/* ========== DESIGN TOKENS ========== */
  :root {
    /* Brand */
    --navy: #1e1c3a;
    --navy-mid: #2d2a52;
    --red: #b93a3f;
    --red-light: #e87a7d;
    --red-pale: #fdf0f0;
    --cream: #f8f6f0;
    --cream-mid: #ede9df;
    /* Text */
    --text: #1a1a2e;
    --text-mid: #4a4a6a;
    --text-light: #666680;
    /* Lines & surfaces */
    --border: rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.1);
    --border-mid: rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.18);
    --white: #ffffff;
    /* Journey layer accents */
    --green: #b93a3f;
    --green-pale: #fdf0f0;
    --blue: #b93a3f;
    --blue-pale: #fdf0f0;
    --amber: #b93a3f;
    --amber-pale: #fdf0f0;
    /* Geometry */
    --radius-btn: 6px;
    --radius-card: 14px;
    --radius-panel: 16px;
    --container: 1100px;
    --section-pad-y: 96px;
    --section-pad-x: 48px;
  }
  /* ========== RESET ========== */
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
  }
  body {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 16px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  a {
    color: inherit;
  }
  img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
  }
  /* ========== TYPOGRAPHY ========== */
  .h1 {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 68px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .h1 em {
    color: var(--red);
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .h2 {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .h2.light {
    color: #fff;
  }
  .eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--red);
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
  }
  .sub {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .sub.light {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  }
  /* ========== BUTTONS ========== */
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition:
      background 0.2s,
      transform 0.15s;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--navy-mid);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
  .btn-secondary {
    color: var(--navy);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-mid);
    background: #fff;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition:
      border-color 0.2s,
      transform 0.15s;
  }
  .btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
  .btn-white {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-white:hover {
    background: var(--cream);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
  .btn-ghost {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    background: transparent;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    color: #fff;
  }
  /* ========== LAYOUT ========== */
  .section {
    padding: var(--section-pad-y) var(--section-pad-x);
  }
  .section-alt {
    background: var(--cream);
  }
  .section-dark {
    background: var(--navy);
  }
  .section-inner,
  .container {
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  /* ========== HERO ========== */
  .hero {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 100px 48px 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 600px;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 40%, rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-inner {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .hero-badge-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: var(--green);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 4.8vw, 60px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: var(--navy);
    max-width: 960px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .hero-headline em {
    color: var(--red);
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    max-width: 580px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .hero-proof {
    margin-top: 64px;
    padding-top: 48px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  .hero-stat {
    padding: 0 32px 0 0;
  }
  .hero-stat + .hero-stat {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-left: 32px;
  }
  .hero-stat-num {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: 38px;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .hero-stat-num span {
    color: var(--red);
  }
  .hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .stat-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--green);
    margin-bottom: 7px;
  }
  .stat-badge-dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    background: var(--green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .hero-stat-wordmark {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  /* ========== TRUSTED-BY STRIP — auto-scrolling marquee (mirrors home) ========== */
  .trust-strip {
    padding: 40px 0 36px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .trust-label {
    font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .trust-row-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .trust-row {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
    animation: trust-scroll 55s linear infinite;
  }
  .trust-row:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
  .trust-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    cursor: default;
  }
  .trust-logo {
    height: 36px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 130px;
    object-fit: contain;
    opacity: 0.8;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    transition: opacity 0.25s;
    display: block;
  }
  .trust-item:hover .trust-logo { opacity: 1; }
  .trust-name {
    font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text-light);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color 0.25s;
  }
  .trust-item:hover .trust-name { color: var(--navy); }
  @keyframes trust-scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .trust-row { animation: none; }
  }
  /* ========== JOURNEY / LAYERS ========== */
  .journey-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-top: 64px;
  }
  .journey-layers {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .layer-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .layer-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-mid);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.07);
  }
  .layer-card.active {
    border-color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.12);
  }
  .layer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
  }
  .layer-num {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .l1 .layer-num {
    background: var(--green-pale);
    color: var(--green);
  }
  .l2 .layer-num {
    background: var(--blue-pale);
    color: var(--blue);
  }
  .l3 .layer-num {
    background: var(--amber-pale);
    color: var(--amber);
  }
  .l4 .layer-num {
    background: var(--red-pale);
    color: var(--red);
  }
  .layer-title-wrap {
    flex: 1;
  }
  .layer-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
  }
  .l1 .layer-tag {
    color: var(--green);
  }
  .l2 .layer-tag {
    color: var(--blue);
  }
  .l3 .layer-tag {
    color: var(--amber);
  }
  .l4 .layer-tag {
