/* ============================================================
   MTH CONTRACTS — COMPLETE STYLESHEET
   File: css/style.css

   QUICK CUSTOMISATION GUIDE:
   - Colours:  Edit values inside :root {} at the top
   - Font:     Replace 'Inter' with any Google Font name
   - Accent:   Change --accent to any colour (e.g. #0077FF for blue)
   ============================================================ */


/* ============================================================
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (Design Tokens)
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* --- DARK BACKGROUNDS --- */
  --navy:           #0B1724;   /* Hero, footer, dark sections */
  --navy-mid:       #112035;   /* Alternate dark sections */
  --navy-light:     #1A2F47;   /* Cards on dark background */

  /* --- ACCENT COLOUR --- change to #0077FF for electric blue */
  --accent:         #E8720C;
  --accent-dark:    #C45F08;   /* Button hover state */
  --accent-light:   #F08B35;   /* Subtle glows */
  --accent-glow:    rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.30);

  /* --- LIGHT BACKGROUNDS --- */
  --white:          #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:      #F7F8FA;   /* Main light section bg */
  --grey-light:     #ECEEF2;   /* Borders, dividers */
  --grey-mid:       #D1D5DB;   /* Form borders */

  /* --- TEXT --- */
  --text-primary:   #0F172A;   /* Headings on light */
  --text-body:      #374151;   /* Body on light */
  --text-muted:     #6B7280;   /* Secondary labels */
  --text-inverse:   #FFFFFF;   /* Text on dark */
  --text-inv-muted: #94A3B8;   /* Secondary text on dark */

  /* --- FONT --- */
  --font: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* --- RADII --- */
  --r-sm:  4px;
  --r-md:  6px;
  --r-lg:  12px;
  --r-xl:  16px;

  /* --- SHADOWS --- */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:  0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-xl:  0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  --shadow-card-dark: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);

  /* --- TRANSITIONS --- */
  --t:      250ms ease;
  --t-slow: 500ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* --- LAYOUT --- */
  --max-w: 1200px;
  --section-py: 96px;  /* vertical padding on sections */
}


/* ============================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  font-family: var(--font);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

input, textarea, select {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 1rem;
}


/* ============================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section--dark .eyebrow,
.section--cta .eyebrow {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem); font-weight: 700; }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; }

p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 68ch;
}

.lead {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.section--dark p,
.section--dark .lead,
.section--cta p {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
}

.section--dark h1,
.section--dark h2,
.section--dark h3,
.section--dark h4,
.section--cta h2 {
  color: var(--text-inverse);
}


/* ============================================================
   4. LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}

.section--dark {
  background: var(--navy);
}

.section--mid {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
}

.section--light {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.section--white {
  background: var(--white);
}

.section--cta {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.section-header--center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-header--center p {
  margin: 0 auto;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.section-header p {
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.section--dark .section-header p,
.section--mid .section-header p {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
}

/* Grid helpers */
.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

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

.grid-services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-8  { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-12 { margin-top: 48px; }
.mb-8  { margin-bottom: 32px; }


/* ============================================================
   5. BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color var(--t), border-color var(--t),
              color var(--t), transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--t);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Primary — amber fill */
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--accent-glow);
}
.btn--primary:active { transform: translateY(0); box-shadow: none; }

/* Secondary — white outline (for dark backgrounds) */
.btn--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.btn--secondary:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Ghost — dark outline (for light backgrounds) */
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--grey-mid);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Sizes */
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.875rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 18px 36px; font-size: 1rem; }

/* Button group */
.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}


/* ============================================================
   6. STICKY HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background-color 350ms ease, box-shadow 350ms ease;
}

.header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(11, 23, 36, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.header__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Image logo (replaces text mark) */
.header__logo-img {
  height: 66px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.28), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.header__logo:hover .header__logo-img {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: scale(0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.38), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

/* Footer logo variant */
.footer .header__logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
}

/* Legacy text mark — hidden when image logo is used */
.header__logo-mark {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav__link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: color var(--t), background var(--t);
  position: relative;
}

.nav__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--t);
}

.nav__link:hover,
.nav__link.active {
  color: #fff;
}

.nav__link:hover::after,
.nav__link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

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

.header__phone {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color var(--t);
}

.header__phone:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }

.header__phone svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hamburger — mobile only */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.hamburger__line {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 300ms ease, opacity 200ms ease;
}

.hamburger.open .hamburger__line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger.open .hamburger__line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.hamburger.open .hamburger__line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}


/* ============================================================
   7. MOBILE MENU
   ============================================================ */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 100px 32px 40px;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 380ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mobile-menu.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-menu__nav {
  flex: 1;
}

.mobile-menu__nav a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color var(--t), padding-left var(--t);
}

.mobile-menu__nav a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  padding-left: 8px;
}

.mobile-menu__contact {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.mobile-menu__contact p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mobile-menu__contact a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mobile-menu__contact .btn {
  margin-top: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}


/* ============================================================
   8. STICKY MOBILE CTA BAR
   ============================================================ */
.mobile-cta-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 998;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  padding-bottom: calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  gap: 10px;
}

.mobile-cta-bar a {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity var(--t);
}

.mobile-cta-bar a:active { opacity: 0.8; }

.mobile-cta-bar .cta-call {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.mobile-cta-bar .cta-callback {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.mobile-cta-bar svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   9. CALLBACK MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
  z-index: 2000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}

.modal {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  animation: modalIn 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes modalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.93) translateY(16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

.modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: background var(--t);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.modal__close:hover { background: var(--grey-mid); }

.modal .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.modal h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.modal > p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: none; }

.modal .form-row { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.modal label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal input,
.modal select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-mid);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
  outline: none;
}

.modal input:focus,
.modal select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232,114,12,0.15);
}

.modal .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.modal__note {
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}


/* ============================================================
   10. HERO — FULL-BLEED CINEMATIC (Tesla / M Group inspired)
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
}

/* ---- Full-bleed photo background ---- */
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero__slides {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.hero__slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__slide--active { opacity: 1; }

.hero__slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  display: block;
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero__slide--active img {
  animation: heroKenBurns 8s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes heroKenBurns {
  from { transform: scale(1.08); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.0);  }
}

/* Gradient overlay — strong on left so text reads, photo visible on right */
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(11,23,36,0.96) 0%,
      rgba(11,23,36,0.82) 38%,
      rgba(11,23,36,0.45) 65%,
      rgba(11,23,36,0.15) 100%
    );
}

/* Bottom fade — bleeds into the next section cleanly */
.hero__fade-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 220px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Content overlaid on photo ---- */
.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 700px;
  padding: 160px 0 160px;
}

/* Big bold headline — the centrepiece */
.hero h1,
.hero-headline {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.5vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.hero__for {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.hero__for svg { flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0.6; }

.hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Ghost button variant for use over photos */
.btn--hero-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}
.btn--hero-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.hero__phone-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.hero__phone-link:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.hero__phone-link strong {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---- Service tag strip (bottom-right of hero) ---- */
.hero__service-tags {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 80px;
  right: 5%;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hst-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(11,23,36,0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: hstFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hst-badge:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.hst-badge:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
.hst-badge:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 2.4s; }

.hst-badge--accent {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(232,114,12,0.5);
}

.hst-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes hstFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

/* ---- Dot indicators at hero bottom ---- */
.hero__slide-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 4;
}

.hero__slide-dot {
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background 300ms ease, width 300ms ease;
}

.hero__slide-dot--active {
  background: #fff;
  width: 44px;
}

.hero__slide-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* ---- Scroll indicator ---- */
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 5%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 4;
  animation: heroBounce 2.2s ease infinite;
}
.hero__scroll svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

