/* ==============================================
   ASTERION LLC — Marketing Site Styles
   ==============================================
   Edit the CSS variables below to adjust colors,
   spacing, radius, and typography site-wide.
   ============================================== */

:root {
  /* --- Colors --- */
  --color-primary:       #1B2D4F;   /* Deep navy — headings, header, dark sections */
  --color-secondary:     #2B5EA7;   /* Medium blue — accents, links */
  --color-accent:        #3A7BD5;   /* Bright blue — CTA buttons */
  --color-accent-hover:  #2E68B8;   /* CTA hover state */
  --color-star:          #D4A026;   /* Warm gold — star/highlight accent */
  --color-star-light:    #E8B84A;   /* Light gold — hover states, glows */
  --color-ember:         #C46A2A;   /* Warm amber-orange — secondary accent */
  --color-bg:            #FFFFFF;   /* Page background */
  --color-bg-alt:        #F5F7FA;   /* Alternate section background */
  --color-bg-dark:       #111B2E;   /* Dark section background */
  --color-text:          #1A1D26;   /* Primary text */
  --color-text-mid:      #4A5163;   /* Secondary text */
  --color-text-light:    #6B7280;   /* Tertiary / captions */
  --color-text-inverse:  #FFFFFF;   /* Text on dark backgrounds */
  --color-border:        #D8DEE9;   /* Borders and dividers */
  --color-border-light:  #E8ECF1;   /* Lighter borders */
  --color-input-bg:      #F9FAFB;   /* Form input backgrounds */
  --color-success:       #16A34A;   /* Success messages */
  --color-error:         #DC2626;   /* Error messages */

  /* --- Typography --- */
  --font-primary: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-size-base: 1rem;          /* 16px */
  --font-size-sm:   0.875rem;      /* 14px */
  --font-size-lg:   1.125rem;      /* 18px */
  --font-size-xl:   1.25rem;       /* 20px */
  --line-height:    1.65;

  /* --- Spacing --- */
  --space-xs:  0.5rem;
  --space-sm:  1rem;
  --space-md:  1.5rem;
  --space-lg:  2rem;
  --space-xl:  3rem;
  --space-2xl: 4.5rem;
  --space-3xl: 6rem;

  /* --- Radius --- */
  --radius-sm:  4px;
  --radius-md:  8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;

  /* --- Layout --- */
  --max-width:        1140px;
  --max-width-narrow:  720px;

  /* --- Transitions --- */
  --transition: 0.2s ease;
}


/* ==============================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

a {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

ul { list-style: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem,  3vw, 2.125rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.375rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }


/* ==============================================
   LAYOUT
   ============================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.section-header {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.section-header--light h2,
.section-header--light .section-sub { color: var(--color-text-inverse); }

.section-sub {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-header--light .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }


/* ==============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.7em 1.4em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

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

.btn-accent {
  background: var(--color-text-inverse);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.btn-lg {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  padding: 0.85em 1.8em;
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}


/* ==============================================
   PROMO BANNER
   ============================================== */
.promo-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1a3a6b 100%);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-star);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.promo-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.promo-headline {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.55vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.promo-headline strong {
  color: var(--color-star);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.promo-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-star);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  padding: 0.6em 1.5em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(212, 160, 38, 0.40);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.promo-cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-star-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 160, 38, 0.55);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .promo-headline {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
}


/* ==============================================
   HEADER
   ============================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  height: 72px;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35em;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.logo-text {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.main-nav { margin-left: auto; }

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transition: width var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-link--highlight {
  color: var(--color-star);
}
.nav-link--highlight:hover { color: var(--color-star-light); }

.header-cta { margin-left: var(--space-sm); flex-shrink: 0; }

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-xs);
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

/* Mobile menu open state */
.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}


/* ==============================================
   HERO
   ============================================== */
.hero {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-bg) 0%, var(--color-bg-alt) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.hero-social-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.proof-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15em;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-star);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(27, 45, 79, 0.06);
}

.proof-value {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-star);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.proof-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.35;
}


/* ==============================================
   HERO BOARD — Testimonial Carousel
   ============================================== */
.hero-board {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-2xl);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-board-track {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-quote {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-quote.is-active {
  display: flex;
}

.hero-quote-topic {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-star);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.hero-quote blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-quote blockquote p {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.075rem);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.hero-quote-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.avatar-initials {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* When real photos are added, use this class on the <img> */
.avatar-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-quote-author cite {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-quote-author cite span {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

/* Arrow buttons */
.hero-board-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.hero-board-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}

.hero-board-prev { left: var(--space-sm); }
.hero-board-next { right: var(--space-sm); }

