@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,100..1000;1,9..40,100..1000&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* GCR CONSULTING — MASTER STYLESHEET — Single stylesheet for the entire site. */

/* 1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES  (:root) — Change these variables to update the entire site's look. */

:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --color-primary: #1B2A4A;        /* Deep navy — headings, nav bg      */
  --color-primary-light: #2C4070;  /* Navy hover state                  */
  --color-primary-medium: #2a4a6a; /* Navy gradient mid-tone            */
  --color-accent: #2C4070;         /* Dark blue — CTAs, highlights      */
  --color-accent-dark: #2a4a6a;    /* Dark blue hover / active          */
  --color-bg: #FFFFFF;             /* Page background                   */
  --color-bg-alt: #F1F5F6;        /* Alternating section bg             */
  --color-bg-dark: #F1F5F6;       /* Light sections, footer              */
  --color-text: #2D2D2D;          /* Primary body text                  */
  --color-text-light: #6B6B6B;    /* Secondary / muted text             */
  --color-text-slate: #7B8FAD;    /* Blue-tinted muted text (about v2)  */
  --color-text-inverse: #FFFFFF;  /* Text on dark backgrounds           */
  --color-border: #E0E0E0;        /* Borders, dividers                  */
  --color-success: #2E7D32;       /* Form success messages              */
  --color-error: #C62828;         /* Form error messages                */

  /* Typography */
  /* Replace these with your brand fonts after Figma handoff */
  --font-heading: 'DM Sans', 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Courier New', monospace;

  /* Type Scale (rem-based, mobile-first) */
  --text-xs: 0.75rem;    /* 12px */
  --text-sm: 0.875rem;   /* 14px */
  --text-base: 1rem;     /* 16px */
  --text-lg: 1.125rem;   /* 18px */
  --text-xl: 1.25rem;    /* 20px */
  --text-2xl: 1.5rem;    /* 24px */
  --text-3xl: 2rem;      /* 32px */
  --text-4xl: 2.5rem;    /* 40px */
  --text-5xl: 3.5rem;    /* 56px */

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-xs: 0.25rem;   /* 4px  */
  --space-sm: 0.5rem;    /* 8px  */
  --space-md: 1rem;      /* 16px */
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;    /* 24px */
  --space-xl: 2rem;      /* 32px */
  --space-2xl: 3rem;     /* 48px */
  --space-3xl: 4rem;     /* 64px */
  --space-4xl: 6rem;     /* 96px */

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 800px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --border-radius: 4px;
  --border-radius-lg: 8px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms ease;
  --transition-base: 300ms ease;
  --transition-slow: 500ms ease;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* 2. RESET & BASE */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px; /* 1rem = 16px */
}

/* Respect user motion preferences */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  padding-top: var(--header-height);
}

/* Body scroll lock handled inline by JS (position:fixed trick for iOS Safari) */

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Visible focus ring for keyboard navigation */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Remove default focus for mouse users */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
  outline: none;
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* ── Heading Hierarchy ──
   Designer: adjust sizes here. Mobile sizes are base;
   desktop overrides are in the BREAKPOINT section below. */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-xl);  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-lg);  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
h5 { font-size: var(--text-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
h6 { font-size: var(--text-sm);  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }

p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 3. LAYOUT */

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.container--narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

/* Section */
.section {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.section--compact {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.section--alt {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.section--dark {
  background-color: #F1F5F6;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.section--dark h2,
.section--dark h3,
.section--dark h4 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Cards inside dark sections keep standard text */
.section--dark .card h3,
.section--dark .card h4 {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.section--dark .card p {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.section img {
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}

.section img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* ── Grid System (mobile-first: single column) ──
   Columns expand at tablet/desktop breakpoints. */

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

/* 60/40 split for expert feed and similar layouts */
.grid--split {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

/* 4. COMPONENTS */

/* 4a. HEADER & NAVIGATION */

/* 4b. HERO */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-4xl));
  margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--header-height));
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Larger hero for the Home page — enough room for headline + CTA in fold */
.hero--home {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-3xl));
  background: url('../assets/images/hero/home.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Hero with background image — 60vh on sub-pages, show lower half of image */
.hero--bg {
  min-height: 60vh;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-3xl));
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center bottom;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

/* Background image overlay — dark overlay on all hero sections */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero__headline {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* Ensure all hero text (h1, p) is visible on dark hero backgrounds */
.hero h1,
.hero h2,
.hero h3,
.hero p {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Shadow ONLY for text inside .hero sections, not anywhere else */
.hero .hero__headline,
.hero .hero__subhead,
.hero-new__title,
.hero-new__subtitle,
.hero-section__title,
.hero-section__content,
.about-hero__title,
.about-hero__subtitle,
.leader-hero__name {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Remove shadow from hero__subhead used outside hero sections (e.g. readiness CTA) */
.section .hero__subhead {
  text-shadow: none;
}

.hero__quick-overview {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 700px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero__quick-overview p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.hero__subhead {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero__surtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* 4c. BUTTONS */

.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: 0 0 2px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.readiness-start-btn::before,
.readiness-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -50px;
  top: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: skewX(45deg);
  z-index: -1;
  transition: width 800ms;
}

.readiness-start-btn:hover::before,
.readiness-btn:hover::before {
  width: 250%;
}

.btn--primary {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn--secondary {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn--dark {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.btn--dark:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.btn--lg {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.btn--sm {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

/* Buttons on light-themed "dark" sections */
.section--dark .btn {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.section--dark .btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Buttons on actual dark backgrounds (footer CTA) */
.footer-cta .btn {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-cta .btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Buttons inside hero sections (dark background) */
.hero .btn {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.hero .btn:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* 4d. CARDS */

.card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.card--case {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.card--case:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(254, 254, 252, 0.15);
}

/* Card metric values accent glow */
.card__metric {
  transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.card--case:hover .card__metric {
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Old card--service, card--sector, card--case, card--insight, card--engagement
   variants removed — site uses .service-card, .sector-morph-card, etc. (section 10f+) */

/* 4e. TRUST BAR */

.trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.trust-bar__surtitle {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.trust-bar__logo {
  height: 96px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0) invert(0.4);
  transition: filter var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.trust-bar__logo:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 4f. METRICS ROW */

.metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.metrics__value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-3xl));
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.metrics__label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.section--dark .metrics__label {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* 4g. TABS */

.tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.tabs__btn {
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.tabs__btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.tabs__btn.is-active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.tabs__panel {
  display: none;
}

