/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM STEP INDICATORS — step-indicators.css
   High-end dark layout, glowing progress lines, glassmorphism,
   pulsing active circles, elastic transitions, and mobile reflow.
========================================================= */

:root {
  --bg-primary: #070913;
  --bg-secondary: #0c0f1d;
  --card-bg: rgba(18, 22, 38, 0.6);
  --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --text-main: #f1f5f9;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  /* Accent Colors */
  --color-purple: #7b61ff;
  --color-purple-glow: rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.25);
  --color-orange: #ff7a3d;
  --color-orange-glow: rgba(255, 122, 61, 0.25);
  --color-success: #10b981;
  --color-success-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);

  --font-heading: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ---- LAYOUT ---- */
.main-content {
  margin-left: 250px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: calc(100% - 250px);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #17112d 0%, var(--bg-primary) 50%);
}

/* ---- TOPBAR ---- */
.topbar {
  padding: 20px 40px;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 19, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 99;
}

.search-box {
  width: 420px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.search-box input::placeholder {
  color: #526173;
}

.topbar-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.add-btn, .collection-btn, .theme-btn {
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.add-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.add-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.collection-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7b61ff, #ff7a3d);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.25);
}

.collection-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.4);
}

.theme-btn {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.theme-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---- HERO ---- */
.hero {
  margin: 40px;
  padding: 50px 60px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #100b26 0%, #0d1222 50%, #20133c 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: white;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-left {
  min-width: 0;
}

.breadcrumb {
  color: #ff7a3d;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 58px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #94a3b8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.hero-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-tags span {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.hero-tags span i {
  color: #7b61ff;
}

/* Hero Preview Animation */
.hero-preview {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-stepper-demo {
  position: relative;
  width: 280px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.demo-track {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.demo-fill {
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7b61ff, #ff7a3d);
}

.demo-nodes {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 2;
}

.demo-node {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111424;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.demo-node.active {
  border-color: #7b61ff;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7b61ff, #583fe6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.4);
}


/* ---- FILTERS ---- */
.filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 0 40px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filters button {
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.filters button:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.filters .active {
  background: #7b61ff;
  color: white;
  border-color: #7b61ff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ---- GRID ---- */
.notification-grid {
  padding: 0 40px 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

/* ---- SHOWCASE CARD ---- */
.component-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.component-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 25px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.05);
}

.card-preview {
  height: 280px;
  background: #090b15;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.card-preview.dark-preview {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #070912 0%, #101428 100%);
}

.card-interactive-area {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.card-interactive-area.full-width {
  width: 100%;
}

.card-content {
  padding: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.card-top h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

.card-top span {
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.12);
  color: #a394ff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.card-content p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.card-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}

.card-actions button {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.card-actions button:hover {
  background: rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.35);
}

.trigger-live-btn {
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: white;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.trigger-live-btn.orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316, #d97706);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
}

.trigger-live-btn.green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.trigger-live-btn.purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7b61ff, #583fe6);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.2);
}

.trigger-live-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Code block styles */
.code-block {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: #05060b;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  overflow-x: auto;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.code-block code {
  font-family: 'Fira Code', 'Courier New', monospace;
  white-space: pre;
}



# UI Upgrade — Premium Step Indicators (UIverse)

## Design Upgrade Goals

This upgrade modernizes the entire `step-indicators.html` experience with:

* Aurora glassmorphism backgrounds
* Premium neon gradients
* Stronger visual hierarchy
* Smooth hover depth
* Better spacing and typography
* Floating animated particles
* Advanced micro-interactions
* Responsive improvements
* Better dark-mode aesthetics
* Improved accessibility states

---

# 1. BODY + GLOBAL BACKGROUND UPGRADE

Replace your current body/background styles with:

```css
:root {
  --bg-primary: #070b14;
  --bg-secondary: #0f1729;
  --glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  --glass-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);

  --purple: #7b61ff;
  --orange: #ff7a3d;
  --cyan: #37d4ff;
  --green: #12d18e;

  --text-primary: #ffffff;
  --text-secondary: #9ca3af;

  --shadow:
    0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    0 0 30px rgba(123,97,255,0.15);

  --radius: 28px;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(123,97,255,0.22), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(255,122,61,0.18), transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #070b14 0%, #0f1729 100%);

  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 30%, transparent 90%);
}
```

