/*
Theme Name: Acess Solutions
Theme URI: https://acesssolutionz.com
Author: Acess Solutions
Author URI: https://acesssolutionz.com
Description: Custom theme for Acess Solutions.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: acess-solutions
*/


/* ============================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================
   Brand palette — construction & development industry
   Primary  : Deep Navy Blue   — trust, reliability, engineering
   Secondary: Charcoal         — strength, professionalism
   Accent   : Construction Gold-Orange — energy, action, CTAs
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    /* ── Brand colours ── */
    --color-primary:       #1A3560;   /* deep navy blue     */
    --color-primary-dk:    #122547;   /* navy hover         */
    --color-primary-lt:    #2A4E8C;   /* navy light / tint  */
    --color-secondary:     #2D3436;   /* charcoal           */
    --color-secondary-lt:  #3D4A52;   /* charcoal hover     */
    --color-accent:        #F28C1A;   /* construction gold-orange */
    --color-accent-dk:     #D97A10;   /* accent hover       */

    /* ── Neutrals ── */
    --color-text:          #1a1a1a;
    --color-text-muted:    #5a6473;
    --color-text-light:    #8a95a3;
    --color-bg:            #ffffff;
    --color-bg-light:      #F4F6FA;   /* light section bg   */
    --color-border:        #E2E8F0;

    /* ── Footer ── */
    --color-footer-bg:     #0D1B2A;
    --color-footer-mid:    #111F30;
    --color-footer-text:   #B8C4CF;

    /* ── Layout ── */
    --header-height:       80px;
    --container-width:     1200px;
    --container-pad:       24px;

    /* ── Misc ── */
    --radius-sm:   4px;
    --radius-md:   8px;
    --radius-lg:   16px;
    --shadow-sm:   0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
    --shadow-md:   0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
    --shadow-lg:   0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
    --transition:  0.22s ease;

    /* ── Typography ── */
    --font-heading: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    --font-body:    'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
}


/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: clip; /* clip (not hidden) — doesn't break position:sticky */
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-bg);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: clip; /* must be on body too — browsers pick one as scroll container */
    max-width: 100%;  /* belt-and-suspenders width cap */
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

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

ul { list-style: none; }

address { font-style: normal; }

blockquote { quotes: none; }


/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
}

.site-main { min-height: 60vh; }

/* Shared section header */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.section-header--light .section-title,
.section-header--light .section-sub {
    color: #fff;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Accent underline beneath headings */
.section-underline {
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 16px auto 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    white-space: nowrap;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition),
                box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition),
                border-color var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

/* Primary — navy */
.btn--primary {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,53,96,.30);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-dk);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,53,96,.40);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff;
}
.btn--primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Accent — orange CTA */
.btn--accent {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(242,140,26,.35);
}
.btn--accent:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-dk);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(242,140,26,.45);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Outline — navy border */
.btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Ghost — transparent, used inside dark panels */
.btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.50);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-color: #fff;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Full-width variant */
.btn--full { width: 100%; }


/* ============================================================
   IMAGE PLACEHOLDERS
   (Replace with <img> tags or ACF once real photos are ready)
   ============================================================ */

.img-ph {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f 0%, #2d4a6e 50%, #3a5c82 100%);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Hero main image */
.img-ph--hero {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Hero thumbnails */
.img-ph--thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
}

/* Benefit / feature alternating images */
.img-ph--benefit,
.img-ph--feature {
    aspect-ratio: 5/4;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 320px;
}

/* What's included */
.img-ph--included {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 360px;
}

/* FAQ grid tiles */
.img-ph--faq { aspect-ratio: 1; }
.img-ph--faq-wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; aspect-ratio: 2/1; }


/* ============================================================
   SOCIAL ICON ROW (reused across sections)
   ============================================================ */

.social-icon-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-icon-row a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.10);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.social-icon-row a:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.social-icon-row.light a {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    color: #fff;
}

.social-icon-row.light a:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

.social-icon-row svg {
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    display: block;
}

/* Section footer bar: rating + CTA + socials */
.section-footer-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 56px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.rating-inline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.stars-sm { color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }


/* ============================================================
   HEADER — Global sticky header
   ============================================================ */

.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    width: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.site-header.is-sticky {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.09);
}

/* Three-column inner: logo | nav | CTA */
.header-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
    height: var(--header-height);
}

/* ── Logo ── */
.header-logo img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* ── Primary Navigation ── */
.header-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.header-nav .nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    list-style: none;
}

.header-nav .nav-menu li { position: relative; }

.header-nav .nav-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.header-nav .nav-menu a:hover,
.header-nav .nav-menu .current-menu-item > a,
.header-nav .nav-menu .current_page_item > a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.07);
}

/* Dropdown */
.header-nav .nav-menu .sub-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 0;
    min-width: 210px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 200;
    overflow: hidden;
    list-style: none;
}

