/* ==========================================================================
   UsGoldApp – inner pages
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Shared typography helpers ---------- */
.usgoldapp-lead { font-size: clamp(18px, 1.5vw, 21px); color: var(--white); line-height: 1.6; }
.usgoldapp-prose p { color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-prose p.usgoldapp-lead { color: var(--white); }
.usgoldapp-title--sm { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 40px); }

.usgoldapp-note {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 24px 0 0;
    color: var(--usg-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
}
.usgoldapp-note .usgoldapp-icon { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-note--center { justify-content: center; text-align: center; margin-top: 46px; }

.usgoldapp-ticks { display: grid; gap: 10px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-ticks li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.usgoldapp-ticks .usgoldapp-icon { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 18px; stroke-width: 2.6; }
.usgoldapp-ticks--lg li { font-size: 18px; }

.usgoldapp-inline-btn {
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    background: none;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font: inherit;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.usgoldapp-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}
.usgoldapp-split--reverse > :first-child { order: 2; }

/* ---------- Page banner ---------- */
.usgoldapp-banner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: calc(var(--usg-header-h) + 80px) 0 90px;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--template-bg) url("../img/hero-bg.png") center / cover no-repeat;
}
.usgoldapp-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 1, .82), transparent 75%),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 1, .3), var(--template-bg));
    z-index: 1;
}
.usgoldapp-banner-content { position: relative; z-index: 3; max-width: 900px; }
.usgoldapp-banner-title { margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 54px); text-transform: capitalize; }
.usgoldapp-banner-text { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 32px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 20px); }
.usgoldapp-banner-bull { position: absolute; bottom: -20px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
.usgoldapp-banner-bull img { width: 100%; }
.usgoldapp-banner-bull--left { left: -3%; width: min(20vw, 320px); }
.usgoldapp-banner-bull--right { right: -3%; width: min(24vw, 380px); }
.usgoldapp-banner-bull[data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: .75; }

.usgoldapp-breadcrumb ol {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px 10px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    list-style: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .3);
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, .7);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    font-size: 16px;
}
.usgoldapp-breadcrumb li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.usgoldapp-breadcrumb a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.usgoldapp-breadcrumb a .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-breadcrumb [aria-current] { color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5); font-size: 14px; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.usgoldapp-cta-section { padding: 30px 0 80px; }
.usgoldapp-cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 64px 56px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .35);
    border-radius: 24px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 50%, rgba(255, 207, 1, .18), transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(120deg, #121212 0%, #0b0b0b 55%, #1b1505 100%);
}
.usgoldapp-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .06) 1px, transparent 1.3px) 0 0 / 28px 28px;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 0%, transparent 60%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.usgoldapp-cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 640px; }
.usgoldapp-cta-title { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 40px); text-transform: capitalize; }
.usgoldapp-cta-content > p { margin-bottom: 34px; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-cta-phone { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.usgoldapp-cta-phone-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--white);
}
.usgoldapp-cta-phone small { display: block; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-cta-phone strong { font-size: 20px; }
.usgoldapp-cta-bull {
    position: absolute;
    right: 3%;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    width: min(40%, 480px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.usgoldapp-cta-bull img { filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7)); }

/* ---------- Related services ---------- */
.usgoldapp-related { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--template-bg), #050505); }
.usgoldapp-related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.usgoldapp-related-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 22px;
    border: 1px solid #222;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
    transition: border-color .4s ease, transform .5s var(--usg-ease), background-color .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-related-card:hover { color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .55); transform: translateY(-6px); background: #161616; }
.usgoldapp-related-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-size: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--quaternary-color), 0 0 0 6px var(--tertiary-color);
}
.usgoldapp-related-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.usgoldapp-related-body strong { display: block; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3; }
.usgoldapp-related-body small { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-related-arrow { color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 22px; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.usgoldapp-related-card:hover .usgoldapp-related-arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---------- About: story ---------- */
.usgoldapp-story-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.usgoldapp-story-media { position: relative; padding: 0 60px 90px 0; }
.usgoldapp-story-img { overflow: hidden; border-radius: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-story-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--usg-ease); }
.usgoldapp-story-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.usgoldapp-story-img--main { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.6; }
.usgoldapp-story-img--small {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 52%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border: 8px solid var(--template-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
}
.usgoldapp-story-badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: -20px;
    bottom: 40px;
    display: grid;
    justify-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    width: 170px;
    padding: 22px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
}
.usgoldapp-story-badge .usgoldapp-icon { font-size: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-story-badge strong { font-size: 22px; }
.usgoldapp-story-badge span { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
.usgoldapp-about-checks--compact { margin: 26px 0 0; }
.usgoldapp-about-checks--compact li { font-size: 18px; }

/* ---------- About: mission/vision/values ---------- */
.usgoldapp-mvv { background: var(--template-bg) url("../img/choose-bg.png") center / cover no-repeat; }
.usgoldapp-mvv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-mvv-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 46px 38px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #262626;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: var(--quinary-color);
    transition: transform .6s var(--usg-ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-mvv-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -60px;
    bottom: -60px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 207, 1, .22), transparent 70%);
    transition: transform .8s var(--usg-ease);
}
.usgoldapp-mvv-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .5); }
.usgoldapp-mvv-card:hover::after { transform: scale(1.8); }
.usgoldapp-mvv-card--accent { background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; border-color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-mvv-card--accent p { color: #222 !important; }
.usgoldapp-mvv-card--accent .usgoldapp-mvv-icon { background: #111; color: var(--primary-color); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--primary-color), 0 0 0 9px #111; }
.usgoldapp-mvv-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-size: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--quinary-color), 0 0 0 9px var(--tertiary-color);
}
.usgoldapp-mvv-card h3 { font-size: 28px; }
.usgoldapp-mvv-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); }

/* ---------- About: principles ---------- */
.usgoldapp-principles-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center; }
.usgoldapp-counter-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
.usgoldapp-counter-row--center { justify-content: center; margin-top: 50px; }
.usgoldapp-counter {
    flex: 1 1 150px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, .85);
    text-align: center;
}
.usgoldapp-counter strong { display: block; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: clamp(34px, 3.4vw, 50px); line-height: 1.1; }
.usgoldapp-counter > span { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; }
.usgoldapp-principle-list { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.usgoldapp-principle {
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 26px 28px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
    transition: transform .5s var(--usg-ease), background-color .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-principle:hover { transform: translateX(8px); background: #181818; }
.usgoldapp-principle-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 207, 1, .12);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 28px;
}
.usgoldapp-principle h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 21px; }
.usgoldapp-principle p { margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 16px; }

/* ---------- About: honest ---------- */
.usgoldapp-honest { background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(0, 143, 230, .1), transparent 60%), var(--template-bg); }
.usgoldapp-honest-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-honest-col { padding: 46px 42px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--quaternary-color); border: 1px solid #252525; }
.usgoldapp-honest-col h2 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 26px; font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 34px); }
.usgoldapp-honest-col h2 .usgoldapp-icon { font-size: 36px; }
.usgoldapp-honest-col--do { border-top: 4px solid var(--tertiary-color); }
.usgoldapp-honest-col--do h2 .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--tertiary-color); }
.usgoldapp-honest-col--dont { border-top: 4px solid #e2574c; }
.usgoldapp-honest-col--dont h2 .usgoldapp-icon { color: #e2574c; }
.usgoldapp-honest-col ul { display: grid; gap: 14px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-honest-col li { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 17px; }
.usgoldapp-honest-col li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--tertiary-color);
}
.usgoldapp-honest-col--dont li::before { background: #e2574c; }