---

# 2. HERO SECTION UPGRADE

```css
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;

  padding: 60px;
  border-radius: 36px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,97,255,0.25), transparent 70%);
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  animation: floatBlob 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #a5b4fc 40%, #ffb088 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  max-width: 700px;
}

@keyframes floatBlob {
  0%,100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
}
```

---

# 3. TOPBAR REDESIGN

```css
.topbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 18px;
  z-index: 100;

  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;

  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding: 18px 24px;

  border-radius: 24px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  box-shadow:
    0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25),
    inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.search-box {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 520px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;

  transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(123,97,255,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(123,97,255,0.15);
}

.search-box input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: white;
  font-size: 15px;
  outline: none;
}
```

---

# 4. COMPONENT CARD REDESIGN

```css
.notification-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(420px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.component-card {
  position: relative;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;

  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);

  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;

  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.component-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  border-color: rgba(123,97,255,0.35);

  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
    0 0 40px rgba(123,97,255,0.2);
}

.component-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.08),
      transparent 35%,
      transparent 70%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03));

  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-preview {
  padding: 36px;
  min-height: 320px;

  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);

  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(123,97,255,0.15), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), transparent);
}

.card-content {
  padding: 30px;
}
```

---

# 5. PREMIUM BUTTONS

```css
.trigger-live-btn,
.card-actions button,
.add-btn,
.collection-btn,
.theme-btn {
  position: relative;

  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;

  padding: 14px 20px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: white;

  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;

  transition: all 0.35s ease;

  overflow: hidden;
}

.trigger-live-btn::before,
.card-actions button::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;

  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(123,97,255,0.35),
      rgba(255,122,61,0.25));

  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.trigger-live-btn:hover,
.card-actions button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(123,97,255,0.35);

  box-shadow:
    0 12px 30px rgba(123,97,255,0.18),
    0 0 20px rgba(255,122,61,0.08);
}

.trigger-live-btn:hover::before,
.card-actions button:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.trigger-live-btn span,
.card-actions button span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
```

---

# 6. STEP NODE ENHANCEMENTS

```css
.step-node,
.v-node,
.c-badge,
.flow-node,
.orbit-node,
.acc-indicator,
.swipe-dot {
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.step-node.active .node-icon,
.v-step.active .v-node,
.c-step.active .c-badge {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--orange));

  box-shadow:
    0 0 25px rgba(123,97,255,0.45),
    0 0 50px rgba(255,122,61,0.15);

  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.step-node.completed .node-icon,
.v-step.completed .v-node,
.c-step.completed .c-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #34d399);
}
```

---

# 7. FLOATING AURORA PARTICLES

Add directly after opening `<body>`:

```html
<div class="bg-orbs">
  <span class="orb orb-1"></span>
  <span class="orb orb-2"></span>
  <span class="orb orb-3"></span>
</div>
```

CSS:

```css
.bg-orbs {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: -1;
}

.orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.orb-1 {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: #7b61ff;
  top: -80px;
  left: -60px;
  animation: drift 18s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.orb-2 {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: #ff7a3d;
  right: -120px;
  bottom: -100px;
  animation: drift 24s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.orb-3 {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background: #37d4ff;
  left: 50%;
  top: 30%;
  animation: drift 16s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes drift {
  from {
    transform: translateY(0px) translateX(0px);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(40px) translateX(20px);
  }
}
```

---

# 8. PREMIUM FILTER BUTTONS

```css
.filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.filters button {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  color: #d1d5db;

  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  font-weight: 700;
  transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.filters button.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--orange));
  color: white;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(123,97,255,0.3);
}

.filters button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
```

---

# 9. FOOTER UPGRADE

```css
.footer {
  margin-top: 80px;
  padding: 60px 40px 30px;

  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03),
      rgba(255,255,255,0.02));

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.footer-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.footer a {
  color: #9ca3af;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.footer a:hover {
  color: white;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
```

---

# 10. RESPONSIVE ENHANCEMENTS

```css
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .main-content {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 32px;
  }

  .notification-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .topbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .topbar-actions {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .filters {
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
  }
}
```

