    :root {
      /* === Primary: Jobpac-aligned orange (dominant) === */
      --orange-700: #B43F0F;   /* deep orange — hover, dark warm accents */
      --orange-600: #D14E15;   /* mid-deep — pulse, dots */
      --orange-500: #E85D1F;   /* PRIMARY brand orange (CTAs, accents) */
      --orange-400: #F47D44;   /* lighter brand */
      --orange-300: #FBA982;   /* soft tint */
      --orange-100: #FCE5D6;   /* badge bg, warm card bg */
      --orange-50:  #FFF6EE;   /* pale tint bg */

      /* === Ink: deep navy/charcoal (contrast & dark surfaces) === */
      --ink-900:    #0E1729;   /* deepest — footer/CTA dark gradient */
      --ink-800:    #142038;   /* dark surface, navy body */
      --ink-700:    #1A2A47;   /* mid-deep navy */
      --ink-500:    #2E3B53;   /* mid navy */
      --ink-300:    #6E7A93;   /* soft navy text */
      --ink-100:    #DFE3EC;   /* very light navy */
      --ink-50:     #F2F4F8;   /* pale navy bg */

      --cream:     #FAF6EE;
      --white:     #FFFFFF;
      --ink:       #142038;    /* default text */

      --gray-700:  #4A5160;
      --gray-500:  #7A8195;
      --gray-300:  #C5C9D2;
      --gray-100:  #E8EAEF;

      --font-display: 'Cabinet Grotesk', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
      --font-body: 'DM Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

      --fs-h1:    clamp(2.75rem, 5.2vw, 5rem);
      --fs-h2:    clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.25rem);
      --fs-h3:    clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
      --fs-lead:  clamp(1.0625rem, 1.2vw, 1.25rem);
      --fs-body:  1.0625rem;
      --fs-small: 0.875rem;
      --fs-eyebrow: 0.8125rem;

      --container: 1240px;
      --gutter: 1.5rem;

      --r-pill: 999px;
      --r-card: 24px;
      --r-tight: 12px;

      --shadow-soft:  0 8px 32px -12px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.10);
      --shadow-float: 0 28px 64px -20px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.20);
      --shadow-card:  0 2px 12px -4px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.06);
    }

    html, body { overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100%; }
    *, *::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: var(--fs-body);
      line-height: 1.55;
      color: var(--ink);
      background: var(--cream);
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }
    img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
    button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; color: inherit; }
    a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
    ::selection { background: var(--orange-300); color: var(--ink); }

    .wrap {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: var(--container);
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding-inline: var(--gutter);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      line-height: 1.05;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); font-weight: 800; }
    h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
    h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

    .eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--orange-700);
    }
    .eyebrow::before {
      content: "";
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--orange-500);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       Buttons
       ============================================================ */
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
      border-radius: var(--r-pill);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      transition: transform 200ms ease, background-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .btn-primary { background: var(--orange-500); color: var(--white); }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--orange-700); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--gray-300); }
    .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .btn-dark { background: var(--ink-900); color: var(--white); }
    .btn-dark:hover { background: var(--orange-700); }
    .btn .arr { display: inline-block; transition: transform 200ms ease; }
    .btn:hover .arr { transform: translateX(3px); }

    /* ============================================================
       Header / Nav with mega-menu dropdown
       ============================================================ */
    .site-header {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 50;
      background: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.85);
      backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(12px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(12px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.06);
    }
    .nav {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 76px;
    }
    .brand {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.7rem;
    }
    .brand-logo {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background-image: url("buoy-logo.png?v=2");
      background-size: contain;
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      background-position: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .brand-text {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .brand-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .brand-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gray-500);
      margin-top: 3px;
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 2rem;
      list-style: none;
    }
    .nav-links > li { position: relative; }
    .nav-links > li > a {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      transition: color 200ms;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.3rem;
      padding: 1.5rem 0; /* enlarge hover target so dropdown bridges */
    }
    .nav-links > li > a:hover { color: var(--orange-700); }
    .has-dropdown > a::after {
      content: "";
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      border: solid var(--gray-500);
      border-width: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0;
      transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);
      transition: transform 250ms, border-color 200ms;
      margin-left: 0.2rem;
    }
    .has-dropdown:hover > a::after {
      transform: rotate(-135deg) translateY(2px);
      border-color: var(--orange-700);
    }

    /* Mega menu dropdown */
    .dropdown {
      position: absolute;
      top: 100%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
      padding-top: 8px; /* gap bridge */
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 220ms ease, visibility 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
      z-index: 100;
    }
    .has-dropdown:hover .dropdown,
    .has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
      pointer-events: auto;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    .dropdown-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--r-card);
      box-shadow:
        0 4px 6px -1px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.04),
        0 24px 56px -16px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.20);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      width: 580px;
      border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    }
    .dropdown-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 1.75rem;
    }
    .dropdown-col h6 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--orange-700);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    }
    .dropdown-col ul {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.1rem;
    }
    .dropdown-col a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem;
      margin-inline: -0.65rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      transition: background 150ms, color 150ms;
    }
    .dropdown-col a:hover {
      background: var(--orange-50);
      color: var(--orange-700);
    }
    .dropdown-col a .item-arr {
      margin-left: auto;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 150ms, transform 150ms;
      color: var(--orange-700);
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .dropdown-col a:hover .item-arr {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateX(2px);
    }
    .dropdown-col a .item-desc {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--gray-500);
      margin-top: 0.1rem;
    }
    .dropdown-col a:hover .item-desc { color: var(--orange-700); opacity: 0.8; }

