/*
Theme Name: Vigilant Marven Theme
Theme URI: http://vigilantmaven.local
Author: Vigilant Maven
Author URI: http://vigilantmaven.local
Description: A custom minimal WordPress theme for Vigilant Maven.
Version: 1.1.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: vigilant-marven-theme
*/

/* ============================================================================
   TABLE OF CONTENTS

   1.  CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   2.  Reset & Base
   3.  Global Layout Utilities
   ── HEADER ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   4.  Header Shell
   5.  Header Inner Layout
   6.  Logo
   7.  Primary Navigation — Desktop
   8.  Dropdown Submenus
   9.  Header CTA Button
   10. Hamburger Button
   ── MOBILE NAVIGATION ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   11. Mobile Nav Panel
   12. Mobile Submenu Toggle
   ── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   13. Footer Shell
   14. Footer Top — Brand Block
   15. Footer Middle — Column Grid
   16. Footer Column Headings & Links
   17. Footer Contact List
   18. Footer Social Icons
   19. Footer Bottom Bar
   ── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   20. Tablet  ≤ 1024px
   21. Mobile  ≤ 900px
   22. Small Mobile ≤ 480px
   ============================================================================ */


/* ============================================================================
   1. CSS Custom Properties
   ============================================================================ */

:root {
    /* Brand colours */
    --color-primary:        #0d1b2a;   /* dark navy — header / footer bg */
    --color-primary-light:  #1a2f45;   /* slightly lighter navy */
    --color-accent:         #e63946;   /* red — CTA, highlights */
    --color-accent-hover:   #c1121f;   /* darker red on hover */

    /* Text */
    --color-text:           #1a1a1a;
    --color-text-muted:     #6b7280;
    --color-text-inverse:   #f8fafc;   /* text on dark backgrounds */
    --color-text-footer:    #cbd5e1;   /* softer white for footer body copy */

    /* Backgrounds */
    --color-bg:             #ffffff;
    --color-footer-mid:     #0f172a;   /* footer middle section */
    --color-footer-bottom:  #080f1a;   /* footer bar — darkest */
    --color-border:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

    /* Navigation */
    --color-nav-link:       #f1f5f9;
    --color-nav-link-hover: #ffffff;
    --color-dropdown-bg:    #ffffff;
    --color-dropdown-text:  #1a1a1a;
    --color-dropdown-hover: #f1f5f9;

    /* Spacing */
    --header-height:        96px;
    --container-max:        1200px;
    --container-pad:        1.5rem;
    --section-gap:          3rem;

    /* Typography */
    --font-base:            -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto,
                            Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
    --font-size-sm:         0.875rem;
    --font-size-base:       1rem;
    --font-size-lg:         1.125rem;

    /* Effects */
    --shadow-header:        0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    --shadow-dropdown:      0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    --radius-sm:            4px;
    --radius-md:            8px;
    --transition:           0.22s ease;
}


/* ============================================================================
   2. Reset & Base
   ============================================================================ */

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-base);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    /* push content below fixed header */
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
}

/* Prevent scroll when mobile nav is open */
body.nav-is-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

a:hover,
a:focus {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    font: inherit;
}

svg {
    fill: currentColor;
    pointer-events: none;
}


/* ============================================================================
   3. Global Layout Utilities
   ============================================================================ */

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
}


/* ============================================================================
   4. Header Shell
   ============================================================================ */

.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    height: var(--header-height);
    /* Black (left) → deep navy (right) brand gradient */
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, #000000 0%, #0a1628 42%, #1a3a5c 100%);
    /* 3px red accent stripe along the very top */
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    /* contain the pseudo-element overlays */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Faint diagonal line texture — adds subtle depth without noise */
.site-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
        -55deg,
        transparent 0px,
        transparent 18px,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022) 18px,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022) 19px
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Ambient glow bloom on the right — lifts the nav area off the flat gradient */
.site-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: 0;
    width: 55%;
    height: 160%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 40%, rgba(30, 80, 140, 0.45) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Scrolled state — deeper shadow with a warm red hint at the bottom edge */
.site-header.is-scrolled {
    box-shadow:
        0 2px 0 rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.35),
        0 6px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}


/* ============================================================================
   5. Header Inner Layout
   ============================================================================ */

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    gap: 1rem;
    /* sit above ::before / ::after pseudo-element overlays */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}


/* ============================================================================
   6. Logo
   ============================================================================ */

.site-logo {
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* Faint vertical separator between logo and nav */
.site-logo::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 15%;
    height: 70%;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 30%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 70%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

.site-logo a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    /* Subtle drop shadow so logo pops off dark bg */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
    transition: filter var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.site-logo a:hover {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.site-logo img {
    height: 88px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    padding: 3px 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   7. Primary Navigation — Desktop
   ============================================================================ */

.primary-nav {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.primary-nav .nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}

.primary-nav .nav-menu > li {
    position: relative;
}

.primary-nav .nav-menu > li > a {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Sliding accent underline — uses ::before so ::after stays free for dropdown arrows */
.primary-nav .nav-menu > li > a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), #ff6b78);
    border-radius: 1px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

.primary-nav .nav-menu > li > a:hover,
.primary-nav .nav-menu > li > a:focus {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.primary-nav .nav-menu > li > a:hover::before,
.primary-nav .nav-menu > li > a:focus::before {
    width: 55%;
}

.primary-nav .nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
.primary-nav .nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.primary-nav .nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a::before,
.primary-nav .nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a::before {
    width: 55%;
}


/* ============================================================================
   8. Dropdown Submenus
   ============================================================================ */

/* Hide by default */
.primary-nav .nav-menu li ul.sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 6px);
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    background-color: var(--color-dropdown-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility var(--transition);
    z-index: 999;
}

/* Show on hover / focus-within */
.primary-nav .nav-menu li:hover > ul.sub-menu,
.primary-nav .nav-menu li:focus-within > ul.sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.primary-nav .nav-menu li ul.sub-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-dropdown-text);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 400;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.primary-nav .nav-menu li ul.sub-menu a:hover,
.primary-nav .nav-menu li ul.sub-menu a:focus {
    background-color: var(--color-dropdown-hover);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Dropdown arrow indicator */
.primary-nav .menu-item-has-children > a::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 0.3rem;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
    border-right: 4px solid transparent;
    border-top: 4px solid currentColor;
    vertical-align: middle;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.primary-nav .menu-item-has-children:hover > a::after,
.primary-nav .menu-item-has-children:focus-within > a::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}


/* ============================================================================
   9. Header CTA Button
   ============================================================================ */

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-call {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #c1121f 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow:
        0 2px 8px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.4),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition),
                background var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer sweep on hover */
.btn-call::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -75%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.45s ease;
}

.btn-call:hover::before,
.btn-call:focus::before {
    left: 140%;
}

.btn-call:hover,
.btn-call:focus {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f04050 0%, var(--color-accent-hover) 100%);
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 20px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.6),
        0 0 0 3px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.2),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-call:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.4);
}

.btn-call .icon-phone {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-call__num {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}


/* ============================================================================
   10. Hamburger Button
   ============================================================================ */

.hamburger {
    display: none; /* hidden on desktop */
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    transition: background-color var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hamburger:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hamburger-line {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: currentColor;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition), width var(--transition);
    transform-origin: center;
}

/* Animate to X when open */
.hamburger.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    width: 0;
}
.hamburger.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}


/* ============================================================================
   11. Mobile Nav Panel
   ============================================================================ */

/* On mobile the nav slides down below the header as a full-width panel.
   Shown/hidden via the .nav-open class toggled by JS. */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .primary-nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--header-height);
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background-color: var(--color-primary);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: 1rem 0 2rem;
        overflow-y: auto;
        /* Hidden state */
        transform: translateX(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .primary-nav.nav-open {
        transform: translateX(0);
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }

    .primary-nav .nav-menu {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .primary-nav .nav-menu > li > a {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 0.9rem var(--container-pad);
        border-radius: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   12. Mobile Submenu Toggle
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    /* Desktop hover-based dropdowns don't apply on mobile.
       Submenus open via .submenu-open toggled by JS. */
    .primary-nav .nav-menu li ul.sub-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border-radius: 0;
        padding: 0;
        /* Hidden by default on mobile */
        display: none;
    }

    .primary-nav .nav-menu li.submenu-open > ul.sub-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    .primary-nav .nav-menu li ul.sub-menu a {
        color: var(--color-text-footer);
        padding: 0.75rem calc(var(--container-pad) + 1rem);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .primary-nav .nav-menu li ul.sub-menu a:hover {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        color: #ffffff;
    }

    /* Remove the dropdown arrow on mobile — the click toggles instead */
    .primary-nav .menu-item-has-children > a::after {
        float: right;
        margin-top: 2px;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   13. Footer Shell
   ============================================================================ */

.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-footer-mid);
    color: var(--color-text-footer);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}


/* ============================================================================
   14. Footer Top — Brand Block
   ============================================================================ */

.footer-top {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-logo img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    opacity: 0.92;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.footer-logo:hover img {
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-tagline {
    color: var(--color-text-footer);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-style: italic;
    opacity: 0.8;
}


/* ============================================================================
   15. Footer Middle — Column Grid
   ============================================================================ */

.footer-middle {
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start;
}


/* ============================================================================
   16. Footer Column Headings & Links
   ============================================================================ */

.footer-col-heading {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--color-text-footer);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-links a:focus {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
}


/* ============================================================================
   17. Footer Contact List
   ============================================================================ */

.footer-contact-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-list svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

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

.footer-contact-list a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-contact-list span {
    color: var(--color-text-footer);
}


/* ============================================================================
   18. Footer Social Icons
   ============================================================================ */

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-text-footer);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition),
                transform var(--transition);
}

.social-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* YouTube icon needs fill, not stroke */
.social-link:last-child svg {
    fill: currentColor;
    stroke: none;
}

.social-link:hover,
.social-link:focus {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    text-decoration: none;
}


/* ============================================================================
   19. Footer Bottom Bar
   ============================================================================ */

.footer-bottom {
    background-color: var(--color-footer-bottom);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.copyright {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.copyright a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.copyright a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover,
.footer-bottom-links a:focus {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}


/* ============================================================================
   20. Responsive — Tablet ≤ 1024px
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --container-pad: 1.25rem;
    }

    .primary-nav .nav-menu > li > a {
        padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem 2.5rem;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   21. Responsive — Mobile ≤ 900px
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    /* On mobile the nav is the slide-in panel — see section 11 */

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

    .footer-brand {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   22. Responsive — Small Mobile ≤ 480px
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root {
        --container-pad: 1rem;
    }

    .btn-call span {
        /* Keep label on small screens but reduce padding */
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-bottom-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   ── HOMEPAGE SECTIONS ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

   23. Homepage — Fonts & Shared Tokens
   24. Homepage — Shared Components (buttons, ratings, divider, social row)
   25. Homepage — Hero
   26. Homepage — 3-Step Process
   27. Homepage — Benefits & Features (Alternating Split Layout)
   28. Homepage — What's Included (Checklist)
   29. Homepage — Social Proof (Testimonials + Video Carousel)
   30. Homepage — Comparison Table
   31. Homepage — FAQ Accordion
   32. Homepage — Final CTA Banner & Multi-Step Form
   33. Homepage — Responsive Adjustments
   ============================================================================ */


/* ============================================================================
   23. Homepage — Fonts & Shared Tokens
   ============================================================================ */

.homepage h1,
.homepage h2,
.homepage h3,
.hp-hero__h1 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.homepage {
    font-family: 'Inter', var(--font-base);
}

.hp-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

/* Alternate section backgrounds */
.hp-process,
.hp-included,
.hp-comparison,
.hp-cta-banner {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
}

.hp-hero,
.hp-benefits,
.hp-features,
.hp-social-proof,
.hp-faq {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}


/* ============================================================================
   24. Homepage — Shared Components
   ============================================================================ */

/* — Buttons — */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', var(--font-base);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition),
                box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn--primary {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
}
.btn--primary:hover,
.btn--primary:focus {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.35);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
}
.btn--primary:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.btn--outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn--outline:hover,
.btn--outline:focus {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn--text,
.btn--text:visited {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.btn--text:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* — Section header — */
.hp-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hp-section-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hp-section-sub {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* — Decorative divider — */
.hp-divider {
    width: 56px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
}

/* — Star ratings — */
.hp-rating-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hp-rating-row .stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hp-rating-row .rating-num {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hp-rating-row .rating-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hp-rating-row--light .rating-num,
.hp-rating-row--light .rating-label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* — Rating + CTA block (used in Features, Social Proof) — */
.hp-rating-cta-block {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* — Section CTA row — */
.hp-section-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* — Social icons row (homepage) — */
.hp-social-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hp-social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background-color: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.hp-social-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* YouTube + TikTok + Google use fill */
.hp-social-link:nth-child(3) svg,
.hp-social-link:nth-child(4) svg,
.hp-social-link:nth-child(5) svg {
    fill: currentColor;
    stroke: none;
}

.hp-social-link:hover,
.hp-social-link:focus {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* — Split tag label — */
.hp-split__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}


/* ============================================================================
   25. Homepage — Hero (Cinematic full-width redesign)
   ============================================================================ */

/* ── Shell ── */
.hp-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: calc(92vh - var(--header-height));
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    /* No padding — content grid handles spacing */
    padding: 0;
}

/* ── Background layers ── */
.hp-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hp-hero__bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    opacity: 0.22;
}

.hp-hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        108deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.97) 0%,
        rgba(8, 18, 34, 0.92) 40%,
        rgba(13, 27, 60, 0.6) 75%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 100%
    );
}

.hp-hero__texture {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
        -52deg,
        transparent 0px,
        transparent 24px,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.018) 24px,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.018) 25px
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Content grid ── */
.hp-hero__container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hp-hero__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ── Left: Text content ── */
.hp-hero__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Badge */
.hp-hero__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem 0.4rem 0.7rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.35);
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.07);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #f87171;
    width: fit-content;
}

.hp-hero__badge svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* H1 */
.hp-hero__h1 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
}

.hp-hero__h1-accent {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: block;
}

/* Sub-headline */
.hp-hero__sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Rating row */
.hp-hero__rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hp-hero__stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.hp-hero__rating strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hp-hero__rating-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Free consultation line */
.hp-hero__offer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.22);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    width: fit-content;
}

.hp-hero__offer strong {
    color: #4ade80;
}

.hp-hero__offer-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    min-width: 22px;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hp-hero__offer-icon svg {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #22c55e;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.hp-hero__ctas {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hp-hero__cta-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #c1121f 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.45),
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hp-hero__cta-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -75%; width: 50%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.hp-hero__cta-primary:hover::before { left: 140%; }

.hp-hero__cta-primary:hover,
.hp-hero__cta-primary:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.6),
                0 0 0 3px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hp-hero__cta-primary svg {
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    fill: none; stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hp-hero__cta-ghost {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition),
                background-color var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hp-hero__cta-ghost:hover,
.hp-hero__cta-ghost:focus {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hp-hero__cta-ghost svg {
    width: 15px; height: 15px;
    fill: none; stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Trust chips */
.hp-hero__trust {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.hp-hero__trust-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
}

.hp-hero__trust-chip svg {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    fill: none; stroke: var(--color-accent);
    stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Right: Image frame with floating cards ── */
.hp-hero__visual {
    position: relative;
    /* Padding accommodates the floating cards that spill outside */
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem 2rem 1rem;
}

