/* ==========================================================================
   MANTORIUS - ACCA PRACTICE STYLESHEET
   Brand Palette:
     Primary Brand:    #0F2B27 (Deep Forest Teal)
     Secondary Brand:  #28443F (Dark Teal)
     Accent:           #AC8C62 (Muted Champagne Gold)
     Warm Neutral:     #B4ACA1 (Taupe Beige)
     Background:       #FFFFFF (Pure White)
     Soft Background:  #FFFFFF (Pure White)
     Text Primary:     #172A27 (Charcoal Teal)
     Text Secondary:   #65716E (Muted Gray)
     Border:           #D9D5CF (Soft Taupe)
     Pure White:       #FFFFFF (White)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --primary: #0F2B27;
  --secondary: #28443F;
  --accent: #AC8C62;
  --neutral: #B4ACA1;
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft: #FFFFFF;
  --text: #172A27;
  --text-muted: #505B58;
  --border: #D9D5CF;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;
  --radius-btn: var(--radius-sm);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.12);
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Motion Tokens (Emil Kowalski Philosophy) */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
  --ease-drawer: cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
  --duration-press: 160ms;
  --duration-subtle: 180ms;
  --duration-card: 220ms;
  --duration-modal: 250ms;
  --duration-reveal: 380ms;
  --header-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --header-duration: 320ms;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

body {
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Text', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

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

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* Typography — Apple Optical Sizing & Dynamic Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Display', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.008em;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.label-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; /* optical positive tracking for small uppercase text */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.label-pill::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* Layout */
.container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

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

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}
.section-dark h2, .section-dark h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section-dark p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 54px;
}
.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.section-header h2 {
  margin: 8px 0 16px;
}

.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition:
    transform var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out),
    background-color var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out),
    border-color var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out),
    color var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}

.btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
}

.btn i {
  transition: transform var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out);
}

.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .btn:hover i.fa-arrow-right {
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
  .btn-accent:hover {
    background-color: #96784f;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.3);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.2);
  }
  .btn-white:hover {
    background-color: #f2f2ef;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  }
  .btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-group.centered {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* TOPBAR */
.topbar {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.topbar-left, .topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.topbar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.topbar-item i {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.topbar-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.topbar-socials a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
.topbar-socials a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* NAVBAR — Apple Frosted Translucent Glass */
.navbar {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(217, 213, 207, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.04);
  transition: background-color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              backdrop-filter var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              -webkit-backdrop-filter var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              border-color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              box-shadow var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease);
}
.navbar.is-scrolled:not(.navbar-transparent) {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(217, 213, 207, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08);
}
.navbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: height var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease), padding var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease);
}
.navbar.is-scrolled:not(.navbar-transparent) .navbar-inner {
  height: 66px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nav-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transform: scale(1);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease);
  will-change: transform;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.navbar.is-scrolled:not(.navbar-transparent) .nav-logo-img {
  transform: scale(0.88);
}
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out), background-color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-link:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: transform var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Nav Dropdown — Apple Translucent Surface */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 230px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.12), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 10px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform-origin: top center;
  transform: translateY(6px) scale(0.97);
  transition:
    opacity var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out),
    transform var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out),
    visibility var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1100;
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item:focus-within .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.nav-dropdown li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  transition:
    background-color var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out),
    color var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out),
    transform var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .nav-dropdown li a:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-soft);
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-hamburger:active {
  transform: scale(0.9);
}

/* Off-canvas Mobile Menu — Apple Sheet Material */
.offcanvas-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  z-index: 1998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  touch-action: none;
  overscroll-behavior: none;
  transition: opacity 300ms var(--ease-out), visibility 300ms var(--ease-out);
  will-change: opacity;
}
.offcanvas-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.offcanvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: min(320px, 86vw);
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(30px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px) saturate(190%);
  z-index: 1999;
  padding: calc(32px + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px)) 24px calc(32px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  box-shadow: -16px 0 48px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.15);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 420ms var(--ease-drawer), visibility 420ms var(--ease-drawer);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  will-change: transform;
}
.offcanvas.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Mobile Menu Open - Rock-Solid Background Scroll & Touch Lock */
html.menu-open-locked {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  overscroll-behavior: none !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: auto !important;
}

body.menu-open-locked {
  position: fixed !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  overscroll-behavior: none !important;
  touch-action: none !important;
}

/* Freeze background site interactivity so only header/menu is working */
body.menu-open-locked > *:not(.offcanvas):not(.offcanvas-overlay):not(.navbar) {
  pointer-events: none !important;
  user-select: none !important;
}
.offcanvas-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  float: right;
  transition: transform var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out), color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
}
.offcanvas-close:active {
  transform: scale(0.9);
}
.offcanvas-close:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.offcanvas-logo {
  margin: 36px 0 28px;
}
.offcanvas-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.offcanvas-nav a {
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  display: block;
}
.offcanvas-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.offcanvas-dropdown-title {
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.offcanvas-sub {
  padding-left: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 6px 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO BANNER (FOR SUBPAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
  padding: 135px 0 65px !important;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-banner h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
}
.page-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.page-breadcrumbs span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO & COLLAGE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   TWO-TIER EXECUTIVE HEADER (Withum & NCheng Style)
   State A: Transparent over hero with crisp white accents
   State A (Hovered): Turns pure solid white with dark typography & logo crossfade
   State B (Scrolled): Sticky compact bar with utility tier collapsed
   ========================================================================== */

/* Logo Container supporting smooth crossfade between white and dark brand marks */
.nav-logo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 48px;
}

.nav-logo-wrap .nav-logo-img {
  display: block;
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: opacity var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              transform var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.nav-logo-wrap .logo-white {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.nav-logo-wrap .logo-dark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Header Base: Transparent State at Top of Page */
.navbar-transparent {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
  backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
  transition: background-color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              backdrop-filter var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              -webkit-backdrop-filter var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              border-color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              box-shadow var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease);
  will-change: background-color, border-color, box-shadow;
}

.navbar-transparent .navbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 82px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: height var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              padding var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease);
}

/* Right Header Area containing Primary Navigation */
.nav-right-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0;
  flex: 1;
  margin-left: 36px;
}

/* Tier 1: Utility Bar (Deprecated / Removed) */
.nav-utility-row,
.nav-utility-divider {
  display: none !important;
  max-height: 0 !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* Tier 2: Primary Navigation Row */
.nav-primary-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 22px;
}

.nav-primary-row .nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.navbar-transparent .nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              background-color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              opacity var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease) !important;
  opacity: 0.96;
}

.navbar-transparent .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.navbar-transparent .nav-item:hover .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.navbar-transparent .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-transparent .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Search Trigger Button */
.nav-search-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              transform 0.2s ease,
              background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-search-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.nav-search-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.94);
}

/* Contact Us Button */
.navbar-transparent .btn-nav-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #0F2B27 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  padding: 9px 22px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  transition: background var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              border-color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              box-shadow var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              padding var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              font-size var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              transform 0.2s ease !important;
}

.navbar-transparent .btn-nav-pill:hover {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.45) !important;
}

.navbar-transparent .btn-nav-pill:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* Nav Dropdown for Transparent Header */
.navbar-transparent .nav-dropdown {
  background: rgba(15, 36, 32, 0.98);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.navbar-transparent .nav-dropdown a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.navbar-transparent .nav-dropdown a:hover {
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.18);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Button */
.navbar-transparent .nav-hamburger {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transition: background-color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              border-color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              box-shadow var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
              transform 0.15s ease !important;
}

.navbar-transparent .nav-hamburger i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOVER STATE: SMOOTHLY TURNS SOLID WHITE WITH LUXURY HIGH CONTRAST
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar-transparent:hover,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
}

/* Logo Crossfade on Hover: White Fades Out, Dark Fades In */
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-logo-wrap .logo-white,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-logo-wrap .logo-white,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-logo-wrap .logo-white {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-logo-wrap .logo-dark,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-logo-wrap .logo-dark,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-logo-wrap .logo-dark {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Utility Row Links on Hover */
.navbar-transparent:hover .utility-link,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .utility-link,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .utility-link {
  color: #556360;
}
.navbar-transparent:hover .utility-link:hover,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .utility-link:hover,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .utility-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Utility Divider on Hover */
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-utility-divider,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-utility-divider,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-utility-divider {
  background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.1);
}

/* Primary Nav Links on Hover */
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-link,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-link,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-link {
  color: #172A27 !important;
}
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-link.active,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-link.active,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* Search Button on Hover */
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-search-btn,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-search-btn,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-search-btn {
  color: #172A27;
}
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-search-btn:hover,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-search-btn:hover,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-search-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Contact Us Button on Hover */
.navbar-transparent:hover .btn-nav-pill,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .btn-nav-pill,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .btn-nav-pill {
  background: #0F2B27 !important;
  border-color: #0F2B27 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.22) !important;
}
.navbar-transparent:hover .btn-nav-pill:hover,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .btn-nav-pill:hover,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .btn-nav-pill:hover {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.45) !important;
}

