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diff --git a/src/components/heroes/AboutHero.tsx b/src/components/heroes/AboutHero.tsx
index f773b2b..1d7cae1 100644
--- a/src/components/heroes/AboutHero.tsx
+++ b/src/components/heroes/AboutHero.tsx
@@ -1,15 +1,11 @@
 "use client";
 
-import Link from "next/link";
+import Image from "next/image";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
-import { HeroVisualCollage } from "@/components/layout/HeroVisualCollage";
 import { FeatureStatsRow } from "@/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow";
-import type { Variants } from "framer-motion";
 import {
   fadeInSlow,
-  fadeUp,
   staggerSlow,
-  viewport,
 } from "@/lib/animations";
 
 const HERO_STATS = [
@@ -19,15 +15,6 @@ const HERO_STATS = [
   { title: "Coimbatore & Beyond", icon: "location_city", desc: "Growing neighbourhood reach" },
 ];
 
-const COLLAGE_CARDS = [
-  { text: "Local First", icon: "store" },
-  { text: "Trusted Network", icon: "verified" },
-  { text: "Connected Communities", icon: "groups" },
-];
-
-// Choreography: deliberate, slow-stagger sequence — thoughtful and purposeful
-// badge fades in (opacity only) → h1 sweeps from left → p fades up → CTAs fade up
-// The collage scales up softly, reinforcing the "built carefully" feeling
 const badgeVariant = fadeInSlow;
 const titleVariant = {
   hidden: { opacity: 0, x: -30 },
@@ -45,103 +32,56 @@ const descVariant = {
     transition: { duration: 0.6, ease: [0.22, 1, 0.36, 1] as [number, number, number, number] },
   },
 };
-const ctaVariant = fadeUp;
-
-const collageVariant = {
-  hidden: { opacity: 0, scale: 0.92 },
-  visible: {
-    opacity: 1,
-    scale: 1,
-    transition: { duration: 0.95, ease: [0.22, 1, 0.36, 1] as [number, number, number, number], delay: 0.2 },
-  },
-};
-
-// Trust-feeling card variant: no spring bounce, deliberate easing
-const trustCardVariant: Variants = {
-  hidden: { opacity: 0, y: 20 },
-  visible: {
-    opacity: 1,
-    y: 0,
-    transition: { duration: 0.7, ease: [0.22, 1, 0.36, 1] as [number, number, number, number] },
-  },
-};
 
 export function AboutHero() {
   return (
-    <section className="w-full flex flex-col pt-6 md:pt-10 select-none bg-gradient-to-br from-white via-[#FEFCFF] to-[#F4ECFA]">
-      <div className="border-b border-[#6330D6]/10">
-        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-[45%_55%] items-center gap-10 lg:gap-6 px-6 md:px-12 lg:px-16 pb-12 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
+    <section className="w-full flex flex-col select-none bg-white">
+      <div className="relative overflow-hidden border-b border-[#6330D6]/10 bg-[#FAF8FC]">
+        <Image
+          src="/about.png"
+          alt=""
+          fill
+          sizes="100vw"
+          className="absolute inset-0 z-0 h-full w-full object-cover object-[68%_center] md:object-[64%_center] xl:object-center"
+          priority
+          aria-hidden="true"
+        />
+        <div className="relative z-10 flex min-h-[560px] items-center justify-center px-6 pt-20 pb-10 sm:min-h-[580px] sm:px-8 sm:pt-24 md:min-h-[610px] md:px-12 md:py-20 lg:min-h-[650px] lg:px-16 lg:py-24 xl:min-h-[680px] max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
 
-          {/* Left Column: slow, deliberate stagger — thoughtful pacing */}
           <motion.div
-            className="flex flex-col text-left max-w-xl"
+            className="flex flex-col items-center text-center w-full max-w-[780px] relative z-20"
             variants={staggerSlow}
             initial="hidden"
             animate="visible"
           >
             <motion.span
               variants={badgeVariant}
-              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-black tracking-widest bg-[#6330D6]/10 text-[#6330D6] uppercase mb-6 w-fit"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-black tracking-widest bg-white/15 backdrop-blur-[8px] border border-white/20 text-white uppercase mb-6 w-fit [text-shadow:0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.35),0_8px_24px_rgba(0,0,0,0.25)]"
             >
               About Nearle
             </motion.span>
 
             <motion.h1
               variants={titleVariant}
-              className="font-display text-4xl sm:text-5xl lg:text-[48px] xl:text-[54px] font-black text-[#16001D] leading-[1.1] tracking-tight"
+              className="font-display text-4xl sm:text-5xl lg:text-[48px] xl:text-[54px] font-black text-white leading-[1.1] tracking-tight [text-shadow:0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.35),0_8px_24px_rgba(0,0,0,0.25)]"
             >
               Built for Every
               <br />
-              <span className="text-[#6330D6]">Neighbourhood.</span>
+              <span className="text-white">Neighbourhood.</span>
             </motion.h1>
 
             <motion.p
               variants={descVariant}
-              className="text-sm md:text-base text-[#5E5866] font-bold mt-6 leading-relaxed"
+              className="text-sm md:text-base font-bold mt-6 leading-[1.75] text-white/96 [text-shadow:0_1px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.45)]"
             >
               Nearle is India&apos;s first hyper-local managed &ldquo;Neighbourhood living platform&rdquo; which brings all the amenities and requirements of residents to their fingertips.
             </motion.p>
-
-            <motion.div
-              variants={ctaVariant}
-              className="hidden md:flex md:flex-row md:gap-3.5 mt-8"
-            >
-              <a
-                href="#story-section"
-                className="bg-[#6330D6] hover:bg-[#5225b8] text-white font-black px-8 py-3.5 rounded-xl text-sm md:text-base text-center shadow-md hover:shadow-lg transition-all duration-200 active:scale-[0.98]"
-              >
-                Our Story
-              </a>
-              <Link
-                href="/contact"
-                className="border-2 border-[#6330D6]/20 hover:border-[#6330D6]/40 text-[#6330D6] font-black px-8 py-3.5 rounded-xl text-sm md:text-base text-center transition-all duration-200 hover:bg-[#6330D6]/5 active:scale-[0.98]"
-              >
-                Join Our Journey
-              </Link>
-            </motion.div>
-          </motion.div>
-
-          {/* Right Column: soft scale-up — gentle and community-first */}
-          <motion.div
-            className="w-full"
-            variants={collageVariant}
-            initial="hidden"
-            animate="visible"
-          >
-            <HeroVisualCollage
-              centerImage="/nearlenewlogo.png"
-              leftImage="/Nearle Business.png"
-              rightImage="/nearle people.png"
-              glassCards={COLLAGE_CARDS}
-              isPhoneCenter={false}
-              cardVariant={trustCardVariant}
-            />
           </motion.div>
         </div>
       </div>
 
