/* ============================================
   MODERN IT CONSULTANCY WEBSITE STYLES
   Mobile-first, Accessible, Performant
   ============================================ */

/* ============================================
   CSS RESET & BASE STYLES
   ============================================ */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    /* ── ScaleOps Brand Palette ── */
    --color-primary: #1A1A1A;
    --color-primary-dark: #0F0F0F;
    --color-secondary: #3A3A3A;
    --color-accent: #D4A843;
    --color-accent-2: #B8872B;
    --color-pink: #F5E9D0;
    --color-orange: #D4A843;
    
    /* Grays */
    --color-gray-50: #F5F5F3;
    --color-gray-100: #E5E5E3;
    --color-gray-200: #D0D0CE;
    --color-gray-300: #A8A8A6;
    --color-gray-400: #808080;
    --color-gray-500: #5A5A5A;
    --color-gray-600: #3A3A3A;
    --color-gray-700: #1A1A1A;
    --color-gray-800: #0F0F0F;
    --color-gray-900: #0A0A0A;
    
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-black: #000000;
    
    /* Spacing Scale */
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 1.5rem;
    --space-lg: 2rem;
    --space-xl: 3rem;
    --space-2xl: 4rem;
    --space-3xl: 6rem;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
    --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;
    
    --line-height-tight: 1.2;
    --line-height-normal: 1.5;
    --line-height-relaxed: 1.75;
    
    /* Effects */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    
    --radius-sm: 0.375rem;
    --radius-md: 0.5rem;
    --radius-lg: 0.75rem;
    --radius-xl: 1rem;
    
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    
    /* Advanced Patterns */
    --grid-pattern: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.08) 1px, transparent 0);
    --dot-pattern: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.03) 0.8px, transparent 1px);
    
    /* Animation Timings */
    --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: var(--line-height-normal);
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
    background-color: #FAFBFA;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    position: relative;
}

/* Subtle body background texture */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

body > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
}

h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
}

h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ============================================
   LAYOUT
   ============================================ */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-accent), transparent);
    opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.5;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-2) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
        mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8872B 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(198, 167, 94,0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    position: relative;
}

.btn-secondary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-secondary:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-nav {
    padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */
.nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 0%, rgba(245, 245, 243, 0.95) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
    z-index: 1000;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav.scrolled {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(245, 245, 243, 1) 100%);
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07),
        0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: var(--space-sm);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

.logo:hover {
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

.logo-text {
    display: none;
}

.nav-links {
    display: none;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--space-xs);
}

.menu-toggle span {
    width: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-gray-800);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    padding: calc(var(--space-2xl) + 56px) 0 var(--space-2xl);
    background: 
        var(--grid-pattern),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184, 135, 43, 0.04) 0%, transparent 48%),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, #FCFCFA 0%, #F6F5F0 52%, #FCFCFA 100%);
    background-size: 40px 40px, 100% 100%, 100% 100%;
    background-position: 0 0, center, center;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    animation: gridDrift 24s linear infinite;
}

/* New hero grid layout */
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-left {
    max-width: 620px;
}

.eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 5.9vw, 4.7rem);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-cred {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(184,135,43,0.08);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.hero-left .hero-cta {
    margin-top: 0.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-left .hero-cta .btn {
    min-width: 230px;
}

.hero-points {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0.6rem 1rem;
}

.hero-points li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.05rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-points li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.5rem;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(184,135,43,0.16);
}

.hero-right {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    justify-items: center;
}

.pipeline-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 720px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF, #FBFBFB);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26,26,26,0.06);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10,10,10,0.06);
}

.pipeline-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* flow dot animation */
.dot { animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.dot:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.dot:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }

.system-node {
    animation: nodePulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.9; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.18); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.9; }
}

@keyframes nodePulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes gridDrift {
    0% { background-position: 0 0, center, center; }
    100% { background-position: 40px 40px, center, center; }
}

.connections .conn { stroke-dashoffset: 0; animation: dash 2.8s linear infinite; }
@keyframes dash { to { stroke-dashoffset: -24; } }

.metrics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.metric-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26,26,26,0.06);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(10,10,10,0.04);
}

.metric-title { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-gray-700); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.metric-value { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--color-gray-900); font-weight: 800; }
.metric-unit { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-gray-600); font-weight: 600; margin-left: 0.35rem; }