.header-nav .nav-menu li:hover > .sub-menu,
.header-nav .nav-menu li:focus-within > .sub-menu { display: block; }

.header-nav .nav-menu .sub-menu a {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.header-nav .nav-menu .sub-menu a:hover { background: rgba(26,53,96,.05); }

/* ── Call Button ── */
.btn-call {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(242,140,26,.35);
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.btn-call:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-dk);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(242,140,26,.45);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-call:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn-call-icon { font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ── Hamburger ── */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

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

.hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── Mobile Menu ── */
.mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 16px var(--container-pad) 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.mobile-menu.is-open { display: flex; }

.mobile-nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    list-style: none;
}

.mobile-nav-menu li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }

.mobile-nav-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 4px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.mobile-nav-menu a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.mobile-nav-menu .sub-menu { padding-left: 16px; list-style: none; }
.mobile-nav-menu .sub-menu a { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); padding: 8px 4px; }

.mobile-cta { margin-top: 20px; align-self: flex-start; }


/* ============================================================
   FOOTER — Global site footer
   ============================================================ */

.site-footer {
    background: var(--color-footer-bg);
    color: var(--color-footer-text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Footer Top ── */
.footer-top {
    padding: 52px 0 36px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}

.footer-top .container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-logo img {
    height: 46px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: .85;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
    max-width: 380px;
}

/* ── Footer Middle ── */
.footer-middle {
    padding: 52px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    background: var(--color-footer-mid);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.footer-nav-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
    color: var(--color-footer-text);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* Contact column */
.footer-contact-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.contact-icon svg {
    display: block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-list a { color: var(--color-footer-text); }
.footer-contact-list a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ── Social icons (footer) ── */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.footer-social a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-footer-text);
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.footer-social a svg {
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Footer Bottom ── */
.footer-bottom {
    padding: 22px 0;
    background: var(--color-footer-bg);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover { color: #fff; }


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — 1. HERO
   ============================================================ */

.section-hero {
    padding: 64px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-inner {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr; /* fr units respect gap; avoids % + gap overflow */
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left: image stack */
.hero-media { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }

.hero-thumbs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Right: content */
.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.hero-rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hero-stars {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-offer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.06);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.offer-check {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 4px;
}

.trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.trust-badge span { color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 700; }

.hero-copy {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — 2. STEPS / TRANSFORMATION
   ============================================================ */

.section-steps {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-secondary);
}

.section-steps .section-title { color: #fff; }

.steps-timeline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.step-item {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.step-marker {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(242,140,26,.55);
    background: rgba(242,140,26,.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.step-item:hover .step-marker {
    background: rgba(242,140,26,.18);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.step-arrow {
    flex: 0 0 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242,140,26,.45), rgba(242,140,26,.15));
    align-self: auto;
    margin-top: 34px;
    position: relative;
}

.step-arrow::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 5px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 5px solid transparent;
    border-left: 8px solid rgba(242,140,26,.45);
}

.step-body { flex: 1; }

.step-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.60);
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — 3. BENEFITS
   ============================================================ */

.section-benefits {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.benefit-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.benefit-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.benefit-row--reverse { direction: rtl; }
.benefit-row--reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

.benefit-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .10em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.benefit-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.benefit-content p {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — 4. FEATURES / SERVICES
   ============================================================ */

.section-features {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.feature-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.feature-row:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }

.feature-row--reverse { direction: rtl; }
.feature-row--reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

.feature-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .10em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
}

.feature-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.check-mark {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-weight: 700;
}


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — 3. WHY CHOOSE (navy bg, 2×2 numbered grid)
   ============================================================ */

.section-why {
    padding: 88px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-primary); /* fallback */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Orange radial glow — adds warmth over the image overlay */
.section-why::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 20%, rgba(242,140,26,.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 10% 80%, rgba(26,53,96,.40) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

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

.section-why .section-header--light .section-title { color: #fff; }
.section-why .section-header--light .section-sub   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.60); }

.why-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    column-gap: 64px;
    row-gap: 0;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.why-item {
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    position: relative;
}

.why-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

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

.why-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1;
}

.why-icon-wrap {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(242,140,26,.35);
    background: rgba(242,140,26,.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.why-item:hover .why-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(242,140,26,.18);
    border-color: rgba(242,140,26,.60);
}

.why-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
}

.why-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.why-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.60);
    line-height: 1.78;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — 4. SERVICES CARD GRID
   ============================================================ */

.section-services-grid {
    padding: 88px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.services-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

/* Centre the 7th card when it sits alone in the last row */
.services-card-grid .service-card:last-child:nth-child(3n+1) {
    grid-column: 2;
}

.service-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.service-card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    stroke: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-icon {
    background: #EAF0FB;
}

.service-card-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.service-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.72;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: .03em;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-link { text-decoration: underline; }

.services-grid-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 52px;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — 5. WHAT'S INCLUDED
   ============================================================ */

.section-included {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.included-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.included-content .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.checklist {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    list-style: none;
}

