/* MCA — Dubai location page (dark-mode only).
   Scoped under .db-page. A bespoke, warmer counterpart to the New York page:
   brand teal stays the structural accent, with a desert-gold sunset layer and
   a vertical "spire beam" motif that echoes Dubai's vertical skyline. */

.db-page {
  --db-bg: #05080B;
  --db-bg-2: #080D11;
  --db-panel: #0A1116;
  --db-panel-2: #0E161C;
  --db-line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  --db-hair: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
  --db-ink: #FFFFFF;
  --db-body: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  --db-mut: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  --db-teal: var(--teal);
  --db-gold: var(--db-teal);
  --db-gold-soft: rgba(0, 165, 161, 0.16);
  --db-glow: rgba(0, 165, 161, 0.18);

  background: var(--db-bg);
  color: var(--db-body);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Soft warm field bleeding down the whole page for cohesion */
.db-page::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 50% at 82% 6%, rgba(0, 165, 161, 0.07), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(70% 45% at 8% 38%, rgba(0, 165, 161, 0.06), transparent 60%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.db-page > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.db-em {
  color: var(--db-teal);
}
.db-em--gold { color: var(--db-gold); }

.db-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--db-mut);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
}
.db-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 26px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--db-gold), var(--db-teal));
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.db-sec { position: relative; padding: 130px 0; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .db-sec { padding: 84px 0; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .db-sec { padding: 66px 0; } }

.db-sec__head { max-width: 840px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.db-sec__head .db-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.db-h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.7vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--db-ink);
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.db-lede {
  margin-top: 26px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--db-body);
  max-width: 700px;
}

/* Hairline section top accent shared by several sections */
.db-rule {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--db-line) 18%, var(--db-line) 82%, transparent);
}

/* ======================================================================
   VERTICAL BEAM MOTIF (the recurring Dubai "spire" decoration)
   ====================================================================== */
.db-beams { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.db-beam {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 120%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, transparent, var(--db-teal) 55%, transparent);
  opacity: 0.16;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation: db-beam-pulse 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.db-beam::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -2px; right: -2px; top: 30%;
  height: 38%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, transparent, rgba(0, 210, 205, 0.9), transparent);
  filter: blur(3px);
}
.db-beam--gold { background: linear-gradient(to top, transparent, var(--db-gold) 55%, transparent); }
.db-beam--gold::after { background: linear-gradient(to top, transparent, rgba(0, 165, 161, 0.9), transparent); }
@keyframes db-beam-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.08; transform: translateY(4%); }
  50% { opacity: 0.26; transform: translateY(-3%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .db-beam { animation: none; } }

/* ======================================================================
   HERO
   ====================================================================== */
.db-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 230px 0 132px;
  isolation: isolate;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .db-hero { padding: 154px 0 86px; } }