.hp-hero__img-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    /* Red decorative border */
    outline: 2px solid rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.25);
    outline-offset: 8px;
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) inset;
}

.hp-hero__img-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 460px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Floating stat cards — shared base */
.hp-hero__float {
    position: absolute;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 2;
    min-width: 140px;
    animation: hero-float 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hp-hero__float strong {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
}

.hp-hero__float span {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.hp-hero__float-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1a3a5c 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hp-hero__float-icon svg {
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    fill: none; stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* Card positions */
.hp-hero__float--tl {
    top: -16px;
    left: -40px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.hp-hero__float--br {
    bottom: 60px;
    right: -40px;
    animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.hp-hero__float--bl {
    bottom: -16px;
    left: 30px;
    animation-delay: 2.4s;
}

@keyframes hero-float {
    from { transform: translateY(0px); }
    to   { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* ── Bottom metrics strip ── */
.hp-hero__metrics {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    padding: 0;
}

.hp-hero__metrics-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.hp-hero__metric {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.1rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.hp-hero__metric strong {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.hp-hero__metric span {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.hp-hero__metric-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Hero responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hp-hero__inner { gap: 2.5rem; }
    .hp-hero__img-frame img { height: 380px; }
    .hp-hero__float--tl { left: -20px; }
    .hp-hero__float--br { right: -20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hp-hero {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hp-hero__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .hp-hero__visual {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    }

    .hp-hero__img-frame img { height: 300px; }

    .hp-hero__float--tl { left: -12px; top: -12px; }
    .hp-hero__float--br { right: -12px; bottom: 40px; }
    .hp-hero__float--bl { display: none; }

    .hp-hero__container {
        padding-top: 2.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hp-hero__h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .hp-hero__sub { font-size: 0.95rem; }

    .hp-hero__ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .hp-hero__cta-primary,
    .hp-hero__cta-ghost {
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hp-hero__visual { display: none; } /* Full-width on mobile — image adds clutter */

    .hp-hero__metrics-inner { gap: 0; }
    .hp-hero__metric { padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem; }
    .hp-hero__metric-sep { display: none; }
    .hp-hero__metric strong { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}


/* ============================================================================
   26. Homepage — 3-Step Process
   ============================================================================ */

.hp-process__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.hp-process__card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(13,27,42,0.07);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.hp-process__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(13,27,42,0.12);
}

.hp-process__icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background-color: #0d1b2a;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hp-process__icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.hp-process__step-num {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hp-process__card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.hp-process__card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   27. Homepage — Benefits & Features (Alternating Split)
   ============================================================================ */

.hp-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.hp-split:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Image-right: content is already first in DOM for img-left rows */
.hp-split--img-right {
    /* content | image: natural DOM order works for both */
}

.hp-split__media {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(13,27,42,0.12);
}

.hp-split__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hp-split__media:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hp-split__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.hp-split__content h2,
.hp-split__content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.hp-split__content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   28. Homepage — What's Included (Checklist)
   ============================================================================ */

.hp-included__intro {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hp-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.hp-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.check-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    min-width: 22px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-top: 1px;
}


/* ============================================================================
   29. Homepage — Social Proof: Carousels
   ============================================================================ */

.hp-video-heading {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem;
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
}

/* Generic carousel */
.carousel {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.carousel-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.carousel-item {
    min-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
}

/* Prev / Next arrows */
.carousel-prev,
.carousel-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: background-color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.carousel-prev { left: -22px; }
.carousel-next { right: -22px; }

.carousel-prev svg,
.carousel-next svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

.carousel-prev:hover,
.carousel-next:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

/* Dots */
.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #cbd5e1;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    padding: 0;
}

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

/* Testimonial card */
.testimonial-card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 260px;
}

.testimonial-stars .stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.testimonial-card blockquote {
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-meta strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.testimonial-meta span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Video card */
.video-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13,27,42,0.1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.video-card__thumb {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

.video-card__thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.video-card:hover .video-card__thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.video-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.45);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background-color var(--transition);
}

.video-card:hover .video-card__overlay {
    background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.6);
}

.play-btn {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.play-btn svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-primary);
    stroke-width: 2;
}

.video-card:hover .play-btn {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.video-card__info {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}

.video-card__info strong {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.video-card__info span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}


/* ============================================================================
   30. Homepage — Comparison Table
   ============================================================================ */

.hp-comparison__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.hp-comparison__media {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(13,27,42,0.12);
}

.hp-comparison__media img {
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.hp-comparison__table-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hp-compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,27,42,0.07);
}

.hp-compare-table thead tr {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hp-compare-table thead th {
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.hp-compare-table .compare-feature-col {
    text-align: left;
    width: 40%;
}

/* Our column highlighted */
.hp-compare-table .compare-us-col {
    background-color: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.08);
}

.hp-compare-table thead .compare-us-col {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.compare-us-label {
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.hp-compare-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: background-color var(--transition);
}

.hp-compare-table tbody tr:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.hp-compare-table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.hp-compare-table tbody td {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hp-compare-table tbody td:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.cmp-win {
    color: #16a34a;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.cmp-lose {
    color: #dc2626;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cmp-partial {
    color: #d97706;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}


/* ============================================================================
   31. Homepage — FAQ Accordion
   ============================================================================ */

.hp-faq__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.hp-faq__content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0.4rem;
}

.faq-list {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.faq-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-question {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-answer p {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

/* FAQ image mosaic — 3 tiles:
   top row: 2 portrait-ish images side by side
   bottom row: 1 wide image spanning full width */
.faq-img-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.faq-img-grid img {
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-img-grid img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Third image spans full width as a wide cinematic strip */
.faq-img-grid img:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    aspect-ratio: 16/7;
}


/* ============================================================================
   32. Homepage — Final CTA Banner & Multi-Step Form
   ============================================================================ */

.hp-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a 0%, #1a3a5c 100%);
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.hp-cta-banner__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hp-cta-banner__header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hp-cta-banner__sub {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* CTA Form card */
.msf-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem 2rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}

/* ── Step tracker ── */
.msf-tracker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.msf-tracker__step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.msf-tracker__dot {
    position: relative;
}

.msf-step-dot {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.msf-dot-num,
.msf-dot-check {
    position: absolute;
    transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.msf-dot-check {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.6);
}

.msf-tracker__step.is-active .msf-step-dot {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.15);
}

.msf-tracker__step.is-completed .msf-step-dot {
    background-color: #22c55e;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.msf-tracker__step.is-completed .msf-dot-num {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.6);
}

.msf-tracker__step.is-completed .msf-dot-check {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.msf-tracker__label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.msf-tracker__step.is-active .msf-tracker__label {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.msf-tracker__step.is-completed .msf-tracker__label {
    color: #22c55e;
}

.msf-tracker__line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
    margin: 17px 8px 0; /* align with dot center */
    max-width: 100px;
    transition: background-color var(--transition);
}

/* Progress bar */
.msf-progress-track {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.msf-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
    border-radius: 2px;
    width: 33%;
    transition: width 0.45s ease;
}

/* Step panels */
.msf-panel {
    display: none;
}

.msf-panel.is-active {
    display: block;
}

.msf-panel__head {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.msf-step-counter {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.msf-panel__title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.msf-panel__sub {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Radio option cards ── */
.msf-radio-group {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.msf-radio-group.is-invalid {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.msf-radio-option {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.msf-radio-option input[type="radio"] {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.msf-radio-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), background-color var(--transition),
                box-shadow var(--transition);
    user-select: none;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 54px;
}

.msf-radio-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background-color var(--transition);
}

.msf-radio-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #64748b;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    transition: stroke var(--transition);
}