       <div className="bg-[#FAF7FD] border-b border-[#6330D6]/10">
-        <div className="px-6 md:px-12 lg:px-16 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
+        <div className="px-6 sm:px-10 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
           <FeatureStatsRow items={HERO_STATS} />
         </div>
       </div>
diff --git a/src/components/heroes/BusinessHero.tsx b/src/components/heroes/BusinessHero.tsx
index 57e94a3..5fbc654 100644
--- a/src/components/heroes/BusinessHero.tsx
+++ b/src/components/heroes/BusinessHero.tsx
@@ -1,16 +1,12 @@
 "use client";
 
-import Link from "next/link";
+import Image from "next/image";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
-import { HeroVisualCollage } from "@/components/layout/HeroVisualCollage";
 import { FeatureStatsRow } from "@/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow";
 import {
   slideInLeftSubtle,
-  fadeUp,
   fadeIn,
-  scaleIn,
   staggerContainer,
-  viewport,
 } from "@/lib/animations";
 
 const HERO_BENEFITS = [
@@ -20,13 +16,6 @@ const HERO_BENEFITS = [
   { title: "Local Delivery Support", icon: "local_shipping", desc: "Deliver fast & verified" },
 ];
 
-const COLLAGE_CARDS = [
-  { text: "Nearby Customers", icon: "people" },
-  { text: "Orders & Offers", icon: "local_offer" },
-  { text: "Local Delivery Support", icon: "local_shipping" },
-];
-
-// Choreography: badge slides left → title fades up → description fades in (opacity only) → CTAs scale in
 const badgeVariant = slideInLeftSubtle;
 const titleVariant = {
   hidden: { opacity: 0, y: 28 },
@@ -37,17 +26,27 @@ const titleVariant = {
   },
 };
 const descVariant = fadeIn;
-const ctaVariant = scaleIn;
 
 export function BusinessHero() {
   return (
-    <section className="w-full flex flex-col pt-6 md:pt-10 select-none bg-gradient-to-br from-white via-[#FEFCFF] to-[#F4ECFA]">
-      <div className="border-b border-[#6330D6]/10">
-        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-[45%_55%] items-center gap-10 lg:gap-6 px-6 md:px-12 lg:px-16 pb-12 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
+    <section className="w-full flex flex-col select-none bg-white">
+      <div className="relative overflow-hidden border-b border-[#6330D6]/10 bg-[#FAF8FC]">
+        <Image
+          src="/images/business1.png"
+          alt=""
+          fill
+          sizes="100vw"
+          className="absolute inset-0 z-0 h-full w-full object-cover object-[62%_center] md:object-[58%_center] xl:object-center"
+          priority
+          aria-hidden="true"
+        />
+        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-[linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,248,252,0.85)_0%,rgba(250,248,252,0.68)_28%,rgba(250,248,252,0.38)_58%,rgba(250,248,252,0.10)_100%)] md:bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_72%_88%_at_50%_42%,rgba(250,248,252,0.72)_0%,rgba(250,248,252,0.50)_38%,rgba(250,248,252,0.18)_65%,rgba(250,248,252,0.04)_100%)]" />
+
+        <div className="relative z-10 flex min-h-[560px] items-center justify-center px-6 pt-20 pb-10 sm:min-h-[580px] sm:px-8 sm:pt-24 md:min-h-[610px] md:px-12 md:py-20 lg:min-h-[650px] lg:px-16 lg:py-24 xl:min-h-[680px] xl:px-8 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
 
           {/* Left Column: animated with unique stagger */}
           <motion.div
-            className="flex flex-col text-left max-w-xl"
+            className="flex flex-col items-center text-center w-full max-w-[780px] relative z-20"
             variants={staggerContainer}
             initial="hidden"
             animate="visible"
@@ -70,51 +69,16 @@ export function BusinessHero() {
 
             <motion.p
               variants={descVariant}
-              className="text-sm md:text-base text-[#5E5866] font-bold mt-6 leading-relaxed"
+              className="text-sm md:text-base text-[#16001D] font-bold mt-6 leading-relaxed [text-shadow:0_1px_2px_rgba(255,255,255,0.55)]"
             >
               Get discovered by nearby customers, manage orders, and build repeat business from one simple platform.
             </motion.p>
-
-            <motion.div
-              variants={ctaVariant}
-              className="hidden md:flex md:flex-row md:gap-3.5 mt-8"
-            >
-              <Link
-                href="/contact"
-                className="bg-[#6330D6] hover:bg-[#5225b8] text-white font-black px-8 py-3.5 rounded-xl text-sm md:text-base text-center shadow-md hover:shadow-lg transition-all duration-200 active:scale-[0.98]"
-              >
-                List Your Store
-              </Link>
-              <Link
-                href="/contact"
-                className="border-2 border-[#6330D6]/20 hover:border-[#6330D6]/40 text-[#6330D6] font-black px-8 py-3.5 rounded-xl text-sm md:text-base text-center transition-all duration-200 hover:bg-[#6330D6]/5 active:scale-[0.98]"
-              >
-                Explore Solutions
-              </Link>
-            </motion.div>
-          </motion.div>
-
-          {/* Right Column: subtle fade-in — HeroVisualCollage internal animations choreograph each element */}
-          <motion.div
-            className="w-full"
-            variants={fadeIn}
-            initial="hidden"
-            animate="visible"
-            transition={{ delay: 0.2 }}
-          >
-            <HeroVisualCollage
-              centerImage="/nearlenewlogo.png"
-              leftImage="/images/cat-daily-essentials.png"
-              rightImage="/Nearle Business.png"
-              glassCards={COLLAGE_CARDS}
-              isPhoneCenter={false}
-            />
           </motion.div>
         </div>
       </div>
 
