/* ============================================
   Page One Insights — Production CSS Framework
   v6.2 Performance Standard (self-hosted fonts, inline SVG icons)
   ============================================ */

/* === Self-Hosted Fonts (v6.2 — 3-Font System) === */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Unbounded';
  src: url('/assets/fonts/unbounded.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight: 200 900;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'DM Sans';
  src: url('/assets/fonts/dm-sans.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight: 100 900;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Caveat';
  src: url('/assets/fonts/caveat.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight: 400 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

/* === CSS Custom Properties === */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --color-primary: #1a2b3c;
  --color-primary-rgb: 26, 43, 60;
  --color-secondary: #4d5e6f;
  --color-secondary-rgb: 77, 94, 111;
  --color-accent: #06b6d4;
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-black: #111111;
  --color-dark: #1a1a2e;
  --color-dark-alt: #16213e;
  --color-light: #f8f9fa;
  --color-gray: #6b7280;
  --color-gray-light: #e5e7eb;
  --color-gray-dark: #374151;
  --color-success: #10b981;
  --color-warning: #f59e0b;
  --color-danger: #ef4444;
  --color-star: #fbbf24;
  --color-primary-dark: #111e2b;

  /* Typography — 3-Font System */
  --font-heading: 'Unbounded', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-accent: 'Caveat', cursive;
  --font-size-xs: 0.75rem;
  --font-size-sm: 0.875rem;
  --font-size-base: 1rem;
  --font-size-lg: 1.125rem;
  --font-size-xl: 1.25rem;
  --font-size-2xl: 1.5rem;
  --font-size-3xl: 1.875rem;
  --font-size-4xl: 2.25rem;
  --font-size-5xl: 3rem;
  --font-size-6xl: 3.75rem;

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.25rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;

  /* Breakpoints (reference) */
  --bp-mobile: 480px;
  --bp-tablet: 768px;
  --bp-desktop: 1024px;
  --bp-wide: 1200px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-base: 0.3s ease;
  --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --radius-xl: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* === Reset & Base === */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-black);
  background: var(--color-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--color-dark); letter-spacing: 0.01em; text-wrap: balance; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: var(--font-size-xl); }
p { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }

/* === Skip Link Accessibility === */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); z-index: 10000; font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: var(--space-2); }

/* === Container === */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%; }
.container-narrow { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%; }

/* === Buttons === */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-base); text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-primary); box-shadow: 0 4px 0 var(--color-primary-dark); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--color-dark); border-color: var(--color-dark); color: var(--color-white); box-shadow: 0 6px 0 var(--color-primary-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(2px); box-shadow: 0 2px 0 var(--color-primary-dark); }
.btn-accent { background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-accent); }
.btn-accent:hover { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); }
.btn-outline-white { background: transparent; color: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-white); }
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: var(--color-white); color: var(--color-primary); }
.btn-lg { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8); font-size: var(--font-size-base); }
.btn-sm { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); font-size: var(--font-size-xs); }

/* === White Navigation Header === */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0; transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
}
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
/* Site logo — layout managed by Phase 2 component styles */
.site-logo img { display: block; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-6); list-style: none; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--color-primary); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: 500; transition: opacity var(--transition-fast); }
.nav-links a:hover { opacity: 0.8; color: var(--color-primary); }
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; background: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: var(--space-2) 0; min-width: 220px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px); transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.nav-dropdown-menu a { color: var(--color-dark); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); display: block; font-size: var(--font-size-sm); }
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--color-light); color: var(--color-primary); }
.header-cta { margin-left: var(--space-4); }

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: var(--space-2); background: none; border: none; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--color-primary); transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }
.hamburger.active span { background: var(--color-white); }

/* === Hero Section === */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden; padding-top: 80px;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 43, 60, 0.85) 0%, rgba(77, 94, 111, 0.75) 100%);
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; max-width: 800px; padding: var(--space-8); }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-4); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--color-white); font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.hero-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: var(--font-size-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.hero-trust { display: flex; gap: var(--space-6); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); }