.checklist li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.checklist-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 1px;
}


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — 6. TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */

.section-testimonials {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.author-avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.author-info strong {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.author-info span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Video placeholder */
.video-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    height: 280px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A3560 0%, #0D1B2A 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.video-play {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(242,140,26,.5);
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.video-placeholder:hover .video-play {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(242,140,26,.6);
}


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — 7. COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */

.section-comparison {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.comparison-table thead tr { background: var(--color-secondary); }

.comparison-table th {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
}

.comparison-table th.col-feature { text-align: left; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

/* Highlighted ACES column header */
.comparison-table th.col-aces {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.col-aces-label { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #fff; }
.col-aces-sub   { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--color-accent); margin-top: 4px; }

/* Body rows */
.comparison-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.comparison-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--color-bg-light); }

.comparison-table td {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

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

/* Highlighted ACES data column */
.comparison-table td.col-aces {
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.05);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-right: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td.col-aces { border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary); }

.icon-yes     { color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; }
.icon-no      { color: #ccc; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.icon-partial { color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 1.15rem; }


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — 8. FAQ
   ============================================================ */

.section-faq {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: start;
}

.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

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

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 4px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-align: left;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

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

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

.faq-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

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

.faq-answer p {
    padding: 0 4px 20px;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* FAQ image grid */
.faq-image-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — 9. FINAL CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */

.section-cta-banner {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-primary);
}

.cta-banner-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta-banner-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-banner-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.cta-social-row {
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Form wrapper */
.cta-form-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 36px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Progress dots */
.form-progress {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.step-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.step-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    transform: scale(1.25);
}

.step-dot.done { background: var(--color-accent); }

.step-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-border);
    margin: 0 6px;
}

/* Fieldset reset */
.form-step {
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.form-step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    letter-spacing: .02em;
}

.form-group label span { color: var(--color-accent); }

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,53,96,.12);
    background: #fff;
}

.form-group input.is-error,
.form-group select.is-error {
    border-color: #e53e3e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(229,62,62,.10);
}

.form-btn-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Success state */
.form-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 0;
}

.success-check {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.form-success h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-success p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}


/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Tablet ≤ 1024px
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .hero-inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .hero-media  { order: 1; }
    .hero-content { order: 0; }

    /* Steps timeline — stack vertically on tablet */
    .steps-timeline { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
    .step-arrow { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 2px; height: 40px; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 34px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(242,140,26,.45), rgba(242,140,26,.15)); align-self: flex-start; }
    .step-arrow::after { right: auto; top: auto; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); border-top: 8px solid rgba(242,140,26,.45); border-left: 5px solid transparent; border-right: 5px solid transparent; border-bottom: none; }
    .step-item { flex-direction: row; text-align: left; gap: 24px; align-self: stretch; padding: 0; }

    .benefit-row,
    .feature-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }

    .benefit-row--reverse,
    .feature-row--reverse { direction: ltr; }

    /* why-list stays 2-col on tablet */

    .services-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .services-card-grid .service-card:last-child:nth-child(3n+1) { grid-column: auto; }
    .services-card-grid .service-card:last-child:nth-child(2n+1) { grid-column: 1 / span 2; max-width: 420px; justify-self: center; }

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

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

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

    .cta-banner-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }

    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }

}


/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Mobile ≤ 768px
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Header — logo left, hamburger right */
    .header-inner {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .header-nav, .header-cta { display: none; }
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
        margin-left: auto; /* push to right edge */
    }

    /* Hero */
    .hero-thumbs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .hero-ctas   { flex-direction: column; }

    /* Steps — already vertical from tablet rule */
    .step-item { gap: 16px; }
    .step-marker { width: 52px; height: 52px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .step-arrow { margin-left: 26px; height: 32px; }

    /* Why list — collapse to 1 col */
    .why-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; column-gap: 0; }
    /* Disable parallax on mobile (iOS bug) */
    .section-why { background-attachment: scroll; }

    /* Services card grid */
    .services-card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .services-card-grid .service-card:last-child:nth-child(2n+1) { grid-column: auto; max-width: none; justify-self: auto; }
    .services-grid-footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

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

    /* Comparison */
    .comparison-table { font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .comparison-table th,
    .comparison-table td { padding: 14px 12px; }

    /* FAQ grid */
    .faq-image-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* CTA form */
    .cta-form-wrap { padding: 28px 20px; }
    .form-btn-row  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
    .footer-top .container { align-items: center; text-align: center; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

    /* Section footer bar */
    .section-footer-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}


/* ============================================================
   INTERIOR PAGE CONTENT — Default styles for inner pages
   ============================================================ */

.entry-content { max-width: 720px; }

.entry-content h1,
.entry-content h2,
.entry-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.entry-content p    { margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--color-text); }
.entry-content a    { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: underline; }
.entry-content ul,
.entry-content ol   { padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px; }


/* ============================================================
   INNER PAGES — Shared: Page Hero
   ============================================================ */