    .nav-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: center; }
    .nav-cta { padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }

    @media (max-width: 1080px) {
      .nav-links { display: none; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       Hero
       ============================================================ */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      padding-top: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
      padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .hero-text { max-width: 600px; }
    .hero h1 { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
    .hero h1 .em {
      color: var(--orange-500);
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .hero-lead {
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      font-size: var(--fs-lead);
      color: var(--gray-700);
      line-height: 1.6;
      max-width: 520px;
    }
    .hero-actions {
      margin-top: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .hero-meta {
      margin-top: 2.25rem;
      display: flex;
      gap: 2.5rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .hero-meta .meta-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; }
    .hero-meta .num {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.75rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      color: var(--orange-700);
    }
    .hero-meta .lbl { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--gray-500); }

    .hero-visual {
      position: relative;
      aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
      max-width: 560px;
      justify-self: end;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .blob {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: var(--orange-400);
      border-radius: 60% 40% 55% 45% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
      transform: rotate(-8deg);
    }
    .blob-mint {
      position: absolute;
      width: 140px;
      height: 140px;
      bottom: -20px;
      left: -30px;
      background: var(--orange-300);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    /* Hero dashboard mockup */
    .mockup {
      position: absolute;
      top: 8%; left: 8%; right: 8%; bottom: 8%;
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 18px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
      padding: 1.25rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
      transform: rotate(-3deg);
      transition: transform 600ms ease;
    }
    .hero-visual:hover .mockup { transform: rotate(-1deg) translateY(-4px); }
    .mockup-head {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    }
    .mockup-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .mockup-dots { display: flex; gap: 5px; }
    .mockup-dots span { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gray-300); }
    .mockup-dots span:nth-child(1) { background: var(--orange-500); }
    .mockup-dots span:nth-child(2) { background: var(--orange-300); }
    .mockup-dots span:nth-child(3) { background: var(--orange-300); }
    .mockup-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
    .mockup-stat { background: var(--orange-50); border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.75rem; }
    .mockup-stat .lbl {
      font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--gray-500);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }
    .mockup-stat .val {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--orange-700); margin-top: 0.15rem;
    }
    .mockup-stat:nth-child(2) { background: var(--orange-100); }
    .mockup-stat:nth-child(2) .val { color: var(--orange-700); }
    .mockup-chart {
      flex: 1;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--orange-50) 0%, transparent 100%);
      border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.75rem;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 6px;
    }
    .mockup-chart .bar { flex: 1; background: var(--orange-500); border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0; opacity: 0.85; }
    .mockup-chart .bar:nth-child(1) { height: 35%; }
    .mockup-chart .bar:nth-child(2) { height: 55%; background: var(--ink-700); opacity: 0.9; }
    .mockup-chart .bar:nth-child(3) { height: 42%; }
    .mockup-chart .bar:nth-child(4) { height: 70%; background: var(--ink-800); opacity: 0.95; }
    .mockup-chart .bar:nth-child(5) { height: 60%; }
    .mockup-chart .bar:nth-child(6) { height: 85%; opacity: 1; background: var(--orange-700); }
    .mockup-chart .bar:nth-child(7) { height: 75%; }
    .mockup-row {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
      padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .mockup-row:hover { background: var(--orange-50); }
    .mockup-row .icon {
      width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 7px; background: var(--orange-100); flex-shrink: 0;
      display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--orange-700); font-weight: 700;
    }
    /* AR row icon gets a navy tint so the chart panel isn't all orange */
    .mockup-row:nth-of-type(2) .icon {
      background: var(--ink-700);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .mockup-row .label { flex: 1; color: var(--gray-700); }
    .mockup-row .amt { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }

    .float-card {
      position: absolute;
      background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      border-radius: 14px; padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      transform: rotate(2deg);
      transition: transform 600ms ease;
    }
    .hero-visual:hover .float-card { transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-3px); }
    .float-card.fc-1 { bottom: -10px; left: -30px; }
    .float-card.fc-2 { top: 8%; right: -28px; transform: rotate(-2deg); }
    .float-card .dot {
      width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--orange-500);
      display: grid; place-items: center; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .float-card.fc-2 .dot { background: var(--orange-500); }
    .float-card .meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .float-card .meta b { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .float-card .meta span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-500); }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
      .hero-visual { justify-self: center; max-width: 420px; }
      .float-card.fc-1 { left: 0; }
      .float-card.fc-2 { right: 0; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       Trust strip
       ============================================================ */
    .trust {
      background: var(--ink-900);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 1.75rem 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .trust-track {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 3rem;
      white-space: nowrap;
      animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
    .trust-item {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      color: var(--orange-300);
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 3rem;
    }
    .trust-item::after { content: "✦"; color: var(--orange-300); font-size: 0.9rem; }

    /* ============================================================
       Section base
       ============================================================ */
    section.sec { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7rem); }

