/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NOVARIS — Forschungszulage Steuererklärung — Editorial Redesign
   Bolder, more confident, more motion. Same DNA.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Fonts (Inter, Montserrat) are preloaded in HTML head via /fonts/ — no @font-face needed here. */

:root {
  --navy-950: #04091a;
  --navy-900: #0D1B3E;
  --navy-800: #122244;
  --navy-700: #1A3462;
  --navy-600: #1E4080;
  --navy-500: #1E56B5;
  --navy-400: #3A7FD4;
  --navy-300: #4DAEE5;
  --navy-200: #7ECEF5;
  --navy-100: #C2E8FB;
  --navy-50:  #EBF6FE;
  --green:    #27c93f;
  --amber:    #f59e0b;
  --red:      #ef4444;

  /* Day-mode tokens — body themable. Topbar + Hero stay pinned dark via
     scoped overrides further down. */
  --bg-base:     #ffffff;
  --bg-raised:   #f5f8fe;
  --bg-elevated: #edf2fb;
  --bg-card:     #ffffff;
  --clr-h:       #0D1B3E;
  --clr-b:       #5a6e8c;
  --clr-mut:     #94a3b8;
  --bdr:         #e0e8f4;
  --bdr-strong:  #c8d6ee;

  --font-display: 'Montserrat', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

html.dark {
  --bg-base:     #04091a;
  --bg-raised:   #0a1428;
  --bg-elevated: #122244;
  --bg-card:     #0D1B3E;
  --clr-h:       #e8f0fa;
  --clr-b:       #8aaac8;
  --clr-mut:     #506a88;
  --bdr:         rgba(77,174,229,0.14);
  --bdr-strong:  rgba(77,174,229,0.25);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--clr-h);
  /* Day: light editorial bg — soft tints + light grid (radial-faded edges) */
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 8% 14%, rgba(30,86,181,0.07), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at 92% 38%, rgba(77,174,229,0.05), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 600px at 50% 78%, rgba(30,86,181,0.05), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f8fe 50%, #ffffff 100%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}
/* Subtle grid texture on top of the gradient (whole page) */
body::before {
  content: ''; position: fixed; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30,86,181,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30,86,181,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 100% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 90%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 100% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 90%);
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: background-image 0.4s ease;
}
/* Night: dark editorial bg + cyan grid */
html.dark body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 8% 14%, rgba(30,86,181,0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at 92% 38%, rgba(77,174,229,0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 600px at 50% 78%, rgba(30,86,181,0.10), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #04091a 0%, #0a1428 30%, #04091a 70%, #0a1428 100%);
}
html.dark body::before {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(77,174,229,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(77,174,229,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
/* Make sure all content sits above the fixed grid */
header, section, main, footer, .marquee, .defbox, .stat-strip, .read-progress { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--clr-h);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; color: var(--clr-b); line-height: 1.75; }
a { color: var(--navy-500); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
strong { color: var(--clr-h); font-weight: 600; }
em { color: var(--clr-h); font-style: italic; }

/* ═══════════ TOP BAR — ALWAYS NIGHT-MODE LOOK ═══════════ */
.topbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 80;
  height: 76px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  background: rgba(4,9,26,0.78);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(77,174,229,0.14);
  color: #e8f0fa;
}
html.dark .topbar { background: rgba(4,9,26,0.72); }

.topbar-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; color: var(--clr-h);
  height: 48px; position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.topbar-logo:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.logo-img {
  height: 52px; width: auto; display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(13,27,62,0.08));
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring), filter 0.4s ease;
}
.topbar-logo:hover .logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(30,86,181,0.28));
}
/* On page-load entrance — slide + fade in */
.logo-img { animation: logoEnter 0.95s var(--ease-spring) both; }
@keyframes logoEnter {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-14px) scale(0.92); }
  60%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(2px) scale(1.02); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
/* Subtle continuous breathing on the accent bar — uses a glow halo behind */
.topbar-logo::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: -6px; top: 50%;
  width: 64px; height: 32px; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(77,174,229,0.35), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  animation: logoBreath 4.5s var(--ease-out) infinite 1.4s;
  filter: blur(6px);
}
@keyframes logoBreath {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.85); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.9; transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05); }
}
/* On hover: shimmer sweep across logo */
.topbar-logo .logo-shimmer {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100%;
  pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 6px;
}
.topbar-logo .logo-shimmer::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -60%;
  width: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 50%, transparent 75%);
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  transition: left 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.topbar-logo:hover .logo-shimmer::before { left: 130%; }
html.dark .topbar-logo .logo-shimmer::before {
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 25%, rgba(194,232,251,0.35) 50%, transparent 75%);
}

