/* ============================================================
   EMS / Employee Success NEXUS — Site Stylesheet
   Design system: "Connected at the Root" aspen grove
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:ital,wght@0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,500;1,600&family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;1,9..40,400&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand palette (from EMS/Nexus branding guide) */
  --ink:        #2D4F7E;   /* Dark Blue — primary */
  --ink-deep:   #223D63;   /* darker shade for depth */
  --ink-night:  #1B3150;   /* near-black blue for footers/heroes */
  --gold:       #D9A53B;   /* aspen-gold accent (from sales deck) */
  --gold-soft:  #E8C979;
  --green:      #1D9E75;   /* growth accent (sparingly) */
  --paper:      #FFFFFF;
  --mist:       #F3F6FB;   /* pale blue tint background */
  --mist-2:     #E8EFF7;
  --line:       #D9E2EE;
  --muted:      #5C6B80;
  --muted-2:    #8493A8;

  --maxw: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;

  --display: 'Montserrat', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --body: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(27,49,80,.06);
  --shadow:    0 14px 40px rgba(27,49,80,.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 70px rgba(27,49,80,.18);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: clip; }
body { overflow-x: clip; max-width: 100vw; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--body);
  color: #20303f;
  background: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 .5em;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .65rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 26px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}
.eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }
.eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--gold-soft); }

.wrap { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }

section { padding-block: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  --b: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .92rem;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  padding: .92em 1.5em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid var(--b);
  background: var(--b);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .2s;
  text-transform: none;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(45,79,126,.28); }
.btn .arr { transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arr { transform: translateX(3px); }

.btn-gold { --b: var(--gold); color: var(--ink-night); }
.btn-gold:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(217,165,59,.4); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }

.btn-ghost.on-dark { color:#fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.btn-ghost.on-dark:hover { background:#fff; color: var(--ink); border-color:#fff; }

/* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  height: 74px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .7rem;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.brand img { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content:"";
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px;
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  transition: width .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink); }

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; }
.nav-cta .login {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: var(--display);
  padding: .4rem .9rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #A87A1E;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #A87A1E;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.nav-cta .login .login-main {
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.nav-cta .login .login-sub {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nav-cta .login:hover { background: #A87A1E; color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Nav dropdown (HR Solutions mega-menu) ---------- */
.nav-links li { position: relative; }
.nav-login-item { display: none; }
.nav-drop {
  display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  min-width: 270px; padding: 14px 0 10px; z-index: 60;
}
.nav-drop-inner {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 8px 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.nav-drop a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem;
  padding: 10px 20px; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ink-deep); transition: background .15s, color .15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-drop a::after { display:none !important; width:0 !important; }
.nav-drop a:hover { background: var(--mist); color: var(--ink); }
.nav-drop a svg { width:16px; height:16px; flex:none; color:var(--muted-2); }
.nav-drop a:hover svg { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-drop .nd-divider { height:1px; background:var(--line); margin:6px 16px; }
.nav-links li:hover > .nav-drop,
.nav-links li:focus-within > .nav-drop { display: block; }

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none; border: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.menu-toggle span {
  display:block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink); margin: 5px auto;
  transition: .3s var(--ease);
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink-night);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero::before {
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 500px at 78% -10%, rgba(217,165,59,.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 10% 110%, rgba(45,79,126,.55), transparent 60%);
  z-index:-1;
}
.hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
  padding-block: clamp(72px, 10vw, 128px);
}
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
  margin-bottom: .55em;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.hero p.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero-actions { display:flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .9rem; }
.hero-trust {
  margin-top: 2.4rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  font-size: .82rem;
}
.hero-trust strong { color:#fff; font-family: var(--display); }

/* Hero aspen emblem */
.hero-emblem {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.hero-emblem img {
  width: min(360px, 80%);
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4));
  animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floaty { 0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0)} 50%{ transform: translateY(-12px)} }

/* hero bottom wave — white, overlaps the photo to hide the straight cut */
.hero-wave {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);
  display: block;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- Section heads ---------- */
.shead { max-width: 64ch; margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
.shead.center { margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.shead h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.shead p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.08rem; margin: 0; }
.shead h2 .accent { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Cards grid ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.g-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
.g-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
.g-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }

.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.card .ic {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--mist);
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.card .ic svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; }
.card p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: .98rem; flex-grow: 1; }

.card.feature .ic { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }

/* tinted section */
.tint { background: var(--mist); }
.tint-deep { background: var(--ink-night); color: #fff; }
.tint-deep h2, .tint-deep h3 { color:#fff; }
.tint-deep .shead p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }

