/* ==========================================================================
   ALPHYNEX SOLUTIONS — MINIMAL EDITORIAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   Bespoke B2B Corporate Architecture
   Apple-grade minimalism • Restrained enterprise palette • Disciplined typography
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,600&display=swap');

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Design Tokens & Variables
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Accessibility: skip-to-content link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--brand-navy, #071830);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 16px;
}

:root {
  /* Brand Core (Derived from Alphynex Ribbon Symbol) */
  --brand-blue: #0171E3;          /* Vivid Electric Blue */
  --brand-blue-bright: #0197F8;   /* Logo Ribbon Apex Cyan-Blue */
  --brand-blue-hover: #0162C4;
  --brand-navy: #071830;          /* Deep Corporate Navy */
  --brand-navy-dark: #0A1020;     /* Deep Strategic Navy for dark sections */
  --brand-navy-surface: #10192D;  /* Dark section surface */
  --brand-teal: #0B848F;          /* Logo Teal / Turquoise Accent */
  --brand-teal-bright: #139596;   /* Logo Top Tuck Ribbon */
  --brand-blue-subtle: rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.05);
  --brand-teal-subtle: rgba(11, 132, 143, 0.08);

  /* Sophisticated Neutrals (70–80% of interface) */
  --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-subtle: #F8FAFC;           /* Very light cool off-white */
  --bg-surface: #F1F5F9;          /* Subtle cool surface */
  --bg-dark: #0A1020;             /* Strategic Deep Navy */
  --bg-dark-surface: #10192D;     /* Strategic Deep Surface */
  --bg-dark-card: #152238;        /* Card in dark sections */

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-primary: #0F172A;        /* Near-black with subtle cool depth */
  --text-secondary: #475569;      /* Slate charcoal */
  --text-muted: #64748B;          /* Cool neutral gray */
  --text-inverse: #FFFFFF;
  --text-inverse-secondary: #CBD5E1;
  --text-inverse-muted: #94A3B8;

  /* Hairlines & Borders */
  --border-subtle: #E2E8F0;       /* Hairline cool border */
  --border-medium: #CBD5E1;       /* Medium cool border */
  --border-dark: #1E293B;         /* Dark section border */
  --border-dark-subtle: #131C2E;

  /* Brand Accent Aliases */
  --accent-cobalt: var(--brand-blue);
  --accent-cobalt-hover: var(--brand-blue-hover);
  --accent-cobalt-subtle: var(--brand-blue-subtle);
  --accent-teal: var(--brand-teal);

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --letter-spacing-headline: -0.022em;
  --letter-spacing-eyebrow: 0.08em;

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-xs: 8px;
  --space-sm: 16px;
  --space-md: 24px;
  --space-lg: 32px;
  --space-xl: 48px;
  --space-2xl: 64px;
  --space-3xl: 96px;
  --space-4xl: 128px;

  /* Logo-Inspired Flowing Geometry */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --container-narrow: 840px;
  --nav-height: 72px;
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;              /* Rounded controlled corners */
  --radius-lg: 22px;              /* Flowing card geometry */
  --radius-xl: 32px;              /* Hero mask geometry */
  --radius-pill: 9999px;          /* Clean pills & CTAs */

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.22s var(--ease-out);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s var(--ease-out);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Core Fundamentals
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 96px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 96px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: inherit;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Typography Hierarchy
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display, var(--font-sans));
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-headline);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

p {
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.text-hero {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.text-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-headline);
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.text-section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.025rem, 1.5vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.text-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-eyebrow);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

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

.text-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Containers & Grids
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  padding-right: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
}

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

.section {
  padding-top: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  position: relative;
}

.section-subtle {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
}

.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
  color: var(--text-inverse);
}

.section-dark .text-eyebrow {
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Navigation Bar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  z-index: 1100;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.03);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.08);
}

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

.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-link:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.brand-title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-primary {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #072D57;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.brand-accent {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0066CC;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.3vw, 18px);
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px clamp(8px, 0.9vw, 12px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active,
.nav-item.is-active .nav-link {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  background-color: rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.06);
}

.nav-chevron {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-chevron,
.nav-item:focus-within .nav-chevron,
.nav-item.is-active .nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Apple-grade Minimal Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% - 4px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.1), 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.04);
  padding: 8px;
  min-width: 280px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s var(--ease-out), transform 0.22s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.22s;
  list-style: none;
  z-index: 1200;
}