---

# 11. OPTIONAL PREMIUM MICRO-ANIMATIONS

```css
.component-card,
.hero,
.topbar,
.filters button,
.trigger-live-btn {
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

:root {
  --bg-primary: #070b14;
  --bg-secondary: #0f1729;
  --glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  --glass-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);

  --purple: #7b61ff;
  --orange: #ff7a3d;
  --cyan: #37d4ff;
  --green: #12d18e;

  --text-primary: #ffffff;
  --text-secondary: #9ca3af;

  --radius: 28px;

  --shadow:
    0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    0 0 30px rgba(123,97,255,0.15);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(123,97,255,0.22), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(255,122,61,0.18), transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #070b14 0%, #0f1729 100%);

  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 30%, transparent 90%);
}

.main-content {
  margin-left: 290px;
  padding: 35px;
}

.topbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 18px;
  z-index: 100;

  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;

  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding: 18px 24px;

  border-radius: 24px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  box-shadow:
    0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25),
    inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.search-box {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 520px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;

  transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.search-box i {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(123,97,255,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(123,97,255,0.15);
}

.search-box input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: white;
  font-size: 15px;
  outline: none;
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;

  padding: 60px;
  border-radius: 36px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,97,255,0.25), transparent 70%);
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  animation: floatBlob 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #a5b4fc 40%, #ffb088 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.hero-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.hero-tags span {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.filters button {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  color: #d1d5db;

  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  font-weight: 700;
  transition: 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.filters button.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--orange));
  color: white;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(123,97,255,0.3);
}

.filters button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.notification-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(420px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.component-card {
  position: relative;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;

  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);

  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;

  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.component-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  border-color: rgba(123,97,255,0.35);

  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
    0 0 40px rgba(123,97,255,0.2);
}

.card-preview {
  padding: 36px;
  min-height: 320px;

  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);

  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(123,97,255,0.15), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), transparent);
}

.card-content {
  padding: 30px;
}

.card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.card-top h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.card-top span {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(123,97,255,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,97,255,0.3);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.card-content p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.card-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.trigger-live-btn,
.card-actions button,
.add-btn,
.collection-btn,
.theme-btn {
  position: relative;

  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;

  padding: 14px 20px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: white;

  font-weight: 700;

  transition: all 0.35s ease;

  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.trigger-live-btn:hover,
.card-actions button:hover,
.add-btn:hover,
.collection-btn:hover,
.theme-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(123,97,255,0.35);

  box-shadow:
    0 12px 30px rgba(123,97,255,0.18),
    0 0 20px rgba(255,122,61,0.08);
}

.code-block {
  margin: 24px;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #05070d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.code-block code {
  font-family: 'Fira Code', monospace;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer {
  margin-top: 80px;
  padding: 60px 40px 30px;

  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03),
      rgba(255,255,255,0.02));

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.footer-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer a {
  color: #9ca3af;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.footer a:hover {
  color: white;
}

.footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

@keyframes floatBlob {
  0%,100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .main-content {
    margin-left: 0;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 32px;
  }

  .notification-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .topbar {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .card-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   1. HORIZONTAL STEP INDICATOR CSS
========================================================= */
.premium-horizontal-stepper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.stepper-track-bg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stepper-track-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-orange));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-purple-glow);
  transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.stepper-nodes {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.node-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #101323;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.node-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -22px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Active & Completed Nodes */
.step-node.active .node-icon {
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-purple-glow);
  animation: stepperPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #7b61ff 0%, #101323 100%);
}

.step-node.active .node-label {
  color: #fff;
}

.step-node.completed .node-icon {
  border-color: var(--color-success);
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--color-success);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-success-glow);
  animation: checkScale 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.step-node.completed .node-label {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

@keyframes stepperPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-purple-glow); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.45); }
}

@keyframes checkScale {
  0% { transform: scale(0.6); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}


/* =========================================================
   2. VERTICAL PROGRESS STEPS CSS
========================================================= */
.premium-vertical-stepper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  padding-left: 36px;
}

.vertical-track {
  position: absolute;
  left: 17px;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  width: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vertical-fill {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-orange));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-purple-glow);
  transition: height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.vertical-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.v-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.v-node {
  position: absolute;