    /* ============================================================
       Section variant: dark navy with orange radial glow
       (Used on home Why-Buoy section for dramatic contrast)
       ============================================================ */
    section.sec.sec-dark {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink-800) 65%, var(--ink-700) 100%);
      color: var(--white);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      isolation: isolate;
    }
    section.sec.sec-dark::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      width: 720px; height: 720px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.30) 0%, transparent 65%);
      top: -260px; right: -200px;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }
    section.sec.sec-dark::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      width: 480px; height: 480px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251, 169, 130, 0.16) 0%, transparent 60%);
      bottom: -180px; left: -120px;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }
    section.sec.sec-dark > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

    section.sec.sec-dark h1,
    section.sec.sec-dark h2,
    section.sec.sec-dark h3,
    section.sec.sec-dark h4 { color: var(--white); }
    section.sec.sec-dark p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); }
    section.sec.sec-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--orange-300); }
    section.sec.sec-dark .eyebrow::before { background: var(--orange-400); }

    /* Why-list overrides inside sec-dark */
    section.sec.sec-dark .why-list strong { color: var(--white); }
    section.sec.sec-dark .why-list p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }
    section.sec.sec-dark .why-list .check {
      background: rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.18);
      color: var(--orange-300);
    }

    /* Buttons inside sec-dark — invert the dark button to be light on dark */
    section.sec.sec-dark .btn-dark {
      background: var(--orange-500);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    section.sec.sec-dark .btn-dark:hover { background: var(--orange-700); }

    /* On-site badge inside sec-dark — invert to white-on-dark */
    section.sec.sec-dark .why-portrait .badge {
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--ink-900);
    }
    section.sec.sec-dark .why-portrait .badge .pulse { background: var(--orange-500); }

    /* The decorative shape-bg behind portrait — soften so it doesn't fight the dark bg */
    section.sec.sec-dark .why-portrait .shape-bg {
      background: var(--orange-700);
      opacity: 0.55;
    }
    /* Float-portrait border switches to dark so it pops against dark page */
    section.sec.sec-dark .float-portrait { border-color: var(--ink-800); }

    /* ============================================================
       Section variant: warm orange tint
       (Used on home Process section for subtle warm contrast)
       ============================================================ */
    section.sec.sec-warm {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--orange-50) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    section.sec.sec-warm::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      width: 420px; height: 420px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--orange-300);
      opacity: 0.16;
      top: 30%;
      right: -200px;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }
    section.sec.sec-warm::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      width: 260px; height: 260px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--orange-500);
      opacity: 0.06;
      bottom: -100px;
      left: -80px;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }
    section.sec.sec-warm > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    /* Sharpen the step numbers on warm bg */
    section.sec.sec-warm .step::before { color: var(--orange-700); }
    section.sec.sec-warm .step::after {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange-500), transparent);
      opacity: 0.6;
    }
    .sec-head {
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    }
    .sec-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
    .sec-head h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .sec-head p {
      font-size: var(--fs-lead);
      color: var(--gray-700);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       Services — bento grid with mixed treatments + dynamic hovers
       ============================================================ */
    .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .service-card {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--ink);
      border-radius: var(--r-card);
      padding: 1.75rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
      min-height: 260px;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      transition: transform 350ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                  box-shadow 350ms ease,
                  border-color 200ms ease;
    }
    /* Decorative corner blob — animates on hover */
    .service-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: -60px; right: -60px;
      width: 180px; height: 180px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--orange-50);
      transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                  background 400ms ease;
      z-index: 0;
    }
    .service-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .service-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.18);
    }
    .service-card:hover::before { transform: scale(1.5); }

    .service-card .icon {
      width: 52px; height: 52px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      background: var(--orange-100);
      color: var(--orange-700);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
                  background 250ms ease, color 250ms ease;
    }
    .service-card:hover .icon { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg); }
    .service-card h3 {
      transition: color 200ms ease;
      margin-top: 0.25rem;
    }
    .service-card:hover h3 { color: var(--orange-700); }
    .service-card p {
      color: var(--gray-700);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.55;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .service-card .more {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--orange-700);
      font-weight: 500;
      margin-top: auto;
      transition: color 200ms ease, gap 250ms ease;
    }
    .service-card:hover .more { gap: 0.7rem; }
    .service-card .more .arr { transition: transform 200ms; }
    .service-card:hover .more .arr { transform: translateX(4px); }

    /* === Variant: Featured Support card (dark, spans 2 cols) === */
    .service-card.is-feature {
      grid-column: span 2;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.25) 0%, transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink-800) 60%, var(--orange-700) 100%);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 2rem;
    }
    .service-card.is-feature::before {
      background: rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.18);
      top: -100px; right: -100px;
      width: 280px; height: 280px;
    }
    .service-card.is-feature h3,
    .service-card.is-feature p { color: var(--white); }
    .service-card.is-feature p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
    .service-card.is-feature:hover h3 { color: var(--orange-300); }
    .service-card.is-feature .icon {
      background: rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.2);
      color: var(--orange-300);
    }
    .service-card.is-feature:hover .icon {
      background: var(--orange-500);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .service-card.is-feature .more { color: var(--orange-300); }
    .service-card.is-feature:hover .more { color: var(--white); }

    /* === Variant: Mint background === */
    .service-card.bg-mint { background: var(--orange-50); }
    .service-card.bg-mint::before { background: var(--orange-100); }