/* ---------- About: company ---------- */
.usgoldapp-company-card {
    padding: 46px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #121212, #0a0a0a);
}
.usgoldapp-company-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.usgoldapp-company-head h2 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 34px); }
.usgoldapp-company-head p { margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-company-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-size: 34px;
}
.usgoldapp-company-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0 40px; margin: 0; }
.usgoldapp-company-list > div {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
}
.usgoldapp-company-list dt { color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-company-list dd { margin: 0; font-weight: 600; text-align: right; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.usgoldapp-company-list a { color: var(--primary-color); }

/* ---------- Services page ---------- */
.usgoldapp-srv-list { display: grid; gap: 100px; }
.usgoldapp-srv-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center; }
.usgoldapp-srv-row--reverse .usgoldapp-srv-media { order: 2; }
.usgoldapp-srv-media { position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 20px; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.usgoldapp-srv-media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 1, .7), transparent 50%);
}
.usgoldapp-srv-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--usg-ease); }
.usgoldapp-srv-row:hover .usgoldapp-srv-media img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.usgoldapp-srv-num {
    position: absolute;
    left: 28px;
    bottom: 18px;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 72px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}
.usgoldapp-srv-icon {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin-right: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-size: 36px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--template-bg), 0 0 0 8px var(--tertiary-color);
}
.usgoldapp-srv-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 143, 230, .6);
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.usgoldapp-srv-title { margin: 26px 0 16px; font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 38px); }
.usgoldapp-srv-title a:hover { color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-srv-body > p { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-srv-meta { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin: 26px 0 34px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-srv-meta li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-srv-meta .usgoldapp-icon { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 20px; }
.usgoldapp-srv-meta strong { color: var(--white); }
.usgoldapp-srv-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }

/* Horizontal steps */
.usgoldapp-process { background: var(--template-bg) url("../img/plan-bg.png") center / cover no-repeat; }
.usgoldapp-hsteps { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-hsteps::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 55px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    border-top: 2px dashed rgba(255, 207, 1, .4);
}
.usgoldapp-hstep { position: relative; text-align: center; }
.usgoldapp-hstep-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-size: 46px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px #071019, 0 0 0 11px var(--tertiary-color);
    transition: transform .6s var(--usg-ease);
}
.usgoldapp-hstep:hover .usgoldapp-hstep-icon { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.04); }
.usgoldapp-hstep-num { display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--secondary-color); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-hstep h3 { font-size: 24px; }
.usgoldapp-hstep p { margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); }

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.usgoldapp-contact-cards { padding-bottom: 0; }
.usgoldapp-info-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-info-card {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    padding: 44px 34px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #262626;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .6s var(--usg-ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-info-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform .6s var(--usg-ease);
}
a.usgoldapp-info-card:hover { color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .5); }
.usgoldapp-info-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.usgoldapp-info-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 86px;
    height: 86px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-size: 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--quaternary-color), 0 0 0 9px var(--tertiary-color);
    transition: transform .6s var(--usg-ease);
}
.usgoldapp-info-card:hover .usgoldapp-info-icon { transform: rotateY(360deg); }
.usgoldapp-info-card h2 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-info-card p, .usgoldapp-info-card address { margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 18px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.usgoldapp-info-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 600; }
.usgoldapp-info-link--muted { color: var(--secondary-color); }

.usgoldapp-mini-steps { display: grid; gap: 18px; margin-top: 34px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-mini-steps li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-mini-steps li > span {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
}
.usgoldapp-mini-steps strong { display: block; font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-mini-steps small { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- Service page: sidebar layout (Financial Planning) ---------- */
.usgoldapp-with-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 330px; gap: 44px; align-items: start; }
.usgoldapp-block { margin-top: 90px; }
.usgoldapp-frame { position: relative; margin: 0 0 50px; }
.usgoldapp-frame::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 22px -22px -22px 22px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .5);
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 0;
}
.usgoldapp-frame img { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-frame-badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 26px;
    bottom: 26px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-size: 17px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
}
.usgoldapp-frame-badge .usgoldapp-icon { font-size: 28px; }
.usgoldapp-frame-badge strong { font-size: 22px; }
.usgoldapp-frame--tilt::before { transform: rotate(-3deg); inset: 10px; }
.usgoldapp-frame--tilt img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }

.usgoldapp-pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-pillar {
    padding: 34px 30px;
    border: 1px solid #262626;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
    transition: border-color .4s ease, transform .5s var(--usg-ease);
}
.usgoldapp-pillar:hover { border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .5); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.usgoldapp-pillar-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 66px;
    height: 66px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), #d9a900);
    color: #111;
    font-size: 30px;
}
.usgoldapp-pillar h3 { font-size: 22px; }
.usgoldapp-pillar p { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 16px; }

/* Zig-zag timeline */
.usgoldapp-timeline { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 30px; margin-top: 20px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-timeline::before,
.usgoldapp-timeline::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    margin-left: -1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
}
.usgoldapp-timeline::after {
    background: linear-gradient(var(--primary-color), var(--tertiary-color));
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform 2.4s var(--usg-ease);
}
.usgoldapp-timeline.is-filled::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
.usgoldapp-timeline-item { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.usgoldapp-timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 26px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    margin-left: -23px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--template-bg);
}
.usgoldapp-timeline-card {
    position: relative;
    margin-right: 50px;
    padding: 26px 28px;
    border: 1px solid #262626;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
}
.usgoldapp-timeline-item:nth-child(even) .usgoldapp-timeline-card { grid-column: 2; margin: 0 0 0 50px; }
.usgoldapp-timeline-when { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--secondary-color); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.usgoldapp-timeline-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 21px; }
.usgoldapp-timeline-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 16px; }

.usgoldapp-deliver {
    margin-top: 90px;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 207, 1, .14), rgba(96, 165, 72, .08)), var(--quaternary-color);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .35);
}
.usgoldapp-deliver-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-deliver-head h2 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px); }
.usgoldapp-deliver-head p { margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-deliver-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; font-size: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-deliver-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px 30px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-deliver-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.usgoldapp-deliver-list .usgoldapp-icon { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--tertiary-color); font-size: 22px; }

.usgoldapp-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 110px; display: grid; gap: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-side-card { padding: 32px 28px; border: 1px solid #262626; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--quaternary-color); }
.usgoldapp-side-card h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 22px; }
.usgoldapp-side-price { border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .5); text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #1d1a0c, var(--quaternary-color)); }
.usgoldapp-side-label { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.usgoldapp-side-price > strong { display: block; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 56px; line-height: 1.15; }
.usgoldapp-side-price > strong small { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 16px; }
.usgoldapp-side-price > p { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; }
.usgoldapp-side-facts { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin: 22px 0 26px; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .15); border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .15); list-style: none; text-align: left; font-size: 15px; }
.usgoldapp-side-facts li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }
.usgoldapp-side-facts .usgoldapp-icon { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-side-nav ul { display: grid; gap: 8px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-side-nav a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--quinary-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: background-color .3s ease, color .3s ease, padding .3s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-side-nav a:hover, .usgoldapp-side-nav a.is-active { background: var(--primary-color); color: #000; padding-left: 24px; }
.usgoldapp-side-help { text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0, 143, 230, .25), var(--quaternary-color) 60%); }
.usgoldapp-side-help-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 70px; height: 70px; margin: 0 auto 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--secondary-color); font-size: 32px; }
.usgoldapp-side-help p { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; }
.usgoldapp-side-help a { color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- Cash flow page ---------- */
.usgoldapp-inline-facts { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-inline-facts span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 18px; border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 30px; background: var(--quaternary-color); font-size: 15px; }
.usgoldapp-inline-facts .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 18px; }

