/* ====== Smooth Scrolling ====== */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
}

/* ====== Construction Company Theme ====== */
:root {
  /* Color Palette - Dark & Professional */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f8f8f8;
  --light-gray: #e8e8e8;
  --mid-gray: #cccccc;
  --gray: #999999;
  --dark-gray: #666666;
  --black: #262626;
  
  /* Brand Accents */
  --accent-warm: #d4b48a;           /* refined gold */
  --accent-warm-light: #ead9bf;
  --accent-warm-dark: #b99564;
  --brand-blue: #30BFF2;            /* from logo */
  --brand-green: #3EDE17;           /* from logo */
  --blue-600: #1565c0;
  --green-600: #1e8e7d;
  
  /* Typography Scale */
  --text-xs: 0.75rem;
  --text-sm: 0.875rem;
  --text-base: 1rem;
  --text-lg: 1.125rem;
  --text-xl: 1.25rem;
  --text-2xl: 1.5rem;
  --text-3xl: 1.875rem;
  --text-4xl: 2.25rem;
  --text-5xl: 3rem;
  --text-6xl: 3.75rem;
  
  /* Spacing System */
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 1.5rem;
  --space-lg: 2rem;
  --space-xl: 3rem;
  --space-2xl: 4rem;
  --space-3xl: 6rem;
  --space-4xl: 8rem;
  
  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --border-radius: 12px;
  --border-radius-sm: 8px;
  --border-radius-lg: 12px;
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --elev-1: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --elev-2: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

/* ====== Base Styles ====== */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

main {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background: var(--black);
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--black);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ====== Typography ====== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--white);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--text-5xl); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); font-weight: 500; }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }

h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 500;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--light-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.lead {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--light-gray);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ====== Layout Utilities ====== */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

/* Responsive container padding */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
  }
}

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

.section-sm {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

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

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

.grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  
  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .grid {
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .grid-2,
  .grid-3 {
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .grid {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .grid-2,
  .grid-3 {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
}

.center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* ====== Navigation ====== */
nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: rgba(38, 38, 38, 0.98);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent-warm);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-logo img {
  height: 50px;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: pixelated;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-transform: translateZ(0);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.nav-links {
  display: none;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 1001;
  position: relative;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
}

/* Mobile menu styles */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(38, 38, 38, 0.98);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent-warm);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-links.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
  
  .nav-links a {
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
  
  .nav-links a:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-blue), var(--brand-green));
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ====== Buttons ====== */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--accent-warm);
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-warm);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-warm-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--accent-warm);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Focus states for accessibility */
.btn:focus-visible, .qsys-card:focus-within, .cap-card:focus-within, .case-study-card:focus-within {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--black), 0 0 0 4px var(--brand-blue);
}

/* ====== Cookie Banner (lightweight) ====== */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  left: var(--space-sm);
  right: var(--space-sm);
  bottom: var(--space-sm);
  z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(38, 38, 38, 0.98);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  display: none;
}
.cookie-banner.show { display: block; }
.cookie-banner .cookie-banner-inner { display: flex; gap: var(--space-md); align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.cookie-banner .cookie-text { color: var(--light-gray); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.cookie-banner a { color: var(--accent-warm); text-decoration: none; }
.cookie-banner a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-banner .cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .cookie-banner { right: auto; max-width: 520px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cookie-banner .cookie-banner-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .cookie-banner .cookie-actions { justify-content: flex-end; }
}

/* Gold link with brand underline (services/home) */
.service-link { color: var(--accent-warm); text-decoration: none; position: relative; display: inline-block; font-weight: 500; }
.service-link:visited { color: var(--accent-warm); }
.service-link::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px; width: 0; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-blue), var(--brand-green)); transition: width .25s ease; }
.service-link:hover { color: var(--accent-warm); }
.service-link:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--accent-warm);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* First CTA button in hero - black text for better contrast */
.hero .btn-group .btn:first-child {
  color: var(--black);
}

.hero .btn-group .btn:first-child:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ====== Hero Section ====== */
.hero {
  padding-top: calc(80px + var(--space-4xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--black);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* Homepage hero with background image */
.hero-background { 
  position: absolute; 
  inset: 0; 
  z-index: 1; 
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-background + .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-bg-image { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; display: block; }
.hero-background-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background:
  linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,.78) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 100%),
  radial-gradient(50% 40% at 50% 20%, rgba(0,0,0,.35), transparent 70%);
}
.hero h1, .hero .lead, .hero .trust-trigger { color: #fff; }
.trust-badge-icon svg { stroke-width: 1.6; }

/* Homepage sections minimal styling (moved from inline) */
.brand-logos { 
  text-align: center; 
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0; 
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}



.brand-logos-subtitle { 
  font-size: var(--text-xl); 
  color: var(--white); 
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); 
  font-weight: 500; 
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-align: center;
}

.brand-logos-grid { 
  display: flex; 
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md); 
  align-items: center; 
  justify-content: center; 
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-height: 60px;
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.brand-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-xs);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0.6;
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  min-width: 80px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.brand-logo-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 160px;
  min-width: 80px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.7) contrast(1.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-logo-item:hover .brand-logo {
  filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1) contrast(1);
}

/* Responsive brand logos */
@media (max-width: 1400px) {
  .brand-logos-grid {
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    max-width: 1200px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .brand-logos-grid {
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    max-width: 1000px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .brand-logos-grid {
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    max-width: 900px;
  }
  
