/* ============================================================
   BH Tech Advisory Group — Design System
   Precision-matched to mockup color palette
   Deep blue-slate bg · #b8a882 gold · #50c0e4 teal accent
   Playfair Display headings · Inter body
   ============================================================ */

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

:root {
  /* ── Background blues (sampled from mockup) ── */
  --bg-deepest:   #09121c;   /* darkest corners / top edge */
  --bg-dark:      #0d1520;   /* primary dark bg */
  --bg-mid:       #151e2a;   /* mid-tone bg */
  --bg-light:     #1d2733;   /* lighter bg panels */
  --bg-card:      #232b35;   /* card/panel bg */
  --bg-surface:   #2a3340;   /* elevated surface */

  /* ── Accent colors ── */
  --gold:         #b8a882;   /* user-specified warm sand gold */
  --gold-light:   #d5bd9c;   /* bright gold (from btn sample) */
  --gold-pale:    #ede0c4;   /* very pale gold */
  --teal:         #50c0e4;   /* primary teal accent (card borders, nodes) */
  --teal-light:   #7dd4ee;   /* lighter teal for highlights */
  --teal-glow:    #53c6e5;   /* teal glow color */
  --teal-dim:     #2a7a96;   /* dimmer teal for subtle glows */

  /* ── Neutral tones ── */
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:    #F0EDE7;
  --gray-50:      #F0EDE7;
  --gray-100:     #E4E0D8;
  --gray-200:     #C8C2B6;
  --gray-300:     #9A9488;
  --gray-500:     #6B6560;
  --gray-700:     #3A3630;
  --text:         #1A1816;
  --text-light:   #F0EDE8;

  --max: 1280px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--off-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-dim); }

.section-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section-eyebrow-line { width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.section-eyebrow-text {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── NAV ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(13, 21, 32, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80, 192, 228, 0.08);
  transition: background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}
/* Nav on light sections — stays dark/navy, never grey */
nav.nav-light {
  background: rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.15);
}
/* Nav fully at top of page */
nav.nav-top {
  background: rgba(4, 8, 15, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80, 192, 228, 0.05);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px;
  height: 68px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; }
.logo-mark-img { display: block; }
.logo-text {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.logo-text span {
  display: block; font-weight: 400; font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.22s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--white); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

/* Nav CTA button — matches btn_conversation sample #d5bd9c */
.nav-cta {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--bg-deepest) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(184,168,130,0.25) !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* ── HAMBURGER ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; background: none; border: none;
}
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 20px; height: 1.5px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: background 0.2s; }
.hamburger:hover span { background: var(--white); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .hamburger { display: flex; } .nav-links { display: none; } }

/* ── SIDEBAR ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.sidebar-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(9,18,28,0.75); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.sidebar-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.sidebar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 201;
  width: 420px; max-width: 92vw;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.1);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  overflow-y: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.sidebar.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.sidebar-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 28px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sidebar-header-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.sidebar-close { background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); font-size: 20px; padding: 4px; transition: color 0.2s; }
.sidebar-close:hover { color: var(--white); }
.sidebar-body { padding: 8px 0 40px; flex: 1; }
.sidebar-section { padding: 20px 28px 12px; }
.sidebar-section-title {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.sidebar-links { list-style: none; }
.sidebar-links li { margin-bottom: 1px; }
.sidebar-links a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 9px 12px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.18s ease;
}
.sidebar-links a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding-left: 18px; }
.sidebar-link-name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); display: block; transition: color 0.2s; }
.sidebar-link-sub { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); margin-top: 1px; display: block; }
.sidebar-link-arrow { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); transition: color 0.2s; }
.sidebar-links a:hover .sidebar-link-arrow { color: var(--teal); }
.sidebar-links a:hover .sidebar-link-name { color: var(--white); }
.sidebar-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); margin: 6px 0; }
.sidebar-cta-block {
  margin: 16px 28px 0; padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(80,192,228,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.12);
}
.sidebar-cta-block p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sidebar-cta-btn {
  display: block; text-align: center; background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deepest);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; padding: 11px 16px; text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; transition: background 0.2s;
}
.sidebar-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO-SCENE — unified hero + verticals, full-screen cinematic
   Background precisely matched to mockup blue-slate tones
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-scene {
  min-height: 100vh;
  /* Deep dark navy */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #04080f 0%, #060c18 20%, #080e1c 45%, #0a1220 70%, #0c1628 100%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-top: 68px;
}

/* Animated sky color wash — sunset orange on right, teal on left */
.hs-sky {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 85% 40%, rgba(241,169,67,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 15% 50%, rgba(80,192,228,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(20,40,80,0.8) 0%, transparent 80%);
  animation: sky-shift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes sky-shift {
  0%   { opacity: 0.8; transform: scaleX(1); }
  50%  { opacity: 1;   transform: scaleX(1.04); }
  100% { opacity: 0.85; transform: scaleX(0.98); }
}

/* Mountain silhouettes — span full bottom, z-index above bg but below content */
.hs-mountains {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.65;
}
.hs-mountains svg {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: auto;
}