.usgoldapp-cf-chart {
    padding: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #141414, #0a0a0a);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
}
.usgoldapp-cf-chart-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-cf-chart-head small { display: block; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.usgoldapp-cf-chart-head strong { font-size: 22px; }
.usgoldapp-cf-legend { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-cf-legend i { display: inline-block; width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 3px; margin-left: 8px; }
.usgoldapp-cf-legend .is-in, .usgoldapp-cf-bar .is-in { background: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-cf-legend .is-out, .usgoldapp-cf-bar .is-out { background: var(--secondary-color); }
.usgoldapp-cf-bars {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 6px;
    height: 260px;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0 51px, rgba(255, 255, 255, .06) 51px 52px);
}
.usgoldapp-cf-bar { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 2px; flex: 1; height: 100%; }
.usgoldapp-cf-bar span {
    flex: 1;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
    transition: height 1.4s var(--usg-ease);
    transition-delay: var(--d);
}
.usgoldapp-cf-chart.is-filled .usgoldapp-cf-bar .is-in { height: var(--in); }
.usgoldapp-cf-chart.is-filled .usgoldapp-cf-bar .is-out { height: var(--out); }
.usgoldapp-cf-line { position: absolute; inset: 0 0 4px; width: 100%; height: calc(100% - 4px); overflow: visible; pointer-events: none; }
.usgoldapp-cf-line path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--tertiary-color);
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke;
    stroke-dasharray: 1000;
    stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 2.6s var(--usg-ease) .6s;
}
.usgoldapp-cf-chart.is-filled .usgoldapp-cf-line path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.usgoldapp-cf-chart-foot { margin-top: 20px; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; }
.usgoldapp-cf-chart-foot span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.usgoldapp-cf-chart-foot .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 18px; }

.usgoldapp-cf-signs { background: var(--template-bg) url("../img/testimonial-bg.png") center / cover no-repeat; }
.usgoldapp-signs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-sign {
    position: relative;
    padding: 34px 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, .92);
    transition: transform .5s var(--usg-ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-sign::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(var(--primary-color), transparent);
}
.usgoldapp-sign:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .4); }
.usgoldapp-sign-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 58px; height: 58px; margin-bottom: 18px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .5); color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-sign h3 { font-size: 21px; }
.usgoldapp-sign p { margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 16px; }

.usgoldapp-bigsteps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0; border: 1px solid #262626; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; }
.usgoldapp-bigstep {
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
    border-left: 1px solid #262626;
    transition: background-color .5s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-bigstep:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.usgoldapp-bigstep:hover { background: #17150b; }
.usgoldapp-bigstep-num {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 90px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--primary-color);
    transition: color .5s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-bigstep:hover .usgoldapp-bigstep-num { color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-bigstep h3 { font-size: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-bigstep p { color: var(--usg-muted); }

.usgoldapp-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid #262626; border-radius: 16px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.usgoldapp-table { width: 100%; min-width: 620px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 16px; }
.usgoldapp-table th, .usgoldapp-table td { padding: 18px 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid #262626; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.usgoldapp-table thead th { background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.usgoldapp-table tbody tr { background: var(--quaternary-color); transition: background-color .3s ease; }
.usgoldapp-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: #161616; }
.usgoldapp-table tbody tr:hover { background: #1e1b10; }
.usgoldapp-table tbody th { color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 600; }
.usgoldapp-table td { color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-table tbody tr:last-child > * { border-bottom: 0; }
.usgoldapp-table code { color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 14px; }

.usgoldapp-callout {
    position: relative;
    padding: 70px 50px 60px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 207, 1, .14), transparent 60%), var(--quaternary-color);
    border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
}
.usgoldapp-callout-icon { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 70px; height: 70px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; font-size: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-callout-text { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto 12px; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 34px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; }
.usgoldapp-callout-cite { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- Courses page ---------- */
.usgoldapp-format-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #262626; border-radius: 22px; background: var(--quaternary-color); }
.usgoldapp-format-media { position: relative; min-height: 380px; }
.usgoldapp-format-media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.usgoldapp-format-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: -46px;
    top: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    margin-top: -46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-size: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px var(--quaternary-color), 0 0 0 10px var(--tertiary-color);
}
.usgoldapp-format-body { padding: 50px 50px 50px 80px; }
.usgoldapp-format-body h3 { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 34px); }
.usgoldapp-format-body > p { color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-format-facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin: 26px 0 32px; }
.usgoldapp-format-facts div { padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--quinary-color); }
.usgoldapp-format-facts dt { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.usgoldapp-format-facts dd { margin: 4px 0 0; font-weight: 600; }

.usgoldapp-fl-curriculum { background: var(--template-bg) url("../img/affiliate-bg.png") center / cover no-repeat; }
.usgoldapp-curriculum { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.usgoldapp-curriculum-aside { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.usgoldapp-curriculum-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-curriculum-stats div { padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid #2a2a2a; background: rgba(18, 18, 18, .85); }
.usgoldapp-curriculum-stats strong { display: block; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 42px; line-height: 1.1; }
.usgoldapp-curriculum-stats span { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; }
.usgoldapp-accordion--modules { gap: 16px; }
.usgoldapp-accordion--modules .usgoldapp-acc-item { background: rgba(18, 18, 18, .92); }
.usgoldapp-accordion--modules .usgoldapp-acc-btn { padding: 24px 28px; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.5vw, 21px); }
.usgoldapp-accordion--modules .usgoldapp-acc-content { margin: 0 28px; }
.usgoldapp-accordion--modules .usgoldapp-acc-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 22px; }

.usgoldapp-duo { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-duo-card { position: relative; padding: 50px 44px; border: 1px solid #262626; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--quaternary-color); }
.usgoldapp-duo-card--accent { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1f1a06, var(--quaternary-color) 70%); border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .4); }
.usgoldapp-duo-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 76px; height: 76px; margin-bottom: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; font-size: 34px; }
.usgoldapp-duo-card h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 34px); }
.usgoldapp-duo-card li { color: var(--usg-muted); }

/* ---------- Leadership page ---------- */
.usgoldapp-lead-media { position: relative; }
.usgoldapp-lead-media > img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 20px; }
.usgoldapp-lead-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    left: -40px;
    bottom: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    max-width: 340px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .4);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(12, 12, 12, .94);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
}
.usgoldapp-lead-overlay p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-ring--sm { width: 92px; height: 92px; }
.usgoldapp-ring--sm > span { font-size: 20px; }