/* Dropdown Surface on Hover */
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-dropdown,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-dropdown,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-dropdown {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.12);
}
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-dropdown a,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-dropdown a,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-dropdown a {
  color: #172A27;
}
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-dropdown a:hover,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-dropdown a:hover,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-dropdown a:hover {
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Hamburger on Hover */
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-hamburger,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-hamburger,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-hamburger {
  border-color: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.16) !important;
  background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.06) !important;
  color: #0F2B27 !important;
}
.navbar-transparent:hover .nav-hamburger i,
.navbar-transparent:focus-within .nav-hamburger i,
.navbar-transparent.is-hovered .nav-hamburger i {
  color: #0F2B27 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLLED STICKY STATE: SOLID COMPACT BAR WITH UTILITY TIER COLLAPSED
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08) !important;
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .navbar-inner {
  height: 68px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-right-area {
  gap: 0;
}

/* Collapse Utility Tier Smoothly on Scroll */
.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-utility-row {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-utility-divider {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Logo Crossfade and Scale on Scroll */
.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-logo-wrap .logo-white {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: scale(0.88);
}
.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-logo-wrap .logo-dark {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.88);
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-link {
  color: #172A27 !important;
  opacity: 1;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-search-btn {
  color: #172A27;
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-search-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .btn-nav-pill {
  background: #0F2B27 !important;
  border-color: #0F2B27 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.22) !important;
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .btn-nav-pill:hover {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.45) !important;
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-dropdown {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.12);
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-dropdown a {
  color: #172A27;
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-dropdown a:hover {
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-hamburger {
  border-color: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.16) !important;
  background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.06) !important;
}

.navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-hamburger i {
  color: #0F2B27 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE QUICK SEARCH MODAL OVERLAY
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 100px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 280ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              visibility 280ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-search-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-search-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 18, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.nav-search-modal-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 620px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.28);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-16px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.nav-search-overlay.active .nav-search-modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.nav-search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08);
}

.nav-search-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-right: 14px;
}

.nav-search-input-wrap input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text);
  background: transparent;
}

.nav-search-input-wrap input::placeholder {
  color: #929c99;
}

.nav-search-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #65716E;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}

.nav-search-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-soft);
}

.nav-search-results {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: #fafaf9;
}

.search-suggest-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #727e7b;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.search-suggest-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.search-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.search-tag:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE FULL-VIEWPORT HERO & BULLETPROOF 3S KEN BURNS SLIDESHOW
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-figgus {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #0a1412;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 110px 0 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Background Slideshow Layer */
.hero-slideshow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: opacity;
}

/* Active slide is on top, fading in */
.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Previous slide holds visible underneath until active finishes crossfade */
.hero-slide.is-prev {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Ken Burns Slow Zoom Image */
.hero-slide-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  transform: scale(1.0);
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-slide.is-active .hero-slide-img {
  animation: heroKenBurnsZoom 6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) forwards;
}

.hero-slide.is-prev .hero-slide-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

@keyframes heroKenBurnsZoom {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1.0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.07);
  }
}

/* Luxury Emerald/Amber Vignette Overlay for Crisp Readability */
.hero-slideshow-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(10, 20, 18, 0.58) 0%,
    rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.45) 45%,
    rgba(10, 20, 18, 0.78) 100%
  );
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slideshow-overlay::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 30%,
    rgba(10, 20, 18, 0.55) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-figgus::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 25%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 800px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.25) 0%, rgba(15, 43, 39, 0) 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -20%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(60px);
  animation: appleAuraGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Center Content Area */
.hero-center-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1020px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.5);
  color: #eed6b3;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-headline {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.4vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.hero-subtext {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.3vw, 1.16rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.hero-btn-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Bottom Divider Line with Diamond Marker & Meta Row matching ncheng.com */
.hero-bottom-bar {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
}

.hero-rule-line {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-rule-line .diamond-marker {
  background: #0a1412;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  padding: 0 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-bottom-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-slide.is-active .hero-slide-img,
  .hero-slide.is-prev .hero-slide-img {
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .hero-slide {
    transition: opacity 0.5s linear !important;
  }
}

@keyframes appleHeroEntrance {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.97);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes appleAuraGlow {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: translate(-50%, -20%) scale(0.95);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translate(-50%, -22%) scale(1.1);
  }
}

/* COLLAGE CONTAINER */
.hero-collage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.collage-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Card 1: Left Top (Quote Card) */
.card-quote-dark {
  background-color: #152522;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.card-quote-dark .quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.card-quote-dark p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.quote-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.quote-avatars {
  display: flex;
}
.quote-avatars img {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-left: -10px;
}
.quote-avatars img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}
.quote-client-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Card 2: Left Bottom (Last Transactions Card) */
.card-transactions-white {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.trans-head {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.wallet-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #8c6f49 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.wallet-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.wallet-amount {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.trans-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.trans-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.trans-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.trans-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-color: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.trans-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.trans-date {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.trans-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #c94040;
}

/* Card 3: Center (Tall Video Image Card) */
.card-video-center {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-height: 520px;
}
.card-video-center img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.play-btn-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.9);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out),
    background-color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  animation: pulseGlow 2.8s infinite var(--ease-out);
}
.play-btn-pulse:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .play-btn-pulse:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: var(--accent);
  }
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.5), 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0), 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(172, 140, 98, 0), 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }
}

/* Card 4: Right Top (Balance Card) */
.card-balance-white {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.bal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.bal-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #27ae60;
}
.bal-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.bal-stat-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.bal-stat-num {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.bal-trend-green {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #27ae60;
  background: rgba(39, 174, 96, 0.12);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.bal-trend-orange {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e67e22;
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.12);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.sparkline-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Card 5: Right Bottom (4.2K+ Accent Card) */
.card-counter-accent {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.accent-card-icon {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.accent-card-icon span {
  width: 8px;
  height: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.accent-card-icon span:nth-child(2) {
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--white);
}
.counter-big-val {
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.card-counter-accent p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTINUOUS SCROLLING ACCREDITATION MARQUEE (ONE LINE INFINITE)
   ========================================================================== */
.partner-strip {
  padding: 24px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden !important;
  position: relative;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.partner-strip::before,
.partner-strip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.partner-strip::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--white) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}
.partner-strip::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--white) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  width: max-content !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  -webkit-animation: scroll-marquee 45s linear infinite !important;
  animation: scroll-marquee 45s linear infinite !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  -webkit-animation-play-state: paused;
}
.marquee-content {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 36px !important;
  padding-right: 36px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  max-width: none !important;
}
.partner-brand {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--neutral);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.partner-brand:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.partner-sep {
  color: var(--border);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

@-webkit-keyframes scroll-marquee {
  0% {
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes scroll-marquee {
  0% {
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CARDS & COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */
/* Service Card */
.service-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  transition:
    transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
    border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  will-change: transform;
}
.service-card:active {
  transform: scale(0.99);
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
  }
  .service-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
}
.service-num {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.service-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition:
    background-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
    color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
    transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
}
.service-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.service-link:hover {
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Feature/Why Us Card - Modern Bento Style */
.feature-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.04);
}
.feature-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.feature-box .f-icon,
.feature-box .feature-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.feature-box:hover .f-icon,
.feature-box:hover .feature-icon-box {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.feature-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.feature-box p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Case Study Card */
.case-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
    border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}
.case-card:active {
  transform: scale(0.99);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .case-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }
}
.case-img-holder {
  height: 220px;
  background-color: var(--bg-soft);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.case-img-holder img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 350ms var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .case-card:hover .case-img-holder img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}
.case-card-body {
  padding: 28px;
}
.case-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.case-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.case-metrics-bar {
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.case-metrics-bar span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.case-metrics-bar strong {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Pricing Card */
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pricing-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.price-tag {
  margin: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
}
.price-currency {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.price-amount {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.price-period {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.pricing-features {
  margin: 28px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.pricing-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.pricing-features li i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Team Card */
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.team-img-wrap {
  height: 280px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.team-info {
  padding: 24px;
}
.team-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.team-role {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.team-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.team-socials a {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.team-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Testimonial Card */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.testi-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.testimonial-card p {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.testi-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.testi-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.testi-desig {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Blog Card */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.blog-thumb {
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.blog-body {
  padding: 26px;
}
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blog-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.blog-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-body h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.blog-body p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.blog-read-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.faq-header {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-header:active {
  transform: scale(0.995);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .faq-header:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
  }
}
.faq-icon {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 220ms var(--ease-out), opacity 220ms var(--ease-out);
  will-change: max-height, opacity;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-content {
  opacity: 1;
}
.faq-content-inner {
  padding: 0 26px 22px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Forms */
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.12);
}
textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 130px;
}