/* Dot-grid terrain — animated holographic floor */
.hs-terrain {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: -10%; right: -10%;
  height: 38%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 3;
  transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(52deg);
  transform-origin: center bottom;
}
.hs-terrain-dots {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(80,192,228,0.55) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,168,130,0.25) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px, 72px 72px;
  background-position: 0 0, 18px 18px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
  animation: terrain-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes terrain-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; background-position: 0 0, 18px 18px; }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   background-position: 2px 2px, 20px 20px; }
}
.hs-terrain-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(80,192,228,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80,192,228,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 25%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 25%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%);
}
/* Neon horizon line */
.hs-terrain::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 5%; right: 5%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.4) 20%,
    rgba(241,169,67,0.9) 50%,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.4) 80%,
    transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(241,169,67,0.4), 0 0 32px rgba(80,192,228,0.25);
  animation: horizon-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes horizon-glow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; }
  50%       { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(241,169,67,0.5), 0 0 48px rgba(80,192,228,0.3); }
}

/* Warm gold ambient — upper right like mockup cloud orb area */
.hs-glow-warm {
  position: absolute; top: -8%; right: 0%;
  width: 640px; height: 640px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(184,168,130,0.06) 0%,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.04) 40%,
    transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Teal glow — right side orb (matches right_orb_teal sample) */
.hs-glow-teal {
  position: absolute; top: 10%; right: -4%;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.10) 0%,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.04) 45%,
    transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: hs-pulse-teal 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hs-pulse-teal {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.06); }
}

/* Cool deep blue ambient — left bottom */
.hs-glow-cool {
  position: absolute; bottom: 8%; left: -4%;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
    rgba(29,47,75,0.35) 0%,
    transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating center accent glow */
.hs-glow-accent {
  position: absolute; top: 35%; left: 38%;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.05) 0%,
    transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: vi-float 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Perspective floor grid — matches floor_grid sample teal #b7e3e8 */
.hs-floor {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: -20%; right: -20%;
  height: 52%;
  transform: perspective(560px) rotateX(56deg);
  transform-origin: center bottom;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hs-floor::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(80,192,228,0.14) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80,192,228,0.14) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 25%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 25%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
}
/* Neon horizon line — matches floor_neon_line teal */
.hs-floor::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 5%; right: 5%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.5) 20%,
    rgba(184,168,130,0.8) 50%,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.5) 80%,
    transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(80,192,228,0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(80,192,228,0.2);
}

/* Fine top grid overlay */
.hs-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.014) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.014) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, transparent 55%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, transparent 55%);
}

/* Floating nodes — teal like mockup circuit dots */
.hs-nodes { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 4; }
.hs-node {
  position: absolute; width: 5px; height: 5px;
  background: var(--teal); border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(80,192,228,0.6), 0 0 16px rgba(80,192,228,0.25);
  animation: hs-node-pulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hs-node:nth-child(1) { top: 22%; left: 11%;  animation-delay: 0s;   width: 4px; height: 4px; }
.hs-node:nth-child(2) { top: 52%; left: 66%;  animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.hs-node:nth-child(3) { top: 32%; left: 82%;  animation-delay: 0.6s; width: 4px; height: 4px; }
.hs-node:nth-child(4) { top: 70%; left: 22%;  animation-delay: 1.8s; width: 3px; height: 3px; }
.hs-node:nth-child(5) { top: 16%; left: 50%;  animation-delay: 2.2s; width: 3px; height: 3px; }
.hs-node:nth-child(6) { top: 45%; left: 40%;  animation-delay: 0.9s; }
.hs-node:nth-child(7) { top: 62%; left: 78%;  animation-delay: 1.5s; width: 4px; height: 4px; }
@keyframes hs-node-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(80,192,228,0.4); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.6); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(80,192,228,0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(80,192,228,0.3); }
}

/* Connection lines between nodes (decorative SVG) */
.hs-connections {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; opacity: 0.18;
}
.hs-connections line {
  stroke: var(--teal); stroke-width: 0.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 4 8; animation: hs-dash 12s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes hs-dash { to { stroke-dashoffset: -120; } }

/* ── Hero content layout ── */
.hs-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 6;
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 32px 40px 48px; width: 100%;
}

.hs-hero-text { max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 32px; }

.hs-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.hs-eyebrow-line { width: 26px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.hs-eyebrow-text {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hs-headline {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hs-headline em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }

.hs-sub {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
  max-width: 440px; line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.hs-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── Verticals label within the scene ── */
.hs-verticals-label { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hs-verticals-label .section-eyebrow-line { background: var(--teal); }
.hs-verticals-label .section-eyebrow-text { color: rgba(80,192,228,0.75); }
.hs-verticals-label .section-title {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
}
.hs-verticals-label .section-title em { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Glass card grid ── */
.hs-grid-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Individual glass card — matches card_hc_glass + card_border_left */
.hs-card {
  position: relative;
  /* Glass bg matching card_hc_glass #494f54 at ~18% opacity */
  background: rgba(35, 45, 58, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.3);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.3);
  /* Teal border matching card_border_left #172634 → subtle teal */
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.12);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.2);
  padding: 26px 20px 22px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition:
    transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    background 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.38s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top teal sweep line on hover */
.hs-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    var(--teal) 40%,
    var(--gold) 60%,
    transparent 100%);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* Bottom radial glow on hover */
.hs-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -20px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 40px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.14) 0%,
    transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.hs-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  background: rgba(35, 48, 65, 0.75);
  border-color: rgba(80,192,228,0.35);
  border-top-color: rgba(80,192,228,0.55);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(80,192,228,0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(80,192,228,0.15);
}
.hs-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.hs-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.hs-card-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--teal);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.38s ease;
}
.hs-card-icon svg {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}
.hs-card:hover .hs-card-icon {
  color: var(--teal-light);
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-1px);
}
.hs-card:hover .hs-card-icon svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(80,192,228,0.5));
}

.hs-card-name {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.22s ease;
}
.hs-card:hover .hs-card-name { color: var(--gold-light); }