.usgoldapp-kpi-band { padding: 26px 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--primary-color); transform: rotate(-1.5deg); margin: 20px -20px; }
.usgoldapp-marquee { overflow: hidden; }
.usgoldapp-marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 16px; width: max-content; animation: usgoldapp-marquee 40s linear infinite; }
.usgoldapp-kpi-band:hover .usgoldapp-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes usgoldapp-marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.usgoldapp-kpi-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 40px; background: #111; color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }
.usgoldapp-kpi-chip .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 20px; }

.usgoldapp-comp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.usgoldapp-comp {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #262626;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
    transition: transform .6s var(--usg-ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-comp::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255, 207, 1, .16), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .5s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-comp:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .5); }
.usgoldapp-comp:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.usgoldapp-comp-num { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 22px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); font-size: 74px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
.usgoldapp-comp-icon { position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 74px; height: 74px; margin-bottom: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; font-size: 34px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--quaternary-color), 0 0 0 8px var(--tertiary-color); }
.usgoldapp-comp h3 { position: relative; font-size: 22px; }
.usgoldapp-comp p { position: relative; margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 16px; }

.usgoldapp-lead-prog { background: var(--template-bg) url("../img/plan-bg.png") center / cover no-repeat; }
.usgoldapp-prog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; align-items: stretch; }
.usgoldapp-prog {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 44px 36px;
    border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, .94);
    transition: transform .6s var(--usg-ease);
}
.usgoldapp-prog:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); }
.usgoldapp-prog--featured { border-color: var(--primary-color); background: linear-gradient(170deg, #241d04, rgba(18, 18, 18, .96) 55%); }
.usgoldapp-prog-tag { align-self: flex-start; padding: 6px 18px; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 143, 230, .6); border-radius: 30px; color: var(--secondary-color); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; }
.usgoldapp-prog--featured .usgoldapp-prog-tag { background: var(--primary-color); border-color: var(--primary-color); color: #000; }
.usgoldapp-prog h3 { margin: 22px 0 12px; font-size: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-prog-time { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding-bottom: 20px; margin-bottom: 22px; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .15); color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-prog .usgoldapp-ticks { flex: 1; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-prog .usgoldapp-ticks li { color: var(--usg-muted); }

.usgoldapp-bars { display: grid; gap: 26px; padding: 40px; border: 1px solid #262626; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--quaternary-color); }
.usgoldapp-bar-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 600; }
.usgoldapp-bar-head strong { color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-bar-track { height: 10px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
.usgoldapp-bar-track span {
    display: block;
    width: 0;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tertiary-color), var(--primary-color));
    transition: width 1.8s var(--usg-ease);
}
.usgoldapp-bar-track.is-filled span { width: var(--w); }

/* ---------- Funding page ---------- */
.usgoldapp-statement { text-align: center; }
.usgoldapp-statement-title { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 22px; font-size: clamp(26px, 2.9vw, 42px); line-height: 1.25; }
.usgoldapp-statement > p { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 19px; }
.usgoldapp-qchips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 18px; margin-top: 50px; }
.usgoldapp-qchip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 26px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .4); border-radius: 50px; background: var(--quaternary-color); font-weight: 600; transition: background-color .3s ease, color .3s ease; }
.usgoldapp-qchip .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 22px; transition: color .3s ease; }
.usgoldapp-qchip:hover { background: var(--primary-color); color: #000; }
.usgoldapp-qchip:hover .usgoldapp-icon { color: #000; }

.usgoldapp-fund-flow { background: var(--template-bg) url("../img/profit-calculator-bg.png") center / cover no-repeat; }
.usgoldapp-fund-flow::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(0, 0, 1, .7); }
.usgoldapp-fund-flow .usgoldapp-container { position: relative; }
.usgoldapp-flow { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px; list-style: none; counter-reset: flow; }
.usgoldapp-flow-step {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 28px 34px;
    border: 1px solid #2c2c2c;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(12, 12, 12, .9);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .6s var(--usg-ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-flow-step:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .5); }
.usgoldapp-flow-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -22px;
    top: 74px;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-right: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    animation: usgoldapp-nudge 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes usgoldapp-nudge { 50% { transform: translateX(5px) rotate(45deg); } }
.usgoldapp-flow-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 90px; height: 90px; margin: 0 auto 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; font-size: 40px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #0c0c0c, 0 0 0 9px var(--tertiary-color); }
.usgoldapp-flow-num { display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--secondary-color); font-weight: 700; }
.usgoldapp-flow-step h3 { font-size: 22px; }
.usgoldapp-flow-step p { margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 16px; }

.usgoldapp-options-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.usgoldapp-option { padding: 30px; border: 1px solid #262626; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--quaternary-color); transition: border-color .4s ease, transform .5s var(--usg-ease); }
.usgoldapp-option:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 143, 230, .6); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.usgoldapp-option-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #262626; }
.usgoldapp-option-head span { display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(0, 143, 230, .15); color: var(--secondary-color); font-size: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-option-head h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 21px; }
.usgoldapp-option dl { margin: 0; }
.usgoldapp-option dt { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; }
.usgoldapp-option dt:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.usgoldapp-option dt .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-option dd { margin: 4px 0 0; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; }

.usgoldapp-checklist { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin-top: 10px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
    border: 1px solid #262626;
    transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .4s var(--usg-ease);
}
.usgoldapp-checklist li:hover { border-color: rgba(96, 165, 72, .6); transform: translateX(6px); }
.usgoldapp-checklist li > span { display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--tertiary-color); color: #fff; font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-checklist .usgoldapp-icon { stroke-width: 3; }

.usgoldapp-notice { display: flex; gap: 26px; padding: 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 143, 230, .5); border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 143, 230, .14), var(--quaternary-color) 60%); }
.usgoldapp-notice-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--secondary-color); font-size: 32px; }
.usgoldapp-notice h2 { font-size: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-notice p { margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); }

/* ---------- Growth page ---------- */
.usgoldapp-gs-media { position: relative; }
.usgoldapp-gs-media > img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 20px 120px 20px 20px; }
.usgoldapp-gs-float {
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    bottom: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55);
}
.usgoldapp-gs-float > span { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; background: #111; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-gs-float strong { display: block; font-size: 20px; }
.usgoldapp-gs-float small { font-size: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-pills span { padding: 9px 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 143, 230, .55); border-radius: 30px; color: var(--secondary-color); font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; transition: background-color .3s ease, color .3s ease; }
.usgoldapp-pills span:hover { background: var(--secondary-color); color: var(--white); }

.usgoldapp-gs-questions { background: var(--template-bg) url("../img/testimonial-bg.png") center / cover no-repeat; }
.usgoldapp-q-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.usgoldapp-q-card {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 200px;
    padding: 30px 26px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, .92);
    transition: transform .5s var(--usg-ease), border-color .4s ease, background-color .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-q-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-1deg); border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .5); background: #17150b; }
.usgoldapp-q-mark { position: absolute; right: 14px; bottom: -24px; color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .12); font-size: 150px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; transition: color .4s ease, transform .6s var(--usg-ease); }
.usgoldapp-q-card:hover .usgoldapp-q-mark { color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .3); transform: rotate(12deg); }
.usgoldapp-q-card p { position: relative; margin: 0; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; }