    color: var(--red);
  }
  .layer-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .layer-chevron {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.25s;
  }
  .layer-card.active .layer-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
  .layer-body {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 24px 22px;
  }
  .layer-card.active .layer-body {
    display: block;
  }
  .layer-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .layer-proof {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
  }
  .layer-proof:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-mid);
  }
  .layer-proof-meta {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .layer-proof-headline {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .layer-proof-metric {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
  }
  .layer-proof-metric strong {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .layer-proof-link {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: block;
  }
  .journey-right {
    position: sticky;
    top: 88px;
  }
  .journey-visual {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .journey-visual::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .jv-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .jv-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .jv-layer {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
  }
  .jv-layer.jvl1 {
    background: rgba(45, 122, 95, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(45, 122, 95, 0.3);
  }
  .jv-layer.jvl2 {
    background: rgba(42, 92, 170, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(42, 92, 170, 0.3);
  }
  .jv-layer.jvl3 {
    background: rgba(193, 127, 48, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(193, 127, 48, 0.3);
  }
  .jv-layer.jvl4 {
    background: rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.3);
  }
  .jv-layer.jv-active.jvl1 {
    background: rgba(45, 122, 95, 0.32);
    border-color: rgba(45, 122, 95, 0.7);
  }
  .jv-layer.jv-active.jvl2 {
    background: rgba(42, 92, 170, 0.32);
    border-color: rgba(42, 92, 170, 0.7);
  }
  .jv-layer.jv-active.jvl3 {
    background: rgba(193, 127, 48, 0.32);
    border-color: rgba(193, 127, 48, 0.7);
  }
  .jv-layer.jv-active.jvl4 {
    background: rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.32);
    border-color: rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.7);
  }
  .jv-layer-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .jvl1 .jv-layer-label {
    color: #5dcaa5;
  }
  .jvl2 .jv-layer-label {
    color: #85b7eb;
  }
  .jvl3 .jv-layer-label {
    color: #efaa5a;
  }
  .jvl4 .jv-layer-label {
    color: var(--red-light);
  }
  .jv-layer-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .jv-layer-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  }
  .jv-arrow {
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin: 2px 0;
  }
  .jv-footnote {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  /* ========== SOLUTIONS ========== */
  .solutions-header,
  .proof-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .solutions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .solution-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .solution-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.25s;
  }
  .solution-card.s1::before {
    background: var(--green);
  }
  .solution-card.s2::before {
    background: var(--blue);
  }
  .solution-card.s3::before {
    background: var(--amber);
  }
  .solution-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-mid);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .solution-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .sol-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .s1 .sol-badge {
    background: var(--green-pale);
    color: var(--green);
  }
  .s2 .sol-badge {
    background: var(--blue-pale);
    color: var(--blue);
  }
  .s3 .sol-badge {
    background: var(--amber-pale);
    color: var(--amber);
  }
  .sol-name {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .sol-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .sol-metric {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .sol-metric-num {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .sol-metric-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-top: 3px;
  }
  .sol-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .sol-link:hover {
    color: var(--red);
  }
  .sol-sub-services {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .sol-sub-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
	text-decoration: bold;
  }
  .s3 .sol-sub-tag {
    border: 1px solid rgba(193, 127, 48, 0.38);
    color: var(--amber);
    background: transparent;
  }
  /* ========== PROOF CARDS ========== */
  .proof-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .proof-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 28px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
  }
  .proof-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-mid);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .proof-layer-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .proof-layer-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .pc-l1 .proof-layer-tag {
    color: var(--green);
  }
  .pc-l1 .proof-layer-dot {
    background: var(--green);
  }
  .pc-l2 .proof-layer-tag {
    color: var(--blue);
  }
  .pc-l2 .proof-layer-dot {
    background: var(--blue);
  }
  .pc-l3 .proof-layer-tag {
    color: var(--amber);
  }
  .pc-l3 .proof-layer-dot {
    background: var(--amber);
  }
  .pc-l4 .proof-layer-tag {
    color: var(--red);
  }
  .pc-l4 .proof-layer-dot {
    background: var(--red);
  }
  .proof-headline {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .proof-teaser {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .proof-metrics {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .proof-metric-num {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .proof-metric-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-top: 2px;
    margin-left: 8px;
  }
  .proof-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .proof-footer a {
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .proof-tech {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .tech-chip {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-light);
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 100px;
  }
  .proof-read {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--red);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  /* ========== TEAM ========== */
  .team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 52px;
  }
  .team-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 32px;
    transition: all 0.25s;
  }
  .team-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-mid);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.07);
  }
  .team-avatar {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }
