@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ==========================================================================
   GCR CONSULTING — MASTER STYLESHEET
   ==========================================================================
   Single stylesheet for the entire site.
   Organized top-to-bottom: Variables → Reset → Base → Layout → Components →
   Page-specific → Utilities → Media Queries.

   TOOLBOX — QUICK EDIT (Designer: start here)
   ──────────────────────────────────────────
   1. Brand colors     → :root  (line ~20)
   2. Fonts            → :root  (line ~35)
   3. Type scale       → :root  (line ~45)
   4. Spacing          → :root  (line ~60)
   5. Hero heights     → .hero  (search "HERO")
   6. Breakpoints      → @media (search "BREAKPOINT")
   7. Card styles      → .card  (search "CARD")
   ========================================================================== */


/* ==========================================================================
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES  (:root)
   Change these variables to update the entire site's look.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* ── Brand Colors ── */
  --color-primary: #1B2A4A;        /* Deep navy — headings, nav bg      */
  --color-primary-light: #2C4070;  /* Navy hover state                  */
  --color-primary-medium: #2a4a6a; /* Navy gradient mid-tone            */
  --color-accent: #C8A951;         /* Gold — CTAs, highlights           */
  --color-accent-dark: #A88B3D;    /* Gold hover / active               */
  --color-bg: #FFFFFF;             /* Page background                   */
  --color-bg-alt: #F5F5F0;        /* Alternating section bg             */
  --color-bg-dark: #0F1A2E;       /* Dark sections, footer              */
  --color-text: #2D2D2D;          /* Primary body text                  */
  --color-text-light: #6B6B6B;    /* Secondary / muted text             */
  --color-text-inverse: #FFFFFF;  /* Text on dark backgrounds           */
  --color-border: #E0E0E0;        /* Borders, dividers                  */
  --color-success: #2E7D32;       /* Form success messages              */
  --color-error: #C62828;         /* Form error messages                */

  /* ── Typography ── */
  /* Replace these with your brand fonts after Figma handoff */
  --font-heading: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', 'Arial', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Courier New', monospace;

  /* ── Type Scale (rem-based, mobile-first) ── */
  --text-xs: 0.75rem;    /* 12px */
  --text-sm: 0.875rem;   /* 14px */
  --text-base: 1rem;     /* 16px */
  --text-lg: 1.125rem;   /* 18px */
  --text-xl: 1.25rem;    /* 20px */
  --text-2xl: 1.5rem;    /* 24px */
  --text-3xl: 2rem;      /* 32px */
  --text-4xl: 2.5rem;    /* 40px */
  --text-5xl: 3.5rem;    /* 56px */

  /* ── Spacing Scale ── */
  --space-xs: 0.25rem;   /* 4px  */
  --space-sm: 0.5rem;    /* 8px  */
  --space-md: 1rem;      /* 16px */
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;    /* 24px */
  --space-xl: 2rem;      /* 32px */
  --space-2xl: 3rem;     /* 48px */
  --space-3xl: 4rem;     /* 64px */
  --space-4xl: 6rem;     /* 96px */

  /* ── Layout ── */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 800px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --border-radius: 4px;
  --border-radius-lg: 8px;

  /* ── Transitions ── */
  --transition-fast: 150ms ease;
  --transition-base: 300ms ease;
  --transition-slow: 500ms ease;

  /* ── Shadows ── */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ========================================================================== */

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px; /* 1rem = 16px */
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Prevent body scroll when mobile menu is open */
body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Visible focus ring for keyboard navigation */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Remove default focus for mouse users */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
  outline: none;
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}


/* ── Heading Hierarchy ──
   Designer: adjust sizes here. Mobile sizes are base;
   desktop overrides are in the BREAKPOINT section below. */

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

h1 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-xl);  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-lg);  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
h5 { font-size: var(--text-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
h6 { font-size: var(--text-sm);  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }

p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   3. LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── Container ── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.container--narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

/* ── Section ── */
.section {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.section--compact {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.section--alt {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.section--dark {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.section--dark h2,
.section--dark h3,
.section--dark h4 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

/* ── Grid System (mobile-first: single column) ──
   Columns expand at tablet/desktop breakpoints. */

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

/* 60/40 split for expert feed and similar layouts */
.grid--split {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   4. COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── 4a. HEADER & NAVIGATION ──────────────────────────────────────────── */

.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  height: var(--header-height);
}

.header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.header__logo img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
}

/* Desktop nav — hidden on mobile */
.header__nav {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.header__nav-link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.header__nav-link:hover,
.header__nav-link.is-active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Readiness Check button in header */
.header__cta {
  display: none; /* hidden on mobile, shown on desktop */
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

