/* ============================================================
   PLETHORA DIGITAL — Main Stylesheet
   Palette: Deep Navy + Electric Teal
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1. DESIGN TOKENS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Colours */
  --bg:           #080E18;
  --bg-2:         #0D1820;
  --bg-3:         #111E2D;
  --bg-card:      #0F1A28;
  --bg-teal-dim:  rgba(0,200,150,.06);
  --border:       #1E2D40;
  --border-light: #263A50;

  --text:         #F0F4F8;
  --text-2:       #8BA0B4;
  --text-3:       #506070;

  --accent:       #00C896;
  --accent-2:     #00E6AD;
  --accent-dim:   rgba(0,200,150,.12);

  /* Typography */
  --font-head: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter',   sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-py:   100px;
  --section-py-sm: 64px;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius:    12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --dur:  220ms;
}

/* ── 2. RESET ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font: inherit; }

/* ── 3. TYPOGRAPHY ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; }

p { color: var(--text-2); }

.text-accent  { color: var(--accent); }
.text-muted   { color: var(--text-2); }
.text-center  { text-align: center; }
.text-sm      { font-size: .875rem; }

/* ── 4. LAYOUT ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.container--narrow { max-width: 780px; }

section { position: relative; }

.section-py   { padding: var(--section-py) 0; }
.section-py-sm{ padding: var(--section-py-sm) 0; }

.bg-2  { background: var(--bg-2); }
.bg-3  { background: var(--bg-3); }
.bg-teal-dim { background: var(--bg-teal-dim); }

/* Grid helpers */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between{ display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-16 { gap: 16px; }

/* ── 5. BUTTONS ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #03100D;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-2);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,200,150,.28);
}
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); box-shadow: none; }

.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }

.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: rgba(0,200,150,.5);
  background: rgba(0,200,150,.07);
}

.btn-lg { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 18px; font-size: .8125rem; }

/* Arrow icon */
.btn .arrow { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); font-style: normal; }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── Hero context — generous sizing + visual hierarchy ── */
.hero__ctas .btn,
.svc-hero__ctas .btn {
  padding: 17px 40px;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.hero__ctas .btn-sm,
.svc-hero__ctas .btn-sm {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: .9375rem;
}
/* Primary button: subtle at-rest glow for dominance in hero */
.hero__ctas .btn-primary,
.svc-hero__ctas .btn-primary {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,200,150,.18);
}
.hero__ctas .btn-primary:hover,
.svc-hero__ctas .btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,200,150,.38);
}

/* ── 6. EYEBROW / LABELS ──────────────────────────────────── */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── 7. SECTION HEADING BLOCK ─────────────────────────────── */
.section-head {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.section-head--center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-head p  { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 560px; }
.section-head--center p { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ── 8. DIVIDER LINE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}

/* ── 9. NAVIGATION ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  background: rgba(8,14,24,.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,14,24,.97);
}

/* WordPress admin bar offset — push header below the 32px bar */
body.admin-bar .site-header { top: 32px; }
@media screen and (max-width: 782px) {
  body.admin-bar .site-header { top: 46px; }
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 70px;
  gap: 32px;
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-logo .logo-dim  { color: var(--text); }
.site-logo .logo-accent { color: var(--accent); }

/* Nav links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  padding: 7px 14px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

/* Mobile toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}

/* ── Services dropdown ──────────────────────────────────── */
/* Parent li: flex row so link + chevron sit inline */
.nav-has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Services link — tight right padding, chevron sits flush */
.nav-services-link {
  padding-right: 4px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 var(--radius-sm) !important;
}

