/**
 * ============================================================
 * ANABEL CORP - Main Stylesheet
 * ============================================================
 * 
 * Centralized CSS for all pages and components.
 * Organized into logical sections for easy navigation.
 * 
 * TABLE OF CONTENTS:
 * 
 * 1. DESIGN TOKENS & VARIABLES
 *    - Color palette
 *    - Typography
 *    - Spacing & sizing
 *    - Transitions & animations
 * 
 * 2. GLOBAL RESETS & BASE
 *    - CSS reset
 *    - Base element styles
 *    - Typography defaults
 * 
 * 3. LAYOUT & STRUCTURE
 *    - Container & grid
 *    - Sections
 *    - Spacing utilities
 * 
 * 4. NAVIGATION
 *    - Desktop navigation
 *    - Mobile hamburger menu
 *    - Scroll progress bar
 * 
 * 5. COMPONENTS
 *    - Buttons
 *    - Cards
 *    - Badges
 *    - Back-to-top button
 * 
 * 6. FORMS
 *    - Form shell & structure
 *    - Form headers & sections
 *    - Input fields & controls
 *    - Validation states
 *    - Checkboxes & radios
 * 
 * 7. CONTENT SECTIONS
 *    - Hero sections
 *    - Feature grids
 *    - Knowledge base
 *    - Testimonials
 * 
 * 8. FOOTER
 *    - Footer layout
 *    - Footer links
 *    - Social icons
 * 
 * 9. UTILITIES
 *    - Text utilities
 *    - Visibility
 *    - Accessibility
 * 
 * 10. RESPONSIVE
 *     - Tablet breakpoints
 *     - Mobile breakpoints
 * 
 * ============================================================
 */

/* ============================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & VARIABLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --ink: #07142a;
  --navy: #0a2540;
  --navy-2: #143a6b;
  --navy-soft: #1d4a82;
  --accent: #004860;          /* brand teal — the A-mark color */
  --accent-bright: #0a6378;   /* slightly brighter for hovers */
  --mint: #2dd4a7;             /* kept for live-status indicators only */
  --hot:  #e63935;             /* brand red — used sparingly */
  --brand-teal: #004860;       /* the teal from the Anabel A-mark */
  --brand-teal-soft: #487878;  /* lighter gradient stop on the mark */
  --brand-red: #e63935;        /* the red triangle accent in the mark */
  --paper: #faf8f3;
  --paper-2: #f1ede1;
  --paper-3: #e9e3d3;
  --rule: #d8d0bb;
  --rule-2: #ece6d5;
  --muted: #2a3a4f;            /* darker — reads well on cream paper */
  --muted-2: #4a5868;          /* secondary, still readable */
  --muted-strong: #14253c;     /* near-black variant for important secondary text */
  --danger: #c04848;
  --success: #2a8a5a;

  /* Surfaces */
  --bg: var(--paper);
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface-warm: var(--paper-2);
  --text: var(--ink);
  --text-muted: var(--muted);
  --border: var(--rule);

  /* Type */
  --ff-display: 'Fraunces', ui-serif, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --ff-body: 'Manrope', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --ff-mono: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Scale */
  --step--1: clamp(0.78rem, 0.74rem + 0.2vw, 0.86rem);
  --step-0:  clamp(0.95rem, 0.91rem + 0.22vw, 1.05rem);
  --step-1:  clamp(1.10rem, 1.02rem + 0.4vw, 1.25rem);
  --step-2:  clamp(1.30rem, 1.18rem + 0.6vw, 1.55rem);
  --step-3:  clamp(1.55rem, 1.35rem + 1.0vw, 2.05rem);
  --step-4:  clamp(2.00rem, 1.65rem + 1.7vw, 2.85rem);
  --step-5:  clamp(2.6rem, 2.05rem + 2.6vw, 4.0rem);
  --step-6:  clamp(3.2rem, 2.4rem + 3.6vw, 5.4rem);

  /* Spacing */
  --gap-1: 0.5rem;
  --gap-2: 1rem;
  --gap-3: 1.5rem;
  --gap-4: 2rem;
  --gap-5: 3rem;
  --gap-6: 5rem;
  --gap-7: 7rem;

  /* Geometry */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius:    14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --shadow-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(7,20,42,.05), 0 4px 14px rgba(7,20,42,.06);
  --shadow-2: 0 4px 8px rgba(7,20,42,.05), 0 18px 40px rgba(7,20,42,.10);
  --shadow-3: 0 10px 25px rgba(7,20,42,.10), 0 30px 60px rgba(7,20,42,.18);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);

  --maxw: 1240px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CUSTOMIZATION GUIDE
   ============================================================
   
   This section explains how to customize the site without breaking things.
   