.tabs__panel.is-active {
  display: block;
}

/* 4h. TIMELINE / ROADMAP */

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* Vertical line */
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.timeline__phase {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline__phase:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.timeline__phase:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Dot on the timeline */
.timeline__phase::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(-1 * var(--space-2xl) + 2px);
  top: 6px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-bg);
}

.timeline__phase-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.timeline__phase h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

.timeline__phase p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.timeline__phase ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.timeline__phase li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.timeline__deliverable {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

/* 4i. FORMS */

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-microcopy {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input.is-invalid,
.form-select.is-invalid,
.form-textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--color-error);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-error {
  display: none;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-error);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-error.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.form-checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 3px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-checkbox label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.form-success {
  display: none;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-success);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.form-success.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-success h3 {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

/* 4j. QUIZ (Readiness Check) */

.quiz {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.quiz__progress {
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz__progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.quiz__step-indicator {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.quiz__question {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.quiz__options {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.quiz__option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.quiz__option:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.quiz__option.is-selected {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.quiz__option input[type="radio"] {
  accent-color: var(--color-accent);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quiz__option-text {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.quiz__nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

/* Quiz results */
.quiz__result {
  text-align: center;
}

.quiz__score-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz__score-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: width 1s ease;
}

.quiz__score-label {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.quiz__recommendation {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.quiz__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: var(--space-xs) 0 var(--space-lg);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Quiz contact form */
.quiz__contact-form {
  text-align: left;
}

.quiz__form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .quiz__form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.quiz__form-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.quiz__form-field label .required {
  color: var(--color-error);
}

.quiz__form-field input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.quiz__form-field input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(44, 64, 112, 0.1);
}

/* Quiz result extras */
.quiz__trigger-note {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(44, 64, 112, 0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0;
}

.quiz__recommended-step {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-xl);
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: left;
}

.quiz__result-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-lg);
}

/* 4k. FOOTER */

/* 4l. STICKY CTA BAR */

.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: #F1F5F6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  z-index: 998;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.sticky-cta.is-visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.sticky-cta__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sticky-cta__text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sticky-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: center;
}

/* 4m. COOKIE BANNER */

.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  z-index: 1001;
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cookie-banner__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-banner__inner p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
}

.cookie-banner__inner a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.cookie-banner__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

/* 4n. PLACEHOLDER IMAGES */

[data-placeholder-img] {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

[data-placeholder-img].ratio-16-9 {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

[data-placeholder-img].ratio-4-3 {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

[data-placeholder-img].ratio-1-1 {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

[data-placeholder-img].ratio-3-4 {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}

.placeholder-block {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  text-align: center;
}

/* 4o. PROCESS FLOW (Horizontal steps) */

.process-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  counter-reset: step;
}

.process-flow__step {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  counter-increment: step;
}

.process-flow__step::before {
  content: counter(step);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.process-flow__step h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.process-flow__step p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* 4p. EXPERT FEED (60/40 split on Home) */

.expert-feed__slider {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  min-height: 300px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.expert-feed__slide {
  display: none;
}

.expert-feed__slide.is-active {
  display: block;
}

.expert-feed__slide h3 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.expert-feed__slide p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.expert-feed__dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.expert-feed__dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.expert-feed__dot.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* 4q. PARTNER CARDS */

.partner-card {
  text-align: center;
}

.partner-card__photo {
  width: 160px;
  height: 200px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-card__name {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.partner-card__role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.partner-card__regalia {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.partner-card__link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* 4r. SECTION INTRO (for pages with intro text) */

.section-intro {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.section-intro p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 4s. BLOCKQUOTE / PARTNER NOTE */

.partner-note {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius-lg) var(--border-radius-lg) 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-note:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.partner-note__label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.partner-note p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.partner-note__author {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

/* 4t. CASE FILTER / NAVIGATOR */

.case-filter {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.case-filter__btn {
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.case-filter__btn:hover,
.case-filter__btn.is-active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Case study grid card hovers */
.case-study-grid__card {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.case-study-grid__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 254, 0.2);
}

/* 4u. FEATURED CASE (large card) */

.featured-case {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.featured-case__metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.featured-case__metric {
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-case__metric:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-case__metric-value {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.featured-case__metric-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* 5. UTILITIES */

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left   { text-align: left; }
.text-right  { text-align: right; }
.text-sm     { font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.text-lg     { font-size: var(--text-lg); }
.text-accent { color: var(--color-accent); }
.text-light  { color: var(--color-text-light); }

.font-heading { font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.font-bold    { font-weight: 700; }

/* Spacing Helpers */
.mt-0   { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-sm  { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.mt-md  { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.mt-lg  { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.mt-xl  { margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.mt-2xl { margin-top: var(--space-2xl); }

.mb-0   { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-sm  { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.mb-md  { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.mb-lg  { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.mb-xl  { margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.mb-2xl { margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }

.py-md  { padding-top: var(--space-md); padding-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.py-lg  { padding-top: var(--space-lg); padding-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.py-xl  { padding-top: var(--space-xl); padding-bottom: var(--space-xl); }

/* Visibility */
.hidden { display: none !important; }

/* Screen-reader only — visible to assistive tech, hidden visually */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* Make skip link visible on focus */
.sr-only:focus {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--space-sm);
  left: var(--space-sm);
  z-index: 9999;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  margin: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  clip: auto;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

/* 6. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS — Designer: adjust breakpoint values and overrides here. */

/* BREAKPOINT: Tablet (768px+) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  h1 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
  h2 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }

  .section { padding: var(--space-4xl) 0; }

  .grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid--split { grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr; }

  .metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

  .process-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .featured-case {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .trust-bar__logo {
    height: 120px;
  }
}

/* BREAKPOINT: Desktop (1024px+) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  h1 { font-size: var(--text-5xl); }

  .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

  .process-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  /* Desktop hero tweaks */
  .hero__subhead {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }
}

/* 10. NEW COMPONENT STYLES (Redesign v2) */

/* 10a. NEW HEADER — Frosted Glass (.header-new) — Fixed position, frosted glass effect, mega menu for Services */

.header-new {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(241, 245, 246, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s ease, backdrop-filter 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Frost texture overlay */
.header-new::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), rgba(255,255,255,0.1));
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Scrolled state — denser frost */
.header-new.scrolled {
  background: rgba(241, 245, 246, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(200%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(200%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.header-new__inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: padding 0.35s ease;
}

.header-new.scrolled .header-new__inner {
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.header-new__logo {
  grid-column: 1;
  justify-self: start;
  width: auto;
  height: 66px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.header-new__logo img {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: filter var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-new__logo-text {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.header-new__nav {
  grid-column: 2;
  justify-self: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-lg), 2.5vw, var(--space-2xl));
}

