/* =========================================================
   WATER STRIKE — US Groundwater Location
   Brand: clean whites + blues, precision-tech
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* Brand palette (from logo) */
  --navy-900: #0e2440;
  --navy-800: #12345c;   /* primary navy */
  --navy-700: #1b3e6f;
  --navy-600: #244e87;
  --cyan-700: #0d7aa8;   /* dark cyan for text on light bg */
  --cyan-500: #18a8dd;   /* brand cyan */
  --cyan-400: #36bce8;
  --cyan-300: #7fc9e8;
  --cyan-100: #d9f0fa;
  --grey-500: #8c9299;
  --grey-300: #c7ccd2;

  /* Surfaces & text */
  --ink:       #15263b;
  --ink-soft:  #46566b;
  --muted:     #6b7888;
  --line:      #e3e9f0;
  --bg:        #ffffff;
  --bg-soft:   #f4f8fb;
  --bg-mid:    #eaf2f8;
  --white:     #ffffff;

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(18,52,92,.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(18,52,92,.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(18,52,92,.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(18,52,92,.16);
  --radius:    14px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;

  /* Type */
  --font-head: "Montserrat", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --maxw: min(94vw, 1800px);
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 5vw, 48px);
  --nav-h: 78px;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
[hidden] { display: none !important; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
img { height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--navy-800); line-height: 1.12; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4rem); letter-spacing: -.022em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.45rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
p  { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1.7vw, 1.35rem); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- Layout helpers ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(56px, 6.5vw, 104px); }
.section--soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.problem-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.problem-section .problem-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background: url('../assets/images/problem-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat; }
.problem-section .problem-bg::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.9) 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.55) 60%, rgba(255,255,255,.3) 100%); }
.problem-section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section--mid  { background: var(--bg-mid); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy-800); color: #dce6f1; }
.section--navy h2, .section--navy h3, .section--navy h4 { color: #fff; }
.section--navy p { color: #b9c8da; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0b6d96;
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--cyan-500); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(24,168,221,.6); }
.section--navy .eyebrow { color: var(--cyan-300); }
.section--navy .eyebrow::before { background: var(--cyan-300); }

.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(34px, 5vw, 60px); }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head p { margin-top: 1rem; }

/* Brand wordmark line — the Water Strike logo wordmark as text: WATER navy + STRIKE cyan,
   uppercase, no icon/tagline (matches assets/images/logo-header.png colors exactly). */
.cap-brandline {
  display: block; width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.2vw, 3rem); line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: .012em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.cap-brandline .ws-w { color: var(--navy-800); }   /* WATER — logo navy */
.cap-brandline .ws-s { color: var(--cyan-500); }   /* STRIKE — logo cyan */
.section--navy .cap-brandline .ws-w { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: .9rem 1.6rem; min-height: 44px; border-radius: 999px; border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .22s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
/* shine sweep on hover */
.btn::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -130%; z-index: -1;
  width: 55%; height: 100%; transform: skewX(-22deg); pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.45), transparent);
  transition: left .55s ease;
}
.btn:hover::after { left: 150%; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(-1px) scale(.98); transition-duration: .05s; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--cyan-500); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(24,168,221,.35); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--cyan-400); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(24,168,221,.5); }
.btn-navy { background: var(--navy-800); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(14,36,64,.28); }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-700); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(14,36,64,.4); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--navy-800); border-color: var(--grey-300); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--cyan-500); color: var(--cyan-700); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(24,168,221,.18); }
.btn-ghost::after { background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent, rgba(24,168,221,.18), transparent); }
.btn-light { background: #fff; color: var(--navy-800); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(14,36,64,.14); }
.btn-light:hover { background: var(--cyan-100); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(14,36,64,.2); }
.btn-outline-light { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.22); }
.btn-grad:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(24,168,221,.5); }
.btn .arrow { transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn, .btn .arrow { transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; }
  .btn:hover, .btn:active, .btn:hover .arrow { transform: none; }
  .btn::after { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, backdrop-filter .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.4);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(24,168,221,.18);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(14,36,64,.12);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled .nav { height: calc(var(--nav-h) - 8px); }
/* Scroll progress indicator */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan-700), var(--cyan-500), var(--cyan-300));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(24,168,221,.7); pointer-events: none;
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: var(--nav-h); gap: 1rem; transition: height .3s ease; }
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-logo svg { height: 46px; width: auto; }
.nav-logo-img { height: 66px; width: auto; display: block; }
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; }
.nav-menu > li { position: relative; }
.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--navy-800);
  padding: .6rem .8rem; border-radius: 8px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color .18s ease;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: .8rem; right: .8rem; bottom: .3rem; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan-500), var(--cyan-300)); border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.18,1), opacity .3s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--cyan-700); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
.nav-link.is-active { color: var(--cyan-700); }
.nav-link .caret { width: 9px; height: 9px; opacity: .6; }