.msf-radio-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
    flex: 1;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.msf-radio-check {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), background-color var(--transition);
}

.msf-radio-check svg {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

/* Hover state */
.msf-radio-option:hover .msf-radio-label {
    border-color: #94a3b8;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Checked state */
.msf-radio-option input:checked + .msf-radio-label {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: #f0f4f8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.08);
}

.msf-radio-option input:checked + .msf-radio-label .msf-radio-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.msf-radio-option input:checked + .msf-radio-label .msf-radio-icon svg {
    stroke: #ffffff;
}

.msf-radio-option input:checked + .msf-radio-label .msf-radio-text {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.msf-radio-option input:checked + .msf-radio-label .msf-radio-check {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.msf-radio-option input:checked + .msf-radio-label .msf-radio-check svg {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Form fields ── */
.msf-fields {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.msf-fields-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.msf-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.msf-field label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.msf-field label svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.msf-field input {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', var(--font-base);
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
}

.msf-field input::placeholder {
    color: #b0bec5;
}

.msf-field input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.1);
}

.msf-field input.is-invalid {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.1);
}

/* ── Action buttons ── */
.btn--full {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-block: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn--ghost {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.msf-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.msf-actions--split {
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* ── Trust row (step 3) ── */
.msf-trust-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.msf-trust-row span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.msf-trust-row svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #22c55e;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Success state ── */
.msf-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.msf-success__icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
}

.msf-success__icon svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

.msf-success h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
}

.msf-success p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 420px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.msf-success__badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Social row in CTA banner (inverted colours) */
.hp-cta-banner .hp-social-row {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.hp-cta-banner .hp-social-link {
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hp-cta-banner .hp-social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* ============================================================================
   33. Homepage — Responsive
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hp-hero__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 55fr 45fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .hp-process__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .hp-split {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hp-comparison__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .hp-faq__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hp-section {
        padding: 3.5rem 0;
    }

    .hp-hero__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .hp-process__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 480px;
        margin-inline: auto;
    }

    .hp-split,
    .hp-split--img-right,
    .hp-split--img-left {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    /* On mobile: media always stacks below content */
    .hp-split--img-left .hp-split__media {
        order: 2;
    }

    .hp-split--img-left .hp-split__content {
        order: 1;
    }

    .hp-comparison__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hp-comparison__media {
        display: none; /* hide image on mobile for table focus */
    }

    .hp-faq__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hp-faq__grid {
        display: none; /* hide image grid on mobile */
    }

    .carousel-prev { left: -12px; }
    .carousel-next { right: -12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hp-hero__h1 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hp-hero__ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

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

    .msf-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .msf-radio-group {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .msf-fields-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .msf-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .msf-tracker__line {
        max-width: 40px;
    }

    .msf-actions--split {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
    }

    .hp-rating-cta-block {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .hp-compare-table {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .hp-compare-table thead th,
    .hp-compare-table tbody td {
        padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   ── ABOUT PAGE ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

   34. Page Hero (shared — used by About and future inner pages)
   35. About — Why Choose Us Grid
   36. About — Mission & Vision Statement blocks
   37. About — CTA Banner (no form)
   38. About — Responsive
   ============================================================================ */


/* ============================================================================
   34. Page Hero
   ============================================================================ */

.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-image: var(--page-hero-bg);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center top;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dark gradient overlay — matches header gradient direction */
.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        110deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88) 0%,
        rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.82) 50%,
        rgba(26, 58, 92, 0.78) 100%
    );
}

/* Red top accent stripe — echoes the header */
.page-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.page-hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.page-hero__crumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.page-hero__crumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.page-hero__crumb a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.page-hero__crumb span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.page-hero__title {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.page-hero__sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 560px;
}


/* ============================================================================
   35. About — Why Choose Us Grid
   ============================================================================ */

.about-why {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.about-why__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-why__card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition),
                transform var(--transition);
}

.about-why__card:hover {
    border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-why__icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1a3a5c 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-why__icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.about-why__card h3 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.about-why__card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   36. About — Mission & Vision statement blocks
   ============================================================================ */

.about-mission {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.about-vision {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
}

/* Decorative pull-quote block */
.about-statement {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.04), transparent);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    margin: 0.25rem 0;
}

.about-statement__quote {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    left: -2px;
    width: 28px;
    height: 21px;
    fill: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0.18;
}

.about-statement p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   37. About — CTA Banner (no form variant)
   ============================================================================ */

.about-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000 0%, #0a1628 45%, #1a3a5c 100%);
    text-align: center;
}

.about-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
}

/* Larger primary button for the standalone CTA */
.btn--lg {
    padding: 0.95rem 2.25rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Outline call button variant for dark backgrounds */
.btn--call-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), background-color var(--transition),
                transform var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn--call-outline svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn--call-outline:hover,
.btn--call-outline:focus {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Social row inherits hp-cta-banner dark variant */
.about-cta-banner .hp-social-row {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.about-cta-banner .hp-social-link {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.about-cta-banner .hp-social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* ============================================================================
   38. About — Responsive
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-why__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .page-hero {
        height: 260px;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .page-hero {
        height: 220px;
    }

    .page-hero__title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .about-why__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .about-cta-actions .btn--lg,
    .about-cta-actions .btn--call-outline {
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   ── SERVICES MEGA MENU ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────

   39. Mega Menu — Desktop Panel
   40. Mega Menu — Columns & Links
   41. Mega Menu — CTA Column
   42. Mega Menu — Arrow Indicator
   43. Mega Menu — Mobile Collapse
   ── SERVICES PAGE ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   44. Services Hero & Trust Bar
   45. Service Category & Cards Grid
   46. Services Process Section
   ── SERVICE DETAIL PAGE ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   47. Service Detail Hero & Layout
   48. Service Detail Sections (Covers, When, Approach)
   49. Service Detail Sidebar
   50. Related Services Grid
   51. Services Responsive
   ============================================================================ */


/* ============================================================================
   39. Mega Menu — Desktop Panel
   ============================================================================ */

/* Remove overflow:hidden so the mega panel can drop below the header */
.site-header {
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Clip only the pseudo-element overlays, not the panel */
.site-header::before,
.site-header::after {
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Glow is already contained inside header bounds via inset/position */
}

.vm-has-mega-menu {
    position: static; /* don't clip to li; panel is fixed */
}

.mega-menu-panel {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 990;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vm-has-mega-menu.mega-is-open .mega-menu-panel {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.mega-menu-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) 260px;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    align-items: start;
}


/* ============================================================================
   40. Mega Menu — Columns & Links
   ============================================================================ */

.mega-col {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    border-right: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.mega-col:first-child {
    padding-left: 0;
}

.mega-col__heading {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mega-col__links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.1rem;
}

.mega-col__links li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition),
                padding-left var(--transition);
}

.mega-col__links li a:hover,
.mega-col__links li a:focus {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.mega-link-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: background-color var(--transition);
}

.mega-link-icon svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-primary);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.mega-col__links li a:hover .mega-link-icon,
.mega-col__links li a:focus .mega-link-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.mega-col__links li a:hover .mega-link-icon svg,
.mega-col__links li a:focus .mega-link-icon svg {
    stroke: #ffffff;
}


/* ============================================================================
   41. Mega Menu — CTA Column
   ============================================================================ */

.mega-col--cta {
    border-right: none;
    padding: 0 0 0 1.5rem;
}

.mega-cta-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1a3a5c 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mega-cta-box__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background-color: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mega-cta-box__icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.mega-cta-box h4 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.mega-cta-box p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.mega-cta-box .btn--primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
}


/* ============================================================================
   42. Mega Menu — Arrow Indicator on Services Link
   ============================================================================ */

.nav-services-trigger {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.mega-arrow {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.vm-has-mega-menu.mega-is-open .mega-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}