.header-new__nav > a,
.header-new__nav > .header-new__menu-trigger > a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.header-new__nav > a:hover,
.header-new__nav > a.active,
.header-new__nav > .header-new__menu-trigger > a:hover,
.header-new__nav > .header-new__menu-trigger > a.active {
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Services Mega Menu */
.header-new__menu-trigger {
  position: relative;
}

.header-new__mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  min-width: 520px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(200%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(200%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.header-new__menu-trigger:hover .header-new__mega-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.header-new__mega-menu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.header-new__mega-menu a {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.header-new__mega-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06);
}

.header-new__mega-menu-footer {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.header-new__mega-menu-footer a {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.header-new__mega-menu-footer a:hover {
  background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06);
}

/* Actions (Contact + Lang) */
.header-new__actions {
  grid-column: 3;
  justify-self: end;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.header-new__contact-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.header-new__contact-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.header-new__lang-toggle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.header-new__lang-toggle a {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.375rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-new__lang-toggle a:hover,
.header-new__lang-toggle a.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06);
}

.header-new__lang-toggle span {
  color: var(--color-border);
}

/* Header mobile burger */
.header-new__burger {
  grid-column: 3;
  justify-self: end;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}

.header-new__burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

/* Burger → X animation */
.header-new__burger.is-active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.header-new__burger.is-active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.header-new__burger.is-active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Hide mobile-only contact link (added via Python) — not used by new drawer */
.header-new__mobile-contact {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-new__nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .header-new__actions {
    display: none;
  }
  .header-new__burger {
    display: flex;
  }
  .header-new__mega-menu {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* =====================================================================
   MOBILE DRAWER — fully independent from desktop nav, no CSS conflicts
   ===================================================================== */

.mobile-drawer {
  display: none; /* hidden on desktop */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-drawer {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1100;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .mobile-drawer.is-open {
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  /* Dim backdrop */
  .mobile-drawer__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.45);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer__backdrop {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Slide-in panel from right */
  .mobile-drawer__panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: min(320px, 88vw);
    height: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer__panel {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  /* Header row: logo + close */
  .mobile-drawer__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8eaed;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__logo-link img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__close {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__close span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform-origin: center;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__close span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(5px) rotate(45deg);
  }
  .mobile-drawer__close span:nth-child(2) {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  /* Nav links */
  .mobile-drawer__nav {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__link {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f2f4;
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__link:hover {
    background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.04);
  }

  /* Services accordion group */
  .mobile-drawer__group {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f2f4;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__group-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__group-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.04);
  }
  .mobile-drawer__chevron {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  .mobile-drawer__group-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .mobile-drawer__chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  /* Services sub-list — max-height accordion (no display toggle = no glitch) */
  .mobile-drawer__sub {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
    background: #f7f8fa;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__sub.is-open {
    max-height: 800px;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__sub a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem 0.65rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eceef1;
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__sub a:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__sub a:hover {
    background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.05);
  }

  /* Footer: Contact Us CTA */
  .mobile-drawer__footer {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e8eaed;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__cta {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-light);
  }
}

/* 10b. NEW FOOTER (Straife.com style) — "Talk to Us" CTA → 3-column links → social icons → cities → copyright */

/* Talk to Us CTA */
.footer-cta {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-cta__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
}

.footer-cta__image {
  flex: 0 0 40%;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-cta__image img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.footer-cta__content {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: left;
}

.footer-cta__content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-cta__content p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-cta__btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: 0 0 2px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-cta__btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}


/* Footer Main */
.footer-new {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 0;
}

.footer-new__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-new__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.footer-new__col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-new__col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-new__col li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-new__col a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-new__col a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-new__address {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-new__company-info {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.footer-new__company-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer-new__company-info .footer-new__address {
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Footer Social */
.footer-new__social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.footer-new__social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-new__social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Footer Cities */
.footer-new__cities {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.footer-new__cities span {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-new__cities span:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "·";
  margin-left: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-border);
}

/* Footer Copyright */
.footer-new__copyright {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.footer-new__copyright a {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-new__copyright a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-new__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, auto);
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-4xl);
  }

  .footer-cta__inner {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .footer-cta__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-cta__content {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-cta__image {
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* 10c. MORPHING PROFILE CARD — removed, site uses .morph-card (section 11) */

/* 10d. FANCY NAVIGATION — see section 11 below for actual implementation */

/* 10e. TRUST BAR — see section 4e above for styles */

/* 10f. SERVICE CARDS — 4x3 grid with hover effects — Hover changes bg to brand blue, shows "Explore" button */

.service-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.service-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card__icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__title {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.service-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__desc {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.service-card__explore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__explore {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.service-card__explore::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__explore::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .service-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .service-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* 10g. CASE STUDY GRID — 3-column for Services General page */

.case-study-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.case-study-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-study-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.case-study-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.case-study-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.case-study-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.case-study-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.case-study-card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.case-study-card__link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-study-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.case-study-card__link::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-study-card__link:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .case-study-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

/* 10h. LEADERSHIP GRID — Circular photos for board members */

.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.leadership-member {
  text-align: center;
}

.leadership-member__photo {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
  display: block;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-bg-alt);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.leadership-member:hover .leadership-member__photo {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.leadership-member__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.leadership-member__role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.leadership-member__bio {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 30ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* 10i. NEWS GRID — 3x4 responsive image card grid */

.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.news-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.news-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.news-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.news-card__date {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.news-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.news-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.news-card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

/* 10j. CONTACT FORM — With role tabs */

.contact-form-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
}

.contact-form-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-form__tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-form__tab {
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-form__tab:hover {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.contact-form__tab.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-form__body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-form__group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-form__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.contact-form__input,
.contact-form__textarea,
.contact-form__select {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-form__input:focus,
.contact-form__textarea:focus,
.contact-form__select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.1);
}

.contact-form__textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.contact-form__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-form__submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2.5rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-form__submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-form__submit:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-form__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-form__tabs {
    overflow-x: auto;
  }
}

/* 10k. PLACEHOLDER IMAGE STYLES */

.placeholder-img {
  background: var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.placeholder-img--square {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.placeholder-img--landscape {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.placeholder-img--portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}

.placeholder-img--hero {
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  min-height: 300px;
}

/* Hero Variants */
.hero-new {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--header-height));
  padding-top: var(--header-height);
}

.hero-new--full {
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.hero-new--short {
  min-height: 50vh;
}

.hero-new__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-new__bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-new__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-new__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-new__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-new__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 5vw, var(--text-5xl));
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 20ch;
}