/* === Section Defaults === */
section { padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-12); }
.section-header .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.section-header p { color: var(--color-gray); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* === Service Cards === */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.service-card {
  background: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transition: all var(--transition-base);
  border-top: 4px solid transparent; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); border-top-color: var(--color-accent); }
.service-card-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4); color: var(--color-white); font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
}
.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); font-size: var(--font-size-xl); }
.service-card p { color: var(--color-gray); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.service-card .learn-more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* === Stats Counter Section === */
.stats-section { background: var(--color-primary); padding: var(--space-12) 0; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); text-align: center; }
.stat-item .stat-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--font-size-5xl); font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1; }
.stat-item .stat-label { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-top: var(--space-2); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* === CTA Banner === */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative; padding: var(--space-16) 0; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 50%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 400 400' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.05'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.cta-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* === About / Split Layout === */
.about-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); align-items: center; }
.about-image { position: relative; }
.about-image img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.about-image .stat-overlay {
  position: absolute; bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-6); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); text-align: center;
}
.about-image .stat-overlay .big-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--font-size-4xl); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.about-image .stat-overlay .label { font-size: var(--font-size-xs); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: var(--space-1); }
.about-content h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.about-content p { color: var(--color-gray); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }

/* === Reviews Section === */
.reviews-section { background: var(--color-dark); padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
.reviews-section .section-header h2 { color: var(--color-white); }
.reviews-section .section-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.review-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6); min-height: 200px;
}
.review-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.review-stars .star { color: var(--color-star); font-size: var(--font-size-lg); }
.review-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); line-height: 1.7; }
.review-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.review-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.review-name { color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--font-size-sm); }
.review-date { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: var(--font-size-xs); }

/* === FAQ Section === */
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
.faq-item {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}
.faq-item h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.faq-item p { color: var(--color-gray); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); margin: 0; }

/* === Footer === */
.site-footer { background: var(--color-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-8); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); margin-bottom: var(--space-12); }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--color-white); font-size: var(--font-size-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.footer-col ul a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.footer-col p { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); line-height: 1.8; }
.footer-col .contact-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); }

/* AEO Entity Block */
.aeo-entity { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.aeo-entity h4 { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

/* Trust Badges */
.footer-trust { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3); border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); font-size: var(--font-size-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-top: var(--space-6);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4);
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-credit a { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* === Ticker Strip === */
.ticker-strip { background: var(--color-accent); overflow: hidden; padding: var(--space-3) 0; }
.ticker-track {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-8); animation: ticker-scroll 30s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-track span { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-white); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
@keyframes ticker-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.ticker-strip:hover .ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* === Back to Top === */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: var(--space-8); right: var(--space-8); z-index: 999;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); cursor: pointer; border: none;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--color-accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* === Floating Mobile CTA === */
.mobile-cta-bar {
  display: none; position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 998;
  background: var(--color-primary); padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.mobile-cta-bar .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* === Animations === */
[data-animate] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
[data-animate].animated { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* === Responsive: Tablet (768px) === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* h1/h2 font sizes handled by clamp() at base level */

  .nav-links { display: flex; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: rgba(26, 43, 60, 0.98); flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-8); z-index: 999; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease; }
  .nav-links.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; }
  @keyframes navItemIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
  .nav-links.active > li { animation: navItemIn 0.4s ease both; }
  .nav-links.active > li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.06s; }
  .nav-links.active > li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
  .nav-links.active > li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.18s; }
  .nav-links.active > li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
  .nav-links.active > li:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.30s; }
  .nav-links.active > li:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.36s; }
  .nav-links a { font-size: var(--font-size-xl); color: var(--color-white); }
  .hamburger { display: flex; z-index: 1001; }
  .header-cta { display: none; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .about-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .mobile-cta-bar { display: block; }
  body { padding-bottom: 70px; }
  .back-to-top { bottom: 80px; right: var(--space-4); }
}