  .brand-logo {
    height: 35px;
    max-width: 140px;
  }
  
  .brand-logo-item {
    min-width: 70px;
    padding: 2px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .brand-logos-grid {
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    max-width: 600px;
  }
  
  .brand-logo {
    height: 32px;
    max-width: 120px;
  }
  
  .brand-logo-item {
    min-width: 80px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .brand-logos-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  }
  
  .brand-logos-grid {
    gap: var(--space-md);
    max-width: 400px;
  }
  
  .brand-logo {
    height: 30px;
    max-width: 100px;
  }
  
  .brand-logo-item {
    height: 40px;
    min-width: 70px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-logos {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  }
  
  .brand-logos-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .brand-logos-grid {
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    max-width: 360px;
  }
  
  .brand-logo {
    height: 28px;
    max-width: 90px;
  }
  
  .brand-logo-item {
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 60px;
  }
}

.services { 
  background: var(--black); 
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); 
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); 
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.services h2 { text-align:center; margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.services-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--space-lg); }
.services .grid { grid-auto-rows: 1fr; }
.service-card {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto 1fr auto; /* icon, title, flexible body, link */
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(25,118,210,.45); box-shadow: var(--elev-2); }
.service-card h3 { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 600; }
.service-card p { color: var(--light-gray); margin: 0; }
.service-link { margin-top: calc(var(--space-md) * 1.5); }
.service-card .visual-tag { display:inline-block; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); color: var(--mid-gray); font-size: var(--text-xs); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
/* Responsive services grid */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid { 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); 
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) { 
  .services-grid { 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .service-card {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .service-card {
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .service-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
}

.projects { 
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.projects-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.projects-header h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.projects-header .lead { margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.projects .grid.grid-3 { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--space-lg); }
.project-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-1);
  transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  display:flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-md);
}
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(25,118,210,.45); box-shadow: var(--elev-2); }
.project-image { aspect-ratio: 16/9; width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); overflow: hidden; }
.project-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.project-content h3 { margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm); font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 600; }
.project-content p { margin:0; color: var(--light-gray); }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .projects .grid.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-content-centered { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ====== Testimonials ====== */
.testimonials { 
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.testimonials .testimonials-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.testimonials .testimonials-header .lead { text-align: center; }
.testimonials .lead { color: var(--mid-gray); }
.testimonial {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-1);
}
.testimonial p { margin: 0 0 var(--space-md); color: var(--light-gray); }
.testimonial cite { display:block; color: var(--mid-gray); font-style: italic; }
.testimonials .grid { align-items: stretch; }
.stats-highlight { margin-top: var(--space-xl); padding-top: var(--space-lg); border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,180,138,.35); text-align: center; }

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hero .lead {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ====== Value Cards ====== */
.value-cards {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-warm);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  min-height: 200px; /* Taller min-height for visual balance on desktop */
}

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

.value-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--white);
}

.value-card p {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive value cards */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .value-card {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    min-height: 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .value-card {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    min-height: 160px;
  }
  
  .value-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
}

/* ====== Team Section ====== */
.team-member-text {
  text-align: left;
}

.team-photo-large {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  align-self: center;
}

.team-photo-large img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

/* Responsive team photo */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team-photo-large {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .team-photo-large {
    max-width: 300px;
  }
}

/* ====== About (Why Choose) ====== */
.about-grid { align-items: center; }
.about-content .lead { max-width: 56ch; }
.about-features { margin-top: var(--space-lg); display: grid; gap: var(--space-lg); }

/* Responsive about content */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-content .lead {
    max-width: none;
  }
  
  .about-features {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-features {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
}
.feature-item { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.feature-title { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.feature-description { color: var(--light-gray); }
.about-visual { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 3/4; min-height: 520px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden; background: rgba(255,255,255,.02); box-shadow: var(--elev-1); }
.about-visual::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.15), rgba(0,0,0,.35)); pointer-events:none; }
.about-visual-img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center; }
.feature-icon { position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; width: 40px; height: 40px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:999px; color:#d4b48a; border:2px solid currentColor; background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(212,180,138,.18), rgba(212,180,138,.06) 65%, transparent 75%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,180,138,.12), rgba(212,180,138,.05)); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,180,138,.26); }
.feature-icon svg { width:20px; height:20px; }

/* Responsive feature items */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .feature-item {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .feature-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  
  .feature-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
}



/* Reassurance line spacing under features */
.about-content .text-small-gray { margin-top: var(--space-xl); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--mid-gray); display: block; }

.expertise { 
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.expertise-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
/* Clean row list style */
.expertise-item { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,180,138,.35); margin: 0; background: transparent; box-shadow: none; }
.expertise-item:last-of-type { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,180,138,.35); }
.expertise-item:hover { background: transparent; }
.expertise-toggle { 
  display:flex; 
  align-items:center; 
  justify-content: space-between; 
  gap: var(--space-md); 
  padding: 22px 0; 
  cursor:pointer; 
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.expertise-toggle h3 { margin:0; font-weight: 500; }
.expertise-toggle, .expertise-toggle h3, .toggle-icon { 
  -webkit-user-select: none; 
  user-select: none; 
}
/* Gradient underline on hover/focus */
.expertise-toggle h3 { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.expertise-toggle h3::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px; height: 2px; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-blue), var(--brand-green)); transition: width .25s ease; }
.expertise-toggle:hover h3::after { width: 100%; }
/* Hide underline when section is open */
.expertise-item.section-open .expertise-toggle:hover h3::after,
.expertise-item.section-open .expertise-toggle h3::after { 
  display: none !important; 
}
.toggle-icon { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:32px; height:32px; color: var(--accent-warm); }
.toggle-icon.active { color: var(--white); }
.expertise-content { display:none; padding: 0 0 var(--space-2xl); }
.expertise-content.active { display:block; padding-top: var(--space-md); }
.expertise-text .lead { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.expertise-text .btn { margin-top: var(--space-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }

/* New styles for expertise CTA buttons */
.expertise-cta-buttons { 
  display: flex; 
  flex-direction: row; 
  gap: var(--space-sm); 
  margin-top: var(--space-lg); 
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); 
}
.expertise-cta-buttons .btn { 
  margin: 0; 
  text-align: center; 
  flex: 1; 
  display: flex; 
  align-items: center; 
  justify-content: center; 
}

/* Stack buttons vertically on smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .expertise-cta-buttons { 
    flex-direction: column; 
  }
  
  /* Improve mobile spacing for expertise content */
  .expertise-text .lead {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  .expertise-feature-item {
    padding: 12px 0;
  }
  
  .expertise-feature-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }
  
  .expertise-feature-icon svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .expertise-text .lead {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
  
  .expertise-feature-item {
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
}
.expertise-features { display:grid; gap: 0; margin: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-md); color: var(--light-gray); }
.expertise-features > div { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,180,138,.35); }
.expertise-features > div:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

/* New styles for expertise feature items with checkmark icons */
.expertise-feature-item { 
  display: flex; 
  align-items: center; 
  gap: var(--space-sm); 
  padding: 14px 0; 
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,180,138,.35); 
}
.expertise-feature-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.expertise-feature-icon { 
  position: relative; 
  flex-shrink: 0; 
  width: 28px; 
  height: 28px; 
  display: grid; 
  place-items: center; 
  border-radius: 999px; 
  color: #d4b48a; 
  border: 2px solid currentColor; 
  background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(212,180,138,.18), rgba(212,180,138,.06) 65%, transparent 75%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,180,138,.12), rgba(212,180,138,.05)); 
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,180,138,.26); 
}
.expertise-feature-icon svg { 
  width: 16px; 
  height: 16px; 
}
.expertise-visual-placeholder { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/9; min-height: 220px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.02); overflow:hidden; }
.expertise-visual-placeholder::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(40% 40% at 50% 40%, rgba(38,38,38,.15), transparent 70%); pointer-events:none; }
.visual-content { position:absolute; inset:0; display:grid; place-items:center; gap:.5rem; }
.visual-tag { display:inline-block; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); color: var(--mid-gray); font-size: var(--text-xs); }

/* New styles for expertise visual images */
.expertise-visual-image { 
  position: relative; 
  aspect-ratio: 16/9; 
  min-height: 220px; 
  border-radius: 12px; 
  overflow: hidden; 
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); 
}
.expertise-visual-img { 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 100%; 
  object-fit: cover; 
  object-position: center; 
}

/* Mobile responsive styles for expertise visual images */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .expertise-visual-image { 
    aspect-ratio: 4/3; 
    min-height: 200px; 
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .expertise-visual-image { 
    aspect-ratio: 1/1; 
    min-height: 180px; 
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .about-visual { 
    aspect-ratio: 16/9; 
    min-height: 280px; 
    max-height: 320px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .about-visual { 
    aspect-ratio: 4/3; 
    min-height: 250px; 
    max-height: 300px;
  }
  
  /* Make about section full width on mobile */
  .about .grid.grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .about-visual {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 550px){
  .about-visual { 
    aspect-ratio: 3/4; 
    min-height: 220px; 
    max-height: 280px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px){
  .about-visual { 
    aspect-ratio: 1/1; 
    min-height: 200px; 
    max-height: 250px;
  }
  
  /* Reduce container padding for full-width image on small mobile */
  .about .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .about-visual {
    border-radius: 8px; /* Slightly smaller radius on mobile */
  }
}

/* Responsive expertise toggle */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .expertise-toggle {
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .expertise-toggle h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
  
  .expertise-content.active {
    padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .expertise-toggle {
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  }
  
  .expertise-toggle h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
  
  .toggle-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
}

.team-network {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mid-gray); /* Subtle divider above section */
  padding-top: var(--space-2xl); /* Space above divider */
}

.team-network h3 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.team-network .title {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
}

.team-member-text .title {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.team-member-text p {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) 0;
}

.team-network p {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) 0;
}

/* Responsive team network */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team-network {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  }
  
  .team-network h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .team-network {
    padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .team-network h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
}

/* ====== Why Choose Us ====== */
.why-choose {
  text-align: center;
}

.why-choose h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--white);
}

.why-choose p {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive why choose */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-choose h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .why-choose h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
}

/* ====== CTA Section ====== */
.cta {
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.cta-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.cta .lead {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* Responsive CTA content */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-content {
    max-width: none;
  }
  
  .cta .lead {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cta h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
  
  .cta .lead {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }
}

/* ====== Footer ====== */
footer {
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-1);
  padding: var(--space-3xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(25,118,210,.45);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-2);
}

.footer-main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* Footer Brand Section */
.footer-brand {
  max-width: 400px;
}