       <div className="bg-[#FAF7FD] border-b border-[#6330D6]/10">
-        <div className="px-6 md:px-12 lg:px-16 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
+        <div className="px-6 sm:px-10 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
           <FeatureStatsRow items={HERO_BENEFITS} />
         </div>
       </div>
diff --git a/src/components/heroes/BusinessHeroVisual.tsx b/src/components/heroes/BusinessHeroVisual.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c7aaf62
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/components/heroes/BusinessHeroVisual.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,295 @@
+"use client";
+
+import { motion, useReducedMotion } from "framer-motion";
+import { MaterialIcon } from "@/components/ui/MaterialIcon";
+
+// ─── Floating feature card ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+type CardData = { icon: string; title: string; desc: string };
+
+const CARDS: CardData[] = [
+  { icon: "verified",     title: "Verified Visibility", desc: "Get discovered by nearby shoppers"       },
+  { icon: "people",       title: "More Customers",      desc: "Build trust and attract local customers" },
+  { icon: "trending_up",  title: "Grow Faster",         desc: "Increase repeat business"               },
+];
+
+function FloatingCard({
+  card, className, entryDelay, floatDelay, floatDist,
+}: { card: CardData; className: string; entryDelay: number; floatDelay: number; floatDist: number }) {
+  const reduce = useReducedMotion();
+  return (
+    <motion.div
+      className={`absolute z-30 ${className}`}
+      initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 14, scale: 0.92 }}
+      whileInView={{ opacity: 1, y: 0, scale: 1 }}
+      viewport={{ once: true, margin: "-30px" }}
+      transition={{ duration: 0.5, delay: entryDelay, ease: [0.22, 1, 0.36, 1] }}
+    >
+      <motion.div
+        animate={reduce ? {} : { y: [0, floatDist, 0] }}
+        transition={{ duration: 3.8, repeat: Infinity, ease: "easeInOut", delay: floatDelay }}
+        className="bg-white/95 backdrop-blur-xl border border-white/80 shadow-[0_8px_28px_rgba(99,48,214,0.13),0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.06)] rounded-[14px] px-3.5 py-2.5 flex items-center gap-2.5 w-max"
+      >
+        <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-full bg-[#6330D6]/10 text-[#6330D6] flex items-center justify-center shrink-0">
+          <MaterialIcon icon={card.icon} size={15} />
+        </div>
+        <div>
+          <div className="text-[12.5px] font-extrabold text-[#16001D] leading-tight">{card.title}</div>
+          <div className="text-[11px] font-semibold text-[#5E5866] mt-[2px] leading-tight">{card.desc}</div>
+        </div>
+      </motion.div>
+    </motion.div>
+  );
+}
+
+// ─── Phone screen UI (React + Tailwind, no image) ────────────────────────────
+
+function PhoneScreen() {
+  return (
+    <div className="w-full h-full flex flex-col bg-[#F6F2FF] overflow-hidden text-[#16001D]">
+
+      {/* Header */}
+      <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-3 pt-2 pb-1.5 bg-white border-b border-[#6330D6]/8 shrink-0">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+          <div className="w-[18px] h-[18px] rounded-full bg-[#6330D6] flex items-center justify-center shrink-0">
+            <span className="text-white font-black leading-none" style={{ fontSize: 9 }}>n</span>
+          </div>
+          <span className="font-black tracking-tight" style={{ fontSize: 10 }}>nearle</span>
+          <span className="font-bold text-[#6330D6] bg-[#6330D6]/10 rounded-full leading-none px-1 py-[2px]" style={{ fontSize: 6 }}>BIZ</span>
+        </div>
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+          <div className="w-[18px] h-[18px] rounded-full bg-[#F0EBF9] flex items-center justify-center">
+            <MaterialIcon icon="notifications" size={10} className="text-[#6330D6]" />
+          </div>
+          <div className="w-[18px] h-[18px] rounded-full bg-[#6330D6] flex items-center justify-center">
+            <span className="text-white font-black" style={{ fontSize: 7 }}>M</span>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Scrollable content */}
+      <div className="flex-1 flex flex-col gap-1.5 px-2.5 pt-2 pb-1 overflow-hidden">
+
+        {/* Search bar */}
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 bg-white rounded-lg px-2 py-[5px] border border-[#6330D6]/10 shrink-0">
+          <MaterialIcon icon="search" size={9} className="text-[#9B8BB0] shrink-0" />
+          <span className="text-[#9B8BB0] font-medium" style={{ fontSize: 8 }}>Search shops, offers…</span>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Analytics strip */}
+        <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-1 shrink-0">
+          {[
+            { val: "₹2.4k", label: "Revenue",  color: "text-[#6330D6]" },
+            { val: "38",    label: "Orders",    color: "text-[#16001D]" },
+            { val: "↑12%",  label: "Growth",   color: "text-[#16a34a]" },
+          ].map(s => (
+            <div key={s.label} className="bg-white rounded-lg p-[5px] border border-[#6330D6]/8 flex flex-col gap-[1px]">
+              <span className={`font-black leading-none ${s.color}`} style={{ fontSize: 10 }}>{s.val}</span>
+              <span className="font-semibold text-[#5E5866] leading-none" style={{ fontSize: 6.5 }}>{s.label}</span>
+            </div>
+          ))}
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Featured store card */}
+        <div className="bg-white rounded-xl overflow-hidden border border-[#6330D6]/8 shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(99,48,214,0.07)] shrink-0">
+          <div className="h-[38px] bg-gradient-to-r from-[#5225b8] to-[#7C3AED] flex items-center px-2.5 gap-1.5">
+            <div className="w-6 h-6 rounded-lg bg-white/20 flex items-center justify-center shrink-0">
+              <MaterialIcon icon="storefront" size={12} className="text-white" />
+            </div>
+            <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
+              <div className="text-white font-black truncate" style={{ fontSize: 8 }}>Green Valley Mart</div>
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-[3px]">
+                <MaterialIcon icon="star" size={7} fill className="text-[#FCD34D]" />
+                <span className="text-white/80 font-medium" style={{ fontSize: 6.5 }}>4.8 · 0.3 km away</span>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-[2px] bg-[#16a34a]/25 rounded-full px-1.5 py-[2px] shrink-0">
+              <MaterialIcon icon="verified" size={7} fill className="text-[#4ade80]" />
+              <span className="text-[#4ade80] font-bold" style={{ fontSize: 6.5 }}>Verified</span>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          <div className="px-2.5 py-1.5 flex items-center justify-between">
+            <span className="text-[#5E5866] font-medium" style={{ fontSize: 7 }}>Visitors today</span>
+            <span className="text-[#6330D6] font-black" style={{ fontSize: 8 }}>124 customers</span>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Quick actions */}
+        <div className="shrink-0">
+          <div className="font-black mb-1" style={{ fontSize: 8 }}>Quick Actions</div>
+          <div className="grid grid-cols-4 gap-1">
+            {[
+              { icon: "add_box",      label: "Add Item" },
+              { icon: "local_offer",  label: "Offers"   },
+              { icon: "analytics",    label: "Stats"    },
+              { icon: "chat",         label: "Chat"     },
+            ].map(a => (
+              <div key={a.label} className="flex flex-col items-center gap-[3px]">
+                <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-xl bg-[#6330D6]/8 flex items-center justify-center">
+                  <MaterialIcon icon={a.icon} size={13} className="text-[#6330D6]" />
+                </div>
+                <span className="text-[#5E5866] font-semibold text-center" style={{ fontSize: 6 }}>{a.label}</span>
+              </div>
+            ))}
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Active offers */}
+        <div className="shrink-0">
+          <div className="font-black mb-1" style={{ fontSize: 8 }}>Active Offers</div>
+          <div className="flex gap-1.5">
+            <div className="flex-1 bg-gradient-to-br from-[#6330D6]/12 to-[#6330D6]/5 rounded-lg p-2 border border-[#6330D6]/15">
+              <div className="font-black text-[#6330D6]" style={{ fontSize: 10 }}>20% OFF</div>
+              <div className="text-[#5E5866] font-medium" style={{ fontSize: 6.5 }}>Groceries</div>
+            </div>
+            <div className="flex-1 bg-gradient-to-br from-[#f59e0b]/12 to-[#f59e0b]/5 rounded-lg p-2 border border-[#f59e0b]/15">
+              <div className="font-black text-[#d97706]" style={{ fontSize: 10 }}>15% OFF</div>
+              <div className="text-[#5E5866] font-medium" style={{ fontSize: 6.5 }}>Daily items</div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Latest order */}
+        <div className="bg-white rounded-lg px-2 py-1.5 border border-[#6330D6]/8 flex items-center gap-1.5 shrink-0">
+          <div className="w-6 h-6 rounded-lg bg-[#6330D6]/10 flex items-center justify-center shrink-0">
+            <MaterialIcon icon="package_2" size={12} className="text-[#6330D6]" />
+          </div>
+          <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
+            <div className="font-black" style={{ fontSize: 8 }}>Order #1042</div>
+            <div className="text-[#5E5866] font-medium truncate" style={{ fontSize: 6.5 }}>₹340 · 2 items · Preparing</div>
+          </div>
+          <div className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#f59e0b] animate-pulse shrink-0" />
+        </div>
+
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Bottom navigation */}
+      <div className="flex items-center justify-around px-1 py-[5px] bg-white border-t border-[#6330D6]/8 shrink-0">
+        {[
+          { icon: "home",         active: true  },
+          { icon: "bar_chart",    active: false },
+          { icon: "shopping_bag", active: false },
+          { icon: "group",        active: false },
+          { icon: "settings",     active: false },
+        ].map(tab => (
+          <div key={tab.icon} className="flex flex-col items-center gap-[2px]">
+            <MaterialIcon
+              icon={tab.icon}
+              size={14}
+              fill={tab.active}
+              className={tab.active ? "text-[#6330D6]" : "text-[#9B8BB0]"}
+            />
+            {tab.active && <div className="w-3 h-[2px] rounded-full bg-[#6330D6]" />}
+          </div>
+        ))}
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+// ─── Main visual component ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+export function BusinessHeroVisual() {
+  const reduce = useReducedMotion();
+
+  return (
+    <div className="relative w-full h-[440px] sm:h-[500px] lg:h-[540px] xl:h-[600px] max-w-[560px] xl:max-w-none mx-auto xl:mx-0 flex items-center justify-center select-none">
+
+      {/* Soft radial glows — centred on phone */}
+      <div className="absolute inset-0 pointer-events-none" aria-hidden>
+        <div className="absolute top-1/2 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 w-[400px] h-[400px] xl:w-[500px] xl:h-[500px] rounded-full bg-[#7C3AED]/[0.08] blur-[80px]" />
+        <div className="absolute top-[42%] left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 w-[220px] h-[220px] xl:w-[320px] xl:h-[320px] rounded-full bg-[#6330D6]/[0.11] blur-[45px]" />
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Dotted pattern — top-right */}
+      <div className="absolute top-0 right-0 w-36 h-36 pointer-events-none opacity-20" aria-hidden>
+        <svg className="w-full h-full text-[#6330D6]" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
+          <defs>
+            <pattern id="biz-dots-tr" x="0" y="0" width="14" height="14" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
+              <circle cx="2" cy="2" r="1.2" opacity="0.45" />
+            </pattern>
+          </defs>
+          <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#biz-dots-tr)" />
+        </svg>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Dotted pattern — bottom-left */}
+      <div className="absolute bottom-6 left-2 w-24 h-24 pointer-events-none opacity-15" aria-hidden>
+        <svg className="w-full h-full text-[#6330D6]" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
+          <defs>
+            <pattern id="biz-dots-bl" x="0" y="0" width="14" height="14" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
+              <circle cx="2" cy="2" r="1.2" opacity="0.45" />
+            </pattern>
+          </defs>
+          <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#biz-dots-bl)" />
+        </svg>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* ── Phone mockup ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */}
+      <motion.div
+        className="relative z-20"
+        initial={{ opacity: 0, scale: 0.88 }}
+        animate={{ opacity: 1, scale: 1 }}
+        transition={{ duration: 0.7, ease: [0.22, 1, 0.36, 1] }}
+        style={{ rotate: 6 }}
+      >
+        <motion.div
+          animate={reduce ? {} : { y: [0, -11, 0] }}
+          transition={{ duration: 4.5, repeat: Infinity, ease: "easeInOut", delay: 0.7 }}
+        >
+          {/* Outer bezel */}
+          <div
+            className="relative rounded-[34px] sm:rounded-[38px] xl:rounded-[46px] border-[7px] sm:border-[8px] xl:border-[9px] border-[#1d0d30] bg-[#1d0d30] overflow-hidden"
+            style={{
+              width: "clamp(164px, 22vw, 280px)",
+              height: "clamp(328px, 44vw, 560px)",
+              boxShadow: "0 32px 72px rgba(99,48,214,0.30), 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.28)",
+            }}
+          >
+            {/* Screen */}
+            <div className="absolute inset-0">
+              <PhoneScreen />
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Dynamic island */}
+            <div className="absolute top-2.5 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 bg-[#0a0515] rounded-full z-20"
+              style={{ width: "clamp(50px, 6.5vw, 74px)", height: "clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 25px)" }}
+            />
+
+            {/* Screen glare */}
+            <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-br from-white/[0.04] via-transparent to-transparent pointer-events-none z-10" />
+          </div>
+        </motion.div>
+      </motion.div>
+
+      {/* ── Floating cards ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */}
+
+      {/* Card 1 — Verified Visibility · top-right */}
+      <FloatingCard
+        card={CARDS[0]}
+        className="top-[5%] right-[2%] sm:right-[0%] xl:top-[4%] xl:right-[2%]"
+        entryDelay={0.55}
+        floatDelay={0}
+        floatDist={-7}
+      />
+
+      {/* Card 2 — More Customers · bottom-left */}
+      <FloatingCard
+        card={CARDS[1]}
+        className="bottom-[9%] left-[1%] sm:left-[0%] xl:bottom-[6%] xl:left-[3%]"
+        entryDelay={0.75}
+        floatDelay={0.9}
+        floatDist={-8}
+      />
+
+      {/* Card 3 — Grow Faster · mid-right */}
+      <FloatingCard
+        card={CARDS[2]}
+        className="top-[43%] right-[1%] sm:right-[0%] xl:top-[44%] xl:right-[3%]"
+        entryDelay={0.95}
+        floatDelay={1.7}
+        floatDist={-6}
+      />
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/src/components/heroes/ContactHero.tsx b/src/components/heroes/ContactHero.tsx
index 2fcb989..e5d0728 100644
--- a/src/components/heroes/ContactHero.tsx
+++ b/src/components/heroes/ContactHero.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 "use client";
 
