card-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.rating-num {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.rating-label {
  font-family: "Lora", serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text3);
}
.stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.card-bonus {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold3);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Amiri", serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold2);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.card-tag {
  font-family: "Lora", serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text2);
  background: rgba(46,82,102,0.3);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.card-cta {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--bg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: ctaPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.card-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  animation: none;
  color: var(--bg);
}

/* ===== CONTENT SECTION ===== */
.content-bg {
  background: var(--bg);
}
.content-bg-alt {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg3) 0%, var(--bg) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.content-wrapper {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===== CALLOUT BOX ===== */
.callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, rgba(46,82,102,0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold3);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.callout-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; }
.callout p { margin: 0; color: var(--text2); }

.callout-terra {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(198,93,59,0.08) 0%, rgba(217,3,104,0.05) 100%);
  border-color: var(--terra);
  border-left-color: var(--terra);
}

/* ===== FEATURE GRID ===== */
.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--card2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.feature-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.feature-title {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold2);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text3);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===== TABLES ===== */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin: 28px 0; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9rem; }
thead tr { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.15), rgba(46,82,102,0.15)); }
th {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold3);
}
td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--text2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  vertical-align: top;
}
tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
tr:nth-child(even) td { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.03); }
.td-gold { color: var(--gold); font-family: "Cinzel", serif; font-weight: 600; }
.td-check { color: #4CAF50; }
.td-x { color: var(--terra); }

/* ===== LIST STYLES ===== */
.styled-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0;
}
.styled-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text2);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.styled-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.styled-list li::before {
  content: "◆";
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

ul { padding-left: 20px; }
ul li { color: var(--text2); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7; }
ul li strong { color: var(--text); }

/* ===== FAQ ACCORDION ===== */
.faq-section { padding: 80px 20px; background: var(--bg2); }
.faq-inner { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }

details {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
details[open] { border-color: var(--gold3); }

summary {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
summary:hover { color: var(--gold); }
summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
details[open] summary::after { content: "−"; }

.faq-body {
  padding: 0 20px 20px;
  color: var(--text2);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 16px;
}
.faq-body p { margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--text2); }

/* ===== INTERACTIVE: FORTUNE WHEEL ===== */
.interactive-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg3) 50%, var(--bg) 100%);
}
.interactive-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }

.fortune-wheel-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.wheel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
}
#fortuneCanvas {
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.wheel-pointer {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 2rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.8));
}
.wheel-result {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.wheel-cta { margin-top: 8px; }

/* ===== INTERACTIVE: VIP CALCULATOR ===== */
.calculator-box {
  background: var(--card2);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px;
}
.calc-title {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.calc-subtitle {
  color: var(--text3);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.calc-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.calc-field label {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Amiri", serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text3);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.calc-field input, .calc-field select {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: "Lora", serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.calc-field input:focus, .calc-field select:focus { border-color: var(--gold3); }
.calc-field select option { background: var(--bg2); }
.calc-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
  color: var(--bg);
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.calc-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.4); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.calc-result {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold3);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: none;
}
.calc-result.show { display: block; }
.result-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.result-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.result-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text3); }
.result-value { font-family: "Cinzel", serif; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); }

/* ===== INTERACTIVE: QUIZ ===== */
.quiz-box {
  background: var(--card2);
  border: 1px solid var(--terra);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px;
}
.quiz-title {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--terra);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.quiz-question {
  font-family: "Lora", serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.quiz-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.quiz-option {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--text2);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: "Lora", serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.quiz-option:hover { border-color: var(--terra); color: var(--text); background: rgba(198,93,59,0.08); }
.quiz-option.selected { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1); color: var(--gold); }
.quiz-option.correct { border-color: #4CAF50; background: rgba(76,175,80,0.1); color: #4CAF50; }
.quiz-option.wrong { border-color: var(--terra); background: rgba(198,93,59,0.1); color: var(--terra); }
.quiz-next {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--terra);
  color: var(--terra);
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  display: none;
}
.quiz-next.show { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.quiz-next:hover { background: var(--terra); color: #fff; }
.quiz-score {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px;
  display: none;
}
.quiz-score.show { display: block; }
.quiz-progress {
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quiz-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--terra), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.4s;
}