.usgoldapp-stairs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 16px; align-items: end; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-stair {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    min-height: calc(260px + var(--step) * 50px);
    padding: 28px 22px;
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
    border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255, 207, 1, calc(.04 + var(--step) * .03)), var(--quaternary-color));
    transition: transform .5s var(--usg-ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-stair:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .5); }
.usgoldapp-stair-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 60px; height: 60px; margin-bottom: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; font-size: 28px; }
.usgoldapp-stair-num { color: var(--secondary-color); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.usgoldapp-stair h3 { margin: 6px 0 10px; font-size: 20px; }
.usgoldapp-stair p { margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; }

.usgoldapp-hcards { display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.usgoldapp-hcard {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 30px 34px;
    border: 1px solid #262626;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
    transition: border-color .4s ease, background-color .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-hcard:hover { border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .5); background: #151515; }
.usgoldapp-hcard-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; font-size: 42px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--quaternary-color), 0 0 0 9px var(--tertiary-color); }
.usgoldapp-hcard-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.usgoldapp-hcard-body h3 { font-size: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-hcard-body p { margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-hcard-best { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--tertiary-color); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; }
.usgoldapp-hcard-link { display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; width: 64px; height: 64px; border: 1px solid var(--primary-color); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 26px; transition: background-color .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .4s ease; }
.usgoldapp-hcard-link:hover { background: var(--primary-color); color: #000; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Legal pages ---------- */
.usgoldapp-legal-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 290px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 50px; align-items: start; }
.usgoldapp-legal-toc { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.usgoldapp-legal-toc-inner { padding: 30px 26px; border: 1px solid #262626; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--quaternary-color); }
.usgoldapp-legal-toc h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 20px; }
.usgoldapp-legal-toc ol { display: grid; gap: 4px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-legal-toc a { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: 8px; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; transition: background-color .3s ease, color .3s ease; }
.usgoldapp-legal-toc a span { color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 600; }
.usgoldapp-legal-toc a:hover { background: var(--quinary-color); color: var(--white); }
.usgoldapp-legal-updated { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0 0; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .15); color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-legal-updated .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-legal-intro { margin-bottom: 40px; padding: 26px 30px; border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color); border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0; background: var(--quaternary-color); font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-legal-intro p:last-child { margin: 0; }
.usgoldapp-legal-section { padding-bottom: 36px; margin-bottom: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #1f1f1f; }
.usgoldapp-legal-section:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.usgoldapp-legal-section h2 { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 14px; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px); }
.usgoldapp-legal-section h2 span { color: var(--primary-color); font-size: .8em; }
.usgoldapp-legal-section p, .usgoldapp-legal-section li { color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-legal-section strong { color: var(--white); }
.usgoldapp-legal-section ul, .usgoldapp-legal-section ol { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 1em; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-legal-section ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-legal-section ul li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 11px; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-legal-section ol { counter-reset: legal; }
.usgoldapp-legal-section ol li { position: relative; padding-left: 40px; counter-increment: legal; }
.usgoldapp-legal-section ol li::before { content: counter(legal); position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-color); color: #000; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; }
.usgoldapp-legal-section a { color: var(--primary-color); text-decoration: underline; }
.usgoldapp-legal-section .usgoldapp-table-wrap { margin: 20px 0; }

/* ---------- 404 ---------- */
.usgoldapp-404 {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: calc(var(--usg-header-h) + 60px) 0 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--template-bg) url("../img/hero-bg.png") center / cover no-repeat;
}
.usgoldapp-404::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 1, .95) 30%, rgba(0, 0, 1, .4)); }
.usgoldapp-404-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.usgoldapp-404-code { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(100px, 14vw, 190px); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.usgoldapp-404-code span { color: var(--primary-color); display: inline-block; animation: usgoldapp-float 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.usgoldapp-404-title { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 42px); }
.usgoldapp-404-content > p { max-width: 560px; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-404-actions { justify-content: flex-start; margin-top: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-404-bull { position: absolute; right: 2%; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; width: min(42vw, 620px); pointer-events: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive – inner pages
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1399px) {
    .usgoldapp-comp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .usgoldapp-stairs { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); align-items: stretch; }
    .usgoldapp-stair { min-height: 0; border-radius: 16px; }
    .usgoldapp-q-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .usgoldapp-split, .usgoldapp-story-grid, .usgoldapp-principles-grid, .usgoldapp-srv-row, .usgoldapp-curriculum { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
    .usgoldapp-split--reverse > :first-child { order: 0; }
    .usgoldapp-srv-row--reverse .usgoldapp-srv-media { order: 0; }
    .usgoldapp-srv-list { gap: 80px; }
    .usgoldapp-with-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-sidebar { position: static; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .usgoldapp-side-nav { grid-row: span 2; }
    .usgoldapp-curriculum-aside { position: static; }
    .usgoldapp-legal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .usgoldapp-legal-toc { position: static; }
    .usgoldapp-flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .usgoldapp-flow-step::after { display: none; }
    .usgoldapp-options-grid, .usgoldapp-signs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .usgoldapp-cta { padding: 60px 40px; }
    .usgoldapp-cta-bull { opacity: .25; width: 55%; }
    .usgoldapp-cta-bull[data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: .25; }
    .usgoldapp-lead-overlay { left: 20px; }
    .usgoldapp-gs-float { right: 20px; }
    .usgoldapp-story-media { max-width: 680px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .usgoldapp-banner { padding: calc(var(--usg-header-h) + 80px) 0 90px; }
    .usgoldapp-banner-bull[data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: .35; }
    .usgoldapp-banner-bull--left { width: 40vw; left: -12%; }
    .usgoldapp-banner-bull--right { width: 46vw; right: -14%; }
    .usgoldapp-mvv-grid, .usgoldapp-info-grid, .usgoldapp-prog-grid, .usgoldapp-bigsteps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-bigstep { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid #262626; }
    .usgoldapp-bigstep:first-child { border-top: 0; }
    .usgoldapp-hsteps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 50px; }
    .usgoldapp-hsteps::before { display: none; }
    .usgoldapp-honest-grid, .usgoldapp-duo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-company-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-format-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-format-media { min-height: 260px; }
    .usgoldapp-format-icon { right: 30px; top: auto; bottom: -46px; margin-top: 0; }
    .usgoldapp-format-body { padding: 70px 34px 40px; }
    .usgoldapp-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-404-bull { opacity: .3; width: 70vw; right: -15%; }
    .usgoldapp-404-bull[data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: .3; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .usgoldapp-banner-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 8vw, 42px); }
    .usgoldapp-breadcrumb ol { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
    .usgoldapp-cta-section { padding: 20px 0 70px; }
    .usgoldapp-cta { padding: 46px 22px; border-radius: 18px; }
    .usgoldapp-cta-actions { gap: 20px; }
    .usgoldapp-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .usgoldapp-story-media { padding: 0 0 70px; }
    .usgoldapp-story-badge { left: 10px; bottom: auto; top: 16px; width: 140px; padding: 14px 10px; }
    .usgoldapp-story-badge strong { font-size: 18px; }
    .usgoldapp-story-img--small { width: 60%; border-width: 5px; }