+import Image from "next/image";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { MaterialIcon } from "@/components/ui/MaterialIcon";
 import { ContactForm } from "@/components/contact/ContactForm";
@@ -52,10 +53,21 @@ const infoStagger = {
 
 export function ContactHero() {
   return (
-    <section className="relative border-b border-[#6330D6]/10 px-4 py-10 md:px-6 md:py-12 lg:px-8 lg:py-14 xl:px-10 xl:py-16 2xl:px-12 2xl:py-20">
+    <section className="relative overflow-hidden border-b border-[#6330D6]/10 bg-[#FAF8FC] px-4 py-10 md:px-6 md:py-12 lg:px-8 lg:py-14 xl:px-10 xl:py-16 2xl:px-12 2xl:py-20">
+      <Image
+        src="/contact page1.png"
+        alt=""
+        fill
+        sizes="100vw"
+        className="absolute inset-0 z-0 h-full w-full object-cover object-[62%_center] md:object-center"
+        priority
+        aria-hidden="true"
+      />
+      <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-[linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,248,252,0.97)_0%,rgba(250,248,252,0.92)_42%,rgba(250,248,252,0.76)_100%)] md:bg-[linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(250,248,252,0.96)_0%,rgba(250,248,252,0.88)_42%,rgba(250,248,252,0.58)_72%,rgba(250,248,252,0.32)_100%)]" />
+      <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-[linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.08)_0%,rgba(255,255,255,0)_58%,rgba(255,255,255,0.72)_100%)]" />
 
