/* ============================================================
   ASSOCIANOVA — SHARED STYLESHEET
   Palette: navy #0d1f2d • orange #fb7022 • gold #fcbf49 • blue #1e8ed8
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lato:wght@300;400;700;900&display=swap');

:root {
  --navy: #0d1f2d;
  --navy-2: #122838;
  --orange: #fb7022;
  --gold: #fcbf49;
  --blue: #1e8ed8;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --w85: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  --w70: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
  --w50: rgba(255,255,255,0.50);
  --w10: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --w05: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  --w03: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  --max: 1180px;
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Lato', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ===== NAV ===== */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(13,31,45,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--w10);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 28px;
}
.nav-brand {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-brand span { color: var(--orange); }
.nav-brand-img { height: 38px; width: auto; display: block; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--w85);
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--orange); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(251,112,34,0.35);
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-cta.nav-cta-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--orange) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.55);
  padding: 9px 16px;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.nav-cta.nav-cta-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.85);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: var(--orange) !important;
}
.nav-cta.nav-cta-secondary.active {
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.85);
}

/* ===== NAV DROPDOWN (Demo menu) ===== */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--w85);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger::after {
  content: "▾";
  font-size: 9px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-trigger,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-trigger,
.nav-dropdown-trigger.active { color: var(--orange); }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-trigger::after,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-trigger::after { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu { display: flex; }
.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--w85);
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: rgba(251,112,34,0.10); color: var(--orange); }
.nav-dropdown-menu a.active { color: var(--orange); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-dropdown { width: 100%; }
  .nav-dropdown-trigger::after { display: none; }
  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    display: flex;
    transform: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 8px 0 0 18px;
    margin: 0;
    min-width: 0;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .nav-dropdown-menu a { padding: 4px 0; font-size: 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 18px 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--w10);
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

/* ===== LAYOUT ===== */
.section { padding: 90px 28px; }
.section-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; }
.section-tight { padding: 60px 28px; }
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow.gold { color: var(--gold); }
.eyebrow.blue { color: var(--gold); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--white); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 42px); margin-bottom: 16px; }
h3 { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
p { color: var(--w85); }
.lead { font-size: 18px; color: var(--w85); max-width: 720px; }

em.accent { font-style: italic; color: var(--orange); }
strong.white { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(251,112,34,0.45);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--w05);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 28px 90px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px; height: 900px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251,112,34,0.18) 0%, rgba(251,112,34,0) 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; z-index: 1; }
.hero-question {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hero-question-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--w85);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--orange); font-weight: 900; }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--w85);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--w50);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ===== PROBLEM STRIP ===== */
.problem-strip {
  background: var(--w05);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--w10);
  padding: 50px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}
.problem-strip p {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== SOLUTION CARD ===== */
.solution-section { padding: 80px 28px 50px; }
.solution-card {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251,112,34,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.25);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  text-align: center;
}
.solution-card .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.solution-card h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.solution-tagline {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--w85);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.solution-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--w85);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ===== 3-LAYER VISUAL ===== */
.layers-section { padding: 80px 28px; }
.layers-head { text-align: center; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto 50px; }
.layers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) { .layers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.layer-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px 30px 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.layer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.layer-card.foundation:hover { border-color: rgba(252,191,73,0.55); }
.layer-card.modules:hover    { border-color: rgba(30,142,216,0.55); }
.layer-card.execution:hover  { border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.55); }
.layer-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
}
.layer-card.foundation {
  background: rgba(252,191,73,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.25);
}
.layer-card.foundation::before { background: var(--gold); }
.layer-card.modules {
  background: rgba(30,142,216,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.25);
}
.layer-card.modules::before { background: var(--blue); }
.layer-card.execution {
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.25);
}
.layer-card.execution::before { background: var(--orange); }
.layer-badge {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  text-align: center;
  align-self: center;
}
.foundation .layer-badge { background: rgba(252,191,73,0.15); color: var(--gold); }
.modules    .layer-badge { background: rgba(30,142,216,0.15); color: var(--blue); }
.execution  .layer-badge { background: rgba(251,112,34,0.18); color: var(--orange); }
.layer-card h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
  /* fixed height fits up to 2 lines so tagline starts at the same Y */
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.layer-tagline {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--w70);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  text-align: center;
  /* fixed height keeps body copy aligned even if a tagline wraps */
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.layer-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  /* fixed height so bullets start at the same Y across all 3 columns —
     sized to the longest column (Foundation) with minimal buffer */
  height: 300px;
}
.layer-desc p {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.layer-desc p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.layer-list {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  /* fixed height keeps the divider above Outcome aligned —
     sized for 6 single-line items with a small buffer */
  height: 180px;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .layer-card h3 { height: auto; min-height: 0; }
  .layer-tagline { height: auto; min-height: 0; }
  .layer-desc { height: auto; min-height: 0; }
  .layer-list { height: auto; min-height: 0; }
  .layer-outcome { height: auto; min-height: 0; }
}
/* Simplified layer-card (e.g. on why.html) has no layer-list — let heights collapse to content,
   but reserve space on h3 so titles wrapping to 2 lines don't push their body text down. */
.layer-card:not(:has(.layer-list)) h3 {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 2.4em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.layer-card:not(:has(.layer-list)) .layer-desc {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: justify;
  hyphens: auto;
}
.layer-list li {
  padding: 5px 0 5px 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.layer-list li::before {
  content: '●';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-size: 7px;
  top: 11px;
}
.foundation .layer-list li::before { color: var(--gold); }
.modules    .layer-list li::before { color: var(--blue); }
.execution  .layer-list li::before { color: var(--orange); }
.layer-outcome {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--w10);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  /* fixed height — combined with the fixed list height above, this keeps
     the divider line above Outcome at the same Y in all 3 columns.
     Sized just to fit the label line + a 2-line description, no slack. */
  height: 72px;
}
.foundation .layer-outcome { color: var(--gold); }
.modules    .layer-outcome { color: var(--blue); }
.execution  .layer-outcome { color: var(--orange); }
.layer-outcome-label {
  display: block;       /* puts the description text on the next line */
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* ===== MODULES GRID ===== */
.modules-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .modules-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .modules-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.module-tile {
  background: rgba(30,142,216,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.20);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px 24px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  text-align: center;
}
.module-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(30,142,216,0.50);
  background: rgba(30,142,216,0.09);
}
.module-tile-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.module-tile h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.module-tile p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ===== SERVICES ===== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.service-tile {
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.20);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.service-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.50);
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.08);
}
.service-tile-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.service-tile h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.service-tile p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--w85); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ===== PRINCIPLE QUOTE ===== */
.principle {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 70px 28px;
}
.principle-box {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 56px 56px 50px;
  background: var(--w05);
}
.principle-box::before,
.principle-box::after {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 88px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.principle-box::before {
  content: "\201C";
  top: 14px;
  left: 22px;
}
.principle-box::after {
  content: "\201D";
  bottom: -18px;
  right: 22px;
}
.principle h2 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}
.principle .principle-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w70);
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ===== MEANS PILLS ===== */
.means {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 28px 30px;
}
.means h2 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.means p { color: var(--w70); margin-bottom: 30px; font-style: italic; }
.pill-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.pill {
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(252,191,73,0.45);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.pill .dot { color: var(--orange); margin-right: 6px; }