/* ============================================================================
   43. Mega Menu — Mobile (≤ 900px)
   Compact inline accordion within the mobile nav panel.
   No fixed overlay — panel expands in place below the Services link.
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    /* Panel flows within the mobile nav — not a fixed overlay */
    .mega-menu-panel {
        position: static;
        top: auto;
        right: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        left: auto;
        /* Collapsed by default */
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        pointer-events: none;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
        border-radius: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
        transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
    }

    /* Expanded state */
    .vm-has-mega-menu.mega-is-open .mega-menu-panel {
        max-height: 600px;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    /* Single-column stacked layout, compact padding */
    .mega-menu-inner {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Each category column */
    .mega-col {
        padding: 0.6rem var(--container-pad);
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .mega-col:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    /* Hide the CTA column — keep mobile compact */
    .mega-col--cta {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Smaller, subtler category headings */
    .mega-col__heading {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
        padding-bottom: 0;
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    /* Compact links */
    .mega-col__links {
        gap: 0;
    }

    .mega-col__links li a {
        padding: 0.38rem 0.4rem;
        font-size: 0.835rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    }

    .mega-col__links li a:hover,
    .mega-col__links li a:focus {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
        color: #ffffff;
        padding-left: 0.65rem;
    }

    /* Smaller icon boxes */
    .mega-link-icon {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        min-width: 22px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .mega-link-icon svg {
        width: 11px;
        height: 11px;
        stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    }

    .mega-col__links li a:hover .mega-link-icon,
    .mega-col__links li a:focus .mega-link-icon {
        background: var(--color-accent);
    }

    .mega-col__links li a:hover .mega-link-icon svg,
    .mega-col__links li a:focus .mega-link-icon svg {
        stroke: #ffffff;
    }

    /* Arrow stays visible and rotates on open */
    .mega-arrow {
        margin-left: auto;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   44. Services Page — Hero & Trust Bar
   ============================================================================ */

.services-hero {
    height: 380px;
}

.services-hero__ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* btn--outline-light: white outline on dark backgrounds */
.btn--outline-light {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), background-color var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--outline-light:hover,
.btn--outline-light:focus {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Trust bar */
.services-trust {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.services-trust__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.1rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-stat strong {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.trust-stat span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.trust-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   45. Service Category & Cards Grid
   ============================================================================ */

.services-grid-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.services-category {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.services-category:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.services-category__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.services-category__icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.services-category__icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.services-category__name {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.services-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.service-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.service-card:hover,
.service-card:focus {
    border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.service-card__cat-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.service-card__title {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-card__tagline {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.service-card__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    transition: gap var(--transition);
}

.service-card__link svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__link,
.service-card:focus .service-card__link {
    gap: 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}


/* ============================================================================
   46. Services Process Section
   ============================================================================ */

.services-process {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.services-process__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

/* Connector line between steps */
.services-process__grid::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 52px;
    left: calc(12.5% + 28px);
    right: calc(12.5% + 28px);
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-accent), #e2e8f0);
    z-index: 0;
}

.services-process__step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.services-process__num {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.services-process__icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1a3a5c 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.2);
}

.services-process__icon svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.services-process__step h3 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.services-process__step p {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   47. Service Detail — Hero & Layout
   ============================================================================ */

.service-detail-hero {
    height: 300px;
}

.service-detail-hero__cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.service-detail-body {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.service-detail-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}


/* ============================================================================
   48. Service Detail — Content Sections
   ============================================================================ */

.service-detail-main {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.service-detail-section {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 3rem;
}

.service-detail-section__label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
}

.service-detail-section__title {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    display: inline-block;
}

/* What This Service Covers — checklist */
.service-covers-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.service-covers-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cover-check {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    min-width: 22px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cover-check svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

/* When You Need This — scenario grid */
.service-when-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.service-when-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1rem;
}

.when-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.when-icon svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

.service-when-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Our Approach — block with icon */
.service-approach-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.03), transparent);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.service-approach-block__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-approach-block__icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.service-approach-block p {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
}


/* ============================================================================
   49. Service Detail — Sidebar
   ============================================================================ */

.service-detail-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.service-sidebar-cta {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.service-sidebar-cta h3 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
}

.service-sidebar-cta p {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.service-sidebar-phone {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.service-sidebar-phone:hover {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.service-sidebar-phone svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-sidebar-trust {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.service-sidebar-trust li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.service-sidebar-trust svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #22c55e;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-sidebar-badge {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.service-sidebar-badge__cat {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-sidebar-badge__all {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.service-sidebar-badge__all:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    text-decoration: none;
}


/* ============================================================================
   50. Related Services Grid
   ============================================================================ */

.service-related {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.service-related__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.service-card--related {
    /* inherits .service-card — already styled above */
    display: flex; /* override block from <a> */
}


/* ============================================================================
   51. Services Responsive
   ============================================================================ */

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

    .services-process__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem 3rem;
    }

    .services-process__grid::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .service-detail-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

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

    .mega-menu-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) 240px;
    }

    .mega-col--cta {
        grid-column: 3;
        grid-row: 1 / 3;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .services-hero {
        height: 320px;
    }

    .services-hero__ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .services-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .services-trust__inner {
        gap: 0;
    }

    .trust-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .trust-stat {
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        width: 50%;
    }

    .services-process__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px;
        margin-inline: auto;
    }

    .service-detail-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .service-detail-sidebar {
        position: static;
        order: -1; /* show sidebar CTA above content on mobile */
    }

    .service-when-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .service-related__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .service-detail-section {
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .service-detail-section__label {
        display: none;
    }

    .services-hero {
        height: 280px;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   ── USEFUL LINKS PAGES ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────

   52. FAQ Page Layout & Category Navigation
   53. Testimonials Page
   54. Careers Page
   55. Partners Page
   56. Case Studies Archive
   57. Case Study Single
   58. Shared Useful Links Responsive
   ============================================================================ */


/* ============================================================================
   52. FAQ Page — Layout & Category Navigation
   ============================================================================ */

.faq-page-body {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-page-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Sticky sidebar nav */
.faq-cat-nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-cat-nav__label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-cat-nav ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.1rem;
}

.faq-cat-nav__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.faq-cat-nav__link:hover,
.faq-cat-nav__link:focus {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.faq-cat-nav__icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.faq-cat-nav__icon svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* FAQ category sections */
.faq-category-section {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
}

.faq-category-section:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-category-heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.faq-cat-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-cat-icon svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.faq-category-heading h2 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   53. Testimonials Page
   ============================================================================ */

.testimonials-intro {
    background: var(--color-primary);
}

.testimonials-intro__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.testimonials-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.testimonials-stat strong {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.testimonials-stat span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.testimonials-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonials-intro__copy {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.testimonials-grid-section {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Re-use .testimonial-card from existing styles; add label variant */
.testimonial-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid currentColor;
}

.type--insurer    { color: #2563eb; border-color: #2563eb; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.06); }
.type--legal      { color: #7c3aed; border-color: #7c3aed; background: rgba(124,58,237,0.06); }
.type--individual { color: #059669; border-color: #059669; background: rgba(5,150,105,0.06); }
.type--corporate  { color: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); background: rgba(13,27,42,0.06); }

.testimonials-empty {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding: 3rem 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   54. Careers Page
   ============================================================================ */

.careers-why__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.careers-why__list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.careers-why__list svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #22c55e;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.careers-roles {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.careers-roles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.careers-role-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.careers-role-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(13,27,42,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.careers-role-card__icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.careers-role-card__icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.careers-role-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.careers-role-card p {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.careers-role-skills {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.careers-role-skills li {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding-left: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.careers-role-skills li::before {
    content: '›';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.careers-openings {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.careers-openings-box {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.careers-openings-box__icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.careers-openings-box__icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #94a3b8;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.careers-openings-box p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 480px;
}


