/* ============================================================
   CLIENT TESTIMONIALS PAGE — client-testimonials.css
   Extends the root design system (variables, navbar, footer, 
   breadcrumb, marquee, cta-band, sebi-band all come from 
   the shared stylesheet). Only page-specific styles live here.
============================================================ */

/* ===========================
   TESTIMONIAL HERO
=========================== */
.ct-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--black);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 110px 0 90px;
}

.ct-hero .sh-bg {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 70% 50%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.18) 0%, transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 35% at 8% 85%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

/* Floating quote marks decoration */
.ct-hero-quote-deco {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 28rem;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.04);
    top: -60px;
    right: 4%;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.ct-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Hero left */
.ct-hero-left {}

.ct-hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.3);
    color: #ff8090;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ct-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ct-hero-title em {
    color: var(--red);
    font-style: normal;
    display: block;
}

.ct-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    max-width: 460px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Rating summary bar */
.ct-rating-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ct-rating-score {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ct-rating-score .score-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1;
}

.ct-rating-score .score-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.ct-rating-details {}

.ct-stars-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ct-stars-row i {
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.ct-rating-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.ct-rating-text strong {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* Hero stat strip */
.ct-hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ct-hstat {
    padding: 14px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    flex: 1;
}

.ct-hstat:last-child { border-right: none; }

.ct-hstat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
}

.ct-hstat-num span { color: var(--red); }

.ct-hstat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Hero right — stacked testimonial preview cards */
.ct-hero-right {
    position: relative;
}

.ct-preview-stack {
    position: relative;
}

/* back cards */
.ct-preview-stack .ct-preview-card:nth-child(2) {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 16px;
    right: -16px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: rotate(1.5deg);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ct-preview-stack .ct-preview-card:nth-child(3) {
    position: absolute;
    top: -22px;
    left: 28px;
    right: -28px;
    opacity: 0.2;
    transform: rotate(3deg);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ct-preview-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.ct-preview-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.35);
}

.ct-pc-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ct-pc-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red) 0%, var(--red-dark) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.ct-pc-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
}

.ct-pc-role {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.ct-pc-stars {
    margin-left: auto;
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.ct-pc-quote {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
}

.ct-pc-quote::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -4px;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--red);
    font-style: normal;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.ct-pc-metrics {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ct-pc-metric {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
}

.ct-pc-metric-val {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
}

.ct-pc-metric-val span { color: var(--red); }

.ct-pc-metric-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* floating badge */
.ct-hero-float {
    position: absolute;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 5;
}

.ct-hero-float.f1 { top: -20px; right: -20px; }
.ct-hero-float.f2 { bottom: -18px; left: -18px; }

.ct-hf-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.ct-hf-val {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black);
    line-height: 1;
}

.ct-hf-val span { color: var(--red); font-size: 13px; }

.ct-hf-sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ===========================
   PLATFORMS TRUST BAR
=========================== */
.ct-platforms {
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    padding: 28px 0;
}

.ct-platforms .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ct-plat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ct-plat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--gray-200);
}

.ct-plat-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ct-plat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    opacity: 0.55;
    transition: opacity .2s;
}

.ct-plat-item:hover { opacity: 1; }

.ct-plat-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ct-plat-stars {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1px;
}

.ct-plat-name {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black-2);
}

.ct-plat-rating {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.ct-plat-rating i { color: #fbbf24; font-size: 10px; }

/* ===========================
   RATING OVERVIEW SECTION
=========================== */
.ct-overview {
    background: var(--white);
}

.ct-overview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Big score panel */
.ct-score-panel {
    background: var(--black);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 24px);
}

.ct-big-score {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ct-big-score span { color: var(--red); font-size: 2.5rem; }

.ct-big-stars {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ct-big-stars i { color: #fbbf24; font-size: 20px; }

.ct-score-caption {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Star breakdown bars */
.ct-star-breakdown {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    text-align: left;
}

.ct-sb-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ct-sb-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    width: 40px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.ct-sb-label i { color: #fbbf24; font-size: 10px; }

