diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index e89e772..a74a555 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import TestimonialAboutCard from "@/components/sections/about/TestimonialAboutCa
 import MetricCardOne from "@/components/sections/metrics/MetricCardOne";
 import TestimonialCardTwo from "@/components/sections/testimonial/TestimonialCardTwo";
 import PricingCardEight from "@/components/sections/pricing/PricingCardEight";
+import FaqSplitText from "@/components/sections/faq/FaqSplitText";
 import ContactSplit from "@/components/sections/contact/ContactSplit";
 import FooterCard from "@/components/sections/footer/FooterCard";
 import {
@@ -61,10 +62,10 @@ export default function HomePage() {
         <HeroSplitKpi
           title="Verified Filipino Talent, Trusted by Global Clients"
           description="Connect with pre-vetted Filipino freelancers verified for identity and work quality. Build your dream team with confidence or showcase your skills to international clients."
-          background={{ variant: "sparkles-gradient" }}
+          background={{ variant: "noiseDiagonalGradient" }}
           tag="Verified Talent Network"
           tagIcon={CheckCircle}
-          tagAnimation="slide-up"
+          tagAnimation="entrance-slide"
           kpis={[
             { value: "2-Tier", label: "Verification System" },
             { value: "100%", label: "Filipino Talent Pool" },
@@ -79,7 +80,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
             { text: "Find Talent Now", href: "/talent" },
             { text: "Become a Freelancer", href: "/auth/signup" },
           ]}
-          buttonAnimation="slide-up"
+          buttonAnimation="entrance-slide"
         />
       </div>
 
@@ -89,7 +90,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
           description="Our two-tier verification system ensures both identity authenticity and work quality, giving clients confidence and freelancers credibility."
           tag="Trust & Verification"
           tagIcon={Shield}
-          tagAnimation="slide-up"
+          tagAnimation="entrance-slide"
           features={[
             {
               id: 1,
@@ -122,7 +123,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
           description="Browse talent with verified credentials, portfolio history, reviews, and transparent pricing. Filter by skills, availability, rate, and verification status."
           tag="Talent Discovery"
           tagIcon={Users}
-          tagAnimation="slide-up"
+          tagAnimation="entrance-slide"
           features={[
             {
               id: 1,
@@ -153,7 +154,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
         <TestimonialAboutCard
           tag="For Clients"
           tagIcon={Briefcase}
-          tagAnimation="slide-up"
+          tagAnimation="entrance-slide"
           title="Find trusted Filipino talent without the hiring risk"
           description="Verified Profiles"
           subdescription="Identity + Work Verified"
@@ -171,7 +172,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
           description="Join a growing community of verified Filipino freelancers and trusted global clients"
           tag="Platform Growth"
           tagIcon={TrendingUp}
-          tagAnimation="slide-up"
+          tagAnimation="entrance-slide"
           metrics={[
             {
               id: "1",              value: "5000+",              title: "Verified Freelancers",              description: "Filipino talent pool with 2-tier verification",              icon: Users,
@@ -199,7 +200,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
           description="Real freelancers and clients building businesses together"
           tag="Community Spotlight"
           tagIcon={Users}
-          tagAnimation="slide-up"
+          tagAnimation="entrance-slide"
           testimonials={[
             {
               id: "1",              name: "Maria Santos",              role: "Virtual Assistant",              testimonial:
@@ -250,7 +251,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
           description="Simple, fair pricing for freelancers and clients. No hidden fees."
           tag="Pricing Plans"
           tagIcon={CreditCard}
-          tagAnimation="slide-up"
+          tagAnimation="entrance-slide"
           animationType="slide-up"
           textboxLayout="default"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
@@ -283,13 +284,34 @@ export default function HomePage() {
         />
       </div>
 
+      <div id="faq" data-section="faq">
+        <FaqSplitText
+          sideTitle="Frequently Asked Questions"
+          sideDescription="Everything you need to know about STAFFED, verification, hiring, and getting paid."
+          textPosition="left"
+          useInvertedBackground={false}
+          animationType="smooth"
+          faqsAnimation="slide-up"
+          faqs={[
+            {id:"1",title:"How does STAFFED differ from other freelance platforms?",content:"STAFFED specializes exclusively in verified Filipino talent for global clients. Our 2-tier verification (Identity + Work) ensures you hire with confidence. Every freelancer is vetted, not just listed."},
+            {id:"2",title:"How long does the verification process take?",content:"Identity verification typically takes 2-3 business days. Work verification takes 3-5 business days depending on completeness of portfolio and references. You can apply for jobs while verification is pending."},
+            {id:"3",title:"What proof is needed for Work Verification?",content:"Submit portfolio pieces, past project outcomes, client references, Upwork profile link (if applicable), resume, or work samples. We verify credentials and authenticity before approving the badge."},
+            {id:"4",title:"How do freelancers get paid?",content:"Payment happens directly between client and freelancer via the platform. We support multiple payment methods including bank transfer, GCash, and PayPal. Freelancers set their own rates."},
+            {id:"5",title:"Can I post jobs on STAFFED if I'm not hiring yet?",content:"Yes. The Jobs Feed includes curated remote opportunities from Upwork, LinkedIn, and company sites. Exclusive platform jobs go to verified freelancers. Clients can also post custom jobs."},
+            {id:"6",title:"What if I need to hire Filipino freelancers outside STAFFED?",content:"Contact requests require payment. After payment, you receive email and direct messaging access. We recommend using the platform for safe, verified transactions, but introductions are yours to take offline."},
+            {id:"7",title:"How are verified work confirmations handled?",content:"After project completion, clients can confirm work on the platform. They submit a star rating, brief testimonial, project dates, and role. This verified review appears on the freelancer's profile permanently."},
+            {id:"8",title:"Is there a dispute resolution process?",content:"Yes. If a freelancer and client cannot agree on work completion, STAFFED support reviews submitted evidence (communications, deliverables, agreements). We adjudicate fairly based on platform guidelines."}
+          ]}
+        />
+      </div>
+
       <div id="newsletter" data-section="newsletter">
         <ContactSplit
           tag="Stay Updated"
           title="Get opportunities and tips delivered"
           description="Subscribe to our weekly digest. For freelancers: new jobs matching your skills. For clients: hiring best practices and platform updates. Unsubscribe anytime."
           tagIcon={Mail}
-          tagAnimation="slide-up"
+          tagAnimation="entrance-slide"
           background={{ variant: "sparkles-gradient" }}
           useInvertedBackground={false}
           imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/computer-with-social-profile-social-community_24877-53905.jpg"
diff --git a/src/app/talent/page.tsx b/src/app/talent/page.tsx
index 3a80af4..5c81316 100644
--- a/src/app/talent/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/talent/page.tsx
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ export default function TalentPage() {
           description="Browse talent with verified credentials, portfolio history, reviews, and transparent pricing. Filter by skills, availability, rate, and verification status."
           tag="Talent Discovery"
           tagIcon={Users}
-          tagAnimation="slide-up"
+          tagAnimation="entrance-slide"
           features={[
             {
               id: 1,
diff --git a/src/app/verification/page.tsx b/src/app/verification/page.tsx
index 05c12e2..e716b43 100644
--- a/src/app/verification/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/verification/page.tsx
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ export default function VerificationPage() {
           description="Our two-tier verification system ensures both identity authenticity and work quality, giving clients confidence and freelancers credibility."
           tag="Trust & Verification"
           tagIcon={Shield}
-          tagAnimation="slide-up"
+          tagAnimation="entrance-slide"
           features={[
             {
               id: 1,