   LAYOUT ALTERNATIVES
   -------------------
   Current layout: Full-width with max-width constraints (.wrap)
   
   Alternative 1: Boxed layout with visible background
   → Change line 362: .wrap { max-width: 1140px; }
   → Change line 363: section { padding-inline: 2rem; }
   → Add: body { background: var(--paper-3); }
   
   Alternative 2: Edge-to-edge full-bleed
   → Change line 362: .wrap { max-width: 100%; }
   → Remove padding-inline from section
   
   Alternative 3: Narrow content-focused
   → Change line 362: .wrap { max-width: 920px; }
   
   SECTION SPACING
   ---------------
   Current: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) — scales 40px-80px responsively
   
   Tighter (magazine-style):
   → line 363: section { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
   
   More spacious (luxury-brand):
   → line 363: section { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem); }
   
   NAVIGATION STYLES
   -----------------
   Current: Horizontal links with hamburger at 1200px
   
   For megamenu:
   → See .nav-links-mega CSS block (line ~XXX) — currently commented out
   → Uncomment and follow inline instructions
   
   Always-hamburger (mobile-first):
   → Change line 620: @media (max-width: 1920px) { ... }
   → This forces hamburger on all screen sizes
   
   TYPOGRAPHY CUSTOMIZATION
   ------------------------
   Body text size: Currently 16px (1rem)
   → Change line 326: font-size: 18px; (for larger base)
   
   Headings scale: Currently clamp() fluid scale
   → See --step-N variables (lines 241-248) to adjust min/max
   
   Font families:
   → --ff-display (line 236): Serif for headlines
   → --ff-body (line 237): Sans-serif for body text
   → Replace with your own Google Fonts or system stacks
   
   COLOR CUSTOMIZATION
   -------------------
   Brand colors:
   → --accent (line 209): Primary brand color (teal)
   → --hot (line 212): Accent/CTA color (red)
   → --ink (line 205): Dark text/backgrounds
   
   To switch to a different palette:
   1. Change --accent to your primary color
   2. Change --hot to your secondary/CTA color
   3. Adjust --accent-bright (+10-15% lightness of --accent)
   
   FOOTER LAYOUTS
   --------------
   Current: 4-column grid collapsing to 2-col then 1-col
   
   Alternative: 3-column equal-width
   → line 1609: grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
   
   Alternative: Wide-left sidebar layout
   → line 1609: grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
   
   ============================================================ */

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root[data-theme="auto"], :root:not([data-theme]) {
    --bg: #060e1d;
    --surface: #0c1a31;
    --surface-warm: #112444;
    --text: #ecedf1;
    --text-muted: #8a93a4;
    --border: #1f3157;
    --paper-3: #122644;
    --rule: #1f3157;
    --rule-2: #1a2a4a;
  }
}

/* Reset */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}
body {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--step-0);
  font-weight: 450;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color .25s var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--navy-2); }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* Skip link */
.skip {
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; padding: 12px 18px;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff; z-index: 9999;
}
.skip:focus { left: 12px; top: 12px; }

/* Typography — bold editorial, vibrant */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.04;
  color: var(--text);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--step-6); font-weight: 780; letter-spacing: -0.035em; }
h2 { font-size: var(--step-4); font-weight: 720; letter-spacing: -0.028em; }
h3 { font-size: var(--step-2); font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.018em; }
h4 { font-size: var(--step-1); font-weight: 750; font-family: var(--ff-body); letter-spacing: -0.008em; }
/* Mid-headline italic emphasis — confident, brand-teal */
h1 em, h2 em, h3 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 650;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 50;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--step--1);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; display: inline-block;
  width: 32px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--hot) 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Layout */
.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem); }
section { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); position: relative; scroll-margin-top: 90px; }
section[id], div[id] { scroll-margin-top: 90px; }
html { scroll-padding-top: 90px; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.section-head h2 { margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.section-head p {
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  font-size: var(--step-1);
  max-width: 56ch;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7em;
  padding: 1.1rem 2rem; /* Slightly more generous */
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-weight: 700; /* Cleaner weight */
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em; /* Reduced for modern look */
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background-color .3s var(--ease),
              color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); } /* Slightly more lift */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(7,20,42,.12),
              0 8px 24px rgba(7,20,42,.15); /* Softer, more layered */
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,72,96,.25),
              0 16px 48px rgba(0,72,96,.30); /* More dramatic on hover */
}
.btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-bright) 100%);
  color: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,72,96,.2),
              0 8px 24px rgba(0,72,96,.25),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12); /* Modern inner highlight */
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-bright) 0%, var(--hot) 120%); /* Adjusted gradient stop */
  color: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230,57,53,.28),
              0 18px 52px rgba(0,72,96,.35),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 30%, transparent); /* Softer border */
  border-width: 1.5px;
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(7,20,42,.15); /* Add subtle shadow on hover */
}
.btn-link {
  padding: 0; background: transparent; color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700; border-radius: 0; gap: 0.4em;
}
.btn-link::after { content: "→"; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn-link:hover { color: var(--hot); }
.btn-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(6px); }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.88rem; } /* Better proportions */