/* ---------- Compare (fires vs root) ---------- */
.compare { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.compare .col {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 32px;
}
.compare .bad { background: var(--mist-2); }
.compare .good { background: var(--ink); color:#fff; }
.compare .col h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: .2em; }
.compare .lbl {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em;
  font-size: .72rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; display:block;
}
.compare .bad .lbl { color: #C0532F; }
.compare .good .lbl { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.compare ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.compare li {
  display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: .7rem 0; font-size: .98rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.compare .good li { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.compare li .mk { flex: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-top: 1px; }
.compare .bad li { color: #4a5566; }
.compare .good li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.stat {
  background: #fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
}
.stat .big {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .3rem;
}
.stat .big .u { color: var(--gold); }
.stat .t { font-family: var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size: .98rem; color: var(--ink-deep); }
.stat .s { color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; margin-top: .3rem; }

/* ---------- Steps / process ---------- */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; counter-reset: step; }
.step { position: relative; padding-top: 16px; }
.step .n {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--mist-2);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--line);
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .4rem;
}
.step.dark .n { color: rgba(255,255,255,.14); -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; }
.step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .94rem; margin:0; }
.tint-deep .step p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

/* ---------- Feature split ---------- */
.split { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(32px,5vw,64px); align-items:center; }
.split .media {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--ink-night);
  padding: 44px;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  min-height: 320px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.split .media::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(600px 300px at 70% 10%, rgba(217,165,59,.16), transparent 60%);
}
.split .media img { width: min(300px, 70%); height: auto; position: relative; z-index:1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)); }
.feature-list { list-style:none; margin: 1.5rem 0 0; padding:0; }
.feature-list li { display:flex; gap:.9rem; padding:.7rem 0; align-items:flex-start; }
.feature-list .mk { flex:none; width:26px;height:26px; color: var(--green); margin-top:1px;}
.feature-list b { color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--display); }
.feature-list span { color: var(--muted); display:block; font-size:.95rem; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-night) 100%);
  color:#fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px);
  text-align:center; position: relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-band::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(700px 320px at 50% -20%, rgba(217,165,59,.2), transparent 60%);
}
.cta-band > * { position: relative; z-index:1; }
.cta-band h2 { color:#fff; font-size: clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.6rem); }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width: 52ch; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
.cta-actions { display:flex; gap: .9rem; justify-content:center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- Pricing ---------- */
.price-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.price {
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px; background:#fff; position: relative;
}
.price.featured { border-color: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.price .tag {
  position:absolute; top: -13px; left: 36px;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink-night);
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em;
  padding: .4em 1em; border-radius: 999px;
}
.price h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.price .amt { font-family: var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--ink); margin: .2rem 0; }
.price .amt span { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight:600; }
.price ul { list-style:none; margin: 1.2rem 0 1.6rem; padding:0; }
.price li { padding:.5rem 0; display:flex; gap:.6rem; color:#46566a; font-size:.96rem; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.price li .mk { color: var(--green); flex:none; width:20px;height:20px; margin-top:2px;}

/* ---------- Testimonial / quote ---------- */
.quote {
  text-align:center; max-width: 60ch; margin-inline:auto;
}
.quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
}
.quote blockquote::before { content: "\201C"; color: var(--gold); }
.quote blockquote::after { content: "\201D"; color: var(--gold); }
.quote cite { font-style: normal; color: var(--muted); font-size:.95rem; }

/* ---------- Logos strip ---------- */
.logos { text-align:center; }
.logos .label { font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.16em; font-size:.74rem; color: var(--muted-2); margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.logos .row { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap: clamp(20px,5vw,56px); align-items:center; }
.logos .row span {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted-2); letter-spacing:.02em;
}

/* ---------- Page hero (interior) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--ink-night); color:#fff;
  padding-block: clamp(64px, 8vw, 104px);
  position: relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(900px 400px at 85% -20%, rgba(217,165,59,.14), transparent 60%);
}
.page-hero .wrap { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width: 760px; }
.page-hero h1 { color:#fff; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.2rem); font-weight:800; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: 1.12rem; margin:0; max-width: 56ch; }
.breadcrumb { font-size:.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; }
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color:#fff; }

/* ---------- Accordion ---------- */
.acc { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.acc details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.acc summary {
  cursor: pointer; list-style: none;
  padding: 1.3rem 0; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:1rem;
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.08rem;
}
.acc summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }
.acc summary .pm { flex:none; width:24px;height:24px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); color: var(--gold); }
.acc details[open] summary .pm { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.acc .body { padding: 0 0 1.4rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 70ch; }