/* dropdown */
.has-sub > .submenu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0; min-width: 240px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: .5rem; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px); transition: all .18s ease;
}
.has-sub:hover > .submenu, .has-sub:focus-within > .submenu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.submenu a { display: block; padding: .6rem .8rem; border-radius: 7px; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.submenu a:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--cyan-500); }
.submenu .muted-item { color: var(--grey-500); }
.submenu .muted-item .tag { font-size: .65rem; background: var(--bg-mid); color: var(--muted); padding: .1rem .4rem; border-radius: 5px; margin-left: .4rem; }

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; padding: 8px; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy-800); margin: 5px 0; transition: .25s; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-900); }
.hero-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hero-media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 72% 28%; filter: brightness(1.04) saturate(1.06); }
.hero-media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10,28,52,.82) 0%, rgba(12,34,62,.66) 30%, rgba(14,40,72,.34) 55%, rgba(18,52,92,.08) 80%, rgba(18,52,92,0) 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-media img { object-position: center; }
  .hero-media::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,28,52,.78) 0%, rgba(11,30,56,.6) 38%, rgba(12,34,62,.62) 70%, rgba(10,28,52,.82) 100%); }
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-block: clamp(80px, 12vw, 150px); max-width: 680px; }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 2px 22px rgba(6,18,34,.7); }
.hero-inner > p { text-shadow: 0 1px 14px rgba(6,18,34,.75); }
.hero .tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .85rem; color: var(--cyan-300); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; display: flex; gap: .6rem; align-items: center;
}
.hero .tagline span { color: var(--cyan-300); }
.hero .tagline .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.hero p { color: #eaf1f8; margin-top: 1.3rem; max-width: 540px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
/* ---- Hero badges: plain text, vertical column, no box. Legible via a soft feathered
       blur-haze of the photo behind each label + a text-shadow halo (same approach as the
       hero callouts). Even spacing, identical on desktop & mobile. ---- */
.hero-badges {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;     /* single straight vertical column */
  justify-items: start;
  gap: 1rem;                      /* even spacing between badges */
  margin-top: 2rem;
  width: fit-content;             /* hug content, left-aligned under the stat */
  max-width: 100%;
}
.hero-badge {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  color: #f1f7fd;                 /* bright near-white */
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  /* text-shadow halo = primary, always-on legibility (no box needed) */
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(2,8,18,.95), 0 2px 12px rgba(4,14,28,.9), 0 0 22px rgba(4,14,28,.55);
}
/* soft feathered blur of the photo directly behind each label — a haze that fades on all
   sides, so it reads as gentle softening, NOT a box (no fill, border, or hard edge). */
.hero-badge::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px -16px;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(7px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(7px);
  -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(120% 135% at 50% 50%, #000 42%, transparent 78%);
          mask: radial-gradient(120% 135% at 50% 50%, #000 42%, transparent 78%);
}
.hero-badge svg {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--cyan-300); flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 4px rgba(2,8,18,.85));
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-badges { gap: .95rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; width: 100%; }
  /* font scales with screen width so the longest label always holds ONE line (even rhythm
     like desktop) from ~360px up; shrinks gracefully on tiny phones, never overflows. */
  .hero-badge { font-size: clamp(10px, 1.5px + 2.9vw, 12.6px); gap: .5rem; }
  .hero-badge svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
}
.hero-stat { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem; margin-top: 2.2rem; padding: .85rem 1.4rem; background: rgba(24,168,221,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.4); border-radius: 16px; }
.hero-stat-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); line-height: 1; color: #fff; }
.hero-stat-num span { color: var(--cyan-300); font-size: .6em; }
.hero-stat-label { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: #e3edf7; line-height: 1.25; text-align: left; }

/* ---------- Trust strip ---------- */
.trust { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-800) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%); border-top: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.16); }
.trust::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(24,168,221,.12) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 22px 22px; opacity: .45; pointer-events: none; }
.trust::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(24,168,221,.7) 50%, transparent); }
.trust .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); padding-block: 30px; }
.trust-item { position: relative; color: #cfe0f0; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 500; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .85rem; padding: .45rem 1.8rem; transition: transform .35s ease; }
.trust-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.trust-item + .trust-item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 1px; height: 48px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(24,168,221,.4) 50%, transparent); }
.trust-item strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #9fd8f2); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; }
.trust-item .ic { position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(24,168,221,.24), rgba(24,168,221,.05)); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.4); box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08), 0 0 18px rgba(24,168,221,.14); flex-shrink: 0; transition: box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease; }
.trust-item:hover .ic { border-color: rgba(24,168,221,.7); box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14), 0 0 26px rgba(24,168,221,.4); }
.trust-item .ic::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 6px; right: 6px; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan-300); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--cyan-300); opacity: .85; }
.trust-item svg { width: 21px; height: 21px; color: var(--cyan-300); }