/* Back to top button - SIMPLIFIED */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 2rem !important;
  right: 2rem !important;
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A896 0%, #02C39A 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  z-index: 99999 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,168,150,.4) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #02C39A 0%, #F0563D 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(240,86,61,.5) !important;
}
.back-to-top svg {
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  stroke-width: 2.8 !important;
  fill: none !important;
  stroke: currentColor !important;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .back-to-top {
    bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    right: 1.5rem !important;
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
  }
  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   Utility / announcement bar
   ============================================================ */
.utilbar {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.utilbar .wrap {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem; padding-block: 0.55rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.utilbar a { color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.92; }
.utilbar a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--accent-bright); }
.utilbar .util-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.utilbar .util-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mint); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(45,212,167,.6); animation: pulse 2s infinite; display: inline-block; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(45,212,167,.6);} 70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(45,212,167,0);} 100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(45,212,167,0);} }

/* ============================================================
   Navigation
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 80%, transparent);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 50%, transparent);
  transition: background-color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 96%, transparent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
}
.nav .wrap {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-block: 0.8rem; gap: 1rem;
  min-width: 0;
}
.nav .nav-cta { flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text);
}
/* Brand mark in the nav — the full ANABEL CORP wordmark.
   Intrinsic dimensions of aclogo.png are 221×67 (wide 3.3:1 wordmark).
   Width scales fluidly with viewport; height is auto-derived from
   the 221:67 aspect ratio so the wordmark never distorts. */
.brand-mark {
  display: block;
  /* Smaller floor + softer mid-size growth so it doesn't crowd the nav links */
  width:  clamp(140px, 13vw, 210px);
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 221 / 67;
}

.brand-footer img {
  display: block;
  width:  clamp(200px, 22vw, 320px);
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  aspect-ratio: 221 / 67;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.05rem;
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 auto;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.nav-links li { flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-links-cta { display: none; }      /* shown only in the mobile panel */
.nav-links a {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--text);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover { background: var(--surface-warm); color: var(--navy); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 18px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent); margin: 4px auto -4px;
}

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }

/* Mid-desktop (1200–1380px): tighten link padding so the bar comfortably
   fits all 8 nav items + brand + Get Support button without crowding. */
@media (min-width: 1201px) and (max-width: 1380px) {
  .nav-links a { padding: 0.5rem 0.55rem; font-size: 0.84rem; }
  .nav .wrap { gap: 0.6rem; }
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}
.menu-toggle svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.menu-toggle:hover { background: var(--surface-warm); }

/* Mobile-menu backdrop — only renders when the menu is open. */
.nav-backdrop {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 98;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s var(--ease);
}
body.nav-open .nav-backdrop {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  /* Lock body scroll when menu is open */
  body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

  /* The slide-down menu panel — bulletproof positioning */
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background-color: var(--bg);
    background-image: linear-gradient(180deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 4%, var(--bg)) 0%,
      var(--bg) 40%);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 5.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    gap: 0;
    margin: 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
    z-index: 100;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease),
                opacity .25s var(--ease),
                visibility 0s linear .35s;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  body.nav-open .nav-links {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease),
                opacity .25s var(--ease),
                visibility 0s linear 0s;
  }
  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-2);
  }
  .nav-links li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .nav-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem; /* Reduced from 1.2rem */
    border-bottom: none;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-weight: 650;
    letter-spacing: -.015em;
    color: var(--text);
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover,
  .nav-links a:focus { background: transparent; color: var(--accent); }
  .nav-links a.active::after { display: none; }
  .nav-links a.active { color: var(--accent); }

  /* Reveal the mobile "Get Support" CTA below the link list */
  .nav-links-cta {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 2px dashed var(--rule-2);
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }
  .nav-links-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Toggle button always above the panel so users can close it */
  .menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 102;
  }
  .menu-toggle svg.icon-close { display: none; }
  body.nav-open .menu-toggle svg.icon-open  { display: none; }
  body.nav-open .menu-toggle svg.icon-close { display: block; }
  body.nav-open .menu-toggle { background: var(--surface); }