.hero-new__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 50ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero-new__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-new__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-new__btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-new__btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-new__btn--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.hero-new__btn--secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Split Layout */
.split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
}

.split-layout--reverse .split-layout__media {
  order: -1;
}

.split-layout__content {
  max-width: 540px;
}

.split-layout__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.split-layout__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.split-layout__text {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.split-layout__media {
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-layout__media img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .split-layout--reverse .split-layout__media {
    order: -1;
  }
}

/* Methodology Flow */
.methodology-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  counter-reset: method-step;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .methodology-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .methodology-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Strategic Intersection Section (Homepage) */
.strategic-section {
  text-align: left;
}

.strategic-section__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.strategic-section__content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.strategic-section__dots-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.strategic-section__dots {
  display: block;
  width: 200px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: brightness(0.85) sepia(1) saturate(2) hue-rotate(195deg) opacity(0.5);
}

.strategic-section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.strategic-section__gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-light) 40%, var(--color-text-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.strategic-section__line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.strategic-section__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.strategic-section__subdesc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.strategic-section__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.strategic-section__stat {
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.strategic-section__stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.strategic-section__stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.strategic-section__gap {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: var(--space-xl) auto 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .strategic-section__title {
    font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .strategic-section__top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .strategic-section__dots-wrap {
    display: none;
  }

  .strategic-section__stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Stats Row */
.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.stats-row__item {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.stats-row__number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.stats-row__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* 3-column centered variant */
.methodology-flow--3col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  max-width: 960px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.methodology-flow__step--compact {
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

.methodology-flow__step--compact::before {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .methodology-flow--3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Section Headings (Redesign) */
.section-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.section-heading__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.section-heading__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.section-heading__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Utility: Red Accent Color */
.text-red { color: var(--color-accent); }
.bg-red { background-color: var(--color-accent); }

/* SERVICE PAGE COMPONENTS */

/* Methodology Flow Steps (BEM alias) */
.methodology-flow__step {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  counter-increment: method-step;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.methodology-flow__step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.methodology-flow__step::before {
  content: counter(method-step);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.12;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: block;
}

.methodology-flow__step h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.methodology-flow__step p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Strategic Landscape Bullets */
.landscape-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0 0 0;
}

.landscape-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-md) 0 var(--space-md) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.landscape-bullets li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.landscape-bullets__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.landscape-bullets__icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(0);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.landscape-bullets__text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.landscape-bullets strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Deliver Section Phase Headers */
.deliver-phase {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.deliver-phase__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Project Spotlight Card */
.spotlight-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.spotlight-card__label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.spotlight-card__value {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.spotlight-card__value:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.spotlight-card__divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

/* Related Insights Grid */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.insight-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(44, 64, 112, 0.15);
}

.insight-card__image {
  height: 160px;
}

.insight-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.insight-card__category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.insight-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.insight-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.insight-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Next Steps / Related Services */
.next-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.next-step-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.next-step-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(44, 64, 112, 0.15);
}

.next-step-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(44, 64, 112, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.next-step-card__content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs) 0;
}

.next-step-card__content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .next-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Service Hero Short */
.hero-section--short {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.hero-section__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-section__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-section__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.hero-section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section__title {
    font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  }
}

/* 11. MORPHING PROFILE CARDS */

.morph-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .morph-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.morph-card {
  --bg: var(--color-bg);
  --title-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  --title-color-hover: var(--color-text);
  --text-color: var(--color-text-light);
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 20rem;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.morph-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.morph-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: calc(100% - 1rem);
  height: 30%;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  left: 0.5rem;
  mask: linear-gradient(#0000, #000f 80%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(1rem);
  border-radius: 0 0 1rem 1rem;
  translate: 0 0;
  transition: translate 0.25s;
  z-index: 2;
}

.morph-card__photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 20%;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: aspect-ratio 0.25s, object-position 0.5s;
}

.morph-card__info {
  margin: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.morph-card__name {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0;
  translate: 0 -200%;
  color: var(--title-color);
  transition: color 0.5s, margin-block-end 0.25s, opacity 1s, translate 0.25s;
}

.morph-card__role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-color);
  opacity: 0;
  margin: 0;
  translate: 0 100%;
  transition: margin-block-end 0.25s, opacity 1s 0.2s, translate 0.25s 0.2s;
}

.morph-card__action {
  flex: 1;
  align-items: flex-end;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: translate 0.25s 0.2s, opacity 1s;
}

.morph-card__action .btn {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.morph-card:hover::before,
.morph-card:focus-within::before {
  translate: 0 100%;
}

.morph-card:hover .morph-card__photo,
.morph-card:focus-within .morph-card__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-position: 50% 10%;
  transition: aspect-ratio 0.25s, object-position 0.25s;
}

.morph-card:hover .morph-card__name,
.morph-card:focus-within .morph-card__name,
.morph-card:hover .morph-card__role,
.morph-card:focus-within .morph-card__role {
  translate: 0 0;
  margin-block-end: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
}

.morph-card:hover .morph-card__name,
.morph-card:focus-within .morph-card__name {
  color: var(--title-color-hover);
}

.morph-card:hover .morph-card__action,
.morph-card:focus-within .morph-card__action {
  translate: 0 0;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: translate 0.25s 0.25s, opacity 0.5s 0.25s;
}

/* Touch device support */
.morph-card.is-touched::before { translate: 0 100%; }
.morph-card.is-touched .morph-card__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-position: 50% 10%;
}
.morph-card.is-touched .morph-card__name,
.morph-card.is-touched .morph-card__role {
  translate: 0 0;
  margin-block-end: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
}
.morph-card.is-touched .morph-card__name {
  color: var(--title-color-hover);
}
.morph-card.is-touched .morph-card__action {
  translate: 0 0;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* News grid card styling for links */
.news-grid__card {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.news-grid__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(44, 64, 112, 0.15);
}

.news-grid__card:hover .news-grid__read-more {
  gap: 0.7em;
}

.news-grid__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.news-grid__content {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.news-grid__date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  display: block;
}

.news-grid__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.news-grid__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.news-grid__read-more {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35em;
  transition: gap 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Leadership grid item styling for links */
.leadership-grid__item {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.leadership-grid__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.leadership-grid__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.leadership-grid__title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* 12. LEADER INDIVIDUAL PAGE */

.leader-hero {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.leader-hero__inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.leader-hero__photo {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.leader-hero:hover .leader-hero__photo {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.leader-hero__details {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.leader-hero__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: hero-fallback 0.8s ease forwards 1.5s;
}