.page-hero {
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    padding: 64px 0 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle diagonal accent strip */
.page-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 60%, rgba(242,140,26,.07) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero--short { padding: 48px 0 44px; }

.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }

.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }

.page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Shared section eyebrow label */
.section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

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


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — Intro Section
   ============================================================ */

.section-about-intro {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.about-intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 55% 45%;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-intro-content .section-title { margin-bottom: 0; }

.about-intro-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-intro-ctas {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.about-intro-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Stats 2×2 grid */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.stat-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px 16px;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
}

.img-ph--about-intro {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 240px;
}


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — Values Section
   ============================================================ */

.section-values {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

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

.value-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.value-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover .value-icon {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.value-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.value-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — Founder Section
   ============================================================ */

.section-founder {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.founder-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 48px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.founder-photo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.img-ph--founder {
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.founder-credentials {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.founder-credentials span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.founder-credentials span::before {
    content: '';
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-name {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.founder-title-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.founder-bio p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.founder-projects-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.founder-projects-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
}

.founder-projects-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.project-dot {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    margin-top: 6px;
}


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — Notable Projects
   ============================================================ */

.section-projects {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* First card spans 2 columns */
.project-card--large { grid-column: span 2; }

.project-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.project-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.img-ph--project {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.project-card--large .img-ph--project { aspect-ratio: 2/1; }

.project-card-body { padding: 24px; }

.project-type {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .10em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.project-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.project-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — CTA (simple variant)
   ============================================================ */

.cta-simple-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-simple-text { max-width: 680px; }

.cta-simple-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.cta-simple-text .cta-social-row {
    justify-content: center;
}


/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE — Vision & Mission
   ============================================================ */

.section-vision-mission {
    padding: 64px 0;
    background: var(--color-primary);
}

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

.vm-card {
    padding: 40px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.vm-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.09); }

.vm-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vm-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vm-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.70);
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE — Trade Services Grid
   ============================================================ */

.section-trade-services {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.trade-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.trade-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

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

.trade-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.trade-card:hover .trade-icon {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.trade-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.trade-card > p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.trade-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    list-style: none;
}

.trade-list li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding-left: 14px;
    position: relative;
}

.trade-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* CTA trade card */
.trade-card--cta {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.trade-card--cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-dk);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-dk);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.trade-cta-inner { text-align: center; }

.trade-cta-inner h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.trade-cta-inner p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.70);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}


/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE — Team & Capabilities
   ============================================================ */

.section-team-capabilities {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-secondary);
}

.team-cap-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.img-ph--team {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    width: 100%;
}

.team-cap-content p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.team-cap-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.team-cap-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

.team-cap-list .check-mark {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — Contact Split
   ============================================================ */

.section-contact {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Form side */
.contact-form-heading {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

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

.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    outline: none;
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 140px;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.contact-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,53,96,.10);
    background: #fff;
}

.form-privacy-note {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Alerts */
.form-alert {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.form-alert--success {
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.07);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form-alert--error {
    background: rgba(229,62,62,.06);
    border: 1px solid #e53e3e;
    color: #c53030;
}

.form-alert--error a {
    color: #c53030;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Info side */
.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.contact-info-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.ci-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.ci-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ci-content address,
.ci-content p,
.ci-content a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ci-content a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.contact-info-social {
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.contact-info-social .ci-label { margin-bottom: 14px; }


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — Map Placeholder
   ============================================================ */

.section-map { line-height: 0; }

.section-map .container {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.map-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e2d40 0%, #1A3560 50%, #2A4E8C 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 28px 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle grid overlay to suggest a map */
.map-placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.map-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.map-label svg { color: var(--color-accent); flex-shrink: 0; }


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — Quick Info Strip
   ============================================================ */

.section-quick-info {
    padding: 56px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.quick-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    text-align: center;
}

.quick-info-item { padding: 8px; }

.quick-info-icon {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quick-info-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quick-info-item p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Inner Pages ≤ 1024px
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .about-intro-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .values-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .founder-card      { grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; padding: 32px; gap: 36px; }
    .projects-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .project-card--large { grid-column: span 2; }
    .vm-grid           { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trade-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .team-cap-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .quick-info-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}


/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Inner Pages ≤ 768px
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .page-hero { padding: 48px 0 44px; }
    .page-hero-title { font-size: 1.9rem; }

    .stats-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .values-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .founder-card      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 24px; }
    .founder-photo     { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
    .img-ph--founder   { width: 120px; min-height: 120px; border-radius: 50%; }
    .founder-credentials { flex-direction: column; }
    .projects-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .project-card--large { grid-column: span 1; }
    .trade-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cf-row            { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .quick-info-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .cta-simple-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

    .map-placeholder { height: 280px; padding: 20px; }
}

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


/* ============================================================
   UI UX PRO MAX ENHANCEMENTS
   Style: Exaggerated Minimalism + Trust & Authority
   Generated recommendation: Industrial grey + safety orange
   Framer-style scroll reveals · Count-up · Micro-interactions
   ============================================================ */