/* VIDEO POPUP MODAL — Apple Translucent Scrim */
.video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition:
    opacity var(--duration-modal) var(--ease-out),
    visibility var(--duration-modal) var(--ease-out);
  padding: 20px;
  will-change: opacity;
}
.video-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.video-modal-content {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: scale(0.96);
  opacity: 0;
  transform-origin: center;
  transition:
    transform var(--duration-modal) var(--ease-out),
    opacity var(--duration-modal) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.video-modal.active .video-modal-content {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}
.video-modal-content iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}
.video-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -45px;
  right: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out),
    color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
}
.video-modal-close:active {
  transform: scale(0.9);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .video-modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
  }
}

/* FOOTER */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  max-width: 300px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.footer-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.acca-badge-footer {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.4);
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-col ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-left: 6px;
}
.footer-newsletter-box p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
}
.newsletter-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.footer-social-row a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social-row a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-collage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 600px;
  }
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .topbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-hamburger {
    display: block;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 65px 0;
  }
  .grid-3, .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   UPDATED EXACT FIGGUS-STYLE FOOTER & APPOINTMENT CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-cta-wrapper {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 0 0 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.footer-cta-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554224155-6726b3ff858f?w=1400&auto=format&fit=crop&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 35%;
  padding: 75px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.2);
}
.footer-cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 36, 32, 0.78) 0%, rgba(9, 21, 19, 0.88) 100%);
}
.footer-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.footer-cta-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-cta-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-cta-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.footer-cta-content .btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 34px;
}
.footer-cta-content .btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: #96784f;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Main Site Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 90%, #203530 0%, #12211e 55%, #0a1412 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding: 70px 0 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::after {
  content: 'MANTORIUS';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: 40px;
  font-size: 7.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
}
.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.footer-brand-col .footer-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-copyright-top {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.footer-nav-col h3, .footer-nav-col h5 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.footer-nav-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.footer-nav-col ul li,
.footer-nav-col ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-nav-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.footer-bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 45px;
}
.footer-newsletter-area {
  max-width: 440px;
}
.footer-newsletter-area h3, .footer-newsletter-area h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-newsletter-area p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-newsletter-form {
  display: block;
  max-width: 380px;
}
.blog-newsletter-form {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}
.footer-newsletter-fields {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 380px;
  width: 100%;
}
.footer-input-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #141b1a;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}
.footer-input-pill:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: #182220;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.2);
}
.footer-pill-icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.footer-input-pill input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  flex-grow: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0;
}
.footer-input-pill input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.footer-newsletter-submit-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: inherit;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.35);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.footer-newsletter-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #c29f70;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.45);
}
.footer-newsletter-submit-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Legacy fallback */
.footer-newsletter-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #141b1a;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 380px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-name-pill, .footer-email-pill {
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 18px;
}
.blog-newsletter-form .footer-newsletter-fields {
  max-width: 100%;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .blog-newsletter-form .footer-newsletter-fields {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .blog-newsletter-form .footer-input-pill {
    flex: 1;
  }
  .blog-newsletter-form .footer-newsletter-submit-btn {
    width: auto;
    padding: 0 26px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    margin-top: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}
.footer-newsletter-pill:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.footer-newsletter-pill input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.footer-newsletter-pill input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.footer-newsletter-pill button {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-newsletter-pill button:hover {
  background: #c29f70;
  color: var(--white);
}
.newsletter-submitted-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 10px 0;
  animation: newsletterFadeIn 0.35s ease forwards;
}
.footer-newsletter-form .newsletter-submitted-box {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
  color: #4ade80;
}
.footer-newsletter-form .newsletter-submitted-box .newsletter-submitted-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #4ade80;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.footer-newsletter-form .newsletter-submitted-box .newsletter-submitted-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.blog-newsletter-form .newsletter-submitted-box {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  color: #15803d;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 16px auto;
  text-align: left;
}
.blog-newsletter-form .newsletter-submitted-box .newsletter-submitted-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #15803d;
}
.blog-newsletter-form .newsletter-submitted-box .newsletter-submitted-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #166534;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-weight: 400;
}
@keyframes newsletterFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
.footer-consent-wrap {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.footer-consent-wrap input[type="checkbox"] {
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-consent-wrap label {
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
.footer-consent-wrap label a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.footer-consent-wrap label a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}
.blog-newsletter-form .footer-consent-wrap {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-newsletter-form .footer-consent-wrap label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .footer-cta-card {
    padding: 50px 20px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE & TABLET RESPONSIVE FIXES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Prevent any horizontal overflow */
html, body {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .navbar-inner,
  .navbar-transparent .navbar-inner,
  .navbar.is-scrolled .navbar-inner,
  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .navbar-inner {
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 20px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .hero-bottom-bar,
  .hero-bottom-meta {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .navbar .nav-menu {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .navbar .nav-hamburger {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .navbar-transparent .nav-right-area {
    margin-left: auto !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
  }
  .navbar-transparent .nav-utility-row,
  .navbar-transparent .nav-utility-divider {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .navbar-transparent .nav-primary-row {
    width: auto !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .navbar-transparent .nav-search-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* ==========================================================================
     MOBILE NAVIGATION HEADER (RESPONSIVE & ADAPTIVE)
     ========================================================================== */

  /* 1. Transparent Executive Header (Homepage - Over Hero) */
  .navbar-transparent {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow-x: clip !important;
    z-index: 1000 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 18, 16, 0.78) 0%, rgba(8, 18, 16, 0.3) 65%, transparent 100%) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    transition: background var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                backdrop-filter var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                -webkit-backdrop-filter var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                border-color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                box-shadow var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease) !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08) !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-brand,
  .navbar .nav-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-logo-wrap {
    height: 38px !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-logo-wrap .nav-logo-img {
    height: 36px !important;
    max-width: 140px !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-logo-wrap .logo-white {
    transform: scale(1);
    transform-origin: left center !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-logo-wrap .logo-white {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: scale(0.92) !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-logo-wrap .logo-dark {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
    transform-origin: left center !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-logo-wrap .logo-dark {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.92) !important;
  }

  .navbar-inner,
  .navbar-transparent .navbar-inner {
    height: 64px !important;
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    transition: height var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                padding var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease) !important;
  }

  .navbar.is-scrolled .navbar-inner,
  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .navbar-inner {
    height: 56px !important;
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-right-area {
    margin-left: auto !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-utility-row,
  .navbar-transparent .nav-utility-divider {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-primary-row {
    width: auto !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-search-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .btn-nav-pill {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0F2B27 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
    padding: 7px 15px !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease) !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .btn-nav-pill {
    background: #0F2B27 !important;
    border-color: #0F2B27 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 6px 13px !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.18) !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .btn-nav-pill:active {
    transform: scale(0.95) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-hamburger {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    transition: background-color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                border-color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                box-shadow var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                transform 0.12s ease !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-hamburger {
    background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.06) !important;
    border-color: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.16) !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-hamburger i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    transition: color var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease) !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-hamburger i {
    color: #0F2B27 !important;
  }

  .navbar-transparent .nav-hamburger:hover,
  .navbar-transparent .nav-hamburger:active {
    transform: scale(0.93) !important;
  }

  /* 2. Standard Header (Inner Pages: About, Services, Contact, etc.) */
  .navbar:not(.navbar-transparent) {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.05) !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow-x: clip !important;
    z-index: 1000 !important;
  }

  .navbar:not(.navbar-transparent) .nav-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .navbar:not(.navbar-transparent) .nav-logo-img {
    display: block !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    max-width: 155px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }

  .navbar:not(.navbar-transparent) .nav-actions .btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8986c 0%, #9e7f53 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.35) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.28) !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .navbar:not(.navbar-transparent) .nav-actions .btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.96) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.2) !important;
  }

  .navbar:not(.navbar-transparent) .nav-actions .btn i {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .navbar:not(.navbar-transparent) .nav-actions .btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(2px) !important;
  }

  .navbar:not(.navbar-transparent) .nav-hamburger {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.1) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    transition: background-color 0.15s ease, transform 0.12s ease, border-color 0.15s ease !important;
  }

  .navbar:not(.navbar-transparent) .nav-hamburger i {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
  }

  .navbar:not(.navbar-transparent) .nav-hamburger:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.18) !important;
  }

  .navbar:not(.navbar-transparent) .nav-hamburger:active {
    background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.12) !important;
    transform: scale(0.93) !important;
  }

  /* 3. Common Mobile Navbar Layout */
  .navbar-inner {
    height: 64px !important;
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    transition: height var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                padding var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease) !important;
  }
  .navbar.is-scrolled .navbar-inner {
    height: 56px !important;
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Global Button Sizing for Mobile View */
  .btn {
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .btn i {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  /* Hero Section (Homepage ncheng.com / Figgus style) */
  .hero-figgus {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 95px 0 32px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .hero-center-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    margin: 10px auto 0 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.68rem, 5.2vw, 2.2rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
    max-width: 580px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }

  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin: 0 auto 24px !important;
    max-width: 500px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
  }

  .hero-btn-row {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-btn-row .btn {
    padding: 10px 22px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
    min-width: 140px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Bottom Editorial Divider & Meta Bar - Hidden on Mobile */
  .hero-bottom-bar,
  .hero-bottom-meta {
    display: none !important;
  }