/* ===== MEANS PILL CLUSTERS ===== */
.pill-clusters {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.pill-cluster {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.pill-cluster.cluster-foundation .pill .dot { color: var(--gold); }
.pill-cluster.cluster-modules .pill .dot    { color: var(--blue); }
.pill-cluster.cluster-execution .pill .dot  { color: var(--orange); }

/* ===== WHY / GOLDEN CIRCLE ===== */
.why-section { padding: 80px 28px; }
.why-box {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 56px 48px;
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}
.why-grid > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.why-grid > div > .why-col-label { align-self: center; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.why-col-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.why-col-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 320px;
  text-align: left;
}
.why-how-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--w85);
  padding: 6px 0;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.why-how-arrow { color: var(--orange); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 4px; }
.why-quote {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--w10);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
}
.why-quote strong { color: var(--white); font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; }
.why-note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--orange);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===== FINAL CTA ===== */
.final-cta {
  padding: 100px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(251,112,34,0.15) 0%, rgba(13,31,45,0) 70%);
}
.final-cta h2 {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}
.final-cta p {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--w85);
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--w10);
  padding: 50px 28px 30px;
  background: var(--navy-2);
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.footer-brand { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.footer-brand span { color: var(--orange); }
.footer-brand-img { height: 56px; width: auto; display: block; }
.footer p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w70);
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w70);
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-address {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w50);
  padding: 8px 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-style: normal;
}
.footer-parent {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--w50);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin: -4px 0 12px;
}
.footer-parent strong {
  color: var(--w70);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--w10);
  color: var(--w70);
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 30px auto 0;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--w10);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--w50);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ===== SYNERGY VISUAL ===== */
.synergy-section {
  padding: 50px 28px 50px;
}
.synergy-wrap {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.synergy-layer-legend {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.synergy-legend-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.legend-l1 { background: rgba(252,191,73,0.08);  border: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.35); }
.legend-l2 { background: rgba(30,142,216,0.08);  border: 1px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.35); }
.legend-l3 { background: rgba(251,112,34,0.08);  border: 1px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.35); }
.legend-card-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.legend-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}
.legend-card-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
}
.synergy-expertise-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}
.synergy-expertise-row > .synergy-expertise-box:first-child {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
.synergy-expertise-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.expertise-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .synergy-layer-legend { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .synergy-expertise-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
svg.synergy-svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: min(820px, 85vh);
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@keyframes fadeInLayer {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.92); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes heartbeat {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0; stroke-width: 2; }
  10%     { opacity: 1; stroke-width: 6; }
  25%     { opacity: 0; stroke-width: 2; }
  40%     { opacity: 0.6; stroke-width: 4; }
  55%     { opacity: 0; stroke-width: 2; }
}
.heartring { opacity: 0; }
.layer-core-g   { animation: fadeInLayer 0.8s ease 0.2s both; transform-origin: 530px 450px; }
.layer-yellow-g { animation: fadeInLayer 0.8s ease 0.7s both; transform-origin: 530px 450px; }
.layer-blue-g   { animation: fadeInLayer 0.8s ease 1.2s both; transform-origin: 530px 450px; }
.layer-orange-g { animation: fadeInLayer 0.8s ease 1.7s both; transform-origin: 530px 450px; }
.module-node {
  cursor: pointer;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}
.module-node:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255,143,0,0.45));
}
.module-node:hover .heartring {
  animation: heartbeat 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.service-node {
  cursor: pointer;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.service-node:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(251,112,34,0.9)) brightness(1.3);
}
.service-node rect:last-of-type {
  transition: fill 0.3s ease, stroke 0.3s ease;
}
.service-node:hover rect:last-of-type {
  fill: rgba(251,112,34,0.25);
  stroke: rgba(251,112,34,0.8);
}
/* Core node — V4 13 dynamic glow.
   Uses a permanent gentle gold drop-shadow that pulses continuously,
   plus a stronger glow on hover. The continuous animation guarantees
   the glow is visible even when the mouse isn't over the core. */
@keyframes coreBreathe {
  0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px  rgba(252,191,73,0.45)) drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(252,191,73,0.18)); }
  50%      { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(252,191,73,0.9))  drop-shadow(0 0 42px rgba(252,191,73,0.45)); }
}
/* Hover state: a faster, brighter pulse that radiates further out.
   Animating the filter lets the glow itself pulse on hover instead of being static. */
@keyframes corePulseHover {
  0%, 100% {
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(252,191,73,1))
      drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(252,191,73,0.65))
      drop-shadow(0 0 100px rgba(251,112,34,0.35));
  }
  50% {
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(252,191,73,1))
      drop-shadow(0 0 95px rgba(252,191,73,0.85))
      drop-shadow(0 0 150px rgba(251,112,34,0.55));
  }
}
.core-node {
  cursor: pointer;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: coreBreathe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: filter 0.4s ease, transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.core-node:hover {
  animation: corePulseHover 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
/* Brighten the inner fill and thicken the gold stroke on hover. */
.core-node #coreMain {
  transition: fill 0.4s ease, stroke-width 0.4s ease, stroke 0.4s ease;
}
.core-node:hover #coreMain {
  fill: #5a4418;
  stroke: #ffd870;
  stroke-width: 3;
}