/* ── Updated font stack (Barlow Condensed — site-wide) ── */
:root {
    --font-heading: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    --font-body:    'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;

    /* UI Pro Max trust & authority tokens */
    --trust-color:       #1E40AF;
    --security-green:    #059669;
    --metric-highlight:  #F59E0B;
    --badge-height:      44px;
    --avatar-size:       56px;
    --star-color:        #F97316;
    --card-shadow:       0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    --hover-shadow:      0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
    --transition-fast:   150ms ease;
    --transition-mid:    220ms ease;
    --transition-slow:   350ms ease;
}


/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* Base hidden state */
.reveal,
.reveal-left,
.reveal-right,
.reveal-up,
.reveal-scale {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.65s var(--transition-slow),
                transform 0.65s var(--transition-slow);
}

.reveal        { transform: translateY(24px); }
.reveal-left   { transform: translateX(-24px); } /* reduced: was 40px, caused horiz scroll */
.reveal-right  { transform: translateX(24px); }  /* reduced: was 40px, caused horiz scroll */
.reveal-up     { transform: translateY(36px); }
.reveal-scale  { transform: scale(0.95); }

/* Visible state — toggled by JS IntersectionObserver */
.reveal.is-visible,
.reveal-left.is-visible,
.reveal-right.is-visible,
.reveal-up.is-visible,
.reveal-scale.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-up, .reveal-scale {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   EXAGGERATED MINIMALISM — Typography upgrades
   ============================================================ */

/* Oversized section titles with tight tracking */
.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

/* Hero heading */
.hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.05;
}

/* Page hero — oversized */
.page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1.05;
}

/* Step numbers — Exaggerated Minimalism */
.step-number {
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Stat numbers — count-up targets */
.stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1;
}


/* ============================================================
   MICRO-INTERACTIONS — cursor, transitions, hover states
   ============================================================ */

/* Ensure pointer on all interactive elements */
button,
.btn,
.faq-question,
.social-icon-row a,
.footer-social a,
.hamburger,
.nav-menu a,
.trade-card,
.value-card,
.testimonial-card,
.project-card {
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Enhanced button transitions */
.btn {
    transition:
        background var(--transition-mid),
        color var(--transition-mid),
        box-shadow var(--transition-mid),
        transform var(--transition-fast),
        border-color var(--transition-mid);
}

/* Cards — uniform lift on hover */
.value-card,
.trade-card,
.testimonial-card,
.project-card,
.stat-card,
.contact-info-card,
.vm-card {
    transition:
        box-shadow var(--transition-mid),
        transform var(--transition-mid),
        border-color var(--transition-mid),
        background var(--transition-mid);
}

.value-card:hover,
.trade-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover,
.project-card:hover,
.stat-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Nav links — underline slide-in */
.header-nav .nav-menu > li > a {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.header-nav .nav-menu > li > a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform var(--transition-mid);
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.header-nav .nav-menu > li > a:hover::after,
.header-nav .nav-menu .current-menu-item > a::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

/* Focus states — keyboard accessibility */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}


/* ============================================================
   TRUST & AUTHORITY — Badge, credential & stat enhancements
   ============================================================ */

/* Trust badges — shield style */
.trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.06);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(26,53,96,.14);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: background var(--transition-mid), border-color var(--transition-mid), transform var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: default;
}

.trust-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.10);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.trust-badge span {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Stat cards — metric highlight on hover */
.stat-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

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

/* Founder credentials — pill badges */
.founder-credentials span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.07);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.founder-credentials span::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   SOCIAL PROOF — Testimonial card polish
   ============================================================ */

.testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Accent top border reveals on hover */
.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

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

/* Large quote mark */
.testimonial-text::before {
    content: '\201C';
    display: block;
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 0.8;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-style: normal;
}

/* Author avatar — ring on hover */
.author-avatar {
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .author-avatar {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-accent);
}


/* ============================================================
   STAR RATINGS — orange stars throughout
   ============================================================ */

.hero-stars,
.testimonial-stars,
.stars-sm,
.features-rating .stars-sm {
    color: var(--star-color);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}


/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION — Framer-style depth
   ============================================================ */

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

/* Subtle background pattern */
.section-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(26,53,96,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Hero image — smooth parallax host */
.hero-media { will-change: transform; }

/* Hero main image — more height, rounder corners */
.img-ph--hero {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-slow);
}

.img-ph--hero:hover { box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow); }

/* Thumbnails — hover lift */
.img-ph--thumb {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: transform var(--transition-mid), box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.img-ph--thumb:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

/* Hero offer strip — left border pulse */
.hero-offer {
    animation: borderPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes borderPulse {
    0%, 100% { border-left-color: var(--color-primary); }
    50%       { border-left-color: var(--color-accent); }
}