/* ---------- Cards / grids ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 28px); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 0 1px rgba(24,168,221,.18), 0 18px 40px rgba(24,168,221,.12); }
.card-media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; background: var(--bg-mid); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.card-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.card:hover .card-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.card-body { padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.card-body h3 { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.card-body p { font-size: .95rem; flex: 1; }
.card-link { margin-top: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--cyan-500); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.card-link .arrow { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.card:hover .card-link .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Overlay-image service cards (match blog post-card style) */
.service-card { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 3/4; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: var(--navy-900); text-decoration: none; }
.service-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .55s ease; }
.service-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.service-card .scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,20,38,.94) 0%, rgba(8,20,38,.7) 28%, rgba(8,20,38,.18) 58%, rgba(8,20,38,0) 80%); z-index: 1; }
.service-card .content { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2; padding: clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.6rem); }
.service-card .tag { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan-300); margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.service-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.15rem,1.6vw,1.35rem); line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 .5rem; }
.service-card p { color: #cdd9e7; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }
.service-card .card-link { color: #fff; }
.service-card:hover .card-link .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.card-icon { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--cyan-100); color: var(--cyan-500); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.card-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

/* ---------- Audience cards (Who We Help) ---------- */
.audiences-tech { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.audiences-tech > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.audiences-tech .eyebrow { color: var(--cyan-700); }
.audiences-tech h2 { color: var(--ink); }
.audiences-tech .lead { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto; }

.audience-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); margin-top: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); position: relative; }
.audience-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,42,74,.6), rgba(11,24,44,.78)); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.28); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.4); transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease; }
.audience-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(24,168,221,.6); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 26px rgba(24,168,221,.25); }
.ac-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.ac-img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.audience-card:hover .ac-img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.ac-media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,20,38,0) 55%, rgba(11,24,44,.92) 100%); }
.ac-icon { position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem; z-index: 2; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--cyan-500), var(--cyan-700)); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(24,168,221,.45); }
.ac-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.ac-body { padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.7rem; }
.ac-body h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 0; padding-bottom: .7rem; position: relative; }
.ac-body h3::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 38px; height: 3px; border-radius: 999px; margin-top: .65rem; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan-500), var(--cyan-300)); }
.ac-body p { color: #c2d0e0; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 1.2rem; }
.ac-body .card-link { color: var(--cyan-300); }
.audience-card:hover .card-link .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* chevron connectors between cards */
.audience-card:not(:last-child)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 28%; right: calc(clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.6rem) / -2); width: 22px; height: 22px; transform: translateX(50%) rotate(45deg); border-top: 2px solid var(--cyan-400); border-right: 2px solid var(--cyan-400); z-index: 3; opacity: .8; box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(24,168,221,.6); pointer-events: none; }

.audiences-tech .imgph { background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, #18365c 0 12px, #1d3f6b 12px 24px); color: #bcd4ea; }

/* ---------- Image placeholder (until real assets arrive) ---------- */
.imgph {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, #dfeaf3 0 12px, #e8f1f8 12px 24px);
  color: var(--navy-700); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.imgph span { background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); padding: .35rem .7rem; border-radius: 6px; }

/* ---------- Problem section ---------- */
.problem-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,1fr); gap: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.problem-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem); line-height: 1.12; }
.problem-copy .accent { color: var(--cyan-500); }
.problem-copy .lead { margin-top: 1.1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 1.06rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.problem-list { display: grid; gap: .7rem; margin-top: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
.problem-item { position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: .85rem .95rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #fbfdff); box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(14,36,64,.04); transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, opacity .6s; }
.problem-item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 14px; bottom: 14px; width: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0563c, #d8523f); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease; }
.problem-item:hover { transform: translateX(4px); border-color: rgba(216,82,63,.34); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(216,82,63,.13); }
.problem-item:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.problem-item .x { position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffe9e6 100%); color: #e0392a; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-top: 1px; border: 1px solid rgba(216,82,63,.30); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(216,82,63,.16), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.85); transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease; }
.problem-item .x svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.problem-item:hover .x { transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-2deg); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(216,82,63,.30), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.problem-item .x::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -3px; right: -3px; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ef4444; border: 2px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239,68,68,.55); animation: alertPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes alertPulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239,68,68,.55); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(239,68,68,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239,68,68,0); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .problem-item .x::after { animation: none; } }
.problem-item p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.problem-item strong { color: var(--ink); }
.problem-figure { margin: 0; line-height: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.problem-figure img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.problem-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 56px); padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px) clamp(16px, 3vw, 36px); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); text-align: center; }
.pstat .num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem); color: var(--cyan-700); line-height: 1; }
.pstat .lbl { margin-top: .5rem; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4; }
/* Problem section — high-tech light treatment */
#problem { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
#problem > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
#problem::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(24,168,221,.07) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(24,168,221,.07) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 42px 42px; -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 95% at 100% 0%, #000 0, transparent 68%); mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 95% at 100% 0%, #000 0, transparent 68%); }
/* HUD-framed analytics image */
#problem .problem-figure { position: relative; border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 6px rgba(24,168,221,.05); }
#problem .problem-figure::before, #problem .problem-figure::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 30px; height: 30px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
#problem .problem-figure::before { top: 12px; left: 12px; border-top: 2px solid var(--cyan-400); border-left: 2px solid var(--cyan-400); }
#problem .problem-figure::after { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cyan-400); border-right: 2px solid var(--cyan-400); }
/* High-tech stats bar */
#problem .problem-stats { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f4fafe); border-color: rgba(24,168,221,.22); }
#problem .problem-stats::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(24,168,221,.65), transparent); }
#problem .problem-stats::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(24,168,221,.09) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 20px 20px; opacity: .5; }
#problem .pstat { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
#problem .pstat + .pstat::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -.6rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 1px; height: 62%; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(24,168,221,.32), transparent); }
#problem .pstat .num { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cyan-400), var(--cyan-700)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; }
#problem .pstat .lbl { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- USP / feature rows ---------- */
.feature-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.feature-row.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.feature-row.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
.feature-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.feature-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.usp-list { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.usp-item { display: flex; gap: .85rem; align-items: flex-start; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.usp-item .check { flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan-100); color: var(--cyan-500); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-top: 2px; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .25s ease, color .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.usp-item .check svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.usp-item h4 { margin-bottom: .15rem; }
.usp-item p { font-size: .95rem; }
.usp-item:hover { transform: translateX(6px); }
.usp-item:hover .check { transform: scale(1.12); background: var(--cyan-500); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(24,168,221,.4); }
.usp-item:hover .check svg { transform: scale(1.08); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .usp-item, .usp-item .check, .usp-item .check svg { transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease; } .usp-item:hover, .usp-item:hover .check, .usp-item:hover .check svg { transform: none; } }