.hs-card-desc {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  line-height: 1.55; flex: 1;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.hs-card:hover .hs-card-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

.hs-card-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 12px; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.hs-card-arrow svg {
  width: 11px; height: 11px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.hs-card:hover .hs-card-arrow { color: var(--teal-light); }
.hs-card:hover .hs-card-arrow svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* View all link */
.hs-all-link {
  text-align: center; margin-top: 28px; position: relative; z-index: 5;
}
.hs-all-link a {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.2);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.hs-all-link a:hover { color: var(--teal-light); border-color: var(--teal); }

/* Smooth scene → dark slate transition (no white) */
.hs-fade-out {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #060c18);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 4;
}

/* ── BUTTONS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg-deepest);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 28px; text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.22s ease, transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184,168,130,0.28);
}
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Ghost button for hero */
.btn-ghost {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400;
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* ── METRICS BAR ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.metrics-bar { background: var(--off-white); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.08); }
.metrics-inner {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.metric-item {
  padding: 36px 24px; border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  position: relative; transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.metric-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.metric-item::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.metric-item:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.metric-item:hover { background: var(--off-white); }
.metric-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 40px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bg-dark); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.metric-number span { color: var(--gold); }
.metric-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.45; }

/* ── SECTIONS SHARED ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
section { padding: 96px 40px; }
.section-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; }

/* ── VALUE PROP ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.value-section { background: var(--off-white); position: relative; }
.value-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(29,39,51,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
}
.value-section > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.value-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.value-quote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--bg-mid); line-height: 1.65;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 22px; margin: 28px 0;
}
.value-body { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.value-right { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px; }
.value-card {
  background: #FAFAF8; padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease;
}
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(29,39,51,0.09); }
.value-card-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--teal-dim);
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.value-card-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.value-card:hover .value-card-icon { color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.value-card-title { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--bg-dark); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.value-card-text { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── SOLUTIONS ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.solutions-section {
  background: var(--bg-dark); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.solutions-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(80,192,228,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80,192,228,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}
.solutions-section > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.solutions-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.solutions-section .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.solutions-list {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: rgba(80,192,228,0.06); margin-top: 52px;
}
.solution-item {
  padding: 32px 28px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
  text-decoration: none; display: block;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.22s ease;
}
.solution-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.035); padding-left: 36px; }
.solution-num {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px; display: block;
}
.solution-name { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 9px; }
.solution-desc { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); line-height: 1.6; }
.solution-arrow { display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 500; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.solution-item:hover .solution-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── ECOSYSTEM TICKER ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ecosystem-section { background: var(--off-white); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.ecosystem-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg, transparent, transparent 14px,
    rgba(184,168,130,0.03) 14px, rgba(184,168,130,0.03) 15px
  );
}
.ecosystem-section > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ticker-label { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.ticker-wrapper { position: relative; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 -40px; }
.ticker-wrapper::before,
.ticker-wrapper::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.ticker-wrapper::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--off-white), transparent); }
.ticker-wrapper::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--off-white), transparent); }
.ticker-row { display: flex; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ticker-track { display: flex; animation: ticker 32s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ticker-track-2 { animation: ticker 40s linear infinite reverse; }
.ticker-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  background: #FAFAF8; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  color: var(--bg-dark); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; padding: 8px 16px;
  margin-right: 8px; white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: 0.02em; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ticker-tag.gold-tag {
  background: var(--bg-dark); border-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600;
}
@keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ── CASE STUDIES ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cases-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.cases-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--gray-100); margin-top: 52px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.case-card {
  background: #FAFAF8; padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease; cursor: pointer;
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(29,39,51,0.09); }
.case-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-dim);
  background: rgba(80,192,228,0.07); padding: 4px 10px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.case-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--bg-dark); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.case-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.72; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.case-stat { border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); padding-top: 18px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; }
.case-stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--bg-dark); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.case-stat-num span { color: var(--gold); }
.case-stat-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-500); }
.case-read-cta {
  margin-top: 18px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bg-mid); letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); padding-top: 14px;
  transition: color 0.2s; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.case-card:hover .case-read-cta { color: var(--teal); }

/* ── PROCESS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-section {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 96px 40px;
}
/* Subtle cross-grid pattern matching hero */
.process-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(80,192,228,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80,192,228,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
/* Warm right glow */
.process-section::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -20%; right: -10%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(184,168,130,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.process-section > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.process-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.process-section .section-eyebrow-text { color: var(--gold); }

.process-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px; margin-top: 52px;
}
.process-step {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.1);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 40px 32px 36px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease,
              transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}
.process-step::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(80,192,228,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}
.process-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.055);
  border-color: rgba(80,192,228,0.28);
  border-top-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(80,192,228,0.1);
}
.process-step:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.process-step-bar { display: none; }
.process-step-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 56px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 22px;
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.process-step:hover .process-step-num { opacity: 0.85; }
.process-step-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.process-step-text { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.8; }
.process-step:hover .process-step-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); }

/* ── GLOBAL SECTION ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.global-section { background: var(--bg-dark); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.global-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(80,192,228,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80,192,228,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}
.global-section > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.global-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.global-section .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.regions-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: rgba(80,192,228,0.06); margin-top: 52px;
}
.region-card { padding: 32px 26px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.018); }
.region-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(80,192,228,0.07); padding: 3px 9px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.region-name { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 9px; }
.region-desc { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── CTA STRIP ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-strip { text-align: center; }
.cta-strip-inner { max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-strip .section-title { color: var(--white) !important; }
.cta-strip .section-title em { color: var(--gold) !important; font-style: italic; }
.cta-strip p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important; }
.cta-strip a.btn-primary { position: relative; }

/* ── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
footer { background: #07101a; padding: 60px 40px 32px; }
.footer-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-top {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 44px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.footer-brand p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 14px; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-col-title { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.footer-col ul a { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); text-decoration: none; position: relative; display: inline-block; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col ul a::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; width: 0; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); transition: width 0.22s ease; }
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-col ul a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.footer-copy { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
.footer-contact { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }
.footer-contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ── ABOUT PAGE ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.origin-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.origin-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 96px 40px; }
.origin-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; gap: 80px; }
.origin-sticky { position: sticky; top: 100px; align-self: start; }
.origin-stat-block { margin-top: 36px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px; }
.origin-stat { background: var(--off-white); padding: 24px 20px; }
.origin-stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--bg-dark); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.origin-stat-num span { color: var(--gold); }
.origin-stat-label { font-size: 11px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 6px; }
.origin-body p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.origin-pull { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; color: var(--bg-mid); line-height: 1.6; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 22px; margin: 28px 0; }

.values-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.values-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 96px 40px; }
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2px; margin-top: 48px; }
.value-item {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--teal);
  transition: box-shadow 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease;
}
.value-item:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(29,39,51,0.08); }
.value-item-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 38px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.value-item-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bg-dark); margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.value-item-text { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.75; }

.leadership-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.leadership-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 96px 40px; }
.leadership-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important; gap: 2px; background: var(--gray-100); margin-top: 52px; }
.leader-card { background: #FAFAF8; padding: 36px 30px; transition: box-shadow 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease; }
.leader-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(29,39,51,0.08); }
.leader-avatar-photo { width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; margin-bottom: 20px; border: 2px solid var(--gray-100); display: block; transition: border-color 0.25s; }
.leader-card:hover .leader-avatar-photo { border-color: var(--gold); }
.leader-avatar { width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-mid); color: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.leader-name { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--bg-dark); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.leader-title { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal-dim); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.4; }
.leader-bio { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.7; }
.leader-linkedin { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-300); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.leader-linkedin:hover { color: var(--bg-dark); }
.leader-add { background: var(--off-white); padding: 36px 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; }
.leader-add-icon { width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px dashed var(--gray-200); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 24px; color: var(--gray-300); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.leader-add-text { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.7; }

.diff-section { background: var(--bg-dark); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.diff-section::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(80,192,228,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80,192,228,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 48px 48px; }
.diff-section > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.diff-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 96px 40px; }
.diff-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2px; background: rgba(80,192,228,0.05); margin-top: 52px; }
.diff-item { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.018); padding: 36px 28px; }
.diff-item-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.diff-item-title { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.diff-item-text { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); line-height: 1.7; }
.diff-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }

/* ── INTERIOR PAGE HERO ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--bg-deepest); padding: 120px 40px 40px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184,168,130,0.03) 0%, transparent 55%),
              linear-gradient(to bottom, #09121c 0%, #0d1520 100%);
}
.page-hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(80,192,228,0.016) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80,192,228,0.016) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
}
.page-hero-glow {
  position: absolute; top: 8%; right: -8%; width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(80,192,228,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero-label {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.page-hero-label::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15; max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.page-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero-sub { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48); max-width: 500px; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── CONTENT SECTIONS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.content-section { padding: 88px 40px; }
.content-section.bg-off { background: var(--off-white); position: relative; }
.content-section.bg-off::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(29,39,51,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 28px 28px; }
.content-section.bg-off > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.content-section.bg-white { background: var(--off-white); }
.content-section.bg-navy { background: var(--bg-dark); }
.content-section.bg-navy .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.content-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; }
.content-body { max-width: 720px; }
.content-body p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.88; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.content-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.outcome-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2px; background: var(--gray-100); margin-top: 44px; }
.outcome-item { background: #FAFAF8; padding: 28px 24px; }
.outcome-item-icon { color: var(--teal-dim); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.outcome-item-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.7; }

.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: rgba(80,192,228,0.06); margin-top: 44px; }
.related-card { padding: 28px 24px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.018); text-decoration: none; display: block; transition: background 0.2s; }
.related-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.related-card-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 9px; display: block; }
.related-card-title { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.related-card-arrow { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }

/* ── FORMS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-page-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 72px; }
.form-box { background: var(--off-white); padding: 44px 40px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.form-label { display: block; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--bg-dark); letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea { width: 100%; padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); background: var(--white); color: var(--text); outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s; appearance: none; }
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus { border-color: var(--teal-dim); }
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 115px; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; padding: 15px; background: var(--bg-dark); color: var(--white); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; border: none; cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 6px; transition: background 0.2s; }
.form-submit:hover { background: var(--bg-mid); }
.form-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.55; cursor: not-allowed; }
.form-error { background: rgba(185,28,28,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(185,28,28,0.18); color: #991b1b; font-size: 13px; padding: 11px 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-thanks { text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px; }
.form-thanks-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: var(--bg-dark); color: var(--gold); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 20px; }
.form-thanks-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--bg-dark); margin-bottom: 9px; }
.form-thanks-text { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; }
.turnstile-wrap { margin: 16px 0; min-height: 65px; }