/* ---------- Contact form ---------- */
.form-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: clamp(32px,5vw,56px); align-items:start; }
.field { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.field label { display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; font-size:.84rem; color:var(--ink-deep); margin-bottom:.4rem; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width:100%; padding:.85em 1em; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--body); font-size: 1rem; background:#fff; color:#20303f; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline:none; border-color: var(--ink); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(45,79,126,.12);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.contact-aside { background: var(--mist); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 34px; }
.contact-aside h3 { font-size:1.15rem; }
.contact-aside .ci { display:flex; gap:.8rem; align-items:flex-start; padding:.7rem 0; }
.contact-aside .ci svg { width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--ink); flex:none; margin-top:2px; }
.contact-aside .ci div { font-size:.95rem; color:#46566a; }
.contact-aside .ci b { display:block; font-family:var(--display); color:var(--ink); font-size:.86rem; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink-night); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  padding-block: clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px) 32px;
}
.foot-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr .8fr .8fr 1.3fr; gap: 40px; }
.foot-brand { display:flex; gap:.8rem; align-items:center; margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.foot-brand img { width:46px; height:46px; }
.foot-brand .bt { font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; color:#fff; }
.foot-brand .bt small { display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:-0.01em; text-transform:none; color:#fff; margin-top:3px; }
.site-footer p.tag { font-size:.95rem; max-width: 34ch; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.foot-col h4 { color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.12em; margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.foot-col ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.foot-col li { margin-bottom:.6rem; }
.foot-col a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size:.94rem; }
.foot-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.foot-bottom {
  margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 24px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem;
  font-size:.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.foot-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

/* footer contact column + linkedin */
.foot-contact .fc-office { margin:0 0 .9rem; font-size:.88rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height:1.5; }
.foot-contact .fc-office b { display:block; font-family:var(--display); color:#fff; font-size:.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; margin-bottom:.15rem; }
.foot-contact .fc-line { margin:0 0 .9rem; font-size:.88rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height:1.6; }
.foot-contact .fc-line a { color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.foot-contact .fc-line a:hover { color:var(--gold-soft); }
.foot-linkedin {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem; margin-top:1.1rem;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; font-size:.84rem;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  padding:.5em 1em; border-radius:999px; transition:background .2s,border-color .2s,color .2s;
}
.foot-linkedin:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); color:#fff; }
.foot-linkedin svg { flex:none; }

/* hero background photo */
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(27,49,80,.88) 0%, rgba(27,49,80,.72) 42%, rgba(27,49,80,.45) 100%),
    var(--hero-img) center/cover no-repeat;

/* photographic media block (replaces emblem in splits) */
.media.photo { padding:0; background:var(--ink-night); }
.media.photo img { width:100%; height:100%; min-height:320px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:var(--radius); filter:none; }
.media.photo::after { border-radius:var(--radius); }

/* full-bleed image band */
.img-band { position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; min-height:300px; display:grid; place-items:center; }
.img-band img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.img-band .veil { position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(27,49,80,.88), rgba(27,49,80,.5)); }
.img-band .inner { position:relative; z-index:1; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:48px; max-width:60ch; }
.img-band .inner h2 { color:#fff; }
.img-band .inner p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); }

/* rounded inline figure */
.figure-card { border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.figure-card img { width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }

/* ---------- Error / status pages ---------- */
.status {
  background: var(--ink-night); color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  min-height: 70vh; display:grid; place-items:center; text-align:center;
}
.status::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(900px 420px at 50% -10%, rgba(217,165,59,.16), transparent 60%);
}
.status .wrap { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:620px; }
.status .code {
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; line-height:1;
  font-size:clamp(5rem, 16vw, 9rem); color:#fff;
  letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:0;
}
.status .code span { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.status .emblem { width:96px; height:96px; margin:0 auto 1.4rem; opacity:.92; filter:drop-shadow(0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4)); }
.status h1 { color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.4vw,2.2rem); margin:.6rem 0 .4rem; }
.status p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size:1.08rem; margin:0 auto 2rem; max-width:46ch; }
.status .actions { display:flex; gap:.9rem; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.status .links { margin-top:2.2rem; font-size:.9rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.status .links a { color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); text-decoration:underline; margin:0 .5rem; }
.status .badge {
  width:84px;height:84px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 1.4rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.status .badge svg { width:40px;height:40px;color:var(--gold-soft); }

/* ============================================================
   STORYBRAND v2 ADDITIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- v2 pain-first hero ---------- */
.hero-v2-pain { font-size:clamp(1rem,1.6vw,1.18rem); color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin:0 0 .5rem; font-weight:500; }

