/* =========================================================
   PAGE-VEND-WHY.CSS
   Silver Star Vending – Why Choose Section
   Fully responsive from phones to large displays / TVs
   Professional, accessible, performance-conscious
   Depends on your global token system
   ========================================================= */

/* -----------------------------
   Base section shell
   ----------------------------- */
   .why-vend-section {
    --why-bg-1: rgba(2, 39, 101, 0.22);
    --why-bg-2: rgba(12, 20, 34, 0.2);
    --why-card: rgba(8, 20, 40, 0.62);
    --why-card-2: rgba(14, 32, 61, 0.74);
    --why-border: rgba(185, 197, 208, 0.14);
    --why-border-strong: rgba(185, 197, 208, 0.22);
    --why-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
    --why-shadow-strong: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
    --why-radius: clamp(1rem, 1vw + 0.85rem, 1.6rem);
    --why-radius-sm: 1rem;
    --why-gap: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.5rem);
    --why-section-max: 1500px;
    --why-text-max: 78ch;
  
    position: relative;
    overflow: clip;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding-block: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 8rem);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--why-bg-1) 0%, var(--why-bg-2) 100%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.16), transparent 38%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(100, 142, 182, 0.12), transparent 42%),
      var(--surface-3);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(185, 197, 208, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(185, 197, 208, 0.08);
  }
  
  .why-vend-section::before,
  .why-vend-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .why-vend-section::before {
    top: 0;
    width: min(92vw, 1320px);
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.18),
      transparent
    );
  }
  
  .why-vend-section::after {
    bottom: -2rem;
    width: min(86vw, 1080px);
    height: 14rem;
    background: radial-gradient(
      ellipse at center,
      rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.16) 0%,
      rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.05) 42%,
      transparent 72%
    );
    filter: blur(34px);
  }
  
  .why-vend-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: min(100% - 2rem, var(--why-section-max));
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Background ambience
     ----------------------------- */
  .why-vend-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .why-vend-orb,
  .why-vend-grid-bg,
  .why-vend-noise {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .why-vend-orb {
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(32px);
    opacity: 0.72;
    animation: whyVendFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .why-vend-orb-a {
    top: 6%;
    left: -8%;
    width: clamp(14rem, 24vw, 26rem);
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.18), rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.16) 34%, rgba(46, 89, 144, 0.08) 58%, transparent 78%);
  }
  
  .why-vend-orb-b {
    right: -6%;
    bottom: 8%;
    width: clamp(16rem, 28vw, 30rem);
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 55% 45%, rgba(100, 142, 182, 0.18), rgba(2, 39, 101, 0.14) 46%, transparent 76%);
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: -4s;
  }
  
  .why-vend-grid-bg {
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.08;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.14) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.14) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 36px 36px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), transparent 88%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), transparent 88%);
  }
  
  .why-vend-noise {
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.04;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 0.5px, transparent 0.6px),
      radial-gradient(circle at 80% 60%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 0.5px, transparent 0.7px);
    background-size: 18px 18px, 24px 24px;
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Header
     ----------------------------- */
  .why-vend-header {
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
  }
  
  .why-vend-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(185, 197, 208, 0.16);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.4vw + 0.72rem, 0.96rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }
  
  .why-vend-eyebrow::before,
  .why-vend-eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 0.55rem;
    height: 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.92), rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.58));
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.08);
  }
  
  .why-vend-title {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw + 1rem, 4.25rem);
    line-height: 1.04;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  
  .why-vend-intro {
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 1.2rem auto 0;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text-secondary) 90%, white 10%);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.45vw + 0.94rem, 1.18rem);
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-wrap: pretty;
  }
  
  .why-vend-intro strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 800;
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Stats / proof strip
     ----------------------------- */
  .why-vend-proof {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(0.8rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
    margin: 0 0 clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  }
  
  .why-vend-stat {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    min-height: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1rem 1.05rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--why-border);
    border-radius: 1.15rem;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.055), rgba(255,255,255,0.015)),
      rgba(7, 20, 39, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }
  