/* Chevron toggle button — minimal, unobtrusive */
.nav-dropdown-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-3);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-btn,
.nav-dropdown-btn[aria-expanded="true"],
.nav-dropdown-btn:hover { color: var(--text-2); }
.nav-dropdown-btn svg {
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 220ms var(--ease);
}
.nav-dropdown-btn[aria-expanded="true"] svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Dropdown panel — premium flat dark card */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;          /* flush, no dead zone */
  left: 0;
  min-width: 228px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 10px;
  padding: 0 0 8px;
  list-style: none;
  z-index: 910;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.25),
    0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
    0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  /* hidden state — JS-driven via .is-open */
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  transition: opacity 160ms var(--ease),
              transform 160ms var(--ease),
              visibility 160ms;
}

/* Teal top accent glow */
.nav-dropdown::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), rgba(0,200,150,.3) 60%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Open state — added by JS */
.nav-dropdown.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown li { margin: 0; padding: 0; }

/* Section label (optional future use) */
.nav-dropdown__label {
  padding: 10px 20px 6px;
  font-size: .6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}

.nav-dropdown a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 11px 20px 11px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .005em;
  color: var(--text-2);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color 120ms var(--ease),
              background 120ms var(--ease),
              border-left-color 120ms var(--ease);
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover,
.nav-dropdown a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  outline: none;
}
.nav-dropdown a.active {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(0,200,150,.04);
}

/* ── Enhanced service items (name + description layout) ── */
.nav-dropdown a.nav-dropdown__svc {
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 11px 20px 11px 16px;
}
.nav-dropdown__svc-name {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-2);
  transition: color 120ms var(--ease);
}
.nav-dropdown__svc-desc {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--text-3);
  line-height: 1.45;
  white-space: normal;
  transition: color 120ms var(--ease);
}
.nav-dropdown a.nav-dropdown__svc:hover .nav-dropdown__svc-name,
.nav-dropdown a.nav-dropdown__svc:focus-visible .nav-dropdown__svc-name { color: var(--text); }
.nav-dropdown a.nav-dropdown__svc:hover .nav-dropdown__svc-desc,
.nav-dropdown a.nav-dropdown__svc:focus-visible .nav-dropdown__svc-desc { color: var(--text-2); }
.nav-dropdown a.nav-dropdown__svc.active .nav-dropdown__svc-name { color: var(--accent); }

/* Widen dropdown to accommodate descriptions */
#nav-dropdown-services { min-width: 298px; }

/* Mobile drawer */
.nav-mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 70px 0 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 24px;
  z-index: 899;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.nav-mobile.open { display: flex; }
.nav-mobile a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav-mobile a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.nav-mobile .btn { margin-top: 12px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; color: #03100D; }
/* Mobile sub-items (service pages under Services) */
.nav-mobile__sub {
  padding-left: 32px !important;
  font-size: .9375rem !important;
  color: var(--text-3, #6b7a8f) !important;
}
.nav-mobile__sub:hover { color: var(--accent) !important; }

/* ── 10. HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle grid bg */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  opacity: .35;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Teal glow */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0,200,150,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.hero__title {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.hero__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.hero__sub {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-2);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero__scroll {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 64px;
  font-size: .8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 40px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--text-3);
}

/* ── 10b. HERO SLIDER ────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Grid stacking — all slides in same cell, fade in/out */
.hero-slider {
  display: grid;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-slide {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Navigation bar: [← · · →] [01 / 02] */
.hero-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Prev / Next arrow buttons */
.hero-nav__arrow {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              background var(--dur) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.hero-nav__arrow:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-dim);
}
.hero-nav__arrow:active { transform: scale(.9); }
.hero-nav__arrow:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* Dot indicators (inside hero-nav) */
.hero-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border-light);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.hero-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.5);
}
.hero-dot:hover:not(.active) { background: var(--text-3); }
.hero-dot:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* Counter — pushed to far right */
.hero-nav__counter {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: .8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--text-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
#heroCurrent { color: var(--text); font-weight: 700; }
.hero-nav__sep { color: var(--border-light); }

/* Thin auto-play progress bar across the section bottom */
.hero-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 0%;
  opacity: .6;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-progress.running {
  transition: width linear;
}

/* ── 10c. HERO MEDIA LAYOUTS ─────────────────────────────── */

/* --- Background Media --- */
.hero--bg-media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__bg-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero__bg-img,
.hero__bg-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