@keyframes heroBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(7px); }
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__content { padding: 140px 0 140px; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__service-tags { display: none; }
  .hero__overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(11,23,36,0.7) 0%,
      rgba(11,23,36,0.88) 100%
    );
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero__content { padding: 120px 0 120px; }
  .hero__slide-dots { bottom: 24px; }
}


/* ============================================================
   11. INNER PAGE HERO (About, Services, etc.)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  background: var(--navy);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,114,12,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 12px; }

.page-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.page-hero p {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 56ch;
}

.page-hero--service .page-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.3);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}


/* ============================================================
   12. CREDENTIAL BAR (replaces trust bar)
   ============================================================ */
.cred-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
  padding: 0;
}

.cred-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.cred-bar__inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.cred-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  transition: background var(--t);
}
.cred-badge:hover { background: var(--off-white); }

.cred-badge__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.cred-badge__icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}
.cred-badge__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.cred-badge__label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cred-badge__sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cred-badge__divider {
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: stretch;
  margin: 8px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cred-badge { padding: 16px 20px; min-width: 180px; }
  .cred-badge__divider { display: none; }
}

/* .trust-item and .trust-item svg removed — replaced by .cred-badge system */


/* ============================================================
   13. SERVICE CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.service-card {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 0;            /* banner handles the top, body handles the rest */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-dark);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.35);
}

/* Visual banner at the top of each card — photo fills this area */
.service-card__banner {
  height: 180px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--navy-light);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Photo inside banner */
.service-card__banner img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 500ms ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__banner img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Dark gradient overlay — sits above the photo */
.service-card__banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(11,23,36,0.08) 0%, rgba(11,23,36,0.52) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__banner {
  background: var(--navy-light);
}

.service-card__icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.28);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t), transform var(--t);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.28);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.5);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-card__icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

/* Text content below the banner */
.service-card__body {
  padding: 22px 26px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.855rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: none;
}

.service-card__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.815rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: gap var(--t), color var(--t);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__link {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.service-card__link svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}


/* ============================================================
   14. FEATURE / VALUE CARDS (light background)
   ============================================================ */
.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}

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

.feature-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-card__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: none;
}


/* ============================================================
   15. WHY CHOOSE GRID
   ============================================================ */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t), transform var(--t);
}

.why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.why-card__num {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: none;
}


/* ============================================================
   16. WHO WE WORK WITH
   ============================================================ */
.clients-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.client-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t);
}

.client-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.client-item svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   17. STATS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-item {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.stat-item__label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}


/* ============================================================
   18. PROCESS STEPS
   ============================================================ */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.process-step__num {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--accent-glow);
}

.process-step h4 {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: none;
}


/* ============================================================
   19. GALLERY
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

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

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--navy-light);
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 550ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* Placeholder gradient when no image */
.gallery-item--placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.gallery-item--placeholder svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.gallery-item__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11,23,36,0.8) 0%, transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 300ms ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 20px;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-item__caption {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.4;
}


/* ============================================================
   19b. WORK CARDS (Our Work section — 4-col image cards)
   ============================================================ */
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.work-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}

.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.3);
}

/* Image zone with hover zoom */
.work-card__image {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy-light);
}

.work-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 550ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.work-card:hover .work-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* Placeholder shown before real images are added */
.work-card__placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A2F47 0%, #112035 60%, #0B1724 100%);
  position: relative;
  transition: background 400ms ease;
}

.work-card__placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 18px 18px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.work-card:hover .work-card__placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3654 0%, #152840 60%, #0d2133 100%);
}

.work-card__placeholder svg {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  color: rgba(232,114,12,0.45);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color var(--t), transform var(--t);
}

.work-card:hover .work-card__placeholder svg {
  color: rgba(232,114,12,0.65);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.work-card__placeholder small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  font-family: monospace;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Card text content */
.work-card__body {
  padding: 20px 22px 22px;
  background: var(--white);
}

.work-card__body h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.work-card__body p {
  font-size: 0.845rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.work-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--t);
}

.work-card__link:hover { gap: 9px; }

.work-card__link svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   20. INLINE CTA BANDS (mid-page)
   ============================================================ */
.inline-cta {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 40px 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  margin: 56px 0;
}

.inline-cta--light {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-color: var(--grey-light);
}

.inline-cta__text h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.inline-cta--light .inline-cta__text h3 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.inline-cta__text p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.inline-cta--light .inline-cta__text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.inline-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   21. TERMINAL CONTACT SECTION (bottom of every main page)
   ============================================================ */
.contact-terminal {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}

.contact-terminal__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.contact-method {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--t);
}

.contact-method:hover {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
}

.contact-method__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.contact-method__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.contact-method h4 {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-method__value {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color var(--t);
}

.contact-method__value:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }

.contact-method p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 22ch;
}

/* Contact terminal section-header text — dark bg with no section--dark class */
.contact-terminal .section-header h2,
.contact-terminal .section-header h3 {
  color: #fff;
}
.contact-terminal .section-header p {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
}
.contact-terminal .eyebrow {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

/* Mini inline form on homepage contact section */
.mini-form {
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.mini-form__label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.mini-form form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-end;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mini-form .mf-field {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
}

.mini-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.mini-form input,
.mini-form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t), background var(--t);
}

.mini-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

.mini-form input:focus,
.mini-form select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.mini-form select option {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  color: #fff;
}

.mini-form .btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: flex-end;
}


/* ============================================================
   22. CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
}

.contact-info__item:last-of-type {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-info__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info__icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.contact-info__label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.contact-info__value {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color var(--t);
}

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

.contact-info__note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-callback-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t);
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-callback-trigger:hover {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.contact-callback-trigger svg {
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-callback-trigger strong {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-callback-trigger span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}


/* ============================================================
   23. FORMS (Contact Page)
   ============================================================ */
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.form-card__heading {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.form-card__heading h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-card__heading p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: none;
}

.form-row {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-row--2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.form-label span {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-mid);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
  outline: none;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232,114,12,0.15);
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--grey-mid);
}

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

.form-submit {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.form-submit .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.form-note {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-note a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* ============================================================
   24. SERVICE PAGE INNER CONTENT
   ============================================================ */
.service-intro {
  max-width: 72ch;
}

.service-covers {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 40px 48px;
  margin: 48px 0;
}

.service-covers h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.service-covers ul {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px 24px;
}

.service-covers li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-covers li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.for-pm-box {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 40px 48px;
  margin: 48px 0;
}

.for-pm-box .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 8px; }

.for-pm-box h3 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.for-pm-box ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.for-pm-box li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.for-pm-box li::before {
  content: '✓';
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.12);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.related-services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.related-service-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t), background var(--t), transform var(--t);
}

.related-service-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.related-service-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   25. ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.about-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-intro-image {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--navy-light);
}

/* ============================================================
   26. PRIVACY POLICY
   ============================================================ */
.policy-content {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.policy-section {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
}

.policy-section:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.policy-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.policy-section p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  max-width: none;
}

.policy-section ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.policy-section li {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.policy-section a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* ============================================================
   27. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 72px 0 0;
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}

.footer__brand p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 30ch;
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer__contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer__contact-list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transition: color var(--t);
}

.footer__contact-list a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }

.footer__contact-list svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer__col h4 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer__links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  transition: color var(--t);
}

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

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer__bottom p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  max-width: none;
}

.footer__bottom a {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color var(--t);
}

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

.footer__reg {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  max-width: none;
}


/* ============================================================
   28. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 650ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 650ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays for grids */
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 320ms; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.reveal-delay-6 { transition-delay: 480ms; }