/* ===== INNER PAGE HEADER ===== */
.page-header {
  padding: 100px 28px 60px;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--w10);
}
.page-header h1 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.page-header p {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--w85);
}

/* ===== DEEP DIVE CARDS (modules / services pages) ===== */
.deep-card {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  background: rgba(30,142,216,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.deep-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), rgba(30,142,216,0.2));
}
.deep-card.orange { background: rgba(251,112,34,0.04); border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.18); }
.deep-card.orange::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), rgba(251,112,34,0.2)); }
.deep-card.foundation-card { background: rgba(252,191,73,0.05); border-color: rgba(252,191,73,0.25); }
.deep-card.foundation-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(252,191,73,0.2)); }
.deep-card.foundation-card .deep-eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.deep-card.foundation-card .deep-icon::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252,191,73,0.22), transparent 70%); }
.deep-card.foundation-card .deep-step {
  background: rgba(252,191,73,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(252,191,73,0.18);
}
.deep-card.foundation-card .deep-step-label { color: var(--gold); }
.deep-card.foundation-card .advantage .check { color: var(--gold); }
.deep-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.deep-card.orange .deep-eyebrow { color: var(--orange); }
.deep-card h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.deep-card .deep-tagline {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--w70);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.deep-section-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.3);
}
.deep-section-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.advantage-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .advantage-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.deep-card-cta { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: flex-start; }
.advantage {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
}
.advantage .check {
  color: var(--orange);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.deep-card.module-blue .advantage .check { color: var(--blue); }

/* Subtle extra-context line inside the Expert Placement solution paragraph
   — used to hint that broader strategy/governance profiles are also available */
.experts-broader {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(251,112,34,0.30);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.experts-broader strong { color: var(--white); }

/* Hero deep-dive CTA — designed to dominate the bottom of the module card.
   This is what sells the product, so it gets the orange treatment. */
.deep-dive-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fb7022 0%, #fc8d3a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.85);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(251,112,34,0.30), 0 0 0 1px rgba(251,112,34,0.20), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
  animation: deepDivePulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.deep-dive-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -120%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.28) 50%, transparent 100%);
  animation: deepDiveShine 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.deep-dive-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(251,112,34,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(251,112,34,0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
}
@keyframes deepDivePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(251,112,34,0.30), 0 0 0 1px rgba(251,112,34,0.20), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.20); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(251,112,34,0.50), 0 0 0 2px rgba(251,112,34,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
}
@keyframes deepDiveShine {
  0%   { left: -120%; }
  60%  { left: 140%; }
  100% { left: 140%; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .deep-dive-link { padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
  .deep-dive-link::before { font-size: 8px; right: 8px; padding: 3px 7px; }
}

/* ===== SUB-SERVICES GRID (used inside Consulting & similar deep cards) ===== */
.sub-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .sub-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.sub-service-card {
  background: rgba(251, 112, 34, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 112, 34, 0.22);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px 16px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.sub-service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(251, 112, 34, 0.55);
  background: rgba(251, 112, 34, 0.07);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.sub-service-num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.sub-service-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.sub-service-desc {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--w70);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ===== WORKSHOP PAGE ===== */
.workshop-hero {
  padding: 120px 28px 80px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.workshop-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px; height: 900px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251,112,34,0.20) 0%, rgba(251,112,34,0) 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.workshop-hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.workshop-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) { .workshop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.agenda-card {
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px 32px;
}
.agenda-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--w10);
}
.agenda-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.agenda-time {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 64px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.agenda-body strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.agenda-body p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.outcome-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.outcome-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.outcome-list li::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===== FORM ===== */
.form-card {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 36px;
}
.field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--w70);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: border-color .2s ease;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--orange);
}
.field-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.form-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--w50);
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ===== USE CASES — HOMEPAGE STRIP ===== */
.usecase-strip {
  padding: 50px 28px 80px;
}
.usecase-strip-inner {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.usecase-strip-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.usecase-strip-head h2 {
  margin: 8px auto 14px;
}
.usecase-strip-head p {
  color: var(--w70);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.usecase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}
.usecase-card {
  background: var(--w03);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px 26px 24px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.usecase-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.45);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.usecase-grid > .usecase-card { align-self: stretch; }
.usecase-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.usecase-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.usecase-quote {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w70);
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.4);
  padding-left: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.usecase-path {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.usecase-pill {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.usecase-pill.l1 { background: rgba(252,191,73,0.10); color: #fcbf49; border: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.35); }
.usecase-pill.l2 { background: rgba(30,142,216,0.10); color: #1e8ed8; border: 1px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.35); }
.usecase-pill.l3 { background: rgba(251,112,34,0.10); color: #fb7022; border: 1px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.35); }
.usecase-arrow {
  color: var(--w50);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.usecase-plus {
  color: var(--w50);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}
.usecase-outcome {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--w10);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.usecase-outcome strong {
  color: var(--white);
}
.usecase-strip-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .usecase-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===== USE CASES — DEDICATED PAGE ===== */
.usecases-hero {
  padding: 90px 28px 50px;
  text-align: center;
}
.usecases-hero-inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.usecases-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.usecase-section {
  padding: 50px 28px;
}
.usecase-section-inner {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.usecase-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
  background: var(--w03);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 44px;
}
.usecase-detail-left .usecase-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.usecase-detail-left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.usecase-detail-quote {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--w85);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.5);
  padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.usecase-detail-body {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.usecase-detail-cta { margin-top: 8px; display: flex; }
.usecase-detail-right {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px;
}
.usecase-detail-right .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.usecase-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.usecase-step:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.usecase-step-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
}
.usecase-step.l1 .usecase-step-num { background: rgba(252,191,73,0.18); color: #fcbf49; border: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.45); }
.usecase-step.l2 .usecase-step-num { background: rgba(30,142,216,0.18); color: #1e8ed8; border: 1px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.45); }
.usecase-step.l3 .usecase-step-num { background: rgba(251,112,34,0.18); color: #fb7022; border: 1px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.45); }
.usecase-step-body strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.usecase-step.l1 .usecase-step-body strong { color: #fcbf49; }
.usecase-step.l2 .usecase-step-body strong { color: #1e8ed8; }
.usecase-step.l3 .usecase-step-body strong { color: #fb7022; }
.usecase-step-body p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.usecase-outcome-block {
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.30);
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.usecase-outcome-block .eyebrow {
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.usecase-outcome-block p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .usecase-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; padding: 30px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ICONS, DEEP-CARD HEADERS, POPUP — visual system v1
   ============================================================ */