/* === Responsive: Mobile (480px) === */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* h1/h2 font sizes handled by clamp() at base level */
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: var(--font-size-base); }
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  section { padding: var(--space-12) 0; }
  .btn-lg { padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); }
}

/* ============================================
   Phase 2 — Header, Footer, Navigation Components
   ============================================ */

/* Body offset for fixed header */
body { padding-top: 84px; }
/* Hero handles its own top offset — no double padding */
.hero { padding-top: 0; min-height: calc(100vh - 84px); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body { padding-top: 72px; }
  .hero { min-height: calc(100vh - 72px); }
}

/* === Navbar Wrapper === */
.navbar { display: block; }
.navbar-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* === Text Logo === */
.site-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3);
  text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-logo:hover { opacity: 0.9; }

/* === Logo Image (navbar) === */
.logo-img {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  max-height: 60px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo-img { height: 48px; max-height: 48px; }
}

.logo-mark {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1;
}
.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base); color: var(--color-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* === Logo Image (actual brand logo from config $logoUrl) === */
.logo-img {
  height: 60px; width: auto; max-width: 246px;
  display: block; object-fit: contain;
}

/* === Nav Chevron === */
.nav-chevron {
  display: inline-block; margin-left: 3px; font-size: 0.6em;
  vertical-align: middle; line-height: 1;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover > a .nav-chevron,
.nav-dropdown.open > a .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* === Nav Active State === */
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--color-accent) !important; opacity: 1 !important; }

/* === Nav Hover Underline (desktop only) === */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav-links > li > a {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
  }
  .nav-links > li > a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px; left: 0;
    width: 0; height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width var(--transition-fast);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  }
  .nav-links > li > a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
  .nav-links > li > a[aria-current="page"]::after { width: 100%; }
}

/* === Mobile Nav Extras === */
.mobile-nav-cta { display: none; }

/* === Mobile Nav Overrides === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Nav dropdown becomes inline accordion on mobile */
  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: static !important; opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important; transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important; background: transparent !important;
    min-width: auto !important; padding: var(--space-2) 0 0 !important;
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-dropdown.open > .nav-dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .nav-dropdown-menu li { border: none; }
  .nav-dropdown-menu a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65) !important;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm) !important;
    padding: var(--space-2) 0 !important;
    display: block !important; text-align: center !important;
  }
  .nav-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: transparent !important; color: var(--color-accent) !important; }

  /* Mobile CTA inside nav overlay */
  .mobile-nav-cta {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3);
    align-items: center; margin-top: var(--space-6);
    padding-top: var(--space-6); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    width: 100%;
  }
  .mobile-nav-cta .btn { min-width: 200px; justify-content: center; }

  /* Compact logo on mobile */
  .logo-mark { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .logo-name { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); }
  .logo-tagline { display: none; }
  .logo-img { height: 60px; }
}

/* === Mobile CTA Bar (2-button layout) === */
.mobile-cta-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-2);
}
.mobile-cta-bar .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; font-size: var(--font-size-xs); padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-2); }

/* === AEO Footer Entity Block === */
.footer-entity {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-4);
}
.entity-text {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; font-style: italic;
}

/* === Footer Logo === */
.footer-logo { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.footer-logo .logo-name { font-size: var(--font-size-xl); }
.footer-logo .logo-tagline { display: block; }
.footer-logo .logo-img { height: 52px; max-width: 240px; }

/* === Social Links === */
.social-links { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.social-link {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast); text-decoration: none;
}
.social-link:hover { background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-white); }

/* ============================================
   Phase 3 — Homepage Components
   ============================================ */

/* === Ken Burns Hero Animation === */
@keyframes kenburns {
  from { background-size: 110%; background-position: center top; }
  to   { background-size: 120%; background-position: center bottom; }
}
.hero-kenburns { animation: kenburns 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }

/* SVG noise overlay inside hero */
.hero-noise {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0.04;
}