/* ── Hamburger Button ── */
.header__burger {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

.header__burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

/* Burger X animation when open */
.header__burger.is-active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.header__burger.is-active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.header__burger.is-active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ── Mobile Menu Overlay ── */
.header__mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 999;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.header__mobile-menu.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.header__mobile-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.header__mobile-link:hover,
.header__mobile-link.is-active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.header__mobile-cta {
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}


/* ── 4b. HERO ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Designer: adjust min-height and background overlay opacity here. */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Larger hero for the Home page — reduced to keep trust bar in fold */
.hero--home {
  min-height: 50vh;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

/* Background image overlay */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 26, 46, 0.9), rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.7));
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero__headline {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero__subhead {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero__surtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}


/* ── 4c. BUTTONS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Designer: change border-radius, padding, and colors here. */

.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.btn--primary {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn--secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn--dark {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn--dark:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.btn--lg {
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.btn--sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}


/* ── 4d. CARDS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

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

/* Service card — icon + title + description */
.card--service {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.card--service:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.card--service .card__icon {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.card--service h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.card--service .card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.card--service .card__explore {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.card--service:hover .card__explore {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Sector card — visible + hover content */
.card--sector {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 200px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.card--sector .card__visible {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.card--sector .card__visible h3 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.card--sector .card__visible p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.card--sector .card__hover-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.95);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.card--sector:hover .card__hover-content {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Case study card */
.card--case {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.card--case .card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.card--case .card__metric {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Insight / news card */
.card--insight {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.card--insight .card__image {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
}

.card--insight .card__meta {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Engagement option card */
.card--engagement {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.card--engagement .card__ideal {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}


/* ── 4e. TRUST BAR ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.trust-bar__surtitle {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.trust-bar__logo {
  height: 30px;
  width: auto;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: filter var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.trust-bar__logo:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}


/* ── 4f. METRICS ROW ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.metrics__value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.metrics__label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.section--dark .metrics__label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}


/* ── 4g. TABS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.tabs__btn {
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.tabs__btn.is-active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.tabs__panel {
  display: none;
}

.tabs__panel.is-active {
  display: block;
}


/* ── 4h. TIMELINE / ROADMAP ────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* Vertical line */
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.timeline__phase {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.timeline__phase:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Dot on the timeline */
.timeline__phase::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(-1 * var(--space-2xl) + 2px);
  top: 6px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-bg);
}

.timeline__phase-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.timeline__phase h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

.timeline__phase p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.timeline__phase ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.timeline__phase li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.timeline__deliverable {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}


/* ── 4i. FORMS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-microcopy {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input.is-invalid,
.form-select.is-invalid,
.form-textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--color-error);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-error {
  display: none;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-error);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-error.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.form-checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 3px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-checkbox label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.form-success {
  display: none;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-success);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.form-success.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-success h3 {
  color: var(--color-success);
}


/* ── 4j. QUIZ (Readiness Check) ────────────────────────────────────────── */

.quiz {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.quiz__progress {
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz__progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.quiz__step-indicator {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.quiz__question {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.quiz__options {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.quiz__option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.quiz__option:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.quiz__option.is-selected {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.05);
}

.quiz__option input[type="radio"] {
  accent-color: var(--color-accent);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quiz__option-text {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.quiz__nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

/* Quiz results */
.quiz__result {
  text-align: center;
}

.quiz__score-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz__score-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: width 1s ease;
}

.quiz__score-label {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.quiz__recommendation {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ── 4k. FOOTER ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.footer {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.footer__heading {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer__col p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer__link {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.footer__legal {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer__legal a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__legal a:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.footer__legal-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}


/* ── 4l. STICKY CTA BAR ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  z-index: 998;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.sticky-cta.is-visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.sticky-cta__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sticky-cta__text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sticky-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: center;
}


/* ── 4m. COOKIE BANNER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  z-index: 1001;
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cookie-banner__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-banner__inner p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
}

.cookie-banner__inner a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.cookie-banner__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}


/* ── 4n. PLACEHOLDER IMAGES ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Used during development. Remove this block after designer delivers assets. */

[data-placeholder-img] {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

[data-placeholder-img].ratio-16-9 {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

[data-placeholder-img].ratio-4-3 {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

[data-placeholder-img].ratio-1-1 {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

[data-placeholder-img].ratio-3-4 {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}

/* Pending data blocks — remove after content is populated */
.placeholder-block {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  background-color: rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.05);
  text-align: center;
}


/* ── 4o. PROCESS FLOW (Horizontal steps) ───────────────────────────────── */

.process-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  counter-reset: step;
}