/* ----- Tile icons (homepage module/service tiles) ----- */
.module-tile, .service-tile { display: block; color: inherit; }
.module-tile-icon, .service-tile-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.module-tile-icon::before, .service-tile-icon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,142,216,0.18), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: -1;
}
.service-tile-icon::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251,112,34,0.18), transparent 70%);
}
.module-tile-icon svg, .service-tile-icon svg {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}

/* ----- Deep-card headers with icon (modules/services pages) ----- */
.deep-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.deep-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  position: relative;
}
.deep-icon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,142,216,0.20), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.deep-card.orange .deep-icon::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251,112,34,0.20), transparent 70%);
}
.deep-icon svg { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 64px; height: 64px; }
.deep-card-head .deep-eyebrow,
.deep-card-head h2,
.deep-card-head .deep-tagline { margin-bottom: 0; }
.deep-card-head h2 { margin: 4px 0 6px; }
.deep-card-head .deep-tagline { margin-top: 0; }

/* ----- Deep step blocks (Solution sub-cards) ----- */
.deep-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 10px 0 6px;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w70);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.deep-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.deep-bullets li::before {
  content: '◆';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 9px;
  top: 4px;
}
.deep-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 520px) { .deep-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.deep-step {
  background: rgba(30,142,216,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
}
.deep-card.orange .deep-step {
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.18);
}
.deep-step-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.deep-card.orange .deep-step-label { color: var(--orange); }
.deep-step-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.deep-step-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.deep-step-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.deep-step-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--w70);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.deep-step-bullets li::before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.deep-card.orange .deep-step-bullets li::before { color: var(--orange); }
.deep-step-arrow {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-style: italic;
}
.deep-card.orange .deep-step-arrow { color: var(--orange); }
.deep-approach {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(252,191,73,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.deep-approach-label {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

/* ----- Popup overlay (synergy SVG nodes on home) ----- */
.an-popup-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 9000;
}
.an-popup-overlay.open { display: block; }
.an-popup {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.94);
  width: min(720px, 92vw);
  max-height: 86vh;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.35);
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 80px rgba(30,142,216,0.18);
  z-index: 9001;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}
.an-popup.an-popup-orange {
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 80px rgba(251,112,34,0.18);
}
.an-popup.an-popup-gold {
  border-color: rgba(252,191,73,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 80px rgba(252,191,73,0.20);
}
.an-popup.open {
  display: block;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}
.an-popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 14px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--w70);
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.an-popup-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: var(--white);
}
.an-popup-body {
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 86vh;
  padding: 32px;
}
/* Deep-card rendered inside the popup: blend with the popup container instead of looking like a card-in-a-card */
.an-popup-body .deep-card {
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.an-popup-body .deep-card::before { display: none; }
.an-popup-body .deep-card-cta { margin-top: 28px; }
.an-popup-head {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--w10);
}
.an-popup-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.an-popup-icon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,142,216,0.22), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.an-popup.an-popup-orange .an-popup-icon::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251,112,34,0.22), transparent 70%);
}
.an-popup.an-popup-gold .an-popup-icon::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252,191,73,0.22), transparent 70%);
}
.an-popup-icon svg { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.an-popup-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.an-popup-eyebrow.blue { color: var(--blue); }
.an-popup-eyebrow.orange { color: var(--orange); }
.an-popup-eyebrow.gold { color: var(--gold); }
.an-popup-head h2 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.an-popup-tagline {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--w70);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.an-popup-section { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.an-popup-section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.an-popup-section-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.25);
}
.an-popup-section p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.an-popup-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 0;
}
.an-popup-bullets li {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--w70);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.an-popup-bullets li::before {
  content: '◆';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 9px;
}
.an-popup-step {
  background: rgba(30,142,216,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.18);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.an-popup.an-popup-orange .an-popup-step {
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.18);
}
.an-popup-step:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.an-popup-step-label {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.an-popup.an-popup-orange .an-popup-step-label { color: var(--orange); }
.an-popup-step-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.an-popup-step-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.an-popup-step-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.an-popup-step-bullets li {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--w70);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.an-popup-step-bullets li::before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.an-popup.an-popup-orange .an-popup-step-bullets li::before { color: var(--orange); }
.an-popup-arrow {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-style: italic;
}
.an-popup.an-popup-orange .an-popup-arrow { color: var(--orange); }
.an-popup-approach {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: rgba(252,191,73,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.an-popup-approach strong { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 800; }
.an-popup-advantages {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.an-popup-advantages li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.an-popup-advantages li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .an-popup-head { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
  .an-popup-body { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .an-popup-head h2 { font-size: 19px; }
}

/* ----- Foundation mark on platform.html (subtle hero accent) ----- */
.foundation-mark {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.foundation-mark svg { width: 56px; height: 56px; }

/* ----- Layer card icon (used on platform.html + index.html) ----- */
.layer-card .layer-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.layer-card .layer-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO — split layout (text left, layered visual right)
   Falls back to the existing centred hero on narrow screens.
   ============================================================ */
.hero.hero-split {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 80px 28px 70px;
}
.hero.hero-split::before {
  /* push the orange glow to behind the visual on the right */
  left: 70%;
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
}
.hero-inner-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1180px;
  text-align: left;
}
.hero-text {
  text-align: left;
}
.hero-text .hero-question {
  text-align: left;
}
.hero-text .hero-question-sub {
  text-align: left;
}
.hero-text .hero-sub {
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  max-width: none;
}
.hero-text .hero-ctas {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.hero-text .hero-meta {
  text-align: left;
}