/* ============================================================
   29. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ============================================================ */

/* Tablet — 1024px */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --section-py: 80px; }

  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  /* Hero split narrows to equal columns */
  .hero__split { gap: 40px; }
  .hero__image-card { max-width: 380px; }

  /* Work cards drop to 2 columns */
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .clients-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .gallery-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .contact-page-grid { gap: 40px; }
  .about-intro-grid { gap: 48px; }
  .service-covers ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-services { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .inline-cta { padding: 32px 36px; }
}

/* Mobile — 768px */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-py: 64px; }

  /* Header */
  .nav, .header__phone, .header__actions .btn { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mobile-menu { display: flex; }
  .mobile-cta-bar { display: flex; }

  /* Padding offset for mobile sticky bar */
  body { padding-bottom: 72px; }

  /* Hero: stack to single column, image above content */
  .hero__split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 40px 0 56px;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  /* Show image card first on mobile */
  .hero__visual { order: -1; }

  .hero__image-card {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  }

  /* Scale down floating badges on mobile */
  .hero__badge { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 7px 12px; }

  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2.75rem); }
  .hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero__ctas .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero__scroll { display: none; }

  /* Work cards: 2 columns on mobile */
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }

  /* Grids */
  .grid-2, .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .clients-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .gallery-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .contact-terminal__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-page-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row--2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }

  /* Inline CTA */
  .inline-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 28px;
  }
  .inline-cta__actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .inline-cta__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  /* Mini form */
  .mini-form form { flex-direction: column; }
  .mini-form .mf-field { min-width: unset; }
  .mini-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  /* Forms */
  .form-card { padding: 28px; }
  .service-covers { padding: 28px; }
  .for-pm-box { padding: 28px; }

  /* Contact terminal */
  .contact-method { padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* Small mobile — 480px */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root { --section-py: 56px; }

  h1 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }

  /* Work cards: single column on small phones */
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .section-header { margin-bottom: 36px; }

  .btn--lg { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 0.9375rem; }

  /* .trust-bar__inner removed — replaced by cred-bar */
}


/* ============================================================
   30. WHO WE HELP SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.who-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.who-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t);
}

.who-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232,114,12,0.10);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.who-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.who-card__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.who-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.who-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.who-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.who-card__list li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.who-card__list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============================================================
   31. PROBLEMS WE SOLVE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.problems-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.problem-card {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  transition: border-color var(--t);
}

.problem-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.4);
}

.problem-card__problem {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.problem-card__solution {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.problem-card__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .problems-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============================================================
   32. ACCREDITATIONS / SITE STANDARDS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.standards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.standard-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}

.standard-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(232,114,12,0.08);
}

.standard-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.standard-card__icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.standard-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.standard-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
}

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

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .standards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============================================================
   33. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
   ============================================================ */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #f5a623, var(--accent));
  background-size: 200% auto;
  z-index: 9999;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(232,114,12,0.55);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: progressShimmer 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes progressShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}


/* ============================================================
   34. DARK MODE
   ============================================================ */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --white:        #1a2232;
  --off-white:    #111827;
  --grey-light:   #243044;
  --grey-mid:     #2e3f58;
  --text-primary: #f0f4f8;
  --text-body:    #c4d0de;
  --text-muted:   #8a9bb0;
  --surface:      #1a2232;
  --border:       #243044;
  --shadow-sm:    0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  --shadow-md:    0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  --shadow-lg:    0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.theme-toggle {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t), transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.theme-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  transform: rotate(22deg) scale(1.08);
}
.theme-toggle svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.theme-toggle .icon-moon { display: none; }
[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle .icon-sun { display: none; }
[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle .icon-moon { display: block; }


/* ============================================================
   35. WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 92px; right: 24px;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  z-index: 991;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: scale(0.75) translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 300ms ease, transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow var(--t);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.whatsapp-float.visible {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: all;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.6);
}
.whatsapp-float svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; fill: #fff; }

/* Tooltip label */
.whatsapp-float::before {
  content: 'WhatsApp us';
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 10px);
  top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}


/* ============================================================
   36. BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(11,23,36,0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 990;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity var(--t), transform var(--t-slow), background var(--t), border-color var(--t), color var(--t);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.back-to-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .back-to-top { bottom: 88px; right: 16px; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .whatsapp-float { bottom: 140px; right: 16px; width: 50px; height: 50px; }
  .whatsapp-float::before { display: none; }
}


/* ============================================================
   37. TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(232,114,12,0.09);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.testimonial-card__quote-mark {
  font-size: 4rem; line-height: 0.9;
  color: var(--accent); font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px; display: block;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.testimonial-card__stars {
  display: flex; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.testimonial-card__stars svg {
  width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: var(--accent);
}

.testimonial-card__body {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.78;
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: none;
}

.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
}

/* ---- Avatar base ------------------------------------------ */
.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative; /* for verified badge */
}

/* ---- Unique gradient per person --------------------------- */
/* James M. — deep blue */
.testimonial-card:nth-child(1) .testimonial-card__avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(59,130,246,0.35);
}
/* Sarah P. — teal */
.testimonial-card:nth-child(2) .testimonial-card__avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #065f46 0%, #059669 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(5,150,105,0.35);
}
/* Dave T. — indigo-slate */
.testimonial-card:nth-child(3) .testimonial-card__avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #312e81 0%, #6366f1 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(99,102,241,0.35);
}

/* ---- Verified badge --------------------------------------- */
.testimonial-card__avatar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  border: 2.5px solid #fff;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 20 20' fill='%23fff'%3E%3Cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z' clip-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 9px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
}

.testimonial-card__name {
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary); display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.testimonial-card__role {
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
}


/* ============================================================
   38. HOMEPAGE STATS COUNTER
   ============================================================ */
.counter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.counter-item {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  padding: 44px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--t);
}
.counter-item:hover { background: var(--navy-light); }
.counter-item__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}
.counter-item__label {
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .counter-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .counter-item { padding: 32px 20px; }
}


/* ============================================================
   39. HERO AMBIENT PARTICLES (pure CSS)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}
.hero-particle {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.18);
  animation: particleRise linear infinite;
}
.hero-particle:nth-child(1) { width:5px; height:5px; left:8%;  bottom:-20px; animation-duration:14s; animation-delay:0s; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(2) { width:3px; height:3px; left:18%; bottom:-20px; animation-duration:18s; animation-delay:-4s; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(3) { width:7px; height:7px; left:28%; bottom:-20px; animation-duration:11s; animation-delay:-8s; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(4) { width:4px; height:4px; left:42%; bottom:-20px; animation-duration:16s; animation-delay:-2s; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(5) { width:6px; height:6px; left:55%; bottom:-20px; animation-duration:13s; animation-delay:-6s; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(6) { width:3px; height:3px; left:68%; bottom:-20px; animation-duration:19s; animation-delay:-10s; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(7) { width:5px; height:5px; left:78%; bottom:-20px; animation-duration:12s; animation-delay:-1s; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(8) { width:4px; height:4px; left:88%; bottom:-20px; animation-duration:15s; animation-delay:-7s; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(9) { width:6px; height:6px; left:95%; bottom:-20px; animation-duration:10s; animation-delay:-3s; }

@keyframes particleRise {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
  8%   { opacity: 0.8; }
  85%  { opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-100vh) scale(0.4); opacity: 0; }
}


/* ============================================================
   40. HERO BOTTOM SHIMMER LINE
   ============================================================ */
.hero__shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(232,114,12,0.3) 20%,
    rgba(232,114,12,0.9) 50%,
    rgba(232,114,12,0.3) 80%,
    transparent 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmerSlide 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmerSlide {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 200% center; opacity: 0.5; }
  50%       { background-position: 0% center; opacity: 1; }
}