/* Overlay intensities (::after pseudo-element) */
.hero--bg-media .container,
.hero--bg-media .hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero--overlay-none::after   { display: none; }
.hero--overlay-light::after  { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: rgba(8,14,24,.30); pointer-events: none; }
.hero--overlay-dark::after   { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: rgba(8,14,24,.55); pointer-events: none; }
.hero--overlay-heavy::after  { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: rgba(8,14,24,.75); pointer-events: none; }

/* Slider-mode bg-media: overlay lives on the slide div, not the section */
.hero-slide__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-slide__overlay--none  { display: none; }
.hero-slide__overlay--light { background: rgba(8,14,24,.30); }
.hero-slide__overlay--dark  { background: rgba(8,14,24,.55); }
.hero-slide__overlay--heavy { background: rgba(8,14,24,.75); }

/* Slider bg-media slide: inner stacks above overlay */
.hero-slide--bg-media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide--bg-media .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-slide--bg-media .hero__bg-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* --- Split Layout --- */
.hero--split,
.hero-slide--split {
  /* wrapper section or slide has nothing extra to add beyond the grid inside */
}
.hero__split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 70vh;
}

/* Media box */
.hero__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__media img,
.hero__media video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

/* Box style — card with shadow */
.hero__split--box .hero__media,
.hero--split-box   .hero__media {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

/* Bleed style — negative margin, full-height */
.hero__split--bleed .hero__media,
.hero--split-bleed  .hero__media {
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--section-py, 100px));
  margin-bottom: calc(-1 * var(--section-py, 100px));
  align-self: stretch;
  min-height: 500px;
}

/* Embed (YouTube / Vimeo) aspect-ratio wrapper */
.hero__embed {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 */
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.hero__embed iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

/* Media video inside split */
.hero__media-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Slider-mode split: each slide fills its grid cell */
.hero-slide--split .hero__split {
  min-height: 70vh;
}

/* Responsive — stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero__split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  /* On mobile, force media below text regardless of split_side */
  .hero__split .hero__media { order: 2; }
  .hero__split .hero__inner { order: 1; }

  /* Bleed reset on mobile */
  .hero__split--bleed .hero__media,
  .hero--split-bleed  .hero__media {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    min-height: 240px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }
}

/* Slider wrapper section for multi-slide */
.hero--slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero--slider-wrap .hero__scroll {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── 11. LOGO STRIP ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.logo-strip {
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-2);
}
.logo-strip__label {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
/* ── Text tag fallback (no images) ── */
.logo-strip__grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.logo-strip__item {
  width: 120px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  opacity: .5;
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.logo-strip__item:hover { opacity: .8; }
.logo-strip__item--text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--text-3);
  padding: 0 20px;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Image Logo Carousel ─────────────────────── */
.logo-carousel { position: relative; }

.logo-carousel__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Prev / Next buttons — hidden until JS adds .is-carousel */
.logo-carousel__btn {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: none;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-2);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s;
}
.logo-carousel__btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #000;
}
.logo-carousel.is-carousel .logo-carousel__btn { display: flex; }

/* Viewport — clips overflowing items */
.logo-carousel__vp {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Track — slides horizontally */
.logo-carousel__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

/* Each logo cell — desktop: 160px wide */
.logo-carousel__item {
  flex: 0 0 160px;
  height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* The actual logo image */
.logo-carousel__item .client-logo {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: invert(1) grayscale(1) opacity(0.5);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  transition: filter .45s ease, transform .4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.logo-carousel__item:hover .client-logo {
  filter: invert(0) grayscale(0) opacity(1);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Dots — hidden until JS adds .is-carousel */
.logo-carousel__dots {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.logo-carousel.is-carousel .logo-carousel__dots { display: flex; }