    /* === Variant: Warm background === */
    .service-card.bg-warm { background: var(--orange-100); }
    .service-card.bg-warm::before { background: var(--orange-300); opacity: 0.5; }
    .service-card.bg-warm .icon { background: var(--orange-500); color: var(--white); }
    .service-card.bg-warm:hover .icon { background: var(--orange-700); }
    .service-card.bg-warm .more { color: var(--orange-700); }

    /* Sub-services chips inside Support card */
    .service-card.is-feature .feat-head {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }
    .service-card.is-feature h3 {
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
      margin: 0;
    }
    .sub-list {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem;
      list-style: none;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .service-card.is-feature .sub-list li {
      font-size: 0.825rem;
      padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-radius: var(--r-pill);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      transition: background 200ms, border-color 200ms, color 200ms;
    }
    .service-card.is-feature .sub-list li:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      border-color: var(--orange-500);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    @media (max-width: 980px) {
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .service-card.is-feature { grid-column: span 2; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 560px) {
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .service-card.is-feature { grid-column: span 1; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       Why us — split layout with portrait + floating sub-portraits
       ============================================================ */
    .why-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
      align-items: center;
    }
    .why-portrait {
      position: relative;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
      max-width: 480px;
    }
    .why-portrait .shape {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: var(--orange-400);
      border-radius: 60% 40% 50% 60% / 55% 50% 50% 60%;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .why-portrait .shape img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      mix-blend-mode: multiply;
      opacity: 0.92;
    }
    .why-portrait .shape-bg {
      position: absolute;
      width: 70%; height: 70%;
      bottom: -8%; right: -8%;
      background: var(--orange-300);
      border-radius: 50%;
      z-index: -1;
    }
    .float-portrait {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 6px solid var(--cream);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
      background: var(--orange-300);
      z-index: 2;
      transition: transform 500ms ease;
    }
    .float-portrait img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
    .float-portrait.fp-1 {
      width: 32%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
      top: -6%; right: -10%;
      background: var(--orange-300);
    }
    .float-portrait.fp-2 {
      width: 26%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
      bottom: 4%; left: -12%;
      background: var(--orange-300);
    }
    .why-portrait:hover .fp-1 { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(3deg); }
    .why-portrait:hover .fp-2 { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-3deg); }

    .why-portrait .badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 12%; right: 8%;
      background: var(--ink-900);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
      border-radius: var(--r-pill);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      z-index: 3;
    }
    .why-portrait .badge .pulse {
      display: inline-block;
      width: 7px; height: 7px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--orange-500);
      margin-right: 0.5rem;
      animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
      50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.2); }
    }

    .why-list {
      list-style: none;
      margin-top: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
    }
    .why-list li { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
    .why-list .check {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 28px; height: 28px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--orange-100);
      color: var(--orange-700);
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }
    .why-list strong {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    }
    .why-list p {
      color: var(--gray-700);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.55;
    }
    .why-actions { margin-top: 2.25rem; }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .why-portrait { margin: 3rem auto; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       Team
       ============================================================ */
    .team {
      background: var(--orange-50);
      border-radius: 40px;
      margin: 0 var(--gutter);
    }
    .team-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .member { text-align: center; }
    .member-photo {
      aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
      border-radius: 50%;
      margin: 0 auto 1rem;
      width: 88%;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform 300ms ease;
    }
    .member:hover .member-photo { transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .member:nth-child(1) .member-photo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBA982, #E85D1F); }
    .member:nth-child(2) .member-photo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FCE5D6, #F47D44); }
    .member:nth-child(3) .member-photo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F47D44, #B43F0F); }
    .member:nth-child(4) .member-photo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBA982, #D14E15); }
    .member:nth-child(5) .member-photo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FCE5D6, #E85D1F); }
    .member:nth-child(6) .member-photo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F47D44, #1A2A47); }
    .member-photo img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
    }
    .member h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
    .member span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray-500); }

    @media (max-width: 980px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
    @media (max-width: 520px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

    /* 4-up team grid (homepage when there are 4 team members) */
    .team-grid.team-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .team-grid.team-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
    @media (max-width: 480px) { .team-grid.team-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* Member photo placeholder — initials in a colored circle */
    .member-photo.member-photo-placeholder {
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-400), var(--orange-700)) !important;
    }
    .member-photo.member-photo-placeholder span {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       Process
       ============================================================ */
    .process-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .step {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--orange-100);
      border-radius: var(--r-card);
      padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem;
      box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.04);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
      column-gap: 0.9rem;
      transition: transform 350ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                  box-shadow 350ms ease,
                  border-color 200ms ease;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .step:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.14);
      border-color: var(--orange-300);
    }
    .step::after { display: none; }
    .step .step-icon {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 13px;
      background: var(--orange-100);
      color: var(--orange-700);
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      grid-column: 1;
      grid-row: 1;
      transition: background 250ms ease, color 250ms ease,
                  transform 350ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    }
    .step:hover .step-icon {
      background: var(--orange-500);
      color: var(--white);
      transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
    }
    .step .step-duration {
      grid-column: 2;
      grid-row: 1;
      align-self: center;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--orange-700);
    }
    .step h3 {
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
      grid-row: 2;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      margin-top: 1.15rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .step p {
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
      grid-row: 3;
      color: var(--gray-700);
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
    @media (max-width: 500px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* ============================================================
       Big CTA — text+button left, floating tablet right
       ============================================================ */
    .cta-box {
      position: relative;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% -20%, rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.45) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at -10% 110%, rgba(251, 169, 130, 0.20) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink-800) 100%);
      color: var(--white);
      border-radius: 32px;
      /* Vertical padding tightened so the tablet feels lifted out of the box,
         not snug inside it. Right padding pulled in so the tablet can overflow. */
      padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem) clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
      gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
      align-items: center;
      overflow: visible; /* allow tablet to pop out */
    }