/* === Hero load-in sequence (CSS keyframe delays) === */
@keyframes fadeSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-eyebrow  { animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s ease 0.2s both; }
.hero-title    { animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s ease 0.45s both; color: var(--color-white); }
.hero-subtitle { animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s ease 0.65s both; }
.hero-buttons  { animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s ease 0.85s both; }
.hero-trust    { animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s ease 1.0s both; }

/* === Eyebrow Label (section) === */
.eyebrow-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.eyebrow-label svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* === Homepage Services Grid (Asymmetric) === */
.services-grid-home {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: start;
}

/* === Featured Service Card === */
.service-card-featured {
  grid-row: span 2;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}
.service-card-featured h3 {
  color: var(--color-white); font-size: var(--font-size-2xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.service-card-featured p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: 0; }
.service-card-featured .service-card-icon {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.service-checklist {
  list-style: none; margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-6); flex: 1;
}
.service-checklist li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.service-checklist li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.service-checklist .check { color: var(--color-accent); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.service-card-featured .learn-more { color: var(--color-accent); margin-top: auto; }
.service-card-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-dark) 100%);
}
.service-card-featured .learn-more:hover { color: var(--color-white); }

/* === Numbered Section Decorator === */
.numbered-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.numbered-section::before {
  content: attr(data-num);
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-8); right: calc(5% + var(--space-4));
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 9rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(26,43,60,0.05); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0; letter-spacing: -0.05em; user-select: none;
}
.numbered-section.reviews-section::before {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}
.numbered-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* === Services Section Grid Buttons Row === */
.services-cta-row {
  text-align: center; margin-top: var(--space-10);
}

/* === Process Steps === */
.process-steps { list-style: none; margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.process-step {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}
.process-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.process-step-num {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.process-step h4 { font-size: var(--font-size-base); margin-bottom: 2px; color: var(--color-dark); }
.process-step p { color: var(--color-gray); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* === About Homepage Layout === */
.about-split-home {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
  gap: var(--space-12); align-items: start;
}
.about-left h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.about-left p  { color: var(--color-gray); }

/* === About Image + Stat Overlay === */
.about-right { position: relative; padding-bottom: var(--space-5); padding-right: var(--space-5); }
.about-right-img {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); display: block;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.about-stat-card {
  position: absolute; bottom: -4px; right: -4px;
  background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); text-align: center; min-width: 130px;
}
.about-stat-card .stat-big {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.about-stat-card .stat-label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs); text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: var(--space-1); opacity: 0.9; display: block;
}

/* === Review Badge Strip === */
.review-badge-strip {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-5); justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--space-10);
  padding-top: var(--space-8); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.review-badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast); text-decoration: none;
}
.review-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.review-badge-platform {
  color: var(--color-white); font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--font-size-sm); display: block;
}
.review-badge-stars {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px;
  color: var(--color-star); font-size: var(--font-size-xs); margin-top: 2px;
}

/* === Closing CTA === */
.closing-cta {
  background: var(--color-primary); padding: var(--space-16) 0; text-align: center;
}
.closing-cta h2 { color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.closing-cta .closing-lead {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg); line-height: 1.7;
}
.closing-actions {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* === Ticker Strip Separator === */
.ticker-sep {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 0.5rem; align-self: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; letter-spacing: 0;
}

/* === Section BG Variants === */
.section-light { background: var(--color-light); }
.section-dark  { background: var(--color-dark); }
.section-white { background: var(--color-white); }

/* === Responsive: Tablet (1024px) === */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid-home { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .service-card-featured { grid-row: span 1; }
  .about-split-home { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-right { padding-bottom: var(--space-8); padding-right: var(--space-8); }
  .about-right-img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
}

/* === Responsive: Mobile (768px) === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-grid-home { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .numbered-section::before { font-size: 5.5rem; top: var(--space-4); right: var(--space-4); }
  .about-stat-card { bottom: 0; right: 0; padding: var(--space-4); min-width: 110px; }
  .about-stat-card .stat-big { font-size: var(--font-size-3xl); }
  .closing-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .review-badge-strip { gap: var(--space-3); }
  .review-badge { padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); }
}