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero {
        padding: calc(var(--space-xl) + 56px) 0 var(--space-xl);
    }

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

    .hero-right { order: 2; }
    .hero-left { order: 1; }
    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 10vw, 3rem);
        line-height: 1.04;
        letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.65;
    }

    .hero-left .hero-cta {
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .hero-left .hero-cta .btn {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .pipeline-wrap {
        padding: 0.75rem;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .metrics-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .metric-card {
        padding: 0.82rem 0.9rem;
    }

    .metric-value {
        font-size: 1.14rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
    .hero-grid {
        gap: 2.2rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5.2vw, 3.55rem);
    }

    .hero-left .hero-cta {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        row-gap: 0.65rem;
    }

    .hero-left .hero-cta .btn {
        min-width: 210px;
    }
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    text-align: center;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease-out both;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-content .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.04;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
    background: none;
    -webkit-background-clip: unset;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: unset;
    background-clip: unset;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6), 0 6px 22px rgba(10,10,10,0.06);
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.hero-content .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
}

.hero-content .hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    align-items: center;
}

/* Stronger, clearer CTAs for hero */
.hero-cta .btn-primary {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10,10,10,0.32), 0 4px 12px rgba(212,168,67,0.08);
}

.hero-cta .btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
    border: 2px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.12);
}

.hero-insights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.insight-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.insight-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

.insight-value {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

.hero-visual {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.12s both;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.hero-visual svg {
    width: min(100%, 400px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.82;
}

.hero-data-card {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    width: min(94vw, 310px);
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.78rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent 36%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.96), rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.92));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.32);
    color: #F5F5F3;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.12), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    animation: pulseCard 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: min(94vw, 320px);
    padding: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF, #FBFBFB);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.06);
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.06), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    animation: none;
    backdrop-filter: none;
}

.hero-data-card-secondary {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    width: min(94vw, 310px);
    margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
    animation-duration: 3.8s;
    border-color: rgba(229, 211, 163, 0.25);
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045), transparent 36%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.94), rgba(32, 32, 32, 0.9));
    width: min(94vw, 320px);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF, #FBFBFB);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26,26,26,0.06);
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

.throughput-overview {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0.38rem;
}

.throughput-kpi {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.18rem;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
}

.throughput-kpi span {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    color: #CBCBCB;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.throughput-kpi strong {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
    line-height: 1.05;
}

.throughput-kpi em {
    font-size: 0.56rem;
    font-style: normal;
    color: #F5E9D0;
}

.stage-board {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.34rem;
}

.stage-board li {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr 34px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.stage-board span {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    color: #DDDDDB;
}

.stage-track {
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stage-track i {
    display: block;
    width: var(--w);
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4A843, #F5E9D0);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.35);
    animation: stageGlow 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stage-board strong {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    color: #F5E9D0;
    justify-self: end;
}

.flow-note {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    color: #D8D8D6;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-top: 0.42rem;
}

.data-card-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.data-card-title {
    font-size: 0.61rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #CFCFCF;
}

.data-card-status {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.46rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #F5E9D0;
    background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
}

.status-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #D4A843;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.7);
    animation: pulseDot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.compare-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.compare-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26,26,26,0.06);
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.52rem 0.56rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.compare-label {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    color: #E5E5E3;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.compare-values {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

.value-before,
.value-after {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
}

.value-before {
    text-decoration: line-through;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.value-after {
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

.compare-impact {
    justify-self: start;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #F5E9D0;
    background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.35);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.14rem 0.42rem;
}

.savings-summary {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #EDE0C4;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.savings-summary strong {
    color: #F5E9D0;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
}

/* ============================================
   TRUST STRIP
   ============================================ */
.trust-strip {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.trust-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION TITLES
   ============================================ */
.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-accent), transparent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    max-width: 700px;
        position: relative;
        padding-top: var(--space-sm);
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}

/* ============================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================ */
.services {
    background: 
        var(--dot-pattern),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #F5F5F3 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5F5F3 100%);
    /* make dots less dense on services section */
    background-size: 28px 28px, 100% 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.services::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3), transparent);
}

.services::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1), transparent);
}

.architecture-chain {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
}

.architecture-layer {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 92px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    padding-bottom: calc(var(--space-2xl) + 0.4rem);
    transition: transform 0.45s ease, opacity 0.45s ease;
}