/* TOPBAR is always dark → always show the LIGHT logo variant in topbar.
   Day/night toggle still controls the FOOTER logo, but the topbar logo is
   pinned to the white/light variant for consistent dark topbar. */
.topbar .logo-img-light { display: none; }
.topbar .logo-img-dark  { display: block; filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.4)); }
.topbar .topbar-logo:hover .logo-img-dark {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(77,174,229,0.45));
}
/* (Day/night-aware footer logo if needed elsewhere) */
html:not(.dark) .footer-brand .logo-img-light { display: block; }
html:not(.dark) .footer-brand .logo-img-dark  { display: none; }
html.dark .footer-brand .logo-img-light { display: none; }
html.dark .footer-brand .logo-img-dark  { display: block; }

.topbar-nav { display: flex; gap: 0.25rem; align-items: center; }
.topbar-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(195,215,245,0.78);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
}
.topbar-nav a:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); text-decoration: none; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .topbar-nav { display: none; } }

.topbar-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.dark-toggle {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer;
  color: #e8f0fa;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}
.dark-toggle:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); transform: rotate(20deg); }
.dark-toggle svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--navy-500); color: #fff; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30,86,181,0.38);
  transition: transform 0.22s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.22s, background 0.22s;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.025);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30,86,181,0.48);
  background: var(--navy-600); text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* ═══════════ READING PROGRESS BAR ═══════════ */
.read-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 76px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 79;
  background: var(--bdr);
}
.read-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-300), var(--navy-500));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  width: 0%;
  animation: shimmer 3s linear infinite;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}
@keyframes shimmer { from { background-position: 0% 0; } to { background-position: -200% 0; } }

/* ═══════════ HERO — ALWAYS NIGHT-MODE LOOK (regardless of theme) ═══════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 9rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(30,86,181,0.20), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #04091a 0%, #0a1428 50%, #04091a 100%);
  color: #e8f0fa;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Local scoped tokens — pin hero to dark palette so Anlage-FZ form,
     chips, breadcrumb etc. all stay dark even when body is in day mode. */
  --bg-base: #04091a;
  --bg-raised: #0a1428;
  --bg-elevated: #122244;
  --bg-card: #0D1B3E;
  --clr-h: #e8f0fa;
  --clr-b: #8aaac8;
  --clr-mut: #506a88;
  --bdr: rgba(77,174,229,0.14);
  --bdr-strong: rgba(77,174,229,0.25);
}
.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(77,174,229,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(77,174,229,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
}
.hero-spotlight {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,30%),
    rgba(77,174,229,0.16), transparent 50%);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.hero h1 { color: #fff; }
.hero-sub { color: rgba(195,215,245,0.78); }
.hero-meta-item { color: rgba(195,215,245,0.55); }
.hero-meta-item svg { color: var(--navy-200); }
.hero-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(195,215,245,0.45); }
.hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--navy-200); }
.hero-breadcrumb span { color: #fff; }

.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.hero-breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-mut); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-breadcrumb a { color: var(--clr-mut); }
.hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--navy-500); text-decoration: none; }
.hero-breadcrumb svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; opacity: 0.5; }
.hero-breadcrumb span { color: var(--clr-h); font-weight: 700; }

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,86,181,0.08), rgba(77,174,229,0.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,86,181,0.15);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-500);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.hero-eyebrow .pulse {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy-300);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(77,174,229,0.6);
  animation: pulse 2s var(--ease-out) infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(77,174,229,0.6); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(77,174,229,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(77,174,229,0); }
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.02;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.hero h1 .accent {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500) 20%, var(--navy-300) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 900;
}
.hero h1 .accent::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0.04em;
  height: 0.12em; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-300));
  border-radius: 4px; opacity: 0.25;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.18rem);
  color: var(--clr-b); line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--clr-mut);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; }
.hero-meta-item svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--navy-300); }