.ct-sb-track {
    flex: 1;
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ct-sb-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transform-origin: left;
    animation: growWidth 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) both;
}

@keyframes growWidth {
    from { transform: scaleX(0); }
    to   { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

.ct-sb-fill:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .1s; }

.ct-sb-count {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    width: 28px;
    text-align: right;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ct-score-metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
}

.ct-score-metric {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ct-score-metric-val {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
}

.ct-score-metric-val span { color: var(--red); }

.ct-score-metric-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Category ratings */
.ct-category-ratings {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.ct-cat-header {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ct-cat-header h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ct-cat-header p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.ct-cat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.ct-cat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.ct-cat-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(200,16,46,0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--red);
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ct-cat-name {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black);
    min-width: 160px;
}

.ct-cat-bar-wrap {
    flex: 1;
}

.ct-cat-bar-bg {
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--gray-100);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ct-cat-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), #ff6b7a);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transform-origin: left;
    animation: growWidth 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) both;
}

.ct-cat-score {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black);
    min-width: 36px;
    text-align: right;
}

.ct-cat-stars {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #fbbf24;
    min-width: 70px;
    text-align: right;
}

/* ===========================
   FILTER BAR
=========================== */
.ct-filter-bar {
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    padding: 18px 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 65px;
    z-index: 100;
}

.ct-filter-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ct-filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ct-filter-tab {
    padding: 7px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.ct-filter-tab:hover {
    border-color: var(--red);
    color: var(--red);
}

.ct-filter-tab.active {
    background: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
    color: white;
}

.ct-filter-tab .ct-ft-count {
    font-size: 11px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    padding: 1px 6px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.ct-filter-tab.active .ct-ft-count {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

.ct-sort-select {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-family: inherit;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--black);
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.ct-sort-select:focus { border-color: var(--red); }

/* ===========================
   FEATURED WALL — TOP PICKS
=========================== */
.ct-featured {
    background: var(--white);
}

.ct-featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ct-featured-grid .ct-card:first-child {
    grid-row: span 1;
}

/* ===========================
   TESTIMONIAL CARDS
=========================== */
.ct-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 28px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.ct-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--red);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .3s;
}

.ct-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(200,16,46,0.3);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ct-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.ct-card.featured-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--black) 0%, #1a0608 100%);
    border-color: rgba(200,16,46,0.3);
    border-width: 1.5px;
}

.ct-card.featured-card::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Card header */
.ct-card-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ct-card-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ct-card-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.ct-card-avatar .ct-verified {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background: #22c55e;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 7px;
    color: white;
}

.ct-card.featured-card .ct-card-avatar {
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.ct-card-name {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black);
}

.ct-card.featured-card .ct-card-name { color: white; }

.ct-card-role {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.ct-card.featured-card .ct-card-role { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

.ct-card-location {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.ct-card.featured-card .ct-card-location { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

.ct-card-location i { font-size: 9px; color: var(--red); }

.ct-card-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ct-card-stars i {
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Quote */
.ct-card-quote-mark {
    font-size: 52px;
    line-height: 0.6;
    color: var(--red);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 900;
    opacity: 0.3;
    margin-bottom: -6px;
}

.ct-card.featured-card .ct-card-quote-mark { opacity: 0.5; }

.ct-card-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.8;
    flex: 1;
}

.ct-card.featured-card .ct-card-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* Result chips */
.ct-card-results {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ct-result-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    background: rgba(200,16,46,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.15);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--red);
}

.ct-card.featured-card .ct-result-chip {
    background: rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
    border-color: rgba(200,16,46,0.35);
    color: #ff8090;
}

.ct-result-chip i { font-size: 9px; }

/* Card footer */
.ct-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.ct-card.featured-card .ct-card-footer { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

.ct-card-service {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.ct-card.featured-card .ct-card-service { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

.ct-card-service i { color: var(--red); font-size: 11px; }

.ct-card-date {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
}

.ct-card.featured-card .ct-card-date { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

/* Video play badge */
.ct-video-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.ct-video-badge:hover {
    background: var(--red-dark);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.ct-video-badge i { font-size: 9px; }