.architecture-layer:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.architecture-layer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 46px;
    top: 70px;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.5), rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.2));
    transform-origin: top;
    transform: scaleY(0.12);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.architecture-layer:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

.layer-index {
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(245, 245, 243, 0.95));
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-size: 1.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.38s ease, box-shadow 0.38s ease, border-color 0.38s ease;
}

.layer-content {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97));
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.08);
    border-left: 4px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.55);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.42s ease, box-shadow 0.42s ease, border-color 0.42s ease, background 0.42s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.layer-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.32) 35%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translateX(-130%);
    transition: transform 0.75s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.architecture-chain:hover .architecture-layer {
    opacity: 0.42;
    transform: scale(0.985);
}

.architecture-chain:hover .architecture-layer .layer-content {
    filter: saturate(0.86);
}

.architecture-layer:hover,
.architecture-layer:focus-within {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01) !important;
    z-index: 3;
}

.architecture-layer:hover .layer-content,
.architecture-layer:focus-within .layer-content {
    filter: none;
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.62);
    border-left-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 1);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.985));
    box-shadow: 0 30px 56px rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.24), 0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.36);
}

.architecture-layer:hover .layer-content::before,
.architecture-layer:focus-within .layer-content::before {
    transform: translateX(130%);
}

.architecture-layer:hover .layer-index,
.architecture-layer:focus-within .layer-index {
    transform: scale(1.16);
    border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 42px rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.24), 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
}

.architecture-layer:hover .operational-impact,
.architecture-layer:focus-within .operational-impact {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.72);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.18), rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.03));
}

.layer-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.layer-positioning {
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    font-size: 1.03rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.layer-capabilities {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.layer-capabilities li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.58rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 1.01rem;
}

.layer-capabilities li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.52rem;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

.operational-impact {
    margin-top: 0.55rem;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-800);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: transform 0.36s ease, border-color 0.36s ease, background 0.36s ease;
}

.operational-impact span {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.architecture-layer.is-active .layer-index {
    transform: scale(1.07);
    border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.14), 0 0 0 6px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.12);
}

.architecture-layer.is-active .layer-content {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-left-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.95);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1));
    box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.12);
}

.architecture-layer.is-active .operational-impact {
    border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.09), rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.03));
}

.architecture-layer.is-complete::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.95), rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.45));
}

@keyframes stepLayerReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(28px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes connectorGrow {
    from {
        transform: scaleY(0.12);
        opacity: 0.35;
    }
    to {
        transform: scaleY(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes indexPop {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.7);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    70% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   PROCESS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.process {
    background: 
        var(--grid-pattern),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAFAFA 100%);
    background-size: 60px 60px, 100% 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.process::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    position: relative;
}

.process-grid::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.45), transparent);
    opacity: 0.5;
    display: none;
}

.process-step {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0%, rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.9) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 
        0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02),
        0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-step::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 50%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.03) 50%);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) 0 100%;
}

.process-step::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, transparent 30%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 100%);
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
        0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.process-step:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.step-number {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A1A 0%, #2A2A2A 100%);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    position: relative;
}

.step-number::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3), transparent);
        mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.step-description {
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Audit Checklist */
.audit-checklist {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F5F3 0%, #ECEBE6 100%);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.checklist-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

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

.checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
}

/* ============================================
   PROOF SECTION
   ============================================ */
.proof {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FBFBFB 100%);
    background-size: 40px 40px, 100% 100%;
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}

.proof::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.4), transparent);
}

.proof::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.4), transparent);
}

.proof .section-title {
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

.proof .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

.proof-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.proof-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FCFCFC 100%);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: left;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 
        0 6px 18px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.06),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.proof-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.proof-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.proof-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAFAFA 100%);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(184, 135, 43, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 24px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.1),
        0 0 26px rgba(184, 135, 43, 0.08);
}

.proof-metric {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.proof-description {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.proof-disclaimer {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================ */
.about {
    background: 
        var(--dot-pattern),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F5F3 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5F5F3 100%);
    background-size: 30px 30px, 100% 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: 10%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.about-content {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
}

.toolbelt {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.95) 100%);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02),
        0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.toolbelt::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-accent), transparent);
}

.toolbelt-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.toolbelt-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    justify-content: center;
}