  /* Hide the desktop "Get Support" button on mobile but keep it accessible
     as a final big CTA inside the open menu. */
  .nav-cta .btn:not(.menu-toggle) { display: none; }

  /* Tighter nav padding on mobile widths. Brand-mark and wordmark sizing
     are handled fluidly by clamp() at the base rules above. */
  .nav .wrap { padding-block: 0.65rem; gap: 0.5rem; }
}

/* Extra-narrow phones (≤380px) — collapse brand subtitle to keep the bar tidy */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .brand-name span { display: none; }
  .brand-name strong { font-size: 1.05rem; }
}

/* Scroll progress */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--hot));
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  z-index: 200;
  transition: transform .1s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   Hero
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 8rem) clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 85% -10%, rgba(0,72,96,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at -10% 110%, rgba(230,57,53,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.hero h1 {
  font-size: var(--step-6);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 0;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 30;
  /* Gradient-text emphasized phrase — brand teal flowing into hot red */
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-bright) 35%, var(--hot) 95%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  /* Subtle underline accent that mirrors the gradient */
  background-image: linear-gradient(110deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-bright) 35%, var(--hot) 95%);
}
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--accent) 30%, var(--hot) 65%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: var(--step-1);
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-block: 1.5rem 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.85rem; align-items: center; }
.hero-proof {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 2rem 0 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.hero-proof li {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.hero-proof svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hero-meta > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.hero-meta .num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero-meta .lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Hero card with partners */
.hero-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2);
}
.hero-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: -10px; right: -10px; width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.15;
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero-card-eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 640;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
/* === Hero card — Certified partner solutions grid =========== */
.hero-card-intro {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.3rem;
}

.partner-grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) and (min-width: 720px) {
  .partner-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .partner-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.partner-tile {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 0.5rem;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease),
              border-color .25s var(--ease),
              box-shadow .25s var(--ease),
              background-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.partner-tile::before {
  /* Subtle brand-color accent bar that slides up on hover */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: translateY(3px);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
  opacity: 0;
}
.partner-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: currentColor;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -8px color-mix(in srgb, currentColor 60%, transparent);
}
.partner-tile:hover::before {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.partner-tile-mark {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.partner-tile-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.partner-tile-name {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Per-vendor accent colour drives the border + glow on hover */
.partner-microsoft { color: #00a4ef; }
.partner-adobe     { color: #fa0f00; }
.partner-cisco     { color: #1ba0d7; }
.partner-lenovo    { color: #e2231a; }
.partner-sophos    { color: #0a5b91; }
.partner-dell      { color: #007db8; }
.partner-hpe       { color: #01a982; }

/* ============================================================
   Marquee strip
   ============================================================ */
.marquee {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  padding-block: 1.3rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-block: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
  position: relative;
}
.marquee::before, .marquee::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px;
  z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink), transparent); }
.marquee::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--ink), transparent); }
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 3.5rem;
  animation: scroll 42s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.marquee-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.45rem; font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 30;
}
.marquee-item::before {
  content: "✦"; color: var(--hot); font-style: normal;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
@keyframes scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (hover: hover) { .marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; } }

/* ============================================================
   Services grid
   ============================================================ */
.services {
  background: var(--surface-warm);
  position: relative;
}
.services::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border) 20%, var(--border) 80%, transparent);
}
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.service {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem 1.7rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--accent);
  transition: width .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.service:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 35%, transparent);
}
.service:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.service:hover .service-icon { background: var(--accent); color: var(--paper); }
.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 10%, var(--paper-3));
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
.service-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; stroke-width: 2; }
.service h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 780;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.service p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.service-num {
  position: absolute; top: 1.4rem; right: 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-style: normal;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 22%, transparent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 0;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums lining-nums;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.service:hover .service-num {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ============================================================
   Pillars / Why Choose Us
   ============================================================ */
.pillars {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.pillars::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 600px at 110% 50%, rgba(0,99,120,0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at -10% 100%, rgba(230,57,53,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pillars .eyebrow { color: var(--accent-bright); }
.pillars h2 { color: var(--paper); }
.pillars .section-head p { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 70%, transparent); }
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem; position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pillar {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 12%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 4%, transparent);
  transition: background-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 7%, transparent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 3.8rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 0;
  color: var(--accent-bright);
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pillar h3 { color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-weight: 750; letter-spacing: -0.025em; font-size: 1.75rem; }
.pillar p { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 75%, transparent); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.pillar .btn-link { color: var(--accent-bright); margin-top: 1rem; display: inline-flex; }
.pillar .btn-link:hover { color: var(--paper); }