.contact-info-card { background: var(--bg-dark); color: var(--white); padding: 44px 38px; }
.contact-info-item { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.contact-info-item:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-info-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.contact-info-value { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.contact-info-value a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); text-decoration: none; }
.contact-info-value a:hover { color: var(--teal-light); }
.contact-info-note { margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── MODAL ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.modal-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300; background: rgba(9,18,28,0.8); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 24px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.modal-box { background: var(--white); max-width: 460px; width: 100%; padding: 40px 36px; position: relative; transform: translateY(12px); transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1); }
.modal-overlay.open .modal-box { transform: translateY(0); }
.modal-close { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 18px; background: none; border: none; font-size: 18px; color: var(--gray-300); cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.2s; }
.modal-close:hover { color: var(--bg-dark); }
.modal-eyebrow { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal-dim); letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 9px; }
.modal-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--bg-dark); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 9px; }
.modal-sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.modal-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.modal-input { width: 100%; padding: 11px 13px; font-size: 13px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); color: var(--text); outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.modal-input:focus { border-color: var(--teal-dim); }
.modal-input-full { display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.modal-submit { width: 100%; padding: 14px; background: var(--bg-dark); color: var(--white); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; border: none; cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 2px; transition: background 0.2s; }
.modal-submit:hover { background: var(--bg-mid); }
.modal-fine { font-size: 10px; color: var(--gray-300); margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.55; text-align: center; }
.modal-thanks { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 20px 0; }
.modal-thanks.show { display: block; }
.modal-thanks-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--bg-dark); color: var(--gold); font-size: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 18px; }
.modal-thanks-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--bg-dark); margin-bottom: 9px; }
.modal-thanks-text { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1); }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }

a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 3px; }

@keyframes vi-float { 0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); } 50% { transform: translate(18px,-14px); } }
@keyframes vi-pulse { 0%,100% { opacity:0.3; transform:scale(1); } 50% { opacity:1; transform:scale(1.5); } }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hs-grid-cards    { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .solutions-list   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .regions-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-top       { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .value-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .origin-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .values-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .form-page-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .outcome-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .diff-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .leadership-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section           { padding: 64px 24px; }
  .nav-inner        { padding: 0 20px; }
  .hs-content       { padding: 32px 20px 52px; }
  .hs-grid-cards    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .hs-card          { padding: 20px 16px 18px; }
  .hs-hero-text     { margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .metrics-inner    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .metric-item      { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
  .cases-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .regions-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-top       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom    { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; }
  .value-right      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero        { padding: 110px 20px 52px; }
  .content-section  { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .origin-inner, .values-inner, .leadership-inner, .diff-inner { padding: 64px 24px; }
  .form-box         { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .form-row         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .leadership-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .solutions-list   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hs-grid-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .ticker-track, .ticker-track-2 { animation: none; }
  * { transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* ── LOGO ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.logo-mark-img { display: block; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATED PAGE BACKGROUNDS (interior pages)
   Subtle flowing teal circuit-trace pattern on dark sections,
   gentle breathing gradient on light sections
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Breathing gradient for off-white/light sections */
/* ── Light sections: warm grey + abstract flowing lines ── */
.value-section,
.ecosystem-section,
.cases-section,
.particle-bg {
  background: var(--off-white);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated flowing lines — teal/gold, visible on warm grey */
.value-section::before,
.ecosystem-section::before,
.cases-section::before,
.particle-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      108deg,
      transparent 0px, transparent 60px,
      rgba(80,192,228,0.08) 60px, rgba(80,192,228,0.08) 61px
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      162deg,
      transparent 0px, transparent 90px,
      rgba(184,168,130,0.065) 90px, rgba(184,168,130,0.065) 91px
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      76deg,
      transparent 0px, transparent 140px,
      rgba(80,192,228,0.045) 140px, rgba(80,192,228,0.045) 141px
    );
  animation: lines-flow 30s linear infinite;
}

/* Ambient glow wash */
.value-section::after,
.cases-section::after,
.particle-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -30%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 20% 30%, rgba(80,192,228,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 80% 70%, rgba(184,168,130,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation: wash-drift 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.value-section > *,
.ecosystem-section > *,
.cases-section > *,
.particle-bg > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

@keyframes lines-flow {
  0%   { background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200px 200px, -150px 150px, 100px -100px; }
}
@keyframes wash-drift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  50%  { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.05); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(0.97); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* Page hero grid — gentle pulse */
.page-hero-grid {
  animation: grid-pulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes grid-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.9; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COLLAPSIBLE SIDEBAR PANEL
   Pinned to right side, toggles open/closed with smooth animation
   Separate from the mobile nav drawer (which is on the left)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Toggle tab — always visible on the right edge */
/* ── NAVIGATE BUTTON: top-right corner, always visible ── */
.side-panel-tab {
  position: fixed;
  top: 84px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 150;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 32, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,168,130,0.35);
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease,
              right 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              box-shadow 0.22s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(184,168,130,0.08);
}
.side-panel-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(16, 28, 50, 0.88);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 12px rgba(184,168,130,0.12);
}
.side-panel-tab.open { right: 360px; }
.side-panel-tab-label {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
  writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
}
.side-panel-tab-icon {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Animate to X when open */
.side-panel-tab.open .side-panel-tab-icon span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(4px, 4px);
}
.side-panel-tab.open .side-panel-tab-icon span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0);
}
.side-panel-tab.open .side-panel-tab-icon span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(4px, -4px);
}
.side-panel-tab-icon span {
  display: block; width: 18px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              opacity 0.2s ease, width 0.2s ease,
              background 0.2s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.side-panel-tab:hover .side-panel-tab-icon span { background: var(--gold-light); }