  left: -35px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0f1222;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.v-text h4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.v-text p {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #526173;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Vertical active states */
.v-step.active .v-node {
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--color-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-purple-glow);
}

.v-step.active h4 {
  color: #fff;
}

.v-step.active p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.v-step.completed .v-node {
  border-color: var(--color-success);
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--color-success);
}

.v-step.completed h4 {
  color: var(--color-success);
}


/* =========================================================
   3. CHECKOUT STEPPER CSS
========================================================= */
.premium-checkout-stepper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.checkout-track {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  z-index: 1;
}

.checkout-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-success);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-success-glow);
  transition: width 0.5s ease;
}

.checkout-steps {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 2;
}

.c-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.c-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.c-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Active and Completed States */
.c-step.active .c-badge {
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-purple-glow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.c-step.active .c-label {
  color: #fff;
}

.c-step.completed .c-badge {
  border-color: var(--color-success);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-success-glow);
}

.c-step.completed .c-label {
  color: var(--color-success);
}


/* =========================================================
   4. NUMBERED STEP FLOW CSS
========================================================= */
.premium-numbered-flow {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.flow-nodes {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.flow-node {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 8px;
}

.flow-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #475569;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.flow-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.flow-node.active .flow-num {
  color: var(--color-orange);
}

.flow-node.active .flow-title {
  color: #fff;
}

.flow-underline {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-orange), var(--color-purple));
  transition: left 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Flow content panel */
.flow-content-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  min-height: 80px;
  animation: tabFade 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.flow-content-panel h5 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.flow-content-panel p {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@keyframes tabFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}


/* =========================================================
   5. ANIMATED PROGRESS STEPPER CSS
========================================================= */
.svg-ring-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.progress-ring {
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.ring-bg {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  stroke-width: 6;
}

.ring-fill {
  fill: none;
  stroke: url(#ringGradient);
  stroke: #7b61ff; /* fallback */
  stroke: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-orange));
  stroke-width: 6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.ring-content {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.ring-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}

.ring-step-name {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* =========================================================
   6. TIMELINE JOURNEY STEPPER CSS
   ========================================================= */
.timeline-journey-stepper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.journey-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  overflow: visible;
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.journey-track-fill {
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--color-purple-glow));
}

.journey-nodes {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.journey-node {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.j-dot {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111424;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.j-label {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  background: rgba(7, 9, 19, 0.8);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Active & Completed Timeline Nodes */
.journey-node.active .j-dot {
  background: #7b61ff;
  border-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #7b61ff;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.journey-node.active .j-label {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.journey-node.completed .j-dot {
  background: var(--color-success);
  border-color: var(--color-success);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-success-glow);
}

.journey-node.completed .j-label {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

/* =========================================================
   7. GLASSMORPHISM WIZARD FLOW CSS
   ========================================================= */
.glassmorphism-wizard {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.wizard-header {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.wizard-step-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-orange);
  background: rgba(255, 122, 61, 0.12);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.wizard-header h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.wizard-carousel {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.wizard-slider {
  display: flex;
  width: 300%;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1.1);
}

.wizard-slide {
  width: 33.333%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 4px;
}

.wizard-input-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.wizard-input-group label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.wizard-input-group input {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  outline: none;
}

.wizard-success-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.wizard-success-card i {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--color-success);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--color-success-glow));
}

.wizard-success-card span {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}

.wizard-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}

.wizard-btn-prev, .wizard-btn-next {
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.wizard-btn-prev {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.wizard-btn-prev:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
}

.wizard-btn-next {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), #583fe6);
  color: #fff;
}

.wizard-btn-next:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-purple-glow);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* =========================================================
   8. CIRCULAR ORBIT STEP INDICATOR CSS
   ========================================================= */
.circular-orbit-stepper {
  position: relative;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.orbit-wheel {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.orbit-node {
  position: absolute;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0f1222;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.orbit-node:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
}

.orbit-node.active {
  border-color: #ff7a3d;
  color: #fff;
  background: #ff7a3d;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-orange-glow);
  animation: orbitPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes orbitPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12); }
}

.orbit-hub {
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #18113c 0%, #0d0f1a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.15);
}

.hub-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hub-status {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  margin-top: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =========================================================