/* === Ripple Animation (triggered by effects.js) === */
@keyframes rippleExpand {
  to { width: 350px; height: 350px; opacity: 0; }
}

/* === SVG Section Dividers === */
.section-divider {
  line-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -2px;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  font-size: 0;
}
.section-divider svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* === Floating Decorative Accents === */
.floating-accent {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  animation: floatDrift 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes floatDrift {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(6deg); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-accent { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   Inner Page Components — Service, Area, Utility
   ============================================ */

/* === Prose (body text width constraint + contrast fix) === */
.prose {
  max-width: 65ch;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.prose p { color: var(--color-gray); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.prose-centered {
  max-width: 65ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.prose-centered p { color: var(--color-gray); }

/* === Standalone Eyebrow Label (outside .section-header) === */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

/* === Dark Section Text Override (prevents invisible text) === */
.section-dark {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 { color: var(--color-white); }
.section-dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.section-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* === Breadcrumb Navigation === */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  background: var(--color-light);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  gap: 0;
}
.breadcrumb li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray);
}
.breadcrumb li + li::before {
  content: '/';
  color: var(--color-gray-light);
  margin: 0 var(--space-2);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--color-primary); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.breadcrumb li[aria-current="page"] span { color: var(--color-gray); }

/* === Service Hero (inner pages — shorter than homepage) === */
.service-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 55vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-hero .hero-content { color: var(--color-white); }
.service-hero h1,
.service-hero .hero-title { color: var(--color-white); }
.service-hero .hero-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-hero { min-height: 45vh; }
}

/* === Split Layout (content + image side by side) === */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: start;
}
.split-reverse {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: start;
}
.split-content h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); color: var(--color-dark); }
.split-content p { color: var(--color-gray); }
.split-content .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .split-reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .split,
  .split-reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
}

/* === Grid 2 (two equal columns) === */
.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }
}

/* === Grid 3 (three equal columns) === */
.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* === Img Reveal Container === */
.img-reveal {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.img-reveal img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.img-reveal:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* === Service Sidebar Card (checklist + CTA beside image) === */
.service-sidebar-card {
  background: var(--color-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}
.service-sidebar-card h4 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}
.service-sidebar-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.service-sidebar-card ul li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.service-sidebar-card ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* === Answer Block (AEO direct-answer pattern) === */
.answer-block {
  background: var(--color-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}
.answer-block h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.35rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.answer-block p {
  color: var(--color-gray);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .answer-block { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); }
}

/* === Benefit Items (why-choose-us, 2-col grid) === */
.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}
.benefit-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.benefit-item > i[data-lucide] { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
.benefit-item h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}
.benefit-item p,
.benefit-item .prose {
  color: var(--color-gray);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* === Map Container === */
.map-container {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}
.map-container iframe { display: block; }

/* === Areas Grid (service area cards) === */
.areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 768px)  { .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* === Area Card === */
.area-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
}
.area-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.area-card p {
  color: var(--color-gray);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* === Area Card Primary (featured city, dark style) === */
.area-card-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-dark-alt) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-top-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}
.area-card-primary p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.area-card-primary h3 { color: var(--color-white) !important; }

/* === Area Card Header === */
.area-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.area-card-header h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* === Area Badge === */
.area-badge {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  padding: 3px var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* === Area Services Tag Cloud === */
.area-services {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.area-services span {
  background: rgba(6,182,212,0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.area-card-primary .area-services span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

/* ============================================================================
   LEGAL PAGE STYLES (v6.1)
   ============================================================================ */