/* ============================================================
   What You Get (inclusions)
   ============================================================ */
.inclusions { background: var(--bg); }
.inclusions-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .inclusions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .inclusions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.inclusion {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-2);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.85rem;
}
.inclusion-check {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper-3); color: var(--navy);
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.inclusion-check svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.inclusion strong { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.inclusion span { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ============================================================
   About / Vision-Mission-Values
   ============================================================ */
.about-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.about-lead {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: var(--step-3);
  font-weight: 380;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.about-lead em { font-style: italic; color: var(--navy); font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 100; }
.about-body { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--step-1); line-height: 1.6; margin-top: 1.5rem; max-width: 56ch; }

.vmv { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.vmv-card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--surface);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1rem 1.25rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.vmv-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 380; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent); font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144;
  grid-row: span 2;
}
.vmv-card h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 480; }
.vmv-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   Knowledge base — tabbed interface with accordion bodies
   ============================================================ */
.faq {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    var(--surface-warm) 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 5%, var(--surface-warm)) 100%);
}

.kb-tabs { max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Tab buttons row */
.kb-tablist {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 18%, transparent);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .kb-tablist {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0.4rem;
  }
}
.kb-tab {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem; /* More generous padding */
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--ink); /* Darker for consistency */
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem; /* Slightly larger */
  font-weight: 650; /* Consistent with other headings */
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.kb-tab svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0.7; }
.kb-tab:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 8%, transparent);
}
.kb-tab:hover svg { opacity: 1; }
.kb-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-bright) 100%);
  color: var(--paper);
  font-weight: 700; /* Bolder when active */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 60%, transparent),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.kb-tab.active svg { opacity: 1; }
.kb-tab-count {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700; /* Consistent weight */
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 10%, transparent);
  color: inherit;
  min-width: 1.8em;
  text-align: center;
}
.kb-tab.active .kb-tab-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); /* Brighter when active */
  color: var(--paper);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Panels */
.kb-panel {
  /* Bookshelf/Cover appearance */
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    #fdfcfa 0%,
    #fcfaf7 50%,
    #faf8f3 100%
  );
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 60%, transparent);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  
  /* Book cover depth - layered shadows */
  box-shadow: 
    0 1px 2px rgba(7,20,42,.04),
    0 4px 12px -4px rgba(7,20,42,.08),
    0 8px 24px -8px rgba(7,20,42,.06),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  
  /* Enhanced slide-in animation */
  animation: kbPanelSlideIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Subtle book cover texture */
.kb-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: 
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent,
      transparent 2px,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.008) 2px,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.008) 4px
    );
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

@keyframes kbPanelSlideIn {
  from { 
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.98); 
  }
  to { 
    opacity: 1; 
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1); 
  }
}

.kb-accordion {
  display: flex; 
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem; /* Space between books */
  position: relative;
}

/* KB Items - Individual book appearance */
.kb-item {
  border-bottom: none;
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    #ffffff 0%,
    #fefefe 8px,
    #fcfcfc 8px,
    #fafafa 100%
  );
  
  /* Book spine effect on left */
  border-left: 4px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 70%, transparent);
  border-right: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 70%, transparent);
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 70%, transparent);
  
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; /* Flat left (spine), rounded right */
  overflow: visible; /* Allow shadows to show */
  
  /* Book depth */
  box-shadow: 
    -2px 0 4px -2px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), /* Left shadow (spine depth) */
    0 2px 6px -2px rgba(7,20,42,0.04); /* Bottom shadow */
  
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

/* Book spine accent */
.kb-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -4px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 60%, transparent) 0%,
    var(--border) 50%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 60%, transparent) 100%
  );
}

.kb-item:hover {
  border-left-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, var(--border));
  transform: translateX(3px); /* Slight pull-out effect */
  box-shadow: 
    -3px 0 8px -2px rgba(0,72,96,0.12),
    0 4px 12px -2px rgba(7,20,42,0.08);
}

.kb-item:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent) 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 60%, transparent) 50%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent) 100%
  );
}

/* Open book - fully pulled out with page visible */
.kb-item[open] {
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 8%, #ffffff) 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 6%, #fefefe) 8px,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 4%, #fcfcfc) 8px,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 3%, #fafafa) 100%
  );
  
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(6px); /* Fully pulled out */
  
  box-shadow: 
    -4px 0 12px -2px rgba(0,72,96,0.15),
    0 6px 20px -4px rgba(7,20,42,0.12),
    0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 20%, transparent);
}

.kb-item[open]::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 70%, transparent) 0%,
    var(--accent) 50%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 70%, transparent) 100%
  );
}

/* Page corner bookmark effect when open */
.kb-item[open]::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0 32px 32px 0;
  border-color: transparent var(--accent) transparent transparent;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