/* ============================================================
   41. CTA BUTTON PULSE
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--accent-glow), 0 0 0 0 rgba(232,114,12,0.35); }
  60%  { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--accent-glow), 0 0 0 14px rgba(232,114,12,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--accent-glow), 0 0 0 0 rgba(232,114,12,0); }
}
.btn--pulse {
  animation: ctaPulse 2.8s ease-out infinite;
}
.btn--pulse:hover { animation: none; }


/* ============================================================
   42. PAGE FADE-IN ON LOAD
   ============================================================ */
body {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 400ms ease;
}
body.page-loaded {
  opacity: 1;
}


/* ============================================================
   43. TRUST BAR MARQUEE ON MOBILE — legacy removed (trust-bar replaced by cred-bar)
   ============================================================ */


/* ============================================================
   44. ENHANCED CARD HOVER (global upgrade)
   ============================================================ */
.feature-card, .who-card, .standard-card {
  will-change: transform;
}

.service-card {
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Glowing accent border on focus (accessibility) */
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--accent-light);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Nav link active indicator */
.nav__link.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}


/* ============================================================
   45. SECTION DIVIDER (orange gradient rule)
   ============================================================ */
.section-divider {
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(232,114,12,0.25) 20%,
    rgba(232,114,12,0.6) 50%,
    rgba(232,114,12,0.25) 80%,
    transparent);
  border: none; margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   46. SKIP NAVIGATION LINK (accessibility)
   ============================================================ */
.skip-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 150ms ease;
}
.skip-nav:focus {
  top: 16px;
}


/* ============================================================
   47. AVAILABILITY BADGE (hero)
   ============================================================ */
.availability-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
  color: #22c55e;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.availability-badge__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: availPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes availPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.75); }
}


/* ============================================================
   48. COOKIE CONSENT BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 9998;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.3);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.cookie-banner.cookie-hidden {
  transform: translateY(110%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cookie-banner__text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}
.cookie-banner__text a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.cookie-banner__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cookie-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: background 200ms ease, color 200ms ease, opacity 200ms ease;
}
.cookie-btn--accept {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}
.cookie-btn--accept:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); }
.cookie-btn--decline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-mid);
}
.cookie-btn--decline:hover { background: var(--grey-light); color: var(--text-primary); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cookie-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
  }
  .cookie-banner__actions { width: 100%; }
  .cookie-btn { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
}


/* ============================================================
   49. CAREERS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.careers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.job-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: border-color 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, transform 250ms ease;
}
.job-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.job-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.job-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.job-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.job-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.job-card__meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.job-card__meta-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.careers-open-apply {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 56px;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.35);
}
.careers-open-apply h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.careers-open-apply p {
  color: var(--text-body);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
}


/* ============================================================
   50. AREA TAGS (coverage section on About page)
   ============================================================ */
.area-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-light);
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
}
.area-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.05);
}
.area-tag--open {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.35);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: italic;
}


/* ============================================================
   51. PAIN-POINT SECTION (homepage psychology section)
   ============================================================ */
.pain-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
}

.pain-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pain-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 26px 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
}

.pain-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.pain-item--bad {
  background: #fff;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
}

.pain-item--good {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.04);
}

.pain-item__icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.pain-item--bad .pain-item__icon {
  background: rgba(220,38,38,0.1);
  color: #dc2626;
}

.pain-item--good .pain-item__icon {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.15);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.pain-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.pain-item p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
}

/* Dark mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .pain-section { background: var(--navy-light); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
[data-theme="dark"] .pain-grid { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
[data-theme="dark"] .pain-item { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
[data-theme="dark"] .pain-item--bad { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border-right-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
[data-theme="dark"] .pain-item--good { background: rgba(232,114,12,0.06); }
[data-theme="dark"] .pain-item strong { color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .pain-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pain-item--bad { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light); }
  .pain-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light); }
  .pain-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  [data-theme="dark"] .pain-item--bad { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
}


/* ============================================================
   52. PSYCHOLOGICAL UX — micro-details that improve conversion
   ============================================================ */

/* Smooth scroll */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

/* Subtle card lift on all interactive cards */
.job-card {
  transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease;
}
.job-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

/* Trust-building: form inputs glow green on valid input */
.form-input:valid:not(:placeholder-shown),
.form-select:valid:not([value=""]),
.form-textarea:valid:not(:placeholder-shown) {
  border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.5);
}

/* Stronger focus ring throughout */
.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(232,114,12,0.12);
}

/* Submit button: loading state feel */
.btn[type="submit"]:active {
  transform: scale(0.985);
}

/* Testimonial cards: subtle left border accent */
.testimonial-card {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

/* Why cards: number colour on hover */
.why-card:hover .why-card__num {
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

/* Page hero subtext: slightly larger on desktop */
.page-hero p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Better mobile form UX */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-row--2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============================================================
   53. HERO "WHO THIS IS FOR" MICRO-LINE
   (Primary definition lives in section 10 — no override here)
   ============================================================ */


/* ============================================================
   55. MINI FORM REASSURANCE TEXT
   ============================================================ */
.mini-form__reassurance {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}


/* ============================================================
   56. EXIT INTENT BAR
   ============================================================ */
.exit-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1200;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 380ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.exit-bar--visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.exit-bar__inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.exit-bar__msg {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.exit-bar__msg strong {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}
.exit-bar__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.exit-bar__close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  padding: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.exit-bar__close:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Accent variant button (for exit bar call button) */
.btn--accent {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
}
.btn--accent:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
}
.btn--accent svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Don't show exit bar on mobile (mobile CTA bar handles it) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .exit-bar { display: none; }
}

/* Dark mode exit bar */
[data-theme="dark"] .exit-bar {
  background: #0a111c;
  border-top-color: var(--accent);
}


/* ============================================================
   57. HERO WORD-BY-WORD ANIMATION (Tesla-inspired)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-headline {
  overflow: visible;
}

.hw {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  animation: hwReveal 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}
.hw:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.hw:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.17s; }
.hw:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.29s; }
.hw:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.41s; }

.hw--accent {
  color: var(--accent);
}

@keyframes hwReveal {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Hero cascade — sub-copy, CTA row, phone link */
.hero-anim {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: heroAnim 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  animation-delay: var(--ad, 0s);
}
@keyframes heroAnim {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hw, .hero-anim {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   58. MARQUEE TICKER STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.marquee-strip {
  background: var(--accent);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 10px 0;
  user-select: none;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 35s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-strip:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.marquee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

.marquee-sep {
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
}


/* ============================================================
   59. HOW IT WORKS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.how-steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.how-step {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.how-step__num {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.how-step__content h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.how-step__content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.how-step__connector {
  width: 60px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: rgba(232,114,12,0.3);
}

.how-step__connector svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .how-steps {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .how-step__connector {
    width: auto;
    height: 40px;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
  .how-step { padding: 0 16px; }
  .how-step__content p { max-width: 100%; }
}


/* ============================================================
   60. ALTERNATING SERVICE ROWS (M Group / Telent inspired)
   ============================================================ */
.services-featured {
  margin: 0;
}

.service-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 500px;
}

.service-row--flip {
  direction: rtl;
}
.service-row--flip > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

.service-row__image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-light);
}