.process-flow__step {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  counter-increment: step;
}

.process-flow__step::before {
  content: counter(step);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.process-flow__step h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.process-flow__step p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}


/* ── 4p. EXPERT FEED (60/40 split on Home) ─────────────────────────────── */

.expert-feed__slider {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  min-height: 300px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.expert-feed__slide {
  display: none;
}

.expert-feed__slide.is-active {
  display: block;
}

.expert-feed__slide h3 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.expert-feed__slide p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.expert-feed__dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.expert-feed__dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.expert-feed__dot.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}


/* ── 4q. PARTNER CARDS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.partner-card {
  text-align: center;
}

.partner-card__photo {
  width: 160px;
  height: 200px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-card__name {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.partner-card__role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.partner-card__regalia {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.partner-card__link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}


/* ── 4r. SECTION INTRO (for pages with intro text) ─────────────────────── */

.section-intro {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.section-intro p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ── 4s. BLOCKQUOTE / PARTNER NOTE ─────────────────────────────────────── */

.partner-note {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius-lg) var(--border-radius-lg) 0;
}

.partner-note__label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.partner-note p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.partner-note__author {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}


/* ── 4t. CASE FILTER / NAVIGATOR ───────────────────────────────────────── */

.case-filter {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.case-filter__btn {
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-filter__btn:hover,
.case-filter__btn.is-active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.1);
}


/* ── 4u. FEATURED CASE (large card) ────────────────────────────────────── */

.featured-case {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.featured-case__metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.featured-case__metric {
  text-align: center;
}

.featured-case__metric-value {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.featured-case__metric-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}


/* ── 4v. LEGAL PAGE ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.legal-content {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.legal-content h2 {
  padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.legal-content h2:first-child {
  border-top: none;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.legal-content p,
.legal-content li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.legal-content ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   5. UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left   { text-align: left; }
.text-right  { text-align: right; }
.text-sm     { font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.text-lg     { font-size: var(--text-lg); }
.text-accent { color: var(--color-accent); }
.text-light  { color: var(--color-text-light); }

.font-heading { font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.font-bold    { font-weight: 700; }

/* ── Spacing Helpers ── */
.mt-0   { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-sm  { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.mt-md  { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.mt-lg  { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.mt-xl  { margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.mt-2xl { margin-top: var(--space-2xl); }

.mb-0   { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-sm  { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.mb-md  { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.mb-lg  { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.mb-xl  { margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.mb-2xl { margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }

.py-md  { padding-top: var(--space-md); padding-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.py-lg  { padding-top: var(--space-lg); padding-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.py-xl  { padding-top: var(--space-xl); padding-bottom: var(--space-xl); }

/* ── Visibility ── */
.hidden { display: none !important; }

/* Screen-reader only — visible to assistive tech, hidden visually */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* Make skip link visible on focus */
.sr-only:focus {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--space-sm);
  left: var(--space-sm);
  z-index: 9999;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  margin: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  clip: auto;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   6. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   Designer: adjust breakpoint values and overrides here.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── BREAKPOINT: Tablet (768px+) ── */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  h1 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
  h2 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }

  .section { padding: var(--space-4xl) 0; }

  .grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid--split { grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr; }

  .metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

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

  .footer__legal {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }

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

  .featured-case {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .trust-bar__logo {
    height: 40px;
  }
}

/* ── BREAKPOINT: Desktop (1024px+) ── */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  h1 { font-size: var(--text-5xl); }

  .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

  /* Show desktop nav, hide burger */
  .header__nav {
    display: flex;
  }

  .header__cta {
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .header__burger {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .process-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  /* Desktop hero tweaks */
  .hero__subhead {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   10. NEW COMPONENT STYLES (Redesign v2)
   ========================================================================== */


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10a. NEW HEADER (.header-new)
   White bg, flex layout, red logo box left, nav center, contact btn right
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.header-new {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
  height: var(--header-height);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.header-new__logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-new__logo img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.header-new__nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.header-new__nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-new__nav a:hover,
.header-new__nav a.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.header-new__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.header-new__contact-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-new__contact-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.header-new__lang-toggle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.header-new__lang-toggle a {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.375rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-new__lang-toggle a:hover,
.header-new__lang-toggle a.active {
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.header-new__lang-toggle span {
  color: var(--color-border);
}

/* Header mobile burger */
.header-new__burger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-new__nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-new__burger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .header-new__nav--open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 999;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10b. NEW FOOTER (Straife.com style)
   "Talk to Us" CTA → 3-column links → social icons → cities → copyright
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ── Talk to Us CTA ── */
.footer-cta {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-cta__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
}