/* The visual itself */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 480px;
}
.hero-visual-svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
}

/* Stack vertically on tablet/mobile */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero.hero-split {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 90px 28px 60px;
  }
  .hero.hero-split::before {
    left: 50%;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
  }
  .hero-inner-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-text,
  .hero-text .hero-question,
  .hero-text .hero-question-sub,
  .hero-text .hero-meta { text-align: center; }
  .hero-text .hero-sub { margin: 0 auto 28px; max-width: 580px; }
  .hero-text .hero-ctas { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-visual { min-height: 380px; }
  .hero-visual-svg { max-width: 380px; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .hero-visual { min-height: 320px; }
  .hero-visual-svg { max-width: 320px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   OUR STORY — founder narrative on why.html
   ============================================================ */
.story-section {
  padding: 30px 28px 50px;
}
.story-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.story-head h2 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
}
.story-photo {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.story-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.story-photo .story-photo-hover {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-photo.story-photo-has-hover { cursor: zoom-in; }
.story-photo.story-photo-has-hover:hover .story-photo-hover { opacity: 1; }
@media (hover: none) {
  .story-photo .story-photo-hover { display: none; }
}
.story-photo-fallback {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(251,112,34,0.10) 0%, rgba(13,31,45,0) 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px;
}
.story-photo.story-photo-missing .story-photo-fallback { display: flex; }
.story-photo-fallback-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.story-photo-fallback-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w70);
  font-style: italic;
}
.story-photo figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(13,31,45,0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--w85);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
}
.story-text p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--w85);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.story-text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.story-text strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
.accent-ia { color: var(--orange); font-style: normal; }
.story-signoff {
  margin-top: 24px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 17px;
}
.story-signoff-name { display: block; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   LEADERSHIP TEAM — three founder cards on why.html
   ============================================================ */
.team-section {
  padding: 60px 28px 70px;
}
.team-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.team-head h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.team-head p {
  color: var(--w70);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.team-card {
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 38px 30px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.team-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.40);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.team-photo {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 3px solid var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(251,112,34,0.12);
  background: var(--navy-2);
}
.team-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.team-photo-fallback {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251,112,34,0.18) 0%, rgba(13,31,45,0) 75%),
    var(--navy-2);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.team-photo.team-photo-missing .team-photo-fallback { display: flex; }
.team-name {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.team-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.team-focus {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w70);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.team-focus em { font-style: italic; color: var(--w85); }
.team-email {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  word-break: break-all;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.team-email:hover { color: var(--white); }
.team-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--w10);
  margin: 22px 0 18px;
}
.team-bio {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--w85);
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.team-bio strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
.team-extra {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.team-extra strong { color: var(--white); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; font-weight: 700; }
.team-extra ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}
.team-extra li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
  color: var(--w70);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}
.team-extra li::before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--orange);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOUNDATION TEASER — compact homepage box (gold-accented)
   Sits between the 3-layer cards and the modules grid.
   ============================================================ */
.foundation-teaser-section {
  padding: 20px 28px 70px;
}
.ft-card {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(252,191,73,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.28);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 44px 44px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ft-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(252,191,73,0.2));
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .ft-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; padding: 32px 28px; }
}
.ft-left .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ft-left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ft-accent {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 900;
}
.ft-lead {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--w70);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ft-components {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 20px;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  padding: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 540px) { .ft-components { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.ft-components li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.ft-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(252,191,73,0.18);
}
.ft-comp-name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.ft-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.18);
}
.ft-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(252,191,73,0.10);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.30);
}
.ft-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  align-self: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ft-moat-callout {
  background: rgba(13,31,45,0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,191,73,0.30);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
}
.ft-moat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ft-moat-callout p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.ft-moat-callout p strong {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.ft-cta {
  align-self: flex-start;
  border-color: rgba(252,191,73,0.35) !important;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.ft-cta:hover {
  background: rgba(252,191,73,0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(252,191,73,0.6) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   COLD CALL FRAMEWORK — lead-gen page
   ============================================================ */
.cc-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 28px 70px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(30,142,216,0.18) 0%, rgba(13,31,45,0) 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(251,112,34,0.10) 0%, rgba(13,31,45,0) 60%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--w10);
}
.cc-hero-inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cc-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 52px);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.cc-hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 900;
}
.cc-hero .lead {
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.cc-intro {
  padding: 70px 28px 40px;
}
.cc-intro-inner {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cc-intro p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--w85);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.cc-pullquote {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(252,191,73,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 26px 28px;
  border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 32px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Animated soundwave SVG — sits behind the pull-quote text on the right side.
   Reinforces the voice/conversation theme; bars pulse independently for a realistic waveform feel. */
.cc-soundwave {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 18px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 64px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.22;
  /* Soft fade from left so it dissolves into the gradient, never competes with text */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 35%, black 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 35%, black 100%);
}
.cc-pullquote-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .cc-soundwave { width: 140px; opacity: 0.14; }
}
.cc-pullquote em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--w70);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.cc-pullquote strong {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.cc-helps-you {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.cc-helps-you li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.cc-helps-you li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.cc-get-section {
  padding: 50px 28px 70px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,142,216,0.05) 0%, rgba(30,142,216,0) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--w10);
}
.cc-get-inner {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cc-get-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.cc-get-head h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.cc-get-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .cc-get-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.cc-get-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--w85);
  transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.cc-get-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(30,142,216,0.4);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.cc-get-check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(30,142,216,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.45);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.cc-form-section {
  padding: 70px 28px 80px;
}
.cc-form-card {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 44px 44px;
}
.cc-form-card h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cc-form-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--w70);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.cc-form .field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.cc-form .field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.cc-required { color: var(--orange); }
.cc-optional { color: var(--w50); font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; }
.cc-form .field input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: border-color .2s ease;
}
.cc-form .field input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--orange);
}
.cc-form .field input::placeholder { color: var(--w50); }
.cc-form .field input.cc-input-invalid,
.cc-form .field input.cc-input-invalid:focus {
  border-color: #e94e3a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(233,78,58,0.15);
}
.cc-field-error {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ff7a6b;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.cc-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin: 22px 0 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}
.cc-checkbox input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.cc-checkbox-box {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--w50);
  border-radius: 5px;
  margin-top: 1px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}
.cc-checkbox input:checked + .cc-checkbox-box {
  background: var(--orange);
  border-color: var(--orange);
}
.cc-checkbox input:checked + .cc-checkbox-box::after {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.cc-checkbox-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.cc-privacy {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--w50);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.cc-submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 28px !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
}
.cc-form-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 10px;
}
.cc-success-icon {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(76,175,80,0.15);
  border: 2px solid #4caf50;
  color: #4caf50;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.cc-form-success h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cc-form-success p {
  color: var(--w70);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.cc-form-success #cc-countdown {
  display: inline-block;
  min-width: 1.2em;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.cc-loader {
  margin: 18px auto 12px;
  width: 240px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-loader-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), #f58e2c, var(--orange));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(251,112,34,0.45);
  animation: ccLoaderFill 5s linear forwards;
}
@keyframes ccLoaderFill {
  from { width: 0%; }
  to   { width: 100%; }
}
.cc-loader-fallback {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: var(--w70) !important;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.cc-loader-fallback a {
  color: var(--orange);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cc-loader-bar { animation: none; width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   COMPANY INFORMATION — contact card on why.html
   ============================================================ */
.company-section {
  padding: 30px 28px 70px;
}
.company-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.company-head h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.company-card {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 44px 36px;
  text-align: center;
}
.company-website {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.company-website .company-globe {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.company-website .company-globe svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.company-website a {
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.company-website a .accent-ia {
  color: var(--orange);
}
.company-parent {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--w70);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.company-social {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.company-social-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  color: var(--w85);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.company-social-icon:hover {
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.45);
  color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.company-social-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}
.company-address {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--w10);
}
.company-address-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.company-address-line {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   OUR VALUES — three numbered cards on why.html
   ============================================================ */
.values-section {
  padding: 30px 28px 80px;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY page — calm-rhythm normalization
   Same vertical cadence on every section, muted secondary
   eyebrows so only the hero eyebrow + section h2s pull focus.
   ============================================================ */
.page-why .why-section,
.page-why .story-section,
.page-why .team-section,
.page-why .values-section,
.page-why .company-section,
.page-why > section.section,
.page-why > section#contact {
  padding: 70px 28px;
}
.page-why .page-header {
  padding: 110px 28px 70px;
}
.page-why .final-cta {
  padding: 100px 28px;
}
/* Mute every section-level eyebrow; only the hero (in <header>) keeps its colour. */
.page-why section .eyebrow,
.page-why section .eyebrow.gold,
.page-why section .eyebrow.blue {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
}
/* Standardise the eyebrow → h2 → lead spacing inside every section head. */
.page-why .story-head,
.page-why .team-head,
.page-why .values-head,
.page-why .company-head {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.page-why section h2 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.page-why .section-inner > .eyebrow + h2 {
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   USE-CASES page — calm-rhythm normalization
   ~22 in-card eyebrows get muted so only the hero eyebrow +
   each use-case h2 pull focus. Section paddings normalize to a
   single rhythm so the 6 use cases read as a calm sequence.
   ============================================================ */
.page-use-cases .usecases-hero {
  padding: 110px 28px 60px;
}
.page-use-cases .section-tight {
  padding: 0 28px 50px;
}
.page-use-cases .usecase-section {
  padding: 50px 28px;
}
.page-use-cases .principle {
  padding: 60px 28px;
}
.page-use-cases .why-section {
  padding: 70px 28px 100px;
}
/* Mute every in-card and section-level eyebrow except the hero's. */
.page-use-cases .usecase-eyebrow,
.page-use-cases .usecase-section .eyebrow,
.page-use-cases .usecase-section .eyebrow.gold,
.page-use-cases .usecase-section .eyebrow.blue,
.page-use-cases .principle .eyebrow,
.page-use-cases .principle .eyebrow.blue,
.page-use-cases .why-section .eyebrow,
.page-use-cases .section-tight .eyebrow,
.page-use-cases .section-tight .eyebrow.blue {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
}
/* The reading-guide callout keeps its blue tint but mutes the eyebrow
   inside it to match the page's quieter rhythm. */
.page-use-cases .section-tight > div {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
}
/* Tighten eyebrow → h2 spacing inside each use-case card. */
.page-use-cases .usecase-detail-left .usecase-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.page-use-cases .usecase-detail-left h2 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ----- De-nest: keep outer .usecase-detail card; flatten the inner two ----- */
/* Right column was a card-in-a-card. Drop its background/border/padding so
   it reads as a column, not a sub-container. */
.page-use-cases .usecase-detail-right {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0 0 0 26px;
  position: relative;
}
.page-use-cases .usecase-detail-right > .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
/* Subtle gradient divider centered in the gap between left and right.
   Fades at the top and bottom so it never reads as a hard border. */
.page-use-cases .usecase-detail-right::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -25px;
  top: 12%;
  bottom: 12%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 80%,
    transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  /* Stacked layout — drop the vertical divider; the natural gap is enough. */
  .page-use-cases .usecase-detail-right { padding-left: 0; }
  .page-use-cases .usecase-detail-right::before { display: none; }
}