/* ---------- Promise / Pain questions ---------- */
.promise { background: var(--ink-night); color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom: 0; }
.promise::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(900px 400px at 80% 50%, rgba(217,165,59,.10), transparent 60%);
}
.promise .wrap { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.promise .shead h2 { color:#fff; }
.promise .shead p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.pain-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:18px; margin-bottom:2.4rem; }
.pain-q {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:1rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:22px 22px;
  transition: background .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.pain-q:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.10); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.pain-q .pain-icon {
  flex:none; width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(217,165,59,.18); display:grid; place-items:center; margin-top:2px;
}
.pain-q .pain-icon svg { width:18px;height:18px; color:var(--gold-soft); }
.pain-q p { margin:0; color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.4; font-weight:500; }
.pain-q p em { font-style:normal; color:var(--gold-soft); }
@media (max-width:700px) {
  .pain-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap:12px; margin-bottom:1.8rem; }
  .pain-q { padding:16px 18px; gap:.8rem; }
  .pain-q .pain-icon { width:30px; height:30px; }
  .pain-q .pain-icon svg { width:15px; height:15px; }
  .pain-q p { font-size:.98rem; line-height:1.5; }
}
.promise-close {
  text-align:center; padding:1.8rem 2rem; border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.promise-close p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin:0 0 1.2rem; font-size:1.08rem; }
.promise-close strong { color:#fff; }

/* ---------- Impact statement — standalone high-contrast beat ---------- */
.impact-statement {
  background: var(--ink-night);
  padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.impact-line {
  margin:0; text-align:center;
  color:#fff; font-family: var(--display); font-weight:800;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height:1.28; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  max-width: 20ch; margin-inline:auto;
}
.promise-solution { background: var(--ink-night); padding-block: 0 clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem); }

/* ---------- Stakes / risk cards (Fred: risk-of-inaction framing) ---------- */
.stakes-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap:14px; }
.stake-card {
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:20px 18px; text-align:left;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s;
}
.stake-card:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:transparent; }
.stake-card .sk-icon { width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#FEF3EE;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:.8rem; }
.stake-card .sk-icon svg { width:18px;height:18px;color:#C0532F; }
.stake-card h3 { font-size:.94rem; margin-bottom:.35rem; line-height:1.3; }
.stake-card p { font-size:.85rem; color:var(--muted); margin:0; line-height:1.4; }
@media (max-width:960px){ .stakes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .stakes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* ---------- Guide credibility banner (Fred: move proof higher) ---------- */
.guide-banner {
  background: var(--mist); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:clamp(32px,4vw,48px);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px); flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.guide-banner .gb-text { flex:1 1 420px; }
.guide-banner h2 { font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem); margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.guide-banner p { color:var(--muted); margin:0; }
.guide-banner .gb-stats { flex:0 0 auto; display:flex; gap:2.2rem; }
.guide-banner .gb-stat { text-align:center; }
.guide-banner .gb-stat .big { font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.9rem; color:var(--ink); line-height:1; }
.guide-banner .gb-stat .lbl { font-size:.78rem; color:var(--muted-2); margin-top:.3rem; max-width:110px; }
@media (max-width:640px) {
  .guide-banner { padding: clamp(22px,5vw,32px); gap: 20px; }
  .guide-banner .gb-stats { gap: .9rem; width:100%; justify-content:space-between; }
  .guide-banner .gb-stat .big { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .guide-banner .gb-stat .lbl { font-size: .68rem; max-width: 82px; }
}

/* ---------- 3-step plan (Fred: "I REALLY LIKE THIS" — was missing) ---------- */
.plan-steps { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px; counter-reset: planstep; }
.plan-step { position:relative; text-align:center; padding: 0 12px; }
.plan-step .ps-num {
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 1.1rem;
  background: var(--ink); color:#fff; display:grid; place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.3rem;
}
.plan-step h3 { font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.plan-step p { color:var(--muted); font-size:.95rem; margin:0; }
.plan-arrow { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--line); }
.plan-steps-wrap { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr; align-items:start; gap:8px; }
@media (max-width:800px){ .plan-steps-wrap { grid-template-columns:1fr; } .plan-arrow { transform:rotate(90deg); margin:.5rem 0; } }