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
.stat .num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); color: var(--cyan-300); line-height: 1; }
.stat .lbl { margin-top: .5rem; font-size: .92rem; color: #b9c8da; }

/* ---------- Stats: high-tech treatment ---------- */
.stats-tech { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-block: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 64px); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-800) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%); }
.stats-tech .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.stats-grid-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(127,201,232,.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(127,201,232,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 46px 46px; background-position: center;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%); }
.stats-glow { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; background:
    radial-gradient(60% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(24,168,221,.22) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(40% 80% at 85% 100%, rgba(24,168,221,.14) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.stats-tech .stat { position: relative; padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(127,201,232,.08) 0%, rgba(127,201,232,.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(127,201,232,.18); backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  transition: transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease; }
.stats-tech .stat::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 22%; right: 22%; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan-400), transparent); opacity: .9; }
.stats-tech .stat:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(24,168,221,.45);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(8,20,38,.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(24,168,221,.25) inset; }
.stats-tech .stat .num { color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(24,168,221,.55), 0 0 40px rgba(24,168,221,.3); }
.stats-tech .stat .num span { color: var(--cyan-300); }
.stats-tech .stat .lbl { margin-top: .65rem; letter-spacing: .01em; }

/* ---------- Process / steps ---------- */
.section--process {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 32%, rgba(24,168,221,.18), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 50% 120%, rgba(24,168,221,.12), transparent 70%),
    #001124;
  padding-block: clamp(40px, 5vw, 70px);
}
.section--process .section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(14px, 2vw, 24px); }
.section--process::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(86,196,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(86,196,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 54px 54px, 54px 54px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000 55%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000 55%, transparent 100%);
}
.section--process > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.4rem; counter-reset: step; margin-top: clamp(0.4rem, 1.2vw, 0.9rem); }
.step { position: relative; padding-top: 0; --icon-h: clamp(210px, 23vw, 320px); }
.step-icon { height: var(--icon-h); margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.step-icon img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; object-position: center; display: block; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 26px rgba(24,168,221,.4)); }
.step .badge { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--navy-800); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.step h4 { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.step p { font-size: .92rem; }
.step::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: calc(var(--icon-h) + .8rem + 25px); left: 64px; right: -18px; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan-300), transparent); }
.step:last-child::after { display: none; }

/* ---------- How It Works — flowing connector line + hover ---------- */
.steps.flow { position: relative; --icon-h: clamp(210px, 23vw, 320px); --rail-y: calc(var(--icon-h) + .8rem + 26px); }
/* the new continuous rail replaces the per-step static connectors */
.steps.flow .step::after { display: none; }
.steps.flow .step { z-index: 1; }
/* dim base rail spanning badge 1 → badge 4 centers */
.steps.flow::before,
.steps.flow::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0;
  top: var(--rail-y);
  left: 26px;
  right: calc((100% - 4.2rem) / 4 - 26px);
  height: 3px; border-radius: 999px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.steps.flow::before { background: rgba(24,168,221,.16); }
/* bright pulse that flows left → right, then resets */
.steps.flow::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(24,168,221,0) 0%,
    rgba(24,168,221,.45) 38%,
    #aee9ff 50%,
    rgba(24,168,221,.45) 62%,
    rgba(24,168,221,0) 100%);
  background-size: 42% 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: -100% 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(24,168,221,.85));
  animation: stepFlow 4.2s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes stepFlow {
  0%   { background-position: -110% 0; }
  72%  { background-position: 210% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 210% 0; }
}