/* Outcome was a third tiny card. Turn it into a typographic line with a
   gold arrow + label and a dashed top rule that separates it from the path
   above, instead of stacking another bordered box. */
.page-use-cases .usecase-outcome-block {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 16px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  column-gap: 14px;
  align-items: baseline;
}
.page-use-cases .usecase-outcome-block .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.page-use-cases .usecase-outcome-block .eyebrow::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.page-use-cases .usecase-outcome-block p {
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.values-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.values-head h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.values-head p {
  color: var(--w70);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.value-card {
  background: var(--w05);
  border: 1px solid var(--w10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px 30px 30px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.value-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.40);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.value-num {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--orange);
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.12);
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
}
.value-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-align: center;
}
.value-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: justify;
  hyphens: auto;
}
.value-desc em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ============================================================
   USE CASE VISUAL — compact 3-layer map per use case.
   Sits in the right column of usecase-detail, between the eyebrow
   and the numbered steps. Highlights active modules/services.
   ============================================================ */
.usecase-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 14px auto 22px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--w10);
}
.usecase-visual-svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 260px;
  height: auto;
}
/* Active nodes are clickable links to their module/service detail pages */
.uc-node-active { cursor: pointer; transition: filter 0.3s ease; }
.uc-node-active:hover {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.5)) brightness(1.15);
}
.uc-node-inactive { cursor: help; }