  .team-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .team-title {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--red);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .team-bio {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .team-pedigree {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .pedigree-pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
  }
  /* ========== OPERATORS / VALUES (DARK) ========== */
  .operators-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 56px;
  }
  .value-item {
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .value-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .value-num {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .value-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .value-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  .op-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 36px;
  }
  .op-pedigree {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .ped-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .ped-co {
    width: 80px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    padding-top: 2px;
  }
  .ped-detail {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .ped-detail strong {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .op-quote {
    background: rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 22px;
  }
  .op-quote-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .op-quote-attr {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  }
  /* ========== REVIEWS ========== */
  .reviews-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 52px;
  }
  .review-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 36px 32px 28px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.25s;
  }
  .review-card::before {
    content: '\201C';
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    left: 20px;
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: 120px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--red);
    opacity: 0.12;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .review-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-mid);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .review-stars {
    color: #b8860b;
    font-size: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .review-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
  }
  .review-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
  }
  .review-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .review-meta {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .review-attr {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .review-co {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-top: 3px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  /* ========== DARK CTA ========== */
  .cta-section {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 96px 48px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 800px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .cta-inner {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .cta-title {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .cta-sub {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 300;
  }
  .cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  /* ========== CARD BOTTOM ALIGNMENT ========== */
  .solution-card,
  .proof-card,
  .team-card,
  .review-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .solution-card .sol-metric {
    margin-top: auto;
  }
  .proof-card .proof-metrics {
    margin-top: auto;
  }
  .team-card .team-pedigree {
    margin-top: auto;
  }
  .review-card .review-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
  }
  /* ========== SERVICE DETAIL (two-col content + sticky aside) ========== */
  .service-detail {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: start;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .service-detail.single {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 860px;
  }
  .service-detail.reverse .service-content {
    order: 2;
  }
  .service-detail.reverse .service-aside {
    order: 1;
  }
  .service-content .eyebrow {
    color: var(--red);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .service-content h2 {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
  }
  .service-content .sub {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .service-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .service-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 22px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .service-list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 9px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
  }
  .service-aside {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.06);
    position: sticky;
    top: 88px;
  }
  .service-aside-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .service-aside-tag::before {
    content: '';
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
  }
  .service-aside.green .service-aside-tag::before {
    background: #2f9e6e;
  }
  .service-aside.blue .service-aside-tag::before {
    background: #2b6cb0;
  }
  .service-aside-headline {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
  }
  .service-aside-quote {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
  }
  .service-aside-attr {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .service-aside-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--red);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .service-aside-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
  }
  /* ========== BUTTON GROUP ========== */
  .button-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  /* ========== PROCESS GRID (4 steps) ========== */
  .process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .process-step {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px;
    transition:
      transform 0.2s ease,
      box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  }
  .process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.08);
  }
  .process-num {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .process-name {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
  }
  .process-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin: 0;
  }
  /* ========== PLAYBOOK GRID (dense accelerator cards) ========== */
  .playbook-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .playbook-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    transition:
      transform 0.2s ease,
      box-shadow 0.2s ease,
      border-color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .playbook-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.25);
  }
  .playbook-name {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
  }
  .playbook-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin: 0;
  }
  /* ========== ENGAGEMENT TIERS (pricing-style cards) ========== */
  .tier-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .tier-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition:
      transform 0.2s ease,
