/* =========================================================
   Velocity Contact Hub — Design System
   Built by Agulhas Code · April 2026
   ========================================================= */

/* ----- Tokens ----- */
:root {
  /* Brand palette (locked per VCH brand spec) */
  --navy: #0D1B2A;
  --navy-700: #1A2A40;
  --navy-600: #243B57;
  --royal: #1565C0;
  --royal-600: #0F4FA0;
  --royal-700: #0A3D80;
  --electric: #00B0FF;
  --electric-600: #0095DB;
  --electric-700: #0077B0;
  --sky: #378ADD;
  --ice: #E8F0FE;
  --ice-200: #F4F8FF;
  --slate: #546E7A;
  --slate-700: #3E5159;
  --slate-300: #8FA3AC;
  --slate-100: #CBD5DA;
  --line: #E2E8F0;
  --line-soft: #EEF2F7;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --success: #16A34A;
  --warning: #D97706;
  --whatsapp: #25D366;

  /* Type scale */
  --font-sans: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --fs-display: clamp(3.4rem, 6.8vw + 0.6rem, 6.4rem);
  --fs-h1: clamp(3.2rem, 5vw + 1.1rem, 4.8rem);
  --fs-h2: clamp(2.6rem, 3.6vw + 1.2rem, 4rem);
  --fs-h3: clamp(1.4rem, 1vw + 1.1rem, 1.85rem);
  --fs-h4: 1.25rem;
  --fs-body: 1rem;
  --fs-small: 0.875rem;
  --fs-eyebrow: 0.75rem;

  --lh-display: 1.05;
  --lh-heading: 1.18;
  --lh-body: 1.65;

  /* Spacing */
  --s-1: 0.25rem;
  --s-2: 0.5rem;
  --s-3: 0.75rem;
  --s-4: 1rem;
  --s-5: 1.5rem;
  --s-6: 2rem;
  --s-7: 3rem;
  --s-8: 4rem;
  --s-9: 6rem;
  --s-10: 8rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;

  /* Shadow */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(13,27,42,0.05);
  --shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13,27,42,0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(13,27,42,0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(13,27,42,0.18), 0 8px 16px -8px rgba(13,27,42,0.08);
  --shadow-blue: 0 12px 24px -8px rgba(0,176,255,0.35);
  --shadow-royal: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(21,101,192,0.4);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --t-fast: 140ms;
  --t-med: 280ms;
  --t-slow: 520ms;
}

/* ----- Reset ----- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; color: inherit; }
a { color: var(--royal); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--electric); }
input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }

/* ----- Type ----- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-4);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: var(--lh-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.022em; line-height: var(--lh-display); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.018em; line-height: 1.12; }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.012em; line-height: 1.2; }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
p { margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--royal);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.eyebrow--white { color: var(--electric); }
.eyebrow--ice { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.4vw + 0.95rem, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ----- Layout ----- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--s-5);
}
.container-narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); margin-inline: auto; }

.section { padding: var(--s-9) 0; }
.section--tight { padding: var(--s-7) 0; }
.section--lg { padding: var(--s-10) 0; }
.section--ice { background: var(--ice-200); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.section--navy h1, .section--navy h2, .section--navy h3 { color: #fff; }
.section--royal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--royal-700) 100%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}
.section--royal h1, .section--royal h2 { color: #fff; }

/* ----- Buttons ----- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease), background var(--t-med) var(--ease), color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--electric); outline-offset: 3px; }

.btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--royal-600) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-royal);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-600) 0%, var(--royal-700) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -12px rgba(21,101,192,0.55);
}
.btn--electric {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--electric) 0%, var(--electric-600) 100%);
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}
.btn--electric:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--electric-600) 0%, var(--electric-700) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -12px rgba(0,176,255,0.55);
}
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--royal);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--royal);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--royal);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn--ghost-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.btn--ghost-white:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: #fff;
}
.btn--sm { padding: 0.65rem 1rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 1.1rem 1.8rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--block { display: flex; width: 100%; }

/* Header CTA — clean, high-contrast, instantly clickable */
.btn--cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, #0f4ba0 100%);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.3rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 18px -6px rgba(21,101,192,0.55),
    0 2px 6px -2px rgba(13,27,42,0.25),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transition:
    transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
    box-shadow 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
    background 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.btn--cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c70d4 0%, var(--royal) 100%);
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 26px -8px rgba(21,101,192,0.65),
    0 4px 10px -2px rgba(13,27,42,0.3),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.btn--cta .arrow { transition: transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1); }
.btn--cta:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

.btn .arrow { transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease); display: inline-block; }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Animated sheen on primary buttons */
.btn--primary::before, .btn--electric::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -120%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out);
}
.btn--primary:hover::before, .btn--electric:hover::before { left: 130%; }

/* ----- Pills ----- */
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ice);
  color: var(--royal);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.pill--royal { background: var(--royal); color: #fff; }
.pill--electric { background: rgba(0,176,255,0.12); color: var(--royal-700); }
.pill--success { background: rgba(22,163,74,0.1); color: var(--success); }
.pill--warning { background: rgba(217,119,6,0.1); color: var(--warning); }
.pill--white-glass {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}

/* ----- Header ----- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.site-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  height: 76px;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.brand__mark {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--electric);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), filter var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,176,255,0.35));
}
.brand__mark svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}
.brand:hover .brand__mark {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(0,176,255,0.6));
}
/* Footer/dark variant */
.site-footer .brand__mark { color: var(--electric); }
.brand__wordmark { line-height: 1; }
.brand__name { font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.brand__sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2); }
.nav a {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease), color var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav a:hover { background: var(--ice); color: var(--royal); }
.nav a.is-active { color: var(--royal); }
.nav a.is-active::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--electric);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.header__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
.header__phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.header__phone:hover { color: var(--royal); }
.header__phone svg { color: var(--royal); }

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--ice);
}
.menu-toggle:hover { background: var(--royal); color: #fff; }

/* Mobile nav */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav, .header__phone { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .site-header__inner { height: 68px; }
}
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 68px 0 0 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 99;
  padding: var(--s-5);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-nav.is-open { display: block; }
.mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--royal); }
.mobile-nav__cta { margin-top: var(--s-5); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-3); }

/* ----- Hero (split-screen) ----- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--s-7) 0 var(--s-9);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 90% 10%, rgba(0,176,255,0.06), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 50% at 0% 100%, rgba(21,101,192,0.04), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero { padding: var(--s-6) 0 var(--s-7); }
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-6); }
}

