.how_works_hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
    padding: 120px 0 80px 0;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Base pattern overlay */
.how_works_hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 2px 2px, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.how_works_content {
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.how_works_title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.how_works_title span {
    color: #60a5fa;
}

.how_works_subtitle {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.how_works_desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .how_works_title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .how_works_subtitle {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    .how_works_desc {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Reveal Animation */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Steps Section */
.how_it_works_steps {
    padding: 100px 0 60px 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.steps_container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.steps_title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.steps_title span {
    color: #2563eb;
}

.steps_subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .steps_title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
    .steps_subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

/* Steps Details Cards */
.steps_details_section {
    padding: 20px 0 80px 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.steps_details_container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.step_detail_card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.step_detail_card:hover {
    border-color: #3b82f6;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.step_num_badge {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    min-width: 54px;
    background: #2563eb;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.step_detail_content {
    flex: 1;
}

.step_detail_header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.step_icon {
    color: #2563eb;
}

.step_detail_header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin: 0;
}

.step_main_desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.step_check_list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 30px 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}

.step_check_list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #374151;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.step_info_box {
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.box_blue {
    background-color: #f0f7ff;
}

.step_info_box h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e40af;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.step_info_box ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}

.step_info_box ul li {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2563eb;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.step_info_box ul li::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #2563eb;
}

.step_quote_box {
    background-color: #f9fafb;
    border-left: 3px solid #e5e7eb;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.step_quote_box p {
    font-style: italic;
    color: #6b7280;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .step_detail_card {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 30px 20px;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .step_check_list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .step_info_box ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
    }
}

/* Auction Types Design */
.auction_types_grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.auction_type_card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.type_sealed {
    background-color: #eff6ff;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.type_blitz {
    background-color: #fff7ed;
    border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
}

.type_header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.type_icon_box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.type_sealed .type_icon_box {
    background: #dbeafe;
    color: #2563eb;
}

.type_blitz .type_icon_box {
    background: #ffedd5;
    color: #ea580c;
}

.type_header h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    color: #111827;
}

.type_header span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    display: block;
}

.type_list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.type_list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #374151;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.type_list li svg {
    min-width: 16px;
}

.type_sealed .type_list li svg { color: #2563eb; }
.type_blitz .type_list li svg { color: #ea580c; }

.step_check_list_full {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.step_check_list_full li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #374151;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.step_check_list_full li svg {
    margin-top: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .auction_types_grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Alert Box */
.step_alert_box {
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.box_green {
    background-color: #f0fdf4;
    color: #166534;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.step_alert_box p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

.step_alert_box svg {
    color: #10b981;
}

/* Advantages Section */
.advantages_section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #6366f1 100%);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.advantages_container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.advantages_title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    color: #fff;
}

.advantages_grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.advantage_item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.advantage_item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.advantage_icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.advantage_item p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
}

.advantage_line {
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .advantages_grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .advantages_grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .advantages_title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .advantages_grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* What to Know Section */
.what_to_know_section {
    padding: 80px 0 100px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.what_to_know_container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.what_to_know_title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.what_to_know_title span {
    color: #2563eb;
}

.know_cards_grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.know_card {
    background-color: #f0f7ff;
    border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.know_card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.know_icon_box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    min-width: 40px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #2563eb;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.know_card p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e40af;
    margin: 0;
}

.role_banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.role_icon_circle {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
    color: #60a5fa;
    border: 1px solid rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3);
}

.role_title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.role_text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .know_cards_grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .what_to_know_title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
    .role_banner {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
}

/* Ready to Start CTA */
.ready_to_start_section {
    padding: 60px 0 120px 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.ready_container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #4f46e5 100%);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.ready_icon_box {
    margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.ready_title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ready_subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.ready_actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn_ready_primary {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #2563eb;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn_ready_primary:hover {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.btn_ready_outline {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn_ready_outline:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ready_title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .ready_container {
        padding: 40px 20px;
        margin: 0 20px;
    }
    .btn_ready_primary, .btn_ready_outline {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Add faint background to ready_to_start_section */
.ready_to_start_section {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, #eff6ff 0%, #ffffff 50%);
}