/* ============================================================================
   55. Partners Page
   ============================================================================ */

.partners-cats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.partners-cat-card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.partners-cat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(13,27,42,0.08);
}

.partners-cat-card__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.partners-cat-card__icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.partners-cat-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.partners-cat-card p {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.partners-benefits {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.partners-benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.partners-benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.25rem;
}

.partners-benefit-check {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partners-benefit-check svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

.partners-benefit-item h4 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.partners-benefit-item p {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   56. Case Studies Archive
   ============================================================================ */

.cs-intro {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.cs-grid-section {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.cs-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.cs-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.cs-card:hover {
    border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(13,27,42,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cs-card__type {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.cs-card__title {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

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

.cs-card__title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.cs-card__summary {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.cs-card__footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.cs-card__inv-type {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.cs-card__inv-type svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

.cs-card__result {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.result--declined { background: rgba(220,38,38,0.1); color: #dc2626; }
.result--fraud    { background: rgba(234,88,12,0.1);  color: #ea580c; }
.result--resolved { background: rgba(22,163,74,0.1);  color: #16a34a; }
.result--default  { background: #f1f5f9; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.cs-card__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap var(--transition);
}

.cs-card__link svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.cs-card:hover .cs-card__link {
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.cs-empty {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding: 3rem 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   57. Case Study Single
   ============================================================================ */

.cs-single-body {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.cs-single-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.cs-meta-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cs-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

.cs-meta-item__label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.cs-meta-item__value {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.cs-single-summary {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.cs-single-main {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.cs-section {
    position: relative;
}

.cs-section__title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.cs-section__num {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cs-section p {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

.cs-approach-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #f0f4f8;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    padding: 1.25rem;
}

.cs-approach-block__icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cs-approach-block__icon svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

.cs-section--outcome .cs-section__title {
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.cs-outcome-block {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.cs-outcome-block p {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   58. Shared Useful Links Responsive
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .faq-page-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

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

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

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

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

    .cs-single-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .faq-page-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .faq-cat-nav {
        position: static;
    }

    .faq-cat-nav ul {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.35rem;
    }

    .faq-cat-nav__link {
        padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .careers-roles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .partners-cats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .partners-benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cs-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cs-single-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .service-detail-sidebar {
        order: -1;
        position: static;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .testimonials-stat {
        width: 50%;
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    }

    .testimonials-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .careers-openings-box {
        padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   ── BLOG PAGE ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   59. Blog Hero
   60. Blog — Featured Article
   61. Blog — Card Grid
   62. Blog — Pagination & Empty State
   ── CONTACT PAGE ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   62. Contact — Layout
   63. Contact — Form
   64. Contact — Info Column
   65. Contact — Success / Error
   ── GLOBAL MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS FIXES ──────────────────────────────────────
   66. Header — Small screen adjustments
   67. Global spacing & typography fixes
   68. Homepage — Missing breakpoints
   69. Footer — 600 px gap fix
   70. Comparison table — overflow handling
   71. All pages — 400 px micro-breakpoint
   ============================================================================ */


/* ============================================================================
   59. Blog — Hero additions
   ============================================================================ */

.blog-hero__count {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
}


/* ============================================================================
   60. Blog — Featured Article
   ============================================================================ */

.blog-featured {
    position: relative;
}

.blog-featured__inner {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 540px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    background-image: var(--feat-bg);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-featured__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 40%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 75%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

.blog-featured__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    max-width: 780px;
}

.blog-featured__top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-feat-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition);
}

.blog-feat-cat:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-feat-date,
.blog-feat-read {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.blog-feat-date svg,
.blog-feat-read svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-featured__title {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

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

.blog-featured__title a:hover {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-featured__excerpt {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    max-width: 560px;
}

.blog-featured__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition),
                box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.blog-featured__link svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-featured__link:hover,
.blog-featured__link:focus {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(230,57,70,0.45);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* ============================================================================
   61. Blog — Card Grid
   ============================================================================ */

.blog-grid-section {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.blog-grid-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-grid-heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.blog-grid-heading__line {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Card */
.blog-card-v2 {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(13,27,42,0.06);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.blog-card-v2:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(13,27,42,0.13);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Thumbnail */
.blog-card-v2__thumb {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-card-v2__thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.blog-card-v2:hover .blog-card-v2__thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-card-v2__thumb-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dde3ec 0%, #eef1f6 100%);
}

.blog-card-v2__thumb-placeholder svg {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #94a3b8;
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

/* Category pill overlaid on image */
.blog-card-v2__cat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition);
    z-index: 1;
}

.blog-card-v2__cat:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Body */
.blog-card-v2__body {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-v2__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.blog-card-v2__dot {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.blog-card-v2__title {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-v2__title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-v2__title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-card-v2__excerpt {
    font-size: 0.855rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-v2__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.blog-card-v2__link svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-card-v2:hover .blog-card-v2__link {
    gap: 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}


/* ============================================================================
   62. Blog — Pagination & Empty State
   ============================================================================ */

.blog-pagination {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.blog-pagination .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 0.65rem;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), background-color var(--transition),
                color var(--transition);
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers:hover,
.blog-pagination .page-numbers:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers.current {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers.dots {
    border-color: transparent;
    cursor: default;
}

.blog-empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-empty-state__icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

.blog-empty-state__icon svg {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    fill: none; stroke: #94a3b8;
    stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round;
}

.blog-empty-state h2 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-empty-state p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ── Blog responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .blog-featured__inner { min-height: 460px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-featured__inner { min-height: 380px; }
    .blog-featured__title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .blog-featured__excerpt { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .blog-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .blog-featured__inner { min-height: 320px; }
    .blog-featured__content { padding-bottom: 2rem; }
}


/* ============================================================================
   62. Contact — Layout
   ============================================================================ */

.contact-body {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}


/* ============================================================================
   63. Contact — Form
   ============================================================================ */

.contact-form-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-form-header p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-form-header abbr {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
}

.cf-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.cf-row--2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.cf-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.cf-field label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.cf-field label span {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.cf-field input,
.cf-field select,
.cf-field textarea {
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', var(--font-base);
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: #ffffff;
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.cf-field select {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 0.9rem center;
    background-size: 16px;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.cf-field input::placeholder,
.cf-field textarea::placeholder {
    color: #b0bec5;
}

.cf-field input:focus,
.cf-field select:focus,
.cf-field textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.08);
}

.cf-field textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 140px;
}

.cf-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.cf-privacy {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0;
}

.cf-privacy svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    min-width: 13px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #22c55e;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    margin-top: 2px;
}


/* ============================================================================
   64. Contact — Info Column
   ============================================================================ */

.contact-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
}

.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-info-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-info-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-info-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    min-width: 34px;
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.contact-info-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.contact-info-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

a.contact-info-value:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-response-card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.contact-response-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-response-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.contact-response-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.contact-response-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    min-width: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.contact-response-dot--fast   { background: #22c55e; }
.contact-response-dot--medium { background: #f59e0b; }

.contact-trust-card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
}

.contact-trust-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.contact-trust-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.contact-trust-list svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #22c55e;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   65. Contact — Success / Error States
   ============================================================================ */

.contact-success {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.contact-success__icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(34,197,94,0.3);
}

.contact-success__icon svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

.contact-success h2 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-success p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 420px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.contact-error {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(220,38,38,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(220,38,38,0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #dc2626;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-error svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Contact responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-info-col {
        position: static;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .contact-info-card {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cf-row--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .cf-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .cf-privacy { max-width: none; }

    .contact-info-col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   66. Global — Header small-screen adjustments
   ============================================================================ */