/* Panel overlay */
.side-panel-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 148;
  background: rgba(9,18,28,0.4);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.side-panel-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

/* The panel itself */
.side-panel {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 340px;
  z-index: 149;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0b1422 0%, #0e1a2e 100%);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(184,168,130,0.18);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.side-panel.open { transform: translateX(0); }

/* Panel header */
.side-panel-header {
  padding: 20px 20px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.side-panel-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.side-panel-close {
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); font-size: 16px; padding: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s; line-height: 1;
}
.side-panel-close:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* Panel body */
.side-panel-body {
  flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 12px 0;
}
.side-panel-body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 3px; }
.side-panel-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.side-panel-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(80,192,228,0.2); border-radius: 2px; }

/* Panel group */
.sp-group { padding: 12px 20px 6px; }
.sp-group-title {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px; padding-bottom: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.sp-links { list-style: none; }
.sp-links li { margin-bottom: 1px; }
.sp-links a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 10px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.18s ease;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.sp-links a:hover { background: rgba(80,192,228,0.05); padding-left: 16px; }
.sp-link-icon {
  color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.7; transition: opacity 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.sp-links a:hover .sp-link-icon { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold-light); }
.sp-link-text {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.sp-links a:hover .sp-link-text { color: var(--white); }
.sp-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); margin: 6px 0; }

/* Panel CTA */
.sp-cta {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sp-cta a {
  display: block; text-align: center;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deepest);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 16px; text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.sp-cta a:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }

/* Contact info in panel */
.sp-contact {
  padding: 12px 20px 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.sp-contact-item {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sp-contact-label {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.sp-contact-value {
  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.sp-contact-value a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.sp-contact-value a:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* Hide on mobile — sidebar nav already handles small screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .side-panel, .side-panel-tab, .side-panel-overlay { display: none; }
}

/* ── VERTICALS SECTION (overview page) ──────────────────────── */
.verticals-section { background: var(--off-white); padding: 80px 40px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.verticals-section::before { /* absorbed into dark */
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 0px, transparent 80px, rgba(80,192,228,0.06) 80px, rgba(80,192,228,0.06) 81px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(165deg, transparent 0px, transparent 120px, rgba(184,168,130,0.045) 120px, rgba(184,168,130,0.045) 121px);
}
.verticals-section > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.verticals-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--gray-100); margin-top: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.vertical-card {
  background: #FAFAF8; padding: 32px 26px;
  text-decoration: none; display: block;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.vertical-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.25s ease; transform-origin: left;
}
.vertical-card:hover { background: var(--off-white); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(29,39,51,0.07); }
.vertical-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.vertical-icon { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; color: var(--teal-dim); }
.vertical-name { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--bg-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.35; }
.vertical-desc { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.6; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .verticals-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .verticals-section { padding: 56px 24px; }
  .verticals-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .verticals-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL COLOR FADE TRANSITIONS
   Smooth color transitions as sections enter viewport
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* All sections get a smooth fade-in with slight upward movement */
.section-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.section-fade.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger children inside section-fade */
.section-fade .reveal { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.section-fade .reveal.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.section-fade .reveal.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.section-fade .reveal.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.34s; }
.section-fade .reveal.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.42s; }

/* Industries overview page — glass card style matching homepage */
.industries-scene {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 32px 0 80px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.industries-scene::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(80,192,228,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80,192,228,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
}
.industries-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 14px; max-width: 1380px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.industries-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(35, 45, 58, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.1);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.18);
  padding: 28px 22px 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.38s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.industries-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal) 40%, var(--gold) 60%, transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.industries-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -20px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 40px; background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(80,192,228,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.industries-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  background: rgba(35, 48, 65, 0.75);
  border-color: rgba(80,192,228,0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.28), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(80,192,228,0.15);
}
.industries-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.industries-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.industries-card-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--teal);
  transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.35s;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.industries-card-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; transition: filter 0.3s; }
.industries-card:hover .industries-card-icon { color: var(--teal-light); transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-1px); }
.industries-card:hover .industries-card-icon svg { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(80,192,228,0.5)); }
.industries-card-name {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin-bottom: 6px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: color 0.22s;
}
.industries-card:hover .industries-card-name { color: var(--gold-light); }
.industries-card-desc {
  font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  line-height: 1.55; flex: 1; position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: color 0.25s;
}
.industries-card:hover .industries-card-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.industries-card-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: color 0.25s;
}
.industries-card-arrow svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; transition: transform 0.25s; }
.industries-card:hover .industries-card-arrow { color: var(--teal-light); }
.industries-card:hover .industries-card-arrow svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

@media (max-width: 1200px) { .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .industries-scene { padding: 0 0 60px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ── Section transition band (dark → light) ── */
.section-transition {
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--bg-dark), var(--off-white));
  position: relative;
}
.section-transition-light {
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--off-white), var(--bg-dark));
  position: relative;
}
/* Interior page hero transition */
.page-hero-transition { display: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CUSTOM SCROLLBAR
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; height: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #0a0c12; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--teal), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 3px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--teal-light), var(--gold-light)); }
* { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--teal) #0a0c12; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL PROGRESS BAR (top of page)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 9999;
  height: 2px; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--teal-light) 100%);
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(80,192,228,0.4);
}

/* Custom cursor removed */

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE TRANSITION FLASH
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#page-flash {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-dark), rgba(80,192,228,0.08));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease;
}
#page-flash.flash-out { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 0.12s ease; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO HEADLINE TYPING EFFECT
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* Typing cursor removed */