/* ---------- Testimonial carousel ---------- */
.testi-carousel { position:relative; max-width:700px; margin:0 auto; overflow:hidden; }
.testi-track { overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius); position:relative; }
.testi-slides { display:flex; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); width:100%; }
.testi-slide { min-width:100%; width:100%; flex:0 0 100%; box-sizing:border-box; }
.testi-card {
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:clamp(24px,4vw,40px); text-align:left; width:100%; box-sizing:border-box;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.testi-card .tc-context {
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.14em; color:#9B3B23; margin-bottom:.8rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
}
.testi-card .tc-context .dot { width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#9B3B23;flex:none; }
.testi-card .tc-before {
  font-size:.92rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.55; margin:0 0 1.1rem;
  padding-bottom:1.1rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:break-word;
}
.testi-card .tc-result {
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--green); margin-bottom:.6rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
}
.testi-card .tc-result .dot { width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);flex:none; }
.testi-card blockquote {
  font-size:clamp(.95rem,1.6vw,1.12rem); line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:500; margin:0 0 1.2rem; font-style:normal;
  word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:break-word;
}
.testi-card blockquote::before,.testi-card blockquote::after { content:none; }
.testi-card .tc-cite { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.8rem; }
.testi-card .tc-cite .av {
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;
  color:#fff;font-size:.85rem;flex:none;
}
.testi-card .tc-cite .name { font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--ink); }
.testi-card .tc-cite .role { font-size:.76rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.3; }
.testi-controls {
  display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; gap:1rem; margin-top:1.4rem;
}
.testi-arrow {
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff; color:var(--ink); display:grid; place-items:center; cursor:pointer;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .15s; flex:none;
}
.testi-arrow:hover { background:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); color:#fff; transform:scale(1.06); }
.testi-arrow svg { width:18px; height:18px; }
.testi-dots { display:flex; gap:8px; }
.testi-dot {
  width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--line);
  border:none; cursor:pointer; transition: background .2s, transform .2s; padding:0;
}
.testi-dot.active { background:var(--gold); transform:scale(1.2); }
@media (max-width:600px) {
  .testi-card { padding:20px 18px; }
  .testi-card .tc-before { font-size:.88rem; }
  .testi-card blockquote { font-size:.94rem; }
}

/* ---------- Testimonial / Transformation story ---------- */
.testimonial { background: var(--mist); }
.transform-card {
  background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius); padding:0; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
}
.transform-side { padding:36px 38px; }
.transform-side.before { background:var(--mist-2); border-right:1px solid var(--line); }
.transform-side.after { background:#fff; }
.transform-label {
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.18em; margin-bottom:1rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
}
.transform-side.before .transform-label { color:#9B3B23; }
.transform-side.after .transform-label { color:var(--green); }
.transform-label .dot { width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor;flex:none; }
.transform-side blockquote { margin:0; font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.55; color:#3d4a5c; font-style:italic; }
.transform-side blockquote::before { content:none; }
.transform-side blockquote::after { content:none; }
.transform-cite { margin-top:1.4rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.8rem; }
.transform-cite .av {
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--ink);
  display:grid; place-items:center; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800;
  color:#fff; font-size:1rem; flex:none;
}
.transform-cite .name { font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink); }
.transform-cite .role { font-size:.8rem; color:var(--muted); }
@media (max-width:700px){ .transform-card { grid-template-columns:1fr; } .transform-side.before { border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); } }

/* ---------- Lead magnet / Checklist ---------- */
.lead-magnet {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-night) 100%);
  color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.lead-magnet::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(700px 320px at 15% 50%, rgba(217,165,59,.15), transparent 55%);
}
.lead-magnet .wrap { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.lm-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px); align-items:center; }
.lm-content h2 { color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.4rem); }
.lm-content p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
.lm-checklist { list-style:none; margin:0 0 1.6rem; padding:0; }
.lm-checklist li { display:flex; gap:.7rem; align-items:center; padding:.45rem 0; color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size:.97rem; }
.lm-checklist li svg { width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--gold-soft);flex:none; }
.lm-form-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:32px 30px;
}
.lm-form-card h3 { color:#fff; font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:.3rem; }
.lm-form-card p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size:.9rem; margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
.lm-fields { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.8rem; }
.lm-fields input {
  width:100%; padding:.85em 1em; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color:#fff; font-family:var(--body); font-size:.98rem;
}
.lm-fields input::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.lm-fields input:focus { outline:none; border-color:var(--gold-soft); background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.lm-fields .btn { width:100%; justify-content:center; margin-top:.3rem; }
.lm-privacy { margin-top:.9rem; font-size:.76rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); text-align:center; }
@media (max-width:800px){ .lm-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- FOMO closer (condensed trap) ---------- */
.fomo-closer {
  background: #fff; border:2px solid var(--mist-2); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:clamp(32px,4vw,52px); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.fomo-closer::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:5px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #C0532F 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
}
.fomo-closer .fc-head { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem; margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
.fomo-closer .fc-icon { width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#FEF3EE;display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none; }
.fomo-closer .fc-icon svg { width:24px;height:24px;color:#C0532F; }
.fomo-closer h3 { font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.4vw,1.65rem); margin:0; }
.fomo-closer .fc-cols { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; margin-top:1.4rem; }
.fomo-closer .fc-col li { display:flex; gap:.65rem; padding:.45rem 0; font-size:.97rem; align-items:flex-start; border-top:1px solid var(--line); color:#4a5566; }
.fomo-closer .fc-col li svg { width:20px;height:20px;flex:none;margin-top:2px; min-width:20px; max-width:20px; }
.fomo-closer .fc-col li.bad svg { color:#C0532F; }
.fomo-closer .fc-col li.cost { color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
.fomo-closer ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.fomo-closer .fc-question { font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--display); margin-bottom:.4rem; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .fomo-closer .fc-cols { grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Final CTA — light variant (avoids double-blue with lead magnet) ---------- */
.cta-final {
  background: var(--mist); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}
.cta-final h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.cta-final p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.cta-final .cta-actions-col { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.8rem; }
.cta-final .cta-actions-col .btn { width:100%; justify-content:center; }
.cta-final .cta-or {
  text-align:center; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600;
  font-size:.75rem; color:var(--muted-2); letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.3rem 0;
}
.cta-final .cta-contact-row {
  display:flex; gap:.6rem;
}
.cta-final .cta-contact-row .btn { flex:1; font-size:.84rem; padding:.75em 1em; }
@media (max-width:700px){
  .cta-final { grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; }
  .cta-final .cta-contact-row { flex-direction:column; }
}