.logo-carousel__dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--border-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background .25s, transform .25s, width .25s;
}
.logo-carousel__dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ── Mobile (≤ 768px): peek carousel — 2.5 logos visible ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Hide prev/next arrows — touch swipe is enough */
  .logo-carousel.is-carousel .logo-carousel__btn { display: none; }

  /* 2.5 logos visible → third logo peeks, hinting at more */
  .logo-carousel__item { flex: 0 0 calc(100% / 2.5); height: 52px; padding: 0 14px; }

  /* Bar-style progress dots */
  .logo-carousel__dots { gap: 5px; margin-top: 14px; }
  .logo-carousel__dot  { width: 20px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px; transform: none !important; }
  .logo-carousel__dot.active { width: 28px; background: var(--accent); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ── 12. PROBLEM SECTION ──────────────────────────────────── */
.problem {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.problem__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.problem__text h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.problem__text p  { margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.0625rem; }
.problem__text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.problem__visual {
  position: relative;
}
.problem__card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
}
.problem__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.problem__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.problem__stat-label {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.problem__card-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin: 20px 0; }

/* ── 13. PILLARS (3-card system) ──────────────────────────── */
.pillars {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--bg-2);
}
.pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 300ms var(--ease);
}
.pillar-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-light); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.pillar-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.pillar-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pillar-card__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.pillar-card h3 { margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.pillar-card p  { font-size: .9375rem; line-height: 1.7; }

.pillar-card__services {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.pillar-card__services span {
  font-size: .8125rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.pillar-card__services span::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: .75rem;
}

/* ── 14. WHY US ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}
.why__bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}
.why__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.why__item-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: .875rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.why__item-text h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.why__item-text p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-2); }

.why__visual {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.why__box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
}
.why__box-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.why__metric {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.why__metric:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.why__metric-label { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-2); }
.why__metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ── 15. CASE HIGHLIGHTS ──────────────────────────────────── */
.cases {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--bg-2);
}
.case-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.case-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }

.case-card__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  color: var(--accent);
  width: fit-content;
}
.case-card h3 { font-size: 1.1875rem; }
.case-card__challenge { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-2); }
.case-card__result {
  background: var(--bg-teal-dim);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,150,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
}
.case-card__result-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.case-card__result-label {
  font-size: .8125rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}
.case-card__link {
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.case-card__link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ── 16. SELECTIVE SECTION ────────────────────────────────── */
.selective {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.selective__inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.selective h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.selective p  { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: var(--text-2); margin-bottom: 40px; }

/* ── 17. CTA BAND ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--bg-teal-dim);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,200,150,.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,200,150,.12);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-band h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-band p  { margin-bottom: 36px; font-size: 1.0625rem; }
.cta-band__btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── 18. PAGE HERO (inner pages) ─────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  padding: 75px 0 80px;
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  opacity: .25;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 500px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0,200,150,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 720px; }

/* ── BREADCRUMBS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumb {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2px 0;
  padding-top: calc(70px + 2px); /* offset fixed 70px nav */
}
body.admin-bar .breadcrumb          { padding-top: calc(70px + 32px + 2px); }
@media screen and (max-width: 782px) {
  body.admin-bar .breadcrumb        { padding-top: calc(70px + 46px + 2px); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .breadcrumb { display: none; }
}
.breadcrumb__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.breadcrumb__item { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.breadcrumb__sep-item { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.breadcrumb__link {
  font-size: .8125rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.breadcrumb__link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumb__current {
  font-size: .8125rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 280px;
}
.breadcrumb__sep {
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin: 0 2px;
}
.page-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.page-hero p  { font-size: 1.125rem; color: var(--text-2); }

/* Page hero CTA row */
.page-hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.page-hero__ctas .btn {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.page-hero__ctas .btn-primary { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,200,150,.18); }
.page-hero__ctas .btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,200,150,.38); }