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


/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO — gradient overlay enhancement
   ============================================================ */

.page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a 0%, var(--color-secondary) 40%, #1a2d45 100%);
}

/* Animated accent line under page title */
.page-hero-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 64px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}


/* ============================================================
   SECTION DIVIDERS — Exaggerated Minimalism whitespace
   ============================================================ */

.section-steps,
.section-benefits,
.section-features,
.section-included,
.section-testimonials,
.section-comparison,
.section-faq,
.section-about-intro,
.section-values,
.section-founder,
.section-projects {
    padding-top: 96px;
    padding-bottom: 96px;
}

.section-cta-banner { padding: 96px 0; }

/* Large bold section labels */
.feature-label,
.benefit-tag,
.section-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* ============================================================
   FEATURE / BENEFIT ROWS — image polish
   ============================================================ */

.img-ph--benefit,
.img-ph--feature,
.img-ph--team {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.benefit-row:hover .img-ph--benefit,
.feature-row:hover .img-ph--feature {
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
    transform: scale(1.01);
}

/* Checklist items — staggered look */
.feature-list li,
.checklist li {
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-list li:hover,
.checklist li:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }


/* ============================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE — hover row highlight
   ============================================================ */

.comparison-table tbody tr {
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.04);
}

/* ACES column — animated left border */
.comparison-table td.col-aces {
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.04);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-right: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT FORM — polish
   ============================================================ */

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.contact-form textarea {
    transition:
        border-color var(--transition-mid),
        box-shadow var(--transition-mid),
        background var(--transition-mid);
}

/* Error shake animation */
@keyframes shake {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    20%       { transform: translateX(-6px); }
    40%       { transform: translateX(6px); }
    60%       { transform: translateX(-4px); }
    80%       { transform: translateX(4px); }
}

.form-group input.is-error,
.form-group select.is-error {
    animation: shake 0.35s ease;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .form-group input.is-error,
    .form-group select.is-error { animation: none; }
}


/* ============================================================
   FOOTER — hover micro-interactions
   ============================================================ */

.footer-nav-list a {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0;
    transition: padding-left var(--transition-mid), color var(--transition-mid);
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover { padding-left: 8px; }

.footer-social a {
    transition:
        background var(--transition-mid),
        color var(--transition-mid),
        transform var(--transition-fast),
        box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}


/* ============================================================
   VIDEO PLACEHOLDER — play button pulse
   ============================================================ */

@keyframes playPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(242,140,26,.4); }
    50%       { box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(242,140,26,.7), 0 0 0 12px rgba(242,140,26,.12); }
}

.video-play {
    animation: playPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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


/* ============================================================
   MOBILE — tighten padding on smaller screens
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-steps,
    .section-benefits,
    .section-features,
    .section-included,
    .section-testimonials,
    .section-comparison,
    .section-faq,
    .section-about-intro,
    .section-values,
    .section-founder,
    .section-projects,
    .section-cta-banner {
        padding-top: 64px;
        padding-bottom: 64px;
    }

    .hero-heading   { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 1.9rem); }
    .page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.8rem); }
    .section-title  { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.2rem); }
    .step-number    { font-size: 3.5rem; }
}


/* ============================================================
   CALL BUTTON — Professional redesign
   ============================================================ */

.btn-call {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(242,140,26,.35);
    transition:
        background var(--transition-mid),
        box-shadow var(--transition-mid),
        transform var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
}

.btn-call:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-dk);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(242,140,26,.50);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-call:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(242,140,26,.30);
}

/* SVG phone icon */
.btn-call-svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: block;
}

/* Two-line text stack: label + number */
.btn-call-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-call-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.10em;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.btn-call-number {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Mobile variant — single line */
.btn-call.mobile-cta {
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-call.mobile-cta svg { flex-shrink: 0; }


/* ============================================================
   BARLOW CONDENSED TUNING
   Condensed fonts need larger sizes + positive letter-spacing
   to avoid looking cramped. All overrides live here.
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Base body — bumped to 18px, +tracking ── */
body {
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.015em;
    line-height: 1.60;
}

/* ── Header nav items ── */
.header-nav .nav-menu a {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 16px;
}

.header-nav .nav-menu .sub-menu a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: none;
}

/* ── Mobile nav ── */
.mobile-nav-menu a {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Hero heading ── */
.hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ── Page hero title ── */
.page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ── Section titles ── */
.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ── CTA banner heading ── */
.cta-banner-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ── Step numbers ── */
.step-number {
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ── Step / feature / benefit titles ── */
.step-title,
.benefit-title,
.feature-title,
.trade-title,
.value-title,
.founder-name,
.project-name,
.vm-title,
.contact-form-heading {
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ── Eyebrows, labels, badges ── */
.section-eyebrow,
.feature-label,
.benefit-tag,
.project-type,
.footer-col-title,
.ci-label,
.stat-label,
.trust-badge,
.btn-call-label {
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* ── Body copy — sub-headings and paragraph text ── */
.hero-sub,
.section-sub,
.step-desc,
.benefit-content p,
.feature-list li,
.checklist li,
.testimonial-text,
.founder-bio p,
.cta-banner-sub,
.vm-card p,
.trade-card > p,
.faq-answer p,
.page-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ── Stat numbers ── */
.stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Call button ── */
.btn-call-number {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.btn-call-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
}