    .usgoldapp-mvv-card, .usgoldapp-honest-col, .usgoldapp-duo-card { padding: 34px 24px; }
    .usgoldapp-principle { padding: 22px 18px; gap: 16px; }
    .usgoldapp-company-card { padding: 30px 20px; }
    .usgoldapp-company-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .usgoldapp-company-list > div { flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
    .usgoldapp-company-list dd { text-align: left; }

    .usgoldapp-srv-num { font-size: 52px; }
    .usgoldapp-srv-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; font-size: 28px; }
    .usgoldapp-srv-actions .usgoldapp-btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
    .usgoldapp-hsteps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .usgoldapp-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-side-nav { grid-row: auto; }
    .usgoldapp-frame::before { inset: 12px -10px -12px 10px; }
    .usgoldapp-frame-badge { left: 14px; bottom: 14px; padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 15px; }
    .usgoldapp-block, .usgoldapp-deliver { margin-top: 70px; }
    .usgoldapp-deliver { padding: 28px 20px; }
    .usgoldapp-deliver-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .usgoldapp-timeline::before, .usgoldapp-timeline::after { left: 23px; }
    .usgoldapp-timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-timeline-dot { left: 0; margin-left: 0; top: 20px; }
    .usgoldapp-timeline-card,
    .usgoldapp-timeline-item:nth-child(even) .usgoldapp-timeline-card { grid-column: 1; margin: 0 0 0 66px; padding: 22px 20px; }

    .usgoldapp-cf-chart { padding: 22px 16px; }
    .usgoldapp-cf-bars { height: 200px; gap: 3px; }
    .usgoldapp-signs-grid, .usgoldapp-options-grid, .usgoldapp-flow, .usgoldapp-comp-grid, .usgoldapp-q-grid, .usgoldapp-stairs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-bigstep { padding: 36px 24px; }
    .usgoldapp-bigstep-num { font-size: 64px; }
    .usgoldapp-callout { padding: 50px 20px 40px; }

    .usgoldapp-format-body { padding: 64px 22px 32px; }
    .usgoldapp-format-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-curriculum-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-accordion--modules .usgoldapp-acc-btn { padding: 20px 18px; }
    .usgoldapp-accordion--modules .usgoldapp-acc-content { margin: 0 18px; }

    .usgoldapp-lead-overlay { position: relative; left: 0; bottom: 0; max-width: none; margin-top: -40px; margin-left: 14px; margin-right: 14px; }
    .usgoldapp-bars { padding: 26px 20px; }
    .usgoldapp-prog { padding: 34px 24px; }

    .usgoldapp-notice { flex-direction: column; padding: 28px 22px; gap: 18px; }
    .usgoldapp-gs-media > img { border-radius: 18px 70px 18px 18px; }
    .usgoldapp-gs-float { right: 10px; bottom: 16px; padding: 12px 16px; }
    .usgoldapp-gs-float > span { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 22px; }
    .usgoldapp-hcard { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 26px 22px; gap: 20px; }
    .usgoldapp-hcard-icon { width: 76px; height: 76px; font-size: 34px; }
    .usgoldapp-q-card { min-height: 0; }

    .usgoldapp-legal-intro { padding: 20px; font-size: 16px; }
    .usgoldapp-legal-toc-inner { padding: 22px 18px; }
    .usgoldapp-404-actions .usgoldapp-btn { flex: 1 1 auto; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog & app components
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Article meta in banner ---------- */
.usgoldapp-article-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px 14px; margin: 0 0 26px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-article-meta li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, .7);
    font-size: 15px;
}
.usgoldapp-article-meta .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-banner--article .usgoldapp-banner-title { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 46px); }

/* ---------- Blog cards ---------- */
.usgoldapp-blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-blog-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 22px;
    border: 1px solid #1d1d1d;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
    transition: border-color .4s ease, transform .6s var(--usg-ease), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-blog-card:hover { border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .5); transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5); }
.usgoldapp-blog-thumb { position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 13; }
.usgoldapp-blog-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--usg-ease); }
.usgoldapp-blog-card:hover .usgoldapp-blog-thumb img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.usgoldapp-blog-cat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 1, .78);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.usgoldapp-blog-cat .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-blog-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.usgoldapp-blog-date {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 124px;
    margin: -94px 0 28px 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
}
.usgoldapp-blog-date strong { display: block; padding: 8px 0 2px; background: var(--white); color: #111; font-size: 38px; line-height: 1.1; }
.usgoldapp-blog-date span { display: block; padding: 6px 0; background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; }
.usgoldapp-blog-title { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: clamp(19px, 1.5vw, 23px); line-height: 1.3; }
.usgoldapp-blog-title a:hover { color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-blog-excerpt { flex: 1; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 16px; }
.usgoldapp-blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px 24px;
    padding-top: 22px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    font-size: 15px;
}
.usgoldapp-blog-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.usgoldapp-blog-meta span + span { padding-left: 24px; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); }
.usgoldapp-blog-meta .usgoldapp-icon { font-size: 19px; }

/* Featured card */
.usgoldapp-blog-featured-wrap { margin-bottom: 100px; }
.usgoldapp-blog-card--featured { flex-direction: row; gap: 50px; align-items: center; padding: 34px; border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .35); }
.usgoldapp-blog-card--featured .usgoldapp-blog-thumb { flex: 0 0 52%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; }
.usgoldapp-blog-card--featured .usgoldapp-blog-date { margin: 0 0 24px; }
.usgoldapp-blog-card--featured .usgoldapp-blog-title { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 32px); }
.usgoldapp-blog-card--featured .usgoldapp-blog-excerpt { flex: 0 0 auto; font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-blog-card--featured .usgoldapp-blog-meta { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.usgoldapp-blog-card--featured .usgoldapp-btn { align-self: flex-start; }
.usgoldapp-blog-head { margin-bottom: 30px; }

/* Filter */
.usgoldapp-filter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 50px; }
.usgoldapp-filter button {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border: 1px solid #333;
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: background-color .3s ease, color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-filter button:hover { border-color: var(--primary-color); color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-filter button.is-active { background: var(--primary-color); border-color: var(--primary-color); color: #000; }
.usgoldapp-blog-card.is-filtered-out { display: none; }
.usgoldapp-blog-card.is-filter-in { animation: usgoldapp-fade-up .6s var(--usg-ease); }

/* ---------- Article: tips ---------- */
.usgoldapp-article-intro { margin-bottom: 50px; }
.usgoldapp-tips { display: grid; gap: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-tip {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    gap: 26px;
    padding: 34px 34px 30px;
    border: 1px solid #252525;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: var(--quaternary-color);
    scroll-margin-top: 110px;
    transition: border-color .4s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-tip:hover { border-color: rgba(255, 207, 1, .45); }
.usgoldapp-tip-num {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--quaternary-color), 0 0 0 8px var(--tertiary-color);
}
.usgoldapp-tip-body { min-width: 0; }
.usgoldapp-tip-body h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: clamp(21px, 2vw, 27px); }
.usgoldapp-tip-body p { color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-tip-try {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin: 18px 0 0;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    background: rgba(255, 207, 1, .08);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-size: 16px;
}
.usgoldapp-tip-try .usgoldapp-icon { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 20px; }