/* Flat ghost buttons in all hero contexts (no frosted-glass blur) */
.hero__ctas .btn-ghost,
.svc-hero__ctas .btn-ghost,
.page-hero__ctas .btn-ghost {
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--border-light);
}
.hero__ctas .btn-ghost:hover,
.svc-hero__ctas .btn-ghost:hover,
.page-hero__ctas .btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  color: var(--text);
}

/* ── 19. APPROACH PAGE ────────────────────────────────────── */
.approach-intro {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.approach-intro__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Framework steps */
.framework {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--bg-2);
}
.framework__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.framework__steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: calc(100% / 6);
  right: calc(100% / 6);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--border), var(--accent));
}
.framework__step {
  padding: 0 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.framework__step-num {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.framework__step h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.framework__step p  { font-size: .9375rem; }

/* Process steps */
.process {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.process__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 36px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.process__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.process__num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--border-light);
  line-height: 1;
}
.process__content h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* ── 20. SERVICES PAGE ────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-intro {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.service-cluster {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.service-cluster:nth-child(even) { background: var(--bg-2); }

.service-cluster__header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.service-cluster__label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-cluster h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
.service-cluster__desc { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: var(--text-2); }

.service-items {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.service-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.service-item:hover { border-color: var(--border-light); }
.service-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.service-item h4::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-item p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-2); }

.fit-block {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.fit-block__col {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 32px;
}
.fit-block__col--yes { border-top: 2px solid var(--accent); }
.fit-block__col--no  { border-top: 2px solid var(--border-light); }
.fit-block__title {
  font-size: .8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.fit-block__col--yes .fit-block__title { color: var(--accent); }
.fit-block__col--no .fit-block__title  { color: var(--text-3); }
.fit-block__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.fit-block__list li {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.fit-block__col--yes .fit-block__list li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }
.fit-block__col--no  .fit-block__list li::before { content: '✕'; color: var(--text-3); font-weight: 700; }

/* ── 21. CASE STUDIES PAGE ────────────────────────────────── */
.case-studies-grid {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.case-study-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.case-study-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.case-study-card__body { padding: 32px; }
.case-study-card__tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.tag {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.case-study-card__metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.metric-box { text-align: center; }
.metric-box__num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
}
.metric-box__label {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

/* ── 22. ABOUT PAGE ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-founder {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.about-founder__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}
.about-founder__image {
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-3);
  font-size: .875rem;
}
.about-founder__text h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.about-founder__text p  { margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.0625rem; }
.about-founder__text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.about-values {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--bg-2);
}
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
}
.value-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}
.value-card h3 { font-size: 1.125rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }

.about-model {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.about-model__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ── 23. INSIGHTS / BLOG ──────────────────────────────────── */
.insights-hero {
  padding: 150px 0 80px;
}
.insights-grid {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.post-card__thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-card__thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 400ms var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.post-card__body {
  padding: 24px 28px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.post-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.post-card__cat {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.post-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover h3 { color: var(--accent); }
.post-card p  { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-2); flex: 1; }
.post-card__read {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* Single post */
.post-content {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.post-content__header {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.post-content__header .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.post-content__body {
  max-width: 780px;
}
.post-content__body h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
}
.post-content__body h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 32px 0 12px; }
.post-content__body p  { margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-2); }
.post-content__body ul,
.post-content__body ol {
  margin: 0 0 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.post-content__body li { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.7; }
.post-content__body ul li { list-style: disc; }
.post-content__body ol li { list-style: decimal; }
.post-content__body strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── 24. LEGAL / PROSE PAGES ──────────────────────────────── */
.legal-hero {
  padding: 80px 0 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.legal-hero h1 { margin-top: 12px; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); }
.legal-body { padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.prose h2 {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin: 40px 0 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.125rem; margin: 28px 0 10px; color: var(--text); }
.prose p  { margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-2); }
.prose a  { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose ul,
.prose ol { margin: 0 0 20px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.prose li { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.7; }
.prose ul li { list-style: disc; }
.prose ol li { list-style: decimal; }
.prose strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── 25. CONTACT PAGE ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact-info p  { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: var(--text-2); margin-bottom: 40px; }