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

.footer-logo img {
  height: 40px;
}

.footer-description {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.footer-contact-section {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.contact-label {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  min-width: 60px;
}

.contact-item span:not(.contact-label),
.contact-item a {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

/* Footer Navigation */
.footer-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.footer-nav-column h4,
.footer-contact-section h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-nav-column ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

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

.footer-nav-column a {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-nav-column a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

.footer-nav-column a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent-warm);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-nav-column a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.footer-copyright {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-legal a {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

.footer-legal a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent-warm);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-legal a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Footer Toggle Styles */
.footer-toggle {
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  user-select: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

.footer-toggle-icon {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-toggle.active .footer-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.footer-nav-list {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Mobile: Collapsed by default */
@media (max-width: 770px) {
  .footer-nav-list,
  .footer-contact {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  
  .footer-nav-list.active,
  .footer-contact.active {
    max-height: 200px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  /* Move contact section to be with other toggles on mobile */
  .footer-contact-section {
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  
  /* Create a mobile-specific layout that puts brand first */
  .footer-main {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-areas: 
      "brand"
      "nav";
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .footer-nav {
    grid-area: nav;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-areas: 
      "contact"
      "services" 
      "company"
      "resources";
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .footer-contact-section {
    grid-area: contact;
  }
  
  .footer-nav-column:nth-child(2) {
    grid-area: services;
  }
  
  .footer-nav-column:nth-child(3) {
    grid-area: company;
  }
  
  .footer-nav-column:nth-child(4) {
    grid-area: resources;
  }
  
  .footer-brand {
    grid-area: brand;
  }
  
  .footer-contact-desktop {
    display: none; /* Hide desktop contact info on mobile */
  }
}

/* Desktop: Always visible */
@media (min-width: 771px) {
  .footer-toggle-icon {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .footer-nav-list,
  .footer-contact {
    max-height: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    margin-top: var(--space-md) !important;
  }
  
  .footer-contact-section {
    display: none; /* Hide mobile contact section on desktop */
  }
  
  .footer-contact-desktop {
    display: block; /* Show desktop contact info */
  }
}

/* Responsive Footer */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }
  
  .footer-nav {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .footer-brand {
    max-width: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 770px) {
  footer {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  }
  
  .footer-card {
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
  }
  
  .footer-main {
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  
  .footer-nav {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .footer-nav-column,
  .footer-contact-section {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  
  .footer-nav-column:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .footer-legal {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-card {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .footer-logo {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .footer-description {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .contact-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
  }
  
  .contact-label {
    min-width: auto;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  
  .footer-nav-column h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
  
  .footer-legal {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
}

/* ====== Responsive Design ====== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  }
  
  .hero {
    padding-top: calc(80px + var(--space-2xl));
    padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  }
  
  h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  }
  
  h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  }
  
  .btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  /* Hide second CTA button on mobile */
  .hero .btn-group .btn:last-child {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .footer-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .footer-info {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  }
  
  .hero {
    padding-top: calc(80px + var(--space-xl));
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  }
  
  h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  }
  
  h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
}

/* ====== Content Sections ====== */
.content-section {
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.content-section-alt {
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.consulting-process-section {
  background: var(--black);
  background-image: url('Assets/patter.svg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  position: relative;
}

.consulting-process-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: url('Assets/patter.svg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.content-text {
  max-width: 500px;
}

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

.content-visual {
  height: 360px;
  position: relative;
  align-self: center;
}

.content-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 1;
}

.content-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

/* Specific styling for Our Story section image to maintain natural aspect ratio */
.content-visual--natural-aspect {
  height: auto;
  max-height: 400px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.content-visual--natural-aspect img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Responsive content sections */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .content-text {
    max-width: none;
  }
  
  .content-visual {
    height: 270px;
  }
  
  .content-visual--natural-aspect {
    max-height: 300px;
  }
  
  .content-visual--natural-aspect img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .content-visual {
    height: 220px;
  }
  
  .content-visual--natural-aspect {
    max-height: 250px;
  }
  
  .content-visual--natural-aspect img {
    max-height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
}

/* ====== Shared Icon Ring ====== */
.cap-icon, .qsys-icon, .design-icon, .consulting-icon, .service-icon, .value-icon, .visual-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #d4b48a;
  border: 2px solid currentColor;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(212,180,138,.18), rgba(212,180,138,.06) 65%, transparent 75%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,180,138,.12), rgba(212,180,138,.05));
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,180,138,.26);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}

/* ====== Service Header Layout ====== */
.service-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.service-header .service-icon {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-header h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex: 1;
  color: var(--white);
}

.qsys-card:hover .qsys-icon,
.design-card:hover .design-icon,
.consulting-card:hover .consulting-icon,
.service-card:hover .service-icon,
.value-card:hover .value-icon,
.expertise-visual:hover .visual-icon,
.cap-card:hover .cap-icon {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,180,138,.35), 0 0 20px rgba(212,180,138,.14);
}

/* ====== Consulting Cards (unified style) ====== */
.consulting-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-1);
  transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.consulting-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; opacity:0;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(25,118,210,.35);
  transition:box-shadow .35s ease, opacity .35s ease;
}

.consulting-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  border-color:rgba(25,118,210,.5);
  box-shadow:var(--elev-2);
}
.consulting-card:hover::after{ opacity:1; box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(25,118,210,.55), 0 0 24px rgba(25,118,210,.18) inset; }