/* ── Footer nav ── */
.footer-nav-list a {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.footer-copyright,
.footer-legal-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ── Forms ── */
.form-group label,
.form-step-title,
.contact-form-sub {
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.contact-form textarea {
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ── FAQ ── */
.faq-question {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ── Comparison table ── */
.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ── Breadcrumb ── */
.breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Mobile responsive adjustments ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body { font-size: 17px; }
    .hero-heading    { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 1.9rem); }
    .page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.2rem); }
    .section-title   { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 6vw, 2.4rem); }
    .step-number     { font-size: 4rem; }
}


/* ============================================================
   IMAGE CONTAINERS — real images replacing placeholders
   ============================================================ */

/* Images fill their wrapper div, maintain aspect ratio */
.img-ph > img.img-cover {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

/* Remove the old placeholder text/gradient styles when real img present */
.img-ph:has(> img.img-cover) {
    background: none;
    color: transparent;
}

/* Ensure wrappers that had aspect-ratio still size correctly */
.img-ph--hero,
.img-ph--benefit,
.img-ph--feature,
.img-ph--included,
.img-ph--about-intro,
.img-ph--team,
.img-ph--founder {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.img-ph--thumb {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.img-ph--project {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.img-ph--faq {
    overflow: hidden;
}


/* ============================================================
   SERVICE PAGES — Shared template styles
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.service-hero { padding-bottom: 72px; }

.service-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.service-hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}


/* ── Service Overview ── */
.service-overview {
    padding: 96px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.service-overview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.service-overview-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.service-main-img {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-main-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.service-overview-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.service-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}

.service-badge:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.service-badge-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.09);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.service-badge span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}


/* ── Deliverables ── */
.service-deliverables {
    padding: 96px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.deliverables-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.deliverable-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-mid), transform var(--transition-mid), border-color var(--transition-mid);
}

.deliverable-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.deliverable-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: background var(--transition-mid), color var(--transition-mid);
}

.deliverable-card:hover .deliverable-icon {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.deliverable-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.deliverable-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ── Process steps ── */
.service-process {
    padding: 96px 0;
    background: var(--color-secondary);
}

.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.process-step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    transition: background var(--transition-mid);
}

.process-step:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

.process-step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    opacity: 0.85;
    min-width: 56px;
}

.process-step-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.process-step-body p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.60);
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ── Service benefits ── */
.service-benefits {
    padding: 96px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.service-benefits-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 72px;
}

.service-benefit-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.service-benefit-item--reverse { direction: rtl; }
.service-benefit-item--reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

.sbi-image {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.sbi-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

.sbi-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.sbi-content p {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sbi-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
}

.sbi-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}


/* ── Related services ── */
.related-services {
    padding: 96px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.related-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.related-service-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-mid), transform var(--transition-mid), border-color var(--transition-mid);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.related-service-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.rsc-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: background var(--transition-mid), color var(--transition-mid);
}

.related-service-card:hover .rsc-icon {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.rsc-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.related-service-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    flex: 1;
}

.rsc-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.related-service-card:hover .rsc-link { color: var(--color-accent); }


/* ── Service page responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .service-overview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .deliverables-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .process-steps          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .service-benefit-item   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .service-benefit-item--reverse { direction: ltr; }
    .related-services-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .deliverables-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .related-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .process-step        { padding: 24px 20px; }
    .process-step-num    { font-size: 2rem; min-width: 40px; }
    .service-hero-ctas   { flex-direction: column; }
}


/* ── Trade cards as links ── */
a.trade-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.trade-card-link {
    display: block;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a.trade-card:hover .trade-card-link { color: var(--color-accent); }


/* ============================================================
   MEGA MENU — Desktop Services dropdown
   ============================================================ */

/* Parent nav item */
.mega-menu-parent {
    position: static !important; /* panel is full-width of header */
}

.nav-chevron {
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-left: 4px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-mid);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mega-menu-parent:has(.mega-is-open) .nav-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Panel — visibility toggled via .mega-is-open class (set by JS) */
.mega-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    z-index: 999;
    /* hidden state */
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    transition:
        opacity   0.18s ease,
        visibility 0.18s ease,
        transform 0.18s ease;
}

/* JS adds this class — CSS :hover no longer used for open state */
.mega-panel.mega-is-open {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Chevron still rotates via CSS when panel is open */
.mega-panel.mega-is-open ~ a .nav-chevron,
.mega-menu-parent:has(.mega-is-open) .nav-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mega-panel-inner {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 28px var(--container-pad) 32px;
}