.usgoldapp-side-toc ol { display: grid; gap: 4px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-side-toc a { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: 8px; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; transition: background-color .3s ease, color .3s ease; }
.usgoldapp-side-toc a span { color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 700; }
.usgoldapp-side-toc a:hover { background: var(--quinary-color); color: var(--white); }

/* Mini tips inside big steps */
.usgoldapp-minitips { display: grid; gap: 16px; margin-top: 22px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-minitips li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.usgoldapp-minitips li > span {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.usgoldapp-minitips strong { display: block; font-size: 17px; }
.usgoldapp-minitips small { display: block; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* Formula */
.usgoldapp-formula {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 207, 1, .5);
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 207, 1, .06);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-family: ui-monospace, Consolas, monospace;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.usgoldapp-format-body .usgoldapp-tip-try { margin-top: 0; }
.usgoldapp-duo-text { color: var(--usg-muted); }

.usgoldapp-lead-overlay-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; font-size: 26px; }
.usgoldapp-lead-overlay strong { color: var(--white); }

/* ---------- App box ---------- */
.usgoldapp-appbox {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding: 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .45);
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(255, 207, 1, .16), transparent 55%), linear-gradient(135deg, #151515, #0b0b0b);
}
.usgoldapp-section-sm > .usgoldapp-container > .usgoldapp-appbox:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.usgoldapp-appbox-logo {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: #000;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .4);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
}
.usgoldapp-appbox-logo img { width: 56px; }
.usgoldapp-appbox-label { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-appbox-body > p { font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-appbox .usgoldapp-ticks { margin: 16px 0 24px; }
.usgoldapp-appbox-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-article-note { margin-top: 40px; }
.usgoldapp-article-note a { color: var(--primary-color); text-decoration: underline; }
.usgoldapp-section-sm .usgoldapp-notice { margin-top: 30px; }

/* ---------- Phone mock-up ---------- */
.usgoldapp-phone {
    position: relative;
    width: 270px;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2a2a2a, #0c0c0c);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .35);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7), inset 0 0 0 2px #111;
}
.usgoldapp-phone-notch { position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 50%; width: 80px; height: 18px; margin-left: -40px; border-radius: 12px; background: #000; z-index: 2; }
.usgoldapp-phone-screen { padding: 40px 16px 18px; border-radius: 30px; background: #050608; overflow: hidden; }
.usgoldapp-phone-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-phone-head span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-phone-head em { font-style: normal; color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-phone-head img { width: 20px; }
.usgoldapp-phone-head small { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5); font-size: 10px; }
.usgoldapp-phone-card { position: relative; padding: 14px; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), #d9a900); color: #111; overflow: hidden; }
.usgoldapp-phone-card small { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; }
.usgoldapp-phone-card strong { display: block; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.2; }
.usgoldapp-phone-up { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; }
.usgoldapp-phone-spark { display: block; width: 100%; height: 34px; margin-top: 6px; }
.usgoldapp-phone-spark path { fill: none; stroke: #111; stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-dasharray: 400; stroke-dashoffset: 400; transition: stroke-dashoffset 2.4s var(--usg-ease) .3s; vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; }
.usgoldapp-phone.is-filled .usgoldapp-phone-spark path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.usgoldapp-phone-bars { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 6px; height: 70px; margin: 14px 0; padding: 0 2px; }
.usgoldapp-phone-bars div { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 2px; flex: 1; height: 100%; }
.usgoldapp-phone-bars span { flex: 1; height: 0; border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0; transition: height 1.4s var(--usg-ease); transition-delay: var(--d); }
.usgoldapp-phone-bars .is-in { background: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-phone-bars .is-out { background: var(--secondary-color); }
.usgoldapp-phone.is-filled .usgoldapp-phone-bars .is-in { height: var(--in); }
.usgoldapp-phone.is-filled .usgoldapp-phone-bars .is-out { height: var(--out); }
.usgoldapp-phone-list { display: grid; gap: 8px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-phone-list li { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 9px 10px; border-radius: 10px; background: #15171b; font-size: 12px; }
.usgoldapp-phone-list span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
.usgoldapp-phone-list .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); }

.usgoldapp-story-media--app { padding-right: 120px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
.usgoldapp-story-phone { position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2; }
.usgoldapp-story-phone .usgoldapp-phone { animation: usgoldapp-float 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.usgoldapp-story-media--app .usgoldapp-story-badge { bottom: auto; top: 30px; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .usgoldapp-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .usgoldapp-blog-card--featured { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
    .usgoldapp-blog-card--featured .usgoldapp-blog-thumb { flex: none; }
    .usgoldapp-blog-card--featured .usgoldapp-blog-date { margin: -94px 0 28px 22px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .usgoldapp-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-blog-card, .usgoldapp-blog-card--featured { padding: 20px; }
    .usgoldapp-blog-date, .usgoldapp-blog-card--featured .usgoldapp-blog-date { width: 120px; margin: -90px 0 26px 20px; }
    .usgoldapp-blog-date strong { font-size: 36px; }
    .usgoldapp-blog-date span { font-size: 15px; }
    .usgoldapp-blog-featured-wrap { margin-bottom: 70px; }
    .usgoldapp-filter { margin-bottom: 34px; }
    .usgoldapp-filter button { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 15px; }
    .usgoldapp-tip { flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; padding: 26px 20px; }
    .usgoldapp-tip-num { width: 54px; height: 54px; font-size: 19px; }
    .usgoldapp-appbox { flex-direction: column; padding: 26px 20px; gap: 18px; }
    .usgoldapp-appbox-logo { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 18px; }
    .usgoldapp-appbox-logo img { width: 44px; }
    .usgoldapp-article-meta li { font-size: 13px; padding: 6px 12px; }
    .usgoldapp-story-media--app { padding: 0 0 40px; }
    .usgoldapp-story-phone { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: -60px; }
    .usgoldapp-phone { width: 240px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Growth guide (long-form article)
   ========================================================================== */
.usgoldapp-guide { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 270px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 50px; align-items: start; }
.usgoldapp-guide-nav { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.usgoldapp-guide-nav-inner { padding: 24px 20px; border: 1px solid #262626; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--quaternary-color); }
.usgoldapp-guide-nav-label { display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.usgoldapp-readbar { height: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
.usgoldapp-readbar span { display: block; width: 0; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tertiary-color), var(--primary-color)); transition: width .2s linear; }
.usgoldapp-guide-nav ol { display: grid; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-guide-nav ol a {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 10px;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    color: var(--usg-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: background-color .3s ease, color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.usgoldapp-guide-nav ol a span { flex-shrink: 0; min-width: 20px; color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 700; }
.usgoldapp-guide-nav ol a span .usgoldapp-icon { margin-top: 2px; }
.usgoldapp-guide-nav ol a:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04); }
.usgoldapp-guide-nav ol a.is-current { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255, 207, 1, .1); border-left-color: var(--primary-color); }

.usgoldapp-guide-body { min-width: 0; max-width: 820px; }
.usgoldapp-guide-body > * { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.usgoldapp-guide-hero { position: relative; margin: 0 0 40px; }
.usgoldapp-guide-hero img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 8; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-guide-hero .usgoldapp-gs-float { right: 20px; bottom: -20px; }
.usgoldapp-learn { margin: 30px 0 0; padding: 26px 28px; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 143, 230, .45); border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 143, 230, .12), var(--quaternary-color) 70%); }
.usgoldapp-learn h2 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 19px; }
.usgoldapp-learn h2 .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--secondary-color); font-size: 22px; }