      box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  }
  .tier-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.08);
  }
  .tier-card.featured {
    border-color: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.15);
    position: relative;
  }
  .tier-card.featured::before {
    content: 'Most popular';
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .tier-name {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
  }
  .tier-time {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--red);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .tier-tag {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .tier-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .tier-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 26px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .tier-list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 3px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 8l3 3 7-7' stroke='%23b93a3f' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: contain;
  }
  .tier-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  /* ========== SECTION HEAD (reusable across pages) ========== */
  .section-head {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 0 48px;
  }
  .section-head.center {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 10px 0 14px;
  }
  .section-sub {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 300;
  }
  /* ========== FAQ (native <details>, no JS) ========== */
  .faq-list {
    max-width: 820px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .faq-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
      border-color 0.2s ease,
      box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  }
  .faq-item[open] {
    border-color: rgba(200, 68, 73, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.05);
  }
  .faq-item summary {
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    user-select: none;
  }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
  }
  .faq-item summary::after {
    content: '+';
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--red);
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .faq-item[open] summary::after {
    content: '−';
  }
  .faq-item summary:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--red);
    outline-offset: -2px;
  }
  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 22px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-mid);
  }
  /* ========== ANIMATIONS ========== */
  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
    }
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }
  .fade-up {
    animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
  }
  .fade-up-1 {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
  }
  .fade-up-2 {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
  }
  .fade-up-3 {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
  }
  .fade-up-4 {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .fade-up,
    .fade-up-1,
    .fade-up-2,
    .fade-up-3,
    .fade-up-4 {
      animation: none;
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
    }
  }
  /* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero,
    .section,
    .cta-section {
      padding: 64px 20px;
    }
    .hero-proof {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .hero-stat + .hero-stat {
      border-left: none;
      padding-left: 0;
    }
    .hero-stat:nth-child(2) {
      border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding-left: 24px;
    }
    .journey-grid,
    .solutions-grid,
    .proof-grid,
    .team-grid,
    .operators-grid,
    .reviews-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .solutions-header,
    .proof-header {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .journey-right {
      position: static;
    }
    .service-detail {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 32px;
    }
    .service-detail.reverse .service-content {
      order: 2;
    }
    .service-detail.reverse .service-aside {
      order: 1;
    }
    .service-aside {
      position: static;
      padding: 24px;
    }
    .process-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .process-step {
      padding: 24px;
    }
    .button-group {
      width: 100%;
    }
    .button-group .btn-primary,
    .button-group .btn-secondary {
      flex: 1 1 auto;
      text-align: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .playbook-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 14px;
    }
    .tier-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 32px;
    }
    .tier-card.featured {
      margin-top: 12px;
    }
    .section-head {
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
    .section-sub {
      font-size: 15px;
    }
    .faq-list {
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .faq-item summary {
      padding: 16px 18px;
      font-size: 15px;
    }
    .faq-answer {
      padding: 0 18px 16px;
      font-size: 14px;
    }
  }

  .award-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
    padding: 10px 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .award-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
  .award-text strong {
    color: #fff;
  }
  .award-div {
    width: 1px;
    height: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  }
  nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.93);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 0 48px;
    height: 64px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .nav-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 0;
  }
  .nav-logo img {
    height: 32px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover,
  .nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: background 0.2s !important;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--navy-mid) !important;
  }
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 28px;
    height: 20px;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--navy);
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 1px;
    transition:
      transform 0.25s ease,
      opacity 0.2s ease;
  }
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded='true'] span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(9px) rotate(45deg);
  }
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded='true'] span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded='true'] span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg);
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    nav {
      padding: 0 20px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .award-banner {
      padding: 8px 16px;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .award-text {
      font-size: 11px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .award-banner .award-div,
    .award-banner .award-div ~ .award-text {
      display: none;
    }
    .nav-toggle {
      display: flex;
    }
    .nav-links {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0;