  /* Partner Accreditation Strip - Single Line Continuous Scroll Mobile */
  .partner-strip {
    padding: 16px 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .partner-strip::before,
  .partner-strip::after {
    width: 25px !important;
  }
  .marquee-track {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    width: max-content !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    -webkit-animation: scroll-marquee 38s linear infinite !important;
    animation: scroll-marquee 38s linear infinite !important;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .marquee-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 20px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    max-width: none !important;
  }
  .partner-brand {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
  }
  .partner-sep {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
  }

  /* Typography & Headers */
  h1 { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  /* Grids */
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }
  .grid-3, .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* Page Banner & Breadcrumbs Mobile */
  .page-banner {
    padding: 95px 0 45px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
  .page-banner h1 {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .page-banner p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }
  .page-breadcrumbs {
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px 8px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    padding: 0 8px !important;
  }

  /* Dedicated Service Pages Responsive Grids & Overrides */
  .service-stat-grid,
  div[style*="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr"],
  div[style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr)"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .service-tools-grid,
  div[style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .service-box-card,
  .service-commitment-card,
  div[style*="padding: 36px 30px"],
  div[style*="padding: 32px 28px"] {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }

  /* About Floating Badge fix */
  .about-badge-float {
    position: static !important;
    margin-top: 16px !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Cards */
  .service-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
  .case-card-body {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
  .form-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  /* CTA Banner */
  .footer-cta-card {
    padding: 45px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .footer-cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .footer-cta-content p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  /* Footer Mobile Collapsible Accordion */
  .site-footer {
    padding: 40px 0 24px;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .footer-brand-col {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .footer-brand-col p {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 12px 0 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .footer-nav-col {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .footer-nav-col h3,
  .footer-nav-col h4,
  .footer-nav-col h5 {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 0;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .footer-nav-col h3:hover,
  .footer-nav-col h4:hover,
  .footer-nav-col h5:hover,
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h3,
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h4,
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h5 {
    color: var(--accent);
  }
  .footer-nav-col h3::after,
  .footer-nav-col h4::after,
  .footer-nav-col h5::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), border-color 0.25s ease;
    margin-right: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h3::after,
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h4::after,
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h5::after {
    transform: rotate(-135deg);
    border-color: var(--accent);
  }
  .footer-nav-col ul {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
    transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.25s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  }
  .footer-nav-col.is-open ul {
    max-height: 500px;
    opacity: 1;
    padding: 6px 0 18px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-top: 30px;
  }
  .footer-newsletter-area {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-newsletter-pill {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-legal-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .navbar-inner,
  .navbar-transparent .navbar-inner {
    height: 60px !important;
    padding-left: 14px !important;
    padding-right: 14px !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    transition: height var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                padding var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease) !important;
  }
  .navbar.is-scrolled .navbar-inner,
  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .navbar-inner {
    height: 52px !important;
    padding-left: 14px !important;
    padding-right: 14px !important;
  }
  .nav-logo-wrap {
    height: 34px !important;
  }
  .nav-logo-img,
  .navbar-transparent .nav-logo-img {
    height: 30px !important;
    max-width: 115px !important;
    transform: scale(1);
    transform-origin: left center !important;
    transition: transform var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease) !important;
  }
  .navbar.is-scrolled .nav-logo-img,
  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-logo-img {
    transform: scale(0.92) !important;
  }
  .btn {
    padding: 7px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    gap: 8px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .btn-nav-pill,
  .navbar-transparent .btn-nav-pill {
    padding: 6px 11px !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 6px 11px !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn i {
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
  }
  .nav-hamburger,
  .navbar-transparent .nav-hamburger {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    border-radius: 9px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .nav-hamburger i,
  .navbar-transparent .nav-hamburger i {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }
  .hero-center-wrap {
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    margin: 10px auto 0 !important;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.62rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }
  .hero-btn-row {
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .hero-btn-row .btn {
    padding: 9px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    min-width: 130px !important;
  }
  .page-banner h1 {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .service-stat-item {
    padding: 16px !important;
  }
  .service-stat-num {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  }
  .service-box-card,
  .service-commitment-card {
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .navbar-inner,
  .navbar-transparent .navbar-inner {
    height: 54px !important;
    padding-left: 12px !important;
    padding-right: 12px !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    transition: height var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease),
                padding var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease) !important;
  }
  .navbar.is-scrolled .navbar-inner,
  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .navbar-inner {
    height: 48px !important;
    padding-left: 12px !important;
    padding-right: 12px !important;
  }
  .nav-logo-wrap {
    height: 30px !important;
  }
  .nav-logo-img,
  .navbar-transparent .nav-logo-img {
    height: 26px !important;
    max-width: 96px !important;
    transform: scale(1);
    transform-origin: left center !important;
    transition: transform var(--header-duration) var(--header-ease) !important;
  }
  .navbar.is-scrolled .nav-logo-img,
  .navbar-transparent.is-scrolled .nav-logo-img {
    transform: scale(0.92) !important;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    gap: 6px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .btn-nav-pill,
  .navbar-transparent .btn-nav-pill {
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.66rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.66rem !important;
  }
  .nav-hamburger,
  .navbar-transparent .nav-hamburger {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .nav-hamburger i,
  .navbar-transparent .nav-hamburger i {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  }
  .hero-btn-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .hero-btn-row .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION - PREMIUM FIGGUS-STYLE 12-SERVICE GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.service-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.service-card-top .service-icon-box {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.service-card-top .service-num {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.25);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card-top .service-num {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED SERVICE PAGES - BASE RESPONSIVE CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */
.service-stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.service-stat-item {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
}
.service-stat-num {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.service-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.service-commitment-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.service-box-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 30px;
}
.service-tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.service-tool-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEW ENHANCEMENTS: CALCULATOR, MATRICES, TIMELINES, BADGES & PROFILES
   ========================================================================== */

/* ROI & Fee Estimator */
.roi-calculator-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f1c 0%, #153934 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.roi-calculator-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.roi-calc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}
.roi-control-group {
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.roi-control-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.roi-val-badge {
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.25);
  color: #e5cfaf;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.4);
}
.roi-range-slider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.roi-range-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.roi-select-custom {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.roi-select-custom option {
  background: #0F2B27;
  color: var(--white);
}
.roi-output-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}
.roi-output-headline {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.roi-output-cost {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.roi-output-cost small {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.roi-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: left;
}
.roi-metric-item {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.roi-metric-num {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #e5cfaf;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.roi-metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Quality Assurance Banner */
.qa-guarantee-strip {
  background: #0d221f;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.3);
  padding: 30px 0;
  color: var(--white);
}
.qa-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.qa-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}
.qa-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.2);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.qa-text h3, .qa-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.qa-text p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Industry Verticals Grid */
.industry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.industry-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.industry-card-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.industry-metrics-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #f4ede2;
  color: #795d37;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Service Comparison Table / Matrix */
.comparison-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 780px;
  text-align: left;
}
.comparison-table th, .comparison-table td {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.comparison-table th {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.comparison-table th.col-mantorius, .comparison-table td.col-mantorius {
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.08);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--accent);
}
.comparison-table th.col-mantorius {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.comparison-check {
  color: #27ae60;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.comparison-cross {
  color: #c0392b;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.comparison-warn {
  color: #e67e22;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Timeline Milestones */
.milestones-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.milestones-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--border);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.milestone-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 50%;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.milestone-item:nth-child(odd) {
  left: 0;
  text-align: right;
}
.milestone-item:nth-child(even) {
  left: 50%;
  text-align: left;
}
.milestone-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary);
  z-index: 2;
}
.milestone-item:nth-child(odd) .milestone-dot {
  right: -9px;
}
.milestone-item:nth-child(even) .milestone-dot {
  left: -9px;
}
.milestone-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.milestone-year {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: #f7f3ee;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Partner Profile Card */
.partner-profile-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.partner-profile-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
}
.partner-photo-col {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
}
.partner-photo-col img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}
.partner-info-col {
  padding: 44px;
}