.hero--legal {
  background: var(--color-light);
  min-height: 40vh;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height, 80px) + var(--space-10));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero--legal h1 { color: var(--color-primary); }
.hero--legal .eyebrow-label { color: var(--color-primary); }
.hero--legal .section-subtitle { color: var(--color-secondary); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.legal-prose {
  max-width: 65ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6);
}
.legal-prose h2 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-height, 80px) + 20px);
}
.legal-prose h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.legal-prose p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.legal-prose ul,
.legal-prose ol {
  margin-left: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.legal-prose li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.legal-prose a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.legal-prose a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}
.legal-disclaimer {
  background: rgba(6,182,212,0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-12) 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-style: italic;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.breadcrumb .container { display: flex; }
.breadcrumb ol {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px 8px;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.breadcrumb li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--color-gray);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.breadcrumb li[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.breadcrumb .breadcrumb-sep {
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Footer legal utility row */
.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: var(--space-6) 0 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}
.footer-legal-links a:hover,
.footer-legal-links a:focus-visible {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.footer-legal-divider {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .footer-legal-divider { display: none; }
  .footer-legal-links { gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-5); }
}

/* Cookie banner */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  left: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  bottom: 76px;
  z-index: 990;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  transform: translateY(120%);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.cookie-banner.is-visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.cookie-banner__text {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}
.cookie-banner__text a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.cookie-banner__dismiss {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.cookie-banner__dismiss:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cookie-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    bottom: 70px;
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }
  .cookie-banner__dismiss { width: 100%; }
}

/* === Accent Font Utilities (3-Font System v6.1) === */
.text-accent {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  display: block;
}
.eyebrow-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

/* === Hero Form (v6.1 hero lead capture) === */
.hero-with-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.hero-form-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
}
.hero-form-card p {
  color: var(--color-gray);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-with-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
  .hero-form-card {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-form-card {
    padding: var(--space-6);
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG INDEX
   Shared card components: /blog/ grid, Related Articles blocks on
   posts, and the homepage "From the Blog" preview card.
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Blog-scope tokens (extends the base :root scale — accent RGB + nav offset) */
:root {
  --color-accent-rgb: 6, 182, 212;
  --nav-height: 84px;
}

/* ── Blog Card (index grid + Related Articles) ─────────────────── */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.blog-card__image-wrap { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card__image-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; display: block; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__image-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card__category-badge {
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-4); left: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.3);
}
.blog-card__body { padding: var(--space-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; gap: var(--space-2); }
.blog-card__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); font-size: var(--font-size-xs); color: var(--color-gray); }
.blog-card__meta i, .blog-card__meta svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.blog-card__meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.blog-card h2, .blog-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg); font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.3; text-wrap: balance; margin: 0;
}
.blog-card h2 a, .blog-card h3 a { color: var(--color-primary); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.blog-card h2 a:hover, .blog-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.blog-card__excerpt { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: var(--color-gray); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.blog-card__read-more {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), gap var(--transition-fast);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light); padding-top: var(--space-4);
}
.blog-card__read-more:hover { color: var(--color-primary); gap: var(--space-4); }
.blog-card__read-more i, .blog-card__read-more svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.blog-card--featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; }
.blog-card--featured .blog-card__image-wrap { width: 52%; min-width: 52%; aspect-ratio: auto; height: 320px; }
.blog-card--featured .blog-card__body { padding: var(--space-10); }
.blog-card--featured h2 { font-size: var(--font-size-2xl); }
.blog-card--featured .blog-card__excerpt { font-size: var(--font-size-base); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-card--featured { flex-direction: column; }
  .blog-card--featured .blog-card__image-wrap { width: 100%; min-width: 0; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .blog-card--featured { grid-column: auto; }
}