       {/* Decorative map grid — not animated so it stays subtle */}
-      <div className="absolute left-[5%] top-[10%] w-[400px] h-[300px] opacity-[0.04] select-none pointer-events-none -z-10">
+      <div className="absolute left-[5%] top-[10%] w-[400px] h-[300px] opacity-[0.04] select-none pointer-events-none z-[2]">
         <svg className="w-full h-full text-[#6330D6]" stroke="currentColor" fill="none" strokeWidth="1.5" viewBox="0 0 400 300">
           <path d="M0,50 L400,50 M0,130 L400,130 M0,210 L400,210 M80,0 L80,300 M200,0 L200,300 M320,0 L320,300" />
           <path d="M 80,130 C 120,90 160,170 200,130 C 240,90 280,170 320,130" strokeDasharray="3,3" />
@@ -66,12 +78,12 @@ export function ContactHero() {
         </svg>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="relative z-10 mx-auto w-full max-w-[1520px]">
+      <div className="relative z-[3] mx-auto w-full max-w-[1520px]">
         <div className="grid grid-cols-1 items-start gap-10 lg:grid-cols-[1.2fr_0.8fr] lg:gap-12 xl:gap-16">
 
           {/* Left Column — Contact Info: sequential stagger from top */}
           <motion.div
-            className="w-full max-w-[760px] py-6 md:py-8 lg:py-10 relative z-10 text-[#16001D]"
+            className="flex flex-col items-center text-center w-full max-w-[760px] py-6 md:py-8 lg:py-10 relative z-10 text-[#16001D]"
             variants={staggerContainer}
             initial="hidden"
             animate="visible"
@@ -93,14 +105,14 @@ export function ContactHero() {
 
             <motion.p
               variants={fadeUp}
-              className="mt-6 max-w-[620px] text-sm font-bold leading-8 text-[#5E5866] md:text-base xl:text-lg"
+              className="mt-6 max-w-[620px] text-sm font-bold leading-8 text-[#16001D] md:text-base xl:text-lg [text-shadow:0_1px_2px_rgba(255,255,255,0.55)]"
             >
               Whether you are a customer, local store owner, or delivery partner, our team is here to help you get started with Nearle.
             </motion.p>
 
             {/* Info rows: each row staggers in from left */}
             <motion.div
-              className="mt-8 border-t border-[#6330D6]/10"
+              className="mt-8 border-t border-[#6330D6]/10 w-full"
               variants={infoStagger}
               initial="hidden"
               animate="visible"
diff --git a/src/components/heroes/PeopleHero.tsx b/src/components/heroes/PeopleHero.tsx
index 37bf45f..55814a8 100644
--- a/src/components/heroes/PeopleHero.tsx
+++ b/src/components/heroes/PeopleHero.tsx
@@ -1,15 +1,12 @@
 "use client";
 
-import Link from "next/link";
+import Image from "next/image";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
-import { HeroVisualCollage } from "@/components/layout/HeroVisualCollage";
 import { FeatureStatsRow } from "@/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow";
 import {
   scaleInSpring,
   fadeUpStrong,
   fadeUp,
-  slideInLeftSubtle,
-  fadeIn,
   staggerFast,
 } from "@/lib/animations";
 
@@ -20,28 +17,29 @@ const HERO_STATS = [
   { title: "Trusted Platform", icon: "star", desc: "Loved by local shoppers" },
 ];
 
-const COLLAGE_CARDS = [
-  { text: "Discover Nearby", icon: "explore" },
-  { text: "Save Favourites", icon: "favorite" },
-  { text: "Order Anytime", icon: "shopping_bag" },
-];
-
-// Choreography: badge bounces in (spring) → h1 strong fade-up → p subtle up → CTAs slide from left
-// Fast stagger (0.07) gives a snappy, energetic feel — phone/fast/mobile-first vibe
 const badgeVariant = scaleInSpring;
 const titleVariant = fadeUpStrong;
 const descVariant = fadeUp;
-const ctaVariant = slideInLeftSubtle;
 
 export function PeopleHero() {
   return (
-    <section className="w-full flex flex-col pt-6 md:pt-10 select-none bg-gradient-to-br from-white via-[#FEFCFF] to-[#F4ECFA]">
-      <div className="border-b border-[#6330D6]/10">
-        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-[45%_55%] items-center gap-10 lg:gap-6 px-6 md:px-12 lg:px-16 pb-12 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
+    <section className="w-full flex flex-col select-none bg-white">
+      <div className="relative overflow-hidden border-b border-[#6330D6]/10 bg-[#FAF8FC]">
+        <Image
+          src="/images/people1.png"
+          alt=""
+          fill
+          sizes="100vw"
+          className="absolute inset-0 z-0 h-full w-full object-cover object-[68%_center] md:object-[62%_center] xl:object-center"
+          priority
+          aria-hidden="true"
+        />
+        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-[linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,248,252,0.85)_0%,rgba(250,248,252,0.68)_28%,rgba(250,248,252,0.38)_58%,rgba(250,248,252,0.10)_100%)] md:bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_72%_88%_at_50%_42%,rgba(250,248,252,0.72)_0%,rgba(250,248,252,0.50)_38%,rgba(250,248,252,0.18)_65%,rgba(250,248,252,0.04)_100%)]" />
+
+        <div className="relative z-10 flex min-h-[560px] items-center justify-center px-6 pt-20 pb-10 sm:min-h-[580px] sm:px-8 sm:pt-24 md:min-h-[610px] md:px-12 md:py-20 lg:min-h-[650px] lg:px-16 lg:py-24 xl:min-h-[680px] max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
 
-          {/* Left Column: snappy fast-stagger sequence */}
           <motion.div
-            className="flex flex-col text-left max-w-xl"
+            className="flex flex-col items-center text-center w-full max-w-[780px] relative z-20"
             variants={staggerFast}
             initial="hidden"
             animate="visible"
@@ -64,51 +62,16 @@ export function PeopleHero() {
 