/* ---------- Solutions jump links bar ---------- */
.jump-bar {
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
  padding:1.4rem 0; margin-bottom:2rem;
}
.jump-link {
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; font-size:.82rem;
  padding:.55em 1.1em; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:#fff; color:var(--ink-deep);
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.jump-link:hover { background:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-1px); }

/* ---------- Market analysis form ---------- */
.ma-form-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0 18px; }
.ma-form-grid .field { margin-bottom:1rem; }
.ma-form-grid .field.full { grid-column:1 / -1; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .ma-form-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Solution detail anchor offset ---------- */
.sol-anchor { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }

/* ============================================================
   END STORYBRAND v2
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Client strip (named districts as styled text) ---------- */
.clients { text-align:center; }
.clients .label { font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.16em; font-size:.74rem; color:var(--muted-2); margin-bottom:1.8rem; }
.client-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap:16px;
}
.client-chip {
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center;
  min-height:84px; padding:18px 16px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:#fff;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-deep);
  line-height:1.25; transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.client-chip:hover { border-color:transparent; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.client-chip small { display:block; font-weight:600; font-size:.7rem; color:var(--muted-2); letter-spacing:.02em; margin-top:3px; text-transform:uppercase; }
.clients .note { margin-top:1.6rem; color:var(--muted-2); font-size:.84rem; }

/* ---------- Reasons grid (Top 10) ---------- */
.reasons { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap:18px; counter-reset: reason; }
.reason-item {
  position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:22px 22px 22px 60px;
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.reason-item:hover { border-color:transparent; box-shadow:var(--shadow); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.reason-item::before {
  counter-increment: reason; content: counter(reason);
  position:absolute; left:20px; top:22px;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.15rem;
  color:var(--gold); line-height:1;
}
.reason-item h3 { font-size:1rem; margin:0; line-height:1.3; color:var(--ink); }
.reasons-foot {
  margin-top:2.2rem; text-align:center;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em;
  font-size:clamp(1rem,2.2vw,1.4rem); color:var(--ink);
}
.reasons-foot span { color:var(--gold); }

@media (max-width:900px){ .client-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } .reasons { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .client-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } .reasons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Two pillars (consulting + software) ---------- */
.pillars { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.pillar {
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 38px 34px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pillar.dark { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color:#fff; }
.pillar.dark h3, .pillar.dark .pk { color:#fff; }
.pillar .pk {
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.14em; font-size:.72rem; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:.9rem; display:block;
}
.pillar.dark .pk { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.pillar h3 { font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.pillar > p { color:var(--muted); margin:0 0 1.3rem; }
.pillar.dark > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.pillar ul { list-style:none; margin:0 0 1.6rem; padding:0; }
.pillar li { display:flex; gap:.7rem; padding:.45rem 0; font-size:.97rem; color:#46566a; align-items:flex-start; }
.pillar.dark li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.pillar li .mk { flex:none; width:20px;height:20px; margin-top:2px; color:var(--green); }
.pillar.dark li .mk { color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ---------- Resource cards ---------- */
.res-card {
  display:block; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.res-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color:transparent; }
.res-card .thumb {
  height: 160px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-night) 100%);
  display:grid; place-items:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.res-card .thumb::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(400px 200px at 70% 20%, rgba(217,165,59,.18), transparent 60%); }
.res-card .thumb svg { width:46px; height:46px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); position:relative; z-index:1; }
.res-card .rb { padding: 24px 26px 28px; }
.res-card .tagline { font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.12em; font-size:.68rem; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:.6rem; }
.res-card h3 { font-size:1.12rem; margin-bottom:.4rem; }
.res-card p { color:var(--muted); font-size:.94rem; margin:0; }
.res-soon {
  display:inline-block; margin-top:1rem; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600;
  font-size:.78rem; color:var(--muted-2); letter-spacing:.04em;
}