/* Right-align dropdowns near the edge so they never clip past viewport */
.nav-dropdown-right,
.nav-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) .nav-dropdown {
  left: auto;
  right: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item:focus-within .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item.is-active .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown-right,
.nav-item:focus-within .nav-dropdown-right,
.nav-item.is-active .nav-dropdown-right,
.nav-item:nth-last-child(-n+2):hover .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item:nth-last-child(-n+2):focus-within .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item:nth-last-child(-n+2).is-active .nav-dropdown {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-dropdown-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-blue-subtle);
}

.nav-dropdown-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown-link:hover .nav-dropdown-title {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.nav-dropdown-desc {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.nav-dropdown-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-subtle);
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Brand-Driven Button System */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--brand-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.16);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0197F8 0%, #0B848F 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.28);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  background-color: var(--brand-blue-subtle);
}

.btn-inverse {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.btn-inverse:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F1F5F9 100%);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-inverse-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.btn-inverse-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  background-color: rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.08);
}

.btn-link {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #005bb5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-teal);
}

.btn-link .arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-link:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--brand-teal);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1100;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-blue-subtle);
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:first-child {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

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

.mobile-toggle.active span:last-child {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 88px 24px 36px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
  -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.4s;
}

.mobile-drawer::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mobile-drawer-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-drawer-link {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-drawer-link:hover,
.mobile-drawer-link:active {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}

/* Accordion Dropdown Trigger Button */
.mobile-drawer-accordion-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 6px 0;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-drawer-accordion-btn:hover,
.mobile-drawer-accordion-btn:active,
.mobile-drawer-section.is-open .mobile-drawer-accordion-btn {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.mobile-accordion-chevron {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--brand-blue);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), stroke var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-section.is-open .mobile-accordion-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  stroke: var(--brand-teal);
}

/* Sub links accordion body - collapsed by default */
.mobile-sub-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-left: 14px;
  margin-top: 0;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: max-height 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.28s ease, margin-top 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-section.is-open .mobile-sub-links {
  max-height: 600px;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding-top: 4px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-left-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
}

.mobile-sub-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 4px 0;
  display: block;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-sub-link:hover,
.mobile-sub-link:active {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 24px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Article Modal / Reader */
.article-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(16, 18, 20, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2500;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.article-modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.article-modal-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 780px;
  max-height: 85vh;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(16, 18, 20, 0.2);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.article-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.article-prose h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-prose p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Homepage: 01 Hero Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 48px));
  padding-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding-bottom: 0.15em;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.hero-actions,
.page-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.page-hero-actions {
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.article-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.hero-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.6;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -16px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.09);
}

.hero-visual-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 24, 48, 0) 65%, rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.16) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-visual-frame:hover .hero-img {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Homepage: 02 What We Do Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.what-we-do-intro {
  margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
}

.what-we-do-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 28px;
}

.what-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.what-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.what-item:hover .what-item-number {
  color: var(--accent-cobalt);
}

.what-item-number {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.what-item-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.what-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Homepage: 03 Services (Editorial Rows with Brand Interaction)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
}

.services-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.service-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1.4fr 2fr 100px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 36px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.service-row:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-blue-subtle);
  border-color: rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.15);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.service-num {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.service-tags {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-teal);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-row:hover .service-tags {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.service-action {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.service-arrow-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-row:hover .service-arrow-icon {
  color: var(--brand-teal);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Homepage: 04 Talent / Capabilities (Editorial Explorer)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.capabilities-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
}

.capability-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.capability-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.capability-tab-btn {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.capability-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.capability-tab-btn.active {
  color: #005bb5;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.capability-panel {
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.capability-panel.active {
  display: grid;
}

.capability-summary {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.capability-roles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.role-group {
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.role-group-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.role-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.role-pill {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: break-word;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.role-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.25);
  background-color: var(--brand-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Homepage: 05 How We Work (Strategic Dark Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
}

.timeline-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.timeline-step-btn {
  padding: 24px 16px 24px 0;
  text-align: left;
  border-top: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-top: -1px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.timeline-step-btn:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
}

.timeline-step-btn.active {
  border-top-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
}

.step-num {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-step-btn.active .step-num {
  color: var(--brand-teal-bright);
}

.step-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-step-btn.active .step-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.process-detail-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}

.process-detail-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.process-step-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
}