.leader-hero__name[style] {
  animation: none;
}

.leader-hero__title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: hero-fallback 0.8s ease forwards 1.5s;
}

.leader-hero__title[style] {
  animation: none;
}

.leader-hero__meta {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.leader-hero__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.leader-hero__social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.leader-hero__social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.leader-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .leader-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  }
}

.leader-sidebar h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.leader-sidebar__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.leader-sidebar__list li {
  padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.leader-sidebar__articles {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.leader-sidebar__articles li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.leader-sidebar__articles a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.leader-sidebar__articles a:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.leader-bio p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* 13. BLOG INDIVIDUAL PAGE */

.blog-hero {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  min-height: 300px;
  max-height: 500px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.blog-article {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-lg);
}

.blog-article__date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: hero-fallback 0.8s ease forwards 1.2s;
}

.blog-article__date[style] {
  animation: none;
}

.blog-article__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: hero-fallback 0.8s ease forwards 1.5s;
}

.blog-article__title[style] {
  animation: none;
}

.blog-article__body p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.blog-article__body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.blog-article__body blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-related {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.blog-related__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .blog-related__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-related__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.blog-related-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.blog-related-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.blog-related-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

.blog-related-card__date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.blog-related-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 14. CONTACT FORM ENHANCED — Dropdowns and compliance */

.contact-form__select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23666' d='M6 8L0 0h12z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-form__checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.contact-form__checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-form__checkbox-group label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 15. LEGAL CONTENT — Structured legal page */

.legal-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.legal-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.legal-content h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.legal-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.legal-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.legal-content ul {
  padding-left: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.legal-content ul li {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* 16. READINESS CHECK ENHANCED */

.readiness-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-medium) 50%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.readiness-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.readiness-hero p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.readiness-start-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  padding: 1.1em 2.5em;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: -2px;
  transition: color 200ms, transform 800ms, box-shadow 800ms;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}


.readiness-start-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 4px 5px 17px -4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}


/* 17. RESPONSIVE POLISH — New components */

/* Morph cards: single column on very small screens */
@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .morph-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 20rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* Leader hero: stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .leader-hero__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .leader-hero__photo {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
  }
  .leader-hero__social {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .leader-hero__name {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  }
}

/* Blog hero: reduce height on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .blog-hero {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    min-height: 200px;
  }
  .blog-article__title {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
}

/* Contact tabs: stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-form__tabs {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .contact-form__tab {
    text-align: left;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  }
}

/* Readiness hero: smaller text on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .readiness-hero h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
  .readiness-start-btn {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
  }
}

/* 11. EXPANDING SPLIT-SCREEN CASE STUDIES (.fancy-nav) — Adapted from CodePen nat-davydova/zYPBRbm */

.fancy-nav {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 70vh;
  min-height: 400px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fancy-nav:after {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  content: "";
  background-color: rgba(15, 26, 46, 0.55);
  z-index: 1;
}

.fancy-nav__imgs {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.fancy-nav__img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s linear;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.fancy-nav__img:not(:first-child) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.fancy-nav__img img,
.fancy-nav__img > div {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.fancy-nav__list {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fancy-nav__item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  height: 25%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-items: flex-end;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fancy-nav__item:not(:last-child) {
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.fancy-nav__item-details {
  transition: all 0.2s linear;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transform: translateY(110px);
}

.fancy-nav__title {
  margin-top: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  line-height: 1.2em;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.fancy-nav__description {
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.5rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
  line-clamp: 1;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transform-origin: top center;
}
.fancy-nav__description p {
  margin: 0;
}

.fancy-nav__item:hover .fancy-nav__item-details {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover:nth-child(1) .fancy-nav__item-details {
  background-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.9);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover:nth-child(2) .fancy-nav__item-details {
  background-color: rgba(26, 58, 42, 0.9);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover:nth-child(3) .fancy-nav__item-details {
  background-color: rgba(42, 26, 58, 0.9);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover:nth-child(4) .fancy-nav__item-details {
  background-color: rgba(58, 42, 26, 0.9);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover .fancy-nav__description {
  transition: transform 0.2s linear 0.1s;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover .fancy-nav__more-btn {
  transition: transform 0.2s linear 0.1s;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.fancy-nav__tabs {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}
.fancy-nav__tabs.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.fancy-nav__tab {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}
.fancy-nav__tab:nth-child(1) { background-color: var(--color-primary); }
.fancy-nav__tab:nth-child(2) { background-color: #1a3a2a; }
.fancy-nav__tab:nth-child(3) { background-color: #2a1a3a; }
.fancy-nav__tab:nth-child(4) { background-color: #3a2a1a; }

.fancy-nav__tab.is-visible {
  transition: all 0.2s linear;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.fancy-nav__tab-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

.fancy-nav__tab-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
}
.fancy-nav__tab-img:after {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  content: "";
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 1;
}
.fancy-nav__tab-img img,
.fancy-nav__tab-img > div {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.fancy-nav__tab-description {
  position: relative;
  padding: 15px;
  margin: auto;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 6;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
}
.fancy-nav__tab-description h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.fancy-nav__tab-content {
  line-height: 1.5rem;
}

.fancy-nav__close-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  margin-left: auto;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  padding: 0;
  background-color: transparent;
  border: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.fancy-nav__close-btn:before,
.fancy-nav__close-btn:after {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 123%;
  height: 3px;
  content: "";
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 5px;
}
.fancy-nav__close-btn:before {
  left: 2px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transform-origin: top left;
}
.fancy-nav__close-btn:after {
  right: 3px;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  transform-origin: top right;
}

.fancy-nav__more-btn {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  background-color: transparent;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.fancy-nav__more-btn:after {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s linear;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  content: "";
  transform: translateZ(0) scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  z-index: -1;
}
.fancy-nav__more-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.fancy-nav__more-btn:hover:after {
  transform: translateZ(0) scaleY(1);
}

@media (min-width: 750px) {
  .fancy-nav__item {
    width: 50%;
    height: 50%;
  }
  .fancy-nav__item:not(:nth-child(2n)) {
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  }
  .fancy-nav__item:last-child,
  .fancy-nav__item:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .fancy-nav__item-details {
    transform: translateY(145px);
  }
  .fancy-nav__title {
    line-height: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.17rem;
  }
  .fancy-nav__description {
    min-height: 48px;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-description {
    width: 90%;
    padding: 25px;
    transform: translateY(-40px);
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-description.is-visible {
    transition: all 0.2s linear 0.4s;
    transform: translateY(-80px);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-img {
    height: 400px;
    transform: scale(0.7);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-img.is-visible {
    transition: all 0.2s linear 0.2s;
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab {
    padding: 25px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__close-btn {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transform: translateY(-30px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .fancy-nav__close-btn:before,
  .fancy-nav__close-btn:after {
    width: 130%;
    height: 5px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__close-btn:before {
    left: 3px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__close-btn.is-visible {
    transition: all 0.2s linear 0.2s;
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .fancy-nav__item {
    width: 25%;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .fancy-nav__item:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .fancy-nav__item-details {
    padding: 40px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab {
    padding: 40px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__close-btn {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-description {
    padding: 40px;
  }
}