/* legal / prose pages */
.prose { max-width: 760px; }
.prose h2 { font-size:1.4rem; margin-top:2.2rem; }
.prose h3 { font-size:1.1rem; margin-top:1.6rem; }
.prose p, .prose li { color:#3d4a5c; }
.prose ul { padding-left: 1.2rem; }
.prose li { margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.prose a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: underline; }
.prose .updated { color: var(--muted-2); font-size:.9rem; }

@media (max-width: 800px){ .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
.reveal { opacity:0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align:center; }
  .hero-emblem { order:-1; }
  .hero p.lead, .shead.center { margin-inline:auto; }
  .hero-actions, .hero-trust { justify-content:center; }
  .g-4, .stats, .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .g-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split, .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split .media { order:-1; }
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .login { display:none; }
  .menu-toggle { display:block; flex: none; }
  .nav { flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: .6rem; height: auto; min-height: 74px; padding-block: .55rem; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .nav-cta { flex: none; margin-left: auto; }
  .menu-toggle { margin-left: .2rem; }
  .brand { min-width: 0; flex-shrink: 1; align-items: center; }
  .brand .bt { white-space: normal; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 0; }
  .brand .bt-main { font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 3.4vw, 0.92rem); font-weight: 800; line-height:1.22; color: var(--ink-night); }
  .brand .bt-main .bt-w1,
  .brand .bt-main .bt-w2 { display:block; }
  .brand .bt small { font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 3.4vw, 0.92rem) !important; color: var(--ink-night); text-transform: none; font-weight: 800; line-height:1.22; margin-top:0; display:block; }
  .brand img { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
  .nav-cta .btn.btn-gold {
    padding: .55rem 1rem;
    font-size: clamp(0.74rem, 2.8vw, 0.84rem);
    min-height: 38px;
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .nav.open .nav-links {
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;
    position:absolute; top:74px; left:0; right:0;
    background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 20px var(--gutter); gap:1rem;
  }
  .nav-drop { position:static; transform:none; min-width:auto; padding:0 0 0 .8rem; }
  .nav-drop-inner { border:none; box-shadow:none; padding:4px 0; background:transparent; }
  .nav-drop a { padding:5px 10px; font-size:.82rem; }
  .nav.open .nav-drop { display:block; }
  .nav-login-item { display:list-item; width:100%; margin-top:.4rem; padding-top:1rem; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
  .login-mobile {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    padding:.6rem 1.4rem; border:1.5px solid #A87A1E; border-radius:999px;
    color:#A87A1E; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem;
  }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .foot-brand-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .g-2, .g-3, .g-4, .stats, .steps, .compare, .price-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity:1; transform:none; }
}

/* ---- Readability boost (45+ audience) ---- */
body { font-size: 1.08rem; }
p, li, td, th, label, .card p, .price p, .ci div, aside p { font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.72; }
.hero p.lead { font-size: clamp(1.14rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem); }
.hero-v2-pain { font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.7vw, 1.24rem) !important; }
.hero-trust { font-size: .92rem; }
.hero-trust strong { font-size: 1.05rem; }
small, .tag, .fc-line, .muted, [style*="font-size:.78rem"], [style*="font-size:.84rem"] { font-size: .92rem !important; }
.client-chip { font-size: .96rem; }
.client-chip small { font-size: .82rem !important; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.eyebrow { font-size: .88rem; letter-spacing: .14em; }
@media (min-width: 701px) { .pain-q p { font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.65; } }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem); }
.nav-links a { font-size: 1rem; }
.btn { font-size: 1rem; padding: .85rem 1.8rem; }
.btn.btn-gold { min-height: 52px; }
.foot-col, .foot-col a, footer p, footer .tag { font-size: .96rem; }

/* Solutions page hero with photo */
.page-hero[style*="hero-img"]::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(27,49,80,.88) 0%, rgba(27,49,80,.75) 42%, rgba(27,49,80,.50) 100%),
    var(--hero-img) center/cover no-repeat !important;
}
/* Jump links inside hero */
.hero-jump-bar { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.65rem; margin-top:2rem; justify-content:center; }
.hero-jump-link {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem;
  padding: .65rem 1.3rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .2s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.hero-jump-link:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