.hero__copy { max-width: 580px; align-self: center; }
.hero__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-display);
  line-height: var(--lh-display);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.hero__title .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--electric) 80%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero__sub { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: var(--s-6); max-width: 520px; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; gap: var(--s-3); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.hero__trust {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  padding-top: var(--s-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.hero__trust-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.hero__trust-item svg { color: var(--success); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Hero metrics panel (right side) */
.hero__panel {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--royal-700) 60%, var(--navy) 130%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero__panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,176,255,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__panel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50px; left: -50px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,176,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__panel-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.hero__panel-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}
.live-dot {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--electric);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.live-dot::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--electric);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,176,255,0.25);
  animation: pulse 1.6s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0,176,255,0.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(0,176,255,0); }
}
.metric {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), background var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.metric:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.metric__value {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1vw + 1.4rem, 2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.metric__label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.metric__note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ----- Sector strip ----- */
.sector-strip {
  background: var(--ice-200);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: var(--s-5) 0;
}
.sector-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-6);
}
.sector-strip__label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.sector-strip__list {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-6);
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.sector-strip__list li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ----- Section heads ----- */
.section-head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-7);
}
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.section-head p { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ----- Service grid ----- */
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  transition: border-color var(--t-med) var(--ease), transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--electric));
  transition: width var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.service-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.service-card__num {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--royal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.service-card__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ice) 0%, rgba(0,176,255,0.18) 100%);
  color: var(--royal);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.service-card p { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.service-card__stat {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--s-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.service-card__stat-value {
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--royal);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.service-card__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.service-card--cta {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ice-200), var(--ice));
  border-color: rgba(21,101,192,0.18);
  border-style: dashed;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.service-card--cta h3 { color: var(--royal); }

/* ----- Process ----- */
.process {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .process { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.process__step {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--s-5);
}
.process__step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: calc(100% - 6px);
  width: calc(100% - 56px + 12px);
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--line);
  z-index: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .process__step::before { display: none; }
}
.process__step:last-child::before { display: none; }
.process__num {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--royal-700) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-royal);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process__step h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.process__step p { color: var(--slate); margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ----- Commitment / Pillars ----- */
.pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.pillar {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pillar__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal), var(--electric));
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}
.pillar h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.pillar p { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ----- Industries ----- */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-3);
}
.industry-pill {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--s-4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), background var(--t-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.industry-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--royal);
  background: var(--ice);
  color: var(--royal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.industry-pill__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--royal);
}

/* ----- CTA band ----- */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--royal-700) 60%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: var(--s-8) var(--s-7);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .cta-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-5); }
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; right: -120px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,176,255,0.3), transparent 60%);
}
.cta-band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px; left: 30%;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,176,255,0.15), transparent 60%);
}
.cta-band__copy { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band h2 {
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw + 0.8rem, 2.4rem);
}
.cta-band__copy p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin: 0; max-width: 540px; }
.cta-band__actions {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-3);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* ----- Cards (generic) ----- */
.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--s-6);
}
.card--accent {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--royal);
}

/* ----- Stats grid (capability) ----- */
.cap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .cap-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .cap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.cap {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.cap:hover { border-color: var(--electric); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cap__target {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--royal);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.cap__value {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.5vw + 1.2rem, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.cap__label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.cap__note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ----- Footer ----- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: var(--s-9) 0 var(--s-5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,176,255,0.08), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.site-footer h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--electric); }

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-7);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.footer-brand .brand { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand .brand__name { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin: var(--s-4) 0 var(--s-5);
}
.footer-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-2); }
.footer-badges .pill {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.footer-list {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-3);
}
.footer-list a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-3); }
.footer-contact a, .footer-contact span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.footer-contact a:first-child {
  color: var(--electric);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.footer-contact a:nth-child(2) { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: var(--s-5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.footer-bottom__legal { display: flex; gap: var(--s-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: var(--s-3); }
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease), color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--electric);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--electric);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ----- WhatsApp floating button ----- */
.wa-fab {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
  z-index: 90;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem 0.85rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--whatsapp);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(37,211,102,0.6), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
  animation: waPulse 2.6s infinite;
}
.wa-fab:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -10px rgba(37,211,102,0.7);
}
.wa-fab__icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--whatsapp);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.wa-fab__label {
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: max-width var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
  .wa-fab__label { max-width: 200px; }
}
@keyframes waPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(37,211,102,0.6), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(37,211,102,0.6), 0 0 0 14px rgba(37,211,102,0); }
}

/* ----- Page hero (interior) ----- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--s-9) 0 var(--s-7);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ice-200) 0%, #fff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 80% at 90% 10%, rgba(0,176,255,0.08), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 720px; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw + 0.6rem, 3.6rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--slate); font-weight: 700; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--royal); }
.breadcrumbs span { color: var(--slate-700); }

/* ----- Forms ----- */
.form { display: grid; gap: var(--s-4); }
.field { display: grid; gap: var(--s-2); }
.field label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.field label .req { color: var(--royal); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.field input:hover, .field select:hover, .field textarea:hover { border-color: var(--slate-300); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--royal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(21,101,192,0.12);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.field .help {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.field .err {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #DC2626;
  display: none;
}
.field.is-error input, .field.is-error select, .field.is-error textarea {
  border-color: #DC2626;
}
.field.is-error .err { display: block; }

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-4); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.dropzone {
  border: 2px dashed var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--ice-200);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), background var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.dropzone:hover { border-color: var(--royal); background: var(--ice); }
.dropzone svg { color: var(--royal); margin: 0 auto var(--s-3); }
.dropzone__title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.dropzone__sub { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ----- Job listing ----- */
.job {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  align-items: center;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.job:hover { border-color: var(--royal); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.job h4 { margin: 0 0 var(--s-2); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.job__meta { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--slate); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .job { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-3); }
}

/* ----- Article ----- */
.article-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .article-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .article-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.article-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.article-card__cover {
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--electric) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-card__cover svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto; opacity: 0.85; }
.article-card__body { padding: var(--s-5); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-3); flex: 1; }
.article-card__meta {
  display: flex; gap: var(--s-3);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--royal);
}
.article-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 0; }
.article-card p { color: var(--slate); margin: 0; flex: 1; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.article-card a.read-more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Long-form article */
.prose { max-width: 720px; margin-inline: auto; }
.prose h2 { margin: var(--s-7) 0 var(--s-4); }
.prose h3 { margin: var(--s-6) 0 var(--s-3); }
.prose p, .prose ul, .prose ol { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.2rem; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.prose blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--electric);
  background: var(--ice-200);
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5);
  margin: var(--s-5) 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.prose code {
  background: var(--ice);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  color: var(--royal-700);
}

/* ----- Animations ----- */
/* IMPORTANT: reveal starts visible by default. JS adds .js-reveal-pending
   to enable the hidden state, which is then removed when in view. This
   guarantees content is visible even if JS fails to execute. */
.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out), transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out);
}
.js-reveal-pending .reveal:not(.is-visible) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.reveal--delay-1 { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.reveal--delay-2 { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.reveal--delay-3 { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.reveal--delay-4 { transition-delay: 320ms; }

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

/* ----- Utilities ----- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-balance { text-wrap: balance; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.mb-6 { margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.mt-6 { margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.flex { display: flex; }
.gap-3 { gap: var(--s-3); }
.gap-4 { gap: var(--s-4); }
.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); border: 0;
}

/* ----- Print ----- */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .wa-fab { display: none; }
  body { color: #000; }
  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
}

/* =========================================================
   POLISH LAYER — Specialist passes
   Designer · Typography · Conversion · Accessibility ·
   Micro-interactions · Performance · Mobile UX · Wireframe alignment
   ========================================================= */