/* ── Hero Visual: Animated Anlage FZ form ── */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 2000px;
}
.fz-form {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--bdr-strong);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 3px rgba(13,27,62,0.08),
    0 20px 60px -20px rgba(13,27,62,0.25),
    0 30px 80px -30px rgba(30,86,181,0.30);
  transform: rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(4deg);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.fz-form:hover { transform: rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(2deg); }

.fz-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.fz-header-l {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--navy-500);
}
.fz-header-r {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--clr-mut);
}
.fz-elster-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: #fff;
  background: var(--navy-700); padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px;
}

.fz-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr auto;
  gap: 0.65rem; align-items: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem; margin: 0 -0.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.fz-row.lit {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(77,174,229,0.10), rgba(77,174,229,0.02));
}
.fz-row-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--clr-mut); text-align: center;
  background: var(--bg-raised); border-radius: 4px; padding: 1px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.fz-row-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-b);
}
.fz-row-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-h);
  min-width: 80px; text-align: right;
}
.fz-row.highlight .fz-row-value {
  color: var(--green); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-display); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.fz-row.divider {
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--bdr); padding-top: 0.85rem; margin-top: 0.4rem;
  background: transparent;
}

.fz-cursor {
  display: inline-block; width: 2px; height: 0.95em;
  background: var(--navy-500); margin-left: 1px; vertical-align: middle;
  animation: blink 1s steps(2) infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 50% { opacity: 0; } }

/* Floating chips around the form */
.float-chip {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3;
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--bdr-strong);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--clr-h);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(13,27,62,0.18);
  animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-chip-icon {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 7px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.float-chip-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.float-chip small {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.66rem; color: var(--clr-mut); margin-top: 1px;
}
.float-chip-1 {
  top: -28px; left: -28px; animation-delay: 0s;
}
.float-chip-1 .float-chip-icon { background: rgba(39,201,63,0.15); color: var(--green); }
.float-chip-2 {
  top: 50%; right: -110px; animation-delay: -2s;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .float-chip-2 { right: -60px; } }
@media (max-width: 900px)  { .float-chip-2 { right: -8px; } }
.float-chip-2 .float-chip-icon { background: rgba(30,86,181,0.15); color: var(--navy-500); }
.float-chip-3 {
  bottom: -28px; left: 8%; animation-delay: -4s;
}
.float-chip-3 .float-chip-icon { background: rgba(77,174,229,0.15); color: var(--navy-300); }
@keyframes floaty {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* ═══════════ MARQUEE BANNER ═══════════ */
.marquee {
  background: var(--navy-950); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: 0.95rem 0; overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 3.5rem; white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 38s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.marquee-item strong { color: var(--navy-300); font-weight: 800; }
.marquee-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(77,174,229,0.4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ═══════════ DEFINITION ═══════════ */
.section-wrap {
  max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}
.defbox {
  position: relative;
  margin: 4rem auto 0;
  max-width: 980px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(13,27,62,0.18);
  z-index: 5;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.defbox::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-300), var(--navy-500));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 4s linear infinite;
}
.defbox-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.defbox-head .label {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy-500);
}
.defbox-head svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--navy-500); }
.defbox h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem); margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.defbox > p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.defbox ul {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--bdr); padding-top: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .defbox ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.defbox li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--clr-b); line-height: 1.6;
}
.defbox li::before {
  content: ''; flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-300));
  margin-top: 2px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-300)),
    url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/></svg>");
  background-size: cover, 12px 12px;
  background-position: center, center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat;
  background-blend-mode: normal;
}

/* ═══════════ STAT STRIP ═══════════ */
.stat-strip {
  max-width: 1080px; margin: 4rem auto 0; padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.stat-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(30,86,181,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(30,86,181,0.18);
}
.stat-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 70px; height: 70px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(77,174,229,0.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500) 20%, var(--navy-300));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-b); letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ═══════════ MAIN CONTENT LAYOUT ═══════════ */
.main {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
}
.main-inner {
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .main-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