/* ============================================================
   PROUD PARTNER BAND (homepage — between why-section and final-cta)
   ============================================================ */
.partner-band {
  padding: 36px 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
}
.partner-band-inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.partner-band-inner:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255,191,73,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,191,73,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.partner-band-eyebrow {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--w70);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.partner-band-logo {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255,143,0,0.18));
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .partner-band-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; }
  .partner-band-eyebrow { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; }
  .partner-band-logo { height: 48px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SMART SPONSORSHIP — DEEP DIVE PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ss-hero {
  padding: 110px 28px 70px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ss-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -180px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px; height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,142,216,0.18), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ss-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ss-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 14px 0 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.ss-hero .lead {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--w85);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.ss-hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.ss-master {
  padding: 30px 28px 60px;
}
.ss-master-inner {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ss-video-wrap {
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
.ss-video-wrap video {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.ss-video-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(251,112,34,0.05) 0 12px, transparent 12px 24px),
    rgba(13,31,45,0.6);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(251,112,34,0.45);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.ss-placeholder-icon {
  font-size: 38px;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.ss-placeholder-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.ss-placeholder-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w70);
  max-width: 420px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ss-placeholder-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 14px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.30);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ss-stat-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .ss-stat-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.ss-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  text-align: left;
}
.ss-stat-num {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ss-stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w70);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.ss-step {
  padding: 60px 28px;
}
.ss-step-alt {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.ss-step-inner {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}
.ss-step-reverse > .ss-step-text { order: 2; }
.ss-step-reverse > .ss-step-media { order: 1; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ss-step-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .ss-step-reverse > .ss-step-text { order: 1; }
  .ss-step-reverse > .ss-step-media { order: 2; }
}
.ss-step-text h2 {
  font-size: 30px;
  margin: 12px 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.ss-step-text > p {
  color: var(--w85);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ss-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.ss-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7px 0 7px 26px;
  color: var(--w85);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.ss-bullets li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ss-bullets li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 7px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.ss-callout {
  margin-top: 14px;
  background: rgba(30,142,216,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.30);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--w85);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.ss-callout strong {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.ss-step-media {
  width: 100%;
}
.ss-loop-placeholder {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}
.ss-step-diagram {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(13,31,45,0.4);
  padding: 12px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* === 4-step overview strip (between hero and Step 1) === */
.ss-stepstrip {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,31,45,0.55) 0%, rgba(13,31,45,0.20) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 28px 24px;
}
.ss-stepstrip-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ss-stepstrip-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
/* connecting line that runs across the middle of the strip */
.ss-stepstrip-list::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  top: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(30,142,216,0) 0%,
    rgba(30,142,216,0.55) 12%,
    rgba(30,142,216,0.55) 88%,
    rgba(30,142,216,0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ss-stepstrip-item {
  position: relative;
}
.ss-stepstrip-item a {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--w85);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.ss-stepstrip-num {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13,31,45,0.95);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(30,142,216,0.55);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 17px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.ss-stepstrip-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  max-width: 220px;
}
.ss-stepstrip-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.ss-stepstrip-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
/* hover */
.ss-stepstrip-item a:hover .ss-stepstrip-num,
.ss-stepstrip-item a:focus-visible .ss-stepstrip-num {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(251,112,34,0.30);
}
.ss-stepstrip-item a:hover .ss-stepstrip-eyebrow,
.ss-stepstrip-item a:focus-visible .ss-stepstrip-eyebrow {
  color: var(--orange);
}
/* active (driven by scroll-spy) */
.ss-stepstrip-item.is-active .ss-stepstrip-num {
  background: var(--orange);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(251,112,34,0.18), 0 8px 22px rgba(251,112,34,0.35);
  animation: ssStripPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ss-stepstrip-item.is-active .ss-stepstrip-eyebrow {
  color: var(--orange);
}
@keyframes ssStripPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(251,112,34,0.18), 0 8px 22px rgba(251,112,34,0.35); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(251,112,34,0.10), 0 8px 22px rgba(251,112,34,0.45); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ss-stepstrip { padding: 22px 16px; }
  .ss-stepstrip-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 24px; }
  .ss-stepstrip-list::before { display: none; }
  .ss-stepstrip-title { font-size: 12px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ss-stepstrip-item.is-active .ss-stepstrip-num { animation: none; }
}

/* === Mac-mockup demo card (Step 2 — EHLA 2026 portal) === */
.ss-mac-demo {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  outline: none;
}
.ss-mac-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 10 / 7;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2a2a30 0%, #1d1d20 100%);
  border-radius: 16px 16px 6px 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 16px 16px 18px 16px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.ss-mac-demo:hover .ss-mac-frame,
.ss-mac-demo:focus-visible .ss-mac-frame {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.40);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 0 4px rgba(251,112,34,0.12);
}
.ss-mac-bezel {
  height: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ss-mac-camera {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #3a3a42;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.ss-mac-screen {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100% - 16px);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d1f2d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.ss-mac-screen iframe,
.ss-mac-screen .ss-mac-shot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: top center;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: block;
}
.ss-mac-shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,18,30,0.05) 0%, rgba(8,18,30,0.55) 70%, rgba(8,18,30,0.80) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ss-mac-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251,112,34,0.45);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}
.ss-mac-cta {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 18px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(251,112,34,0.45);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ss-mac-cta-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  font-size: 9px;
  padding-left: 2px;
}
.ss-mac-cta-arrow {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.ss-mac-demo:hover .ss-mac-cta-arrow,
.ss-mac-demo:focus-visible .ss-mac-cta-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.ss-mac-cta-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(251,112,34,0.55);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: ssMacPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
.ss-mac-base {
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 8px;
  width: 30%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2a2a30 0%, #15151a 100%);
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  position: relative;
}
.ss-mac-base::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #14141a;
  border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
}
@keyframes ssMacPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0.55; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.18); opacity: 0;    }
  100% { transform: scale(1.18); opacity: 0;    }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ss-mac-cta-pulse { animation: none; }
}