/* Ethics Charter Grid & Mobile Accordion */
.ethics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.ethics-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.ethics-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ethics-card-header {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  display: block;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: default;
  outline: none;
}
.ethics-header-main {
  display: block;
}
.ethics-icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
}
.ethics-card-header h3, .ethics-card-header h4 {
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.ethics-toggle-icon {
  display: none;
}
.ethics-card-body {
  max-height: none;
  overflow: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}
.ethics-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ethics-card-body {
    max-height: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }
  .ethics-card-header {
    pointer-events: none;
    cursor: default;
  }
  .ethics-toggle-icon {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Ethics Charter Mobile Accordion View */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ethics-grid.ethics-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .ethics-card {
    padding: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
                box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
                border-left-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out);
  }
  .ethics-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .ethics-card.active {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    border-left-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08);
  }
  .ethics-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    touch-action: manipulation;
    user-select: none;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: background-color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
  }
  .ethics-card-header * {
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ethics-card-header:active {
    background-color: var(--bg-soft);
  }
  .ethics-header-main {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .ethics-icon {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: background-color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out),
                color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
  }
  .ethics-card.active .ethics-icon {
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.16);
    color: var(--accent);
  }
  .ethics-card-header h3, .ethics-card-header h4 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--primary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }
  .ethics-toggle-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.06);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-left: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
                background-color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out),
                color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
  }
  .ethics-card.active .ethics-toggle-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .ethics-card-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height 280ms var(--ease-out),
                opacity 220ms var(--ease-out);
    will-change: max-height, opacity;
  }
  .ethics-card.active .ethics-card-body {
    max-height: 400px;
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .ethics-card-body p {
    padding: 0 18px 18px 68px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ethics-card-header {
    padding: 14px 15px;
  }
  .ethics-header-main {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .ethics-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }
  .ethics-card-header h3, .ethics-card-header h4 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .ethics-card-body p {
    padding: 0 15px 15px 15px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }
}


/* SLA Guarantee Banner & Location Card */
.sla-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, #1a423c 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 30px;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
}
.location-feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .roi-calc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .qa-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .industry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .milestones-wrap::before {
    left: 20px;
  }
  .milestone-item {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 54px;
    padding-right: 15px;
    text-align: left !important;
    left: 0 !important;
  }
  .milestone-item .milestone-dot {
    left: 11px !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }
  .partner-profile-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .partner-photo-col {
    max-height: 340px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .qa-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .industry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .roi-calculator-wrapper {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
  .sla-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE PAGE MASTER ENHANCEMENTS: COMPARISON, METRIC PILLS, CTA, DELIVERABLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Metric Pills */
.hero-metric-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 22px 0 28px;
}
.metric-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.35);
  color: #f1ede7;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.metric-pill i {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Before vs After Comparison Grid */
.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.comparison-col {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.before-col {
  background: #FFF9F8;
  border-color: #F5C6CB;
}
.before-col .comparison-badge {
  background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.12);
  color: #C02B3A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.25);
}
.after-col {
  background: #F4F8F7;
  border-color: #B5D7CF;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.06);
}
.after-col .comparison-badge {
  background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.25);
}
.comparison-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.comparison-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.comparison-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.comparison-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.before-col .comparison-item i {
  color: #dc3545;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.after-col .comparison-item i {
  color: #198754;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Comprehensive Deliverables Checklist */
.deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.deliverable-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.deliverable-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.deliverable-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.deliverable-content h3, .deliverable-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.deliverable-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.deliverable-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* High-Impact Direct Booking CTA Banner */
.direct-partner-cta {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, #203f39 0%, #0d221e 65%, #071512 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 44px;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  margin: 50px 0 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.direct-partner-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.partner-cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.partner-cta-info h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.partner-cta-info p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.partner-cta-triggers {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.partner-badge-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.partner-badge-box .partner-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #F4E8D7;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.partner-badge-box .partner-title {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.partner-details-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.partner-details-list a {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--accent);
}

/* Authority Outbound Badges */
.authority-badges-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.authority-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.authority-badge:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.authority-badge i {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Sister Services Grid */
.sister-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.sister-service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.sister-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.sister-service-card h3, .sister-service-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sister-service-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.sister-service-card .service-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.sister-service-card:hover .service-link {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for service enhancements */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .deliverables-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .partner-cta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sister-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROOF, TRUST & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP EXTENSIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Filter Navigation */
.filter-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.filter-btn {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Trust Metrics Bar */
.trust-metrics-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #1a423c 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.trust-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-metric-item .metric-val, .trust-metric-item h3 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.trust-metric-item p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Quote Hero Banner */
.quote-hero-banner {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, #243d37 0%, #132420 60%, #0a1412 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 50px 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.25);
}
.quote-hero-banner::before {
  content: "\f10d";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 30px;
  font-size: 6rem;
  color: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.12);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.quote-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.quote-hero-content blockquote {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.quote-hero-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.quote-hero-author img {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  object-fit: cover;
}
.quote-hero-author .author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.quote-hero-author .author-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Video Showcase Box */
.video-showcase-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
}
.video-thumb-container {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.video-thumb-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.video-play-overlay:hover {
  background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.6);
}
.play-btn-circle {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.video-play-overlay:hover .play-btn-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.video-showcase-details {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Lead Partner Spotlight */
.lead-partner-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #132420 0%, #0a1412 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}
.lead-partner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.lead-partner-info h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.lead-partner-title {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.lead-partner-bio {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.lead-partner-contacts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.lead-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.lead-contact-item i {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Job Cards & Career Sections */
.job-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.job-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.job-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.job-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.job-tag {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.job-tag.salary {
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.14);
  color: #795d38;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.28);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .job-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .job-card-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .job-tag.salary {
    align-self: flex-start;
    white-space: normal;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
}

/* Table of Contents & Blog Enhancements */
.toc-card {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: 26px 30px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}
.toc-card h2, .toc-card h3, .toc-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.toc-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.toc-list a {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.toc-list a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Comparison Tables */
.comparison-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 36px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pro-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.pro-table th {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.pro-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
}
.pro-table tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.pro-table tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.08);
}

/* Callout Note Boxes */
.callout-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 30px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.callout-box.warning {
  border-left-color: #d9534f;
  background: #fff9f9;
}
.callout-box h4, .callout-box h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Author Box */
.author-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.author-box img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

/* Case Study Before/After Split */
.before-after-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.before-card {
  background: #fff5f5;
  border: 1px solid #fed7d7;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
}
.after-card {
  background: #f0fff4;
  border: 1px solid #c6f6d5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .trust-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .video-showcase-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .lead-partner-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .lead-partner-img {
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .lead-partner-contacts {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .author-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .author-box img {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .before-after-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .trust-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .lead-partner-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TECHNICAL SEO, UTILITIES, LEGAL & PERFORMANCE EXTENSIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Image Responsiveness & Lazy Loading */
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

img[loading="lazy"] {
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease-in;
}

/* Responsive Display Utilities */
.d-none {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .d-md-block {
    display: block !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .d-lg-block {
    display: block !important;
  }
}

/* Legal Pages Styling */
.legal-wrapper {
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
}

.legal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.legal-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.legal-sidebar h2, .legal-sidebar h3, .legal-sidebar h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.legal-nav {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.legal-nav a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}

.legal-nav a:hover,
.legal-nav a.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.legal-content {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.legal-meta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.3);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.legal-section {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.legal-section:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.legal-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 20px 0 12px;
}

.legal-section p {
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.legal-section ul {
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.legal-section li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.legal-callout {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.legal-callout h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.legal-contact-card {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.legal-contact-card h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.legal-contact-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.legal-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.legal-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.legal-contact-list a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Thank You Page Styling */
.thankyou-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0 50px;
}

.success-badge-icon {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(39, 174, 96, 0.12);
  color: #27ae60;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(39, 174, 96, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(39, 174, 96, 0.05);
  animation: pulse-success 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-success {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(39, 174, 96, 0.3); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(39, 174, 96, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(39, 174, 96, 0); }
}

.thankyou-confirmation-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-step {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-step.active-step {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.step-number {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.active-step .step-number {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.timeline-step h3, .timeline-step h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.timeline-step p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hotline-banner {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, #243d37 0%, #0F2B27 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.hotline-info h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hotline-info p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.hotline-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.reading-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.reading-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.reading-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.reading-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.reading-card h3, .reading-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.reading-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.reading-card-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* 404 Custom Revamped Styling */
.error-section {
  padding: 60px 0 90px;
}

.error-badge-404 {
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.error-badge-404 span {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.error-search-box {
  max-width: 550px;
  margin: 32px auto;
  position: relative;
}

.error-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 52px 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.error-search-box input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.15);
}

.error-search-box i {
  position: absolute;
  right: 22px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.directory-container {
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.directory-category-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.directory-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.dir-service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dir-service-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.dir-service-card i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dir-service-card span {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.dir-pages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.dir-page-pill {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.dir-page-pill:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.dir-contact-card {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .legal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .legal-sidebar {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .reading-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .directory-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .dir-pages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .dir-contact-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hotline-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .directory-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .dir-pages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .legal-content {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .thankyou-confirmation-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER MOBILE / TABLET COLLAPSIBLE ACCORDION (<= 991px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .site-footer {
    padding: 40px 0 24px;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  }
  .footer-brand-col {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .footer-brand-col p {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 12px 0 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .footer-nav-col {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .footer-nav-col h3,
  .footer-nav-col h4,
  .footer-nav-col h5 {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 16px 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .footer-nav-col h3:hover,
  .footer-nav-col h4:hover,
  .footer-nav-col h5:hover,
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h3,
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h4,
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h5 {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
  }
  .footer-nav-col h3::after,
  .footer-nav-col h4::after,
  .footer-nav-col h5::after {
    content: '' !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    transform: rotate(45deg) !important;
    transition: transform var(--duration-card, 0.3s) var(--ease-out, ease), border-color var(--duration-subtle, 0.25s) var(--ease-out, ease) !important;
    margin-right: 6px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h3::after,
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h4::after,
  .footer-nav-col.is-open h5::after {
    transform: rotate(-135deg) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  }
  .footer-nav-col ul {
    max-height: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
    transition: max-height 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 240ms ease, padding 240ms ease !important;
  }
  .footer-nav-col.is-open ul {
    max-height: 500px !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    padding: 6px 0 18px !important;
  }
  .footer-nav-col ul li a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 0;
  }
  .footer-newsletter-form {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .footer-newsletter-fields {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .footer-legal-links {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 12px 20px !important;
    padding-top: 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }
}