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   3D TILT CARDS (case studies)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.case-card {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}
.case-card .case-card-inner {
  transition: transform 0.1s ease;
}

/* Nav underline consolidated above */

/* Nav CTA shimmer removed */

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LEADER CARDS — photo reveal on hover
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.leader-card {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.leader-avatar-photo {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.3s !important;
}
.leader-card:hover .leader-avatar-photo {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,168,130,0.2), 0 8px 24px rgba(12,31,63,0.15);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SOLUTION ITEM — animated number color
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.solution-item .solution-num {
  transition: color 0.25s ease, letter-spacing 0.25s ease;
}
.solution-item:hover .solution-num {
  color: var(--teal-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
}

/* Glass card idle border — static, no animation conflict */
.hs-card, .industries-card {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(80,192,228,0.06);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   METRIC ITEMS — gold accent on hover
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.metric-number {
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.metric-item:hover .metric-number { color: var(--gold); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER LINKS — teal underline slide
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer-contact a {
  position: relative;
}
.footer-contact a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transition: width 0.22s ease;
}
.footer-contact a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS STEPS — number color pulse on hover
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* process step hover handled in main rule */



/* Stagger initial state reset (JS controls these) */
.hs-card, .industries-card, .case-card {
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* Hide cursor elements on touch devices */
@media (hover: none) {
  #scroll-progress { display: none !important; }
}
/* Reduced motion: disable all gimmick animations */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* ── Sequential headline line fade-in ── */
.hs-headline-line {
  display: block;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: line-appear 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}
.hs-headline-line:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.hs-headline-line:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
.hs-headline-line:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.49s; }
@keyframes line-appear {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DETAILED SOLUTION/VERTICAL PAGE TEMPLATE
   Pillar sections with dense 4-card grids + engage band
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Pillar block */
.pillar-block { margin-bottom: 64px; }
.pillar-block:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.pillar-label {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dim); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pillar-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--bg-dark); margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

/* Dense card grid — 2 columns, 4 cards per pillar */
.pillar-cards {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2px; background: var(--gray-100);
}
.pillar-card {
  background: #FAFAF8; padding: 28px 26px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(29,39,51,0.07);
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
}
.pillar-card-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bg-dark); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 1.35;
}
.pillar-card-text {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Ancillary card — dashed border, distinct treatment */
.pillar-card.ancillary {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-left: 3px dashed var(--gold);
}
.pillar-card.ancillary:hover { border-left-color: var(--gold-light); }
.pillar-card-ancillary-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(184,168,130,0.1); padding: 3px 8px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Engage band — slim urgency strip between pillars and outcomes */
.engage-band {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.engage-band::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(80,192,228,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80,192,228,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}
.engage-band-inner {
  max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}
.engage-band-label {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.engage-band-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-style: italic;
  font-size: 19px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Outcomes — expanded 6-item grid */
.outcome-grid-wide {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2px; background: var(--gray-100); margin-top: 44px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pillar-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .outcome-grid-wide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .engage-band { padding: 36px 24px; }
  .engage-band-text { font-size: 16px; }
  .pillar-title { font-size: 20px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   APPLE-GLASS EFFECT — cards, panels, solution items
   Inner glow ring always present, shimmer sweep on hover
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Shared glass mixin applied via class */
.glass {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Inner glow ring — always visible, low intensity */
.glass::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -10%,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.08) 0%,
    transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

/* Shimmer sweep on hover */
.glass::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 40%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.09) 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 60%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
  transition: left 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}
.glass:hover::after { left: 150%; }
.glass:hover::before { opacity: 1.5; }
.glass > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Apply glass to existing card types on dark bg */
.hs-card, .industries-card {
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.4) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.4) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hs-card::after, .industries-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 40%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 60%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
  transition: left 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 3;
}
.hs-card:hover::after, .industries-card:hover::after { left: 150%; }

/* Solution items — glass border shimmer */
.solution-item {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.solution-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), transparent
  );
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.solution-item:hover::after { left: 150%; }

/* Pillar cards — glass shimmer on light bg */
.pillar-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.pillar-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.04) 40%,
    rgba(184,168,130,0.06) 50%,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.04) 60%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
  transition: left 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.pillar-card:hover::after { left: 150%; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO AURORA + FLOATING PARTICLES
   Flowing aurora bands (teal+gold) + upward-drifting particles
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Aurora layer — absolute inside hero-scene */
.hs-aurora {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Aurora band 1 — teal sweep */
.hs-aurora::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 180%; height: 260px;
  top: 15%; left: -40%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.04) 30%,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.08) 50%,
    rgba(80,192,228,0.04) 70%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: aurora-drift-1 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

/* Aurora band 2 — gold sweep, offset timing */
.hs-aurora::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 160%; height: 200px;
  top: 25%; left: -20%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(184,168,130,0.02) 30%,
    rgba(184,168,130,0.05) 50%,
    rgba(184,168,130,0.02) 70%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: aurora-drift-2 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