/* 12. LEADERSHIP CAROUSEL */

.leader-carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.leader-carousel__track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.leader-carousel__slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  padding: 0 var(--space-2xl);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .leader-carousel__slide {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.leader-carousel__photo {
  width: 200px;
  height: 260px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.leader-carousel__photo img,
.leader-carousel__photo > div {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.leader-carousel__info {
  max-width: 500px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .leader-carousel__info {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.leader-carousel__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.leader-carousel__name {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.leader-carousel__role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.leader-carousel__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.leader-carousel__link:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.leader-carousel__controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.leader-carousel__btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.leader-carousel__btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: rgba(251, 251, 251, 0.15);
}

.leader-carousel__dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.leader-carousel__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.leader-carousel__dot.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.leader-carousel__eyebrow {
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* 13. SECTOR MORPHING CARDS (Section 8) */

.sector-morph-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .sector-morph-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.sector-morph-card {
  --bg: var(--color-primary);
  --title-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  --title-color-hover: var(--color-text-inverse);
  --text-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 20rem;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  overflow: clip;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.sector-morph-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.sector-morph-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.sector-morph-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: calc(100% - 1rem);
  height: 30%;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  left: 0.5rem;
  mask: linear-gradient(#0000, #000f 80%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(1rem);
  border-radius: 0 0 1rem 1rem;
  translate: 0 0;
  transition: translate 0.25s;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sector-morph-card__visual {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-light));
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: aspect-ratio 0.25s;
}

.sector-morph-card__content {
  margin: 0.75rem;
  height: calc(33.3333% - 0.75rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sector-morph-card__title {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--title-color);
  translate: 0 -200%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: color 0.5s, margin-block-end 0.25s, opacity 1s, translate 0.25s;
}

.sector-morph-card__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-color);
  opacity: 0;
  margin: 0;
  translate: 0 100%;
  transition: margin-block-end 0.25s, opacity 1s 0.2s, translate 0.25s 0.2s;
}

.sector-morph-card__hover-text {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: translate 0.25s 0.2s, opacity 1s;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.sector-morph-card:hover::before {
  translate: 0 100%;
}

.sector-morph-card:hover .sector-morph-card__visual {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  transition: aspect-ratio 0.25s;
}

.sector-morph-card:hover .sector-morph-card__title,
.sector-morph-card:hover .sector-morph-card__subtitle {
  translate: 0 0;
  margin-block-end: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
}

.sector-morph-card:hover .sector-morph-card__hover-text {
  translate: 0 0;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: translate 0.25s 0.25s, opacity 0.5s 0.25s;
}

/* 14. READINESS CHECK ANIMATED BUTTON */

.readiness-cta__desc {
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.readiness-btn {
  padding: 1.1em 2.5em;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: color 200ms, transform 800ms, box-shadow 800ms;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: -2px;
  background: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  z-index: 1;
}

.readiness-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  outline-color: var(--color-accent);
}



/* 11. HARK-INSPIRED ENHANCEMENTS — Preloader, scroll animations, enhanced hovers, parallax, marquee, etc. */

/* 11a. PRELOADER */

.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1),
              visibility 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}

.preloader.is-done {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader__inner {
  text-align: center;
  width: 160px;
}

.preloader__logo {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.preloader__bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader__bar-fill {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-dark));
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

/* Body loading state — prevent scroll */
body.is-loading {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* 11b. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATION BASE CLASSES — Elements start hidden, GSAP animates them in. */

/* Hero elements start hidden, GSAP animates them in.
   Fallback: if GSAP fails to load, CSS animation kicks in after 1.5s */
[data-hero-anim] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: hero-fallback 0.8s ease forwards 1.5s;
}

@keyframes hero-fallback {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* When GSAP is active, it sets inline styles — disable the CSS fallback */
[data-hero-anim][style] {
  animation: none;
}

.reveal-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
}

.reveal-fade {
  opacity: 0;
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
}

/* 11c. TYPOGRAPHY REFINEMENTS — Tighter letter-spacing on headings for a premium look. */

h1 {
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
}

h2 {
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero__headline {
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

/* 11d. ENHANCED BUTTON HOVER — Underline style buttons use color transition only. */

/* Arrow slide on explore/read-more links */
.service-card__explore,
.leader-carousel__link,
.fancy-nav__more-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35em;
  transition: gap 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__explore,
.leader-carousel__link:hover,
.fancy-nav__more-btn:hover {
  gap: 0.7em;
}

/* Text link underline slide-in */
.footer-new__grid a {
  position: relative;
}

.footer-new__grid a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.footer-new__grid a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}


/* 11f. NAV HOVER DIMMING (Hark-style) — When hovering a nav link, others dim to 50%. */

.header-new__nav:has(> a:hover) > a:not(:hover),
.header-new__nav:has(> a:hover) > .header-new__menu-trigger > a {
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.header-new__nav:has(> .header-new__menu-trigger:hover) > a:not(:hover) {
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.header-new__nav > a,
.header-new__nav > .header-new__menu-trigger > a {
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, color var(--transition-fast);
}

/* 11g. TRUST BAR MARQUEE — Infinite horizontal scroll animation. */

.trust-bar--marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
}

.trust-bar__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  animation: marquee-scroll 60s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.trust-bar--marquee .trust-bar__logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 96px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0) invert(0.4);
  transition: filter var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.trust-bar--marquee:hover .trust-bar__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.trust-bar--marquee .trust-bar__logo:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 11h. SECTION GRADIENT DIVIDERS — Smooth gradient transitions between alternating sections. */

.section + .section--alt::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 80px;
  margin-top: -80px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.section--alt {
  position: relative;
}

.section--alt::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-border), transparent);
}

/* No divider line when alt section is followed by dark section (same bg color) */
.section--alt:has(+ .section--dark)::after {
  display: none;
}

/* 11i. DARK SECTION ENHANCEMENTS — Radial gradient overlay for richer dark sections. */