/* Ensure desktop footer is uncollapsed, has no chevron, and normal cursor */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-nav-col h3,
  .footer-nav-col h4,
  .footer-nav-col h5 {
    cursor: default !important;
  }
  .footer-nav-col h3::after,
  .footer-nav-col h4::after,
  .footer-nav-col h5::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .footer-nav-col ul {
    max-height: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOTION SYSTEM (EMIL KOWALSKI PHILOSOPHY)
   Scroll Reveals, Stagger Entrances & Accessibility
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hardware-accelerated Scroll Reveal Primitives */
.reveal-init {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition:
    opacity var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-out),
    transform var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-init.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger within grids and lists (50ms stagger intervals) */
.stagger-parent > .reveal-init:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.stagger-parent > .reveal-init:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 50ms; }
.stagger-parent > .reveal-init:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.stagger-parent > .reveal-init:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 150ms; }
.stagger-parent > .reveal-init:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.stagger-parent > .reveal-init:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 250ms; }
.stagger-parent > .reveal-init:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.stagger-parent > .reveal-init:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 350ms; }

/* Filter card smooth transition */
.filter-animated {
  transition:
    opacity var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out),
    transform var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
}

/* Interactive Form Input Focus Transitions */
input.form-control,
select.form-control,
textarea.form-control {
  transition:
    border-color var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out),
    background-color var(--duration-press) var(--ease-out);
}

/* Reduced Motion: Gentler variant, not broken zero-motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal-init,
  .stagger-parent > .reveal-init,
  .hero-tag,
  .hero-text-wrap h1,
  .hero-text-wrap p,
  .hero-text-wrap .btn-group {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .navbar,
  .navbar-transparent,
  .navbar-inner,
  .nav-logo-img,
  .nav-link,
  .btn-nav-pill,
  .nav-hamburger {
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}

/* Apple Accessibility Signal 2: prefers-reduced-transparency */
@media (prefers-reduced-transparency: reduce) {
  .navbar,
  .nav-dropdown,
  .offcanvas,
  .offcanvas-overlay,
  .video-modal {
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  }
  .navbar {
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
  }
  .nav-dropdown {
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
  }
  .offcanvas {
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
  }
  .offcanvas-overlay {
    background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.75) !important;
  }
  .video-modal {
    background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.95) !important;
  }
}

/* Apple Accessibility Signal 3: prefers-contrast: more */
@media (prefers-contrast: more) {
  .navbar,
  .nav-dropdown,
  .service-card,
  .case-card,
  .faq-item,
  .form-card {
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
    border-width: 2px !important;
  }
  .label-pill {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION (STICKY SHOWCASE & VIDEO-LIKE AUTO-SCROLL)
   Using Mantorius Brand Palette: Deep Forest Teal (#0F2B27) & Champagne Gold (#AC8C62)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-video-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: 100px 0 120px;
  position: relative;
}

.services-video-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Sticky Left Column */
.services-sticky-col {
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
  align-self: start;
  z-index: 5;
}

.services-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.services-sticky-heading {
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Display', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.services-sticky-heading .text-accent {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.services-sticky-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.services-expert-btn {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.25);
  transition:
    transform 180ms var(--ease-out),
    background-color 180ms var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 180ms var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}

.services-expert-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.2);
}

.services-expert-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
}

/* Right Content Column */
.services-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Tabs Switcher Bar */
.services-tab-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.services-tab-btn {
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary);
  outline: none;
  transition:
    background-color 180ms var(--ease-out),
    border-color 180ms var(--ease-out),
    color 180ms var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 180ms var(--ease-out),
    transform 160ms var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}

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

.services-tab-btn.active {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.28);
}

.services-tab-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
}

/* Tab Panels (Natural Full Height Grid - No internal scrollbar!) */
.services-tab-panel {
  display: none;
}

.services-tab-panel.active {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  animation: servicesFadeIn 280ms ease forwards;
}

@keyframes servicesFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Service Cards (Matching Image 2 maspartner.com executive style) */
.services-vcard {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 38px 32px 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 270px;
  transition:
    transform 220ms var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 220ms var(--ease-out),
    border-color 220ms var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .services-vcard:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.5);
  }
}

.services-vcard-title {
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Display', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.services-vcard-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.services-vcard-btn {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.2);
  transition:
    background-color 160ms var(--ease-out),
    transform 160ms var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 160ms var(--ease-out);
}

.services-vcard-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.2);
}

.services-vcard-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
}

/* Responsive Behavior */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-video-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .services-sticky-col {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .services-video-section {
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
  }
  .services-tab-panel.active {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .services-vcard {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
  .services-tab-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .services-tab-btn {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRIES WE WORK IN & SOFTWARE ECOSYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Industries Section */
.industries-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.industry-vcard {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
              border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out);
}

.industry-vcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.industry-vcard-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.industry-vcard-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.05);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  transition: background-color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out),
              color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
}

.industry-vcard:hover .industry-vcard-icon {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.industry-vcard-num {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.industry-vcard-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.industry-vcard-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #795d37;
  background: #f4ede2;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.industry-vcard-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.industry-vcard-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}

.industry-vcard-features li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}

.industry-vcard-features li i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.industry-vcard-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out),
              gap var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.industry-vcard-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Software Grid & Cards */
.software-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.software-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out),
              border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-out);
}

.software-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.software-card.featured-card {
  border-color: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAFAF7 100%);
}

.software-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.software-logo-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  transition: background-color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out),
              color var(--duration-subtle) var(--ease-out);
}

.software-card:hover .software-logo-box {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.software-status-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.06);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.1);
}

.software-card-title {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.software-card-category {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.software-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.software-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.software-pill {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.software-pill i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Software highlight banner - removed per user request across mobile, tablet, desktop */
.software-quick-banner {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .industries-card-grid,
  .software-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .industries-card-grid,
  .software-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PREVIEW SECTION — BESPOKE LUXURY EDITORIAL REDESIGN (MATCHING IMAGE 2)
   ========================================================================== */

.about-preview-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #faf7f2;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(244, 236, 226, 0.8) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 82%, rgba(246, 239, 230, 0.7) 0%, transparent 40%);
  padding: 85px 0 95px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Decorative Elements */
.about-bg-arcs {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 290px;
  height: 290px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-bg-arcs svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Grid & Columns */
.about-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Left Image Column */
.about-image-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
}

.about-composite-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-composite-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right Content Column */
.about-content-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-kicker-dot {
  color: #a37a3e;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-kicker-text {
  color: #a37a3e;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-heading {
  color: #0f2b27;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-future-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #b3884d;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.about-future-swoop {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -8px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-desc {
  color: #556066;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* 3-Column Features */
.about-features-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-feat-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-feat-icon-bubble {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f4ece2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-feat-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-feat-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f2b27;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-feat-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Stat Cards */
.about-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-stat-item {
  background: #faf7f2;
  border: 1px solid #ebe2d6;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.about-stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.06);
}

.about-stat-icon-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f2e9dc;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #a87e49;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.about-stat-num {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f2b27;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Bottom Action Row */
.about-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-pill-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #0f2b27;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 8px 8px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.15);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.about-pill-button:hover {
  background: #173d37;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.about-pill-button:hover .about-arrow-circle {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.about-arrow-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #bd9352;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-tagline-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.about-tagline-divider {
  width: 36px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #c8bfb5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-tagline-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #7d756d;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-preview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .about-image-col {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-features-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .about-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-composite-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .about-action-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .about-tagline-wrap {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT WE DO - SERVICES SECTION (ACCORDION)
   ========================================================================== */
.what-we-do-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.wwd-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 420px) 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}

.wwd-left-col {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.wwd-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.wwd-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.wwd-all-services-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), color 0.2s ease;
}

.wwd-all-services-link:hover {
  gap: 15px;
  color: #94764f;
}

.wwd-all-services-link i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.wwd-all-services-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Accordion Column */
.wwd-accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.wwd-item {
  background: #F8F7F4;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.wwd-item:hover {
  background: #F2EFE9;
  border-color: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.3);
}

.wwd-item.active {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.07);
}

.wwd-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  outline: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.wwd-header:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.wwd-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.wwd-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.04);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.wwd-icon-box svg {
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: stroke 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.wwd-item:hover .wwd-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  border-color: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.3);
}

.wwd-item.active .wwd-icon-box {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.16);
}