    .cta-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .cta-text h2 { color: var(--white); max-width: 16ch; }
    .cta-text p {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
      font-size: var(--fs-lead);
      line-height: 1.6;
      max-width: 44ch;
    }
    .cta-text .btn-primary {
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--ink-900);
      padding: 1.1rem 1.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .cta-text .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--cream); }
    .cta-text small {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .cta-text small a {
      color: var(--white);
      text-decoration: underline;
      text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      text-underline-offset: 3px;
    }
    .cta-text small a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--orange-300); }

    /* Floating 3D Tablet */
    .cta-tablet-wrap {
      position: relative;
      perspective: 1600px;
    }
    .tablet {
      position: relative;
      /* Wider than its grid column and shifted RIGHT so the device escapes
         past the cta-box's right edge — that's what creates the "pop out"
         feel rather than just sitting inside the dark container. */
      width: 132%;
      margin-left: -6%;
      margin-right: -26%;
      background: linear-gradient(155deg, #1c1c1c 0%, #0a0a0a 100%);
      border-radius: 32px;
      padding: 14px;
      transform: rotateY(-17deg) rotateX(8deg) rotateZ(-1.5deg);
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      filter:
        drop-shadow(0 24px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55))
        drop-shadow(0 56px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35))
        drop-shadow(0 50px 90px rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.28));
      transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    .tablet:hover {
      transform: rotateY(-10deg) rotateX(5deg) rotateZ(-1deg) translateY(-6px);
    }
    .tablet::before {
      /* subtle bezel highlight */
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border-radius: 32px;
      box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .tablet-screen {
      background: var(--cream);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.1rem 0.9rem;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.65rem;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .t-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    }
    .t-status {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
      background: rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.1);
      color: var(--orange-700);
      padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
      border-radius: var(--r-pill);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .t-status .pulse-dot {
      width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--orange-500);
      animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .t-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .t-dots { display: flex; gap: 4px; }
    .t-dots span { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gray-300); }

    .t-stats {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .t-stat {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem;
    }
    .t-stat .lbl {
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      color: var(--gray-500);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }
    .t-stat .val {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-top: 0.1rem;
      line-height: 1.1;
    }
    .t-stat .trend {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      color: var(--orange-500);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-top: 0.15rem;
    }
    .t-stat:nth-child(2) .trend { color: var(--orange-500); }
    .t-stat:nth-child(3) .trend { color: var(--orange-700); }

    .t-chart-wrap {
      flex: 1;
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 0.5rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      min-height: 0;
    }
    .t-chart {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      display: block;
    }

    .t-rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
    .t-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 0.4rem 0.55rem;
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    .t-row .row-status {
      width: 7px; height: 7px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .t-row .row-status.ok { background: var(--orange-500); }
    .t-row .row-status.warn { background: var(--orange-500); }
    .t-row .row-name { flex: 1; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
    .t-row .row-meta { color: var(--gray-500); font-size: 0.65rem; }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .cta-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 2.5rem;
      }
      .cta-tablet-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
      .tablet {
        width: 90%;
        margin-left: 0;
        transform: rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(4deg);
      }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .tablet { width: 100%; transform: rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(3deg); }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       Footer
       ============================================================ */
    .site-footer {
      padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem) 2.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
      margin-top: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);
    }
    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    .footer-brand p {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      color: var(--gray-700);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 32ch;
      line-height: 1.55;
    }
    .footer-brand .contact {
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .footer-brand .contact a { color: var(--ink); }
    .footer-brand .contact a:hover { color: var(--orange-700); }

    .footer-col h5 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--orange-700);
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .footer-col ul {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.55rem;
    }
    .footer-col a {
      color: var(--gray-700);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      transition: color 200ms;
    }
    .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--orange-700); }

    .footer-bottom {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding-top: 2rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--gray-500);
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1rem;
    }
    .footer-bottom .legal { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }

    @media (max-width: 800px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
    @media (max-width: 500px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* Reveal animation */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
      .reveal {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
        transition: opacity 700ms ease, transform 700ms ease;
      }
      .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
/* === INNER-PAGE STYLES ============================================== */
.page-hero {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.6vw, 4rem);
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.page-hero .lead {
  font-size: var(--fs-lead);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  max-width: 60ch;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.page-hero.center { text-align: center; }
.page-hero.center h1, .page-hero.center .lead { margin-inline: auto; }

.page-hero.with-visual .hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-text { max-width: 580px; }
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--orange-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
}
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-visual-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-visual-card .badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-visual-card .badge .pulse {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-500);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-visual-card .blob-accent {
  position: absolute;
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-300);
  opacity: 0.55;
  bottom: -50px; right: -50px;
  z-index: -1;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-hero.with-visual .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero.with-visual .hero-visual-card { max-width: 540px; margin-inline: auto; }
}