/* Dot indicators */
.hero-board-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-board-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.hero-board-dot.is-active {
  background: var(--color-star);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.hero-board-dot:hover:not(.is-active) {
  background: var(--color-text-light);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-social-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-proof {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-board {
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  }
  .hero-board-arrow {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  .hero-board-prev { left: 0.25rem; }
  .hero-board-next { right: 0.25rem; }
  .hero-proof {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}


/* ==============================================
   TRUST / PROOF
   ============================================== */
.trust {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.trust-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.metric {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

.metric-value {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-star);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.3em;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.trust-logos {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.trust-logos-label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.logo-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.logo-placeholder {
  width: 120px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.testimonial-placeholder {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border-left: none;
  font-style: normal;
}

.testimonial-placeholder p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.testimonial-placeholder cite {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-style: normal;
}


/* ==============================================
   SERVICES
   ============================================== */
.services {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.service-featured {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-star);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.service-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-star);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.service-featured h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.625rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.service-featured p {
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.guarantee-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1a3a6b 100%);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-star);
}

.guarantee-banner strong {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.service-outcomes {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.service-outcomes li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.4em;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.service-outcomes li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.service-card {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.service-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ==============================================
   WHY ASTERION
   ============================================== */
.why-asterion {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
}

.differentiators {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.diff-item {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.diff-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.diff-item h3 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.diff-item p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ==============================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================== */
.about {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.about-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}

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

.about-text p {
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 600px;
}

.about-text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.about-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
}

.about-detail {
  padding: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.about-detail h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-ember);
  margin-bottom: 0.4em;
}

.about-detail p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
}


/* ==============================================
   CONSULTATION
   ============================================== */
.consultation {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.consultation::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(27, 45, 79, 0.78) 0%, rgba(17, 27, 46, 0.88) 100%),
    url('Images/charlesdeluvio-collab-1920.jpg') center / cover no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.consultation > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.consultation-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.consultation-invite h2 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.consultation-invite p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 440px;
}

.consultation-form-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.consultation-form-wrapper h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3em;
}

.consultation-form-wrapper > p {
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}


/* ==============================================
   SOW REQUEST
   ============================================== */
.sow-request {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sow-request::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('Images/jj-ying-lattice-1920.jpg') center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.18;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sow-request > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.sow-layout {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
}

.sow-intro {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.sow-intro h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.sow-intro p {
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}


/* ==============================================
   FORMS (shared)
   ============================================== */
.form-row {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.4em;
}

.required { color: var(--color-error); }

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  padding: 0.65em 0.85em;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-input-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(58,123,213,0.15);
}

.form-group input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown),
.form-group textarea:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown) {
  border-color: var(--color-error);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.form-group select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%236B7280' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 0.85em center;
  padding-right: 2.5em;
}

.form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-message {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.form-message--success {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: var(--color-success);
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.form-message--error {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: var(--color-error);
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

.form-message--error a {
  color: var(--color-error);
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* ==============================================
   FAQ
   ============================================== */
.faq {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.faq .section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  list-style: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.faq-question::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: var(--space-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-question::after {
  content: '\2212';
}

.faq-question:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.faq-answer {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
}


/* ==============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17,27,46,0.78) 0%, rgba(17,27,46,0.92) 100%),
    url('Images/steve-a-johnson-geometric-1920.jpg') center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.site-footer > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.logo--footer .logo-mark {
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.logo--footer .logo-text {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.footer-tagline {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  max-width: 280px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.footer-nav h4,
.footer-services h4,
.footer-contact h4 {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-nav a,
.footer-services a,
.footer-contact a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.footer-nav a:hover,
.footer-services a:hover,
.footer-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.footer-nav li,
.footer-services li,
.footer-contact li {
  margin-bottom: 0.6em;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.footer-cta {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  display: inline-flex;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}


/* ==============================================
   RESULTS / CASE STUDIES
   ============================================== */
.results {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.result-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.result-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.result-metric {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-star);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.result-context {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.result-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.result-card p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.result-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-ember);
  background: rgba(196, 106, 42, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25em 0.6em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}


/* ==============================================
   TEAM / EXPERTISE
   ============================================== */
.team {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(27, 45, 79, 0.78) 0%, rgba(17, 27, 46, 0.88) 100%),
    url('Images/bernd-dittrich-architecture-1920.jpg') center / cover no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.team > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Team cards stay white so John Merrell's profile pops on the dark backdrop */
.team .team-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.team .team-card--cta {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20);
}
.team .team-card--cta h3 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}
.team .team-card--cta p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.team .team-card--cta .btn-outline {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-color: var(--color-star);
}
.team .team-card--cta .btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-star);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-star);
}

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

.team-card {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.team-photo-placeholder {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.team-photo {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.team-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2em;
}

.team-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-ember);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.team-card > p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.team-creds {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.team-creds li {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  padding: 0.3em 0;
  padding-left: 1.2em;
  position: relative;
}