.db-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; overflow: hidden; }
.db-hero__photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -7% -5%;
  background: url("../assets/dubai-city-web.jpg") center 46% / cover no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(0.82) contrast(1.12) saturate(1.12);
  animation: db-kenburns 60s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}
@keyframes db-kenburns {
  from { transform: scale(1.06) translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.15) translate3d(-1.4%, -1.2%, 0); }
}
/* Teal atmosphere bloom rising from the lit city base — slow breathe */
.db-hero__sun {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; top: auto; bottom: -8%;
  height: 64%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(58% 80% at 50% 100%, rgba(0, 200, 196, 0.16), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(40% 60% at 30% 95%, rgba(0, 165, 161, 0.12), transparent 72%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
  animation: db-bloom 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes db-bloom {
  from { opacity: 0.7; transform: translateY(2%) scale(1); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-2%) scale(1.05); }
}
/* Twinkling city-light glints (neutral white — mimics real lights) */
.db-hero__shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.db-hero__shimmer::before, .db-hero__shimmer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  will-change: opacity;
}
.db-hero__shimmer::before {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(2.4px 2.4px at 18% 82%, rgba(255, 252, 240, 0.95), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1.8px 1.8px at 31% 88%, rgba(220, 245, 255, 0.9), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 47% 79%, rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.9), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1.6px 1.6px at 63% 86%, rgba(255, 250, 235, 0.9), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(2.2px 2.2px at 78% 80%, rgba(225, 245, 255, 0.9), transparent 60%);
  animation: db-twinkle 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.db-hero__shimmer::after {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1.8px 1.8px at 24% 90%, rgba(255, 250, 235, 0.9), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 40% 84%, rgba(220, 245, 255, 0.9), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1.6px 1.6px at 56% 91%, rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.9), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(2.2px 2.2px at 71% 85%, rgba(255, 250, 235, 0.9), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1.8px 1.8px at 86% 88%, rgba(225, 245, 255, 0.9), transparent 60%);
  animation: db-twinkle 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 2.1s;
}
@keyframes db-twinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; }
  50% { opacity: 0.95; }
}
/* Slow teal light sweep across the frame for a techy, alive feel */
.db-hero__sweep {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 95% at 50% 0%, #000 42%, transparent 86%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 95% at 50% 0%, #000 42%, transparent 86%);
}
.db-hero__sweep::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%; bottom: -20%;
  width: 38%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(0, 210, 205, 0.11) 50%, transparent);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transform: skewX(-12deg);
  will-change: transform;
  animation: db-sweep 15s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes db-sweep {
  0% { transform: translateX(-160%) skewX(-12deg); }
  60%, 100% { transform: translateX(420%) skewX(-12deg); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .db-hero__photo, .db-hero__sun, .db-hero__shimmer::before, .db-hero__shimmer::after, .db-hero__sweep::before { animation: none; }
}
/* Cool teal grade pulls a portion of the frame on-brand without killing warmth */
.db-hero__grade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(4, 60, 62, 0.55) 0%, transparent 46%, rgba(2, 9, 11, 0.4) 100%);
  mix-blend-mode: color;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.db-hero__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, var(--db-hair) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--db-hair) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 66px 66px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 30% 0%, #000 28%, transparent 76%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 30% 0%, #000 28%, transparent 76%);
}
.db-hero__scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(140% 130% at 36% 40%, transparent 30%, rgba(2, 7, 9, 0.5) 76%, rgba(1, 5, 6, 0.86) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(3, 8, 10, 0.95) 0%, rgba(3, 8, 10, 0.72) 32%, rgba(3, 8, 10, 0.18) 62%, rgba(3, 8, 10, 0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--db-bg) 0%, rgba(3, 8, 10, 0.66) 22%, rgba(3, 8, 10, 0) 54%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3, 8, 10, 0.9) 0%, rgba(3, 8, 10, 0.26) 18%, rgba(3, 8, 10, 0) 42%);
}
/* Hero spire beams sit over the photo for a luminous tower effect */
.db-hero__beams .db-beam { opacity: 0.22; }

.db-hero__inner { max-width: 880px; }
.db-hero__chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 16px 9px 13px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(8, 14, 18, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}
.db-hero__chip-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--db-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 165, 161, 0.55);
  animation: db-pulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes db-pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 165, 161, 0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(0, 165, 161, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 165, 161, 0); }
}
.db-hero__title {
  margin: 26px 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.4vw, 74px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #fff;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.db-hero__sub {
  margin: 26px 0 0;
  max-width: 660px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}
.db-hero__sub + .db-hero__sub { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 16.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); }
.db-hero__ctas { margin-top: 38px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

/* Hero stat strip */
.db-hero__stats {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 40px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  max-width: 720px;
}
.db-hero__stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.db-hero__stat-n {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.db-hero__stat-l {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ======================================================================
   REVEAL
   ====================================================================== */
.db-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.db-reveal--in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .db-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; } }

/* ======================================================================
   INTRO (Why Dubai) — split: lede + numbered focus list
   ====================================================================== */
.db-intro__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) { .db-intro__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; } }
.db-intro__copy p { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.66; color: var(--db-body); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.db-intro__copy p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.db-intro__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.db-focus {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  align-items: baseline;
}
.db-focus:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--db-line); }
.db-focus__n {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--db-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.db-focus__t { font-size: 16px; color: var(--db-ink); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.45; }