/* "All Services" header row */
.mega-panel-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mega-panel-all {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-panel-all:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* Service cards grid */
.mega-panel-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
}

.mega-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mega-item:hover {
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.05);
    border-color: rgba(26,53,96,.10);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.mega-item-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.mega-item:hover .mega-item-icon {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.mega-item-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.mega-item-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.mega-item-desc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.mega-item-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
    align-self: center;
}

.mega-item:hover .mega-item-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Ensure the site header is relative so the panel can be absolute */
.site-header { position: sticky; }
.header-inner { position: relative; }


/* ============================================================
   MOBILE SERVICES ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */

.mobile-has-children { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }

.mobile-services-toggle {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 4px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
}

.mobile-services-toggle:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.mobile-chevron {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition-mid);
}

.mobile-services-toggle.is-open .mobile-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-services-panel {
    padding: 4px 0 16px 0;
}

.mobile-services-all {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.06);
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-services-all:hover { background: rgba(26,53,96,.12); }

.mobile-services-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2px;
}

.mobile-service-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-service-link:hover {
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.05);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.mslink-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-service-link:hover .mslink-icon {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.mslink-label { flex: 1; }

/* Responsive — collapse to 2 cols on smaller desktop */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .mega-panel-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mega-panel { visibility: hidden !important; pointer-events: none !important; } /* mobile uses accordion instead */
}


/* ============================================================
   OVERFLOW CONTAINMENT — prevent any section from causing
   horizontal scroll on mobile
   ============================================================ */

/* Every top-level section is capped at viewport width */
.section-hero,
.section-steps,
.section-why,
.section-services-grid,
.section-benefits,
.section-features,
.section-included,
.section-testimonials,
.section-comparison,
.section-faq,
.section-cta-banner,
.section-about-intro,
.section-values,
.section-founder,
.section-projects,
.section-vision-mission,
.section-trade-services,
.section-team-capabilities,
.section-contact,
.section-map,
.section-quick-info,
.service-overview,
.service-deliverables,
.service-process,
.service-benefits,
.related-services,
.page-hero,
.site-header,
.site-footer {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

/* Images are never wider than their container */
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* No element can be wider than the viewport */
* {
    min-width: 0; /* fixes grid/flex children that overflow their track */
}


/* ============================================================
   LEGAL PAGES  (page-legal.php template)
   ============================================================ */

.section-legal {
    padding: 80px 0 100px;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.legal-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ── Sidebar ── */
.legal-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc( var(--header-height) + 24px );
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.legal-meta-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px 18px;
}

.legal-meta-label {
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.legal-meta-value {
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.legal-meta-value a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.legal-meta-value a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ── Prose content ── */
.legal-content {
    max-width: 780px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.legal-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 48px 0 14px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

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

.legal-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin: 28px 0 10px;
}

.legal-content p {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.legal-content ul,
.legal-content ol {
    margin: 0 0 20px 24px;
}

.legal-content li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.legal-content a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

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

.legal-content strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media ( max-width: 860px ) {
    .legal-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .legal-sidebar {
        position: static;
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .legal-meta-card {
        flex: 1 1 160px;
    }
}

@media ( max-width: 480px ) {
    .section-legal { padding: 48px 0 64px; }
    .legal-sidebar { flex-direction: column; }
}


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT FORM 7 — match existing form design
   ============================================================ */

/* Remove default CF7 paragraph wrapper spacing */
.wpcf7-form p {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Labels */
.wpcf7-form label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* Inputs, textareas, selects */
.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-text,
.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-email,
.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-tel,
.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-textarea,
.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 140px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
}

/* Focus state */
.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-text:focus,
.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-email:focus,
.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-tel:focus,
.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-textarea:focus,
.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,53,96,.12);
    background: #fff;
}

/* Validation error highlight */
.wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-not-valid {
    border-color: #e53e3e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(229,62,62,.10);
}

/* Inline validation tip */
.wpcf7-not-valid-tip {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #c53030;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Submit button — matches .btn--primary */
.wpcf7-submit {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.wpcf7-submit:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-dk);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.wpcf7-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Loading spinner state */
.wpcf7-submit.wpcf7-spinner { opacity: 0.7; cursor: wait; }

/* Response output — success & error banners */
.wpcf7-response-output {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    display: none;
}

.wpcf7-form.sent .wpcf7-response-output {
    display: block;
    background: rgba(26,53,96,.07);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.wpcf7-form.failed .wpcf7-response-output,
.wpcf7-form.invalid .wpcf7-response-output,
.wpcf7-form.spam .wpcf7-response-output {
    display: block;
    background: rgba(229,62,62,.06);
    border: 1px solid #e53e3e;
    color: #c53030;
}

/* Homepage CTA form — accent button to match that section */
.cta-form-wrap .wpcf7-submit {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

.cta-form-wrap .wpcf7-submit:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-dk);
}

/* Responsive — stack on small screens */
@media ( max-width: 600px ) {
    .wpcf7-submit { width: 100%; }
}