  .why-vend-stat-number {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1vw + 1rem, 2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  }
  
  .why-vend-stat-prefix,
  .why-vend-stat-suffix {
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }
  
  .why-vend-stat-label {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Highlight / feature summary
     ----------------------------- */
  .why-vend-highlight {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    align-items: stretch;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--why-border);
    border-radius: var(--why-radius);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01)),
      var(--why-card-2);
    box-shadow: var(--why-shadow);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  }
  
  .why-vend-highlight-copy,
  .why-vend-highlight-panel {
    min-width: 0;
  }
  
  .why-vend-highlight-kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-accent);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  
  .why-vend-highlight-kicker::before {
    content: "";
    width: 1.15rem;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(121, 158, 193, 0), rgba(121, 158, 193, 1));
  }
  
  .why-vend-highlight-copy h3 {
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1vw + 1rem, 1.85rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  
  .why-vend-highlight-copy p {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 0.3vw + 0.94rem, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.78;
    max-width: var(--why-text-max);
  }
  
  .why-vend-trust-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
  }
  
  .why-vend-trust-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.55rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  
  .why-vend-trust-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.42rem;
    width: 0.72rem;
    height: 0.72rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(220,226,230,0.95), rgba(121,158,193,0.7));
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.08);
  }
  
  .why-vend-highlight-panel {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-content: center;
  }
  
  .why-vend-point {
    padding: 1rem 1rem 1rem 1.05rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(185, 197, 208, 0.12);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01));
    transition:
      transform var(--transition-normal),
      border-color var(--transition-normal),
      box-shadow var(--transition-normal),
      background var(--transition-normal);
  }
  
  .why-vend-point strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  
  .why-vend-point span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  .why-vend-point:hover,
  .why-vend-point:focus-within {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02));
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Benefits grid
     ----------------------------- */
  .benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(1rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem);
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  
  .why-vend-card {
    position: relative;
    grid-column: span 4;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100%;
    padding: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.55rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--why-border);
    border-radius: var(--why-radius);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.015)),
      var(--why-card);
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
      transform var(--transition-normal),
      border-color var(--transition-normal),
      box-shadow var(--transition-normal),
      background var(--transition-normal);
    will-change: transform;
  }
  
  .why-vend-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 auto auto 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(121,158,193,0), rgba(220,226,230,0.9), rgba(121,158,193,0));
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  
  .why-vend-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -16%;
    bottom: -26%;
    width: 12rem;
    height: 12rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(121,158,193,0.18), transparent 62%);
    filter: blur(12px);
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow), opacity var(--transition-normal);
  }
  
  .why-vend-card:hover,
  .why-vend-card:focus-within,
  .why-vend-card.is-active {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.32);
    box-shadow:
      0 20px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.08),
      0 0 36px rgba(100, 142, 182, 0.08);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(121,158,193,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.02)),
      rgba(9, 24, 48, 0.76);
  }
  
  .why-vend-card:hover::after,
  .why-vend-card:focus-within::after,
  .why-vend-card.is-active::after {
    transform: translate3d(-10px, -10px, 0) scale(1.04);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  
  .why-vend-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .why-vend-icon-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: clamp(3.15rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.1), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
    border: 1px solid rgba(185, 197, 208, 0.18);
    box-shadow:
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08),
      0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }
  
  .why-vend-icon {
    position: relative;
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }
  
  .why-vend-card-number {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    color: rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.34);
    font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.2vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  }
  
  .why-vend-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 0.9vw + 0.95rem, 1.42rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  
  .why-vend-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 0.24vw + 0.92rem, 1.02rem);
    line-height: 1.74;
    text-wrap: pretty;
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Quote / trust promise
     ----------------------------- */
  .why-vend-quote {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: start;
    margin-top: clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--why-border);
    border-radius: var(--why-radius);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.01)),
      rgba(15, 29, 53, 0.58);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }
  