/* ===========================
   MASONRY GRID SECTION
=========================== */
.ct-wall {
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

.ct-wall-grid {
    columns: 3;
    column-gap: 24px;
}

.ct-wall-item {
    break-inside: avoid;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ===========================
   VIDEO TESTIMONIALS
=========================== */
.ct-video-section {
    background: var(--white);
}

.ct-video-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.ct-video-card {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ct-video-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.ct-video-thumb {
    height: 180px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ct-video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .3s;
}

.ct-video-card:hover .ct-video-overlay { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }

.ct-play-btn {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(200,16,46,0.25);
    transition: transform .2s;
}

.ct-video-card:hover .ct-play-btn { transform: scale(1.1); }

.ct-play-btn i { margin-left: 3px; }

.ct-video-duration {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    color: white;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.ct-video-body {
    padding: 18px 20px;
}

.ct-video-person {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ct-video-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ct-video-name {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black);
}

.ct-video-role {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.ct-video-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ct-video-excerpt {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===========================
   SUCCESS METRICS BAND
=========================== */
.ct-metrics-band {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--black) 0%, #1a0608 100%);
    padding: 72px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--red);
}

.ct-metrics-band::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 800px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(200,16,46,0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ct-metrics-band .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ct-mb-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.ct-mb-header .section-label { justify-content: center; display: flex; }

.ct-mb-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ct-mb-title span { color: var(--red); }

.ct-mb-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.ct-metrics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ct-metric-block {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.ct-metric-block:hover {
    background: rgba(200,16,46,0.12);
}

.ct-metric-icon {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ct-metric-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ct-metric-num span { color: var(--red); }

.ct-metric-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Achievement strip */
.ct-achievements {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ct-achievement {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.ct-achievement i { color: var(--red); font-size: 16px; }

/* ===========================
   STORIES BY SEGMENT
=========================== */
.ct-segments {
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

.ct-seg-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ct-seg-tab {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.ct-seg-tab i { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-500); }

.ct-seg-tab:hover {
    border-color: var(--red);
    color: var(--red);
}

.ct-seg-tab:hover i { color: var(--red); }

.ct-seg-tab.active {
    background: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
    color: white;
}

.ct-seg-tab.active i { color: white; }

.ct-seg-content {
    display: none;
}

.ct-seg-content.active {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    animation: fadeInUp .4s ease both;
}

/* ===========================
   SUBMIT YOUR REVIEW CTA
=========================== */
.ct-submit-band {
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    padding: 56px 0;
}

.ct-submit-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ct-submit-left h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ct-submit-left h2 span { color: var(--red); }

.ct-submit-left p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ct-submit-perks {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ct-submit-perk {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
}

.ct-submit-perk i {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: rgba(200,16,46,0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--red);
    font-size: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Inline star picker */
.ct-review-form {
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px;
}

.ct-review-form h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ct-star-picker {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ct-star-pick {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--gray-200);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color .15s, transform .15s;
}

.ct-star-pick:hover,
.ct-star-pick.selected {
    color: #fbbf24;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* ===========================
   ANIMATIONS
=========================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.ct-card {
    animation: fadeInUp .5s ease both;
}

/* stagger via JS data-delay */
.ct-card[data-delay="1"] { animation-delay: .05s; }
.ct-card[data-delay="2"] { animation-delay: .10s; }
.ct-card[data-delay="3"] { animation-delay: .15s; }
.ct-card[data-delay="4"] { animation-delay: .20s; }
.ct-card[data-delay="5"] { animation-delay: .25s; }
.ct-card[data-delay="6"] { animation-delay: .30s; }

/* pulse dot */
@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50%       { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: .5; }
}

/* counter animation */
.ct-counter { transition: none; }

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ct-wall-grid { columns: 2; }
    .ct-metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ct-featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ct-hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .ct-hero-right { display: none; }
    .ct-overview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-score-panel { position: static; }
    .ct-video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .ct-seg-content.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .ct-submit-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .ct-featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ct-wall-grid { columns: 1; }
    .ct-metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .ct-video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-seg-content.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
    .ct-hstat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
    .ct-hstat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}