.consulting-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--white);
}

.consulting-card p {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) 0;
}

.consulting-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.consulting-card li {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  padding-left: var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
}

.consulting-card li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ====== Capability Cards ====== */
.capabilities {
  position: relative;
  padding: 72px 0 96px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.capabilities::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10% -5% auto -5%;
  height: 30%;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 80% at 50% 0%,
    rgba(38, 38, 38, 0.15), rgba(38, 38, 38, 0.05) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(15px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.cap-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 500;
  /* Larger, display-like size for section title */
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cap-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 32px;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

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

.cap-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 26px 26px;
  /* Subtle dark border to match mock */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(16px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
    opacity 0.6s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cap-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(25, 118, 210, 0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.cap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(25, 118, 210, 0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-2);
}

.cap-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(25, 118, 210, 0.55), 0 0 24px rgba(25, 118, 210, 0.25) inset;
}


/* cap-icon specifics now inherit from shared ring */

.cap-icon::before { content: none; }

.cap-card:hover .cap-icon {
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(2deg);
  /* Symmetric glow (not offset) */
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.38),
    0 0 22px rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.16);
}

.cap-card h3 {
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}

.cap-tag {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.cap-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #cfcfcf;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cap-card p + p {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Scroll-reveal */
.cap-card.is-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cap-card,
  .cap-card::after,
  .cap-icon {
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .cap-card {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ====== Q-SYS Services Cards ====== */
.qsys-services { display: grid; gap: 32px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .qsys-services { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.qsys-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-1);
  transition:
    transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
    box-shadow .3s ease,
    border-color .3s ease;
}
.qsys-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; opacity:0;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(25,118,210,.35);
  transition:box-shadow .35s ease, opacity .35s ease;
}
.qsys-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  border-color:rgba(25,118,210,.5);
  box-shadow:var(--elev-2);
}
.qsys-card:hover::after{ opacity:1; box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(25,118,210,.55), 0 0 24px rgba(25,118,210,.18) inset; }

/* qsys-icon now uses shared ring */

.qsys-card h3{ margin:6px 0 8px; font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--white); }
.qsys-card p{ margin:0 0 10px 0; color:#cfcfcf; }

.feature-list{ list-style:none; margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:8px; }
.feature-list li{ position:relative; padding-left:1.25rem; color:var(--light-gray); }
.feature-list li::before{ content:"•"; position:absolute; left:0; top:.1rem; color:var(--accent-warm); }

/* Accessible focus rings for inputs */
.input:focus, .textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--brand-blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(25,118,210,.25); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn, .qsys-card, .cap-card { transition: none !important; }
}

/* ====== System Design Services (match Q-SYS cards) ====== */
.design-card { position: relative; padding: 24px 22px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: var(--elev-1); transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease; margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.design-card::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; opacity:0; box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(25,118,210,.35); transition:box-shadow .35s ease, opacity .35s ease; }
.design-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:rgba(25,118,210,.5); box-shadow:var(--elev-2); }
.design-card:hover::after{ opacity:1; box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(25,118,210,.55), 0 0 24px rgba(25,118,210,.18) inset; }
.design-icon{ width:52px; height:52px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:999px; color:#d4b48a; border:2px solid currentColor; margin-bottom:12px; background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(212,180,138,.18), rgba(212,180,138,.06) 65%, transparent 75%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,180,138,.12), rgba(212,180,138,.05)); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,180,138,.26); transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, background .35s ease; }
.design-card:hover .design-icon{ transform:scale(1.05); box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(212,180,138,.35), 0 0 20px rgba(212,180,138,.14); }
.design-card h3{ margin:6px 0 8px; font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--white); }
.design-card p{ margin:0 0 10px 0; color:#cfcfcf; }
.design-card ul{ margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0; list-style:none; display:grid; gap:8px; }
.design-card li{ position:relative; padding-left:1.25rem; color:var(--light-gray); }
.design-card li::before{ content:"•"; position:absolute; left:0; top:.1rem; color:var(--accent-warm); }

/* Remove margin from last design card */
.design-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ====== Process Flow ====== */
.process-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.process-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Responsive process header */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  }
  
  .process-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
}

.process-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Desktop: even more compact spacing */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .process-flow {
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  }
}

.process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  width: auto;
  background: #2d2d2d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  z-index: 2;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-self: stretch;
  height: 220px;
}

.process-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  opacity: 0.6;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 220px;
  align-self: center;
  transform: translateY(-110px);
  margin-top: 110px;
}

/* Responsive breakpoints for different screen sizes */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .process-flow {
    max-width: 95%;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .process-step {
    min-width: 200px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .process-arrow {
    height: 200px;
    transform: translateY(-100px);
    margin-top: 100px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .process-flow {
    max-width: 100%;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .process-step {
    min-width: 180px;
    padding: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .process-arrow {
    height: 180px;
    transform: translateY(-90px);
    margin-top: 90px;
  }
}

.process-arrow svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent-warm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.step-number {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

/* Mobile layout - stack title under step number */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-step .step-title {
    position: static !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    font-size: var(--text-lg) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
  }
  
  .process-step .step-number {
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
}

.step-body {
  display: none;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  text-align: left;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

/* Force show step body text on screens 1024px and below */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-step .step-body {
    display: block !important;
    margin-top: 20px !important;
    color: var(--light-gray) !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    font-size: var(--text-base) !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
}