/* ----- Designer: refined logo mark with bolt path ----- */
.brand__mark svg {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ----- Typography: tighter rhythm, better tracking ----- */
.hero__title { text-wrap: balance; }
h1, h2, h3 { text-wrap: balance; }
p, li { text-wrap: pretty; }

.eyebrow {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--electric);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.eyebrow--white::before { background: var(--electric); }
.eyebrow--ice::before { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.section-head--center .eyebrow { padding-left: 0; }
.section-head--center .eyebrow::before { display: none; }

/* ----- Wireframe alignment: hero ratio + sector strip ----- */
@media (min-width: 981px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: var(--s-8); }
  .hero { padding: var(--s-8) 0 var(--s-10); }
}
.hero__title { font-weight: 800; }

/* Process: dashed connector line per V3 review */
.process { position: relative; }
.process::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px; left: 7%;
  right: 7%;
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--royal);
  opacity: 0.18;
  z-index: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .process::before { display: none; }
}
.process__step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.process__step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--electric);
}
.process__num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--electric) 100%);
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(21,101,192,0.4), 0 0 0 1px var(--line);
}

/* ----- Conversion: stronger primary-CTA hierarchy ----- */
.btn--primary {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}
.btn--primary::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn--ghost { font-weight: 700; }

/* ----- Accessibility: visible, branded focus rings ----- */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--electric);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.btn:focus-visible { outline-offset: 3px; }
a:focus-visible { outline-offset: 3px; }

/* High-contrast skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  z-index: 200;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; color: #fff; }

/* ----- Micro-interactions: card hover sheen + service icon spin ----- */
.service-card {
  isolation: isolate;
}
.service-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,176,255,0.04), transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.service-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.service-card__icon {
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), background var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ice) 0%, rgba(0,176,255,0.32) 100%);
}

.metric { transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), background var(--t-med) var(--ease); }
.metric:hover .metric__value { color: var(--electric); transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease); }

.industry-pill {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.industry-pill::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--electric);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.industry-pill:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

/* CTA band radial pulse */
.cta-band {
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cta-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ----- Performance: image loading hints
   NOTE: Do NOT use content-visibility on layout sections — it skips
   layout for offscreen elements which causes "half-blank page" reports
   when the IntersectionObserver doesn't fire fast enough on initial load.
   Explicitly enforce visibility on layout primitives. ----- */
img { content-visibility: auto; }
section, .section, main, header, footer, article, aside { content-visibility: visible !important; }

/* ----- Mobile UX: sticky bottom CTA bar ----- */
.mobile-cta-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  z-index: 80;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: var(--s-3) var(--s-4);
  gap: var(--s-3);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 24px -8px rgba(13,27,42,0.1);
}
.mobile-cta-bar a { flex: 1; }
.mobile-cta-bar .btn { padding: 0.85rem 0.9rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .mobile-cta-bar { display: flex; }
  body { padding-bottom: 78px; }
  .wa-fab { bottom: 90px; }
}

/* Larger tap targets on mobile */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .btn { min-height: 48px; }
  .nav a, .footer-list a { min-height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
  .industry-pill { min-height: 56px; }
  .menu-toggle { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
}

/* ----- Hero refinement: capability metrics tighter ----- */
.hero__panel { gap: var(--s-3); padding: var(--s-5); }
.metric { padding: var(--s-3) var(--s-4); }
.metric__value { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1vw + 1.3rem, 1.9rem); }

/* ----- Trust badges: icon emphasis ----- */
.hero__trust-item {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  background: var(--ice-200);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* ----- Pillar icon refinement ----- */
.pillar { transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-med) var(--ease); }
.pillar:hover {
  border-color: var(--electric);
}
.pillar__icon {
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover .pillar__icon { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg); }

/* ----- Section heads: more deliberate spacing ----- */
.section-head h2 { max-width: 22ch; }
.section-head--center h2,
.section-head.text-center h2 { max-width: 28ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-head .lead { font-size: 1.075rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.section-head--center .lead,
.section-head.text-center .lead,
.section-head.text-center p { max-width: 64ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-head.text-center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ----- Scroll-progress indicator ----- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--electric));
  z-index: 200;
  transition: width 50ms linear;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,176,255,0.4);
}

/* ----- Selection color ----- */
::selection { background: var(--electric); color: var(--navy); }

/* ----- Honor reduced motion fully ----- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .wa-fab { animation: none; }
  .live-dot::before { animation: none; }
  .scroll-progress { transition: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   AUDIT V2 — 20-perspective polish (US-tier quality bar)
   Reference benchmarks: TaskUs · Five9 · NICE · Genesys · Concentrix
   ========================================================= */

/* === Audit 1 — Visual hierarchy (Z-pattern, F-pattern reading flow) === */
.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw + 1rem, 4.6rem) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em !important;
  line-height: 1.0 !important;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.hero__title .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--electric) 50%, #7FDBFF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero__title .accent::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: -8px;
  width: 80px; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--electric));
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: accentLine 1.4s var(--ease-out) 0.6s forwards;
}
@keyframes accentLine { to { opacity: 1; width: 120px; } }
.hero__sub.lead { font-size: 1.18rem !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: var(--slate-700); }

/* === Audit 2 — Color: enforce WCAG AA+ contrast === */
.eyebrow { color: var(--royal-700); font-weight: 800; }
.metric__note { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.cap__note { color: var(--slate-700); }
body { color: #2A3441; }

/* === Audit 3 — Typography precision === */
body { font-feature-settings: "kern" 1, "liga" 1, "calt" 1; }
h1, h2, h3, .hero__title { font-feature-settings: "kern" 1, "ss01" 1; }
.brand__name {
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
}
.brand__sub {
  font-size: 0.62rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.36em !important;
  color: var(--electric) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
}
.site-footer .brand__sub { color: var(--electric) !important; opacity: 0.95; }

/* === Audit 4 — Whitespace & rhythm === */
.section { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; }
.section--lg { padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 9rem) 0; }
.section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem); }

/* === Audit 5 — Hero conversion (US benchmark) === */
.hero {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafcff 60%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.hero::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 60% at 92% 5%, rgba(0,176,255,0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 50% at -5% 100%, rgba(21,101,192,0.06), transparent 60%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0 24px, rgba(21,101,192,0.015) 24px 25px) !important;
}
/* Hero panel: harder edges, sharper shadow, tighter metric layout */
.hero__panel {
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0F4FA0 0%, #0D1B2A 100%) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -20px rgba(13,27,42,0.4),
    0 12px 24px -8px rgba(21,101,192,0.3),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.hero__panel::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,176,255,0.4) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
  filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero__panel-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; }
.metric {
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
}
.metric:hover { background: rgba(0,176,255,0.08) !important; border-color: rgba(0,176,255,0.25) !important; }
.metric__value {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.5vw + 1.4rem, 2.2rem) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #7FDBFF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}

/* === Audit 6 — Trust signals: cleaner pill treatment === */
.hero__trust { gap: 0.6rem !important; }
.hero__trust-item {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(13,27,42,0.04);
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.hero__trust-item:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); border-color: var(--electric); }
.hero__trust-item svg { color: var(--success); }