.footer-cta__image {
  flex: 0 0 40%;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-cta__image img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.footer-cta__content {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: left;
}

.footer-cta__content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-cta__content p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-cta__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-cta__btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Footer Main ── */
.footer-new {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 0;
}

.footer-new__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-new__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-new__col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-new__col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-new__col li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-new__col a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-new__col a:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

/* ── Footer Social ── */
.footer-new__social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-new__social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-new__social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Footer Cities ── */
.footer-new__cities {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-new__cities span {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-new__cities span:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "·";
  margin-left: var(--space-md);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* ── Footer Copyright ── */
.footer-new__copyright {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.footer-new__copyright a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-new__copyright a:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-new__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-cta__inner {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .footer-cta__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-cta__content {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-cta__image {
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10c. MORPHING PROFILE CARD (Leadership)
   CodePen-style card that expands on hover to reveal bio
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.profile-card {
  --bg: var(--color-bg);
  --title-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  --title-color-hover: var(--color-text);
  --text-color: var(--color-text-light);
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: 2rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  width: 20rem;
  height: 30rem;
  overflow: clip;
  position: relative;
}

.profile-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: calc(100% - 1rem);
  height: 30%;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  left: 0.5rem;
  mask: linear-gradient(#0000, #000f 80%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(1rem);
  border-radius: 0 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  translate: 0 0;
  transition: translate 0.25s;
}

.profile-card > img {
  max-width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 5%;
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
  transition: aspect-ratio 0.25s, object-position 0.5s;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.profile-card > section {
  margin: 1rem;
  height: calc(33.3333% - 1rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.profile-card > section h2 {
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  translate: 0 -200%;
  color: var(--title-color);
  transition: color 0.5s, margin-block-end 0.25s, opacity 1s, translate 0.25s;
}

.profile-card > section p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-color);
  opacity: 0;
  margin: 0;
  translate: 0 100%;
  transition: margin-block-end 0.25s, opacity 1s 0.2s, translate 0.25s 0.2s;
}

.profile-card > section > div {
  flex: 1;
  align-items: flex-end;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: translate 0.25s 0.2s, opacity 1s;
}

.profile-card:hover::before,
.profile-card:focus-within::before {
  translate: 0 100%;
}

.profile-card:hover > img,
.profile-card:focus-within > img {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-position: 50% 10%;
  transition: aspect-ratio 0.25s, object-position 0.25s;
}

.profile-card:hover > section h2,
.profile-card:focus-within > section h2,
.profile-card:hover > section p,
.profile-card:focus-within > section p {
  translate: 0 0;
  margin-block-end: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
}

.profile-card:hover > section h2,
.profile-card:focus-within > section h2 {
  color: var(--title-color-hover);
}

.profile-card:hover > section > div,
.profile-card:focus-within > section > div {
  translate: 0 0;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: translate 0.25s 0.25s, opacity 0.5s 0.25s;
}

/* Social links inside profile card */
.profile-card__socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.profile-card__socials a {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.profile-card__socials a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10d. FANCY NAVIGATION — Split-Screen Grid
   Expanding panels with hover colors: #304949, #954722, #ca4985, #5c7450
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.fancy-nav {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fancy-nav__list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100vh;
}

.fancy-nav__item {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: flex var(--transition-slow);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.fancy-nav__item:nth-child(1) { background: var(--fancy-nav-1, #304949); }
.fancy-nav__item:nth-child(2) { background: var(--fancy-nav-2, #954722); }
.fancy-nav__item:nth-child(3) { background: var(--fancy-nav-3, #ca4985); }
.fancy-nav__item:nth-child(4) { background: var(--fancy-nav-4, #5c7450); }

.fancy-nav__item:hover {
  flex: 3;
}

.fancy-nav__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: font-size var(--transition-base);
}

.fancy-nav__item:hover .fancy-nav__link {
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
}

.fancy-nav__tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.fancy-nav__tab {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.fancy-nav__tab:hover,
.fancy-nav__tab.active {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.fancy-nav__content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.fancy-nav__item:hover .fancy-nav__content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.fancy-nav__content p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 40ch;
}

/* Responsive: stacked on mobile → side-by-side at larger screens */
@media (min-width: 750px) {
  .fancy-nav__list {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .fancy-nav__item {
    width: 50%;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .fancy-nav__item:hover {
    flex: 2;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .fancy-nav__item {
    width: 25%;
  }

  .fancy-nav__item:hover {
    flex: 2.5;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10e. TRUST BAR — Greyscale logos with hover-to-color
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.trust-bar {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.trust-bar__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.trust-bar__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.trust-bar__logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.trust-bar__logo {
  max-height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.trust-bar__logo:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0);
  opacity: 1;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10f. SERVICE CARDS — 4x3 grid with hover effects
   Hover changes bg to brand blue, shows "Explore" button
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.service-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base),
              transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