.service-row__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-row:hover .service-row__image img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.service-row__content {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.service-row__num {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.service-row__content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.service-row__content p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-row__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.service-row__list li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.service-row__list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .service-row,
  .service-row--flip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    direction: ltr;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .service-row__image {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    min-height: 240px;
  }
  .service-row__content {
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   61. WORK CAROUSEL (horizontal scroll)
   ============================================================ */
.work-carousel-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Fade edges to suggest more content */
.work-carousel-wrap::before,
.work-carousel-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.work-carousel-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--off-white), transparent);
}
.work-carousel-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--off-white), transparent);
}

.work-carousel {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 16px 48px 24px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.work-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.work-carousel .work-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 18px);
  min-width: 260px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

/* Service tag overlay on work card image */
.work-card__tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(11,23,36,0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

/* Carousel nav arrows */
.work-carousel-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wcn-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-light);
  background: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t), color var(--t);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wcn-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.wcn-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .work-carousel .work-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(80vw - 48px);
  }
  .work-carousel-nav { display: none; }
}


/* ============================================================
   62. TRUSTED-BY IDENTITY STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.trusted-strip {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 18px 0;
}

.trusted-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trusted-strip__label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trusted-strip__tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px 0;
}

.ts-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.ts-tag:hover {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

.ts-tag--active {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ts-sep {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0 2px;
  user-select: none;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .trusted-strip__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .trusted-strip__tags {
    gap: 2px 0;
  }
  .ts-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   63. BENTO WHY-GRID
   ============================================================ */
.bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.bento-card {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px) clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.bento-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Spanning variants */
.bento-card--feature {
  grid-row: span 2;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.bento-card--wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

/* Accent background (card 01) — orange brand accent */
.bento-card--accent-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(232,114,12,0.18) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.3);
}

.bento-card--accent-bg:hover {
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(232,114,12,0.2);
}

/* Large faded number */
.bento-card__num {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-card__num {
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.bento-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.bento-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Stat block inside feature card */
.bento-card__stat {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.bento-stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.bento-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .bento-card--feature {
    grid-row: span 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .bento-card--wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .bento-card--feature {
    grid-row: span 1;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   64. FEATURED TESTIMONIAL QUOTE
   ============================================================ */
.featured-quote-section {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.fq-card {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px) clamp(36px, 6vw, 72px);
  background: var(--navy-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  text-align: center;
}

.fq-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,114,12,0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.fq-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.fq-mark {
  display: block;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.fq-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  quotes: none;
}

.fq-cite {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  font-style: normal;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.fq-cite__name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-inverse);
}

.fq-cite__role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.fq-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.fq-stars svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .fq-card {
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   65. OUR PROMISE / FOUNDER VOICE
   ============================================================ */
.promise-section {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.promise-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,114,12,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.promise-card {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 32px 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.promise-card__quote-col {
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.promise-quote-mark {
  display: block;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  line-height: 0.7;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.3;
  user-select: none;
}

.promise-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.2vw, 1.3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}

.promise-card__sig {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.promise-sig__name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  display: block;
}

.promise-sig__title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .promise-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .promise-card__quote-col {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   66. FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-section {
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
}

.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.08rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.faq-q:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-arrow {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), color 0.2s;
}

.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-a {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

.faq-a p {
  padding: 0 4px 22px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-a a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .faq-q {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    padding: 18px 0;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   68. BACKGROUND DEPTH — ambient glow on dark sections
   Makes flat navy backgrounds feel dimensional instead of like
   CSS colour swatches. One of the biggest visual upgrades possible.
   ============================================================ */

/* Warm radial glow at the top of every dark/mid section */
.section--dark,
.section--mid {
  position: relative;
}

.section--dark::before,
.section--mid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 40%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% -10%, rgba(232,114,12,0.07) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* All direct children of dark sections need z-index to sit above the glow */
.section--dark > .container,
.section--mid > .container,
.section--dark > .counter-grid,
.section--dark > .services-featured {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero overlay — add warm amber bloom behind the text for atmospheric depth */
.hero__overlay {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 18% 65%, rgba(232,114,12,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(11,23,36,0.97) 0%,
      rgba(11,23,36,0.84) 35%,
      rgba(11,23,36,0.45) 62%,
      rgba(11,23,36,0.1) 100%
    ) !important;
}


/* ============================================================
   69. STATS — FULL-BLEED IMPACT SECTION
   Numbers are the most credible thing on the page. Make them
   command the screen.
   ============================================================ */
.stats-impact {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-impact::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(232,114,12,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-impact .counter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stats-impact .counter-item {
  background: transparent;
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: none;
  position: relative;
}

.stats-impact .counter-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

/* Individual glow behind each number */
.stats-impact .counter-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -55%);
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,114,12,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-impact .counter-item__value {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6.5vw, 6rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}

.stats-impact .counter-item__label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-impact .counter-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stats-impact .counter-item {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .stats-impact .counter-item:nth-child(even) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .stats-impact .counter-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .stats-impact .counter-item__value {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 10vw, 4rem);
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   70. STATEMENT SECTION — typographic dramatic moment
   One section. Enormous text. Nothing else. This is the
   Tesla / Basecamp technique — a single phrase that stops
   the scroll and lodges in memory.
   ============================================================ */
.statement-section {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: clamp(72px, 12vw, 128px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.statement-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 80%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(232,114,12,0.25) 50%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.statement-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.statement-line {
  font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 11vw, 9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
  display: block;
  animation: none; /* override p max-width */
}

.statement-line--accent {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(232,114,12,0.35);
}

/* Reveal variant — slides up individually */
.statement-section .reveal {
  transform: translateY(40px);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .statement-line {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 14vw, 5rem);
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   71. ORANGE CTA BAND
   A full-width orange section breaks the dark/light monotony
   and forces the eye. The brand colour owns an entire section.
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 80px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle inner highlight */
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

.cta-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-band__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-band h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cta-band p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 48ch;
}

.cta-band__text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.cta-band__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* White button on orange background */
.btn--cta-white {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn--cta-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Ghost button on orange background */
.btn--cta-outline {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.btn--cta-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-band__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .cta-band__actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .cta-band__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   72. PROOF BLOCK — compact 2-col credentials (replaces 8 cards)
   An image alongside real credentials is more persuasive than
   a grid of icons. Less clutter, more credibility.
   ============================================================ */
.proof-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
}

.proof-block__image {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  position: relative;
}

.proof-block__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(1.1);
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), filter 400ms;
}

.proof-block:hover .proof-block__image img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: brightness(0.9) saturate(1.15);
}

/* Subtle orange border glow on image */
.proof-block__image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(232,114,12,0.2);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.proof-block__content .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.proof-block__content h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.proof-block__content > p {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 44ch;
}

.proof-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.proof-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.proof-checklist li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 20 20' fill='%23E8720C'%3E%3Cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z' clip-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 12px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .proof-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .proof-block__image {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   73. REVEAL ANIMATION — variety upgrade
   Currently every element does the same translateY. Adding
   variation makes the page feel alive rather than mechanical.
   ============================================================ */

/* Default reveal: up */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Scale-in variant for cards */
.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal-scale.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* Slide from left */
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-32px);
  transition: opacity 650ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 650ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal-left.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Slide from right */
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(32px);
  transition: opacity 650ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 650ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal-right.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Statement lines use a larger reveal travel */
.statement-section .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(48px);
  transition: opacity 800ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 800ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.statement-section .reveal.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.statement-section .reveal:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 120ms;
}

/* Hide dark mode toggle — site is designed dark */
.theme-toggle { display: none !important; }


/* ============================================================
   75. COVERAGE MAP SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.coverage-section {
  position: relative;
}

.coverage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px);
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
}