/* ======================================================================
   WHY DUBAI (proof grid)
   ====================================================================== */
.db-why { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .db-why { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .db-why { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.db-why__cell {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 28px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--db-panel), var(--db-bg-2));
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
}
.db-why__cell:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 165, 161, 0.4); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.db-why__cell--feat { grid-column: span 2; background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(0,165,161,0.10), var(--db-panel) 60%); }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .db-why__cell--feat { grid-column: span 1; } }
.db-why__cell::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--db-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.db-why__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  color: var(--db-teal);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.db-why__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.db-why__t { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--db-ink); margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.db-why__d { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.56; color: var(--db-body); margin: 0; }

/* ======================================================================
   SERVICES (interactive card grid)
   ====================================================================== */
.db-svc__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .db-svc__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.db-svc__cell { height: 100%; }

.db-svc {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 30px 30px 26px;
  border: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(168deg, var(--db-panel) 0%, var(--db-bg-2) 100%);
  transition: border-color 0.45s, transform 0.45s, box-shadow 0.45s;
}
.db-svc::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--db-teal), rgba(0,165,161,0) 70%);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.db-svc:hover { border-color: rgba(0,165,161,0.45); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -34px rgba(0,165,161,0.5); }
.db-svc:hover::before, .db-svc--open::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.db-svc--open { border-color: rgba(0,165,161,0.3); }

.db-svc__watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px; right: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 86px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.db-svc__top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.db-svc__glyph-tile {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  flex: none;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  background: rgba(0,165,161,0.07);
  color: var(--db-teal);
  transition: transform 0.45s, background 0.45s;
}
.db-svc:hover .db-svc__glyph-tile { transform: scale(1.06); background: rgba(0,165,161,0.12); }
.db-svc__glyph { display: inline-flex; color: var(--db-teal); }
.db-svc__glyph svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; display: block; }
.db-svc__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--db-mut);
  padding: 6px 11px;
  border: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.db-svc__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.1vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.16;
  color: var(--db-ink);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.db-svc__problem {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.db-svc__problem::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 4px; bottom: 4px;
  width: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--db-teal), transparent);
}
.db-svc__plabel {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--db-teal);
  margin-bottom: 9px;
}
.db-svc__pdot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--db-teal); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--db-teal); }
.db-svc__problem p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--db-body); }

.db-svc__toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--db-ink);
  transition: color 0.3s, gap 0.3s;
}
.db-svc__toggle:hover { color: var(--db-teal); gap: 14px; }
.db-svc__count {
  font-size: 11px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--db-gold-soft);
  color: var(--db-teal);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.db-svc__chev {
  position: relative; width: 11px; height: 11px;
  border-right: 1.6px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 1.6px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.db-svc--open .db-svc__chev { transform: rotate(-135deg); margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 0; }

.db-svc__incl {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.db-svc--open .db-svc__incl { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.db-svc__incl-inner { overflow: hidden; }
.db-svc__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 22px 0 4px;
  padding: 22px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 460px) { .db-svc__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.db-svc__list li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--db-body); }
.db-svc__check { flex: none; margin-top: 2px; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--db-gold-soft); color: var(--db-teal); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .db-svc__incl { transition: none; } }