/* Section with side photo (alternating direction) */
.section-photo-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.section-photo-split.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.section-photo-split.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
.section-photo-split .photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: clamp(20px, 2vw, 28px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.section-photo-split .photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .section-photo-split, .section-photo-split.reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; direction: ltr; }
}

.section { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem); }
.section.tight { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
.section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.section .lead {
  font-size: var(--fs-lead);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  max-width: 60ch;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.section p {
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 62ch;
}
.section.warm-bg {
  background: var(--orange-50);
  border-radius: 32px;
  margin-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.section.cream-bg {
  background: var(--cream);
}

.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.two-col.aside { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .two-col, .two-col.aside { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.deliverables, .checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.deliverables li, .checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.deliverables li::before, .checklist li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 6px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-100);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23E85D1F' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 11px;
}
.deliverables li strong, .checklist li strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  transition: transform 250ms, border-color 200ms, box-shadow 250ms;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--orange-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.feature-card .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--orange-700);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.sub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.sub-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 250ms, border-color 200ms, box-shadow 250ms;
  min-height: 200px;
}
.sub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--orange-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.sub-card .icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--orange-100);
  color: var(--orange-700);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.sub-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.sub-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
}
.sub-card .more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--orange-700); font-weight: 500;
}
.sub-card:hover .more { gap: 0.6rem; }

.same-day-banner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: var(--orange-100);
  color: var(--orange-700);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.same-day-banner .pulse {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-500);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.outcomes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.outcomes .o {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--orange-50);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange-500);
}
.outcomes .o .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.outcomes .o .lbl {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.inline-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink-800) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.inline-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--orange-500) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.3;
  top: -100px; right: -80px;
}
.inline-cta h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.inline-cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.inline-cta .cta-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.inline-cta .btn-primary {
  background: var(--orange-500); color: var(--white);
  padding: 1.05rem 1.75rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.inline-cta .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--orange-700); }
.inline-cta .btn-ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.inline-cta .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .inline-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 2.5rem; }
  .inline-cta .cta-actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* Active nav state */
.nav-links > li > a.active { color: var(--orange-700); }
.nav-links > li.has-dropdown.active > a { color: var(--orange-700); }
/* Keep Services parent highlighted while the dropdown is hovered/focused */
.nav-links > li.has-dropdown:hover > a,
.nav-links > li.has-dropdown:focus-within > a { color: var(--orange-700); }

/* === Dark sections (testimonial, stat ticker, etc.) === */
.section.dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink-800) 60%, var(--ink-700) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 32px;
  margin-inline: var(--gutter);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section.dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--orange-500) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0.28;
  top: -200px; right: -120px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section.dark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--orange-300) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0.18;
  bottom: -140px; left: -80px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section.dark > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section.dark h2, .section.dark h3, .section.dark h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section.dark p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); }
.section.dark .lead { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }
.section.dark .eyebrow { color: var(--orange-300); }
.section.dark .eyebrow::before { background: var(--orange-400); }

/* === Testimonial quote === */
.quote-block {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}
.quote-block::before {
  content: """;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(7rem, 14vw, 11rem);
  color: var(--orange-500);
  opacity: 0.35;
  position: absolute;
  top: -2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.quote-text em {
  color: var(--orange-300);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.quote-attr {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem 0.6rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}
.quote-attr .avatar {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-300), var(--orange-500));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.quote-attr .who {
  text-align: left;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.quote-attr .who strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
.quote-attr .who span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* === Stat ticker (homepage trust-strip cousin) === */
.stat-ticker {
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-inline: calc(-1 * var(--gutter));
  position: relative;
}
.stat-ticker::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, transparent 8%, transparent 92%, var(--ink-900) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.stat-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker 45s linear infinite;
  align-items: center;
}
.stat-ticker .item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.stat-ticker .item .num {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-300);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stat-ticker .item .lbl {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.stat-ticker .item::after {
  content: "✦";
  margin-left: 3rem;
  color: var(--orange-500);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* === Decorative section blob === */
.section.has-blob {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section.has-blob::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-100);
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section.has-blob.blob-tr::before { top: -100px; right: -80px; }
.section.has-blob.blob-bl::before { bottom: -100px; left: -80px; background: var(--orange-300); opacity: 0.25; }
.section.has-blob > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* === Team detail grid (team.html) === */
.team-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .team-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.team-detail .person {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 250ms, border-color 200ms, box-shadow 250ms;
}
.team-detail .person:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--orange-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.team-detail .person .photo {
  width: 86px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-300), var(--orange-500));
}
.team-detail .person .photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.team-detail .person .photo.photo-placeholder {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-400), var(--orange-700));
}
.team-detail .person .photo.photo-placeholder span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--white);
}
.team-detail .person h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.team-detail .person .role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--orange-700);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}
.team-detail .person .bio {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
/* LinkedIn / social pill on team-detail person cards */
.team-detail .person .person-social {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--orange-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--orange-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--orange-700);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: background 200ms, border-color 200ms, color 200ms, transform 200ms;
}
.team-detail .person .person-social:hover {
  background: var(--orange-500);
  border-color: var(--orange-500);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* === FAQ accordion (process.html) === */
.faq {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.faq details {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-tight);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  transition: border-color 200ms;
}
.faq details[open] { border-color: var(--orange-300); }
.faq summary {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--ink);
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--orange-500);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 200ms;
}
.faq details[open] summary::after { content: "−"; }
.faq details p {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* === Process timeline (process.html) === */
.process-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.process-timeline .phase {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: border-color 200ms, transform 250ms;
}
.process-timeline .phase:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange-300);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.process-timeline .phase .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--orange-500);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.process-timeline .phase h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.process-timeline .phase .duration {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--orange-700);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.process-timeline .phase p {
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .process-timeline .phase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 1.5rem; }
  .process-timeline .phase .num { font-size: 2rem; }
}