  .why-vend-quote-mark {
    color: rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.24);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 3vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .why-vend-quote-copy h3 {
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 0.8vw + 0.96rem, 1.42rem);
    line-height: 1.24;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  
  .why-vend-quote-copy p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 0.24vw + 0.92rem, 1rem);
    line-height: 1.74;
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Bottom CTA strip
     ----------------------------- */
  .why-vend-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
    margin-top: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.4rem) clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--why-border);
    border-radius: var(--why-radius);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.015)),
      rgba(44, 71, 110, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  }
  
  .why-vend-bottom-copy {
    flex: 1 1 42rem;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  
  .why-vend-bottom-copy h3 {
    margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1vw + 0.95rem, 1.5rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  
  .why-vend-bottom-copy p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.72;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 0.25vw + 0.92rem, 1rem);
  }
  
  .why-vend-bottom-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    flex: 0 1 auto;
  }
  
  .why-vend-btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 3rem;
    padding: 0.92rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition:
      transform var(--transition-fast),
      box-shadow var(--transition-normal),
      border-color var(--transition-normal),
      background var(--transition-normal),
      color var(--transition-normal);
  }
  
  .why-vend-btn:hover,
  .why-vend-btn:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  
  .why-vend-btn:focus-visible,
  .why-vend-card:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.75);
    outline-offset: 3px;
  }
  
  .why-vend-btn-primary {
    color: var(--text-inverse);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(220,226,230,0.98), rgba(151,176,201,0.92));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.18);
  }
  
  .why-vend-btn-primary:hover,
  .why-vend-btn-primary:focus-visible {
    color: #000;
    box-shadow:
      0 18px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.24),
      0 0 24px rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.12);
  }
  
  .why-vend-btn-secondary {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(185, 197, 208, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  }
  
  .why-vend-btn-secondary:hover,
  .why-vend-btn-secondary:focus-visible {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.32);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(121,158,193,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    box-shadow:
      0 18px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.08);
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Icon system
     ----------------------------- */
  .benefit-icon {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  /* Equipment */
  .icon-equipment::before,
  .icon-equipment::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  
  .icon-equipment::before {
    top: 0.08rem;
    width: 1.1rem;
    height: 1.34rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.9);
    border-radius: 0.28rem;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(121, 158, 193, 0.18);
  }
  
  .icon-equipment::after {
    top: 0.34rem;
    width: 0.55rem;
    height: 0.18rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.9);
    box-shadow:
      0 0.36rem 0 rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.85),
      0 0.72rem 0 rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.78);
  }
  
  /* Technician / installation */
  .icon-technician::before,
  .icon-technician::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
  }
  
  .icon-technician::before {
    inset: 0.12rem 0.12rem auto auto;
    width: 0.58rem;
    height: 0.58rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.92);
    box-shadow: -0.72rem 0.72rem 0 0 rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.92);
  }
  
  .icon-technician::after {
    left: 0.1rem;
    bottom: 0.08rem;
    width: 1.28rem;
    height: 0.72rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.9);
    border-top: 0;
    border-radius: 0 0 0.7rem 0.7rem;
    transform: rotate(-12deg);
  }
  
  /* Restocking */
  .icon-restock::before,
  .icon-restock::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
  }
  
  .icon-restock::before {
    inset: 0.22rem 0.2rem 0.42rem 0.2rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.9);
    border-radius: 0.28rem;
  }
  
  .icon-restock::after {
    left: 0.48rem;
    top: -0.02rem;
    width: 0.5rem;
    height: 0.5rem;
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.9);
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.9);
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
    box-shadow: -0.36rem 0.92rem 0 -0.12rem rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.9);
  }
  
  /* Support */
  .icon-support::before,
  .icon-support::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
  }
  
  .icon-support::before {
    inset: 0.18rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.9);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  
  .icon-support::after {
    left: 50%;
    top: 0.36rem;
    width: 0.12rem;
    height: 0.52rem;
    background: rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.92);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 0.72rem 0 0 rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.92);
  }
  