/* ======================================================================
   MCA IN DUBAI (photo mosaic / bento)
   ====================================================================== */
.db-gallerysec { padding-bottom: 70px; }
.db-trustedsec { padding-top: 40px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .db-gallerysec { padding-bottom: 50px; } .db-trustedsec { padding-top: 28px; } }
.db-gal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: 224px 224px;
  grid-template-areas:
    "a a b c"
    "a a d e";
  gap: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .db-gal {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 260px 180px 180px;
    grid-template-areas:
      "a a"
      "b c"
      "d e";
  }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .db-gal {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 220px repeat(2, 150px);
    grid-template-areas:
      "a a"
      "b c"
      "d e";
    gap: 10px;
  }
}
.db-gal__tile {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  background: var(--db-panel);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.db-gal__tile img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.db-gal__tile::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(2,7,9,0.85) 0%, rgba(2,7,9,0.10) 50%, rgba(2,7,9,0) 78%);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  opacity: 1;
}
.db-gal__tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.db-gal__tile:hover::after { opacity: 0.92; }
/* Teal corner frame that draws in on hover */
.db-gal__frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  transition: border-color 0.5s ease, inset 0.5s ease;
}
.db-gal__frame::before, .db-gal__frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border: 2px solid var(--db-teal);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
}
.db-gal__frame::before { top: -2px; left: -2px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; border-radius: 10px 0 0 0; transform: translate(6px, 6px); }
.db-gal__frame::after { bottom: -2px; right: -2px; border-left: none; border-top: none; border-radius: 0 0 10px 0; transform: translate(-6px, -6px); }
.db-gal__tile:hover .db-gal__frame::before, .db-gal__tile:hover .db-gal__frame::after { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0, 0); }

.db-gal__cap {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 20px 20px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}
.db-gal__tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--db-teal);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,165,161,0.4);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(2,7,9,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.db-gal__txt {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 18px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 92%;
  text-wrap: balance;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  opacity: 0.92;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.db-gal__tile:hover .db-gal__txt { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
.db-gal__tile[style*="a"] .db-gal__txt { font-size: clamp(18px, 1.9vw, 24px); }

/* ======================================================================
   POSITIONING (on the ground)
   ====================================================================== */
.db-pos__feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--db-panel), var(--db-bg-2));
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .db-pos__feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.db-pos__body { padding: 48px 44px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .db-pos__body { padding: 34px 26px; } }
.db-pos__kicker { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--db-gold); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.db-pos__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px); font-weight: 500; color: var(--db-ink); letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.12; }
.db-pos__text { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.66; color: var(--db-body); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.db-pos__text:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.db-pos__side {
  position: relative;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  padding: 48px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 0%, rgba(231,183,114,0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(100% 80% at 0% 100%, rgba(0,165,161,0.08), transparent 60%);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .db-pos__side { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--db-line); } }
.db-pos__side-label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--db-mut); }
.db-pos__event {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  transition: border-color 0.35s, transform 0.35s;
}
.db-pos__event:hover { border-color: rgba(231,183,114,0.45); transform: translateX(4px); }
.db-pos__event-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--db-teal); flex: none; box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--db-teal); }
.db-pos__event-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--db-ink); }
.db-pos__event-meta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--db-mut); letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-left: auto; padding-left: 14px; text-align: right; flex: none; }

/* ======================================================================
   REASONS (why MCA)
   ====================================================================== */
.db-reasons__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .db-reasons__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .db-reasons__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.db-reason {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--db-panel), var(--db-bg-2));
  height: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
}
.db-reason:hover { border-color: rgba(0,165,161,0.4); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.db-reason__icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--db-line); color: var(--db-teal); margin-bottom: 20px; background: rgba(0,165,161,0.06); }
.db-reason__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--db-ink); margin: 0 0 10px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.db-reason__text { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--db-body); margin: 0; }

/* ======================================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ====================================================================== */
.db-final { position: relative; padding: 40px 0 130px; }
.db-final__block {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--db-line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 76px 60px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 80% 0%, rgba(231,183,114,0.12), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 0% 100%, rgba(0,165,161,0.14), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--db-panel), var(--db-bg-2));
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .db-final__block { padding: 50px 26px; } }
.db-final__eyebrow { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.db-final__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 58px); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--db-ink); margin: 0; text-wrap: balance; }
.db-final__sub { margin: 24px 0 0; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.62; color: var(--db-body); max-width: 640px; }
.db-final__tags { margin: 30px 0 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.db-final__tag { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--db-body); padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--db-line); border-radius: 100px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }
.db-final__ctas { margin-top: 36px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