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

.service-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__title {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.service-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__desc {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.service-card__explore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__explore {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.service-card__explore::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__explore::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .service-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .service-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .service-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10g. CASE STUDY GRID — 3-column for Services General page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.case-study-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.case-study-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-study-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.case-study-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.case-study-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.case-study-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.case-study-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.case-study-card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.case-study-card__link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-study-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.case-study-card__link::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-study-card__link:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .case-study-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .case-study-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10h. LEADERSHIP GRID — Circular photos for board members
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.leadership-member {
  text-align: center;
}

.leadership-member__photo {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
  display: block;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-bg-alt);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.leadership-member:hover .leadership-member__photo {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.leadership-member__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.leadership-member__role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.leadership-member__bio {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 30ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10i. NEWS GRID — 3x4 responsive image card grid
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.news-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.news-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.news-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.news-card__date {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.news-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.news-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.news-card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10j. CONTACT FORM — With role tabs
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.contact-form-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
}

.contact-form-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-form__tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-form__tab {
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-form__tab:hover {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.contact-form__tab.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-form__body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-form__group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-form__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.contact-form__input,
.contact-form__textarea,
.contact-form__select {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-form__input:focus,
.contact-form__textarea:focus,
.contact-form__select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.1); /* --color-primary @ 10% */
}

.contact-form__textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.contact-form__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-form__submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2.5rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-form__submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-form__submit:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-form__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-form__tabs {
    overflow-x: auto;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10k. PLACEHOLDER IMAGE STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.placeholder-img {
  background: var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.placeholder-img--square {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.placeholder-img--landscape {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.placeholder-img--portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}

.placeholder-img--hero {
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  min-height: 300px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10l. SECTION-SPECIFIC STYLES
   Hero variants, split layouts, timeline, methodology flow
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ── Hero Variants ── */
.hero-new {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-new--full {
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.hero-new--short {
  min-height: 50vh;
}

.hero-new__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-new__bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-new__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 26, 46, 0.85) 0%, rgba(15, 26, 46, 0.4) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-new__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-new__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-new__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 5vw, var(--text-5xl));
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 20ch;
}

.hero-new__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 50ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero-new__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-new__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-new__btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-new__btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-new__btn--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.hero-new__btn--secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Split Layout ── */
.split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
}

.split-layout--reverse .split-layout__media {
  order: -1;
}

.split-layout__content {
  max-width: 540px;
}

.split-layout__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.split-layout__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.split-layout__text {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.split-layout__media {
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-layout__media img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .split-layout--reverse .split-layout__media {
    order: -1;
  }
}

/* ── Timeline ── */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.5rem;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

.timeline__item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.timeline__item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline__marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.75rem;
  top: 0.25rem;
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline__year {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.timeline__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.timeline__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .timeline::before {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .timeline__item {
    width: 50%;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 3rem;
  }

  .timeline__item:nth-child(even) {
    margin-left: 50%;
    padding-left: 3rem;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .timeline__marker {
    left: auto;
    right: -0.75rem;
  }

  .timeline__item:nth-child(even) .timeline__marker {
    left: -0.75rem;
    right: auto;
  }
}

/* ── Methodology Flow ── */
.methodology-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  counter-reset: method-step;
}

.methodology-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  counter-increment: method-step;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.methodology-step:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.methodology-step::before {
  content: counter(method-step, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.15);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: block;
}

.methodology-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.methodology-step__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Connecting arrows between steps */
.methodology-step__arrow {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .methodology-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .methodology-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .methodology-step__arrow {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    right: -1.5rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--color-border);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .methodology-step:last-child .methodology-step__arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ── Stats Row ── */
.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.stats-row__item {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.stats-row__number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.stats-row__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ── Section Headings (Redesign) ── */
.section-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.section-heading__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.section-heading__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.section-heading__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Utility: Red Accent Color ── */
.text-red { color: var(--color-accent); }
.bg-red { background-color: var(--color-accent); }


/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE PAGE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── Methodology Flow Steps (BEM alias) ── */
.methodology-flow__step {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  counter-increment: method-step;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.methodology-flow__step:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.methodology-flow__step::before {
  content: counter(method-step, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.15);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: block;
}

.methodology-flow__step h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.methodology-flow__step p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Strategic Landscape Bullets ── */
.landscape-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0 0 0;
}

.landscape-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-md) 0 var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.landscape-bullets li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.landscape-bullets li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: calc(var(--space-md) + 0.4em);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.landscape-bullets strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* ── Deliver Section Phase Headers ── */
.deliver-phase {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.deliver-phase__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.3); /* --color-accent @ 30% */
}