.team-creds li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.65em;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-star);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.team-linkedin {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4em;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.team-linkedin:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.team-card--cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.team-card--cta h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.team-card--cta p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}


/* ==============================================
   LEAD MAGNET
   ============================================== */
.lead-magnet {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
}

.lead-magnet-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.lead-magnet-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-star);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.lead-magnet-content h2 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.lead-magnet-content > p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.lead-magnet-includes {
  list-style: none;
}

.lead-magnet-includes li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  padding: 0.35em 0;
  padding-left: 1.4em;
  position: relative;
}

.lead-magnet-includes li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.6em;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-star);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.lead-magnet-form-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.lead-magnet-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
  text-align: center;
}


.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}


/* Form micro-interactions */
.form-submit {
  position: relative;
  transition: background var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.form-submit.is-loading {
  opacity: 0.8;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-submit.is-loading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 1em;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-top-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spinner 0.6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spinner {
  to { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(58,123,213,0.15);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}


/* ==============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================== */

/* Tablet (≤960px) */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .header-cta { display: none; }
  .mobile-menu-toggle { display: flex; }

  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    padding: var(--space-md);
  }

  .main-nav.is-open { display: block; }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  }

  .nav-link::after { display: none; }

  /* Show CTA in mobile menu */
  .nav-list::after {
    content: 'Schedule Consultation';
    display: block;
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    padding: 0.7em 1.4em;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .differentiators {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .consultation-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .consultation-invite {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .consultation-invite p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .about-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-sidebar {
    padding-top: 0;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .about-detail {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
  }

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

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

  .lead-magnet-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
}

/* Mobile (≤640px) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
  }

  .hero-proof {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .proof-item {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .trust-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

  .service-featured {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
  }

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

  .form-row--half {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .about-sidebar {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .about-detail { min-width: auto; }

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

  .logo-strip {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

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

  .logo-placeholder {
    width: 100px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

/* Small mobile (≤400px) */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .hero-ctas .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .trust-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ==============================================
   ACCESSIBILITY
   ============================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}


/* ==============================================
   REDESIGN ADDITIONS — purely additive, no existing rules modified
   ============================================== */

/* --- Hero: layered plexus background (overrides earlier .hero gradient via cascade) --- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.94) 0%, rgba(245,247,250,0.86) 55%, rgba(245,247,250,0.55) 100%),
    url('Images/conny-schneider-plexus-1920.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat,
    var(--color-bg);
}
.hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero {
    background:
      linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.96) 0%, rgba(245,247,250,0.93) 100%),
      url('Images/conny-schneider-plexus-1000.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat,
      var(--color-bg);
  }
}

/* --- Trusted-By logos: enhance grayscale-to-color hover for real logos later --- */
.logo-placeholder { width: 140px; transition: border-color var(--transition); }
.logo-placeholder img,
.logo-placeholder svg {
  max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%;
  filter: grayscale(100%); opacity: 0.55;
  transition: filter var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}
.logo-placeholder:hover img,
.logo-placeholder:hover svg { filter: grayscale(0); opacity: 1; }

/* --- Service-card icons --- */
.service-card-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(58,123,213,0.10);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.service-card-icon svg {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  stroke: currentColor; fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* --- Featured Integrations: side image panel --- */
.service-featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.service-featured-image {
  background-image: url('Images/mohammad-rahmani-code-1000.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .service-featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-featured-image { display: none; }
}

/* --- Results: animated hover (matches Services pattern) --- */
.result-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    border-color var(--transition),
    box-shadow var(--transition),
    transform var(--transition);
}
.result-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-star);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.results-grid > .result-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: var(--color-accent); }
.results-grid > .result-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: var(--color-ember); }
.results-grid > .result-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(27, 45, 79, 0.10);
}
.results-grid > .result-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --- Why Asterion: light-streams texture overlay --- */
/* Why Asterion band: shared hunter-harritt overlay spans Why Asterion + the Dayforce-challenge CTA strip */
.why-asterion-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
}
.why-asterion-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('Images/hunter-harritt-streams-1920.jpg') center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.10;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-asterion-band > section,
.why-asterion-band > aside { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Inner sections become transparent so the band's bg + image show through */
.why-asterion-band > .why-asterion { background: transparent; padding-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.why-asterion-band > .cta-strip--dark { background: transparent; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding-top: var(--space-xl); }