  /* Flexible */
  .icon-flexible::before,
  .icon-flexible::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
  }
  
  .icon-flexible::before {
    inset: 0.18rem;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.88);
    border-radius: 0.38rem;
  }
  
  .icon-flexible::after {
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 0.7rem;
    height: 0.7rem;
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.92);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.92);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-45deg);
  }
  
  /* Leader */
  .icon-leader::before,
  .icon-leader::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  
  .icon-leader::before {
    top: 0.12rem;
    width: 0.78rem;
    height: 0.78rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.92);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  
  .icon-leader::after {
    top: 0.7rem;
    width: 0.42rem;
    height: 0.68rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 0.4rem 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(220, 226, 230, 0.92);
    clip-path: polygon(50% 100%, 0 18%, 100% 18%);
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Reveal states
     ----------------------------- */
  .why-vend-header,
  .why-vend-proof,
  .why-vend-highlight,
  .why-vend-card,
  .why-vend-quote,
  .why-vend-bottom {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 26px, 0);
    transition:
      opacity 0.72s ease,
      transform 0.72s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  }
  
  .why-vend-header.is-visible,
  .why-vend-proof.is-visible,
  .why-vend-highlight.is-visible,
  .why-vend-card.is-visible,
  .why-vend-quote.is-visible,
  .why-vend-bottom.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  
  .why-vend-card[data-stagger="1"] { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
  .why-vend-card[data-stagger="2"] { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
  .why-vend-card[data-stagger="3"] { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
  .why-vend-card[data-stagger="4"] { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
  .why-vend-card[data-stagger="5"] { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
  .why-vend-card[data-stagger="6"] { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Motion
     ----------------------------- */
  @keyframes whyVendFloat {
    0%, 100% {
      transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
      transform: translate3d(0, -16px, 0) scale(1.03);
    }
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Responsive — ultra wide / TV
     ----------------------------- */
  @media (min-width: 1600px) {
    .why-vend-section {
      padding-block: 6.5rem 8rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-container {
      width: min(100% - 4rem, 1680px);
    }
  
    .benefits-grid {
      gap: 1.55rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-card,
    .why-vend-stat,
    .why-vend-quote,
    .why-vend-bottom,
    .why-vend-highlight {
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    }
  
    .why-vend-card p,
    .why-vend-highlight-copy p,
    .why-vend-bottom-copy p,
    .why-vend-quote-copy p {
      max-width: 74ch;
    }
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Responsive — laptops / medium desktop
     ----------------------------- */
  @media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .why-vend-proof {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
  
    .why-vend-highlight {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
  
    .benefits-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
  
    .why-vend-card {
      grid-column: auto;
    }
  
    .why-vend-bottom {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }
  
    .why-vend-bottom-actions {
      justify-content: flex-start;
      width: 100%;
    }
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Responsive — tablets
     ----------------------------- */
  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    .why-vend-section {
      padding-block: 4rem 4.5rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-container {
      width: min(100% - 1.25rem, var(--why-section-max));
    }
  
    .why-vend-header {
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-proof {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-highlight,
    .why-vend-quote,
    .why-vend-bottom {
      padding: 1rem;
      border-radius: 1rem;
    }
  
    .benefits-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 0.95rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-card {
      padding: 1rem;
      border-radius: 1rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-card-top {
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-quote {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 0.4rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-bottom-actions {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: stretch;
    }
  
    .why-vend-btn {
      width: 100%;
    }
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Responsive — small phones
     ----------------------------- */
  @media (max-width: 479px) {
    .why-vend-section {
      padding-block: 3.5rem 4rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-eyebrow {
      width: 100%;
      padding-inline: 0.85rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    }
  
    .why-vend-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 9vw, 2.35rem);
    }
  
    .why-vend-intro {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.72;
    }
  
    .why-vend-highlight-copy h3,
    .why-vend-bottom-copy h3,
    .why-vend-quote-copy h3 {
      text-wrap: pretty;
    }
  
    .why-vend-card-number {
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-icon-wrap {
      width: 3rem;
    }
  