.section--dark {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section--dark > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Animated outline shimmer on readiness CTA */
@keyframes outline-shimmer {
  0%, 100% { outline-color: var(--color-accent); }
  50% { outline-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); }
}

.readiness-btn {
  animation: outline-shimmer 3s ease infinite;
}

/* 11j. HERO CURSOR GLOW — Subtle radial gradient that follows cursor on hero section. */

.hero__cursor-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  background: radial-gradient(circle 300px at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), transparent 70%);
}

/* Ensure hero content sits above cursor glow and overlay */
.hero--home .container {
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Trust bar overlaid at bottom of hero */
.hero__trust-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.hero__trust-bar .trust-bar__surtitle--hero {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.hero__trust-bar .trust-bar__logo {
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.hero__trust-bar .trust-bar__logo:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.hero--home:hover .hero__cursor-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 11k. HERO PARALLAX — Background attachment for simple parallax effect. */

/* Disable fixed attachment on mobile (performance + iOS compat) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero--home {
    background-attachment: scroll;
    /* Extra bottom padding so content never slides under the absolute trust bar */
    padding-bottom: 150px;
  }

  /* Trust bar stays absolute — padding-bottom above keeps content clear of it */
  .hero__trust-bar {
    position: absolute;
  }

  /* Service/sub-page hero: disable fixed bg, center the image so full frame shows */
  .hero--bg {
    background-attachment: scroll;
    background-position: center center;
    min-height: 45vh;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* 11l. METRICS COUNTER ANIMATION — Visual indicator that numbers will animate. */

.metrics__value,
.stats-row__number {
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.metrics__value.is-counting,
.stats-row__number.is-counting {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* 11m. FOOTER REVEAL ENHANCEMENTS */

.footer-cta {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Footer columns animated by GSAP inline styles.
   No CSS opacity:0 — ensures content visible even if GSAP fails. */

/* 11n. PAGE CLIP-PATH REVEAL — Body content slides in after preloader. */

.page-reveal {
  animation: page-clip-in 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes page-clip-in {
  0% {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
  100% {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* 11o. SMOOTH SCROLL BODY (Lenis) */

html.lenis, html.lenis body {
  height: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] {
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.lenis.lenis-stopped {
  overflow: hidden;
}









/* 11x. ENHANCED SECTION TRANSITIONS — Gradient separators between dark/light sections for seamless flow. */

.section--dark + .section {
  position: relative;
}

.section + .section--dark {
  position: relative;
}

/* No gradient when alt (same bg) precedes dark */
.section--alt + .section--dark::after {
  display: none;
}

.section + .section--dark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-bg), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ABOUT PAGE (page-02) — Custom Sections */

/* About Hero */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  background: url('../assets/images/hero/about.webp') center bottom/cover no-repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--header-height));
  padding-top: var(--header-height);
}

.about-hero--full {
  min-height: 60vh;
}

.about-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) var(--space-lg);
  max-width: var(--container-max);
}

.about-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 5vw, var(--text-5xl));
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  line-height: 1.15;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-hero__sub {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* About CTA Section */
.about-cta-section {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: url('../assets/images/hero/about.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.about-cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(200, 210, 220, 0.55);
}

.about-cta-buttons {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.about-cta-buttons__title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-cta-buttons__sep {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-cta-buttons__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-cta-buttons__shiny-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: 0 0 2px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-cta-buttons__shiny-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}


/* ABOUT PAGE V2 — Redesigned Sections */

/* Market V2 (Two-column layout) */
.about-market-v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.about-market-v2__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-market-v2__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-2xl));
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-market-v2__sep {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-market-v2__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-market-v2__link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-market-v2__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-market-v2__right {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-stat-v2 {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-stat-v2:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-stat-v2__label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-stat-v2__sep {
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: var(--space-sm) auto;
}

.about-stat-v2__sep--light {
  background: var(--color-border);
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
}

.about-stat-v2__value {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-stat-v2__desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-market-v2__callout {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-market-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* Reality Check V2 */
.about-reality-v2 {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.about-reality-v2__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-reality-v2__image {
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-reality-v2__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
}

.about-reality-v2__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-reality-v2__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-2xl));
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-reality-v2__sep {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-reality-v2__intro {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-reality-v2__friction-title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-3xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-reality-v2__friction-title span {
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
}

.about-reality-v2__cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-reality-v2__card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.about-reality-v2__card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-reality-v2__card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-reality-v2__card-header h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-reality-v2__card-sep {
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-reality-v2__card-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4px;
}

.about-reality-v2__card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-reality-v2__vp-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-reality-v2__vp-text {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-reality-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .about-reality-v2__image img {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 600px;
  }
}

/* Sectors V2 */
.about-sectors-v2__header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-sectors-v2__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-sectors-v2__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-2xl));
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.about-sectors-v2__header-right p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-sectors-v2__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-sector-v2 {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-sector-v2:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-sector-v2__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-sector-v2 h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-sector-v2 > p:first-of-type {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-sector-v2 p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-sector-v2__sep {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: var(--space-md) auto;
}

.about-sector-v2__detail {
  font-size: var(--text-xs) !important;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-sectors-v2__header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .about-sectors-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-sectors-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Network V2 (Logo Grid) */
.about-network-v2 {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.about-network-v2__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-network-v2__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-network-v2__sep {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.about-network-v2__logos {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-network-v2__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-network-v2__logo-placeholder {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0.6;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-network-v2__logos {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Leader V2 */
.about-leader-v2__top {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
}

.about-leader-v2__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-leader-v2__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-leader-v2__sep {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-leader-v2__bottom {
  background: #F1F5F6;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.about-leader-v2__card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-leader-v2__photo {
  max-width: 300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-leader-v2__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
}

.about-leader-v2__bio {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-leader-v2__name {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-leader-v2__role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-leader-v2__link {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-leader-v2__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-leader-v2__dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-leader-v2__dots span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-leader-v2__dots span.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-leader-v2__card {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  }
}

/* Deployment Teams V2 (Light) */
.about-deploy-v2 {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.about-deploy-v2__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-deploy-v2__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-2xl));
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-deploy-v2__sep {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-deploy-v2__bold {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-deploy-v2__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.about-deploy-v2__value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-2xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.about-deploy-v2__value span {
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
}

.about-deploy-v2__features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.about-deploy-v2__feature {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-deploy-v2__feature:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-deploy-v2__feature-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-deploy-v2__feature-dots span {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-text-slate);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.about-deploy-v2__feature h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-deploy-v2__feature-sep {
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
}

.about-deploy-v2__feature p {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-deploy-v2__process-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-2xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-deploy-v2__process-title span {
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
}