/* ---- Button proportion fix ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.btn.btn-gold {
  padding: .9rem 2.2rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  min-height: 52px;
}
.btn.btn-ghost {
  padding: .85rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  min-height: 50px;
}

/* ---- Nav layout spacing (desktop only) ---- */
@media (min-width: 941px) {
  .brand { gap: 0.6rem; }
  .brand img { width: clamp(36px, 4vw, 48px); }
  .nav-links { gap: clamp(0.8rem, 1.5vw, 1.8rem); }
}
.site-header .wrap {
  max-width: 1320px;
}

/* ---- Solutions page hero photo fix ---- */
.page-hero[style*="hero-img"] {
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(27,49,80,.85) 0%, rgba(27,49,80,.70) 42%, rgba(27,49,80,.45) 100%),
    var(--hero-img) center/cover no-repeat !important;
}
.page-hero[style*="hero-img"]::before {
  background: none !important;
}

/* ======= HERO PHOTO — FINAL FIX ======= */
.hero.has-photo {
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(27,49,80,.78) 0%, rgba(27,49,80,.60) 40%, rgba(27,49,80,.35) 100%),
    var(--hero-img) center/cover no-repeat !important;
}
.hero.has-photo::before {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ======= HERO BACKGROUND IMAGE (bulletproof approach) ======= */
.hero-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero.has-photo {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink-night) !important;
}
.hero.has-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(27,49,80,.78) 0%, rgba(27,49,80,.58) 40%, rgba(27,49,80,.32) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero.has-photo .wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero.has-photo .hero-wave {
  z-index: 3;
}


/* ============================================================
   CLEAN FIX PASS — hero split, nav proportions, photo frames
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Solutions hero: clean split grid (no absolute/mask hacks) ---- */
.page-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 460px;
}
.page-hero-grid .hero-text {
  padding-block: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px) clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.page-hero-grid .hero-photo {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0;
  min-height: 100%;
  align-self: stretch;
}
.page-hero-grid .hero-photo img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
}
.page-hero-grid .hero-photo::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink-night) 0%, rgba(27,49,80,.55) 18%, rgba(27,49,80,0) 45%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero-grid .hero-photo::after {
  display: none;
}
.page-hero-grid {
  min-height: 620px;
  gap: 0;
}
.page-hero-grid .hero-text {
  padding-inline: 0 2rem;
}
/* Simple full-bleed interior hero (Support, Who We Are) using base .hero + has-photo, WITHOUT hero-grid */
.hero.has-photo:not(.hero-with-grid) > .wrap {
  padding-block: clamp(64px, 9vw, 108px);
  max-width: 62ch;
}
.hero .breadcrumb { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.hero .breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.hero .eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--gold-soft); }
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .page-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero-grid .hero-photo { display: none; }
}

/* ---- Nav / brand proportions + logo + gold contrast fix (DESKTOP ONLY) ---- */
@media (min-width: 941px) {
  .brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .brand img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    flex: none;
    object-fit: contain;
  }
  .brand .bt {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.15;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .brand .bt-main {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ink-night);
  }
  .brand .bt small {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-transform: none;
    color: var(--ink-night);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 941px) {
  .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.9rem); flex-wrap: nowrap; }
  .nav-links a { font-size: 0.98rem; white-space: nowrap; }
}
.site-header .wrap { max-width: 1360px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.2rem; }

/* ---- Trusted-by client strip: center everything ---- */
.clients { text-align: center; }
.clients .eyebrow,
.clients p.eyebrow { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }
.clients .grid.g-4,
.clients .client-grid { justify-content: center; }
.clients > p:last-child { text-align: center; max-width: 70ch; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---- Remove dark frames from split-media photos — final, definitive ---- */
.split .media.photo {
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(20,35,60,.16);
}
.split .media.photo::after { display: none !important; content: none !important; }
.split .media.photo img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  position: static !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAV — FINAL FIX: single row, no wrapping, proper sizing (DESKTOP ONLY) */
@media (min-width: 941px) {
  .nav {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 78px;
    padding-block: 0.6rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: clamp(0.9rem, 1.4vw, 1.6rem);
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: clamp(0.86rem, 1vw, 0.98rem);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .nav-cta {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .nav-cta .login {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .nav-cta .btn.btn-gold {
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 1180px) and (min-width: 941px) {
  .nav-links a { font-size: 0.86rem; }
  .nav-links { gap: 0.85rem; }
}

/* ---- Trusted-by section: real selectors, force centering ---- */
.clients { text-align: center; }
.clients .label {
  text-align: center;
  display: block;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.clients .note {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 68ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.client-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.client-chip {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .client-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}