.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.contact-detail__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-detail__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-detail__text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-detail__text span { font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--text-2); }

.contact-trust {
  padding: 28px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.contact-trust__title {
  font-size: .8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.contact-trust__items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.contact-trust__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
}
.contact-trust__item::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CF7 Form */
.pd-form .wpcf7-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.pd-form .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.pd-form .form-row--full { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

.pd-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-2);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.pd-form input[type="text"],
.pd-form input[type="email"],
.pd-form input[type="tel"],
.pd-form input[type="url"],
.pd-form select,
.pd-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .9375rem;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.pd-form input:focus,
.pd-form select:focus,
.pd-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
.pd-form input::placeholder,
.pd-form textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-3); }
.pd-form select { cursor: pointer; }
.pd-form textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.pd-form .wpcf7-submit {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #03100D;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.pd-form .wpcf7-submit:hover { background: var(--accent-2); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.pd-form .wpcf7-not-valid-tip { font-size: .78rem; color: #FF6B6B; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ── 25. FOOTER ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 72px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}
.footer-brand .site-logo { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 280px;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.footer-social a:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: .8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-contact-item strong {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.footer-contact-item span, .footer-contact-item a {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: .825rem; color: var(--text-3); }
.footer-bottom a { font-size: .825rem; color: var(--text-3); transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ── 26. 404 ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.not-found {
  padding: 200px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.not-found__num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--border-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.not-found h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ── 27. UTILITIES ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mt-8  { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mb-8  { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mb-16 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mb-32 { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.mb-48 { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.hidden-mobile { display: block; }

/* Fade in animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.animate-in { animation: fadeInUp 600ms var(--ease) both; }
.delay-1 { animation-delay: 100ms; }
.delay-2 { animation-delay: 200ms; }
.delay-3 { animation-delay: 300ms; }

/* ── 28. RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --section-py: 80px; --section-py-sm: 48px; }
  .grid-4         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .why__grid      { gap: 48px; }
  .contact-grid   { gap: 48px; }
  .service-cluster__header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-py: 64px; --section-py-sm: 40px; }

  h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }

  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  .hero { padding: 80px 0 56px; }
  .hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-nav { margin-top: 36px; gap: 10px; }
  .hero-nav__arrow { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .hero-nav__counter { font-size: .75rem; }

  .grid-2,
  .grid-3,
  .problem__grid,
  .why__grid,
  .approach-intro__grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .about-founder__grid,
  .about-model__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }

  .framework__steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .framework__steps::before { display: none; }

  .service-items { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fit-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-study-card__metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }

  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
  .why__visual { display: none; }
  .hidden-mobile { display: none; }
  .pd-form .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero { padding: 60px 0 60px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .hero__scroll { display: none; }
  .cta-band__btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .logo-strip__grid { gap: 16px; }
  .logo-strip__item { width: 90px; }
  .logo-carousel__item { flex: 0 0 calc(100% / 2.5); padding: 0 10px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   29. SERVICE PAGES — shared component styles
   All classes prefixed svc- or use BEM on component roots.
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Section header shared pattern ───────────────────────── */
.svc-section-hd {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.svc-section-hd h2 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.svc-section-intro {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── Hero ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.svc-hero {
  padding-top: 70px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Subtle grid pattern */
.svc-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  opacity: .18;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Teal glow */
.svc-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -80px;
  width: 600px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0,200,150,.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.svc-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 800px;
}
.svc-hero__h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
.svc-hero__sub {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.svc-hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.svc-hero__trust {
  font-size: .8125rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.svc-hero__trust::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 16px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--text-3);
}