.wwd-item.active .wwd-icon-box svg {
  stroke: #D6BD96;
}

.wwd-service-name {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.wwd-item.active .wwd-service-name {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.wwd-toggle-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), color 0.2s ease;
}

.wwd-item.active .wwd-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.wwd-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1), opacity 0.28s ease;
}

.wwd-item.active .wwd-body {
  opacity: 1;
}

.wwd-body-content {
  padding: 4px 24px 22px 86px;
}

.wwd-body-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.wwd-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.wwd-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #F0ECE4;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.wwd-service-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.wwd-service-btn:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.wwd-service-btn i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.wwd-service-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for What We Do */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .what-we-do-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .wwd-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .wwd-left-col {
    position: static;
    max-width: 620px;
  }
  .wwd-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .what-we-do-section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }
  .wwd-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .wwd-desc {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .wwd-header {
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
  .wwd-header-left {
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .wwd-icon-box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .wwd-service-name {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }
  .wwd-body-content {
    padding: 4px 16px 18px 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRIES WE WORK WITH (PILL BADGES SECTION)
   ========================================================================== */
.industries-we-work-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.ind-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.ind-header-left {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.ind-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ind-main-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.ind-header-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.ind-btn-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.2);
  transition: background-color 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.ind-btn-all:hover {
  background-color: #173d37;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.26);
}

.ind-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 14px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ind-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.03);
  transition: background-color 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ind-pill svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, stroke 0.22s ease;
}

.ind-pill:hover {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.2);
}

.ind-pill:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  stroke: var(--accent);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .industries-we-work-section {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }
  .ind-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .ind-header-right {
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .ind-main-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .industries-we-work-section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }
  .ind-main-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .ind-main-desc {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }
  .ind-pills-wrap {
    gap: 10px 10px;
  }
  .ind-pill {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SOFTWARE WE WORK WITH (CARDS ECOSYSTEM GRID MATCHING REFERENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.software-we-work-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle decorative background shapes and orbital rings */
.sw-decor-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sw-decor-bl {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -140px;
  left: -140px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(162, 196, 178, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 72%);
}

.sw-decor-tr {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -90px;
  width: 720px;
  height: 720px;
}

.sw-decor-tr-blob {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  right: 50px;
  width: 580px;
  height: 580px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 212, 198, 0.3) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
}

.sw-decor-tr-arc {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.sw-decor-tr-arc.arc-1 {
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(82, 121, 111, 0.15);
}

.sw-decor-tr-arc.arc-2 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(82, 121, 111, 0.16);
}

.sw-decor-tr-arc.arc-3 {
  width: 760px;
  height: 760px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(82, 121, 111, 0.08);
}

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

.sw-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.sw-header-left {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.sw-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sw-eyebrow-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #52796F;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.sw-eyebrow-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #52796F;
}

.sw-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sw-main-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.sw-header-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.sw-btn-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.22);
  transition: background-color 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.sw-btn-all:hover {
  background-color: #173d37;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.28);
}

.sw-btn-all i {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.sw-btn-all:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 7 Cards Grid matching Reference Image */
.sw-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.sw-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 34px 14px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.035);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.28s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sw-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.4);
}

.sw-card-halo {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sw-card:hover .sw-card-halo {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.sw-card-circle {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Brand Halo Tints matching reference concentric rings */
.halo-qb {
  background-color: rgba(44, 160, 28, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44, 160, 28, 0.22);
}
.circle-qb { background-color: #2CA01C; }

.halo-xero {
  background-color: rgba(19, 181, 234, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(19, 181, 234, 0.24);
}
.circle-xero { background-color: #13B5EA; }

.halo-sage {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
}
.circle-sage { background-color: #000000; }

.halo-bill {
  background-color: rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.24);
}
.circle-bill { background-color: #FF5A00; }

.halo-zoho {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.circle-zoho { background-color: transparent; box-shadow: none; }

.halo-gusto {
  background-color: rgba(244, 93, 72, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 93, 72, 0.24);
}
.circle-gusto { background-color: #F45D48; }

.halo-adp {
  background-color: rgba(208, 39, 29, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 39, 29, 0.24);
}
.circle-adp { background-color: #D0271D; }

.sw-card-name {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #172A27;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sw-card:hover .sw-card-name {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sw-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .software-we-work-section {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }
  .sw-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .sw-header-right {
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .sw-main-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sw-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .sw-card {
    padding: 24px 10px 20px;
  }
  .sw-card-halo {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .sw-card-circle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .sw-card-name {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .software-we-work-section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }
  .sw-main-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .sw-main-desc {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sw-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS - EDITORIAL MINIMALIST 4-STEP SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.steps-editorial-section {
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
  background-color: var(--bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(217, 213, 207, 0.7);
  position: relative;
}

.steps-editorial-header {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  text-align: left;
}

.steps-editorial-kicker {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.steps-editorial-title {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.06;
}

.steps-title-lead {
  display: block;
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Display', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.steps-title-serif {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.14;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.steps-editorial-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.steps-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.steps-editorial-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

/* Layered backdrop card effect without layout shifts */
.steps-editorial-col::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -18px -18px -22px -18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 213, 207, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.03);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              box-shadow 240ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

/* Elegant decorative hairline progress accent at column base */
.steps-editorial-col::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0.2);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: opacity 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              width 240ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-col-1::after { background-color: #2E5B88; }
.step-col-2::after { background-color: #6C5294; }
.step-col-3::after { background-color: #A85248; }
.step-col-4::after { background-color: #AC8C62; }

/* The circle step badge */
.steps-editorial-col .step-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              background-color 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              border-color 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              color 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              box-shadow 240ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.steps-editorial-col .step-badge span {
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Text', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

/* Distinct color rings in resting state */
.step-col-1 .step-badge {
  border: 1.5px solid #2E5B88;
  color: #2E5B88;
}
.step-col-2 .step-badge {
  border: 1.5px solid #6C5294;
  color: #6C5294;
}
.step-col-3 .step-badge {
  border: 1.5px solid #A85248;
  color: #A85248;
}
.step-col-4 .step-badge {
  border: 1.5px solid #AC8C62;
  color: #AC8C62;
}

/* Step titles & text resting transitions */
.steps-editorial-col .step-title {
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Display', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.steps-editorial-col .step-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TARGET-SPECIFIC HOVER ANIMATIONS (Pointer Fine & Hover Capable Only)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  /* Elevate column container */
  .steps-editorial-col:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  /* Reveal subtle floating backdrop */
  .steps-editorial-col:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* Expand decorative hairline */
  .steps-editorial-col:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleX(1);
    width: 48px;
  }

  /* Badge hover: scale up, elevate, fill with jewel tone and soft shadow */
  .steps-editorial-col:hover .step-badge {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
  }
  .steps-editorial-col:hover .step-badge span {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
  }

  /* Step 01 - Slate Blue */
  .step-col-1:hover .step-badge {
    background-color: #2E5B88;
    border-color: #2E5B88;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -3px rgba(46, 91, 136, 0.38);
  }
  .step-col-1:hover .step-title {
    color: #2E5B88;
    transform: translateX(1px);
  }

  /* Step 02 - Royal Plum */
  .step-col-2:hover .step-badge {
    background-color: #6C5294;
    border-color: #6C5294;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -3px rgba(108, 82, 148, 0.38);
  }
  .step-col-2:hover .step-title {
    color: #6C5294;
    transform: translateX(1px);
  }

  /* Step 03 - Terracotta Copper */
  .step-col-3:hover .step-badge {
    background-color: #A85248;
    border-color: #A85248;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -3px rgba(168, 82, 72, 0.38);
  }
  .step-col-3:hover .step-title {
    color: #A85248;
    transform: translateX(1px);
  }

  /* Step 04 - Champagne Gold */
  .step-col-4:hover .step-badge {
    background-color: #AC8C62;
    border-color: #AC8C62;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -3px rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.40);
  }
  .step-col-4:hover .step-title {
    color: #AC8C62;
    transform: translateX(1px);
  }

  /* Clarify description contrast */
  .steps-editorial-col:hover .step-text {
    color: var(--text);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY: PREFERS-REDUCED-MOTION GATING
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .steps-editorial-col,
  .steps-editorial-col::before,
  .steps-editorial-col::after,
  .steps-editorial-col .step-badge,
  .steps-editorial-col .step-badge span,
  .steps-editorial-col .step-title,
  .steps-editorial-col .step-text {
    transform: none !important;
    transition-duration: 150ms !important;
  }
}


/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .steps-editorial-section {
    padding: 76px 0 84px;
  }
  .steps-editorial-header {
    margin-bottom: 44px;
  }
  .steps-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .steps-editorial-section {
    padding: 56px 0 64px;
  }
  .steps-editorial-header {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .steps-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .steps-title-lead {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
  .steps-title-serif {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .steps-editorial-desc {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY & WCAG 2.1 AA COMPLIANCE ENHANCEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--accent) !important;
  outline-offset: 2px !important;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
[tabindex]:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--accent) !important;
  outline-offset: 2px !important;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  z-index: 1000000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 14px;
}