/* === Audit 7 — Motion: smoother reveals (only applies when JS opted in) === */
.js-reveal-pending .reveal:not(.is-visible) {
  transform: translateY(28px);
}
.reveal.is-visible { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Service-card: deeper shadow, smoother lift */
.service-card {
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 320ms var(--ease-out), border-color 220ms var(--ease) !important;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -20px rgba(13,27,42,0.18),
    0 10px 20px -10px rgba(21,101,192,0.18) !important;
  border-color: var(--electric) !important;
}
.service-card__icon {
  width: 52px !important; height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--electric) 100%) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(0,176,255,0.4);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(0,176,255,0.55);
}

/* === Audit 8 — Form UX === */
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.05rem !important;
  border-width: 1.5px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--electric) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,176,255,0.15) !important;
}
.field input:hover, .field select:hover, .field textarea:hover { border-color: var(--sky); }

/* === Audit 9 — Mobile-first refinements === */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw + 0.5rem, 2.8rem) !important; }
  .hero__panel { padding: 1.25rem !important; }
  .metric { padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important; }
  .metric__value { font-size: 1.5rem !important; }
  .hero__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero__trust { gap: 0.4rem; }
  .hero__trust-item { font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem !important; }
  .service-card { padding: 1.4rem !important; }
  .service-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .pillar { padding: 1.4rem !important; }
  .container { padding: 0 1rem; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2rem); }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 0.5rem !important; }
  .industry-pill { padding: 0.85rem !important; font-size: 0.85rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* === Audit 10 — Performance: GPU-accelerated transforms === */
.btn, .service-card, .pillar, .industry-pill, .metric, .hero__panel, .article-card, .cap, .job {
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* === Audit 11 — Accessibility AAA === */
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--electric) !important;
  outline-offset: 4px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0,176,255,0.2);
}
.skip-link { font-size: 0.95rem; }
[role="button"], button, a.btn { cursor: pointer; }

/* Honor user font-size preferences */
@media (min-width: 1280px) { html { font-size: 17px; } }

/* === Audit 12 — SEO: ensure all interactive labels are descriptive === */
/* (handled per-page via aria-label, no CSS needed) */

/* === Audit 13 — Microcopy weight === */
.btn { letter-spacing: 0.005em; }
.btn--lg { font-size: 1.0rem !important; padding: 1.1rem 1.9rem !important; }

/* === Audit 14 — Iconography consistency: stroke 2 unified === */
.service-card__icon svg, .pillar__icon svg { stroke-width: 2 !important; }

/* === Audit 15 — Footer polish (the screenshot the user showed) === */
.site-footer {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0D1B2A 0%, #061320 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0 clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem) !important;
}
.site-footer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,176,255,0.4), transparent);
}
.footer-brand .brand {
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.footer-brand .brand__mark {
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0,176,255,0.5)) !important;
}
.footer-brand .brand__name {
  font-size: 1.7rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}
.footer-brand .brand__sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em !important;
  color: var(--electric) !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.footer-brand p {
  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.4rem !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 380px;
}
.footer-brand .footer-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.footer-badges .pill {
  font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-list a {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), padding-left var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.footer-list a:hover {
  color: var(--electric) !important;
  padding-left: 4px;
}
.site-footer h4 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important; font-size: 0.72rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.22em !important; margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important; }

/* === Audit 16 — Cross-browser quirks === */
@supports not (backdrop-filter: blur(12px)) {
  .site-header { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98); }
  .mobile-cta-bar { background: #fff; }
}

/* === Audit 17 — Information architecture polish === */
.nav a {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 6px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--electric);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); margin-top: 0; }

/* === Audit 18 — Social proof section: cleaner pill grid === */
.sector-strip {
  background: #fafcff !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft) !important;
  padding: 1.2rem 0 !important;
}
.sector-strip__list li {
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em !important;
  color: var(--slate-700) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}
.sector-strip__list li:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--electric);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.sector-strip__label { color: var(--royal-700) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; }

/* === Audit 19 — Loading states (skeleton + perceived speed) === */
.skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #eef2f7 25%, #f4f8ff 50%, #eef2f7 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.4s infinite;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
@keyframes skeletonShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* === Audit 20 — CTA band refinement === */
.cta-band {
  border-radius: 28px !important;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(0,176,255,0.4), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--royal-700) 50%, var(--navy) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 80px -30px rgba(13,27,42,0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.cta-band h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw + 1rem, 2.6rem) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
}
.cta-band__copy p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* === Process step refinement === */
.process__step { padding: 1.5rem !important; border-radius: 16px !important; }
.process__step h3 { font-size: 1.1rem !important; }
.process__num {
  width: 60px !important; height: 60px !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
}

/* === Pillar refinement === */
.pillar { border-radius: 18px !important; padding: 2rem !important; }
.pillar__icon {
  width: 60px !important; height: 60px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
}

/* === Header polish === */
.site-header { height: auto; }
.site-header__inner { height: 80px !important; }
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96) !important;
  border-bottom-color: var(--line) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -8px rgba(13,27,42,0.1) !important;
}

/* === Brand wordmark refinement === */
.brand__wordmark { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.brand { gap: 0.75rem !important; }

/* === Industry pills: cleaner, more polished === */
.industry-pill {
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  background: #fff !important;
  transition: transform 200ms var(--ease), border-color 200ms var(--ease), box-shadow 200ms var(--ease) !important;
}
.industry-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--electric) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ice) 0%, #fff 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(0,176,255,0.25);
}
.industry-pill__icon {
  width: 32px !important; height: 32px !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--ice);
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease), color var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.industry-pill:hover .industry-pill__icon {
  background: var(--electric);
  color: #fff;
}

/* === Capability cards (cap-grid) === */
.cap {
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 1.5rem !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
}
.cap__value {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--electric) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.8vw + 1.4rem, 2.8rem) !important;
}
.cap__target {
  background: var(--ice);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.65rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

/* === Mobile CTA bar polish === */
.mobile-cta-bar {
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px -10px rgba(13,27,42,0.15) !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
}
.mobile-cta-bar .btn { font-size: 0.92rem !important; font-weight: 800; }

/* === WhatsApp FAB polish === */
.wa-fab {
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.3rem 0.95rem 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
}
.wa-fab__icon { width: 36px !important; height: 36px !important; }

/* === Selection refinement === */
::selection { background: var(--electric); color: var(--navy); text-shadow: none; }

/* === Smooth scrollbar === */
@media (hover: hover) {
  ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 12px; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--ice-200); }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(var(--royal), var(--electric)); border-radius: 6px; border: 2px solid var(--ice-200); }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: linear-gradient(var(--royal-700), var(--royal)); }
}

/* =========================================================
   AUDIT V3 — Final polish (best-in-class call centre web)
   Reference: Five9.com, NICEinContact, Genesys, TaskUs.com
   ========================================================= */