/* ── Side rail TOC ── */
.sidenav {
  position: sticky; top: 96px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .sidenav { display: none; } }
.sidenav-label {
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-mut);
  margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 0.85rem;
}
.sidenav-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  position: relative;
}
.sidenav-list::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: -1px; top: 0;
  width: 1px; height: var(--rail-h, 0%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-300));
  transition: height 0.3s ease;
}
.sidenav-list a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-mut);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent; margin-left: -1px;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, padding 0.2s;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.sidenav-list a:hover { color: var(--clr-h); text-decoration: none; }
.sidenav-list a.active {
  color: var(--navy-500); border-left-color: var(--navy-500);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
html.dark .sidenav-list a.active { color: var(--navy-300); border-left-color: var(--navy-300); }
.sidenav-num {
  display: inline-block; width: 22px; opacity: 0.5;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* ── Section ── */
.sec { margin-bottom: 6rem; scroll-margin-top: 90px; position: relative; }
.sec:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.sec-header {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bdr);
}
.sec-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 4.5rem; line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500) 20%, var(--navy-300));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.sec-title h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.sec-title .sec-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy-500);
  font-family: var(--font-display); margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.sec h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.85rem;
}
.sec p, .sec li { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--clr-b); }
.sec ul { padding-left: 1.2rem; }
.sec ul li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

/* ── Magazine table ── */
.fztable {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-card);
}
.fztable table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.fztable thead {
  background: var(--bg-raised);
}
.fztable th {
  text-align: left; padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy-500);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bdr);
}
.fztable td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem; color: var(--clr-b);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.fztable tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.fztable tr:hover td { background: rgba(77,174,229,0.04); }
.fztable td:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-500); white-space: nowrap;
  width: 1px;
}
.fztable td strong { color: var(--clr-h); }

/* ── Stepper ── */
.stepper {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.5rem 0;
  display: grid; gap: 1rem;
  counter-reset: stepper;
}
.stepper li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem 1.4rem 5rem;
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  border-radius: 14px;
  counter-increment: stepper;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stepper li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(30,86,181,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(30,86,181,0.18);
}
.stepper li::before {
  content: counter(stepper, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute; left: 1.25rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900; font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-300));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stepper li::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 4.6rem; top: 1.6rem; bottom: 1.6rem;
  width: 1px; background: var(--bdr);
}
.stepper li h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.stepper li p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ── Highlight callout ── */
.callout {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem 1.3rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(77,174,229,0.08), rgba(30,86,181,0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(77,174,229,0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--clr-b);
  position: relative;
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start;
}
.callout-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 9px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-300));
  color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30,86,181,0.3);
}
.callout-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.callout strong { color: var(--clr-h); }
.callout.warning {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245,158,11,0.10), rgba(245,158,11,0.03));
  border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.3);
}
.callout.warning .callout-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber), #fbbf24);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245,158,11,0.4);
}
.callout.success {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(39,201,63,0.10), rgba(39,201,63,0.03));
  border-color: rgba(39,201,63,0.3);
}
.callout.success .callout-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green), #4ade80);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(39,201,63,0.4);
}

/* ── Versus comparison (GewSt) ── */
.versus {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap: 1rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .versus { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .versus-vs { display: none; } }
.versus-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 1.6rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.versus-card.good { border-color: rgba(39,201,63,0.35); }
.versus-card.bad { border-color: rgba(239,68,68,0.35); }
.versus-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
}
.versus-card.good::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), #4ade80); }
.versus-card.bad::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), #f87171); }
.versus-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.versus-card.good .versus-tag { background: rgba(39,201,63,0.12); color: #15803d; }
.versus-card.bad .versus-tag { background: rgba(239,68,68,0.12); color: #b91c1c; }
html.dark .versus-card.good .versus-tag { color: #6ee7a3; }
html.dark .versus-card.bad .versus-tag { color: #fca5a5; }
.versus-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.versus-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 0.6rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.versus-row:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.versus-row span:first-child { color: var(--clr-b); }
.versus-row span:last-child { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-h); }
.versus-total {
  margin-top: 0.7rem; padding-top: 0.85rem; border-top: 2px dashed var(--bdr);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
}
.versus-total span:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--clr-b);
}
.versus-card.good .versus-total span:last-child {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--green); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.versus-card.bad .versus-total span:last-child {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--red); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.versus-vs {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--clr-mut); font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.versus-vs span {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--bdr); background: var(--bg-card);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}

/* ── Startup spotlight box ── */
.spotlight {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px circle at 0% 0%, rgba(77,174,229,0.12), transparent 50%),
    var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .spotlight { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.spotlight-l h4 {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy-500); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.spotlight-l h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem; font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.spotlight-l p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }
.spotlight-r {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.spotlight-stat {
  background: var(--bg-base); border: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.85rem;
}
.spotlight-stat .label {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-mut);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.spotlight-stat .value {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-h); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.spotlight-stat.win .value {
  color: var(--green); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 900;
}