/* ── Related Articles (bottom of every blog post) ──────────────── */
.related-articles { padding: var(--space-12) 0; background: var(--color-light); }
.related-articles__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); }
.related-articles .blog-card__body h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-base); line-height: 1.35; margin: 0 0 var(--space-4); }
.related-articles .blog-card__body h3 a { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.related-articles .blog-card__body h3 a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .related-articles__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .related-articles__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── Homepage "From the Blog" preview card ─────────────────────── */
.blog-preview-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-preview-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-preview-card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.blog-preview-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.blog-preview-card__img-wrap { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; height: 100%; }
.blog-preview-card__img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.7s ease; display: block; }
.blog-preview-card:hover .blog-preview-card__img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-preview-card__badge {
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-4); left: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}
.blog-preview-card__body { padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-10) var(--space-10) 0; }
.blog-preview-card__meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs); color: var(--color-gray);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.blog-preview-card__meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.blog-preview-card__meta-item i, .blog-preview-card__meta-item svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.blog-preview-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.25; text-wrap: balance;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.blog-preview-card__title a { color: var(--color-primary); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.blog-preview-card__title a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.blog-preview-card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); max-width: 50ch;
}
.blog-preview-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.blog-preview-card__cta:hover { color: var(--color-accent); gap: var(--space-4); }
.blog-preview-card__cta i, .blog-preview-card__cta svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.blog-preview-all { text-align: center; margin-top: var(--space-10); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-preview-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .blog-preview-card__img-wrap { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; height: auto; }
  .blog-preview-card__body { padding: var(--space-8); }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG ARTICLE TEMPLATE (shared by all /blog/{slug}/ posts)
   Post-specific overrides (hero background, custom components)
   stay inline in each post.
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 56vh;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}
.blog-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.35) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}
.blog-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.035'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px 200px; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; padding: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-10); }
.blog-hero__breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.blog-hero__breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.blog-hero__breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.blog-hero__breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); font-size: 0.8em; }
.blog-hero__category {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.4);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px var(--space-4); border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.blog-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.12; color: var(--color-white);
  text-wrap: balance; max-width: 24ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.blog-hero__title em { color: var(--color-accent); font-style: italic; }
.blog-hero__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-6); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.blog-hero__meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.blog-hero__meta-item i, .blog-hero__meta-item svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.blog-hero__meta-divider { width: 1px; height: 1rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.divider-blog-top { background: var(--color-white); line-height: 0; }
.divider-blog-top svg { display: block; width: 100%; }

/* ── Article layout (content + sticky sidebar) ─────────────────── */
.article-wrap { background: var(--color-white); padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
.article-layout, .blog-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px;
  gap: var(--space-12); align-items: start;
}
.article-body, .blog-prose { min-width: 0; }
.article-featured-img {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.article-body .prose, .blog-prose .prose { max-width: 68ch; }
.article-body p, .blog-prose p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.085rem); line-height: 1.82;
  color: var(--color-gray-dark); margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.article-body h2, .blog-prose h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-6);
  line-height: 1.2; text-wrap: balance;
}
.article-body h2::before, .blog-prose h2::before {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 40px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.article-body h3, .blog-prose h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-4);
}
.article-body ol, .article-body ul,
.blog-prose ol, .blog-prose ul {
  padding-left: 0; margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8);
  list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4);
}
.article-body ol, .blog-prose ol { counter-reset: article-ol; }
.article-body ol li, .blog-prose ol li {
  counter-increment: article-ol;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6) var(--space-4) calc(var(--space-6) + 2.5rem);
  background: var(--color-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative; font-size: var(--font-size-base); line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-gray-dark);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}
.article-body ol li::before, .blog-prose ol li::before {
  content: counter(article-ol);
  position: absolute; left: var(--space-4); top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1.8rem; height: 1.8rem;
  background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--font-size-xs); font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.article-body ul li, .blog-prose ul li {
  padding-left: var(--space-8); position: relative;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--color-gray-dark);
}
.article-body ul li::before, .blog-prose ul li::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.55em;
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-accent); border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
.article-body ol li strong, .article-body ul li strong,
.blog-prose ol li strong, .blog-prose ul li strong { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 700; }