/* QUESTION TITLE - Improved backgrounds and typography */
.kb-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem; /* More generous padding */
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1rem + 0.4vw, 1.35rem); /* Slightly larger */
  font-weight: 650; /* More refined weight */
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--ink); /* Darker for better contrast */
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color .3s var(--ease), background-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.kb-q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.kb-q::marker { display: none; }
.kb-q:hover { 
  color: var(--accent);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 3%, transparent);
}
.kb-q > span:first-child { flex: 1; }

/* ACTIVE/OPEN question title */
.kb-item[open] .kb-q {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 6%, transparent); /* Stronger tint when open */
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700; /* Bolder when active */
}
.kb-toggle {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease),
              background-color .25s var(--ease),
              color .25s var(--ease),
              border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.kb-toggle svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.kb-item[open] .kb-toggle {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
/* KB ANSWER - SMOOTH SLIDE ANIMATION */
.kb-a {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  /* Smooth transitions with refined easing */
  transition: max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.1s,
              padding 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.kb-item[open] .kb-a {
  max-height: 2000px; /* Generous max-height for long answers */
  opacity: 1;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ANSWER BODY - Improved backgrounds and typography */
/* ANSWER BODY - BOOK/EBOOK STYLE with Page Appearance */
.kb-a-body {
  /* Book page background with subtle paper texture */
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 1%, #fffef9) 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 0.5%, #fffef9) 8px,
    #fffef9 8px,
    #fffef9 100%
  );
  
  position: relative;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1.0625rem; /* 17px - comfortable reading size */
  font-weight: 450;
  line-height: 1.8; /* Book-like line spacing */
  max-width: 68ch; /* Optimal reading width */
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 1.75rem 2.5rem; /* Extra left padding for binding effect */
  margin: 0 1rem 1rem;
  
  /* Book binding effect - dashed left border */
  border-left: 4px dashed color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 35%, transparent);
  
  /* Page-like appearance */
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; /* Rounded right side, flat left (binding side) */
  
  /* Page shadow - creates depth like a real book page */
  box-shadow: 
    /* Inner shadow for page depth */
    inset 6px 0 12px -8px rgba(0, 72, 96, 0.08),
    /* Outer shadow for lift */
    0 2px 8px -2px rgba(7, 20, 42, 0.06),
    0 4px 12px -4px rgba(7, 20, 42, 0.04);
  
  /* Subtle slide-up animation for content */
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s,
              box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Book spine accent - subtle vertical gradient on binding side */
.kb-a-body::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, transparent) 15%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 15%, transparent) 50%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, transparent) 85%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  border-radius: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Page corner fold effect (subtle top-right) */
.kb-a-body::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    transparent 0%,
    transparent 50%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 6%, rgba(0,0,0,0.02)) 50%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 8%, rgba(0,0,0,0.04)) 100%
  );
  border-radius: 0 12px 0 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Hover effect - page lifts slightly */
.kb-item[open] .kb-a-body:hover {
  box-shadow: 
    inset 6px 0 12px -8px rgba(0, 72, 96, 0.1),
    0 3px 12px -2px rgba(7, 20, 42, 0.08),
    0 6px 16px -4px rgba(7, 20, 42, 0.06);
}

.kb-item:not([open]) .kb-a-body {
  transform: translateY(-8px); /* Slide up when closing */
}

/* Typography - Book style */
.kb-a-body p:first-child { 
  margin-top: 0; 
}

.kb-a-body p { 
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text);
  /* Book-like paragraph indent (optional) */
  /* text-indent: 1.5em; */
}

.kb-a-body p:last-child { 
  margin-bottom: 0; 
}

/* Drop cap for first paragraph (optional enhancement) */
.kb-a-body p:first-of-type:first-letter {
  font-size: 3.2em;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.85;
  float: left;
  margin: 0.1em 0.12em 0 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
}

/* Lists - Book style */
.kb-a-body ul,
.kb-a-body ol {
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.kb-a-body li { 
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem; 
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text);
}

.kb-a-body li strong { 
  color: var(--ink); 
  font-weight: 700; 
}

/* Links - Underlined book style */
.kb-a-body a { 
  color: var(--accent); 
  font-weight: 650; 
  text-decoration: underline; 
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
  text-decoration-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
  text-underline-offset: 3px; 
  transition: color .3s var(--ease), text-decoration-color .3s var(--ease);
}

.kb-a-body a:hover { 
  color: var(--hot); 
  text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
  text-decoration-color: var(--hot);
}