.usgoldapp-guide-step { margin-top: 70px; padding-top: 50px; border-top: 1px solid #1f1f1f; }
.usgoldapp-guide-step > p { color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-guide-step > p strong { color: var(--white); }
.usgoldapp-guide-step a { color: var(--primary-color); text-decoration: underline; }
.usgoldapp-guide-step-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.usgoldapp-guide-num {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #111;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--template-bg), 0 0 0 7px var(--tertiary-color);
}
.usgoldapp-guide-step-head small { display: block; color: var(--secondary-color); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.usgoldapp-guide-step-head h2 { margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px); }

.usgoldapp-example { margin: 24px 0; padding: 24px 26px; border: 1px solid #2a2a2a; border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color); border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0; background: var(--quaternary-color); }
.usgoldapp-example > p { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 15px; }
.usgoldapp-example > p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.usgoldapp-example > p strong { color: var(--white); }
.usgoldapp-example-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.usgoldapp-example .usgoldapp-table-wrap { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.usgoldapp-table--compact { min-width: 520px; font-size: 15px; }
.usgoldapp-table--compact th, .usgoldapp-table--compact td { padding: 12px 16px; }
.usgoldapp-good { color: var(--tertiary-color); }
.usgoldapp-bad { color: #ff7b7b; }

.usgoldapp-actions-title { margin: 26px 0 12px; font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-actions { display: grid; gap: 10px; list-style: none; counter-reset: act; }
.usgoldapp-actions li { position: relative; padding-left: 40px; color: var(--usg-muted); counter-increment: act; }
.usgoldapp-actions li::before {
    content: counter(act);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 1px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Cash line chart */
.usgoldapp-cashline { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); gap: 8px; align-items: end; height: 190px; margin: 20px 0; }
.usgoldapp-cashline-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; height: 100%; gap: 6px; }
.usgoldapp-cashline-val { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #ff9b9b; white-space: nowrap; }
.usgoldapp-cashline-col.is-positive .usgoldapp-cashline-val { color: var(--tertiary-color); }
.usgoldapp-cashline-bar { width: 100%; max-width: 46px; height: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, #b8433b, #ff7b7b); transition: height 1.4s var(--usg-ease); }
.usgoldapp-cashline-col.is-positive .usgoldapp-cashline-bar { background: linear-gradient(to top, #3f7a2c, var(--tertiary-color)); }
.is-visible .usgoldapp-cashline-bar { height: var(--h); }
.usgoldapp-cashline-m { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }

/* Pilot steps */
.usgoldapp-pilot { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin: 24px 0; }
.usgoldapp-pilot-step { position: relative; padding: 20px 16px; border: 1px solid #2a2a2a; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--quaternary-color); }
.usgoldapp-pilot-step span { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; margin-bottom: 12px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-color); color: #111; font-weight: 700; }
.usgoldapp-pilot-step strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 16px; }
.usgoldapp-pilot-step small { display: block; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* Cost chips */
.usgoldapp-costchips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 16px 0 12px; }
.usgoldapp-costchips span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 9px 16px; border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 30px; background: var(--quaternary-color); font-size: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-costchips .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); }
.usgoldapp-small-note { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14px !important; }
.usgoldapp-small-note .usgoldapp-icon { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--secondary-color); }

/* Calculator */
.usgoldapp-calc { margin: 24px 0; padding: 28px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 207, 1, .45); border-radius: 18px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 207, 1, .12), transparent 55%), #0e0e0e; }
.usgoldapp-calc-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-calc-head .usgoldapp-icon { color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 24px; }
.usgoldapp-calc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.usgoldapp-calc-result { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.usgoldapp-calc-result div { padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--quinary-color); }
.usgoldapp-calc-result small { display: block; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 13px; }
.usgoldapp-calc-result strong { display: block; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px); line-height: 1.2; }
.usgoldapp-calc-note { margin: 14px 0 0; color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 14px; }

/* Funding mini timeline */
.usgoldapp-timeline-mini { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 14px; margin: 22px 0; list-style: none; }
.usgoldapp-timeline-mini li { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr; gap: 4px 20px; padding: 16px 20px; border: 1px solid #2a2a2a; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--quaternary-color); }
.usgoldapp-timeline-mini li span { grid-row: span 2; align-self: center; color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; }
.usgoldapp-timeline-mini li strong { font-size: 16px; }
.usgoldapp-timeline-mini li small { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 14px; }

/* Readiness check */
.usgoldapp-readiness { margin-top: 80px; padding: 34px; border: 1px solid rgba(96, 165, 72, .5); border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(96, 165, 72, .14), var(--quaternary-color) 55%); scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.usgoldapp-readiness-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.usgoldapp-readiness-head h2 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px); }
.usgoldapp-readiness-head p { margin: 0; color: var(--usg-muted); }
.usgoldapp-readiness-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--tertiary-color); color: #fff; font-size: 30px; }
.usgoldapp-readiness-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 18px; }
.usgoldapp-readiness-item { padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid #2c2c2c; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .35); font-size: 15px; color: var(--white); transition: border-color .3s ease, background-color .3s ease; }
.usgoldapp-readiness-item:has(input:checked) { border-color: rgba(96, 165, 72, .7); background: rgba(96, 165, 72, .12); }
.usgoldapp-readiness-result { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 10px 22px; align-items: center; margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .15); }
.usgoldapp-readiness-score { grid-row: span 2; }
.usgoldapp-readiness-score strong { color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 46px; line-height: 1; }
.usgoldapp-readiness-score span { color: var(--usg-muted); font-size: 18px; }
.usgoldapp-readiness-meter { height: 10px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
.usgoldapp-readiness-meter span { display: block; width: 0; height: 100%; border-radius: 10px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e2574c, var(--primary-color), var(--tertiary-color)); background-size: 300% 100%; transition: width .6s var(--usg-ease); }
.usgoldapp-readiness-result p { margin: 0; color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; }

.usgoldapp-guide-duo { margin-top: 70px; }
.usgoldapp-guide-duo .usgoldapp-duo-card { padding: 34px 30px; }
.usgoldapp-guide-duo .usgoldapp-duo-card h2 { font-size: 24px; }
.usgoldapp-guide-duo .usgoldapp-duo-card li { color: var(--usg-muted); }

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .usgoldapp-guide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .usgoldapp-guide-nav { position: static; }
    .usgoldapp-guide-nav ol { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-guide-body { max-width: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .usgoldapp-guide-nav ol { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-guide-hero img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
    .usgoldapp-guide-step { margin-top: 50px; padding-top: 40px; }
    .usgoldapp-guide-num { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 18px; }
    .usgoldapp-example { padding: 20px 16px; }
    .usgoldapp-cashline { gap: 4px; height: 170px; }
    .usgoldapp-cashline-val { font-size: 9px; }
    .usgoldapp-pilot { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-calc { padding: 22px 16px; }
    .usgoldapp-calc-grid, .usgoldapp-calc-result { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-timeline-mini li { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .usgoldapp-timeline-mini li span { grid-row: auto; }
    .usgoldapp-readiness { padding: 24px 16px; }
    .usgoldapp-readiness-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}