/* Blog answer-block variant (scoped so the sitewide .answer-block is untouched) */
.article-body .answer-block, .blog-prose .answer-block {
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.06);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-secondary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-10);
}
.article-body .answer-block h3, .blog-prose .answer-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary); margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
}
.article-body .answer-block p, .blog-prose .answer-block p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base) !important; line-height: 1.72 !important;
  color: var(--color-gray-dark) !important; margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Checklist block */
.checklist-block {
  background: var(--color-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-10);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}
.checklist-block__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
}
.checklist-block__title i, .checklist-block__title svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--color-accent); }
.checklist-block ul { margin: 0 !important; gap: var(--space-2) !important; }
.checklist-block ul li { padding-left: var(--space-10) !important; }
.checklist-block ul li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 16px !important; height: 16px !important;
  background: transparent !important; border: none !important;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2306b6d4' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
  background-size: contain !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  top: 0.3em !important;
}

/* Inline article image */
.article-img-block { margin: var(--space-10) 0; }
.article-img-block img {
  width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); display: block;
}
.article-img-block figcaption {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs); color: var(--color-gray);
  text-align: center; margin-top: var(--space-2); font-style: italic;
}

/* Pull quote */
.pull-quote {
  margin: var(--space-12) 0;
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.pull-quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute; top: -0.3em; left: var(--space-6);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 9rem;
  color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.12);
  line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
.pull-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem) !important;
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--color-white) !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important; margin: 0 !important;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Highlight box */
.highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1) 0%, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-10);
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-6); align-items: flex-start;
}
.highlight-box__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; min-width: 44px;
  background: var(--color-accent); border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.highlight-box__icon i, .highlight-box__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.highlight-box__body { min-width: 0; }
.highlight-box__body strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.highlight-box__body p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm) !important; line-height: 1.7 !important;
  color: var(--color-gray-dark) !important; margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ── Sidebar: TOC + CTA ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-sidebar, .blog-sidebar {
  position: sticky; top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-6));
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-8);
}
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--color-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}
.sidebar-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
}
.sidebar-card h4 i, .sidebar-card h4 svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--color-accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.toc-list, .blog-toc {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
}
.toc-list li a, .blog-toc li a {
  display: block; font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: var(--color-gray);
  padding: 6px var(--space-2); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.toc-list li a:hover, .blog-toc li a:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.08);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.sidebar-cta, .blog-sidebar-cta {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.sidebar-cta::before, .blog-sidebar-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sidebar-cta h4, .blog-sidebar-cta h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2); position: relative;
  letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none;
}
.sidebar-cta p, .blog-sidebar-cta p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); position: relative;
}
.sidebar-cta .btn, .blog-sidebar-cta .btn { width: 100%; position: relative; }

/* ── Article bottom CTA ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-cta-block {
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-10); align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.article-cta-block::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px 200px; pointer-events: none;
}
.article-cta-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; min-width: 72px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent); position: relative;
}
.article-cta-icon i, .article-cta-icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.article-cta-copy { position: relative; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.article-cta-copy h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2); text-wrap: balance;
}
.article-cta-copy p { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.article-cta-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); min-width: 0; position: relative; }
.back-to-blog {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-secondary);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), gap var(--transition-fast);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
.back-to-blog:hover { color: var(--color-primary); gap: var(--space-4); }
.back-to-blog i, .back-to-blog svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* In-article text links */
.article-body a:not(.back-to-blog):not(.btn),
.blog-prose a:not(.back-to-blog):not(.btn) {
  color: var(--color-secondary); font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.35);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: text-decoration-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.article-body a:not(.back-to-blog):not(.btn):hover,
.blog-prose a:not(.back-to-blog):not(.btn):hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .article-layout, .blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-sidebar, .blog-sidebar {
    position: static;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .blog-hero { min-height: 50vh; }
  .blog-hero__title { max-width: none; }
  .article-sidebar, .blog-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-cta-block { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .article-cta-icon { margin: 0 auto; }
  .article-cta-actions { width: 100%; }
  .article-cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .article-body ol li::before, .blog-prose ol li::before { top: var(--space-4); transform: none; }
}