/* hover interactivity (scoped above .reveal global transition) */
.steps.flow .step { transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .4s ease; }
.steps.flow .step:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); }
.steps.flow .step .badge { transition: transform .4s ease, background .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease; }
.steps.flow .step:hover .badge { background: var(--cyan-500); transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(24,168,221,.16), 0 12px 26px rgba(24,168,221,.4); }
.steps.flow .step .step-icon img { transition: transform .45s ease, filter .45s ease; }
.steps.flow .step:hover .step-icon img { transform: scale(1.05); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 36px rgba(24,168,221,.65)); }
.steps.flow .step h4 { transition: color .3s ease; }
.steps.flow .step:hover h4 { color: var(--cyan-700); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .steps.flow::after { animation: none; background-position: 50% 0; }
}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.quote-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.quote-card .mark { font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 3rem; line-height: .5; color: var(--cyan-300); }
.quote-card blockquote { font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink); margin: 1rem 0 1.4rem; }
.quote-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; }
.quote-author .avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-mid); color: var(--navy-700); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; }
.quote-author .who { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); font-size: .95rem; }
.quote-author .role { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.quote-card .stars { color: #f4b740; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 3px; margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.quote-result { display: inline-block; margin: 0 0 1.3rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan-700); background: rgba(24,168,221,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.3); border-radius: 999px; padding: .35rem .8rem; }

/* ---------- Full-bleed composite section images ---------- */
.testimonials-img, .story-img { padding: 0; line-height: 0; background: var(--navy-900); }
.testimonials-img .ti-image, .story-img .story-image { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.testimonials-img .ti-image { filter: brightness(1.18) saturate(1.06); }
/* Boxed variant now full-bleed (edge-to-edge image, no inset/dead space) */
.story-img--boxed { padding: 0; background: var(--navy-900); line-height: 0; }
.story-img--boxed .story-image { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; margin-inline: 0; border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none; }

/* ---------- What We Stand For (interactive hybrid) ---------- */
.stand-tech { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg-soft); background-image: url("../assets/images/area-arizona.jpg"); background-size: cover; background-position: center top; }
.stand-tech::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(244,248,251,.34) 0%, rgba(244,248,251,.1) 26%, rgba(8,20,38,.12) 58%, rgba(8,20,38,.4) 100%); }
.stand-tech > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stand-tech .eyebrow { color: var(--cyan-700); }
.stand-tech .eyebrow::before, .stand-tech .eyebrow::after { background: var(--cyan-600, var(--cyan-700)); }
.stand-tech h2 { color: var(--navy-900); text-shadow: 0 1px 16px rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.stand-tech .lead { color: var(--ink); text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(255,255,255,.6); max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto; }
.stand-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem); margin-top: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); }
.stand-tech .stand-card { position: relative; padding: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,42,74,.6), rgba(11,24,44,.8)); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.28); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.4); overflow: hidden; transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease; }
.stand-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem); bottom: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); width: 34px; height: 3px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--cyan-400); box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(24,168,221,.7); transition: width .4s ease; }
.stand-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(24,168,221,.6); box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 28px rgba(24,168,221,.28); }
.stand-card:hover::after { width: 64px; }
.stand-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 58px; height: 58px; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24,168,221,.28), rgba(24,168,221,.1)); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.4); color: var(--cyan-300); transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease; }
.stand-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.stand-card:hover .stand-icon { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg); box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(24,168,221,.45); }
.stand-card h3 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 .6rem; }
.stand-card p { color: #b9c8da; margin: 0 0 1.6rem; }

/* ---------- About Testimonials (interactive tech reviews) ---------- */
.reviews { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, #0a1c34 100%); }
.reviews > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.reviews .section-head .eyebrow { color: var(--cyan-300); }
.reviews .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.reviews .section-head .lead { color: #c6d4e4; max-width: 620px; margin-inline: auto; }
.reviews-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(24,168,221,.10) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 26px 26px; -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 0%, #000 28%, transparent 75%); mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 0%, #000 28%, transparent 75%); }
.reviews-bg::before, .reviews-bg::after { content: ""; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(72px); opacity: .5; }
.reviews-bg::before { width: 420px; height: 420px; left: -130px; top: -90px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24,168,221,.4), transparent 70%); }
.reviews-bg::after { width: 520px; height: 520px; right: -170px; bottom: -180px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13,122,168,.34), transparent 70%); }

.reviews-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: clamp(1.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); margin: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem) auto clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem); padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); max-width: 720px; border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.22); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,42,74,.5), rgba(11,24,44,.6)); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.rt-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; text-align: center; }
.rt-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); line-height: 1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #9fd8f2); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.rt-unit { font-size: .56em; -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--cyan-300); color: var(--cyan-300); }
.rt-lbl { font-size: .82rem; color: #aebfd3; letter-spacing: .01em; }

.reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }
.review-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,46,80,.55), rgba(10,22,42,.72)); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.2); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4); transform-style: preserve-3d; transition: transform .16s ease, border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease; will-change: transform; }
.review-card:hover { border-color: rgba(24,168,221,.5); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 30px rgba(24,168,221,.18); }
.rc-spot { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .3s ease; background: radial-gradient(220px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(24,168,221,.22), transparent 60%); }
.review-card:hover .rc-spot { opacity: 1; }
.review-card > *:not(.rc-spot) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.rc-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.rc-stars { color: #ffc24b; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 1rem; text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,194,75,.4); }
.rc-quote { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--cyan-400); opacity: .45; }
.review-card blockquote { margin: 0 0 1.5rem; color: #e7f0f9; font-size: clamp(.98rem, 1.3vw, 1.06rem); line-height: 1.6; }
.rc-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; }
.rc-avatar { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cyan-500), var(--cyan-700)); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(24,168,221,.4), 0 6px 16px rgba(13,122,168,.4); }
.rc-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.3; min-width: 0; }
.rc-name { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.rc-role { color: #9fb2c8; font-size: .8rem; }
.rc-badge { margin-left: auto; flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; color: var(--cyan-300); background: rgba(24,168,221,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.34); }
.rc-badge svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .review-card { transition: border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease; } }

/* ---------- Testimonials (dark high-tech variant) ---------- */
.testimonials-tech { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-900); background-image: url("../assets/images/spare-az-valley.jpg"); background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.testimonials-tech::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,20,38,.9) 0%, rgba(8,20,38,.8) 45%, rgba(8,20,38,.93) 100%); }
.testimonials-tech > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.testimonials-tech .eyebrow { color: var(--cyan-300); }
.testimonials-tech h2 { color: #fff; }
.testimonials-tech .lead { color: #c6d4e4; max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto; }
.testimonials-tech .grid { margin-top: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); align-items: stretch; }
/* Testimonials continuous marquee */
.quote-marquee { position: relative; margin-top: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%); }
.marquee-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: quoteMarquee 60s linear infinite; will-change: transform; }
.quote-marquee:hover .marquee-track, .quote-marquee:focus-within .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-track .quote-card { flex: 0 0 auto; width: clamp(300px, 26vw, 380px); margin-right: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 28px); }
@keyframes quoteMarquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .marquee-track { animation: none; } }
.testimonials-tech .quote-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,42,74,.62), rgba(11,24,44,.82)); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.28); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.4); transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease; }
.testimonials-tech .quote-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(24,168,221,.6); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 26px rgba(24,168,221,.25); }
.testimonials-tech .quote-top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.testimonials-tech .quote-photo { width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid rgba(24,168,221,.55); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.testimonials-tech .quote-mark { font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 3.6rem; line-height: .8; color: rgba(24,168,221,.55); }
.testimonials-tech .quote-card blockquote { color: #e3edf7; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 1.2rem; }
.testimonials-tech .quote-card .stars { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding-top: 1.1rem; }
.testimonials-tech .quote-author { margin-top: .2rem; }
.testimonials-tech .quote-author .avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; background: transparent; color: var(--cyan-300); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.5); }
.testimonials-tech .quote-author .who { color: #fff; }
.testimonials-tech .quote-author .role { color: #aebfd2; }
.testimonials-tech .quote-result { display: block; text-align: center; margin: 1.3rem 0 0; color: var(--cyan-300); background: rgba(24,168,221,.12); border-color: rgba(24,168,221,.35); }

/* impact stat bar */
.impact-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); margin-top: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem); padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem) 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,42,74,.55), rgba(11,24,44,.78)); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.22); }
.impact-item { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; padding: .4rem 1.4rem; }
.impact-item + .impact-item { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.impact-item .ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; background: rgba(24,168,221,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(24,168,221,.34); color: var(--cyan-300); }
.impact-item .ic svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.impact-item strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.55rem; line-height: 1.05; color: #fff; }
.impact-item span { font-size: .82rem; color: #b9c8da; line-height: 1.3; }
.impact-caption { text-align: center; margin-top: 1.4rem; color: var(--cyan-300); font-size: .9rem; }

/* ---------- Services: process flow bar ---------- */
.proc-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: clamp(.6rem, 1.6vw, 1.6rem); }
.proc-step { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem; min-width: 0; max-width: 250px; cursor: default; }
.proc-arrow { justify-self: center; }
.ps-ico { position: relative; flex: none; width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--cyan-700); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff, #eaf5fb); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(14,36,64,.1), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(24,168,221,.18); transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s ease, color .25s ease; }
.ps-ico svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.ps-num { position: absolute; top: -6px; left: -6px; width: 25px; height: 25px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy-800); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: .8rem; display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(14,36,64,.28); transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.ps-txt h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy-900); font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.1; transition: color .25s ease; }
/* hover animation on each step */
.proc-step:hover .ps-ico { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.06); color: var(--cyan-500); box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(24,168,221,.3), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(24,168,221,.55); }
.proc-step:hover .ps-ico svg { transform: scale(1.08); }
.proc-step:hover .ps-num { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.12); background: var(--cyan-500); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(24,168,221,.5); }
.proc-step:hover .ps-txt h4 { color: var(--cyan-700); }
.ps-txt p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; line-height: 1.35; margin-top: .25rem; }
.proc-arrow { display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--cyan-400); opacity: .55; }
.proc-arrow svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .proc-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.6rem 1.4rem; } .proc-arrow { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .proc-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ps-ico, .ps-ico svg, .ps-num { transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease; } .proc-step:hover .ps-ico, .proc-step:hover .ps-ico svg, .proc-step:hover .ps-num { transform: none; } }