/* ── Why ("Designed For...") cards ────────────────────────── */
.svc-why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
/* Hover animation on why value cards */
.svc-why__grid .value-card {
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.svc-why__grid .value-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── Problems ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.svc-problems--dark { background: var(--bg-2); }
.svc-problems__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.svc-problem-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: border-left-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.svc-problem-card:hover { border-left-color: var(--accent); }
.svc-problem-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.svc-problem-card__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0;
}
.svc-problem-card__body {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Deliverables ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.svc-deliverables__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.svc-deliverable-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.svc-deliverable-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
/* Top teal accent line on hover */
.svc-deliverable-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 250ms var(--ease);
}
.svc-deliverable-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-deliverable-card__num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 28px; height: 26px;
  padding: 0 8px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.svc-deliverable-card__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.svc-deliverable-card__body {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Process steps ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.svc-process--alt { background: var(--bg-2); }
.svc-process__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
/* Override .framework__step for vertical process layout */
.svc-process__list .framework__step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: left;
}
.svc-process__list .framework__step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.svc-process__list .framework__step-num {
  width: auto; height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--border-light);
  line-height: 1;
  position: static;
  z-index: auto;
  display: block;
}
.svc-process__list .framework__step-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.svc-process__list .framework__step-body p {
  font-size: .9375rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Case study cards ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.svc-cases__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.svc-case-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.svc-case-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.svc-case-card__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  color: var(--accent);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.svc-case-card__block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.svc-case-card__heading {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.svc-case-card__block p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
/* Metric highlight — styled like .case-card__result */
.svc-case-card__metric {
  background: var(--bg-teal-dim);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,150,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-top: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ── Pricing ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.pricing-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.pricing-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--accent), 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 200, 150, .10);
}
.pricing-card--featured:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.pricing-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #000;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px;
  left: 28px;
}
.pricing-card__name {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0;
}
.pricing-card__price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pricing-card__amount {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1;
}
.pricing-card__billing {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.pricing-card__desc {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
.pricing-card__features {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}
.pricing-card__features li {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.pricing-card__features li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: .45em;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.pricing-card__cta {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ── Service Ladder (4-column comparison) ─────────────────── */
.svc-ladder { background: var(--bg-2); }
.service-ladder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: start;
}
.service-ladder__col {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.service-ladder__col:hover { border-color: var(--border-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.service-ladder__col--active {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--accent), 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 200, 150, .10);
}
.service-ladder__col--active:hover { transform: none; }
.service-ladder__active-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #000;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 20px;
}
.service-ladder__eyebrow {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .7rem !important;
}
.service-ladder__name {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  margin: 0;
}
.service-ladder__summary {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
.service-ladder__ideal {
  font-size: .8125rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.service-ladder__ideal-label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.service-ladder__price {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0;
}
.service-ladder__cta {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: .8125rem;
  padding: 10px 14px;
}

/* ── CTA band overrides for service pages ─────────────────── */
.cta-band__h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.cta-band__body {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.cta-band__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* ── FAQ accordion ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.svc-faq { background: var(--bg); }
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.faq-item__q {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: none;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: .9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  transition: background 150ms var(--ease), color 150ms var(--ease);
}
.faq-item__q:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.025); }
.faq-item--open .faq-item__q {
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(0,200,150,.03);
}
.faq-item__chevron {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 250ms var(--ease), color 250ms var(--ease);
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.faq-item--open .faq-item__chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--accent);
}
/* Smooth height animation */
.faq-item__a {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  padding: 0 24px;
  transition: max-height 320ms cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              padding 320ms cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.faq-item__a[hidden] {
  display: block; /* override HTML hidden attr so CSS controls visibility */
  max-height: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.faq-item__a:not([hidden]) {
  max-height: 600px;
  padding-top: 4px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
}
.faq-item__a p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Responsive: service page components ──────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .service-ladder { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .svc-cases__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .svc-hero { padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
  .svc-hero::before { opacity: .12; }
  .svc-hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .svc-why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-problems__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-deliverables__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-cases__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-ladder { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .svc-process__list .framework__step { grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .svc-process__list .framework__step-num { font-size: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .service-ladder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-section-hd { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .svc-process__list .framework__step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; padding: 28px 0; }
  .svc-process__list .framework__step-num { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}