/* === Marquee-style sector strip (no more wrapping) === */
.sector-strip {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 !important;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fafcff 0%, #fff 100%) !important;
}
.sector-strip__inner {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  position: relative;
}
.sector-strip__label {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0 var(--s-5);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}
.sector-strip__list {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.sector-strip__list::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
}
.sector-strip__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  padding-left: var(--s-5);
  animation: sectorScroll 32s linear infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes sectorScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.sector-strip__list li {
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
}
.sector-strip__list li::after { display: none !important; }
.sector-strip__inner:hover .sector-strip__track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* === Animated counter glow on metrics === */
.metric__value {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero__panel .metric { animation: metricSlideIn 0.8s var(--ease-out) backwards; }
.hero__panel .metric:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.hero__panel .metric:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.hero__panel .metric:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.hero__panel .metric:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
@keyframes metricSlideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* === Trusted-by logo strip === */
.trust-strip {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.trust-strip__heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.trust-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 0 var(--s-5);
}
.trust-logo {
  height: 32px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: opacity var(--t-med) var(--ease), transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease), color var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
  filter: grayscale(80%);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.trust-logo:hover { opacity: 1; filter: grayscale(0%); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--royal); }
.trust-logo svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--royal); }
.trust-logo__name { display: inline-block; }

/* === Comparison table (Why VCH vs traditional BPOs) === */
.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(13,27,42,0.1);
}
.compare-table th, .compare-table td {
  padding: 1.05rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.compare-table th {
  background: var(--ice-200);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line);
}
.compare-table th.compare-table__featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--electric) 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.compare-table td.compare-table__featured {
  background: rgba(0,176,255,0.04);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.compare-table .check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(22,163,74,0.12);
  color: var(--success);
}
.compare-table .x {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(220,38,38,0.08);
  color: #DC2626;
}
.compare-table .partial {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(217,119,6,0.12);
  color: var(--warning);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* === FAQ accordion === */
.faq {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--electric); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -12px rgba(0,176,255,0.2); }
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  user-select: none;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "";
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor) center/2px 12px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor) center/12px 2px no-repeat;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
  color: var(--royal);
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--royal); }
.faq-item[open] summary { color: var(--royal); padding-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.faq-item__body {
  padding: 0 1.4rem 1.3rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.faq-item__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* === Testimonial-style result quotes === */
.proof-quote {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}
.proof-quote::before {
  content: """;
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; left: 22px;
  font-size: 80px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--electric);
  opacity: 0.25;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.proof-quote__text { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.55; }

/* === Better section dividers === */
.section + .section--ice,
.section--ice + .section,
.section + .section--navy {
  position: relative;
}

/* === Header brand: tighten alignment === */
.brand { gap: 0.8rem !important; align-items: center !important; }
.brand__wordmark { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }
.brand__name { line-height: 1 !important; }
.brand__sub { line-height: 1 !important; margin-top: 5px !important; }

/* === Hero panel: tighter, more premium === */
.hero__panel-head {
  padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

/* === Service card: number badge in upper right === */
.service-card { padding: 1.8rem !important; padding-top: 2rem !important; }
.service-card__num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.2rem; right: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 !important;
  background: var(--ice);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.62rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
  color: var(--royal-700) !important;
}
.service-card__icon { margin-bottom: 1.4rem !important; }

/* === Process: timeline-arrow connector instead of pure dashed === */
.process { gap: 0 !important; padding: 0 var(--s-3); }
.process__step {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  margin: 0 var(--s-3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (min-width: 981px) {
  .process { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

/* === Process numbered chip with subtle glow === */
.process__num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--electric) 100%) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px rgba(0,176,255,0.08),
    0 12px 24px -8px rgba(21,101,192,0.45) !important;
}

/* === Pillar: featured pillar style === */
.pillar { position: relative; }
.pillar:hover .pillar__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--electric) 0%, var(--royal) 100%) !important;
}

/* === Industry pill: cleaner === */
.industry-pill { padding: 0.95rem 1rem !important; }
.industry-pill__icon { width: 28px !important; height: 28px !important; }

/* === CTA band: extra premium === */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cta-band::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(0,176,255,0.4), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(0,176,255,0.2), transparent 50%) !important;
}

/* === Footer columns: better hierarchy === */
.footer-list a {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.footer-list a::before {
  content: "›";
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--electric);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast) var(--ease), margin-right var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
  margin-right: -10px;
}
.footer-list a:hover::before { opacity: 1; margin-right: 0; }

/* === Footer compliance badges: tighter, more legible === */
.footer-badges { gap: 0.4rem !important; margin-top: 1rem; }
.footer-badges .pill {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
}
.footer-badges .pill::before {
  content: "✓";
  color: var(--electric);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.85em;
}

/* === Decorative grid background on dark sections === */
.section--royal::before,
.section--navy::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 80% at 90% 10%, rgba(0,176,255,0.15), transparent 60%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0 39px, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 39px 40px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0 39px, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 39px 40px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section--royal { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section--royal > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* === Mobile refinements === */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .sector-strip__label { padding: 0 1rem; font-size: 0.62rem !important; }
  .sector-strip__track { gap: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1rem; }
  .sector-strip__list li { font-size: 0.7rem !important; }
  .trust-logos { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .trust-logo { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .compare-table { font-size: 0.85rem; border-radius: 12px; }
  .compare-table th, .compare-table td { padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem; }
  .faq-item summary { font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 1rem 1.1rem; }
  .service-card__num { top: 0.9rem; right: 1rem; }
  .service-card { padding: 1.4rem !important; padding-top: 1.6rem !important; }
}

/* === Fade-in for whole page on first paint === */
@keyframes pageEnter {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}
.js-reveal-pending .hero { animation: pageEnter 0.4s var(--ease-out) backwards; }

/* === Scroll-driven gradient on hero (US-tier polish) === */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0,176,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(21,101,192,0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* === Service grid: 3-col on desktop === */
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important; gap: 1.4rem !important; }
}

/* === Larger desktop = better breathing === */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .container { padding: 0 var(--s-6); }
  .hero__title { letter-spacing: -0.04em !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   AUDIT V4 — Advisor pass
   Naval (clarity) · Jack (restraint) · Elon (first principles)
   ========================================================= */

/* === Industries slideshow (full-width hero rotator on industries page) === */
.industries-slideshow {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.industries-slideshow__viewport {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(420px, 56vw, 620px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.industries-slideshow__track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.industries-slideshow__slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              transform 1200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              visibility 0s linear 700ms;
}
.industries-slideshow__slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              transform 8000ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.1, 0.4, 1),
              visibility 0s;
}
.industries-slideshow__slide.is-active.is-zooming {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.industries-slideshow__slide img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.industries-slideshow__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(13,27,42,0.35) 0%,
    rgba(13,27,42,0.55) 45%,
    rgba(13,27,42,0.92) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, rgba(0,176,255,0.18), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.industries-slideshow__caption {
  position: absolute;
  /* Reserve safe-zone away from the prev/next arrows */
  left: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  right: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  bottom: clamp(3.4rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  max-width: 760px;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 600ms ease 200ms, transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) 200ms;
}
.industries-slideshow__slide.is-active .industries-slideshow__caption {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.industries-slideshow__num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--electric);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.industries-slideshow__sector {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-left: 30pt;
  position: relative;
}
.industries-slideshow__sector::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 22pt; height: 2px;
  background: var(--electric);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.industries-slideshow__h {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw + 0.7rem, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.industries-slideshow__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.6vw + 0.85rem, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.industries-slideshow__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
  background: var(--electric);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -8px rgba(0,176,255,0.55);
}
.industries-slideshow__cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(0,176,255,0.75);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.industries-slideshow__nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  transition:
    background 220ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
    color 220ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
    transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
    box-shadow 220ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.industries-slideshow__nav:hover,
.industries-slideshow__nav:focus-visible {
  background: var(--electric);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0,176,255,0.5), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  outline: none;
}
.industries-slideshow__nav:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}
.industries-slideshow__nav--prev { left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); }
.industries-slideshow__nav--next { right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .industries-slideshow__nav { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .industries-slideshow__nav--prev { left: 0.7rem; }
  .industries-slideshow__nav--next { right: 0.7rem; }
}
.industries-slideshow__dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 9px;
  z-index: 3;
}
.industries-slideshow__dot {
  width: 32px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease), width var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.industries-slideshow__dot.is-active {
  background: var(--electric);
  width: 48px;
}
.industries-slideshow__dot:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .industries-slideshow__nav { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .industries-slideshow__caption { bottom: 3rem; }
  .industries-slideshow__sector { padding-left: 0; }
  .industries-slideshow__sector::before { display: none; }
}