/* ── Project Spotlight Card (Expanded) ── */
.spotlight-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.spotlight-card__label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.spotlight-card__value {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.spotlight-card__value:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.spotlight-card__divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

/* ── Related Insights Grid ── */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.insight-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.insight-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.insight-card__image {
  height: 160px;
}

.insight-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.insight-card__category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.insight-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.insight-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.insight-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ── Next Steps / Related Services ── */
.next-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.next-step-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.next-step-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.next-step-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.15); /* --color-accent @ 15% */
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.next-step-card__content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs) 0;
}

.next-step-card__content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .next-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ── Service Hero Short ── */
.hero-section--short {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.hero-section__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-section__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,25,49,0.4) 0%, rgba(10,25,49,0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-section__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.hero-section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section__title {
    font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. MORPHING PROFILE CARDS — Leadership hover cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.morph-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .morph-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .morph-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

.morph-card {
  --bg: var(--color-bg);
  --title-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  --title-color-hover: var(--color-text);
  --text-color: var(--color-text-light);
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 20rem;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  overflow: clip;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.morph-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.morph-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: calc(100% - 1rem);
  height: 30%;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  left: 0.5rem;
  mask: linear-gradient(#0000, #000f 80%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(1rem);
  border-radius: 0 0 1rem 1rem;
  translate: 0 0;
  transition: translate 0.25s;
  z-index: 2;
}

.morph-card__photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 5%;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  display: block;
  transition: aspect-ratio 0.25s, object-position 0.5s;
}

.morph-card__info {
  margin: 0.75rem;
  height: calc(33.3333% - 0.75rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.morph-card__name {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0;
  translate: 0 -200%;
  color: var(--title-color);
  transition: color 0.5s, margin-block-end 0.25s, opacity 1s, translate 0.25s;
}

.morph-card__role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-color);
  opacity: 0;
  margin: 0;
  translate: 0 100%;
  transition: margin-block-end 0.25s, opacity 1s 0.2s, translate 0.25s 0.2s;
}

.morph-card__action {
  flex: 1;
  align-items: flex-end;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: translate 0.25s 0.2s, opacity 1s;
}

.morph-card__action .btn {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
}

.morph-card:hover::before,
.morph-card:focus-within::before {
  translate: 0 100%;
}

.morph-card:hover .morph-card__photo,
.morph-card:focus-within .morph-card__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-position: 50% 10%;
  transition: aspect-ratio 0.25s, object-position 0.25s;
}

.morph-card:hover .morph-card__name,
.morph-card:focus-within .morph-card__name,
.morph-card:hover .morph-card__role,
.morph-card:focus-within .morph-card__role {
  translate: 0 0;
  margin-block-end: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
}

.morph-card:hover .morph-card__name,
.morph-card:focus-within .morph-card__name {
  color: var(--title-color-hover);
}

.morph-card:hover .morph-card__action,
.morph-card:focus-within .morph-card__action {
  translate: 0 0;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: translate 0.25s 0.25s, opacity 0.5s 0.25s;
}

/* Touch device support */
.morph-card.is-touched::before { translate: 0 100%; }
.morph-card.is-touched .morph-card__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-position: 50% 10%;
}
.morph-card.is-touched .morph-card__name,
.morph-card.is-touched .morph-card__role {
  translate: 0 0;
  margin-block-end: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
}
.morph-card.is-touched .morph-card__name {
  color: var(--title-color-hover);
}
.morph-card.is-touched .morph-card__action {
  translate: 0 0;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* News grid card styling for links */
.news-grid__card {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-grid__card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.news-grid__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.news-grid__content {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.news-grid__date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  display: block;
}

.news-grid__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.news-grid__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.news-grid__read-more {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Leadership grid item styling for links */
.leadership-grid__item {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.leadership-grid__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.leadership-grid__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.leadership-grid__title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. LEADER INDIVIDUAL PAGE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.leader-hero {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.leader-hero__inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.leader-hero__photo {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.leader-hero__details {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.leader-hero__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.leader-hero__title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.leader-hero__meta {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.leader-hero__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.leader-hero__social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.leader-hero__social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.leader-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .leader-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  }
}

.leader-sidebar h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.leader-sidebar__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.leader-sidebar__list li {
  padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.leader-sidebar__articles {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.leader-sidebar__articles li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.leader-sidebar__articles a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.leader-sidebar__articles a:hover {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.leader-bio p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. BLOG INDIVIDUAL PAGE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.blog-hero {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  min-height: 300px;
  max-height: 500px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.blog-article {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-lg);
}