/* Show step body text on screens 1024px and below */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-step .step-title {
    position: static !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    font-size: var(--text-lg) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
  }
  
  .process-step .step-number {
    position: static !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    font-size: var(--text-sm) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--accent-warm) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
}







.step-popup {
  position: fixed;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-warm);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  width: 320px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 99999;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Smart positioning - popup appears above or below based on available space */
.step-popup.popup-above {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 100%;
  left: 0;
  top: auto;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.step-popup.popup-below {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  bottom: auto;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

/* Ensure popup appears above other cards on tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .step-popup {
    z-index: 99999;
  }
}

.step-popup::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border: 8px solid transparent;
}

.popup-above::after {
  top: 100%;
  left: 20px;
  border-top-color: var(--accent-warm);
}

.popup-below::after {
  bottom: 100%;
  left: 20px;
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent-warm);
}

.process-step:hover .step-popup {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.popup-above:hover {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.popup-below:hover {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.step-content:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-warm);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.step-popup h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.step-popup p {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.step-outcomes {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.outcome-tag {
  background: rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.3);
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Remove the process connectors since we're using a grid layout */
.process-connector {
  display: none;
}

/* Responsive design - tablet breakpoint */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-flow {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  }
  
  .process-step {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 200px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
  }
  
  .process-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
  
  /* Hide popups on screens below 1024px */
  .step-popup {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* Remove vertical lines on screens below 900px */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .process-step {
    border-left: none !important;
  }
  
  /* Remove any pseudo-elements that might create vertical lines */
  .process-step::before,
  .process-step::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  /* Remove borders from child elements */
  .process-step * {
    border-left: none !important;
  }
  
  /* Specifically target step elements */
  .step-number,
  .step-title,
  .step-body {
    border-left: none !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }
  
  /* Remove any box shadows that might look like lines */
  .step-number,
  .step-title,
  .step-body {
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile breakpoint - consistent with other sections */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-flow {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  .process-step {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 180px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background: #2d2d2d;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  
  .step-number {
    position: static !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm) !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    font-size: var(--text-sm) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--accent-warm) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    order: 1 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
  
  .step-title {
    position: static !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md) !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    font-size: var(--text-lg) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    order: 2 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
  
  .step-body {
    display: block !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    color: var(--light-gray) !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    font-size: var(--text-base) !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    order: 3 !important;
  }
  
  .step-popup {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Extra small screen breakpoint */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process-flow {
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .process-step {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    min-height: 160px;
  }
  
  .step-title {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
  
  .step-body {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
}

/* ====== Values Grid ====== */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

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

/* ====== Team Section ====== */
.team-member-text {
  text-align: left;
}

.team-photo-large {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  align-self: center;
}

.team-photo-large img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

.team-network {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.team-network h3 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.team-network .title {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
}

.team-member-text .title {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* ====== Case Study Cards ====== */
.case-study-card {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-warm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.case-study-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-warm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(151, 139, 122, 0.2);
}

.case-study-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--white);
}

.case-study-card p {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) 0;
}

.case-study-card .highlight {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.case-study-card strong {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ====== Accessibility ====== */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: auto;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  position: fixed;
  left: var(--space-md);
  top: var(--space-md);
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  z-index: 9999;
  text-decoration: none;
}
/* Form tidy (contact page) */
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.field { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.label { display:block; font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--mid-gray); margin-bottom: .375rem; }
.input, .textarea {
  width: 100%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); color: var(--white);
  padding: .75rem .875rem; border-radius: 6px;
}
.input:focus, .textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--accent-warm); }

/* Small screens */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.service-card .service-icon { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-header .service-icon { margin-bottom: 0; }
/* Service icons adopt shared ring */
.service-icon svg, .qsys-icon svg, .design-icon svg, .consulting-icon svg, .value-icon svg, .cap-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

/* About value cards unify */
.value-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.02); padding: var(--space-xl); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:12px; transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(25,118,210,.45); box-shadow: var(--elev-2); }
.value-icon { margin: 0 auto 12px; }

/* Case study cards unified */
.case-study-card { 
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02); 
  padding: var(--space-xl); 
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); 
  border-radius:12px; 
  transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; 
}

.case-study-card:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-4px); 
  border-color: rgba(25,118,210,.45); 
  box-shadow: var(--elev-2); 
}

.case-study-card .highlight { 
  color: var(--accent-warm); 
  font-weight: 500; 
}

.case-study-card strong { 
  color: var(--white); 
}

/* Responsive case study cards */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-study-card {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .case-study-card {
    padding: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .case-study-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
}

/* Button brand ring (hero primary) */
.btn-brand-ring:hover, .btn-brand-ring:focus-visible { box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--black), 0 0 0 4px var(--brand-blue), 0 0 24px rgba(25,118,210,.2); }

/* ====== Home: Contact Section (global) ====== */
.contact { 
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
}

/* Ensure contact-grid respects container boundaries */
.contact-grid {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-content { 
  max-width: 600px; 
}

.contact .lead { 
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); 
}

/* Responsive contact content */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-content {
    max-width: none;
  }
  
  .contact .lead {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact .lead {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }
}

/* Contact Benefits */
.contact-benefits {
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}