/* ---- SVG Map ------------------------------------------- */
.coverage-map-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.coverage-map-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 60% 40%, rgba(232,114,12,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.coverage-map-svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* ---- Area list ----------------------------------------- */
.coverage-areas {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.coverage-areas__group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.coverage-areas__region {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.coverage-areas__dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.coverage-areas__dot--orange { background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(232,114,12,0.6); }
.coverage-areas__dot--blue   { background: #60a5fa; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(96,165,250,0.5); }
.coverage-areas__dot--muted  { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

.coverage-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
}
.coverage-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background 200ms, border-color 200ms, color 200ms;
  cursor: default;
}
.coverage-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.4);
  color: #fff;
}

.coverage-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .coverage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .coverage-map-wrap {
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   74. ENHANCED BUTTON FEEL
   Buttons should feel physical — like pressing something.
   ============================================================ */
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 0 var(--accent-dark), 0 4px 12px rgba(232,114,12,0.2);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(232,114,12,0.4), 0 2px 0 var(--accent-dark);
}
.btn--primary:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--accent-dark);
}

/* ============================================================
   67. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR — handled by §33 .scroll-progress-bar
   ============================================================ */
/* The scroll progress bar CSS and JS both target #scrollProgressBar
   (§33 .scroll-progress-bar). No duplicate rule needed here. */


/* ============================================================
   76. PHOTO SERVICE CARDS — bento grid with real photography
   ============================================================ */

/* Section inherits section--dark (navy bg). No override needed. */
.services-overview {
  /* inherits section--dark navy background */
}

.services-overview__footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Ghost button for dark section footer */
.btn--outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.btn--outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- Bento grid --- */
.services-photo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: repeat(3, minmax(165px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

/* --- Base card --- */
.svc-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  background: var(--navy-light);
  /* Orange top-line reveals on hover */
  outline: none;
}

.svc-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: border-color 300ms;
  z-index: 4;
}

.svc-card:hover::after {
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.5);
}

/* Top-edge accent line */
.svc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  z-index: 5;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
}

.svc-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Featured card spans all 3 rows */
.svc-card--featured {
  grid-row: 1 / span 3;
}

/* --- Photo --- */
.svc-card__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.svc-card__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-card__img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* --- Gradient overlay --- */
.svc-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.97) 0%,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.72) 35%,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.28) 65%,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.08) 100%
  );
  transition: opacity 400ms;
}

/* Featured card: slightly lighter overlay (bigger canvas, more photo visible) */
.svc-card--featured .svc-card__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.96) 0%,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.65) 40%,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.2)  70%,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.04) 100%
  );
}

/* --- Content pinned to bottom --- */
.svc-card__body {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px);
}

/* Number */
.svc-card__num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Title */
.svc-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* Description — always visible on featured, hover-reveal on small */
.svc-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  max-width: 42ch;
}

.svc-card--sm .svc-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              opacity 300ms;
}

.svc-card--sm:hover .svc-card__desc {
  max-height: 80px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Service tags (featured card only) */
.svc-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.svc-card__tags span {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* CTA pill */
.svc-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.35);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 220ms, border-color 220ms, gap 220ms;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.svc-card__cta svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 220ms;
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-card__cta {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.28);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.65);
  gap: 10px;
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-card__cta svg {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* --- Focus visible for keyboard nav --- */
.svc-card:focus-visible::after {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232,114,12,0.4);
}

/* --- Responsive --- */

/* Tablet: featured spans top 2 cols, 3 small in a row below */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .services-photo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 340px auto;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .svc-card--featured {
    grid-column: 1 / span 2;
    grid-row: 1;
  }
  .svc-card--sm {
    grid-row: auto;
    min-height: 240px;
  }
  .svc-card--sm .svc-card__desc {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Mobile: single column */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .services-photo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
  .svc-card--featured {
    grid-column: auto;
    grid-row: auto;
    min-height: 280px;
  }
  .svc-card--sm {
    grid-row: auto;
    min-height: 180px;
  }
  .svc-card--sm .svc-card__desc {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   77. SECTION RHYTHM & LAYOUT FIXES
   ============================================================ */

/* Split section header — used in work carousel (replaces inline style) */
.section-header--split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-header--split p {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* How-it-works CTA area — replaces inline style */
.how-section__cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.how-section__cta-note {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
}

/* Give the promise section a visual break
   — it's currently navy like the proof section above it.
   Change to a warm near-white so it reads as a "founder moment" */
.promise-section {
  background: #f7f5f2 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.promise-section::before {
  display: none; /* Remove the orange glow — doesn't suit light bg */
}

/* Text colours inside promise section now on light bg */
.promise-text {
  color: var(--text-body) !important;
  font-style: italic;
}

.promise-quote-mark {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  opacity: 0.25 !important;
}

.promise-sig__name {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.promise-sig__title {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Ensure no leftover pain-section CSS causes issues on any remaining elements */
.pain-section,
.pain-grid,
.pain-item { display: none; }


/* ============================================================
   78. BENTO GRID POLISH
   Make the Why Choose bento cards feel more premium.
   ============================================================ */
.bento-card {
  transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              border-color 220ms,
              box-shadow 220ms;
}

.bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* Ensure bento card text colours are explicit (not inherited from dark mode vars) */
.bento-card h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.bento-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}

.bento-card--accent-bg h3,
.bento-card--accent-bg p {
  color: #fff;
}

.bento-card--accent-bg p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

.bento-stat-num {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.bento-stat-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}


/* ============================================================
   79. TESTIMONIALS — fix white section text on cards
   ============================================================ */

/* Ensure testimonial cards on white section bg read correctly */
.section--white .testimonial-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-color: var(--grey-light);
}

.section--white .testimonial-card__body {
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.section--white .testimonial-card__quote-mark {
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.2;
}


/* ============================================================
   80. TRUST BAR — legacy rules removed (replaced by cred-bar §12)
   ============================================================ */


/* ============================================================
   81. GLOBAL INLINE-STYLE CLEANUPS
   Any remaining styles that were inline and caused inconsistency
   ============================================================ */

/* FAQ section closing CTA */
.faq-section__footer {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.faq-section__footer p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Work carousel "View all" */
.work-view-all {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* Ensure section-header--center constrained width applies to p */
.section-header--center p {
  max-width: 600px;
}


/* ============================================================
   82. SECTION--MID GLOBAL TEXT COLOURS (CRITICAL FIX)
   section--dark has headings/text overridden to white.
   section--mid uses the same dark navy-mid background (#112035)
   but was missing these overrides — headings were dark-on-dark.
   ============================================================ */
.section--mid h1,
.section--mid h2,
.section--mid h3,
.section--mid h4 {
  color: var(--text-inverse);
}

.section--mid p,
.section--mid .lead {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
}

.section--mid .eyebrow {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}


/* ============================================================
   83. CONTACT TERMINAL — CALLBACK BUTTON CLASS
   Replaces the inline style + onmouseover/onmouseout on the
   "Leave your number →" button in the contact section.
   ============================================================ */
.contact-method__btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: inherit;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: inherit;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: color var(--t);
}

.contact-method__btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}


/* ============================================================
   84. FOOTER ADDRESS BLOCK
   Replaces inline style on the address <span> in the footer.
   ============================================================ */
.footer__address {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

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


/* ============================================================
   85. SERVICES SECTION — VISUAL SEPARATOR
   How-it-works and services are both section--dark (#0B1724).
   Add a very subtle top border/separator so users perceive
   two distinct sections rather than one long dark block.
   ============================================================ */
.services-overview {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* Make the "What We Do" eyebrow in services read as accent-light
   (all dark-section eyebrows should be --accent-light not --accent) */
.services-overview .eyebrow {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}


/* ============================================================
   86. WORK CAROUSEL — TAG POLISH
   The work card image tags get an orange left-edge for brand
   anchoring and slightly more visual presence.
   ============================================================ */
.work-card__tag {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
}