    .why-vend-stat-number {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     High-precision pointer devices
     ----------------------------- */
  @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
    .why-vend-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
    }
  }
  
  /* -----------------------------
     Reduced motion
     ----------------------------- */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .why-vend-orb,
    .why-vend-header,
    .why-vend-proof,
    .why-vend-highlight,
    .why-vend-card,
    .why-vend-quote,
    .why-vend-bottom,
    .why-vend-point,
    .why-vend-btn {
      animation: none !important;
      transition: none !important;
    }
  
    .why-vend-header,
    .why-vend-proof,
    .why-vend-highlight,
    .why-vend-card,
    .why-vend-quote,
    .why-vend-bottom {
      opacity: 1 !important;
      transform: none !important;
    }
  
    .why-vend-card:hover,
    .why-vend-card:focus-within,
    .why-vend-card.is-active,
    .why-vend-btn:hover,
    .why-vend-btn:focus-visible,
    .why-vend-point:hover,
    .why-vend-point:focus-within {
      transform: none !important;
    }
  }






  /* APPEND TO WHY.CSS */

:root {
  --vend-footer-ink-900: #102330;
  --vend-footer-ink-800: #142b3a;
  --vend-footer-ink-700: #173244;
  --vend-footer-cyan-500: #22d3ee;
  --vend-footer-cyan-600: #14b8d4;
  --vend-footer-cyan-700: #1297c7;
  --vend-footer-cyan-800: #0b7ea8;
  --vend-footer-text-strong: #173244;
  --vend-footer-text-body: #33586d;
  --vend-footer-text-soft: #527487;
  --vend-footer-surface-0: #ffffff;
  --vend-footer-surface-1: #f7fbfd;
  --vend-footer-surface-2: #edf6fa;
  --vend-footer-surface-3: #e4f1f7;
  --vend-footer-border: rgba(23, 50, 68, 0.12);
  --vend-footer-border-strong: rgba(23, 50, 68, 0.18);
}

.why-vend-section {
  --why-bg-1: rgba(247, 251, 253, 0.98);
  --why-bg-2: rgba(237, 246, 250, 0.98);
  --why-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  --why-card-2: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  --why-border: rgba(23, 50, 68, 0.12);
  --why-border-strong: rgba(23, 50, 68, 0.18);
  --why-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(16, 35, 48, 0.10);
  --why-shadow-strong: 0 24px 60px rgba(16, 35, 48, 0.14);

  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--why-bg-1) 0%, var(--why-bg-2) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.12), transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(20, 184, 212, 0.10), transparent 42%),
    #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(23, 50, 68, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 50, 68, 0.06);
}

.why-vend-section::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(18, 151, 199, 0.18),
    transparent
  );
}

.why-vend-section::after {
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.12) 0%,
    rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.04) 42%,
    transparent 72%
  );
}

.why-vend-grid-bg {
  opacity: 0.06;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(23, 50, 68, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(23, 50, 68, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

.why-vend-noise {
  opacity: 0.03;
}

.why-vend-orb-a {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.16), rgba(20, 184, 212, 0.12) 34%, rgba(18, 151, 199, 0.06) 58%, transparent 78%);
}

.why-vend-orb-b {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 55% 45%, rgba(20, 184, 212, 0.14), rgba(18, 151, 199, 0.10) 46%, transparent 76%);
}

.why-vend-eyebrow,
.why-vend-stat,
.why-vend-highlight,
.why-vend-point,
.why-vend-card,
.why-vend-quote,
.why-vend-bottom {
  border-color: var(--why-border);
}

.why-vend-eyebrow {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.98), rgba(237,246,250,0.92));
  color: var(--vend-footer-cyan-800);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 35, 48, 0.08);
}

.why-vend-eyebrow::before,
.why-vend-eyebrow::after,
.why-vend-trust-list li::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.92), rgba(18, 151, 199, 0.58));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.08);
}