.process-step-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
}

.process-checkpoints {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.checkpoint-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.checkpoint-bullet {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Homepage: 06 Industries (Minimalist Interactive Selector)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.industries-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.industry-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.industry-nav-btn {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-left: -2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.industry-nav-btn:hover {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.industry-nav-btn.active {
  color: #005bb5;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-left-color: var(--brand-blue);
  background-color: var(--brand-blue-subtle);
}

.industry-display {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.06);
}

.industry-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.industry-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.industry-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.industry-roles-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-cobalt);
}

.industry-roles-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.industry-visual-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.industry-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Homepage: 07 Why Alphynex (Editorial Principles)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
}

.principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 32px;
}

.principle-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.principle-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.principle-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.08);
}

.principle-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.principle-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.principle-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Homepage: 08 Proof & Operational Standards (Zero Fabrications)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.standards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 32px;
}

.standard-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.standard-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-blue), var(--brand-blue-bright));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.standard-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.09);
}

.standard-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.standard-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-cobalt);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.standard-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .standards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.office-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.office-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.office-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -10px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.office-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.office-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.office-card:hover .office-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.office-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background-color: rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.office-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .office-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.standard-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Homepage: 09 Final CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.final-cta-section {
  padding-top: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px);
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.1) 0%, rgba(11, 132, 143, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.final-cta-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.final-cta-section .text-eyebrow {
  color: var(--brand-teal-bright);
}

.final-cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.final-cta-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
  max-width: 54ch;
}

.final-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.final-cta-section .btn-outline {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.final-cta-section .btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  background-color: rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.08);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Minimal Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
  padding-top: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px);
  padding-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-right: 48px;
}

.footer-logo-link,
.footer-brand-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-logo-link:hover,
.footer-brand-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.footer-brand-logo-img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer-brand-primary {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.footer-brand-accent {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0197F8;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.95;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-logo-link:hover .footer-logo-img {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.footer-statement {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
  max-width: 36ch;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 32px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Service Inner Page Elements (Showcase: it-staffing.html)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + clamp(48px, 8vw, 80px));
  padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.page-hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 0.12em;
  overflow: visible;
}

.page-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 60ch;
}

/* Engagement Model Tabs */
.engagement-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
  -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
}

.engagement-tabs-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
}

.engagement-tab-btn {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.engagement-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.engagement-panel {
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.engagement-panel.active {
  display: grid;
}

/* FAQ Minimal Accordion */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

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

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 8px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.faq-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 8px 24px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Requirement Slide-Over Modal
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(16, 18, 20, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-slideover {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-slideover {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
}

.modal-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.modal-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--brand-blue-subtle);
}

/* Accessible Global Keyboard Focus State */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand-blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.form-success-banner {
  background: rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.form-success-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-success-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Keyframe Animations & Micro-Interactions
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Universal Responsive Layout Classes & Design Components
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.article-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-row:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.08);
}

.case-study-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-study-row:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.08);
}

.method-stage-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.method-stage-row:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.08);
}

.industry-feature-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.industry-feature-row:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.08);
}

.careers-channel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

/* Unified Content Typography & Component Elements */
.content-row-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.content-row-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.content-row-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.stage-number {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.industry-media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.industry-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.industry-feature-row:hover .industry-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.case-study-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.case-study-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Legal Pages Typography & Container */
.legal-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.legal-prose {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.legal-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 12px 0 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.legal-callout {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-blue);
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.legal-list {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Contact Page Dedicated Components */
.contact-info-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.contact-map-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.contact-map-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-map-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-transit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.contact-transit-card {
  padding: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand-blue-bright);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. Responsive Breakpoints
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .hero-visual-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }
  .service-row {
    grid-template-columns: 48px 1.5fr 2fr 48px;
  }
  .industries-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .industry-nav {
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .industry-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .industry-nav-btn {
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: -2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 12px 20px;
  }
  .industry-nav-btn.active {
    border-bottom-color: var(--text-primary);
  }
  .principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* Header cleanups: switch to sleek mobile drawer on tablet & mobile */
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .header .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none; /* Avoid colliding with brand logo on smaller screens */
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  .brand-primary {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .brand-accent {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  }

  .what-we-do-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  /* Flexible stack for service rows on mobile */
  .service-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 24px 0 !important;
  }
  .service-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .service-desc {
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .service-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  /* Timeline navigation on mobile */
  .timeline-nav {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: none;
  }
  .timeline-step-btn {
    border-top: none;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--border-dark);
    padding: 12px 0 12px 14px;
  }
  .timeline-step-btn.active {
    border-left-color: #FFFFFF;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  }