.blog-article__date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.blog-article__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.blog-article__body p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.blog-article__body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.blog-article__body blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0;
}

.blog-related {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.blog-related__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .blog-related__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-related__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.blog-related-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-related-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.blog-related-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.blog-related-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

.blog-related-card__date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.blog-related-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. CONTACT FORM ENHANCED — Dropdowns and compliance
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.contact-form__select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23666' d='M6 8L0 0h12z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-form__checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.contact-form__checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-form__checkbox-group label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. LEGAL CONTENT — Structured legal page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.legal-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.legal-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

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

.legal-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.legal-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.legal-content ul {
  padding-left: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.legal-content ul li {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. READINESS CHECK ENHANCED
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.readiness-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-medium) 50%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.readiness-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.readiness-hero p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.readiness-start-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 3.5rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.3);
}

.readiness-start-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.4);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. RESPONSIVE POLISH — New components
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Morph cards: single column on very small screens */
@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .morph-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 20rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* Leader hero: stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .leader-hero__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .leader-hero__photo {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
  }
  .leader-hero__social {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .leader-hero__name {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  }
}

/* Blog hero: reduce height on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .blog-hero {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    min-height: 200px;
  }
  .blog-article__title {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
}

/* Contact tabs: stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-form__tabs {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .contact-form__tab {
    text-align: left;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  }
}

/* Readiness hero: smaller text on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .readiness-hero h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
  .readiness-start-btn {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
  }
}

/* News grid: ensure proper card styling */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   11. EXPANDING SPLIT-SCREEN CASE STUDIES (.fancy-nav)
   Adapted from CodePen nat-davydova/zYPBRbm
   ========================================================================== */

.fancy-nav {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 70vh;
  min-height: 400px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fancy-nav:after {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  content: "";
  background-color: rgba(15, 26, 46, 0.55);
  z-index: 1;
}

.fancy-nav__imgs {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.fancy-nav__img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s linear;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.fancy-nav__img:not(:first-child) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.fancy-nav__img img,
.fancy-nav__img > div {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.fancy-nav__list {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fancy-nav__item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  height: 25%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-items: flex-end;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fancy-nav__item:not(:last-child) {
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.fancy-nav__item-details {
  transition: all 0.2s linear;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transform: translateY(110px);
}

.fancy-nav__title {
  margin-top: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  line-height: 1.2em;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.fancy-nav__description {
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.5rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
  line-clamp: 1;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transform-origin: top center;
}
.fancy-nav__description p {
  margin: 0;
}

.fancy-nav__item:hover .fancy-nav__item-details {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover:nth-child(1) .fancy-nav__item-details {
  background-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.9);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover:nth-child(2) .fancy-nav__item-details {
  background-color: rgba(26, 58, 42, 0.9);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover:nth-child(3) .fancy-nav__item-details {
  background-color: rgba(42, 26, 58, 0.9);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover:nth-child(4) .fancy-nav__item-details {
  background-color: rgba(58, 42, 26, 0.9);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover .fancy-nav__description {
  transition: transform 0.2s linear 0.1s;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fancy-nav__item:hover .fancy-nav__more-btn {
  transition: transform 0.2s linear 0.1s;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.fancy-nav__tabs {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}
.fancy-nav__tabs.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.fancy-nav__tab {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}
.fancy-nav__tab:nth-child(1) { background-color: var(--color-primary); }
.fancy-nav__tab:nth-child(2) { background-color: #1a3a2a; }
.fancy-nav__tab:nth-child(3) { background-color: #2a1a3a; }
.fancy-nav__tab:nth-child(4) { background-color: #3a2a1a; }

.fancy-nav__tab.is-visible {
  transition: all 0.2s linear;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.fancy-nav__tab-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

.fancy-nav__tab-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
}
.fancy-nav__tab-img:after {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  content: "";
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 1;
}
.fancy-nav__tab-img img,
.fancy-nav__tab-img > div {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.fancy-nav__tab-description {
  position: relative;
  padding: 15px;
  margin: auto;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 6;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
}
.fancy-nav__tab-description h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.fancy-nav__tab-content {
  line-height: 1.5rem;
}

.fancy-nav__close-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  margin-left: auto;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  padding: 0;
  background-color: transparent;
  border: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.fancy-nav__close-btn:before,
.fancy-nav__close-btn:after {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 123%;
  height: 3px;
  content: "";
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 5px;
}
.fancy-nav__close-btn:before {
  left: 2px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transform-origin: top left;
}
.fancy-nav__close-btn:after {
  right: 3px;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  transform-origin: top right;
}