             <motion.p
               variants={descVariant}
-              className="text-sm md:text-base text-[#5E5866] font-bold mt-6 leading-relaxed"
+              className="text-sm md:text-base text-[#16001D] font-bold mt-6 leading-relaxed [text-shadow:0_1px_2px_rgba(255,255,255,0.55)]"
             >
               Discover verified local stores, save your favorite merchants, and order everyday items with superfast local fulfillment.
             </motion.p>
-
-            <motion.div
-              variants={ctaVariant}
-              className="hidden md:flex md:flex-row md:gap-3.5 mt-8"
-            >
-              <a
-                href="#download-section"
-                className="bg-[#6330D6] hover:bg-[#5225b8] text-white font-black px-8 py-3.5 rounded-xl text-sm md:text-base text-center shadow-md hover:shadow-lg transition-all duration-200 active:scale-[0.98]"
-              >
-                Get the App
-              </a>
-              <Link
-                href="/"
-                className="border-2 border-[#6330D6]/20 hover:border-[#6330D6]/40 text-[#6330D6] font-black px-8 py-3.5 rounded-xl text-sm md:text-base text-center transition-all duration-200 hover:bg-[#6330D6]/5 active:scale-[0.98]"
-              >
-                Explore Stores
-              </Link>
-            </motion.div>
-          </motion.div>
-
-          {/* Right Column: subtle fade — HeroVisualCollage's internal animations handle phone, images, badges individually */}
-          <motion.div
-            className="w-full"
-            variants={fadeIn}
-            initial="hidden"
-            animate="visible"
-            transition={{ delay: 0.15 }}
-          >
-            <HeroVisualCollage
-              centerImage="/images/app-mockup.png"
-              leftImage="/images/cat-hot-food.png"
-              rightImage="/images/cat-health-wellness.png"
-              glassCards={COLLAGE_CARDS}
-              isPhoneCenter={true}
-            />
           </motion.div>
         </div>
       </div>
 
       <div className="bg-[#FAF7FD] border-b border-[#6330D6]/10">
-        <div className="px-6 md:px-12 lg:px-16 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
+        <div className="px-6 sm:px-10 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
           <FeatureStatsRow items={HERO_STATS} />
         </div>
       </div>
diff --git a/src/components/home/Hero.tsx b/src/components/home/Hero.tsx
index d632ac9..8611dfd 100644
--- a/src/components/home/Hero.tsx
+++ b/src/components/home/Hero.tsx
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 "use client";
 
-import Link from "next/link";
+import { Fragment } from "react";
 import Image from "next/image";
-import { motion, useReducedMotion } from "framer-motion";
+import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { MaterialIcon } from "@/components/ui/MaterialIcon";
 import { viewport } from "@/lib/animations";
 
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ const PROOF_ITEMS = [
   { label: "Trusted", text: "Local Platform", icon: "star" },
 ];
 
-// Left column: badge → line1 mask-reveal → line2 mask-reveal → desc → primary CTA → secondary CTA
 const heroStagger = {
   hidden: {},
   visible: { transition: { staggerChildren: 0.12, delayChildren: 0.05 } },
@@ -43,21 +42,6 @@ const descVariant = {
   visible: { opacity: 1, y: 0, transition: { duration: 0.55, ease: EASE } },
 };
 
-const primaryCtaVariant = {
-  hidden: { opacity: 0, y: 14, scale: 0.97 },
-  visible: { opacity: 1, y: 0, scale: 1, transition: { duration: 0.45, ease: EASE } },
-};
-
-const secondaryCtaVariant = {
-  hidden: { opacity: 0, x: -14 },
-  visible: { opacity: 1, x: 0, transition: { duration: 0.4, ease: EASE } },
-};
-
-const logoReveal = {
-  hidden: { opacity: 0, scale: 0.88, y: 20 },
-  visible: { opacity: 1, scale: 1, y: 0, transition: { duration: 0.75, ease: EASE, delay: 0.15 } },
-};
-
 const statStagger = {
   hidden: {},
   visible: { transition: { staggerChildren: 0.08 } },
@@ -69,175 +53,102 @@ const statItem = {
 };
 
 export function Hero() {
-  const reducedMotion = useReducedMotion();
-
   return (
-    <section className="relative overflow-hidden bg-gradient-to-b from-[#FAF8FC] to-[#FFFFFF] select-none w-full">
-      {/* ─── DECORATIONS (BEHIND CONTENT) ─── */}
+    <section className="bg-white select-none w-full">
+      <div className="relative overflow-hidden bg-[#FAF8FC]">
+        <Image
+          src="/images/home1.png"
+          alt=""
+          fill
+          sizes="100vw"
+          className="absolute inset-0 z-0 h-full w-full object-cover object-[62%_center] md:object-[58%_center] xl:object-center"
+          priority
+          aria-hidden="true"
+        />
+        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-[linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,248,252,0.85)_0%,rgba(250,248,252,0.68)_28%,rgba(250,248,252,0.38)_58%,rgba(250,248,252,0.10)_100%)] md:bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_72%_88%_at_50%_42%,rgba(250,248,252,0.72)_0%,rgba(250,248,252,0.50)_38%,rgba(250,248,252,0.18)_65%,rgba(250,248,252,0.04)_100%)]" />
 
-      {/* 1. Large pale lavender partial circle (top-left) */}
-      <motion.div
-        className="hidden md:block absolute top-[-100px] left-[-100px] w-[350px] h-[350px] rounded-full border-[1.5px] border-[#6D28D9]/15 bg-[#6D28D9]/5 opacity-[0.55] z-0 pointer-events-none"
-        animate={{ y: [0, -14, 0] }}
-        transition={{ duration: 14, repeat: Infinity, ease: "easeInOut" }}
-      />
+        <div className="page-container relative z-10 flex min-h-[560px] items-center justify-center px-6 pt-20 pb-10 sm:min-h-[580px] sm:px-8 sm:pt-24 md:min-h-[610px] md:py-20 lg:min-h-[650px] lg:py-24 xl:min-h-[680px]">
 