/* ---------- Services: Free Assessment hero ---------- */
.assess { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.assess-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
.assess-h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.1rem); line-height: 1.07; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--navy-900); margin-top: .9rem; }
.assess-h2 .cy { display: block; color: var(--cyan-500); }
.assess .lead { margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 48ch; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.assess-bullets { list-style: none; margin: clamp(1.4rem, 3vh, 2.1rem) 0 0; }
.assess-bullets li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: .95rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); cursor: default; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.assess-bullets li:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.ab-ic { flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--cyan-700); background: rgba(24,168,221,.1); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(24,168,221,.22); transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, color .25s ease; }
.ab-ic svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.assess-bullets p { color: var(--ink); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.assess-bullets strong { color: var(--cyan-700); font-weight: 700; }
.assess-bullets li:hover { transform: translateX(6px); }
.assess-bullets li:hover .ab-ic { transform: scale(1.1); background: var(--cyan-500); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(24,168,221,.4); }
.assess-bullets li:hover .ab-ic svg { transform: scale(1.08); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .assess-bullets li, .ab-ic, .ab-ic svg { transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease; } .assess-bullets li:hover, .assess-bullets li:hover .ab-ic, .assess-bullets li:hover .ab-ic svg { transform: none; } }
.assess-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vh, 2.4rem); }
.btn-grad { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan-500), #14c2ac); border: none; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(24,168,221,.32); }
.btn-grad:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(24,168,221,.42); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.assess-trust { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; }
.assess-trust .avatars { display: flex; }
.assess-trust .avatars span { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--white); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan-500), var(--navy-800)); margin-left: -11px; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(14,36,64,.2); }
.assess-trust .avatars span:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.assess-trust > span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 17ch; }
.assess-media { position: relative; }
.assess-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 22px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(14,36,64,.22); display: block; }
.yield-card { position: absolute; right: clamp(.8rem, 1.4vw, 1.4rem); bottom: clamp(.8rem, 1.4vw, 1.4rem); width: clamp(190px, 17vw, 232px); padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(9,20,38,.6); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(6,16,30,.42); color: #fff; }
.yc-label { display: block; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; font-size: .64rem; font-weight: 700; color: #9fc6e0; }
.yc-val { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.7rem; line-height: 1; margin-top: .35rem; }
.yc-val span { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: #cdd9e7; }
.yc-sub { display: block; font-size: .72rem; color: #9fb6cf; margin-top: .25rem; }
.yc-spark { width: 100%; height: 36px; margin: .7rem 0 .9rem; display: block; }
.yc-conf { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: .35rem; }
.yc-bars { display: flex; gap: .3rem; margin-top: .55rem; }
.yc-bars i { height: 6px; flex: 1; border-radius: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan-500), #14c2ac); }
.yc-bars i:last-child { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.assess-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem); margin-top: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem); padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.8rem); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(14,36,64,.08); }
.as-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; cursor: default; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.as-ic { flex: none; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--cyan-700); background: rgba(24,168,221,.1); transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, color .25s ease; }
.as-ic svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.as-item strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.7rem); color: var(--cyan-700); line-height: 1; }
.as-item > div span { display: block; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: .28rem; line-height: 1.25; }
/* hover animation on each stat */
.as-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.as-item:hover .as-ic { transform: scale(1.1); background: var(--cyan-500); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(24,168,221,.4); }
.as-item:hover .as-ic svg { transform: scale(1.08); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .as-item, .as-ic, .as-ic svg { transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease; } .as-item:hover, .as-item:hover .as-ic, .as-item:hover .as-ic svg { transform: none; } }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .assess-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .assess-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 1.6rem; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .assess-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .yield-card { position: static; width: auto; margin-top: 1rem; } }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-800); color: #fff; border-radius: 0; }
.cta-band .bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.cta-band .bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .25; }
.cta-band .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; padding-block: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px); }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-band p { color: #cdd9e7; max-width: 560px; margin: 1rem auto 2rem; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.form .row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.1rem; }
.field { display: grid; gap: .4rem; }
.field label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--navy-800); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font: inherit; font-size: .98rem; padding: .8rem 1rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px; background: #fff; color: var(--ink); transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--cyan-500); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(24,168,221,.15); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Page hero (interior) ---------- */
.page-hero { background: var(--navy-800); color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero .bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.page-hero .bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .3; }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-block: clamp(56px, 9vw, 110px); }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; max-width: 760px; }
.page-hero p { color: #cdd9e7; max-width: 600px; margin-top: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Legal / prose pages ---------- */
.legal { max-width: 820px; }
.legal h2 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-top: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; color: var(--navy-800); }
.legal p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.legal ul { margin-top: 1rem; padding-left: 1.3rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }
.legal ul li { margin-top: .5rem; }
.legal a { color: var(--cyan-500); font-weight: 600; }
.legal a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.legal .legal-updated { margin-top: 0; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); }
.legal .legal-note { margin-top: 2.6rem; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; background: var(--bg-soft); border-left: 3px solid var(--cyan-300); border-radius: 8px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumb { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--cyan-300); margin-bottom: 1rem; display: flex; gap: .5rem; align-items: center; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-900); color: #b9c8da; padding-block: clamp(48px, 7vw, 80px) 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
.footer-brand svg { height: 44px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.footer-logo-chip { display: inline-block; background: transparent; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.footer-logo-chip img { display: block; height: 56px; width: auto; }
.footer-brand p { color: #93a6bd; font-size: .92rem; max-width: 320px; }
.footer-col h4 { color: #fff; font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.footer-col a { display: block; color: #b9c8da; font-size: .92rem; padding: .3rem 0; transition: color .15s ease; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--cyan-300); }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: .6rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .92rem; padding: .3rem 0; }
.footer-contact svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--cyan-300); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); margin-top: 3rem; padding-block: 1.6rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; font-size: .82rem; color: #7e92ab; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--cyan-300); }