.tool-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAFAFA 0%, #F0F0F0 100%);
    color: var(--color-gray-800);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tool-badge::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.tool-badge:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.tool-badge:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ============================================ */
.contact {
    background: 
        var(--grid-pattern),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, #FAFAFA 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    background-size: 50px 50px, 100% 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.contact::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 600px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3), transparent);
}

.contact-content {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-info {
    text-align: left;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

.contact-info .section-title {
    text-align: left;
    display: block;
    width: auto;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-info .section-title::after {
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
}

.contact-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-details {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.56), rgba(255,255,255,0.28));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}

.contact-item svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form {
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAFAFA 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.5);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 
        inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02),
        0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.08),
        0 4px 12px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 140px;
}

/* Honeypot (hidden spam trap) */
.honeypot {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
}

.checkbox-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.checkbox-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.contact-form .btn {
    width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .contact-info,
    .contact-form {
        padding: 0.9rem;
    }

    .contact-info .section-title {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-info .section-title::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .contact-description {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-item {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0F0F0F 0%, #1A1A1A 100%);
    color: #D0D0CE;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-lg);
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.02));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.3vw, 2rem);
    border-radius: 18px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-300);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 420px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-cta {
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    width: fit-content;
}

.footer-links {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-column h4 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-column ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer-column a {
    color: var(--color-gray-300);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.footer-column a:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: var(--space-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-800);
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS & MICRO-INTERACTIONS
   ============================================ */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(18px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes floatBox1 {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(10px, -15px);
    }
}

@keyframes floatBox2 {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-12px, 18px);
    }
}

@keyframes floatBox3 {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(8px, 12px);
    }
}

@keyframes pulseCard {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.28);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.32), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.14);
    }
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.55);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes stageGlow {
    0%, 100% {
        filter: brightness(1);
    }
    50% {
        filter: brightness(1.18);
    }
}

.hero-visual .box-1 {
    animation: floatBox1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-visual .box-2 {
    animation: floatBox2 7s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

.hero-visual .box-3 {
    animation: floatBox3 5s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}

.reveal-ready {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
}

.reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    animation: none;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */

/* Trust Strip Animation */
@keyframes slideInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.95);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes rotateInLight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(0.95);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: rotate(0) scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% {
        background-position: -1000px 0;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: 1000px 0;
    }
}

/* Animated Section Classes */
.trust-strip.animate-in {
    animation: slideInDown 0.6s ease-out both;
}

.trust-strip .trust-list li {
    animation: slideInLeft 0.5s ease-out both;
}

.trust-strip .trust-list li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0ms; }
.trust-strip .trust-list li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 100ms; }
.trust-strip .trust-list li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 200ms; }
.trust-strip .trust-list li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 300ms; }
.trust-strip .trust-list li:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 400ms; }

.services.animate-in .section-title {
    animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease-out both;
}

.services.animate-in .section-subtitle {
    animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease-out 0.1s both;
}

.services.animate-in .architecture-layer {
    animation: stepLayerReveal 0.62s ease-out both;
}

.services.animate-in .architecture-layer:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.services.animate-in .architecture-layer:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.42s; }
.services.animate-in .architecture-layer:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.64s; }
.services.animate-in .architecture-layer:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.86s; }

.services.animate-in .architecture-layer::after {
    animation: connectorGrow 0.55s ease-out both;
}

.services.animate-in .architecture-layer:nth-child(1)::after { animation-delay: 0.36s; }
.services.animate-in .architecture-layer:nth-child(2)::after { animation-delay: 0.58s; }
.services.animate-in .architecture-layer:nth-child(3)::after { animation-delay: 0.8s; }

.services.animate-in .architecture-layer .layer-index {
    animation: indexPop 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1) both;
}

.services.animate-in .architecture-layer:nth-child(1) .layer-index { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.services.animate-in .architecture-layer:nth-child(2) .layer-index { animation-delay: 0.46s; }
.services.animate-in .architecture-layer:nth-child(3) .layer-index { animation-delay: 0.68s; }
.services.animate-in .architecture-layer:nth-child(4) .layer-index { animation-delay: 0.9s; }

.process.animate-in .section-title {
    animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease-out both;
}

.process.animate-in .section-subtitle {
    animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease-out 0.1s both;
}

.process.animate-in .process-step {
    animation: slideUp 0.5s ease-out both;
}

.process.animate-in .process-step:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.process.animate-in .process-step:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.process.animate-in .process-step:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.process.animate-in .process-step:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