@keyframes aurora-drift-1 {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-8%) scaleY(1) rotate(-1deg); opacity: 0.6; }
  33%  { transform: translateX(4%) scaleY(1.3) rotate(0.5deg); opacity: 1; }
  66%  { transform: translateX(10%) scaleY(0.85) rotate(-0.5deg); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: translateX(-4%) scaleY(1.1) rotate(1deg); opacity: 0.7; }
}
@keyframes aurora-drift-2 {
  0%   { transform: translateX(6%) scaleY(0.9) rotate(0.5deg); opacity: 0.5; }
  40%  { transform: translateX(-10%) scaleY(1.2) rotate(-1deg); opacity: 0.9; }
  70%  { transform: translateX(4%) scaleY(1) rotate(0.3deg); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: translateX(-5%) scaleY(1.1) rotate(-0.5deg); opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* Floating particle canvas — injected by JS */
#hero-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION GRADIENT TRANSITION BANDS
   Smooth bridge between every bg-white/bg-off ↔ bg-dark change
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Between dark section → light section */
.transition-dark-light {
  height: 72px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--bg-dark) 0%, var(--off-white) 100%);
  display: block;
}
/* Between light section → dark section */
.transition-light-dark {
  height: 72px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--off-white) 0%, var(--bg-dark) 100%);
  display: block;
}
/* Between two light sections (white ↔ off-white) */
.transition-light-light {
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--off-white) 0%, var(--off-white) 100%);
  display: block;
}
.transition-off-white {
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--off-white) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
  display: block;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CAPABILITIES WHEEL — enlarged + glass node animations
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Orbital rotation animation for nodes */
@keyframes orbit-idle {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes orbit-reverse {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
}

/* Node glass shimmer */
.cap-node .node-glass-shimmer {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.cap-node:hover .node-glass-shimmer,
.cap-node.active .node-glass-shimmer {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Node pulse ring on active */
@keyframes node-pulse-ring {
  0%   { r: 38; opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { r: 52; opacity: 0; }
}
.cap-node.active .node-pulse {
  animation: node-pulse-ring 1.4s ease-out infinite;
}

/* Node glow on active */
.cap-node.active .node-circle-bg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(80,192,228,0.45));
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOMEPAGE CHECKLIST SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.checklist-section {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 80px 40px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.checklist-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(80,192,228,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80,192,228,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}
.checklist-inner {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px; align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.checklist-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.checklist-label::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.checklist-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.checklist-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.checklist-subtitle {
  font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.7;
}
.checklist-items {
  list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
}
.checklist-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.07);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.3);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-12px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.checklist-item.visible {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0);
}
.checklist-item:hover {
  background: rgba(80,192,228,0.06);
  border-left-color: var(--teal);
}
/* Stagger delays via nth-child */
.checklist-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.checklist-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.checklist-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.checklist-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.checklist-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.checklist-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.checklist-item:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.checklist-check {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(80,192,228,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--teal); font-size: 12px;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.checklist-item:hover .checklist-check {
  background: rgba(80,192,228,0.2); border-color: var(--teal);
}
.checklist-text {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-weight: 400;
}
.checklist-answer {
  margin-top: 28px; padding: 20px 24px;
  background: rgba(184,168,130,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,168,130,0.2);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.checklist-answer-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--gold-light); line-height: 1.6;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .checklist-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .checklist-section { padding: 60px 24px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PARTNERS PAGE — CLIENT GRID, FOOTPRINT, CREDENTIALS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Client logo grid */
.client-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(80,192,228,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.12);
}
.client-cell {
  padding: 26px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  background: rgba(13,21,32,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.client-cell::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 50%, transparent 80%);
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.client-cell:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(80,192,228,0.12);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.client-cell:hover::after { left: 150%; }
/* First 7 cells (top row) — brightest, most prominent */
.client-cell:nth-child(-n+7) {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size: 15.5px;
}
.client-cell:nth-child(-n+7):hover { color: var(--white); }

/* Footprint stats */
.footprint-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.footprint-stat {
  padding: 32px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}
.footprint-stat:hover { background: rgba(80,192,228,0.05); }
.footprint-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 44px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footprint-num span { font-size: 28px; color: var(--teal); }
.footprint-label {
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
  line-height: 1.5; max-width: 140px; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Recognition / Credentials grid */
.cred-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.cred-card {
  background: #FAFAF8;
  padding: 32px 28px;
}
.cred-card-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.cred-list {
  list-style: none;
}
.cred-list li {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray-700);
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
}
.cred-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 16px;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
}
.cred-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .client-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .footprint-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .client-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .client-cell { font-size: 11px; padding: 14px 8px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CASE STUDIES — FILTER BAR + OUTCOME ITEMS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cs-filter-bar {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.1);
  position: sticky; top: 68px; z-index: 90;
  padding: 0 40px;
}
.cs-filter-inner {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px;
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.cs-filter-btn {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 2px; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.2);
  background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.cs-filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal);
}
.cs-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--teal); color: var(--bg-dark);
  border-color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700;
}

.case-outcomes {
  margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.case-outcome-item {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-500);
  padding: 4px 0; line-height: 1.5;
}
.case-outcome-item { color: var(--teal-dim); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CASE STUDY BANNER (on industry pages)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cs-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, rgba(80,192,228,0.06) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.15);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 18px 28px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px; margin: 0 40px 60px;
  max-width: calc(var(--max) - 0px);
  margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.cs-banner-text {
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.5;
}
.cs-banner-text strong { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }
.cs-banner-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
}
.cs-banner-link svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.cs-banner-link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); gap: 10px; }
.cs-banner-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cs-filter-bar { padding: 0 20px; }
  .cs-banner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; margin: 0 20px 40px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ECOSYSTEM DEPTH GRID (partners page)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.eco-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(80,192,228,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,192,228,0.12);
}
.eco-card {
  background: rgba(13,21,32,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 28px 26px;
  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}
.eco-card:hover { background: rgba(80,192,228,0.06); }
.eco-card-header {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.eco-card-name {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); line-height: 1.35;
}
.eco-card-count {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.eco-card-desc {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42); line-height: 1.65;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .eco-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}