/* Blockquotes - Book style pull quotes */
.kb-a-body blockquote {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 1.5rem 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 4%, transparent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05em;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Code blocks - Subtle monospace styling */
.kb-a-body code {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 8%, var(--bg));
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.25em 0.6em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 15%, transparent);
}

.kb-a-body pre {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 5%, var(--bg));
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.kb-a-body pre code {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Numbered markers - Book footnote style */
.kb-a-body sup {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .kb-a-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  .kb-a-body p:first-of-type:first-letter {
    font-size: 2.5em;
    margin-right: 0.08em;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   Testimonials — slider with zoom + tinted section bg
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    var(--bg) 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 4%, var(--bg)) 30%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 5%, var(--bg)) 70%,
    var(--bg) 100%);
  padding-block: 4rem 3.5rem;
}
.testimonials-section::before,
.testimonials-section::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 35%, transparent), transparent);
}
.testimonials-section::before { top: 0; }
.testimonials-section::after { bottom: 0; }

/* Slider scaffold */
.testimonials-slider {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-block: 2.5rem 1rem;
}
.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  /* Pad sides so first/last slides can center */
  padding: 1.5rem max(1rem, calc((100% - 460px) / 2));
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.slider-track:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Each slide — quote card */
.slide {
  flex: 0 0 460px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 3rem);
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem;
  /* Default state: slightly smaller + dimmed */
  transform: scale(0.92);
  opacity: 0.55;
  filter: saturate(0.7);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease),
              opacity .4s var(--ease),
              filter .4s var(--ease),
              box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 25%, transparent);
}
.slide.active {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  filter: saturate(1);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -16px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 35%, transparent),
              0 4px 12px -4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 20%, transparent);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 35%, var(--border));
}
.slide .quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px; left: 22px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 6.5rem; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 100;
  font-weight: 600;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.slide .quote-text {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 420;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  font-style: italic;
}
.slide.active .quote-text {
  font-weight: 460;
}
.slide .quote-author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-2);
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.slide .quote-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-bright));
  color: var(--paper);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -2px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent);
}
.slide .quote-meta strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.slide .quote-meta span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Prev/next arrows */
.slider-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 25%, transparent);
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ease),
              color .2s var(--ease),
              border-color .2s var(--ease),
              box-shadow .2s var(--ease),
              transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.slider-nav:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, transparent);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}
.slider-prev { left: 0.25rem; }
.slider-next { right: 0.25rem; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .slider-nav { display: none; }
}

/* Dot pagination */
.slider-dots {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.slider-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease), width .25s var(--ease);
}
.slider-dot:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, var(--border)); }
.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/* ============================================================
   Contact CTA block
   ============================================================ */
.contact-cta {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-cta::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at 10% 0%, rgba(0,99,120,0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 600px at 100% 100%, rgba(230,57,53,0.10), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.contact-cta h2 { color: var(--paper); font-size: var(--step-5); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.contact-cta h2 em { color: var(--accent-bright); font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 30; }
.contact-cta p { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 75%, transparent); font-size: var(--step-1); margin-top: 1.2rem; max-width: 50ch; line-height: 1.55; }
.contact-cta .hero-ctas { margin-top: 2rem; }
.contact-cta .btn-ghost { color: var(--paper); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 30%, transparent); }
.contact-cta .btn-ghost:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 10%, transparent); border-color: var(--paper); }

.contact-info {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 5%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 14%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
}
.contact-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.9rem; color: var(--paper); }
.contact-row svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--accent-bright); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-row strong { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 70%, transparent); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-row a, .contact-row span { color: var(--paper); font-size: 1rem; }
.contact-row a:hover { color: var(--accent-bright); }

/* ============================================================
   Footer
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   FOOTER — branded multi-band
   ============================================================ */
footer {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  color: var(--text);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}

/* 1) Top brand stripe — brand teal → red gradient, 3px */
.footer-stripe {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-bright) 50%, var(--hot) 100%);
}

/* 2) Trust band — dark, four credentials with icons */
.footer-trust {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 90%, transparent);
  padding-block: 1.1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 10%, transparent);
}
.footer-trust ul {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.footer-trust li {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-trust strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.footer-trust svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  color: var(--accent-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Tablet — drop to a 2-up grid so items don't single-column awkwardly */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .footer-trust ul {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
    justify-items: start;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  .footer-trust { font-size: 0.82rem; }
}
/* Phone — single column, left-aligned for readability */
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .footer-trust ul {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
}

/* 3) Main grid */
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 3rem 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .footer-about { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.footer-about p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
}