/* Contact form */
.contact-form {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.contact-form .field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.contact-form label {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.contact-form input, .contact-form textarea, .contact-form select {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--r-tight);
  font: inherit; color: var(--ink); background: var(--cream);
  transition: border-color 200ms, background 200ms;
}
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus, .contact-form select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--orange-500); background: var(--white);
}
.contact-form textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.contact-form button {
  background: var(--orange-500); color: var(--white);
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 200ms, transform 200ms;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.contact-form button:hover { background: var(--orange-700); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.contact-aside {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-aside h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.contact-aside .channel {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem;
}
.contact-aside .channel a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.contact-aside .channel a:hover { color: var(--orange-700); }
.contact-aside .channel span {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* === Contact page — 3-up channels grid (on warm-bg-rich) === */
.contact-channels {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-channels { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; margin-inline: auto; } }

.contact-channel-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--orange-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -14px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.08);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, border-color 200ms, box-shadow 300ms;
}
.contact-channel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--orange-300);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.18);
}
.contact-channel-card .cc-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--orange-100);
  color: var(--orange-700);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: background 250ms, color 250ms, transform 350ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.contact-channel-card:hover .cc-icon {
  background: var(--orange-500);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
}
.contact-channel-card .cc-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-700);
}
.contact-channel-card .cc-handle {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  word-break: break-word;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.contact-channel-card .cc-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* === Contact page — 3-up "What happens next" cards === */
.next-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .next-steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; margin-inline: auto; } }

.next-step-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--orange-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, border-color 200ms, box-shadow 300ms;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -10px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.10);
}
.next-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--orange-300);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.16);
}
.next-step-card .step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--orange-500);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.next-step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.next-step-card p {
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* === Page hero — atmospheric peach gradient (applies to every inner-page hero) === */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--orange-100) 0%, var(--orange-50) 45%, var(--cream) 100%);
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 640px; height: 640px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-300);
  opacity: 0.18;
  top: -260px; right: -200px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.page-hero.center::before {
  /* For centered heroes, soft blob more central rather than top-right */
  left: 50%;
  right: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  top: -340px;
  opacity: 0.14;
}
.page-hero > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Italic emphasis on page-hero H1 (matches homepage's italic Jobpac treatment) */
.page-hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-500);
}

/* Hero floating card overlay */
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-visual-card-wrap { position: relative; }
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -28px;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.05rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 3;
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  max-width: 240px;
}
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-visual-card-wrap:hover .hero-float-card {
  transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-3px);
}
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-float-card .hf-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-500);
  color: var(--white);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-float-card .hf-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-float-card .hf-meta b {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.page-hero.with-visual .hero-float-card .hf-meta span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-hero.with-visual .hero-float-card { left: 8px; bottom: -14px; }
}

/* === Centered inner-page section head === */
.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; max-width: none; }
.section-head .lead {
  font-size: var(--fs-lead);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: none;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.section.dark .section-head .lead,
.section.dark-feature .section-head .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

/* === Dramatic dark-feature section (homepage Support featured card style) === */
.section.dark-feature {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%, rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.32) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 95%, rgba(251, 169, 130, 0.16) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink-800) 60%, var(--ink-700) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 32px;
  margin-inline: var(--gutter);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section.dark-feature::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-500);
  opacity: 0.18;
  top: -120px; right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section.dark-feature::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 240px; height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-300);
  opacity: 0.10;
  bottom: -100px; left: -60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section.dark-feature > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section.dark-feature h2,
.section.dark-feature h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section.dark-feature p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.section.dark-feature .eyebrow { color: var(--orange-300); }
.section.dark-feature .eyebrow::before { background: var(--orange-400); }
.section.dark-feature .feature-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.section.dark-feature .feature-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--orange-400);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.section.dark-feature .feature-card h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section.dark-feature .feature-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.section.dark-feature .feature-card .num { color: var(--orange-300); }

/* 5-phase grid + 6th outcome card */
.section.dark-feature .feature-grid.five-up {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .section.dark-feature .feature-grid.five-up { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .section.dark-feature .feature-grid.five-up { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Phase outcome — live status mockup card */
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 350ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              border-color 200ms ease,
              box-shadow 350ms ease;
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.22) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--orange-400);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-300);
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-live .pulse {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-400);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.16);
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-dots { display: flex; gap: 4px; }
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-dots span {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-stat {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem;
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-num .po-unit {
  font-size: 0.42em; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-left: 0.25em; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0;
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-sublabel {
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-spark {
  width: 100%; height: 50px; color: var(--orange-400); margin-top: auto;
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-checks {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.45rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-checks span {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}
.section.dark-feature .phase-outcome .po-checks span::before {
  content: ""; display: inline-block;
  width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.25);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23FBA982' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center; background-size: 9px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* === Spacing rule between back-to-back dark sections === */
.section.dark-feature + .section.dark,
.section.dark + .section.dark-feature {
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