  .process-detail-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .industry-display {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .standards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .capability-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .capability-roles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .engagement-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Universal layout grids collapse on mobile */
  .contact-layout,
  .about-layout,
  .article-row,
  .case-study-row,
  .method-stage-row,
  .industry-feature-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
  }

  .mobile-drawer {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 20px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .text-hero {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
  .hero-actions,
  .page-hero-actions,
  .final-cta-actions,
  .article-actions,
  .page-hero [style*="display: flex"] {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn,
  .page-hero-actions .btn,
  .final-cta-actions .btn,
  .article-actions .btn,
  .page-hero [style*="display: flex"] .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
  }
  .article-actions .btn-link {
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
  }
  .final-cta-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }
  .modal-slideover {
    padding: 32px 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .article-modal-card {
    padding: 32px 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-primary {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .brand-accent {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  }
  .page-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 36px);
    padding-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .page-hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.5rem);
  }
  .modal-slideover {
    padding: 28px 16px;
  }
  .article-modal-card {
    padding: 28px 16px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. Premium Motion System
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Hero entrance — JS (motion.js) adds subtle polish if GSAP is available; CSS renders everything visible by default */
.hero-section .text-eyebrow,
.hero-headline,
.hero-description,
.hero-actions,
.hero-visual-frame {
  opacity: 1;
}
.no-js .hero-section .text-eyebrow,
.no-js .hero-headline,
.no-js .hero-description,
.no-js .hero-actions,
.no-js .hero-visual-frame,
.no-js .mobile-drawer-nav > * {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  clip-path: none !important;
}

/* Line/mask reveal for section headlines — toggled by IntersectionObserver */
.reveal-mask {
  transform: translateY(12px);
  opacity: 0.15;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-mask.revealed {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Premium image reveal — clip-path expand + scale settle */
.reveal-image {
  clip-path: inset(5% 5% 5% 5% round var(--radius-xl));
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: clip-path 0.9s var(--ease-out), transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-image.revealed {
  clip-path: inset(0% 0% 0% 0% round var(--radius-xl));
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Button microinteraction: press feedback + hover sheen sweep on primary CTAs */
.btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}
.btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -60%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: left 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 130%;
}

/* Magnetic elements — JS applies transform: translate(x,y) inline; this just smooths it */
[data-magnetic] {
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Nav mega-menu: slight per-item stagger on open */
.nav-dropdown-link {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown-link,
.nav-item:focus-within .nav-dropdown-link {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-item:hover li:nth-child(1) .nav-dropdown-link, .nav-item:focus-within li:nth-child(1) .nav-dropdown-link { transition-delay: 20ms; }
.nav-item:hover li:nth-child(2) .nav-dropdown-link, .nav-item:focus-within li:nth-child(2) .nav-dropdown-link { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.nav-item:hover li:nth-child(3) .nav-dropdown-link, .nav-item:focus-within li:nth-child(3) .nav-dropdown-link { transition-delay: 60ms; }
.nav-item:hover li:nth-child(4) .nav-dropdown-link, .nav-item:focus-within li:nth-child(4) .nav-dropdown-link { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.nav-item:hover li:nth-child(5) .nav-dropdown-link, .nav-item:focus-within li:nth-child(5) .nav-dropdown-link { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.nav-item:hover li:nth-child(6) .nav-dropdown-link, .nav-item:focus-within li:nth-child(6) .nav-dropdown-link { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.nav-item:hover li:nth-child(7) .nav-dropdown-link, .nav-item:focus-within li:nth-child(7) .nav-dropdown-link { transition-delay: 140ms; }
.nav-item:hover li:nth-child(8) .nav-dropdown-link, .nav-item:focus-within li:nth-child(8) .nav-dropdown-link { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.nav-item:hover li:nth-child(9) .nav-dropdown-link, .nav-item:focus-within li:nth-child(9) .nav-dropdown-link { transition-delay: 180ms; }

/* Mobile drawer link stagger — JS toggles .drawer-animate-in on open */
.mobile-drawer-nav > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}
.mobile-drawer.open.drawer-animate-in .mobile-drawer-nav > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out), transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.mobile-drawer-nav > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 60ms; }
.mobile-drawer-nav > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 90ms; }
.mobile-drawer-nav > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.mobile-drawer-nav > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 150ms; }
.mobile-drawer-nav > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 180ms; }
.mobile-drawer-nav > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 210ms; }
.mobile-drawer-nav > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.mobile-drawer-nav > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 270ms; }