.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.benefit-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.benefit-icon {
  /* Match site-wide ring style (like .feature-icon) */
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #d4b48a;
  border: 2px solid currentColor;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(212,180,138,.18), rgba(212,180,138,.06) 65%, transparent 75%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,180,138,.12), rgba(212,180,138,.05));
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,180,138,.26);
}

.benefit-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke-width: 1.6;
}

.benefit-text {
  text-align: left;
}

.benefit-text h4 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs) 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.benefit-text p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Responsive contact benefits */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-benefits {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .benefit-item {
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .benefit-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  
  .benefit-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
  
  .benefit-text h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
}



/* Contact Notice */
.contact-notice {
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.notice-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
  background: rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive contact notice */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-notice {
    gap: var(--space-xs);
  }
  
  .notice-badge {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-notice {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .notice-badge {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Contact Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-1);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.contact-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-warm), var(--brand-blue));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.contact-form-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-2);
}

.form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-header h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-header p {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

/* Responsive form header */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .form-header h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .form-header h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
  
  .form-header p {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }
}

/* Form Styling */
.form-group { 
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md); 
}

.form-row { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 
  gap: var(--space-sm); 
}

/* Ensure form doesn't constrain Cloudflare widget but respects container */
form {
  overflow: visible !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  position: relative !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Turnstile form group - special styling for widget */
.turnstile-form-group {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  margin: 20px 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  min-width: 280px !important; /* Reduced for mobile compatibility */
  display: block !important;
}

/* Ensure form containers don't constrain the widget */
.form-group,
.form-row {
  overflow: visible !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-row { 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
  }
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: calc(var(--space-sm) + 2px) var(--space-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-warm);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.form-textarea { 
  resize: vertical; 
  min-height: 96px; 
}

/* Responsive form inputs */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-input,
  .form-textarea {
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
  
  .form-textarea {
    min-height: 80px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .form-input,
  .form-textarea {
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }
  
  .form-textarea {
    min-height: 72px;
  }
}

.contact-submit {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--accent-warm);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-warm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-submit:hover {
  background: var(--accent-warm-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-warm-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive contact submit */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-submit {
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-submit {
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }
}

.form-note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

/* Responsive form note */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-note {
    margin-top: var(--space-xs);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .form-note {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }
}

/* Form status messages */
.form-status {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  color: var(--light-gray);
  padding: .625rem .75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  display: none;
}
.form-status.show { display: block; }
.form-status.success { border-color: rgba(37,161,142,.4); color: #b7f7ec; background: rgba(37,161,142,.08); }
.form-status.error { border-color: rgba(255,99,71,.45); color: #ffd2cc; background: rgba(255,99,71,.08); }

/* Cloudflare Turnstile - visible widget clean layout */
div.cf-turnstile {
  margin: 10px 0 14px !important;
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  min-width: 280px !important; /* Reduced minimum width for mobile */
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 65px !important;
}

/* Keep iframe native size to avoid clipping */
div.cf-turnstile iframe {
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transform-origin: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  min-width: 280px !important; /* Reduced minimum width for mobile */
  height: 65px !important;
  min-height: 65px !important;
  display: block !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Hide container entirely when using invisible Turnstile */
div.cf-turnstile[data-size="invisible"] {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* Add a visible placeholder for debugging */
div.cf-turnstile:empty::before {
  content: "Loading security verification...";
  display: block;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  min-height: 65px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Turnstile container - provides full width space */
.turnstile-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 20px 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  position: relative !important;
  min-width: 280px !important; /* Reduced minimum width for mobile */
  display: block !important;
  clear: both !important;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  min-height: 65px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
}

/* Debug placeholder for turnstile container */
.turnstile-container:empty::before {
  content: "Cloudflare Turnstile Widget Area";
  display: block;
  padding: 20px;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Contact form card should respect container boundaries */
.contact-form-card {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  position: relative !important;
  /* Only allow overflow for Turnstile widget container */
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Contact section container - ensure proper constraints */
.contact .container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
  }
}

/* Force widget visibility with high specificity */
.contact-form-card .cf-turnstile,
form .cf-turnstile,
.turnstile-container .cf-turnstile {
  display: block !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 65px !important;
  margin: 10px 0 14px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 999 !important;
  min-width: 280px !important; /* Reduced for mobile compatibility */
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .turnstile-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 280px !important; /* Reduced for mobile */
    overflow-x: auto !important;
  }
  
  div.cf-turnstile { 
    margin: 8px 0 12px !important; 
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 280px !important; /* Reduced for mobile */
  }
  
  div.cf-turnstile iframe {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 280px !important; /* Reduced for mobile */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .turnstile-container {
    overflow-x: scroll !important;
  }
  
  /* Contact section uses normal container behavior */
  
  div.cf-turnstile,
  div.cf-turnstile iframe {
    min-width: 260px !important; /* Further reduced for very small screens */
  }
}


/* Disabled/loading button style */
.btn[disabled] { opacity: .7; cursor: not-allowed; }

/* Trust Indicators */
.trust-indicators {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.trust-icon {
  /* Align with trust badge style for consistency */
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

.trust-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* Responsive trust indicators */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trust-indicators {
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .trust-item {
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }
  
  .trust-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  
  .trust-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .trust-indicators {
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .trust-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
  }
  
  .trust-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  
  .trust-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
}







/* Hide honeypot field (spam trap) */
.honeypot {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden;
  height: 0;
  width: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
}

/* Force consistent font for form elements */
.form-input,
.form-textarea,
button,
input,
textarea,
select {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

