.header-section{
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  background-image: url('/wp-content/themes/Archive/assets/images/partners-background.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* 

why partner with tradebridge

*/

/* ===== Partner Section ===== */
:root{
  --brand-navy: #003C50;      /* TradeBridge Teal Navy */
  --brand-teal: #00C2A8;      /* Electric Teal */
  --ink: #0f242a;             /* Dark body text */
  --muted: rgba(15,36,42,.72);
  --card: #ffffff;
  --radius: 16px;
  --shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

.partner-section{
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 20px;
  background: #f7fbfb;
}

.partner-wrap{
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.partner-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 5vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
}

.partner-copy h2{
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3.4vw, 25px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.partner-copy .lede{
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.7vw, 16px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.benefits{
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.benefits li{
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin: 10px 0;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
}
.benefits li::before{
  content: "";
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-teal);
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: .6em;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,194,168,.12);
}

.cta{
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--brand-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,194,168,.24);
  transition: transform .12s ease, box-shadow .12s ease, background .12s ease;
}
.cta:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,194,168,.28);
}
.cta:active{
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.partner-figure{
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #dfe8e8;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  /* Maintain pleasing aspect ratio on wide screens */
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  display: grid;
}
.partner-figure img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .partner-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .partner-figure{
    order: -1;           /* Image on top for mobile */
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  }
}


/* 
Logistics, finannce, and traders enabled

*/

/* ===== Enablers Section (pairs with previous styles) ===== */
.enablers-section{
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 20px;
  background: #eef6f6; /* subtle alt tint to distinguish sections */
}

.enablers-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 5vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
}

.enablers-copy h2{
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3.4vw, 25px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.enablers-copy .lede{
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.7vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

/* Image card */
.enablers-figure{
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #dfe8e8;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  display: grid;
}
.enablers-figure img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .enablers-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .enablers-figure{
    order: -1;           /* Image first on mobile */
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  }
}


/* 
Export agencies
*/

/* ===== Institutions Section (text-only) ===== */
.institutions-section{
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 20px;
  background: #fbfefe; /* lightest tint to differentiate from previous */
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}

.institutions-inner{
  max-width: 920px;     /* comfortable reading width */
}

.institutions-inner h2{
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3.4vw, 25px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.institutions-inner .lede{
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.7vw, 16px);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

/* Reuses .benefits and .cta from previous sections */



/* 
Working with DFIs
*/

/* ===== DFIs & Donors Section ===== */
.dfis-section{
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 20px;
  background: #f2f7f7; /* light alt tint for rhythm */
}

.dfis-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; /* text slightly wider */
  gap: clamp(24px, 5vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
}

.dfis-copy h2{
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3.4vw, 25px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.dfis-copy .lede{
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.7vw, 16px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

/* Image card */
.dfis-figure{
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #dfe8e8;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  display: grid;
}
.dfis-figure img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .dfis-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .dfis-figure{
    order: -1; /* image first on mobile to match your screenshot */
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 12;
  }
}


/* 
Your services integrated

*/

/* ===== CTA Banner ===== */
:root{
  --brand-navy:#003C50;
  --brand-teal:#00C2A8;
  --text-on-dark: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  --radius: 14px;
}

.cta-banner{
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 20px) 20px;
  /* layered gradient for that soft ocean look */
  background-image: url('/wp-content/themes/Archive/assets/images/gray-blue-white-grainy-gradient-background-poster.png');

}

/* Optional whisper of grain for depth */
.cta-banner::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.14;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 0 2px, transparent 2px 4px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.02) 0 2px, transparent 2px 4px);
  mix-blend-mode:soft-light;
}

.partner-wrap{              /* reuse from earlier sections */
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title{
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3.4vw, 25px);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-sub{
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
  max-width: 980px;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 16px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
}

.cta-row{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn{
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  transition: transform .12s ease, box-shadow .12s ease, background .12s ease, color .12s ease, border-color .12s ease;
}

.btn-teal{
  background: var(--brand-teal);
  color: #07343c;
  /* box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,194,168,.28); */
}
.btn-teal:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,194,168,.34); }
.btn-teal:active{ transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-light{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  color: #07343c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.btn-light:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-light:active{ transform: translateY(0); }

/* Tweak line break for wide screens only */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .lg-break{ display:none; }
}






/* 

*/

/* ===== Join / Contact Form ===== */
.verify-section{ background:#fff; padding:80px 0; }
.verify-section .container{ max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 20px; }

/* Grid */
.verify-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;   /* left | right */
  grid-template-areas:
    "intro  ."
    "media  form";
  column-gap:56px;
  row-gap:24px;
  align-items:start;
}
.verify-intro{ grid-area:intro; }
.verify-media{ grid-area:media; }
.verify-right{ grid-area:form; align-self:start; }

/* Intro */
.verify-intro h2{
  margin:0 0 12px;
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(25px, 4.8vw, 30px);
  line-height:1.15;
  color:#0f172a;
}
.verify-lead{ margin:0; color:#4b5563; font-size:clamp(13px, 2.3vw, 15px); line-height:1.65; max-width:72ch; }

/* Image */
.verify-media{
  margin-top:45px;
  border-radius:22px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.04), 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.verify-media img{ display:block; width:auto; height:100%; }

/* Form */
.verify-form{ display:grid; gap:16px; }
.vf-field{ display:grid; gap:6px; }
.vf-label{ font-size:13px; color:#6b7280; }

.verify-form input,
.verify-form select,
.verify-form textarea,
.verify-form .btn{ box-sizing:border-box; width:100%; }

.verify-form input,
.verify-form select,
.verify-form textarea{
  padding:14px 16px;
  border:1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:#fff;
  color:#0f172a;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.3;
  transition:border-color .16s ease, box-shadow .16s ease;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}
.verify-form input,
.verify-form select{ height:50px; }

.verify-form textarea{
  min-height:140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Custom chevron for selects */
.verify-form select{
  appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; -moz-appearance:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='20' height='20' viewBox='0 0 20 20' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 8l4 4 4-4' stroke='%2399A1AE' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-position:right 12px center;
  background-size:18px 18px;
  padding-right:44px;
}

.verify-form input::placeholder,
.verify-form textarea::placeholder,
.verify-form select:invalid{ color:#9ca3af; }

/* Focus */
.verify-form input:focus,
.verify-form select:focus,
.verify-form textarea:focus{
  outline:none;
  border-color:#00C2A8;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,194,168,.20), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}

/* Button */
.btn-full{ display:block; border:none; border-radius:12px; padding:14px 20px; font-weight:700; font-size:18px; text-decoration:none; }
.btn-teal{ background:#00C2A8; color:#0c2f3e; box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,194,168,.22); }
.btn-teal:hover{ transform:translateY(-1px); box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(0,194,168,.28); }
.btn-block{ height:56px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .verify-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      "intro"
      "media"
      "form";
    column-gap:0; row-gap:20px;
  }
  .verify-section{ padding:64px 0; }
  .verify-section .container{ padding:0 18px; }
  .verify-media{ border-radius:18px; }
  .verify-media img{ width: 100%; height: auto;}
}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .verify-section{ padding:52px 0; }
  .verify-section .container{ padding:0 16px; }
  .verify-media{ border-radius:16px; margin-top:5px !important; box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03), 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.16); }
  .verify-form input, .verify-form select{ height:48px; padding:12px 14px; font-size:15px; }
  .verify-form select{ background-size:16px 16px; background-position:right 10px center; padding-right:38px; }
  .vf-label{ font-size:12px; }
  .btn{ font-size:16px; padding:12px 16px; }
  .btn-block{ height:50px; }
}