.proof.animate-in .section-title {
    animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease-out both;
}

.proof.animate-in .section-subtitle {
    animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease-out 0.1s both;
}

.proof.animate-in .proof-card {
    animation: rotateInLight 0.5s ease-out both;
}

.proof.animate-in .proof-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.proof.animate-in .proof-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.proof.animate-in .proof-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.proof.animate-in .proof-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

.about.animate-in .section-title {
    animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease-out both;
}

.about.animate-in .about-text {
    animation: slideInLeft 0.6s ease-out 0.1s both;
}

.about.animate-in .toolbelt {
    animation: slideInRight 0.6s ease-out 0.1s both;
}

.about.animate-in .toolbelt-list li {
    animation: scaleIn 0.4s ease-out both;
}

.about.animate-in .toolbelt-list li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.about.animate-in .toolbelt-list li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.about.animate-in .toolbelt-list li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.about.animate-in .toolbelt-list li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.about.animate-in .toolbelt-list li:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.about.animate-in .toolbelt-list li:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.about.animate-in .toolbelt-list li:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
.about.animate-in .toolbelt-list li:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 1s; }

.contact.animate-in .section-title {
    animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease-out both;
}

.contact.animate-in .contact-info {
    animation: slideInLeft 0.6s ease-out 0.1s both;
}

.contact.animate-in .contact-form {
    animation: slideInRight 0.6s ease-out 0.1s both;
}

.contact.animate-in .form-group {
    animation: slideUp 0.4s ease-out both;
}

.contact.animate-in .form-group:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.contact.animate-in .form-group:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.contact.animate-in .form-group:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.contact.animate-in .form-group:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.contact.animate-in .form-group:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.contact.animate-in .checkbox-group { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.contact.animate-in button { animation-delay: 0.9s; }

.footer.animate-in .footer-brand {
    animation: slideInLeft 0.6s ease-out both;
}

.footer.animate-in .footer-links {
    animation: slideInRight 0.6s ease-out 0.1s both;
}

.footer.animate-in .footer-bottom {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out 0.2s both;
}

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .architecture-layer {
        grid-template-columns: 66px minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: 0.85rem;
        padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .architecture-layer::after {
        left: 33px;
        top: 56px;
    }

    .layer-index {
        width: 66px;
        height: 66px;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .layer-content {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Tablet: 768px and up */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --font-size-3xl: 2.25rem;
        --font-size-4xl: 3rem;
        --font-size-5xl: 3.75rem;
    }
    
    .logo-text {
        display: inline;
    }
    
    .menu-toggle {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .nav-links {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
    }
    
    .nav-links.active {
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        text-align: left;
        margin: 0;
        max-width: 560px;
    }
    
    .hero-content .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .hero-left .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-insights {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
        max-width: 620px;
    }

    .hero-visual {
        max-width: 700px;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 0.7rem;
    }

    .hero-visual svg {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .hero-data-card {
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .hero-data-card-secondary {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        left: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        margin: 0;
    }
    
    .hero-left .hero-title,
    .hero-content .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    }
    
    .trust-list {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }
    
    .architecture-layer {
        grid-template-columns: 92px minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .architecture-layer::after {
        left: 46px;
        top: 64px;
    }

    .layer-index {
        width: 92px;
        height: 92px;
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .layer-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
    }

    .layer-positioning,
    .layer-capabilities li,
    .operational-impact {
        font-size: 1.04rem;
    }
    
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .proof-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .about-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        align-items: start;
    }
    
    .contact-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-3xl);
        align-items: start;
    }
    
    .contact-info {
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .contact-details {
        justify-items: start;
    }
    
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-3xl);
    }
    
    .footer-brand {
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .footer-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* Desktop: 1024px and up */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
    }
    
    .hero-left .hero-title,
    .hero-content .hero-title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
    }

    .hero-data-card {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-data-card-secondary {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        left: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        margin: 0;
    }
    
    .trust-list {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    }
    
    .architecture-chain {
        max-width: 1180px;
    }

    .layer-content {
        padding: 1.6rem 2rem;
    }
    
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }

    .process-grid::before {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   GLASSMORPHISM ENHANCEMENTS
   Adds frosted glass variables and lightweight overrides
   to make UI elements appear translucent and layered.
   ============================================ */