/* ============================================================
   87. PROOF BLOCK — CHECKLIST CONTRAST
   Checklist items use var(--text-inv-muted) = #94A3B8 on navy.
   Boost to near-white for better readability in the dark section.
   ============================================================ */
.proof-checklist li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}


/* ============================================================
   88. BENTO CARD NUMBER — intentional watermark design
   .bento-card__num is a large background watermark number
   at 0.2 opacity — this is deliberate. No override needed.
   ============================================================ */


/* ============================================================
   89. SECTION-HEADER LEFT-ALIGNED (non-center) ON DARK BG
   On dark sections with a left-aligned section-header,
   ensure the p sub-copy is inv-muted (not body text colour).
   ============================================================ */
.section--dark .section-header p {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
}


/* ============================================================
   90. FAQ SECTION — QUESTION BUTTON HOVER STATE ENHANCEMENT
   On hover the question text should shift toward accent for
   a more premium interactive feel.
   ============================================================ */
.faq-q:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] {
  color: var(--accent);
}


/* ============================================================
   91. WORK CARD BODY TEXT — READABILITY LIFT
   text-muted (#6B7280) on white just meets WCAG AA at 4.7:1.
   Boosting to text-body (#374151) gives ~7:1 — AA large passing
   comfortably and better on-screen readability.
   ============================================================ */
.work-card__body p {
  color: var(--text-body);
}


/* ============================================================
   92. SVC-CARD CTA PILL — ACCENT-LIGHT FOR DARK OVERLAYS
   The "View service" pill sits on a dark overlay gradient.
   accent-light (#F08B35) is slightly more legible than accent
   (#E8720C) against the near-black overlay bottom.
   ============================================================ */
.svc-card__cta {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}


/* ============================================================
   93. SECTION HEADER EYEBROW — already handled by §82/base rule
   .section--dark .eyebrow is set at the top of the stylesheet.
   §82 adds section--mid. No duplicate needed here.
   ============================================================ */


/* ============================================================
   94. CONTACT TERMINAL — FIX DUPLICATE MAX-WIDTH ON .contact-method p
   The original rule sets both max-width: none and max-width: 22ch.
   Remove the none so only 22ch applies (handled by specificity override).
   ============================================================ */
.contact-method p {
  max-width: 22ch;
}


/* ============================================================
   95. TRUST BAR TEXT LIFT — legacy rule removed (trust-item replaced by cred-badge)
   ============================================================ */


/* ============================================================
   96. HOW-STEP CONNECTOR COLOUR
   The SVG arrows between how-it-works steps use currentColor.
   Ensure they're set to a visible muted accent on dark bg.
   ============================================================ */
.how-step__connector {
  color: rgba(232,114,12,0.35);
}


/* ============================================================
   97. PROMISE SECTION — SIGNATURE DIVIDER
   Add a subtle orange left-border accent to the signature
   block for a premium editorial feel.
   ============================================================ */
.promise-card__sig {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: 16px;
}


/* ============================================================
   HERO CREDIBILITY STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.hero__cred {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__cred span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero__cred strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero__cred-sep {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important;
  font-size: 1rem;
}


/* Mini stat block for smaller bento cards (02, 03, 06) */
.bento-card__mini-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.bento-mini-num {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.bento-mini-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}


/* --- Photo overlay work cards (new style) --- */
.work-card--photo {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.work-card--photo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.work-card--photo .work-card__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy-light);
}

.work-card--photo .work-card__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

.work-card--photo:hover .work-card__img img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.work-card__photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.96) 0%,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.65) 40%,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.15) 75%,
    rgba(11,23,36,0.0) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 400ms;
}

.work-card--photo:hover .work-card__photo-overlay {
  opacity: 0.88;
}

.work-card__photo-body {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.work-card__photo-body .work-card__tag {
  position: static;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.work-card__photo-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.work-card__photo-body p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), opacity 300ms;
  max-width: none;
}

.work-card--photo:hover .work-card__photo-body p {
  max-height: 60px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.work-card__cta-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  margin-top: 4px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 300ms, transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

.work-card--photo:hover .work-card__cta-link {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Override carousel card width for photo cards */
.work-carousel .work-card--photo {
  flex: 0 0 260px;
  min-width: 260px;
}


/* Featured testimonial layout */
.testimonials-grid--featured {
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: start;
}

.testimonial-card--featured {
  grid-row: span 2;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.2);
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.testimonial-card--featured .testimonial-card__body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.testimonial-card--featured .testimonial-card__quote-mark {
  font-size: 5rem;
  opacity: 0.15;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.section--white .testimonial-card--featured {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.25);
}

.section--white .testimonial-card--featured .testimonial-card__body {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

.section--white .testimonial-card--featured .testimonial-card__name {
  color: #fff;
}

.section--white .testimonial-card--featured .testimonial-card__role {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* Reverse role/name hierarchy — role is more credible */
.testimonial-card__author {
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .testimonials-grid--featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .testimonial-card--featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .testimonials-grid--featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .testimonial-card--featured {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}


/* Animated underline on "time." — draws in after the reveal */
.statement-underline {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.statement-underline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 400ms;
}
.statement-section .reveal.in-view .statement-underline::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}


/* Section bridge — angled visual connector */
.section-bridge {
  height: 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: -1px 0;
}
.section-bridge--dark-to-light {
  background: #f7f5f2;
}
.section-bridge--dark-to-light::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 0%, 0 100%);
}


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT SECTION — new 2-col layout
   ============================================================ */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: 56px;
}

.contact-left h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin: 16px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.contact-left__sub {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 42ch;
}

.contact-methods-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.contact-method-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}
.contact-method-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.3);
}
.contact-method-row__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-method-row__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.contact-method-row__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.contact-method-row__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

.contact-pullquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.contact-pullquote p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  max-width: none;
}
.contact-pullquote cite {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Right side — form card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.contact-form-card h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-form-card__sub {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: none;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.cf-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}
.cf-row--2 {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}
.cf-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.cf-field label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}
.cf-field input,
.cf-field select {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font);
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
  outline: none;
}
.cf-field input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.cf-field select option { background: var(--navy-mid); color: #fff; }
.cf-field input:focus,
.cf-field select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232,114,12,0.15);
}
.btn--full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.cf-reassurance {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
}

.contact-callback-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t), color var(--t);
}
.contact-callback-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.4);
  color: var(--accent-light);
}
.contact-callback-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .cf-row--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============================================================
   POSTCODE COVERAGE CHECKER
   ============================================================ */
.coverage-checker {
  margin-top: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: clamp(40px, 6vw, 56px);
}

.coverage-checker__inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.coverage-checker__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.coverage-checker__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.coverage-checker__header h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.coverage-checker__header p {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
}

.coverage-checker__form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.coverage-checker__input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.coverage-checker__input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
  outline: none;
}
.coverage-checker__input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.coverage-checker__input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232,114,12,0.15);
}

.coverage-checker__btn {
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--t), transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 0 var(--accent-dark);
}
.coverage-checker__btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(232,114,12,0.35);
}

.coverage-checker__hint {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin: 0;
  min-height: 1.2em;
  max-width: none;
}

/* Result states */
.coverage-result {
  margin-top: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  animation: resultFadeIn 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) both;
}