-
-      {/* 4. Dotted pattern (between left text and right collage) */}
-      <div className="hidden lg:block absolute left-[41%] top-[25%] w-48 h-48 opacity-[0.35] z-0 pointer-events-none">
-        <svg className="w-full h-full text-[#6D28D9]" fill="currentColor">
-          <pattern id="hero-decor-dots" x="0" y="0" width="16" height="16" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
-            <circle cx="2" cy="2" r="1.5" />
-          </pattern>
-          <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#hero-decor-dots)" />
-        </svg>
-      </div>
-
-
-      {/* 6. Large partial purple circle (bottom-right corner) */}
-      <motion.div
-        className="absolute bottom-[-100px] right-[-100px] w-[200px] h-[200px] rounded-full bg-[#7C3AED]/80 z-0 pointer-events-none"
-        animate={{ y: [0, 12, 0] }}
-        transition={{ duration: 12, repeat: Infinity, ease: "easeInOut" }}
-      />
-
-      {/* ─── TWO-COLUMN CONTENT GRID ─── */}
-      <div className="page-container relative grid min-h-[650px] grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-[0.92fr_1.08fr] items-center py-16 md:py-20 lg:py-24 z-10 gap-12 lg:gap-6">
-
-        {/* LEFT COLUMN: Editorial Typography & Copy */}
-        <motion.div
-          className="flex flex-col text-left max-w-xl z-20 relative"
-          variants={heroStagger}
-          initial="hidden"
-          animate="visible"
-        >
-          {/* Badge */}
-          <motion.span
-            variants={badgeVariant}
-            className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-black tracking-widest bg-[#6D28D9]/10 text-[#6D28D9] uppercase mb-6 w-fit"
-          >
-            Welcome to Nearle
-          </motion.span>
-
-          {/* H1: line-by-line mask reveal */}
-          <motion.div variants={lineStagger} className="font-display text-4xl sm:text-5xl lg:text-[68px] xl:text-[76px] font-black text-[#16001D] tracking-[-0.05em]">
-            <div className="overflow-hidden pb-1">
-              <motion.div variants={lineReveal} className="leading-[0.95]">
-                Everything Local.
-              </motion.div>
-            </div>
-            <div className="overflow-hidden pb-1">
-              <motion.div variants={lineReveal} className="leading-[0.95]">
-                Everything <span className="text-[#6D28D9]">Near.</span>
-              </motion.div>
-            </div>
-          </motion.div>
-
-          {/* Description */}
-          <motion.p
-            variants={descVariant}
-            className="max-w-[480px] text-base md:text-lg text-[#6D6172] leading-relaxed font-bold mt-6"
-          >
-            Discover verified local stores, exclusive offers, fast delivery, and a better way to shop within your neighbourhood.
-          </motion.p>
-
-          {/* CTAs: primary scales in, secondary slides from left */}
-          <div className="hidden md:flex md:flex-row md:gap-3.5 mt-8">
-            <motion.div
-              variants={primaryCtaVariant}
-              whileHover={{ scale: 1.03, transition: { duration: 0.2, ease: EASE } }}
-              whileTap={{ scale: 0.97, transition: { duration: 0.1 } }}
-            >
-              <Link
-                href="/people"
-                className="bg-[#6D28D9] hover:bg-[#5225b8] text-white font-black px-5 sm:px-8 py-3.5 rounded-xl text-sm md:text-base text-center shadow-md hover:shadow-lg transition-colors duration-200 block"
-              >
-                Explore Stores
-              </Link>
-            </motion.div>
-            <motion.div
-              variants={secondaryCtaVariant}
-              whileHover={{ scale: 1.03, transition: { duration: 0.2, ease: EASE } }}
-              whileTap={{ scale: 0.97, transition: { duration: 0.1 } }}
-            >
-              <Link
-                href="/people#download-section"
-                className="border-2 border-[#6D28D9]/20 hover:border-[#6D28D9]/40 text-[#6D28D9] font-black px-5 sm:px-8 py-3.5 rounded-xl text-sm md:text-base text-center transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-[#6D28D9]/5 block"
-              >
-                Get the App
-              </Link>
-            </motion.div>
-          </div>
-        </motion.div>
-
-        {/* RIGHT COLUMN: Nearle brand logo composition */}
-        <div className="w-full z-20 flex items-center justify-center py-4 lg:py-0">
           <motion.div
-            className="relative flex items-center justify-center"
-            variants={logoReveal}
+            className="relative z-20 flex w-full max-w-[780px] flex-col items-center text-center"
+            variants={heroStagger}
             initial="hidden"
             animate="visible"
           >
-            {/* Atmospheric glow — elliptical, not circular, fades naturally */}
-            <div
-              className="absolute pointer-events-none"
-              style={{
-                width: '160%',
-                height: '160%',
-                top: '-30%',
-                left: '-30%',
-                background: 'radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 53%, rgba(109,40,217,0.15) 0%, rgba(109,40,217,0.05) 48%, transparent 75%)',
-              }}
-            />
-
-            {/* Logo with slow float and grounding shadow */}
-            <motion.div
-              animate={!reducedMotion ? { y: [0, -16, 0] } : {}}
-              transition={{ duration: 11, repeat: Infinity, ease: "easeInOut", delay: 0.8 }}
+            {/* Badge */}
+            <motion.span
+              variants={badgeVariant}
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-black tracking-widest bg-[#6D28D9]/10 text-[#6D28D9] uppercase mb-6 w-fit"
             >
-              <Image
-                src="/nearlenewlogo.png"
-                alt="Nearle – Your Neighbourhood Commerce Platform"
-                width={480}
-                height={480}
-                className="relative z-10 w-[200px] sm:w-[260px] lg:w-[400px] xl:w-[460px] h-auto object-contain select-none"
-                style={{ filter: 'drop-shadow(0 28px 52px rgba(109,40,217,0.22)) drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(22,0,29,0.06))' }}
-                priority
-              />
-            </motion.div>
-          </motion.div>
-        </div>
+              Welcome to Nearle
+            </motion.span>
 
+            {/* H1: line-by-line mask reveal */}
+            <motion.div variants={lineStagger} className="font-display text-[34px] sm:text-5xl lg:text-[68px] xl:text-[76px] font-black text-[#16001D] tracking-[-0.05em]">
+              <div className="overflow-hidden pb-1">
+                <motion.div variants={lineReveal} className="leading-[0.95]">
+                  Everything Local.
+                </motion.div>
+              </div>
+              <div className="overflow-hidden pb-1">
+                <motion.div variants={lineReveal} className="leading-[0.95]">
+                  Everything <span className="text-[#6D28D9]">Near.</span>
+                </motion.div>
+              </div>
+            </motion.div>
+
+            {/* Description */}
+            <motion.p
+              variants={descVariant}
+              className="max-w-[520px] text-base md:text-lg text-[#16001D] leading-relaxed font-bold mt-6 [text-shadow:0_1px_2px_rgba(255,255,255,0.55)]"
+            >
+              Discover verified local stores, exclusive offers, fast delivery, and a better way to shop within your neighbourhood.
+            </motion.p>
+          </motion.div>
+
+        </div>
       </div>
 