:root {
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
    --glass-bg-2: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.46);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    --glass-edge: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    --glass-accent: rgba(154, 173, 223, 0.14);
    --glass-blur: 34px;
}

/* subtle, colorful background to sit behind frosted panels */
body {
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 8%, rgba(184, 135, 43, 0.12), transparent 36%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 86% 16%, rgba(156, 176, 228, 0.32), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 86%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94), transparent 42%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #EFF4FD 0%, #E1EAF9 54%, #F2F7FF 100%);
    background-color: #EAF2FF;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Utility glass class you can add to panels */
.glass {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--glass-bg) 0%, var(--glass-bg-2) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(66, 76, 116, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(145%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(145%);
    color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

/* Apply a consistent frosted style to common cards */
.nav,
.nav.scrolled,
.pipeline-wrap,
.metric-card,
.proof-card,
.process-step,
.layer-content,
.toolbelt,
.contact-info,
.footer-content,
.trust-strip .container,
.glass-soft {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--glass-bg) 0%, var(--glass-bg-2) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(66, 76, 116, 0.18), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.34) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(145%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(145%);
}

.nav,
.nav.scrolled {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-edge) !important;
}

/* Extend glass feel to section wrappers and utility surfaces */
.services,
.process,
.proof,
.about,
.contact,
.trust-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.44), rgba(255,255,255,0.2)) !important;
}

.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(28, 34, 56, 0.7), rgba(42, 52, 78, 0.58)) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.34) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(145%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(145%);
}

.tool-badge,
.operational-impact,
.audit-checklist,
.compare-card,
.throughput-kpi,
.contact-form,
.contact-form .form-group input,
.contact-form .form-group textarea {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.72), rgba(255,255,255,0.46)) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.86) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(66,76,116,0.16), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.92) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(26px) saturate(155%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(26px) saturate(155%);
}

.contact-form .form-group input::placeholder,
.contact-form .form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(58,58,58,0.58);
}

.metric-card,
.proof-card,
.process-step,
.layer-content,
.toolbelt,
.pipeline-wrap {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52) !important;
}

.proof-card,
.metric-card,
.layer-content,
.process-step,
.toolbelt,
.pipeline-wrap,
.contact-info {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.proof-card::after,
.metric-card::after,
.layer-content::after,
.process-step::after,
.toolbelt::after,
.pipeline-wrap::after,
.contact-info::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.56) 24%, transparent 44%);
    transform: translateX(-140%);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: glassShimmer 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Keep contact layout clean: no giant outer glass box */
.contact-content {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    overflow: visible;
}

@keyframes glassShimmer {
    0%, 70%, 100% {
        transform: translateX(-140%);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    15%, 45% {
        transform: translateX(140%);
        opacity: 0.62;
    }
}

/* Slightly stronger accent borders for interactive cards */
.architecture-layer:hover,
.process-step:hover {
    border-color: rgba(154,173,223,0.36);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(66, 76, 116, 0.12), 0 0 16px rgba(154,173,223,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Variant for very subtle panels */
.glass-soft {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), rgba(242,247,255,0.2));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.46);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

/* Footer-specific contrast fixes */
.footer .footer-content,
.footer .glass-soft {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(26, 31, 49, 0.76), rgba(34, 42, 66, 0.66)) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(10, 14, 24, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.footer .footer-tagline {
    color: rgba(245, 247, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

.footer .footer-column h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer .footer-column a,
.footer .footer-column li,
.footer .contact-item,
.footer .footer-bottom p {
    color: rgba(231, 236, 249, 0.88) !important;
}

.footer .footer-column a:hover {
    color: #F6E4B4 !important;
}

.footer .footer-bottom {
    border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24) !important;
}

/* Fallback for older UAs: reduce heavy shadows */
@supports not ((-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (backdrop-filter: blur(1px))) {
    .glass,
    .nav,
    .pipeline-wrap,
    .metric-card,
    .proof-card,
    .layer-content,
    .process-step,
    .toolbelt,
    .contact-info,
    .footer-content {
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.86) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(20,20,20,0.1) !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCALEOPS — NEW SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Lead magnet link (hero) ──────────────────────────────── */
.lead-magnet-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(198, 167, 94,0.4);
    padding-bottom: 1px;
    transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.lead-magnet-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-2);
    border-color: rgba(198, 167, 94,0.5);
}