/* ===== AUTHOR BLOCK ===== */
.author-section {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: var(--bg3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.author-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold3), var(--terra), var(--blue));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.author-avatar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 0px, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 2px, transparent 2px, transparent 8px);
}
.author-name {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.author-title {
  font-family: "Amiri", serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--terra);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.author-bio { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.methodology-box {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.methodology-title {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold3);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.methodology-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.method-tag {
  font-family: "Lora", serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text3);
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ===== PAYID SECTION ===== */
.payid-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

/* ===== POPUP ===== */
.popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.popup-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.popup-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg3) 0%, var(--bg2) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}
.popup-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold3);
  border-radius: 4px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; right: 16px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text3);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.popup-close:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.popup-icon { font-size: 3rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.popup-title {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.popup-sub { color: var(--text2); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.7; }
.popup-disclaimer { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text3); margin-top: 16px; }

/* ===== STICKY MOBILE CTA ===== */
.sticky-cta-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,8,0,0.97) 0%, rgba(26,15,0,0.97) 100%);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold3);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  z-index: 800;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.sticky-cta-bar.visible { display: flex; }
.sticky-cta-text {
  font-family: "Amiri", serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text2);
  flex: 1;
}
.sticky-cta-text strong { color: var(--gold); }
.sticky-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--bg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ctaPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.sticky-cta-dismiss {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--text3);
  color: var(--text3);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.sticky-cta-dismiss:hover { border-color: var(--terra); color: var(--terra); }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
footer {
  background: var(--bg2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 60px 20px 30px;
}
.footer-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-brand-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text3); line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-nav-title {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold3);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-nav-links {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
}
.footer-nav-links a {
  font-family: "Lora", serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text3);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer-nav-links a::before { content: "◆"; font-size: 0.5rem; color: var(--gold3); }
.footer-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom { text-align: center; }
.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text3);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.footer-rg {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text3);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-rg strong { color: var(--terra); }
.footer-copy {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text3);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ===== REVEAL ANIMATION ===== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* ===== COUNTER ===== */
.counter { display: inline-block; }

/* ===== ARABESQUE DIVIDER ===== */
.ara-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 40px 0 20px;
}
.ara-divider-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold3));
}
.ara-divider-line.right { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold3), transparent); }
.ara-divider-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold3); }

/* ===== STEP CARDS ===== */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.step-card {
  background: var(--card2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.step-num {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold3);
  opacity: 0.3;
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; right: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.step-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.step-title {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold2);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.step-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text3); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== MOBILE ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .hero { padding: 100px 20px 50px; min-height: 90vh; }
  h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }

  .showcase-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .payid-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .calc-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .author-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .author-avatar { margin: 0 auto; }

  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .footer-nav-links { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .hero-stats { gap: 24px; }
  .interactive-inner { flex-direction: column; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section, .faq-section { padding: 50px 16px; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .popup-box { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .calc-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sticky-cta-text { display: none; }
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  var popupClose = document.getElementById("popupClose");
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      popupOverlay.classList.remove("open");
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  // ===== STICKY CTA BAR =====
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  var stickyDismiss = document.getElementById("stickyDismiss");
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      if (!ctaDismissed) stickyCta.classList.remove("visible");
    }
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  // ===== FAQ ACCORDION (one open at a time) =====
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            other.open = false;
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        });
      }
    });
  });

  // ===== VIP CALCULATOR =====
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    var deposit = parseFloat(document.getElementById("calcDeposit").value) || 0;
    var sessions = parseInt(document.getElementById("calcSessions").value, 10) || 0;
    var game = document.getElementById("calcGame").value;
    var tier = document.getElementById("calcTier").value;

    var houseEdges = { baccarat: 0.0106, blackjack: 0.005, roulette: 0.027, slots: 0.05, poker: 0.022 };
    var cashbackRates = { silver: 0.05, gold: 0.10, platinum: 0.15, diamond: 0.20 };
    var tierNames = { silver: "Silver", gold: "Gold", platinum: "Platinum", diamond: "Diamond" };

    var monthlyWager = deposit * sessions * 12;
    var annualWager = monthlyWager;
    var houseEdge = houseEdges[game] || 0.05;
    var expectedLoss = annualWager * houseEdge;
    var cashback = expectedLoss * cashbackRates[tier];
    var loyaltyPoints = Math.floor(annualWager / 10);

    var recommendedTier = "Silver";
    var monthlyDeposit = deposit * sessions;
    if (monthlyDeposit >= 20000) recommendedTier = "Diamond";
    else if (monthlyDeposit >= 10000) recommendedTier = "Platinum";
    else if (monthlyDeposit >= 5000) recommendedTier = "Gold";

    document.getElementById("resWager").textContent = "A$" + annualWager.toLocaleString("en-AU");
    document.getElementById("resCashback").textContent = "A$" + Math.round(cashback).toLocaleString("en-AU");
    document.getElementById("resPoints").textContent = loyaltyPoints.toLocaleString("en-AU") + " pts";
    document.getElementById("resTier").textContent = recommendedTier;

    var resultEl = document.getElementById("calcResult");
    resultEl.classList.add("show");
  };