.fancy-nav__more-btn {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  background-color: transparent;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.fancy-nav__more-btn:after {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s linear;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  content: "";
  transform: translateZ(0) scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  z-index: -1;
}
.fancy-nav__more-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.fancy-nav__more-btn:hover:after {
  transform: translateZ(0) scaleY(1);
}

@media (min-width: 750px) {
  .fancy-nav__item {
    width: 50%;
    height: 50%;
  }
  .fancy-nav__item:not(:nth-child(2n)) {
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  }
  .fancy-nav__item:last-child,
  .fancy-nav__item:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .fancy-nav__item-details {
    transform: translateY(145px);
  }
  .fancy-nav__title {
    line-height: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.17rem;
  }
  .fancy-nav__description {
    min-height: 48px;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-description {
    width: 90%;
    padding: 25px;
    transform: translateY(-40px);
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-description.is-visible {
    transition: all 0.2s linear 0.4s;
    transform: translateY(-80px);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-img {
    height: 400px;
    transform: scale(0.7);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-img.is-visible {
    transition: all 0.2s linear 0.2s;
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab {
    padding: 25px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__close-btn {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transform: translateY(-30px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .fancy-nav__close-btn:before,
  .fancy-nav__close-btn:after {
    width: 130%;
    height: 5px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__close-btn:before {
    left: 3px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__close-btn.is-visible {
    transition: all 0.2s linear 0.2s;
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .fancy-nav__item {
    width: 25%;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .fancy-nav__item:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .fancy-nav__item-details {
    padding: 40px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab {
    padding: 40px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__close-btn {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .fancy-nav__tab-description {
    padding: 40px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   12. LEADERSHIP CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */

.leader-carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.leader-carousel__track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.leader-carousel__slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  padding: 0 var(--space-2xl);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .leader-carousel__slide {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.leader-carousel__photo {
  width: 200px;
  height: 260px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.3);
}

.leader-carousel__photo img,
.leader-carousel__photo > div {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.leader-carousel__info {
  max-width: 500px;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .leader-carousel__info {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.leader-carousel__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.leader-carousel__name {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.leader-carousel__role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.leader-carousel__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.leader-carousel__link:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.leader-carousel__controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.leader-carousel__btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.leader-carousel__btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.15);
}

.leader-carousel__dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.leader-carousel__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.leader-carousel__dot.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.leader-carousel__eyebrow {
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   13. SECTOR MORPHING CARDS (Section 8)
   ========================================================================== */

.sector-morph-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .sector-morph-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.sector-morph-card {
  --bg: var(--color-primary);
  --title-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  --title-color-hover: var(--color-text-inverse);
  --text-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 20rem;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  overflow: clip;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.sector-morph-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.sector-morph-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: calc(100% - 1rem);
  height: 30%;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  left: 0.5rem;
  mask: linear-gradient(#0000, #000f 80%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(1rem);
  border-radius: 0 0 1rem 1rem;
  translate: 0 0;
  transition: translate 0.25s;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sector-morph-card__visual {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-light));
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: aspect-ratio 0.25s;
}

.sector-morph-card__content {
  margin: 0.75rem;
  height: calc(33.3333% - 0.75rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sector-morph-card__title {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--title-color);
  translate: 0 -200%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: color 0.5s, margin-block-end 0.25s, opacity 1s, translate 0.25s;
}

.sector-morph-card__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-color);
  opacity: 0;
  margin: 0;
  translate: 0 100%;
  transition: margin-block-end 0.25s, opacity 1s 0.2s, translate 0.25s 0.2s;
}

.sector-morph-card__hover-text {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: translate 0.25s 0.2s, opacity 1s;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.sector-morph-card:hover::before {
  translate: 0 100%;
}

.sector-morph-card:hover .sector-morph-card__visual {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  transition: aspect-ratio 0.25s;
}

.sector-morph-card:hover .sector-morph-card__title,
.sector-morph-card:hover .sector-morph-card__subtitle {
  translate: 0 0;
  margin-block-end: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
}

.sector-morph-card:hover .sector-morph-card__hover-text {
  translate: 0 0;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: translate 0.25s 0.25s, opacity 0.5s 0.25s;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   14. READINESS CHECK ANIMATED BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */

.readiness-btn {
  padding: 1em 2em;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-weight: bold;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: all 800ms;
  font-size: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  background: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  z-index: 1;
}

.readiness-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 4px 5px 17px -4px rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.6);
}

.readiness-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -50px;
  top: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: skewX(45deg);
  z-index: -1;
  transition: width 800ms;
}

.readiness-btn:hover::before {
  width: 250%;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   END OF STYLESHEET
   ========================================================================== */