.about-deploy-v2__chevrons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-deploy-v2__chevron {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 20px) 0, 100% 50%, calc(100% - 20px) 100%, 0 100%, 20px 50%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

.about-deploy-v2__chevron:first-child {
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 20px) 0, 100% 50%, calc(100% - 20px) 100%, 0 100%);
}

.about-deploy-v2__chevron:last-child {
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 20px 50%);
}

.about-deploy-v2__chevron-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-deploy-v2__chevron-dots span {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-text-slate);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.about-deploy-v2__chevron-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-deploy-v2__ownership {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-deploy-v2__features {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Roadmap V2 */
.about-roadmap-v2 {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.about-roadmap-v2__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-roadmap-v2__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-2xl));
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-roadmap-v2__sep {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-roadmap-v2__bold {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-roadmap-v2__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* Start V2 (Where do you start?) */
.about-start-v2 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.about-start-v2__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-2xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-start-v2__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-start-v2__options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-start-v2__option {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-start-v2__option:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-start-v2__option-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-start-v2__option-dots span {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-text-slate);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.about-start-v2__option h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-start-v2__option-sep {
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
}

.about-start-v2__option p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-start-v2__options {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Timeline V2 (Phase Cards) */
.about-timeline {
  position: relative;
}

.about-timeline__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.about-timeline__item--last {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-timeline__marker {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-timeline__num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-slate);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-timeline__line {
  width: 2px;
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--color-border);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-timeline__card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.about-timeline__card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-timeline__card-top h3 {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-lg), 2.5vw, var(--text-2xl));
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-timeline__card-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-timeline__card-dots span {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-text-slate);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.about-timeline__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-timeline__card-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-timeline__card-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-timeline__card-left h5,
.about-timeline__card-right h5 {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-timeline__card-hsep {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.about-timeline__card-left ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.about-timeline__card-left li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.about-timeline__card-right p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-timeline__card-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  }
}

/* 15. SERVICE SIDEBAR — overlay right-side nav on service pages */

.service-sidebar {
  position: fixed;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
  width: 250px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg) 0 0 var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  box-shadow: -4px 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.service-sidebar.is-collapsed {
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(calc(100% - 32px));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-sidebar__title,
.service-sidebar__list {
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.service-sidebar.is-collapsed .service-sidebar__title,
.service-sidebar.is-collapsed .service-sidebar__list {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-sidebar__tab {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
  width: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  text-orientation: mixed;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.service-sidebar__tab::after {
  content: '\203A';
  writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.service-sidebar.is-collapsed .service-sidebar__tab {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-sidebar__title {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding: 0 var(--space-md) var(--space-sm);
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.service-sidebar__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.service-sidebar__list li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.4;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-left 0.2s ease;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}

.service-sidebar__list li a:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-sidebar__list li a.active {
  background: rgba(0, 48, 73, 0.06);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-sidebar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    top: auto;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 50vh;
    transform: translateY(calc(100% - 44px));
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg) var(--border-radius-lg) 0 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0);
  }

  .service-sidebar.is-expanded {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .service-sidebar__title {
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
    user-select: none;
  }

  .service-sidebar__title::after {
    content: ' ▲';
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .service-sidebar.is-expanded .service-sidebar__title::after {
    content: ' ▼';
  }

  body.has-service-sidebar main {
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   EXPANDING IMAGE GALLERY (Case Studies)
   ====================================================================== */
.case-gallery {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: stretch;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.case-gallery__item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-width: 60px;
  margin: 6px;
  background: var(--optionBackground, var(--color-primary));
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  transition: flex-grow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.05, 0.61, 0.41, 0.95),
              margin 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.05, 0.61, 0.41, 0.95),
              min-width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.05, 0.61, 0.41, 0.95),
              max-width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.05, 0.61, 0.41, 0.95),
              border-radius 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.05, 0.61, 0.41, 0.95);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
}

.case-gallery__item.is-active {
  flex-grow: 10000;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background-size: cover;
}

.case-gallery__item:not(.is-active) {
  flex-grow: 1;
  max-width: 80px;
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.case-gallery__shadow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 140px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.05, 0.61, 0.41, 0.95);
}

.case-gallery__item.is-active .case-gallery__shadow {
  box-shadow: inset 0 -140px 140px -100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

.case-gallery__item:not(.is-active) .case-gallery__shadow {
  bottom: -40px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -120px 0px -120px black;
}

.case-gallery__label {
  display: flex;
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  height: 40px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.05, 0.61, 0.41, 0.95);
}

.case-gallery__item.is-active .case-gallery__label {
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
}

.case-gallery__item:not(.is-active) .case-gallery__label {
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
}

.case-gallery__icon {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  max-width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: white;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.case-gallery__info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.case-gallery__info > div {
  position: relative;
  transition: left 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.05, 0.61, 0.41, 0.95),
              opacity 0.5s ease-out;
}

.case-gallery__item.is-active .case-gallery__info > div {
  left: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}

.case-gallery__item:not(.is-active) .case-gallery__info > div {
  left: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
}

.case-gallery__main {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.case-gallery__sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

/* Hover state: halfway expand */
.case-gallery__item.is-hovered:not(.is-active) {
  flex-grow: 3;
  max-width: 200px;
}

/* Responsive: hide items on small screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-gallery {
    height: 320px;
  }
  .case-gallery__item:nth-child(n+5) {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .case-gallery {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .case-gallery__item:nth-child(n+4) {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   CASE STUDY DETAIL PAGE
   ====================================================================== */
.case-detail__hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.case-detail__metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.case-detail__metric {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.case-detail__metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
}

.case-detail__metric-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .case-detail__metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ======================================================================
   CASE STUDY GRID CARDS (page-04)
   ====================================================================== */
.case-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .case-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .case-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.case-grid__card {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.case-grid__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.case-grid__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.case-grid__content {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.case-grid__content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.case-grid__content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
}

.case-grid__stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.case-grid__stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.case-grid__stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* DESIGN CHANGES — Additional Styles */

/* Hide footer solutions column and cities across all pages */
.footer-new__cities {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Quiz Next button — larger with arrow */
.quiz__nav .btn {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

/* Service CTA section — visually appealing */
.service-cta {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 42, 74, 1), rgba(44, 64, 112, 0.95));
  z-index: 0;
}

.service-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(44, 64, 112, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.service-cta .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-cta h2 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
}

.service-cta h2::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
}

.service-cta p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  max-width: 50ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.service-cta .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: background var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-cta .btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

/* Readiness section — remove gray lines, bring heading closer to quiz */
.readiness-section-heading {
  border: none;
}

/* END OF STYLESHEET */