/* --- About: engineer image extends above details, with Focus+Coverage stacked left of Approach --- */
.about-layout {
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  align-items: start;
}
.about-aside {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.about-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background-image: url('Images/thisisengineering-engineer-1000.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.about-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(27,45,79,0.45) 100%);
}
.about-image-caption {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
  font-style: italic;
}
.about-aside-details {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.about-aside-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.about-detail--approach {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .about-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-image { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; max-height: 320px; }
  .about-aside-details { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- How We Work band: shared background spans How We Work + the fit-call CTA strip --- */
.how-we-work-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}
.how-we-work-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(245, 247, 250, 0.85) 0%, rgba(245, 247, 250, 0.92) 100%),
    url('Images/scott-graham-scoping-1920.jpg') center / cover no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.how-we-work-band > section,
.how-we-work-band > aside { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.how-we-work {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  counter-reset: step;
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  padding-top: calc(var(--space-lg) + 32px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.process-step::before {
  counter-increment: step;
  content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-md);
  left: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-star);
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
}

/* Color-cycle the numbered prefix to match Services & Results rhythm */
.process-steps > .process-step:nth-child(3n+2)::before { color: var(--color-accent); }
.process-steps > .process-step:nth-child(3n+3)::before { color: var(--color-ember); }

/* Hover-slide-in top bar (matches Services / Results pattern) */
.process-step::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-star);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.process-steps > .process-step:nth-child(3n+2)::after { background: var(--color-accent); }
.process-steps > .process-step:nth-child(3n+3)::after { background: var(--color-ember); }
.process-step { overflow: hidden; }
.process-step:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.process-step:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --- Mid-page CTA strip (light + dark variants) --- */
.cta-strip {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.cta-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}
.cta-strip h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.375rem);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 640px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.cta-strip--dark { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.cta-strip--dark h3 { color: var(--color-text-inverse); }

/* Light CTA strip inside .how-we-work-band: transparent so the band's bg shows through, no top border */
.how-we-work-band > .cta-strip:not(.cta-strip--dark) {
  background: transparent;
  border-top: none;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cta-strip-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* --- Form micro-trust row --- */
.form-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  justify-content: center;
}
.form-trust-row span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4em;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.form-trust-row span::before {
  content: '\2713';
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.form-trust-row--inverse span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.form-trust-row--inverse span::before { color: var(--color-star-light); }

/* --- Sticky mobile CTA bar --- */
.mobile-cta-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  padding-bottom: calc(var(--space-sm) + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-star);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transform: translateY(110%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.mobile-cta-bar.is-visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.mobile-cta-bar .btn { flex: 1; padding: 0.75em 1em; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.mobile-cta-bar-dismiss {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xs);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.mobile-cta-bar-dismiss:hover { color: var(--color-text-inverse); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .mobile-cta-bar { display: flex; } }
@media (min-width: 769px) { .mobile-cta-bar { display: none !important; } }
body.has-mobile-cta { padding-bottom: 76px; }
@media (min-width: 769px) { body.has-mobile-cta { padding-bottom: 0; } }

/* --- Trust metric count-up entrance --- */
.metric.is-animated .metric-value {
  animation: metricFadeIn 0.6s ease both;
}
@keyframes metricFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* --- Promo banner terms link --- */
.promo-banner-terms {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-left: 0.4em;
  text-decoration: underline;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.promo-banner-terms:hover { color: var(--color-text-inverse); }


/* --- Services section: atmospheric backdrop + color-cycled cards + animated hover --- */
.services {
  position: relative;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 100% 0%, rgba(212, 160, 38, 0.07) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 0% 100%, rgba(58, 123, 213, 0.06) 0%, transparent 55%);
}

/* Featured Integrations card: soft navy-tinted shadow for lift */
.service-featured {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(27, 45, 79, 0.06);
}

/* Color-cycle the 5 service-grid cards through accent → ember → star → accent → ember */
.services-grid .service-card { background: var(--color-bg); }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(3n+1) .service-card-icon {
  background: rgba(58, 123, 213, 0.10);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(3n+2) .service-card-icon {
  background: rgba(196, 106, 42, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-ember);
}
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(3n+3) .service-card-icon {
  background: rgba(212, 160, 38, 0.14);
  color: var(--color-star);
}

/* Hover: lift + matching top accent bar slides in */
.services-grid .service-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    border-color var(--transition),
    box-shadow var(--transition),
    transform var(--transition);
}
.services-grid .service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(3n+2)::before { background: var(--color-ember); }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(3n+3)::before { background: var(--color-star); }
.services-grid .service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(27, 45, 79, 0.10);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.services-grid .service-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}


/* --- Section header gold accent bar (universal) --- */
.section-header h2::before,
.about-text h2::before,
.consultation-invite h2::before,
.sow-intro h2::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-star);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* --- Soft radial gradient halos on plain white sections (brand-color atmosphere) --- */
.trust {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 92% 20%, rgba(212, 160, 38, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 8% 90%, rgba(58, 123, 213, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.faq {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(27, 45, 79, 0.05) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 55% at 90% 80%, rgba(212, 160, 38, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
}