/* ── Social Proof Numbers bar ─────────────────────────────── */
.proof-numbers {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A1A 0%, #3A3A3A 100%);
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
}
.proof-numbers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .proof-numbers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; }
}
.proof-number-card {
    padding: 0 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .proof-number-card + .proof-number-card {
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    }
}
.proof-num {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A843, #F0DFA8);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.proof-num-label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ── Testimonials ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials {
    background: #FAF8F3;
}
.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.testimonial-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(198, 167, 94,0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(198, 167, 94,0.07);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(198, 167, 94,0.12);
}
.testimonial-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #374151;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.testimonial-result {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(198, 167, 94,0.07);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    display: inline-block;
}
.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.author-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-2));
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #111827;
}
.author-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #6b7280;
}

/* ── ROI Calculator ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.roi-calculator {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FAF8F3 0%, #F5F0E8 100%);
}
.roi-widget {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .roi-widget { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: start; }
}
.roi-inputs { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }

.roi-slider-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.roi-label {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #374151;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.roi-label strong {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.roi-slider {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-2));
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.roi-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2.5px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(198, 167, 94,0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.roi-range-labels {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #9ca3af;
}
.roi-results {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.roi-result-card.highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-2));
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}
.roi-result-label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.roi-result-value {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.roi-result-note {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
}
.roi-result-secondary {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
.roi-mini-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(198, 167, 94,0.12);
    text-align: center;
}
.roi-mini-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.roi-mini-value {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent-2);
}
.roi-cta {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ── Contact: audit benefits ──────────────────────────────── */
.audit-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
.audit-benefit {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: #374151;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.audit-benefit svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ── Contact: Multi-step form ─────────────────────────────── */
.contact-form-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(198, 167, 94,0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(198, 167, 94,0.08);
}
.form-steps {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.form-step-indicator {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #9ca3af;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.form-step-indicator.active { color: var(--color-accent); }
.form-step-indicator.complete { color: #10b981; }
.step-dot {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid currentColor;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.form-step-indicator.active .step-dot {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}
.form-step-indicator.complete .step-dot {
    background: #10b981;
    border-color: #10b981;
    color: #fff;
}
.form-step-connector {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: #e5e7eb;
    margin: 0 0.5rem;
}
.field-error {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #dc2626;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    min-height: 1rem;
}

/* ── Compliance badges ────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-compliance {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    background: #f8faff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(198, 167, 94,0.08);
}
.compliance-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #6b7280;
}
.compliance-badge svg { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ── Form actions (step 2 back/submit row) ────────────────── */
.form-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.form-actions .btn { flex: 1; min-width: 0; text-align: center; }

/* ── Chatbot ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.chatbot-launcher {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 1.75rem;
    right: 1.75rem;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-2));
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(198, 167, 94,0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.chatbot-launcher:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(198, 167, 94,0.5);
}
.chatbot-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ef4444;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    animation: chatPulse 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes chatPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); }
}
.chatbot-panel {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 6rem;
    right: 1.75rem;
    width: min(380px, calc(100vw - 3.5rem));
    max-height: 520px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(11,22,40,0.25);
    z-index: 1999;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(198, 167, 94,0.1);
    animation: chatSlideIn 0.25s ease;
}
.chatbot-panel:not([hidden]) {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
@keyframes chatSlideIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.97); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.chatbot-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-2));
    color: #fff;
}
.chatbot-header-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.chatbot-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chatbot-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.chatbot-status { font-size: 0.75rem; opacity: 0.85; }
.chatbot-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    padding: 0.25rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity 0.15s;
}
.chatbot-close:hover { opacity: 1; }
.chatbot-messages {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
.chat-msg {
    max-width: 88%;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.chat-msg.bot {
    background: #f0f4ff;
    color: #1e3a5f;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}
.chat-msg.user {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-2));
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
    align-self: flex-end;
}
.chatbot-quick-replies {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
}
.chat-reply-btn {
    background: #f0f4ff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(198, 167, 94,0.2);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}
.chat-reply-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(198, 167, 94,0.08);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

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

/* Focus styles */
*:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Reduce motion for users who prefer it */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    * {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   PRINT STYLES
   ============================================ */
@media print {
    .nav,
    .menu-toggle,
    .hero-visual,
    .contact-form,
    .footer {
        display: none;
    }
    
    body {
        font-size: 12pt;
        color: #000;
    }
    
    a {
        text-decoration: underline;
    }
}