/* Service row: premium hover lift (in addition to existing highlight/arrow motion) */
.service-row {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.service-row:hover {
  transform: scale(1.008);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -18px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.18);
}

/* Custom cursor indicator — disabled per user design requirement */
.cursor-indicator {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Final CTA — subtle animated background system */
.final-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}
.final-cta-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 40%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 40%, transparent 100%);
}
.final-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Redesigned Modern Vertical Alternating Timeline (Homepage: How We Work) */
.process-editorial-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.process-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background-color: rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-teal-bright);
}

.process-dot-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.8);
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

/* Vertical Timeline Container */
.timeline-vertical-flow {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1060px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

/* Glowing Central Spine */
.timeline-vertical-spine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
    rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.7) 0%, 
    rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.45) 50%, 
    rgba(11, 132, 143, 0.15) 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Timeline Row */
.timeline-step-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Central Glowing Checkpoint Node */
.timeline-node {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 36px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.5);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-node-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FFFFFF;
}

.timeline-step-row:hover .timeline-node {
  border-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.85);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
}

/* Alternating Placement */
.timeline-step-left .timeline-step-card {
  grid-column: 1;
  margin-right: 52px;
}

.timeline-step-right .timeline-step-card {
  grid-column: 2;
  margin-left: 52px;
}

/* Timeline Cards */
.timeline-step-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(1, 151, 248, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-card);
}

.timeline-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.timeline-step-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-teal-bright);
  background-color: rgba(11, 132, 143, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.timeline-step-domain {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.timeline-step-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.timeline-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsive Timeline */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .timeline-vertical-spine {
    left: 20px;
  }
  .timeline-step-row {
    display: block;
    padding-left: 56px;
  }
  .timeline-node {
    left: 20px;
    top: 36px;
  }
  .timeline-step-left .timeline-step-card,
  .timeline-step-right .timeline-step-card {
    grid-column: auto;
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Horizontal Editorial Protocol Flow (Apple / Stripe / Wispr B2B Editorial)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.protocol-editorial-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12));
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.protocol-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1.4fr 1.8fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark-subtle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.protocol-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.protocol-row:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  padding-left: 28px;
}

.protocol-row:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.protocol-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1;
}

.protocol-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.protocol-domain {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-eyebrow, 0.08em);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
}

.protocol-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-inverse, #FFFFFF);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-headline, -0.022em);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.protocol-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
}

.protocol-checkpoints {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.protocol-pill-check {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.protocol-pill-check::before {
  content: "";
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .protocol-row {
    grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .protocol-checkpoints {
    grid-column: span 3;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .protocol-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 24px 12px;
  }
  .protocol-row:hover {
    padding-left: 16px;
  }
}

/* Office Card Graphic Banner (No photo images, prominent icons) */
.office-card-icon-banner {
  height: 160px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.banner-hq {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.04) 0%, rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.08) 100%);
}

.banner-reach {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.04) 0%, rgba(11, 132, 143, 0.08) 100%);
}

.banner-global {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.04) 0%, rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.08) 100%);
}

.office-icon-wrapper {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.office-icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

.office-card:hover .office-icon-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  color: #005bb5;
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.2);
}

.office-banner-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 8px;
}

.office-tag-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

/* Industry Sector Icon Card (No photo images) */
.industry-icon-card {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-subtle) 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.02);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.industry-icon-graphic {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(1, 113, 227, 0.15);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.industry-icon-graphic svg {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

.industry-icon-card:hover .industry-icon-graphic {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.industry-icon-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
}

.industry-meta-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-cobalt);
}

.industry-meta-highlight {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .protocol-stepper-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .protocol-stage-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .protocol-stepper-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal-on-scroll,
  .reveal-mask,
  .reveal-image,
  .hero-section .text-eyebrow,
  .hero-headline,
  .hero-description,
  .hero-actions,
  .hero-visual-frame,
  .mobile-drawer-nav > *,
  .process-step-block {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    clip-path: none !important;
  }
  .cursor-indicator,
  .final-cta-bg {
    display: none !important;
  }
  [data-magnetic] {
    transition: none !important;
  }
}