/* === About feature section (image + quote + pillars below) === */
.about-feature__h {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 3.6vw + 1.1rem, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  font-weight: 900;
}
.about-feature__h-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal) 0%, var(--electric) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.about-feature__media {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  margin: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.6rem) 0 clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.about-feature__photo {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -25px rgba(13,27,42,0.35), 0 12px 24px -12px rgba(13,27,42,0.18);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--ice);
}
.about-feature__photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 800ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.about-feature__photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 60%, rgba(0,176,255,0.15) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-feature:hover .about-feature__photo img,
.about-feature__photo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.about-feature__quote {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #142a44 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.4rem);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-feature__quote::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,176,255,0.25), transparent 70%);
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-feature__quote-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 28px;
  color: var(--electric);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.about-feature__quote-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.4vw + 0.4rem, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.about-feature__quote-attr {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .about-feature__media { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* === Showcase strip (hero photo anchor between sector strip and stat bar) === */
.showcase-strip {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  min-height: clamp(280px, 38vw, 480px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.showcase-strip__media {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.showcase-strip__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(0.92) brightness(0.78);
}
.showcase-strip__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.55) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.85) 100%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(0,176,255,0.18), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.showcase-strip__caption {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0 clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  max-width: 720px;
  color: #fff;
}
.showcase-strip__caption .eyebrow {
  background: rgba(0,176,255,0.18);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.showcase-strip__h {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw + 1rem, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.showcase-strip__sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0;
}

/* === Stat bar (replaces verbose trust strip) — Jack: precision === */
.stat-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem) 0;
}
.stat-bar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 50%, rgba(0,176,255,0.18), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 5% 50%, rgba(21,101,192,0.15), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stat-bar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0 39px, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 39px 40px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stat-bar__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.stat-bar__cell {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.0));
  padding: clamp(0.9rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem) clamp(0.8rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
  text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.stat-bar__cell:hover { background: rgba(0,176,255,0.05); }
.stat-bar__value {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.6vw + 1.2rem, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #7FDBFF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
}
.stat-bar__unit {
  font-size: 0.55em;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--electric);
  color: var(--electric);
}
.stat-bar__label {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .stat-bar__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-bar__cell:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stat-bar__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-bar__cell:nth-child(5) { grid-column: auto; }
}

/* === Hero: tightened trust pills (Naval: less is more) === */
.hero__trust {
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  margin-top: var(--s-4) !important;
  padding-top: var(--s-4) !important;
}
.hero__trust-item {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* === Section number watermark behind H2 (Jack: numbered chapters) === */
.section-head {
  position: relative;
}
.section-head[data-num]::before {
  content: attr(data-num);
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.6em; left: -0.05em;
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 9rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(21,101,192,0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}
.section--ice .section-head[data-num]::before { color: rgba(21,101,192,0.08); }
.section--royal .section-head[data-num]::before,
.section--navy .section-head[data-num]::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.section-head .eyebrow,
.section-head h2,
.section-head p { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* === Compress FAQ — Elon: density per pixel === */
.faq { gap: 0.5rem !important; }
.faq-item summary { padding: 0.95rem 1.2rem !important; font-size: 0.96rem !important; }
.faq-item[open] summary { padding-bottom: 0.4rem !important; }
.faq-item__body { padding: 0 1.2rem 1.05rem !important; font-size: 0.92rem !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; }

/* === Sharper visual rhythm between sections === */
.section + .section--ice,
.section--ice + .section {
  position: relative;
}
.section + .section--ice::before,
.section--ice + .section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 120px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--electric), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* === Hero panel: more present === */
.hero__panel {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem) !important;
  border-radius: 22px !important;
}
.hero__panel-label { font-size: 0.66rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.24em !important; }
.metric { padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important; }
.metric__value { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2vw + 1.3rem, 1.85rem) !important; }

/* === Service cards: distinctive top edge accent === */
.service-card {
  padding: 1.6rem !important;
  padding-top: 1.9rem !important;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--electric)) !important;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  width: 100% !important;
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* === CTA band: punchier === */
.cta-band {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.6rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem) !important;
}
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.2vw + 0.8rem, 2.3rem) !important; }

/* === Site header — restraint === */
.header__phone {
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.nav { gap: 0 !important; }
.nav a { padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem !important; }

/* === Header live-pulse indicator === */
.live-pulse {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(22,163,74,0.1);
  color: var(--success);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.live-pulse::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--success);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22,163,74,0.5);
  animation: livePulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes livePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22,163,74,0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(22,163,74,0); }
}

/* === Compare table: better featured column === */
.compare-table th.compare-table__featured {
  position: relative;
}
.compare-table th.compare-table__featured::before {
  content: "RECOMMENDED";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; right: 12px;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--electric);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,176,255,0.4);
}
.compare-table td.compare-table__featured {
  position: relative;
}
.compare-table td.compare-table__featured::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--electric), var(--royal));
}

/* === Industry pill — sharper hover state === */
.industry-pill {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.industry-pill::after {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
  color: var(--electric);
  font-weight: 900;
}
.industry-pill:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* === Process step: tighter, sharper === */
.process__step h3 { font-size: 1.05rem !important; margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important; }
.process__step p { font-size: 0.92rem !important; }

/* === Hero CTAs: stronger primary === */
.hero__cta { gap: 0.7rem !important; }
.hero__cta .btn--primary.btn--lg {
  padding: 1.2rem 2rem !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* === Footer: cleaner column titles === */
.site-footer h4 {
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em !important;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.site-footer h4::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--electric);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* === Subtle dot pattern decoration in hero === */
.hero__copy {
  position: relative;
}
.hero__copy::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px; left: -40px;
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--electric) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 12px 12px;
  opacity: 0.15;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* === Selection blue handle on featured CTA === */
.btn--electric { font-weight: 900 !important; }

/* === Tighter sector strip — more elegant === */
.sector-strip__list li {
  font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--slate-700) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.sector-strip__track { gap: 2.5rem !important; }
.sector-strip__inner { padding: 0.95rem 0 !important; }