/* ---------- Gentle scroll system ---------- */
/* Elegant reveal-on-scroll: things slowly appear as you scroll */
.reveal,
.reveal-zoom,
.reveal-left,
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
  transition:
    opacity 1.25s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.18,1),
    transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.18,1);
  transition-delay: var(--rd, 0ms);
}
.reveal       { transform: translateY(22px); }
.reveal-zoom  { transform: scale(.965); }
.reveal-left  { transform: translateX(-28px); }
.reveal-right { transform: translateX(28px); }
.reveal.in,
.reveal-zoom.in,
.reveal-left.in,
.reveal-right.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Parallax + scroll-zoom targets (transform driven by JS) */
.parallax-img { will-change: transform; transform-origin: center; backface-visibility: hidden; }
.feature-media { overflow: hidden; }

/* Respect users who prefer less motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal, .reveal-zoom, .reveal-left, .reveal-right {
    opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important;
  }
  .parallax-img { transform: none !important; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: .5rem; } .mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; } .mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.tag-hold { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; background: var(--bg-mid); color: var(--muted); padding: .15rem .5rem; border-radius: 6px; letter-spacing: .03em; }
.pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; background: var(--cyan-100); color: var(--navy-700); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .8rem; padding: .35rem .8rem; border-radius: 999px; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .audience-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .audience-card:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
  .stand-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .impact-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 1.4rem; }
  .impact-item:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0; }
  .problem-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: clamp(24px, 5vw, 36px); }
  .problem-figure { order: -1; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .problem-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.8rem 1rem; }
  #problem .pstat + .pstat::before { display: none; }
  .feature-row, .feature-row.reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; direction: ltr; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem 1rem; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .step::after { display: none; }
  .steps.flow::before, .steps.flow::after { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 1339px) {
  .nav-cta .btn-ghost { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .nav-link { padding: .6rem .5rem; }
  .nav-menu { gap: .1rem; }
  .nav-logo-img { height: 58px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-menu, .nav-cta .btn-ghost { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; padding: 6px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .nav-menu.open {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    position: absolute; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0; background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: .5rem var(--gutter) 1rem;
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
    max-height: calc(100dvh - var(--nav-h));
    overflow-y: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; overscroll-behavior: contain;
  }
  .nav-menu.open > li { width: 100%; }
  .nav-menu.open .nav-link { padding: .9rem .2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 0; }
  .nav-menu.open .nav-link::after { display: none; }
  .nav-menu.open .submenu { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: 0; padding: 0 0 .5rem 1rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .trust .container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 1.6rem; }
  .trust-item { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .trust-item + .trust-item::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav { padding-inline: 14px; gap: .5rem; }
  .nav-logo svg { height: 32px; }
  .nav-logo-img { height: 36px; }
  .nav-cta { gap: .4rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .nav-cta .btn-primary { padding: .5rem .8rem; font-size: .74rem; white-space: nowrap; }
  .form .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .grid-4, .grid-3, .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .impact-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .impact-item { border-left: 0 !important; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .hero .tagline { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .trust .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ---- Lead form: honeypot + error state (added with the /api/lead wiring) ---- */
.form .hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; top: auto; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.form-error { margin: .8rem 0 0; padding: .75rem .9rem; border-radius: 10px; background: #fdecea; border: 1px solid #f3c7c0; color: #a3341f; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.45; }