       {/* ─── BOTTOM PROOF STATS ROW ─── */}
       <div className="border-t border-[#EEE7F4]/80 bg-white">
-        <motion.div
-          className="page-container py-8 grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-8 md:gap-4 relative z-20"
-          variants={statStagger}
-          initial="hidden"
-          whileInView="visible"
-          viewport={viewport}
-        >
-          {PROOF_ITEMS.map((item, idx) => (
-            <motion.div key={item.label} variants={statItem} className="flex items-center gap-4 text-left md:justify-center relative">
-              {idx > 0 && (
-                <div className="hidden md:block absolute left-0 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 w-[1px] h-10 bg-[#EEE7F4]" />
-              )}
-              <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-[#6D28D9]/8 text-[#6D28D9] flex items-center justify-center shrink-0">
-                <MaterialIcon icon={item.icon} size={18} />
-              </div>
-              <div>
-                <div className="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-black text-[#16001D] leading-none tracking-tight">
-                  {item.label}
-                </div>
-                <div className="text-xs text-[#6D6172] font-semibold mt-1">
-                  {item.text}
-                </div>
-              </div>
-            </motion.div>
-          ))}
-        </motion.div>
+        <div className="px-6 sm:px-10 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto py-6 md:py-8 lg:py-10">
+          <motion.div
+            className="bg-white rounded-[32px] border border-[#E9D8FD] shadow-[0_10px_35px_rgba(124,58,237,0.08),0_2px_8px_rgba(124,58,237,0.05)] px-6 py-6 md:px-8 md:py-7 lg:px-12 lg:py-8"
+            variants={statStagger}
+            initial="hidden"
+            whileInView="visible"
+            viewport={viewport}
+          >
+            <div className="flex flex-col gap-6 md:grid md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-x-8 md:gap-y-6 lg:flex lg:flex-row lg:items-center lg:justify-between lg:gap-0">
+              {PROOF_ITEMS.map((item, idx) => (
+                <Fragment key={item.label}>
+                  <motion.div
+                    variants={statItem}
+                    className="flex items-center gap-[18px] group cursor-default transition-transform duration-[250ms] hover:-translate-y-1 lg:flex-1 lg:py-2"
+                  >
+                    <div className="w-16 h-16 rounded-full bg-[#F5EDFF] text-[#6D28D9] flex items-center justify-center shrink-0 transition-colors duration-[250ms] group-hover:bg-[#E4D1FF]">
+                      <MaterialIcon icon={item.icon} size={28} />
+                    </div>
+                    <div>
+                      <div className="text-2xl lg:text-[28px] font-black text-[#17051F] leading-none tracking-tight transition-colors duration-[250ms] group-hover:text-[#6D28D9]">
+                        {item.label}
+                      </div>
+                      <div className="text-sm lg:text-[15px] font-medium text-[#6B7280] mt-1.5">
+                        {item.text}
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  </motion.div>
+                  {idx < PROOF_ITEMS.length - 1 && (
+                    <div
+                      className="hidden lg:block w-px h-[72px] bg-[#E9D8FD] shrink-0 self-center"
+                      aria-hidden="true"
+                    />
+                  )}
+                </Fragment>
+              ))}
+            </div>
+          </motion.div>
+        </div>
       </div>
 
     </section>
diff --git a/src/components/home/ServiceCategories.tsx b/src/components/home/ServiceCategories.tsx
index 584e733..b13391f 100644
--- a/src/components/home/ServiceCategories.tsx
+++ b/src/components/home/ServiceCategories.tsx
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ const CATEGORIES = [
     cta: "Shop Fresh",
   },
   {
-    name: "Medicines & Pharmacy",
+    name: "Wellness",
     image: "/images/cat-health-wellness.png",
     tag: "Available Near You",
     tagStyle: "bg-primary text-white",
diff --git a/src/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow.tsx b/src/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow.tsx
index b4726f6..90845ca 100644
--- a/src/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 "use client";
 
+import { Fragment } from "react";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { MaterialIcon } from "./MaterialIcon";
 import { fadeUp, staggerContainer, viewport } from "@/lib/animations";
@@ -17,57 +18,45 @@ type FeatureStatsRowProps = {
 
 export function FeatureStatsRow({ items, className = "" }: FeatureStatsRowProps) {
   return (
-    <motion.div
-      className={`w-full py-5 md:py-8 ${className}`}
-      variants={staggerContainer}
-      initial="hidden"
-      whileInView="visible"
-      viewport={viewport}
-    >
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 lg:flex lg:flex-row lg:items-center lg:justify-between gap-3 lg:gap-0">
-        {items.map((item, index) => (
-          <motion.div
-            key={item.title}
-            variants={fadeUp}
-            className={[
-              // ── Mobile card (< 640 px) ──────────────────────────────────
-              "flex flex-col gap-3",
-              "bg-white",
-              "border border-[#6330D6]/10",
-              "rounded-2xl",
-              "shadow-[0_2px_14px_rgba(99,48,214,0.07)]",
-              "p-4",
-              // ── Tablet strip (640 px – 1023 px) ────────────────────────
-              "sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:gap-3.5",
-              "sm:bg-transparent",
-              "sm:border-0",
-              "sm:rounded-none",
-              "sm:shadow-none",
-              "sm:px-3 sm:py-2",
-              // ── Desktop strip (1024 px +) ───────────────────────────────
-              "lg:flex-1 lg:px-8 lg:py-0",
-              "text-left",
-              index < items.length - 1 ? "lg:border-r lg:border-[#6330D6]/10" : "",
-            ]
-              .filter(Boolean)
-              .join(" ")}
-          >
-            <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-full bg-[#6330D6]/10 text-[#6330D6] flex items-center justify-center shrink-0">
-              <MaterialIcon icon={item.icon} size={18} />
-            </div>
-            <div className="min-w-0">
-              <h4 className="text-sm md:text-base font-black text-[#16001D] leading-tight">
-                {item.title}
-              </h4>
-              {item.desc && (
-                <p className="text-[11px] md:text-xs text-[#5E5866] font-semibold mt-0.5 leading-snug">
-                  {item.desc}
-                </p>
+    <div className={`w-full py-6 md:py-8 lg:py-10 ${className}`}>
+      <motion.div
+        className="bg-white rounded-[32px] border border-[#E9D8FD] shadow-[0_10px_35px_rgba(124,58,237,0.08),0_2px_8px_rgba(124,58,237,0.05)] px-6 py-6 md:px-8 md:py-7 lg:px-12 lg:py-8"
+        variants={staggerContainer}
+        initial="hidden"
+        whileInView="visible"
+        viewport={viewport}
+      >
+        <div className="flex flex-col gap-6 md:grid md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-x-8 md:gap-y-6 lg:flex lg:flex-row lg:items-center lg:justify-between lg:gap-0">
+          {items.map((item, index) => (
+            <Fragment key={item.title}>
+              <motion.div
+                variants={fadeUp}
+                className="flex items-center gap-[18px] group cursor-default transition-transform duration-[250ms] hover:-translate-y-1 lg:flex-1 lg:py-2"
+              >
+                <div className="w-16 h-16 rounded-full bg-[#F5EDFF] text-[#6330D6] flex items-center justify-center shrink-0 transition-colors duration-[250ms] group-hover:bg-[#E4D1FF]">
+                  <MaterialIcon icon={item.icon} size={28} />
+                </div>
+                <div className="min-w-0">
+                  <h4 className="text-lg lg:text-xl xl:text-2xl font-black text-[#17051F] leading-tight transition-colors duration-[250ms] group-hover:text-[#6330D6]">
+                    {item.title}
+                  </h4>
+                  {item.desc && (
+                    <p className="text-sm lg:text-[15px] font-medium text-[#6B7280] mt-1 leading-snug">
+                      {item.desc}
+                    </p>
+                  )}
+                </div>
+              </motion.div>
+              {index < items.length - 1 && (
+                <div
+                  className="hidden lg:block w-px h-[72px] bg-[#E9D8FD] shrink-0 self-center"
+                  aria-hidden="true"
+                />
               )}
-            </div>
-          </motion.div>
-        ))}
-      </div>
-    </motion.div>
+            </Fragment>
+          ))}
+        </div>
+      </motion.div>
+    </div>
   );
 }