   9. EXPANDABLE ACCORDION STEPPER CSS
   ========================================================= */
.expandable-accordion-stepper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.acc-row {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.acc-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.acc-header {
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.acc-indicator {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.acc-title {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.acc-arrow {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #475569;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.acc-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 16px;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), padding 0.4s;
}

.acc-body p {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Active Accordion Row */
.acc-row.active {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.02);
}

.acc-row.active .acc-indicator {
  background: var(--color-success);
  border-color: var(--color-success);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-success-glow);
}

.acc-row.active .acc-title {
  color: #fff;
}

.acc-row.active .acc-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.acc-row.active .acc-body {
  max-height: 120px;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

/* =========================================================
   10. MOBILE SWIPE STEP FLOW CSS
   ========================================================= */
.mobile-swipe-stepper {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.phone-screen {
  width: 220px;
  height: 230px;
  background: #0b0d18;
  border: 4px solid #1e293b;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.swipe-carousel {
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.swipe-slider {
  display: flex;
  width: 300%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1.1);
}

.swipe-page {
  width: 33.333%;
  height: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.swipe-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--color-purple-glow));
}

.swipe-page h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.swipe-page p {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.swipe-footer {
  height: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.swipe-nav-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.swipe-nav-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.swipe-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.swipe-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.swipe-dot.active {
  background: var(--color-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-purple-glow);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}


/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  margin-left: var(--sidebar-w);
  width: calc(100% - var(--sidebar-w));
  background: #111;
  color: #aaa;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 60px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 56px 48px 40px;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-col p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  color: #888;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.socials a {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1e1e1e;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #888;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.socials a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: #1e1e1e;
  border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.newsletter-form button {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
  background: #d45c28;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #1e1e1e;
  padding: 20px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #555;
}
/* =========================================================
   NEW STEPPER COMPONENTS
========================================================= */

/* Dotted Path Stepper */
.premium-dotted-stepper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 300px;
}
.dot-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.dot-step.active {
  color: #10b981;
}
.dot-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.dot-step.active .dot-icon {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border: 2px solid #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}
.dot-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 4px, transparent 4px, transparent 8px);
  margin: 0 10px;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}
.dot-line.active {
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981 0, #10b981 4px, transparent 4px, transparent 8px);
}

/* Minimal Text Stepper */
.premium-text-stepper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
}
.text-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.text-step:hover {
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.text-step.active {
  opacity: 1;
}
.text-step.completed {
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.t-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px #fff;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.text-step.active .t-step-num {
  color: var(--color-purple);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-purple-glow);
}
.t-step-label {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Card-Based Stepper */
.premium-card-stepper {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.card-step {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 15px 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.card-step i {
  font-size: 18px;
}
.card-step.active {
  background: rgba(255, 122, 61, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-orange);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--color-orange-glow);
}
.card-step.completed {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Neon Progress Stepper */
.premium-neon-stepper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.neon-track {
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.neon-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: #06b6d4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #06b6d4, 0 0 20px #06b6d4;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 0.5s ease-in-out;
}
.neon-nodes {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.neon-node {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.neon-node.active {
  border-color: #06b6d4;
  background: #06b6d4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #06b6d4, inset 0 0 5px #fff;
}

/* Timeline Steps */
.premium-timeline-stepper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}
.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 25px;
}
.timeline-step:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.timeline-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 7px;
  top: 15px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.timeline-step:last-child::before {
  display: none;
}
.t-dot {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 3px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.timeline-step.completed .t-dot {
  background: var(--color-purple);
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
}
.timeline-step.completed::before {
  background: var(--color-purple);
}
.timeline-step.active .t-dot {
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-purple-glow);
}
.timeline-step.active .t-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px; left: 3px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-purple);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.t-content h5 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.t-content p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.timeline-step:not(.completed):not(.active) .t-content h5 {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---- RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 40px;
  }
  .hero-preview {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-content {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .topbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 16px 20px;
  }
  .search-box {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero {
    margin: 20px;
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 38px;
  }
  .filters {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .notification-grid {
    padding: 0 20px 40px;
  }
}