/* === Card icon transitions on hover (Elon: function defines form) === */
.pillar__icon, .service-card__icon {
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-out), background 320ms var(--ease) !important;
}

/* === Hero bg: cleaner geometric texture === */
.hero::after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0,176,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(21,101,192,0.04) 0%, transparent 35%) !important;
}

/* === Mobile refinements for new elements === */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .stat-bar { padding: 1.2rem 0; }
  .stat-bar__value { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .stat-bar__label { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
  .section-head[data-num]::before { font-size: 4rem; top: -0.5em; }
  .compare-table th.compare-table__featured::before { font-size: 0.45rem; padding: 2px 6px; }
  .faq-item summary { padding: 0.8rem 1rem !important; font-size: 0.9rem !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   UNIFIED DESIGN SYSTEM v1
   The truth that overrides everything else above. One scale.
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  /* Unified radius scale */
  --r-sm: 8px;     /* pills, small inline */
  --r-md: 12px;    /* buttons, inputs */
  --r-lg: 16px;    /* cards (default) */
  --r-xl: 20px;    /* hero panel, raised cards */
  --r-2xl: 24px;   /* CTA band, hero feature blocks */

  /* Unified elevation system */
  --elev-0: none;
  --elev-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(13,27,42,0.04), 0 1px 1px rgba(13,27,42,0.02);
  --elev-2: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(13,27,42,0.08), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(13,27,42,0.04);
  --elev-3: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(13,27,42,0.18), 0 6px 12px -4px rgba(13,27,42,0.08);
  --elev-4: 0 32px 64px -16px rgba(13,27,42,0.28), 0 12px 24px -8px rgba(13,27,42,0.12);
  --elev-blue: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(0,176,255,0.4);
  --elev-blue-strong: 0 18px 40px -14px rgba(0,176,255,0.55);

  /* Unified motion language */
  --ease-std: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-out-strong: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --t-quick: 160ms;
  --t-base: 240ms;
  --t-slow: 400ms;

  /* Unified card padding scale */
  --pad-card-sm: 1.4rem;
  --pad-card: 1.75rem;
  --pad-card-lg: 2.25rem;

  /* Unified button height */
  --btn-h-sm: 40px;
  --btn-h: 48px;
  --btn-h-lg: 56px;
}

/* === Buttons: unified scale === */
.btn {
  height: var(--btn-h) !important;
  padding: 0 1.4rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-md) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  transition: transform var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std), box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-std), background var(--t-base) var(--ease-std), color var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std), border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-std) !important;
}
.btn--sm { height: var(--btn-h-sm) !important; padding: 0 1.05rem !important; font-size: 0.88rem !important; }
.btn--lg { height: var(--btn-h-lg) !important; padding: 0 1.75rem !important; font-size: 1rem !important; font-weight: 800 !important; }
.btn--primary { box-shadow: var(--elev-blue) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; }
.btn--primary:hover { box-shadow: var(--elev-blue-strong) !important; transform: translateY(-1px) !important; }
.btn--electric { box-shadow: var(--elev-blue) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; }
.btn--electric:hover { box-shadow: var(--elev-blue-strong) !important; transform: translateY(-1px) !important; }
.btn--block { width: 100% !important; }

/* === Form fields: match button height === */
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  height: var(--btn-h) !important;
  padding: 0 1rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-md) !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  transition: border-color var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std), box-shadow var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std) !important;
}
.field textarea { height: auto !important; min-height: 120px !important; padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important; }

/* === Card family: unified rest-state + hover-state language === */
.service-card,
.pillar,
.cap,
.article-card,
.faq-item,
.industry-pill,
.compare-table,
.hero__trust-item {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-1) !important;
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-std), box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-std), border-color var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std), background var(--t-base) var(--ease-std) !important;
}
.service-card:hover,
.pillar:hover,
.cap:hover,
.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-3) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0,176,255,0.4) !important;
}
.industry-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-2) !important;
  border-color: var(--electric) !important;
}
.faq-item { box-shadow: var(--elev-1) !important; }
.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--electric) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-2), 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,176,255,0.06) !important;
}

/* Card padding harmonized */
.service-card { padding: var(--pad-card) !important; padding-top: 2rem !important; }
.pillar { padding: var(--pad-card) !important; }
.cap { padding: var(--pad-card-sm) !important; }
.industry-pill { padding: 0.95rem 1rem !important; border-radius: var(--r-md) !important; }
.hero__trust-item { padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem !important; border-radius: 999px !important; box-shadow: var(--elev-1) !important; }

/* === Hero panel: top-tier elevation === */
.hero__panel {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
}
.metric { border-radius: var(--r-md) !important; }

/* === CTA band: hero-tier === */
.cta-band {
  border-radius: var(--r-2xl) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
}

/* === Comparison table === */
.compare-table {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-2) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* === Stat bar grid === */
.stat-bar__grid { border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important; }

/* === Header: cohesive elevation when scrolled === */
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--elev-2) !important; }

/* === Mobile CTA bar === */
.mobile-cta-bar { box-shadow: 0 -8px 24px -8px rgba(13,27,42,0.12) !important; }
.mobile-cta-bar .btn { height: 44px !important; }

/* === FAQ summary alignment === */
.faq-item summary {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important;
}
.faq-item[open] summary { border-radius: var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0 !important; }

/* === Process step: same family === */
.process__step {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-1) !important;
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-std), box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-std), border-color var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std) !important;
  padding: var(--pad-card) !important;
}
.process__step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-3) !important;
  border-color: var(--electric) !important;
}

/* === Section flow: smooth transitions between light/dark === */
.section--ice { background: #f6f9ff !important; }
.section--ice + .section,
.section + .section--ice {
  position: relative;
}

/* Smooth fade between section bg colors */
.section--ice::before,
.section--ice::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 64px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section--ice::before {
  top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #f6f9ff);
  margin-top: -64px;
}
.section--ice::after {
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, #f6f9ff);
  margin-bottom: -64px;
}
.section--ice { position: relative; overflow: visible; }

/* === Nav cohesion === */
.nav a { border-radius: var(--r-sm) !important; }

/* === Hero CTA spacing parity === */
.hero__cta { gap: 0.6rem !important; align-items: stretch !important; }
.hero__cta .btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }

/* === Better hero section flow into stat bar === */
.hero { padding-bottom: 0 !important; }
.hero + .sector-strip { margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem); }
.stat-bar { margin-top: 0; }

/* === Footer cohesion: cards in dark mode === */
.site-footer { box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

/* === Compare table cells: match card family === */
.compare-table th, .compare-table td { padding: 1rem 1.25rem !important; }

/* === Scroll progress: smoother === */
.scroll-progress { transition: width 80ms linear !important; }

/* === Section number watermark: refine === */
.section-head[data-num]::before {
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em !important;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum" 1;
}

/* === Universal hover lift dampening on touch === */
@media (hover: none) {
  .service-card:hover, .pillar:hover, .cap:hover, .article-card:hover,
  .industry-pill:hover, .process__step:hover, .btn:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* === Eyebrow: consistent across the site === */
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--royal-700) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