.why-vend-title,
.why-vend-intro strong,
.why-vend-stat-number,
.why-vend-stat-prefix,
.why-vend-stat-suffix,
.why-vend-highlight-copy h3,
.why-vend-trust-list li,
.why-vend-point strong,
.why-vend-card h3,
.why-vend-icon,
.why-vend-quote-copy h3,
.why-vend-bottom-copy h3 {
  color: var(--vend-footer-text-strong);
}

.why-vend-intro,
.why-vend-stat-label,
.why-vend-highlight-copy p,
.why-vend-point span,
.why-vend-card p,
.why-vend-quote-copy p,
.why-vend-bottom-copy p {
  color: var(--vend-footer-text-body);
}

.why-vend-highlight,
.why-vend-stat,
.why-vend-card,
.why-vend-quote,
.why-vend-bottom,
.why-vend-point {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.99), rgba(247,251,253,0.96));
  box-shadow: var(--why-shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.why-vend-highlight {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,1), rgba(237,246,250,0.96));
}

.why-vend-highlight-kicker {
  color: var(--vend-footer-cyan-700);
}

.why-vend-highlight-kicker::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0), rgba(18, 151, 199, 1));
}

.why-vend-point:hover,
.why-vend-point:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(18, 151, 199, 0.24);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 35, 48, 0.10);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(237,246,250,0.92), rgba(255,255,255,0.98));
}

.why-vend-card::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(34,211,238,0), rgba(18,151,199,0.85), rgba(34,211,238,0));
}

.why-vend-card::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,211,238,0.12), transparent 62%);
}

.why-vend-card:hover,
.why-vend-card:focus-within,
.why-vend-card.is-active {
  border-color: rgba(18, 151, 199, 0.22);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 46px rgba(16, 35, 48, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.08),
    0 0 36px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.06);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,1), rgba(237,246,250,0.98));
}

.why-vend-icon-wrap {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.14), rgba(255,255,255,0.82));
  border-color: rgba(18, 151, 199, 0.14);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.82),
    0 10px 24px rgba(16,35,48,0.08);
}

.why-vend-card-number,
.why-vend-quote-mark {
  color: rgba(23, 50, 68, 0.22);
}

.why-vend-btn-primary {
  color: #ffffff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vend-footer-cyan-500) 0%, var(--vend-footer-cyan-700) 56%, var(--vend-footer-cyan-800) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 26px rgba(18, 151, 199, 0.22),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.14);
}

.why-vend-btn-primary:hover,
.why-vend-btn-primary:focus-visible {
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 34px rgba(18, 151, 199, 0.28),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.20),
    0 0 24px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.10);
}

.why-vend-btn-secondary {
  color: var(--vend-footer-text-strong);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border-color: rgba(23, 50, 68, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(16, 35, 48, 0.08);
}

.why-vend-btn-secondary:hover,
.why-vend-btn-secondary:focus-visible {
  color: var(--vend-footer-text-strong);
  border-color: rgba(18, 151, 199, 0.24);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(237,246,250,0.96), rgba(255,255,255,0.98));
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 34px rgba(16, 35, 48, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.06);
}

.why-vend-btn:focus-visible,
.why-vend-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid rgba(18, 151, 199, 0.32);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.icon-equipment::before,
.icon-technician::after,
.icon-restock::before,
.icon-support::before,
.icon-flexible::before,
.icon-leader::before {
  border-color: var(--vend-footer-ink-700);
}

.icon-equipment::after,
.icon-technician::before,
.icon-restock::after,
.icon-support::after,
.icon-flexible::after,
.icon-leader::after {
  background: var(--vend-footer-ink-700);
  border-color: var(--vend-footer-ink-700);
  box-shadow: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .why-vend-intro,
  .why-vend-stat-label,
  .why-vend-highlight-copy p,
  .why-vend-point span,
  .why-vend-card p,
  .why-vend-quote-copy p,
  .why-vend-bottom-copy p {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .why-vend-btn-secondary,
  .why-vend-btn-primary {
    min-height: 3.05rem;
  }
}