/* On screens ≤ 480px: shrink logo and hide call button text to prevent
   the logo + call btn + hamburger from crowding the header */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root {
        --header-height: 72px;
    }

    .site-logo img {
        height: 60px;
        padding: 2px 0;
    }

    /* Show icon only — hide the number text */
    .btn-call .btn-call__num {
        display: none;
    }

    .btn-call {
        padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .btn-call .icon-phone {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
    }
}

/* On very small screens: further compact */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .btn-call {
        display: none; /* Hide entirely, hamburger is primary on micro screens */
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   67. Global — Spacing & typography scale-down
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    /* Section padding */
    .hp-section { padding: 2.5rem 0; }

    /* Section headers */
    .hp-section-header { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
    .hp-section-header h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .hp-section-sub { font-size: 0.925rem; }

    /* Page hero */
    .page-hero { height: 200px; }
    .page-hero__title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .page-hero__sub { font-size: 0.875rem; }

    /* Taller heroes */
    .services-hero { height: 250px; }

    /* CTA banner */
    .hp-cta-banner { padding: 3rem 0; }
    .hp-cta-banner__header h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .hp-cta-banner__sub { font-size: 0.875rem; }

    /* About CTA actions */
    .about-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .about-cta-actions .btn,
    .about-cta-actions .btn--call-outline {
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   68. Homepage — Missing breakpoints
   ============================================================================ */

/* hp-process below 600px: single column, full-width card */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hp-process__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px;
        margin-inline: auto;
    }

    /* Hero thumbnails: 3 col still fine at 600px, but at 380px go 2-col */
    .hp-hero__thumbs {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Hero CTAs stack */
    .hp-hero__ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .hp-hero__trust-badges {
        gap: 0.4rem;
    }

    /* Comparison: allow horizontal scroll on small screens */
    .hp-comparison__table-wrap {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .hp-compare-table {
        min-width: 480px;
    }

    /* Feature + benefit splits: ensure media hides don't stack oddly */
    .hp-split {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Services process (homepage version already goes to 1-col at 900px) */
    .services-process__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px;
        margin-inline: auto;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   69. Footer — 600 px gap fix
   (Currently jumps from 1024→900px rules with no 600px rule, leaving
   the 4-col footer showing 2-cols at 600-750px — already handled by the
   1024px rule. Adding 480px rule for the missing jump to 1-col on phones.) ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-top { padding: 1.75rem 0; }
    .footer-middle { padding: 2rem 0; }

    .footer-col-heading {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .footer-links {
        gap: 0.4rem;
    }

    .footer-links a {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   70. Comparison table — explicit overflow handling
   ============================================================================ */

/* Wrap the table in a scrollable container on all mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hp-comparison__table-wrap {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }

    .hp-compare-table {
        min-width: 520px;
    }

    .hp-comparison__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hp-comparison__media {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   71. All pages — 400 px micro-breakpoint (very small phones)
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 400px) {
    :root {
        --container-pad: 0.875rem;
    }

    /* Mega menu CTA box compact */
    .mega-cta-box {
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    }

    /* Form: single col always */
    .msf-radio-group  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .msf-fields-row   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cf-row--2        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Trust badges wrap tighter */
    .trust-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    }

    /* Partners / careers single col guaranteed */
    .partners-cats-grid,
    .careers-roles-grid,
    .partners-benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Service sidebar stacks naturally */
    .service-detail-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }

    /* Blog: single col */
    .blog-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Contact layout */
    .contact-info-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============================================================================
   ── FOOTER REDESIGN ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   All new ft-* classes. Old .site-footer / .footer-* rules remain in the
   file above and are overridden here where needed.

   72. Footer shell & accent bar
   73. Footer brand row
   74. Footer columns grid & links
   75. Footer contact column
   76. Footer trust strip
   77. Footer bottom bar
   78. Footer responsive
   ============================================================================ */


/* ============================================================================
   72. Footer shell & accent bar
   ============================================================================ */

/* Reset old footer colours so the new rules take full control */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #0b1523;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-family: 'Inter', var(--font-base);
}

/* 3px red accent — mirrors the header's border-top */
.ft-accent-bar {
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-accent) 0%, #ff6b78 40%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
}


/* ============================================================================
   73. Footer brand row
   ============================================================================ */

.ft-brand-row {
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, #000000 0%, #0a1628 50%, #0f2035 100%);
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Faint diagonal texture — echoes the header */
.ft-brand-row::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
        -55deg,
        transparent 0px,
        transparent 20px,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 20px,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 21px
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ft-brand-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ft-brand-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    max-width: 440px;
}

.ft-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    text-decoration: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
    transition: filter var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.ft-logo:hover {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.65));
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.ft-logo img {
    height: 54px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.ft-tagline {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    margin: 0;
}

.ft-about {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Social block */
.ft-social-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ft-social-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    margin: 0;
}

.ft-social-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.ft-social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition),
                border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.ft-social-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: currentColor;
    stroke: none;
}

/* Instagram & LinkedIn use stroke */
.ft-social-link:nth-child(2) svg,
.ft-social-link:nth-child(3) svg {
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.ft-social-link:hover,
.ft-social-link:focus {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    text-decoration: none;
}


/* ============================================================================
   74. Footer columns grid & links
   ============================================================================ */

.ft-cols-row {
    background-color: #0f172a;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.ft-cols-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.ft-col-heading {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* Decorative left accent line on heading */
.ft-col-heading__line {
    display: block;
    width: 18px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 1px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ft-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.ft-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.ft-links a::before {
    content: '›';
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
    width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition), width var(--transition);
}

.ft-links a:hover,
.ft-links a:focus {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ft-links a:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    width: auto;
}


/* ============================================================================
   75. Footer contact column
   ============================================================================ */

.ft-contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.ft-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.ft-contact-item:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.ft-contact-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ft-contact-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.ft-contact-icon svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.ft-contact-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.1rem;
}

.ft-contact-label {
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.ft-contact-value {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.45;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

a.ft-contact-value:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* CTA button at bottom of contact column */
.ft-request-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #c1121f 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), background var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer sweep */
.ft-request-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -75%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.ft-request-btn:hover::before {
    left: 140%;
}

.ft-request-btn svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ft-request-btn:hover,
.ft-request-btn:focus {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f04050 0%, var(--color-accent-hover) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* ============================================================================
   76. Footer trust strip
   ============================================================================ */

.ft-trust-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #080f1a 0%, #0d1b2a 50%, #080f1a 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
}

.ft-trust-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ft-trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ft-trust-badge__icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    min-width: 24px;
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ft-trust-badge__icon svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.ft-trust-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   77. Footer bottom bar
   ============================================================================ */

.ft-bottom {
    background-color: #060d18;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.ft-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ft-copyright {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    margin: 0;
}

.ft-copyright a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.ft-copyright a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ft-location-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ft-location-badge svg {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.ft-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ft-legal-links a {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.ft-legal-links a:hover {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
}


/* ============================================================================
   78. Footer responsive
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ft-cols-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ft-brand-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .ft-social-block {
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .ft-trust-strip {
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }

    .ft-trust-badge {
        padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .ft-trust-sep {
        display: none;
    }

    .ft-trust-inner {
        gap: 0.25rem;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ft-cols-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Contact column full-width below the other two pairs */
    .ft-col--contact {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .ft-brand-row {
        padding: 2rem 0 1.75rem;
    }

    .ft-cols-row {
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ft-cols-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ft-col--contact {
        grid-column: auto;
    }

    .ft-bottom-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .ft-location-badge {
        display: none;
    }

    .ft-legal-links {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}


/* ============================================================================
   ── BLOG SINGLE POST ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   S1. Post Hero
   S2. Post Layout & Sidebar
   S3. Post Content Typography
   S4. Post Author Box & Tags
   S5. Post Navigation
   S6. Post Responsive
   ============================================================================ */


