/* =============================================
   BRANCHEN (Industry Pages) - Shared Styles
   CI-aligned: Mulish, package colors, Lucide icons
   Enhanced with futuristic animations & effects
   ============================================= */

/* --- Hub Grid --- */
.branchen-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .branchen-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 567px) {
    .branchen-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* --- Branch Card (Hub) --- */
.branch-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        border-color 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.branch-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--branch-accent, #64748b);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

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

.branch-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--branch-accent, #64748b);
}

.branch-card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.branch-card:hover .branch-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.branch-card-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
}

.branch-card-sub {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.branch-card-arrow {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--spacing-sm);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-8px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.branch-card:hover .branch-card-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* =========================================
   LANDING PAGE HERO - Animated Background
   ========================================= */
.branch-hero {
    padding-top: var(--spacing-4xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-3xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.branch-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 45% at 50% 0%, var(--branch-glow, rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.06)) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Animated floating particles behind hero */
.branch-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 20% 30%, var(--branch-accent) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 40% 70%, var(--branch-accent) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 60% 20%, var(--branch-accent) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 80% 60%, var(--branch-accent) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 10% 80%, var(--branch-accent) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 70% 40%, var(--branch-accent) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 90% 90%, var(--branch-accent) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 30% 50%, var(--branch-accent) 0%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0.15;
    animation: floatParticles 25s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes floatParticles {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    25% {
        transform: translate(-3%, 2%) rotate(2deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(-1%, -2%) rotate(0deg);
    }

    75% {
        transform: translate(2%, 1%) rotate(-2deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
    }
}

.branch-hero-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    animation: branchIconPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    position: relative;
}

.branch-hero-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--branch-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: iconRingPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}

@keyframes branchIconPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--branch-glow, rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.2));
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px transparent;
    }
}

@keyframes iconRingPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.9);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   PAINPOINT SECTION
   ========================================= */
.painpoint-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .painpoint-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.painpoint-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.painpoint-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.painpoint-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.painpoint-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.painpoint-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.painpoint-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    position: relative;
}

.painpoint-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.04);
    animation: painPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes painPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.3);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.painpoint-solution-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) auto;
    position: relative;
}

.painpoint-solution-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.04);
    animation: solutionPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes solutionPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.3);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.painpoint-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: arrowBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes arrowBounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(4px);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   COMPARISON SECTION (Ohne/Mit BEEP!)
   ========================================= */
.comparison-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .comparison-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .comparison-divider {
        display: none;
    }
}

.comparison-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.comparison-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
}

.comparison-before {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    transform: translateX(-40px);
}

.comparison-after {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
    transform: translateX(40px);
}

.comparison-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comparison-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.comparison-card.visible .comparison-item {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.comparison-card.visible .comparison-item:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.comparison-card.visible .comparison-item:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.comparison-card.visible .comparison-item:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.comparison-card.visible .comparison-item:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.comparison-divider {
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--color-border), transparent);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.comparison-divider-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 2px solid var(--branch-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: dividerPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes dividerPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.2);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   HOW IT WORKS TIMELINE
   ========================================= */
.how-it-works-timeline {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.how-it-works-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 28px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--branch-accent), rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.1));
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .how-it-works-timeline::before {
        left: 20px;
    }
}

.timeline-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-24px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.timeline-step.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.45s;
}

.timeline-dot {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    min-width: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 2px solid var(--branch-accent);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--branch-accent);
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-step.visible .timeline-dot {
    animation: dotAppear 0.5s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes dotAppear {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.5);
    }

    60% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

.timeline-content {
    padding-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .timeline-dot {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        min-width: 40px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   FEATURE GRID (Enhanced)
   ========================================= */
.branch-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .branch-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.branch-feature-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        border-color 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
}

.branch-feature-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.branch-feature-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.08s;
}

.branch-feature-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.16s;
}

.branch-feature-card:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.branch-feature-card:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.32s;
}

.branch-feature-card:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.branch-feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--feature-accent, var(--branch-accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.branch-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--feature-accent, var(--branch-accent));
}