/* ── Sub-cards (Sonderfälle) ── */
.subcards {
  display: grid; gap: 1rem; margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.subcard {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 1.2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.25s;
}
.subcard:hover { transform: translateX(4px); border-color: rgba(30,86,181,0.3); }
.subcard-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,86,181,0.10), rgba(77,174,229,0.10));
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,86,181,0.2);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--navy-500);
}
.subcard-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.subcard h3 { margin: 0 0 0.4rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.subcard p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── FAQ ── */
.faqlist { margin: 1.5rem 0; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.faq {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--bdr);
  border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.faq.open {
  border-color: rgba(30,86,181,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(30,86,181,0.18);
}
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; padding: 1.05rem 1.3rem;
  background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-h); text-align: left;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.faq-q:hover { background: var(--bg-raised); }
.faq-q-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-raised); display: grid; place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  color: var(--navy-500);
}
.faq.open .faq-q-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--navy-500); color: #fff;
}
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq.open .faq-a { max-height: 600px; }
.faq-a-inner {
  padding: 0 1.3rem 1.3rem; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--clr-b);
}
.faq-a-inner strong { color: var(--clr-h); }
.faq-a-inner em { color: var(--navy-500); font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; }

/* ═══════════ DARK CTA ═══════════ */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, #122244 0%, #0D1B3E 50%, #04091a 100%);
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem; overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(77,174,229,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(77,174,229,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-section::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(77,174,229,0.15), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto;
}

.risk-strip {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .risk-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.risk-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.2);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.5rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.risk-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(239,68,68,0.5), transparent);
}
.risk-card .risk-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--red); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.risk-card p {
  margin: 0; font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(195,215,245,0.7); line-height: 1.65;
}

.cta-headline {
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(39,201,63,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(39,201,63,0.3);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6ee7a3;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.cta-eyebrow svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.cta-headline h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}
.cta-headline p {
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(195,215,245,0.7); max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem; line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-trust {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}
.cta-trust-item { text-align: center; }
.cta-trust-item .v {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--navy-200); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.cta-trust-item .l {
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(195,215,245,0.5);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.cta-button-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.btn-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 2rem; border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-400));
  color: #fff; cursor: pointer; border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30,86,181,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.22s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.22s;
}
.btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(30,86,181,0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Related links */
.related-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.related-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77,174,229,0.15);
  border-radius: 12px; color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.22s, border-color 0.22s, background 0.22s;
}
.related-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(77,174,229,0.4);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.related-card-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,86,181,0.3), rgba(77,174,229,0.2));
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--navy-300);
}
.related-card-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.related-card-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy-300);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.related-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ═══════════ FOOTER ═══════════ */
footer {
  background: #04091a; padding: 4rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  color: rgba(195,215,245,0.55);
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(195,215,245,0.45); max-width: 320px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.footer-brand-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-brand-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-300));
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30,86,181,0.35);
}
.footer-brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.footer-brand-text span {
  font-weight: 600; opacity: 0.5; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-size: 0.78rem; margin-left: 0.4rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.footer-col a {
  display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(195,215,245,0.55);
  padding: 0.3rem 0; transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 4px; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(195,215,245,0.35);
}

/* ═══════════ REVEAL ANIMATIONS ═══════════ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Mobile tweaks */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  html, body { overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100vw; }
  .hero { padding: 7rem 1.25rem 4rem; }
  .sec-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .sec-num { font-size: 3rem; }
  /* Float chips were hanging off-screen and creating horizontal scroll */
  .float-chip-1 { left: 8px; top: -10px; }
  .float-chip-2 { right: 8px; }
  .stepper li { padding-left: 4rem; }
  .stepper li::before { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .stepper li::after { left: 3.6rem; }
  .defbox { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .cta-section { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
  /* Long unbreakable tokens like "§ 5b EStG" / paragraphs in marquee */
  .content, .content p, .content li, .content td, .content th {
    word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }
  .marquee, .marquee-track { max-width: 100vw; }
}