/* ====== Utility Classes ====== */
.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.text-accent {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

.text-small {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.text-small-gray {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--mid-gray);
}

.text-large-accent {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.text-accent-medium {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.lead-centered {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.stats-highlight {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,180,138,.35);
}

/* ====== Inline Style Replacement Classes ====== */
/* Accent color spans */
.accent-text {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

/* Brand color text spans */
.brand-blue-text {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--brand-blue);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.brand-green-text {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive line break - only show on desktop */
.desktop-only-br {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .desktop-only-br {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* Center headings with bottom margin */
.center-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

/* Mobile-only centered headings for specific sections */
.mobile-center-heading {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

@media (max-width: 769px) {
  .mobile-center-heading {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Form margin top */
.form-margin-top {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Lead paragraph margin bottom */
.lead-margin-bottom {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Small text with specific styling */
.text-small-muted {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

/* List margin top */
.list-margin-top {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Grid margin bottom */
.grid-margin-bottom {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

/* Responsive utility classes */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lead-centered {
    max-width: none;
  }
  
  .stats-highlight {
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-highlight {
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  }
}

/* ====== Process Steps ====== */
.process-section {
  position: relative;
}

.process-section h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--white);
}

.process-subtitle {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.process-step-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-2);
}

.process-step-card .step-number {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
}

.step-content {
  padding: 0;
}

.step-content h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm) 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-content p {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.step-timeline {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
  background: rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Responsive process steps - Desktop to tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 771px) {
  .process-section h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  }
  
  .process-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  }
  
  .process-timeline {
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .process-step-card {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .step-number {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
  
  .step-connector {
    height: 50px;
  }
  
  .step-content h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
  
  .step-content p {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
  
  .step-timeline {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    padding: calc(var(--space-xs) * 0.75) var(--space-xs);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 770px) {
  .process-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 40px;
  }
  
  .process-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--accent-warm);
  }
  
  .process-step-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    display: block;
  }
  
  .process-step-card .step-number {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-warm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  
  .step-content {
    padding: 0;
  }
  
  .step-content h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  
  .step-content p {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    color: var(--light-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  .step-timeline {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    background: rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-warm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-block;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process-section h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
  
  .process-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .process-timeline {
    padding-left: 30px;
  }
  
  .process-timeline::before {
    left: 15px;
  }
  
  .process-step-card {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .process-step-card .step-number {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .step-content h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
  
  .step-content p {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
  
  .step-timeline {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    padding: calc(var(--space-xs) * 0.75) var(--space-xs);
  }
}

/* ====== FAQ Items ====== */
.faq-item {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}

.faq-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-item h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--white);
}

.faq-item p {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive FAQ items */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-item {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .faq-item h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .faq-item {
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .faq-item h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
}

/* ====== Design Principles ====== */
.design-principle {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.design-principle:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-warm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.design-principle h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--white);
}

.design-principle p {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive design principles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .design-principle {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .design-principle h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .design-principle {
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .design-principle h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
}



.service-card ul {
  margin-top: 1rem; /* keep spacing from paragraph */
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.service-card li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-card li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-card li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2em;
}


















/* ====== Process Stepper ====== */
.process-header .process-subtitle {
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.process-stepper {
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--space-2xl) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  /* Mobile: vertical timeline */
  position: relative;
}

.process-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  /* gap: var(--space-md); */
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
}

.process-marker {
  position: relative;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 2px solid var(--mid-gray);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.process-number {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

/* Vertical connector (mobile) */
.process-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px; /* center under marker */
  top: 40px;
  width: 2px;
  height: calc(100% - 40px);
  background: var(--mid-gray);
}
.process-step:last-child::before { display: none; }

.process-body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black);
}
.process-body p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Desktop: horizontal stepper */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .process-stepper {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .process-step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  }

  /* Hide vertical connectors on desktop */
  .process-step::before { display: none; }

  /* Horizontal rail */
  .process-stepper::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--mid-gray);
  }

  .process-marker {
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--mid-gray);
  }
}

/* Accent first marker (optional) */
.process-step:first-child .process-marker {
  border-color: var(--accent-warm);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-warm) 20%, transparent);
}

/* Tighter text for small screens */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .process-body h3 { font-size: var(--text-base); }
}

/* Responsive process body */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-body h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
  
  .process-body p {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process-body h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
  
  .process-body p {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }
}

/* ====== Why Choose Cards ====== */
.why-choose-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-1);
  transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-choose-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(25, 118, 210, 0.35);
  transition: box-shadow .35s ease, opacity .35s ease;
}

.why-choose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(25, 118, 210, 0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-2);
}

.why-choose-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(25, 118, 210, 0.55), 0 0 24px rgba(25, 118, 210, 0.18) inset;
}

.why-choose-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  color: #d4b48a;
  border: 2px solid currentColor;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(212,180,138,.18), rgba(212,180,138,.06) 65%, transparent 75%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,180,138,.12), rgba(212,180,138,.05));
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,180,138,.26);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}

.why-choose-card:hover .why-choose-icon {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.35), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 180, 138, 0.14);
}

.why-choose-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.why-choose-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}

.why-choose-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Responsive why-choose cards */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-choose-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  
  .why-choose-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .why-choose-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
  
  .why-choose-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .why-choose-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  
  .why-choose-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .why-choose-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
  
  .why-choose-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
  
  .why-choose-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
}