/* ============================================================================
   S1. Post Hero
   ============================================================================ */

.post-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 420px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    background-image: var(--post-hero-bg);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.post-hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)  35%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 65%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)  100%
    );
}

.post-hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    max-width: 820px;
}

.post-hero__crumb { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.post-hero__cat   { width: fit-content; }

.post-hero__title {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.post-hero__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.post-hero__meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.post-hero__meta-item svg {
    width: 13px; height: 13px;
    fill: none; stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.post-hero__meta-sep {
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   S2. Post Layout & Sidebar
   ============================================================================ */

.post-body {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.post-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.post-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.post-sidebar__cta {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.post-sidebar__cta h3 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff; margin: 0;
}

.post-sidebar__cta p {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.55; margin: 0;
}

.post-sidebar__trust {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

.post-sidebar__trust li {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.post-sidebar__trust svg {
    width: 13px; height: 13px;
    fill: none; stroke: #22c55e;
    stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.post-sidebar__cat-card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.post-sidebar__cat-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.post-sidebar__cat-link {
    font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.post-sidebar__cat-link:hover { color: var(--color-accent); text-decoration: none; }

.post-sidebar__back {
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0.25rem;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.post-sidebar__back:hover { color: var(--color-accent-hover); text-decoration: none; }


/* ============================================================================
   S3. Post Content Typography
   ============================================================================ */

.post-content {
    font-family: 'Inter', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #374151;
}

.post-content > * + * { margin-top: 1.4rem; }

.post-content h2 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-top: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.post-content h3 {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.post-content p { margin: 0; color: #374151; }
.post-content p + p { margin-top: 1.25rem; }

.post-content > p:first-of-type {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: #1f2937;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.post-content a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

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

.post-content ul,
.post-content ol { padding-left: 1.5rem; }

.post-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    color: #374151;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.post-content blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.04);
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.post-content blockquote p { margin: 0; color: inherit; }

.post-content img {
    max-width: 100%; height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.post-content strong { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 700; }


/* ============================================================================
   S4. Post Author Box & Tags
   ============================================================================ */

.post-tags {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.post-tags__label {
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.post-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.post-tag:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; }

.post-author-box {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem; padding: 1.5rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.post-author-box__avatar {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; min-width: 52px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.post-author-box__avatar svg {
    width: 24px; height: 24px;
    fill: none; stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round;
}

.post-author-box__info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }

.post-author-box__label {
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.post-author-box__name { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); }

.post-author-box__bio {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55; margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================================
   S5. Post Navigation
   ============================================================================ */

.post-nav {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.post-nav__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 80px;
}

.post-nav__item {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition);
}

.post-nav__item:hover { background: #f1f5f9; text-decoration: none; }

.post-nav__item--prev { border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0; align-items: flex-start; }
.post-nav__item--next { align-items: flex-end; text-align: right; }

.post-nav__dir {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.post-nav__dir svg {
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    fill: none; stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.post-nav__title {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.3;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.post-related { background: #f8fafc; }


/* ============================================================================
   S6. Post Responsive
   ============================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .post-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px; gap: 2.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .post-hero { min-height: 340px; }
    .post-hero__title { font-size: 1.75rem; }

    .post-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .post-sidebar {
        position: static; order: -1;
        display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .post-sidebar__cta { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .post-hero { min-height: 280px; }
    .post-hero__title { font-size: 1.45rem; }
    .post-body { padding: 2rem 0; }
    .post-content { font-size: 0.975rem; }
    .post-content > p:first-of-type { font-size: 1rem; }

    .post-nav__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .post-nav__item--prev { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; }
    .post-nav__item--next { align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }

    .post-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============================================================================
   ── BLOG EDITORIAL HERO ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Split-panel: dark identity column left, featured article image right.
   Eliminates the hero + featured overlap by merging both into one section.
   ============================================================================ */

/* ── Shell ── */
.blog-editorial {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 400px 1fr;
    min-height: calc(88vh - var(--header-height));
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LEFT PANEL — Blog identity
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-ed-left {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #000000 0%, #0a1628 55%, #1a3a5c 100%);
    padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem 3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Faint diagonal texture */
.blog-ed-left::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
        -55deg,
        transparent 0px,
        transparent 20px,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 20px,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 21px
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Red top accent */
.blog-ed-left::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.blog-ed-crumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blog-ed-crumb a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.blog-ed-crumb a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); text-decoration: none; }

/* Blog flag + masthead */
.blog-ed-masthead {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blog-ed-flag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(230,57,70,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230,57,70,0.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    width: fit-content;
}

.blog-ed-flag svg {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    fill: none; stroke: var(--color-accent);
    stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-ed-title {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
}

.blog-ed-title span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

/* Decorative rule */
.blog-ed-rule {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(230,57,70,0.6), rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: -0.25rem 0;
}

/* Description */
.blog-ed-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Stats row */
.blog-ed-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blog-ed-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.1rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-ed-stat:first-child { padding-left: 0; }

.blog-ed-stat strong {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.blog-ed-stat span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.blog-ed-stat-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Quick article links */
.blog-ed-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-ed-links__heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.blog-ed-links__heading svg {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    fill: none; stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-ed-links__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.blog-ed-links__list li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.blog-ed-links__list a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}

.blog-ed-links__list a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-ed-links__arrow {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Scroll-down CTA */
.blog-ed-scroll-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transition: color var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blog-ed-scroll-btn svg {
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    fill: none; stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: scroll-bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blog-ed-scroll-btn:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); text-decoration: none; }

@keyframes scroll-bounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%       { transform: translateY(4px); }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RIGHT PANEL — Featured article image
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-ed-right {
    position: relative;
    background-image: var(--feat-bg);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-ed-right__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.93) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 35%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)  65%,
        transparent          100%
    );
}

/* "Featured" badge top-right */
.blog-ed-featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    z-index: 1;
}

.blog-ed-featured-badge svg {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    fill: #f59e0b; stroke: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Featured article content card */
.blog-ed-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem 3rem;
    max-width: 760px;
}

.blog-ed-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-ed-card__cat {
    /* inherits blog-feat-cat red pill */
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition);
}

.blog-ed-card__cat:hover { background: var(--color-accent-hover); text-decoration: none; }

.blog-ed-card__meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

.blog-ed-card__meta-item svg {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    fill: none; stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-ed-card__title {
    font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', var(--font-base);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.08;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

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

.blog-ed-card__title a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); text-decoration: none; }

.blog-ed-card__excerpt {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    max-width: 540px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-ed-card__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #c1121f 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(230,57,70,0.4);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-ed-card__link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -75%; width: 50%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-ed-card__link:hover::before { left: 140%; }

.blog-ed-card__link:hover,
.blog-ed-card__link:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(230,57,70,0.55);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.blog-ed-card__link svg {
    width: 15px; height: 15px;
    fill: none; stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Blog Editorial — Responsive
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .blog-editorial { grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr; }
    .blog-ed-left   { padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2.5rem; }
    .blog-ed-card   { padding: 2rem 2.5rem 2.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    /* Stack: identity panel shrinks, image panel fills remaining height */
    .blog-editorial {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto minmax(380px, 55vw);
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .blog-ed-left {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .blog-ed-links { display: none; } /* hidden on stack layout */

    .blog-ed-card { padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 2rem; }
    .blog-ed-card__excerpt { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .blog-editorial { grid-template-rows: auto minmax(300px, 65vw); }

    .blog-ed-title  { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .blog-ed-stats  { gap: 0; }
    .blog-ed-stat   { padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem; }

    .blog-ed-card__title { font-size: 1.4rem; }
}