/* Feature card icon wrapper with glow */
.feature-icon-wrap {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.branch-feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* =========================================
   ANIMATED STATS ROW
   ========================================= */
.stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.stat-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.stat-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.stat-card:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.stat-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--branch-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--branch-accent);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================
   PACKAGE STEPPER (Enhanced)
   ========================================= */
.package-stepper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.package-step {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-md);
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.package-step.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.package-step:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.12s;
}

.package-step:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.package-step:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.36s;
}

.package-step:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.48s;
}

.package-step-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    right: -50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-border);
    z-index: 0;
}

.package-step:last-child .package-step-line {
    display: none;
}

.package-step-dot {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.package-step:hover .package-step-dot {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.package-step-name {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.package-step-price {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

.package-step-highlight {
    border: 2px solid var(--branch-accent, #8b5cf6);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--color-surface-variant);
    margin: -4px;
    padding: calc(var(--spacing-xl) + 4px) calc(var(--spacing-md) + 4px);
    position: relative;
}

.package-step-highlight::after {
    content: 'Empfohlen';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--branch-accent, #8b5cf6);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .package-stepper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }

    .package-step-line {
        display: none;
    }

    .package-step {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
        text-align: left;
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .package-step-highlight {
        margin: 0;
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .package-step-highlight::after {
        top: 50%;
        left: auto;
        right: var(--spacing-md);
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   TRUST GRID (Enhanced)
   ========================================= */
.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.trust-card {
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.trust-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.12s;
}

.trust-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.trust-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.trust-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    position: relative;
}

.trust-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
    animation: trustDashes 10s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes trustDashes {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   ANIMATED CTA SECTION
   ========================================= */
.branch-cta-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.branch-cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--branch-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: ctaGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ctaGlow {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================= */
.scroll-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.scroll-reveal-up {
    transform: translateY(40px);
}

.scroll-reveal-left {
    transform: translateX(-40px);
}

.scroll-reveal-right {
    transform: translateX(40px);
}

.scroll-reveal-scale {
    transform: scale(0.92);
}

.scroll-reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1);
}

/* Stagger delays */
.branch-animate {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.branch-animate.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.branch-delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.branch-delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.branch-delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.branch-delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.branch-delay-5 {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

.branch-delay-6 {
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.branch-delay-7 {
    transition-delay: 0.7s;
}

/* =========================================
   ANIMATED GRADIENT LINE
   ========================================= */
.gradient-line {
    height: 2px;
    max-width: 200px;
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) auto;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--branch-accent), transparent);
    border-radius: 1px;
    animation: gradientShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes gradientShimmer {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scaleX(0.8);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   ANIMATED "WIE ES FUNKTIONIERT" FLOW
   ========================================= */
.flow-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .flow-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .flow-connector {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

.flow-step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.flow-step.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.flow-step:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.flow-step:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.flow-step:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.flow-step-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    border: 2px solid var(--branch-accent);
    background: var(--color-surface);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.flow-step:hover .flow-step-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.1);
}

.flow-connector {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50px;
    right: -12px;
    z-index: 1;
    color: var(--branch-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: connectorFade 0.5s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: inherit;
}

.flow-step.visible .flow-connector {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* =========================================
   BENEFIT BANNER (Animated strip)
   ========================================= */
.benefit-banner {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.04), rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.01));
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.12);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.benefit-banner.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* =========================================
   DUAL VALUE SECTION (Haben Sie eine App?)
   ========================================= */
.dual-value-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .dual-value-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.dual-value-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.dual-value-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dual-value-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.dual-value-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--branch-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.dual-value-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--branch-accent), rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.3));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

.dual-value-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    position: relative;
}

.dual-value-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.25);
    animation: iconRingPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.dual-value-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* =========================================
   INTEGRATION SECTION (POS/ERP/PSP)
   ========================================= */
.integration-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .integration-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.integration-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.integration-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.integration-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.12s;
}

.integration-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.integration-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--branch-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.integration-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--branch-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.integration-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.integration-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    position: relative;
}

.integration-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.2);
    animation: dividerPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* System badge tags for POS/ERP names */
.system-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.system-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.15);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.integration-card:hover .system-badge {
    background: rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(var(--branch-accent-rgb, 139, 92, 246), 0.3);
}