/* === Section H2: consistent === */
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2vw + 0.9rem, 2.4rem) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* === Lead text consistent === */
.section-head .lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  color: var(--slate-700) !important;
  max-width: 60ch;
}

/* === All section numbers position consistently === */
.section-head[data-num] { padding-top: 1rem; }
.section-head[data-num]::before {
  top: -1.4em !important;
  left: -0.06em !important;
  font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem) !important;
  color: rgba(21,101,192,0.05) !important;
}

/* === Pillar icon size consistent with service-card icon === */
.pillar__icon { width: 52px !important; height: 52px !important; border-radius: var(--r-md) !important; }
.service-card__icon { width: 52px !important; height: 52px !important; border-radius: var(--r-md) !important; margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important; }

/* === Industry pill icon consistent === */
.industry-pill__icon {
  width: 32px !important; height: 32px !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm) !important;
  background: var(--ice) !important;
  display: grid !important; place-items: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* === Better link hover within content === */
.prose a, .faq-item__body a, .lead a {
  text-decoration-line: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(0,176,255,0.4);
  text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: text-decoration-color var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std);
}
.prose a:hover, .faq-item__body a:hover, .lead a:hover {
  text-decoration-color: var(--electric);
}

/* === Sector strip refined === */
.sector-strip { box-shadow: var(--elev-1); position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* === WhatsApp FAB: matched elevation === */
.wa-fab { border-radius: 999px !important; box-shadow: var(--elev-3), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0.5) !important; }

/* === Smart sticky CTA bar (appears after hero scroll) === */
.smart-cta {
  position: fixed;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 24px;
  transform: translate(-50%, calc(100% + 40px));
  z-index: 85;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.7rem 0.7rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-4);
  transition: transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out-strong);
  max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.smart-cta.is-visible {
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}
.smart-cta__msg {
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.smart-cta .btn--electric {
  height: 40px !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  padding: 0 1.05rem !important;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .smart-cta { display: none; } /* mobile uses .mobile-cta-bar */
}

/* === Final cohesion polish === */
* { -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0,176,255,0.18); }

/* === Print: hide all UI chrome === */
@media print {
  .scroll-progress, .smart-cta, .mobile-cta-bar { display: none !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   UX FIXES v1 — addressing the 20-point UX audit
   ========================================================= */

/* === Fix #1: Disabled phone placeholder (no tel: until launch) === */
.header__phone[aria-disabled="true"],
.footer-contact a[aria-disabled="true"],
.mobile-cta-bar a[aria-disabled="true"] {
  cursor: not-allowed;
  opacity: 0.65;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.header__phone[aria-disabled="true"]::after,
.footer-contact a[aria-disabled="true"]::after {
  content: "Coming soon";
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--ice);
  color: var(--royal-700);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.site-footer .footer-contact a[aria-disabled="true"]::after {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--electric);
}

/* === Fix #2: Service cards as full-card links === */
a.service-card,
a.service-card:hover,
a.service-card:visited {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}
a.service-card { cursor: pointer; }
a.service-card h3 { color: var(--navy); }

/* === Fix #3: Hero metrics as links === */
a.metric, a.metric:hover, a.metric:visited {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}
a.metric:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--electric);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* === Fix #5: Marquee pause cue === */
.sector-strip__inner { cursor: ew-resize; }
.sector-strip::after {
  content: "Hover to pause";
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.25rem; bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sector-strip:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .sector-strip::after { display: none; } }

/* === Fix #6: Back-to-top button === */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  left: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  z-index: 84;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-3);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease-std), transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-std), background var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std);
}
.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--royal);
  color: #fff;
}
.back-to-top:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--electric);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .back-to-top { left: auto; right: 24px; bottom: 96px; } /* avoid mobile-cta-bar */
}

/* === Fix #7: Smart CTA / FAB stacking === */
.smart-cta {
  /* Move smart CTA further left so it never collides with WA FAB at 24px right */
  left: auto !important;
  right: 96px !important;
  bottom: 24px !important;
  transform: translate(0, calc(100% + 40px)) !important;
}
.smart-cta.is-visible {
  transform: translate(0, 0) !important;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .smart-cta { right: 24px !important; bottom: 88px !important; }
}

/* === Fix #8: Form success state === */
.form-success {
  display: none;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ice-200), #fff);
  border: 1px solid var(--electric);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  text-align: left;
  animation: successFadeIn 0.5s var(--ease-out-strong);
}
.form-success.is-visible { display: block; }
.form.is-submitted { display: none; }
@keyframes successFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.form-success__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--success) 0%, #4FD68B 100%);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(22,163,74,0.45);
}
.form-success h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.form-success p { color: var(--slate-700); }
.form-success ol {
  margin: 1.4rem 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.form-success ol li {
  counter-increment: step;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.7rem 0 0.7rem 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
}
.form-success ol li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.form-success ol li::before {
  content: counter(step);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0.6rem;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--electric);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.form-success__actions {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* === Fix #9: Scrollspy table-of-contents === */
.toc {
  display: none;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  align-self: start;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .toc-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 200px; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
  .toc { display: block; }
}
.toc__title {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.toc__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.toc__list a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-left: -1.25rem;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
  transition: color var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std), border-color var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std);
}
.toc__list a:hover { color: var(--royal); }
.toc__list a.is-current {
  color: var(--royal);
  border-color: var(--electric);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* === Fix #10: Trust badges as links === */
a.hero__trust-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--electric) !important;
  background: var(--ice) !important;
  color: var(--royal) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* === Fix #11: Hide WA FAB on conversion pages — handled by body class === */
body.is-conversion-page .wa-fab { display: none !important; }
body.is-conversion-page .smart-cta { display: none !important; }

/* === Fix #12: Comparison table mobile overflow indicator === */
.compare-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--s-3));
  padding: 0 var(--s-3);
}
.compare-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.95));
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-quick) var(--ease-std);
}
.section--ice .compare-wrap::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(244,248,255,0.95)); }
.compare-wrap.has-overflow::after { opacity: 1; }
.compare-hint {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.compare-hint::before { content: "← "; color: var(--electric); font-weight: 900; }
.compare-hint::after { content: " →"; color: var(--electric); font-weight: 900; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .compare-hint { display: block; }
}

/* === Fix #14: Visited link styling === */
.nav a:visited:not(.is-active),
.footer-list a:visited,
.article-card a:visited h3 {
  color: var(--slate-700);
}
.nav a:visited:not(.is-active) { opacity: 0.85; }
.article-card a:visited h3 {
  text-decoration-line: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(84,110,122,0.2);
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

/* === Fix #15: Skip-link smooth scroll === */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* === Fix #18: Form submit spinner === */
.btn.is-loading {
  pointer-events: none;
  position: relative;
  color: transparent !important;
}
.btn.is-loading::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  margin: -9px 0 0 -9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-top-color: #fff;
  animation: btnSpin 0.7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes btnSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* === Fix #19: Marquee respects reduced motion === */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .sector-strip__track { animation: none !important; transform: none !important; }
  .sector-strip__list { mask-image: none !important; -webkit-mask-image: none !important; }
}