/* Phone-frame mockup for Nova vertical demo */
.ss-phone-frame {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 19.5;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border: 2px solid #2a2a2a;
  border-radius: 38px;
  padding: 12px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.ss-phone-notch {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 70px;
  height: 22px;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border-radius: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ss-phone-screen {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.ss-phone-screen video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.ss-phone-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border-style: dashed;
}

/* ===== Phone demo link wrapper ===== */
.ss-phone-demo {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  outline: none;
}
.ss-phone-demo .ss-phone-frame {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.ss-phone-demo:hover .ss-phone-frame,
.ss-phone-demo:focus-visible .ss-phone-frame {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 0 4px rgba(251,112,34,0.14);
}

/* ===== Animated Nova session inside phone screen — mirrors demo_association_voice_agent UI ===== */
.ss-phone-stage {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 56px 14px 22px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(245,142,44,0.18), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #1E2A36 0%, #0d1f2d 100%);
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
}
.ss-nova-panel {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #E8ECF0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15,30,50,.22);
  padding: 11px 11px 9px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}
.ss-nova-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}
.ss-nova-avatar {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B7560D 0%, #F58E2C 70%, #FFD699 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ss-nova-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #1E2A36;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.ss-nova-status {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #8893A0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.ss-nova-status-ind {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  height: 10px;
}
.ss-nova-status-ind .bar {
  width: 2px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #F58E2C;
  border-radius: 1px;
  animation: ssNovaWave 0.9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ss-nova-status-ind .bar:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.ss-nova-status-ind .bar:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.30s; }
@keyframes ssNovaWave {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0.5); opacity: 0.6; }
  50%      { transform: scaleY(2.4); opacity: 1; }
}
.ss-nova-mode-switch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: #F5F7F9;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 2px;
  font-size: 10px;
}
.ss-nova-mode-switch button {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: default;
  color: #4A5660;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 10px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ss-nova-mode-switch button.active {
  background: #fff;
  color: #B7560D;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.ss-nova-chat {
  background: #FBFCFD;
  border: 1px solid #E8ECF0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}
.ss-nova-msg {
  max-width: 85%;
  padding: 6px 9px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.ss-nova-msg.assistant {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  color: #1E2A36;
  border: 1px solid #E8ECF0;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 3px;
}
.ss-nova-msg.user {
  align-self: flex-end;
  background: #1E5EAD;
  color: #fff;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 3px;
}

/* Shared 15s synced cycle — each bubble has its own keyframes
   that position visibility inside the same global timeline. */
.ss-bubble-1 { animation: ssPhoneBubble1 15s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ss-bubble-2 { animation: ssPhoneBubble2 15s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ss-bubble-3 { animation: ssPhoneBubble3 15s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ss-bubble-4 { animation: ssPhoneBubble4 15s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes ssPhoneBubble1 {
  0%, 3%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  6%, 80%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);   }
  88%,100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px);}
}
@keyframes ssPhoneBubble2 {
  0%, 17%  { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  20%, 82% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);   }
  90%,100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px);}
}
@keyframes ssPhoneBubble3 {
  0%, 32%  { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  35%, 86% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);   }
  93%,100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px);}
}
@keyframes ssPhoneBubble4 {
  0%, 52%  { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  55%, 90% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);   }
  96%,100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px);}
}

/* Robot launch button — sits as a flex item at the bottom of the stage */
.ss-nova-launch {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 28%, #FFD699 0%, #F58E2C 35%, #B7560D 70%, #4A2204 100%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255, 214, 153, 0.65),
    inset 0 -7px 14px rgba(60, 25, 5, 0.55),
    0 8px 20px rgba(74, 34, 4, 0.5),
    0 0 18px rgba(245, 142, 44, 0.45);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.ss-nova-launch::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 142, 44, 0.6);
  animation: ssNovaAura 2.6s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ssNovaAura {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);    opacity: 0.85; }
  75%  { transform: scale(1.32); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.32); opacity: 0; }
}
.ss-nova-bot {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
}
.ss-nova-bot .visor-glow {
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: ssNovaVisor 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ssNovaVisor {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.75; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}
.ss-nova-bot .eye {
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: ssNovaBlink 4.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ssNovaBlink {
  0%, 92%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); }
  95%, 97%      { transform: scaleY(0.12); }
}
.ss-phone-demo:hover .ss-nova-launch,
.ss-phone-demo:focus-visible .ss-nova-launch {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255, 214, 153, 0.95),
    inset 0 -8px 16px rgba(60, 25, 5, 0.55),
    0 14px 30px rgba(74, 34, 4, 0.6),
    0 0 32px rgba(245, 142, 44, 0.75);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ss-nova-msg { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
  .ss-nova-status-ind .bar { animation: none; }
  .ss-nova-launch::before { animation: none; opacity: 0; }
  .ss-nova-bot .visor-glow,
  .ss-nova-bot .eye { animation: none; }
}

.ss-outcomes {
  padding: 70px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}
.ss-outcomes-inner {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ss-outcomes h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin: 12px 0 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.ss-outcomes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  text-align: left;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .ss-outcomes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .ss-outcomes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.ss-outcome-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.ss-outcome-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.40);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ss-outcome-card h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.ss-outcome-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--w70);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ss-faq {
  padding: 60px 28px 80px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.ss-faq-inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.ss-faq h2 {
  font-size: 30px;
  margin: 12px 0 28px;
}
.ss-faq-list {
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ss-faq-list details {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.ss-faq-list details[open] {
  border-color: rgba(251,112,34,0.40);
}
.ss-faq-list summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #fff;
  list-style: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 28px;
}
.ss-faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ss-faq-list summary::after {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: -2px;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.ss-faq-list details[open] summary::after {
  content: '−';
}
.ss-faq-list details p {
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: var(--w70);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}