/* Enhanced contrast button override */
.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: #0c1f1c;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .btn-accent:hover {
    background-color: #92754c;
    color: #FFFFFF;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COOKIE CONSENT BANNER & PREFERENCE CENTER (WHITE & BLACK THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 99998;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-top: 2px solid #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 22px 0;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-drawer), opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cookie-banner.is-active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.cookie-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-banner-content {
  flex: 1 1 540px;
}

.cookie-banner-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cookie-banner-kicker i {
  color: #000000;
}

.cookie-banner-title {
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cookie-banner-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #222222;
  margin: 0;
}

.cookie-banner-text a {
  color: #000000;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cookie-banner-text a:hover {
  color: #444444;
}

.cookie-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-banner-actions .btn {
  padding: 11px 22px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* White & Black Buttons in Banner */
.cookie-banner-actions #btnAcceptAllCookies,
.cookie-banner-actions .btn-accent {
  background: #000000 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid #000000 !important;
}

.cookie-banner-actions #btnAcceptAllCookies:hover,
.cookie-banner-actions .btn-accent:hover {
  background: #333333 !important;
  border-color: #333333 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cookie-banner-actions #btnRejectCookies,
.cookie-banner-actions .btn-outline-white {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  border: 2px solid #000000 !important;
}

.cookie-banner-actions #btnRejectCookies:hover,
.cookie-banner-actions .btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #000000 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #000000 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cookie-banner-actions #btnCustomizeCookies,
.cookie-banner-actions .btn-white {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #BBBBBB !important;
}

.cookie-banner-actions #btnCustomizeCookies:hover,
.cookie-banner-actions .btn-white:hover {
  background: #F0F0F0 !important;
  border-color: #000000 !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Cookie Preferences Modal - White & Black Theme */
.cookie-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100000;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.cookie-modal-overlay.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.cookie-modal-dialog {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-drawer);
}

.cookie-modal-overlay.is-active .cookie-modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.cookie-modal-header {
  padding: 24px 28px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.cookie-modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.cookie-modal-header h3 i {
  color: #000000 !important;
}

.cookie-modal-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #000000;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cookie-modal-close:hover {
  color: #000000;
  background: #F0F0F0;
  border-color: #000000;
}

.cookie-modal-body {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.cookie-pref-item {
  border: 1.5px solid #E5E5E5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px;
  background: #FAFAFA;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.cookie-pref-item:focus-within {
  border-color: #000000;
}

.cookie-pref-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cookie-pref-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.cookie-pref-title i {
  color: #000000 !important;
}

.cookie-badge-req {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.cookie-switch-label {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 44px;
  height: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cookie-switch-label input {
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.cookie-slider {
  position: absolute;
  cursor: pointer;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: #CCCCCC;
  transition: 0.25s;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #999999;
}

.cookie-slider:before {
  position: absolute;
  content: "";
  height: 16px;
  width: 16px;
  left: 3px;
  bottom: 3px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: 0.25s;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.cookie-switch-label input:checked + .cookie-slider {
  background-color: #000000;
  border-color: #000000;
}

.cookie-switch-label input:checked + .cookie-slider:before {
  transform: translateX(20px);
}

.cookie-pref-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #444444;
  margin: 0;
}

.cookie-modal-footer {
  padding: 18px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-modal-footer .btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cookie-modal-footer #btnSaveCookiePrefs {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  border: 2px solid #000000 !important;
}

.cookie-modal-footer #btnSaveCookiePrefs:hover {
  background: #F0F0F0 !important;
  border-color: #000000 !important;
}

.cookie-modal-footer #btnModalAcceptAll {
  background: #000000 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid #000000 !important;
}

.cookie-modal-footer #btnModalAcceptAll:hover {
  background: #333333 !important;
  border-color: #333333 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FORM CONSENT & ACCESSIBILITY STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.form-consent-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.form-consent-group input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-consent-group label {
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0;
  color: inherit;
}

.form-consent-group a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-consent-wrap {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-consent-wrap input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  accent-color: var(--accent);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-consent-wrap label {
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-consent-wrap a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED INDUSTRY HUB & SECTOR CARDS STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
/* Compact Breathable Hero Banner */
.page-banner-compact {
  padding: 68px 0 46px !important;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-banner-compact {
    padding: 44px 0 28px !important;
  }
  .page-banner-compact h1 {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .page-banner-compact p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRY PRACTICES CATALOG (Clean, Breathable 3-in-1-Row Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.industry-hub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.industry-hub-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.04);
}

.industry-hub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.industry-hub-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.industry-hub-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.05), rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.12));
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.industry-hub-card:hover .industry-hub-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.industry-hub-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: #f4ede2;
  color: #795d37;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.28);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.industry-hub-card .industry-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.industry-hub-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.industry-hub-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.industry-hub-card .industry-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.industry-hub-card-action {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.06);
}

.industry-hub-card-action .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.industry-hub-card:hover .industry-hub-card-action .btn {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.15);
}

/* Dedicated Cross-Link Hub Callout Banner */
.hub-crosslink-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2b27 0%, #173d37 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 36px;
  margin: 50px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hub-crosslink-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hub-crosslink-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hub-crosslink-content h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hub-crosslink-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.hub-crosslink-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRY HUB RESPONSIVE STYLING (Clean, breathable, fully-shaped mobile cards)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .industry-hub-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .industry-hub-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .industry-hub-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .industry-hub-card-top {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .industry-hub-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .industry-hub-card .industry-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .industry-hub-card-action {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 14px;
  }

  .industry-hub-card-action .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}

  .hub-crosslink-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 32px 20px;
  }

  .hub-crosslink-action {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hub-crosslink-action .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED SOFTWARE & CLOUD INTEGRATION HUB STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.software-platform-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.platform-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.04);
  position: relative;
}

.platform-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.09);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.platform-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.platform-logo-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.platform-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: #f4ede2;
  color: #795d37;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.25);
}

.platform-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.platform-category-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.platform-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.platform-features {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.platform-features h4, .platform-features h5 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.platform-features ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.platform-features li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}

.platform-features li i {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.platform-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.platform-ideal-for {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.platform-ideal-for strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .software-platform-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .software-platform-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BENTO GRID COMPONENT (Institutional Assurance & Feature Standards)
   Matches modern asymmetric bento layout using site existing color theme
   ========================================================================== */

.bento-standards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.bento-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Card 1: Hero Tall Card (Left) */
.bento-card-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0F2B27 0%, #153932 60%, #1B453E 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 530px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.bento-card-hero:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.bento-card-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.bento-tag-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E8D3B9;
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  width: fit-content;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bento-hero-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.bento-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.bento-hero-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.bento-hero-highlight {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.25);
  width: 100%;
}

/* Secondary Bento Cards */
.bento-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.04);
}

.bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 43, 39, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.bento-card-white {
  background: var(--white);
}

.bento-card-soft {
  background: #FAF8F5;
}

.bento-card.bento-flex-top {
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 245px;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.bento-card.bento-flex-bottom {
  flex: 1.15;
  min-height: 265px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.bento-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.bento-card.bento-flex-bottom .bento-icon {
  margin-bottom: auto;
}

.bento-card-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.bento-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .bento-standards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .bento-card-hero {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    min-height: 380px;
  }
  .bento-col {
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bento-standards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
  .bento-card-hero {
    min-height: 320px;
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
  .bento-card {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .bento-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .bento-card-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BENTO GRID 4-ITEM COMPONENT (Universal Asymmetric Layout)
   Inspired by modern asymmetric bento architecture matching reference
   ========================================================================== */

.bento-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(1) {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
}

.bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(2) {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
}

.bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(3) {
  grid-column: 3;
  grid-row: 1;
}

.bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: 2 / 4;
  grid-row: 2;
}

.bento-card-wide {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.bento-wide-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
}

.bento-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.15);
  color: #795d37;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.bento-card-badge-gold {
  background: rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.22);
  color: #E8D3B9;
  border: 1px solid rgba(172, 140, 98, 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .bento-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(1) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    min-height: 340px;
  }
  .bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(2) {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
  .bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
  .bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bento-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
  .bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(1),
  .bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(2),
  .bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(3),
  .bento-grid-4 > :nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }
  .bento-wide-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH-CONTRAST HEADINGS FOR DARK CTA BANNERS & HUBS
   Guarantees all headings on dark teal backgrounds are pure white
   ========================================================================== */
.direct-partner-cta h1,
.direct-partner-cta h2,
.direct-partner-cta h3,
.direct-partner-cta h4,
.partner-cta-info h1,
.partner-cta-info h2,
.partner-cta-info h3,
.partner-cta-info h4,
.hub-crosslink-banner h1,
.hub-crosslink-banner h2,
.hub-crosslink-banner h3,
.hub-crosslink-banner h4,
.hub-crosslink-content h1,
.hub-crosslink-content h2,
.hub-crosslink-content h3,
.hub-crosslink-content h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}