@keyframes resultFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.coverage-result--covered {
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.3);
}
.coverage-result--maybe {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.35);
}
.coverage-result--outside {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.coverage-result__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.coverage-result--covered .coverage-result__icon {
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.15);
  color: #22c55e;
}
.coverage-result--maybe .coverage-result__icon {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.15);
  color: var(--accent-light);
}
.coverage-result--outside .coverage-result__icon {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.coverage-result__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.coverage-result__body h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.coverage-result__body p {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  max-width: 44ch;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.coverage-result__body .btn {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 9px 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .coverage-checker__input-wrap { flex-direction: column; }
  .coverage-checker__btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   §98 — Services nav strip (replaces "See all services" button)
   ============================================================ */
.services-nav-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.services-nav-strip__label {
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.services-nav-strip__chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.svc-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t), color var(--t), transform var(--t);
}
.svc-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.svc-chip--all {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.3);
  color: var(--accent-light);
}
.svc-chip--all:hover {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.5);
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

/* ============================================================
   §99 — Breadcrumb navigation
   ============================================================ */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb__link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.breadcrumb__link:hover { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb__sep {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.breadcrumb__current {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   §100 — Page hero photo variant
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero--photo {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  min-height: 460px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.page-hero--photo .page-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(11,23,36,0.75) 0%, rgba(11,23,36,0.55) 50%, rgba(11,23,36,0.80) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.page-hero--photo .page-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
}
.page-hero--photo .container { width: 100%; }

/* Page hero stats row */
.page-hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 28px 0 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  row-gap: 12px;
}
.page-hero__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.page-hero__stat:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.page-hero__stat strong {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.page-hero__stat span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.page-hero__stat-div {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.page-hero__sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 54ch;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ============================================================
   §101 — Featured service cards (services.html 2-up)
   ============================================================ */
.svc-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .svc-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.svc-feature-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}
.svc-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(11,23,36,0.12);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.svc-feature-card__img {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-feature-card__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.svc-feature-card:hover .svc-feature-card__img img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.svc-feature-card__body {
  padding: 28px 32px 32px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.svc-feature-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.1);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.2);
}
.svc-feature-card__body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.svc-feature-card__body p {
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.svc-feature-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.svc-feature-card__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.svc-feature-card__list li::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.svc-feature-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: gap var(--t);
}
.svc-feature-card:hover .svc-feature-card__cta { gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   §102 — Coverage areas pills
   ============================================================ */
.coverage-section .section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.coverage-areas {
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.coverage-areas h3 {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.coverage-areas__grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.coverage-area-pill {
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   §103 — nav__link--active
   ============================================================ */
.nav__link--active {
  color: var(--accent-light) !important;
}
.nav__link--active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1) !important;
  background: var(--accent-light) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   §104 — Interactive coverage map layout
   ============================================================ */
.coverage-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .coverage-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Map container */
.coverage-map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: #0d1d2e;
  position: relative;
}
.coverage-map {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .coverage-map { height: 340px; }
}

/* Override Leaflet controls to match dark theme */
.leaflet-control-zoom a {
  background: #1A2F47 !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;
}
.leaflet-control-zoom a:hover {
  background: #243f5e !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}
.leaflet-bar { border: none !important; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important; }
.leaflet-control-attribution {
  background: rgba(11,23,36,0.7) !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4) !important;
  font-size: 0.65rem !important;
}
.leaflet-control-attribution a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5) !important; }

/* Coverage map legend */
.coverage-map-legend {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.coverage-map-legend__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  background: rgba(11,23,36,0.75);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.coverage-map-legend__item::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 12px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.coverage-map-legend__item--primary::before { background: #E8720C; }
.coverage-map-legend__item--secondary::before { background: #60a5fa; opacity: 0.7; }

/* Leaflet popup custom style */
.coverage-popup .leaflet-popup-content-wrapper {
  background: #1A2F47 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
.coverage-popup .leaflet-popup-content {
  margin: 10px 14px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}
.coverage-popup .leaflet-popup-tip { background: #1A2F47 !important; }

.coverage-tooltip {
  background: rgba(11,23,36,0.88) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.3) !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  padding: 5px 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
}
.coverage-tooltip::before { border-top-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.3) !important; }

/* Panel — checker + pills stacked */
.coverage-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.coverage-panel .coverage-checker {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.coverage-panel .coverage-areas {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.coverage-panel .coverage-areas h3 {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

/* Override old coverage-map-wrap::before to avoid blocking Leaflet interaction */
.coverage-layout .coverage-map-wrap::before {
  display: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   §105 — CAPABILITY GRID (AAA service page redesign)
   Replaces old .service-covers bullet list
   ============================================================ */
.capability-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .capability-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .capability-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.capability-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t);
}
.capability-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232,114,12,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.section--white .capability-item { background: var(--off-white); }

.capability-item__icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.10);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--t);
}
.capability-item:hover .capability-item__icon { background: rgba(232,114,12,0.18); }
.capability-item__icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--accent);
  stroke: var(--accent);
}

.capability-item__body h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.capability-item__body p {
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   §106 — DISCIPLINE TAGS (overview section strip)
   ============================================================ */
.discipline-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.discipline-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.20);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.discipline-tag svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   §107 — PROOF STRIP (why-mth dark section, 3-col)
   ============================================================ */
.proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 48px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.proof-item {
  padding: 40px 32px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  position: relative;
}
.proof-item + .proof-item { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .proof-item + .proof-item { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
}
.proof-item__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.proof-item__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; stroke: var(--accent-light); }
.proof-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.proof-item p {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 260px;
}

/* ============================================================
   §108 — FOOTER BRAND TAGLINE & LINKEDIN
   ============================================================ */
.footer__tagline {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.footer__linkedin {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-inv-muted);
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.footer__linkedin:hover { color: #0A66C2; }
.footer__linkedin svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   §109 — SERVICE PAGE CTA BAND (between proof + related)
   ============================================================ */
.service-cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-dark) 100%);
  padding: 64px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.service-cta-band h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  max-width: 540px;
}
.service-cta-band .btn--secondary {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  color: #fff;
}
.service-cta-band .btn--secondary:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

/* ============================================================
   §110 — RELATED SERVICES (updated pill style)
   ============================================================ */
.related-services-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.related-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: border-color var(--t), color var(--t), background var(--t);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.related-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.06);
}
.related-pill svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* §111 — CREDENTIAL GRID (about.html) */
.credential-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .credential-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .credential-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.credential-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t);
}
.credential-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(232,114,12,0.09);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.credential-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}
.credential-card:hover .credential-card__icon {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.35);
}
.credential-card__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--accent);
  stroke: var(--accent);
}

.credential-card__body h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.credential-card__body p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* §112 — PREFERS-REDUCED-MOTION (comprehensive) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal,
  .reveal-scale,
  .reveal-left,
  .reveal-right {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .marquee-track { animation: none !important; }
}

/* §113 — SELECTION STYLE */
::selection {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}
::-moz-selection {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* §114 — FOCUS VISIBLE GLOBAL */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2.5px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
/* Suppress outline on mouse-click (only show for keyboard) */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
  outline: none;
}

/* §115 — SMOOTH SCROLL ANCHOR OFFSET (accounts for sticky header) */
[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

/* §116 — INLINE-CTA HOVER ENHANCEMENT */
.inline-cta--light {
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.inline-cta--light:hover {
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(232,114,12,0.06);
}

/* §117 — DISCIPLINE TAGS DARK BG VARIANT */
.section--dark .discipline-tag {
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(232,114,12,0.3);
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

/* §118 — PROGRAMME SNAPSHOT CARDS (projects.html) */
.snapshot-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .snapshot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.snapshot-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t);
}
.snapshot-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(232,114,12,0.09);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.snapshot-card__type {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(232,114,12,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,114,12,0.2);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.snapshot-card__title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.snapshot-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.snapshot-card__meta-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.snapshot-card__label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.snapshot-card__value {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
}