/* === Warm-bg-rich (used on How we engage) — full-width gradient + blobs === */
.section.warm-bg-rich {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--orange-50) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
  margin-inline: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section.warm-bg-rich::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-300);
  opacity: 0.18;
  top: 25%; right: -200px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section.warm-bg-rich::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-500);
  opacity: 0.06;
  bottom: -100px; left: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section.warm-bg-rich > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* === Process timeline compact 2x2 variant === */
.process-timeline.compact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .process-timeline.compact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Override .phase background + icon for warm-bg-rich context */
.process-timeline .phase {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--orange-100);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: border-color 200ms, transform 250ms, box-shadow 250ms;
}
.process-timeline .phase:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange-300);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -16px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.12);
}
.process-timeline .phase .phase-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--orange-100);
  color: var(--orange-700);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  align-self: start;
  transition: background 250ms ease, color 250ms ease,
              transform 350ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.process-timeline .phase:hover .phase-icon {
  background: var(--orange-500);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
}

/* === Deliverables strip — horizontal card grid (replaces vertical list) === */
.deliverables-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.deliverables-strip li {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: border-color 200ms, transform 200ms, box-shadow 200ms;
}
.deliverables-strip li:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange-300);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -10px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.10);
}
.deliverables-strip li::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-100);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23E85D1F' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.deliverables-strip li strong {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* === Outcomes (By the numbers) — bigger numbers + white cards === */
.outcomes .o {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange-500);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -10px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.16);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}
.outcomes .o:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -16px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.18);
}
.outcomes .o .num {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 3.6vw, 3.25rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
}
.outcomes .o .lbl {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* === FAQ centered under section-head === */
.section .faq {
  margin-inline: auto;
  max-width: 760px;
}

/* === Orange testimonial section === */
.section.testimonial-orange,
.section.bfm-callout {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 12%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 6% 92%, rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-400) 0%, var(--orange-500) 60%, var(--orange-600) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 32px;
  margin-inline: var(--gutter);
  margin-block: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.section.bfm-callout h2,
.section.bfm-callout h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section.bfm-callout .eyebrow { color: var(--white); }
.section.bfm-callout .eyebrow::before { background: var(--ink-900); }
.section.bfm-callout h2 em {
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
}
.bfm-tags {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem) auto 0;
  max-width: 920px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem 0.7rem;
}
.bfm-tags li {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  transition: background 200ms, border-color 200ms, transform 200ms;
}
.bfm-tags li:hover {
  background: var(--ink-900);
  border-color: var(--ink-900);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.section.testimonial-orange::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-300);
  opacity: 0.35;
  top: -160px; right: -120px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section.testimonial-orange::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink-900);
  opacity: 0.10;
  bottom: -120px; left: -80px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section.testimonial-orange > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.testimonial-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 300px) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.testimonial-layout .testimonial-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-layout .testimonial-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 60% 40% 50% 60% / 55% 50% 50% 60%;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -18px rgba(14, 23, 41, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.testimonial-layout .testimonial-photo .testimonial-blob {
  position: absolute;
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  bottom: -6%;
  right: -8%;
  background: var(--ink-900);
  opacity: 0.18;
  border-radius: 40% 60% 60% 40% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-layout .testimonial-quote .quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.9vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-layout .testimonial-quote .quote-text::before {
  content: "\201C";
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  position: absolute;
  top: -1.6rem;
  left: -0.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-layout .testimonial-quote .quote-text em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-900);
}
.testimonial-layout .testimonial-quote .quote-attr {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.testimonial-layout .testimonial-quote .quote-attr .avatar {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: var(--white);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.testimonial-layout .testimonial-quote .quote-attr .who {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-align: left;
}
.testimonial-layout .testimonial-quote .quote-attr .who strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.testimonial-layout .testimonial-quote .quote-attr .who span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .testimonial-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial-layout .testimonial-photo { max-width: 360px; }
}

/* === Big page-closing CTA === */
.cta-big {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 12%, rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.42) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 92%, rgba(251, 169, 130, 0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink-800) 60%, var(--ink-700) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cta-big::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 460px; height: 460px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-500);
  opacity: 0.16;
  top: -180px; right: -120px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.cta-big::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-300);
  opacity: 0.10;
  bottom: -160px; left: -80px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.cta-big > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-big-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.cta-big-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-300);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.cta-big-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--orange-500);
  display: inline-block;
}
.cta-big h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 18ch;
}
.cta-big h2 em {
  color: var(--orange-300);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.cta-big p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.cta-big-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}
.cta-big-features li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cta-big-features li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 4px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.22);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23FBA982' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 11px;
}
.btn-big {
  background: var(--orange-500);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1.15rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.45);
}
.btn-big:hover {
  background: var(--orange-700);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -10px rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.55);
}
.cta-big-aside {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.cta-big-stat {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 1.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}
.cta-big-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--orange-300);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.cta-big-stat-num .cta-big-stat-unit {
  font-size: 0.4em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-left: 0.3em;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.cta-big-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cta-big-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.cta-big-badge .pulse {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-500);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-big { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 2.5rem; }
  .cta-big-aside { align-items: stretch; }
}