      align-items: stretch;
      position: absolute;
      top: 64px;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      background: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(30, 28, 58, 0.12);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
    }
    .nav-links.open {
      max-height: calc(100vh - 64px);
      overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      padding: 16px 20px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      font-size: 15px;
    }
    .nav-links a.nav-cta {
      margin: 12px 20px;
      padding: 12px 20px;
      text-align: center;
      border-top: 0;
    }
  }
  /* ===== NAV DROPDOWN ===== */
  @media (min-width: 901px) {
    .nav-item { position: relative; }
    .nav-item::after { content: ''; display: block; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: -80px; right: -80px; height: 24px; }
    .nav-item > a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
    .nav-caret { font-size: 9px; line-height: 1; display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.2s; opacity: 0.6; }
    .nav-item:hover .nav-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
    .nav-dropdown {
      position: absolute;
      top: calc(100% + 16px);
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
      border-radius: 12px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30,28,58,0.12);
      min-width: 188px;
      padding: 6px;
      display: none;
      z-index: 200;
    }
    .nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown,
    .nav-item:focus-within .nav-dropdown,
    .nav-item.open .nav-dropdown { display: block; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
    .nav-dropdown a {
      display: block;
      padding: 9px 14px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-dropdown a:hover { color: var(--navy); background: var(--cream); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-item { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .nav-dropdown {
      position: static; transform: none; opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto;
      box-shadow: none; border: none; border-radius: 0; padding: 0;
      background: rgba(30,28,58,0.04); display: block; min-width: auto;
    }
    .nav-caret { display: none; }
    .nav-dropdown a {
      display: block;
      padding: 12px 20px 12px 36px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      font-size: 14px;
      border-radius: 0;
      white-space: normal;
      color: var(--text-mid);
    }
    .nav-dropdown a:hover { background: rgba(30,28,58,0.05); color: var(--navy); }
  }

  /* Footer base — matches style.css so the shared footer markup renders identically */
  footer {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 40px 0 28px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  footer .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; }
  footer a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); text-decoration: none; }
  footer a:hover { color: white; }

  /* Skip-to-content link (a11y) */
  .skip-link { position:absolute; left:8px; top:-48px; z-index:200; background:var(--navy); color:#fff; padding:10px 16px; border-radius:var(--radius-btn,6px); font-size:14px; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none; transition:top .2s ease; }
  .skip-link:focus { top:8px; }

/* Footer LinkedIn (social) icon */
.footer-li{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;line-height:0}
.footer-li svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:currentColor;display:block}

/* Cookie consent banner (injected by main.js) */
.cookie-bar{position:fixed;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:200;max-width:680px;margin:0 auto;background:var(--navy);color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);border-radius:12px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);padding:18px 20px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between}
.cookie-text{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55;margin:0;flex:1 1 300px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.cookie-text a{color:var(--red-light);text-decoration:underline}
.cookie-text a:hover{color:#fff}
.cookie-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-shrink:0}
.cookie-btn{font-family:inherit;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;border-radius:6px;padding:9px 18px;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid transparent;transition:all .2s}
.cookie-accept{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.cookie-accept:hover{background:var(--red-light)}
.cookie-decline{background:transparent;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
.cookie-decline:hover{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
@media(max-width:560px){.cookie-bar{left:8px;right:8px;bottom:8px;padding:10px 12px;gap:10px}.cookie-text{font-size:12px;line-height:1.45;flex:1 1 160px}.cookie-btn{padding:7px 12px;font-size:12px}.cookie-actions{gap:8px}}

/* ── A11y (review R-E6/E9): visible keyboard focus + 44px touch targets ── */
.btn:focus-visible, .nav-cta:focus-visible, .nav-links a:focus-visible, .tier-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--navy);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.nav-toggle { width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 12px 8px; }
.nav-toggle:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--navy); outline-offset: 2px; }
.slider-nav button { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.slider-nav button:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--navy); outline-offset: 2px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }

@media (max-width: 600px) { .award-extra { display: none; } }

/* ── Footer (review R-D9): brand + nav + credential columns ── */
footer .footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: 26px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.footer-name { font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif; font-size: 20px; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.footer-desc { margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 330px; }
.footer-contact { margin: 0; }
.footer-sep { margin: 0 8px; }
footer .footer-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer-cred-line { margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-cred-line strong { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); font-weight: 600; }
.footer-cred .footer-li { display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px; }
footer .footer-legal { display: block; padding-top: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  footer .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
}
/* footer nav is a plain link column — undo the global sticky-nav chrome */
footer nav.footer-nav {
  position: static;
  z-index: auto;
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  padding: 0;
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}