  // ===== FORTUNE WHEEL =====
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    { label: "50 Free Spins", color: "#C65D3B", text: "#fff" },
    { label: "A$500 Free", color: "#2E5266", text: "#F2E8D0" },
    { label: "20% Cashback", color: "#D90368", text: "#fff" },
    { label: "VIP Access", color: "#A8892A", text: "#1A0F00" },
    { label: "250% Match", color: "#3A6A85", text: "#F2E8D0" },
    { label: "100 Spins", color: "#1A0F00", text: "#D4AF37" },
    { label: "A$1000 Bonus", color: "#D4AF37", text: "#1A0F00" }
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      ctx.closePath();
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      ctx.stroke();

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      ctx.textAlign = "right";
      ctx.fillStyle = seg.text;
      ctx.font = "bold 11px Cinzel, serif";
      ctx.fillText(seg.label, r - 12, 4);
      ctx.restore();
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    // Center circle
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    ctx.fillStyle = "#D4AF37";
    ctx.fill();
    ctx.beginPath();
    ctx.arc(cx, cy, 22, 0, Math.PI * 2);
    ctx.fillStyle = "#1A0F00";
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  canvas.addEventListener("click", function() {
    if (spinning) return;
    spinning = true;
    document.getElementById("wheelResult").textContent = "Spinning...";
    document.getElementById("wheelCta").style.display = "none";

    var spinAmount = Math.random() * Math.PI * 8 + Math.PI * 6;
    var duration = 3000;
    var startTime = null;
    var startAngle = currentAngle;

    function animateSpin(timestamp) {
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      var elapsed = timestamp - startTime;
      var progress = Math.min(elapsed / duration, 1);
      var eased = 1 - Math.pow(1 - progress, 4);
      currentAngle = startAngle + spinAmount * eased;
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      if (progress < 1) {
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        spinning = false;
        var segAngle = (Math.PI * 2) / wheelSegments.length;
        var normalizedAngle = (((-currentAngle) % (Math.PI * 2)) + Math.PI * 2) % (Math.PI * 2);
        var winIndex = Math.floor(normalizedAngle / segAngle) % wheelSegments.length;
        var winSeg = wheelSegments[winIndex];
        document.getElementById("wheelResult").textContent = "You won: " + winSeg.label + "!";
        document.getElementById("wheelCta").style.display = "inline-flex";
      }
    }
    requestAnimationFrame(animateSpin);
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      q: "What is the house edge on the banker bet in Baccarat?",
      opts: ["1.06%", "2.70%", "0.50%", "5.00%"],
      correct: 0
    },
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      q: "Which licensing authority is considered one of the most respected for offshore casinos?",
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      correct: 1
    },
    {
      q: "What does PayID use as an identifier for Australian bank transfers?",
      opts: ["BSB and account number", "SWIFT code", "Phone number, email, or ABN", "Passport number"],
      correct: 2
    },
    {
      q: "What is the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 primarily designed to restrict?",
      opts: ["Individual players from gambling", "Operators from offering services to AU residents", "Cryptocurrency use at casinos", "Responsible gambling tools"],
      correct: 1
    },
    {
      q: "Which game typically has the lowest house edge with correct strategy?",
      opts: ["Roulette", "Pokies", "Baccarat", "Blackjack"],
      correct: 3
    },
    {
      q: "What does KYC stand for in the casino context?",
      opts: ["Know Your Casino", "Keep Your Cash", "Know Your Customer", "Key Your Credentials"],
      correct: 2
    },
    {
      q: "What cashback percentage do top-tier Diamond VIP programs typically offer?",
      opts: ["2%–5%", "5%–8%", "10%–20%", "25%–30%"],
      correct: 2
    }
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    var pct = (currentQuestion / quizQuestions.length) * 100;
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