/* ═══════════ LANGUAGE SWITCH (always-dark topbar look) ═══════════ */
.lang-switch {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  height: 36px; padding: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lang-btn {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  appearance: none; border: 0; background: transparent; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0 0.7rem; height: 100%;
  color: rgba(195,215,245,0.6);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
}
.lang-btn.active { color: #fff; }
.lang-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.lang-pill {
  position: absolute; top: 3px; left: 3px;
  width: calc(50% - 3px); height: calc(100% - 6px);
  border-radius: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-300));
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(77,174,229,0.35);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.lang-switch[data-active="en"] .lang-pill { transform: translateX(calc(100% + 1px)); }

/* Footer logo */
.footer-logo-img { height: 40px; width: auto; display: block; }

/* ═══════════ MAGNETIC + EXTRA ANIMATIONS ═══════════ */
[data-magnetic] {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }

/* Hero text — staggered fade-in */
.hero-eyebrow, .hero h1, .hero-sub, .hero-meta, .hero-breadcrumb {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px);
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.85s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-breadcrumb { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.hero-eyebrow    { animation-delay: 0.18s; }
.hero h1         { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
.hero-sub        { animation-delay: 0.50s; }
.hero-meta       { animation-delay: 0.66s; }
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Word-by-word reveal for h1 spans */
.hero h1 .word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px) rotate(2deg);
  animation: wordIn 0.7s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
}
@keyframes wordIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Floating particles backdrop */
.particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.particle {
  position: absolute; bottom: -20px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--navy-300), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: particleRise linear infinite;
}
@keyframes particleRise {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(0.6); }
  10%  { opacity: 0.7; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-110vh) translateX(var(--drift, 30px)) scale(1.1); }
}

/* Pulsing accent underline on scroll */
.hero h1 .accent {
  position: relative; display: inline-block;
}
.hero h1 .accent::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0.05em; height: 0.18em;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-300));
  border-radius: 4px;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  animation: underlineGrow 1.2s 0.9s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  opacity: 0.85; z-index: -1;
}
@keyframes underlineGrow { to { transform: scaleX(1); } }

/* Section number — counter spin in */
.sec.visible .sec-num {
  animation: numSpin 1.1s var(--ease-spring);
}
@keyframes numSpin {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(-12deg) translateY(20px) scale(0.8); }
  60%  { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(2deg) translateY(0) scale(1.04); }
  100% { transform: none; }
}

/* Stat number — pop scale on reveal */
.stat-card.visible .stat-num {
  animation: statPop 0.9s var(--ease-spring);
}
@keyframes statPop {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.7); opacity: 0; }
  60%  { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Sec content — staggered child reveal */
.sec.visible > * {
  animation: childIn 0.7s var(--ease-out) backwards;
}
.sec.visible > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.sec.visible > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.sec.visible > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.sec.visible > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.sec.visible > *:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.sec.visible > *:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
@keyframes childIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Table rows — fly in together (synchronized, no stagger) */
.fztable.visible tbody tr {
  animation: rowIn 0.6s var(--ease-out) both;
}
@keyframes rowIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-12px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Versus cards — slide in from sides */
.versus.visible .versus-card.good { animation: slideR 0.8s var(--ease-spring) backwards; }
.versus.visible .versus-card.bad  { animation: slideL 0.8s 0.15s var(--ease-spring) backwards; }
.versus.visible .versus-vs {
  animation: vsPulse 0.6s 0.45s var(--ease-spring) backwards;
}
@keyframes slideR { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px) rotate(-2deg); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes slideL { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px) rotate(2deg);  } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes vsPulse { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5); } 70% { transform: scale(1.15); } 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } }

/* Stepper — number bounce */
.stepper.visible li {
  animation: stepIn 0.65s var(--ease-spring) backwards;
}
.stepper.visible li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.10s; }
.stepper.visible li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.22s; }
.stepper.visible li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.34s; }
.stepper.visible li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.46s; }
.stepper.visible li:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.58s; }
@keyframes stepIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Card lift on hover (broad) */
.stat-card, .callout, .float-chip {
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -16px rgba(13,27,62,0.22);
  border-color: var(--bdr-strong);
}

/* Sparkle on FAQ open */
.faq-q { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.faq-q::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: -50%; top: 0; width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(77,174,229,0.08), transparent);
  pointer-events: none; transition: left 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q::after { left: 150%; }

/* Smooth language fade transition */
[data-i18n], [data-i18n-html] {
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease;
}
.lang-transitioning [data-i18n], .lang-transitioning [data-i18n-html] {
  opacity: 0.25;
}