/* 4) Inline newsletter capture */
.footer-subscribe {
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  max-width: 360px;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-subscribe label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-subscribe-row {
  display: flex; gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.3rem 0.3rem 1rem;
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.footer-subscribe-row:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 18%, transparent);
}
.footer-subscribe input {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
  min-width: 0;
}
.footer-subscribe input::placeholder { color: var(--muted-2); }
.footer-subscribe .btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-subscribe-status {
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  min-height: 1.2em;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color .25s var(--ease);
}
.footer-subscribe-status:empty { display: none; }
.footer-subscribe-status[data-kind="info"]    { color: var(--text-muted); }
.footer-subscribe-status[data-kind="success"] { color: var(--success); font-weight: 700; }
.footer-subscribe-status[data-kind="error"]   { color: var(--danger); font-weight: 700; }
.subscribe-spinner { transform-origin: center; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* Social icons — circular, accent-on-hover */
.footer-social {
  display: flex; gap: 0.55rem;
}
.footer-social a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: background-color .25s var(--ease),
              border-color .25s var(--ease),
              color .25s var(--ease),
              transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-social svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

/* Nav columns */
.footer-col h5,
.footer-office h5 {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-col h5::after,
.footer-office h5::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.footer-col a {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text);
  display: inline-flex;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color .2s var(--ease), padding .2s var(--ease);
}
.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Office card */
.footer-office address {
  font-style: normal;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.office-row {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.office-row svg {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.office-row strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}
.office-row span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.office-row-status {
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 0.4rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border);
}
.office-row-status .dot {
  /* re-uses the existing .dot pulse from the utility bar */
}
.status-online {
  color: var(--success) !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 5) Bottom strip */
.footer-bottom {
  padding-block: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-bottom-mid { font-family: var(--ff-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--text-muted); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding-block: 1.5rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom-mid { font-size: 0.8rem; }
}
.footer-back-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.footer-back-link:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--paper) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ============================================================
   FORMS — inquiry & contact pages
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5.5rem) clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; 
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: ""; 
  position: absolute; 
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 600px at 50% 0%, rgba(0,99,120,0.25), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 20% 100%, rgba(230,57,53,0.08), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Animated gradient orbs for visual interest */
.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,99,120,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -200px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: float 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-50px, 30px) scale(1.1); }
}
.page-hero .wrap { position: relative; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { 
  color: var(--accent-bright); 
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow::before { background: var(--accent-bright); }
.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--paper);
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  max-width: 20ch;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.page-hero h1 em { 
  color: var(--accent-bright); 
  font-style: italic; 
  font-weight: 600; 
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 50;
  position: relative;
}
.page-hero p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 85%, transparent);
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.crumbs {
  display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem; 
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 70%, transparent);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.crumbs a { 
  color: inherit;
  transition: color .3s var(--ease);
}
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--accent-bright); }

.form-shell {
  max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 40%, transparent);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); /* Restored padding */
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(7,20,42,.04),
              0 12px 40px rgba(7,20,42,.08),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(7,20,42,.02);
  margin-top: -3rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* FORM HEADER - Add this to every form for clear identification */
.form-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 6%, var(--surface)) 0%,
    var(--surface) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2.5rem clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.form-header::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-bright) 50%, var(--hot) 100%);
}
.form-header-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-bright) 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,72,96,.2),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.form-header-icon svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  stroke-width: 2;
}
.form-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.form-header p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 50ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Form body - contains all fields */
.form-body {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}

/* ============================================================
   FORM IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE
   ============================================================
   
   BASIC STRUCTURE - Always include these elements:
   
   <div class="form-shell">
     <!-- 1. FORM HEADER (required for all forms) -->
     <div class="form-header">
       <div class="form-header-icon">
         <svg><!-- Icon for form type --></svg>
       </div>
       <h2>Form Title</h2>
       <p>Brief description of what this form does</p>
     </div>
     
     <!-- 2. FORM BODY (contains all fields and sections) -->
     <div class="form-body">
       <form>
         <!-- Content goes here -->
       </form>
     </div>
   </div>
   
   OPTION A: Grouped sections with icons (recommended)
   
   <div class="form-section">
     <div class="form-section-header">
       <div class="form-section-icon">
         <svg><!-- Section icon --></svg>
       </div>
       <div class="form-section-title">
         <h3>Section Name</h3>
         <p>Why we need this information</p>
       </div>
     </div>
     <div class="form-grid">
       <!-- Fields go here -->
     </div>
   </div>
   
   OPTION B: Simple sections without icons
   
   <div class="form-section-simple">
     <h3>Section Name</h3>
     <p>Description</p>
   </div>
   <div class="form-grid">
     <!-- Fields go here -->
   </div>
   
   FIELD VARIATIONS:
   
   Standard field:
   <div class="field">
     <label>Field Label <span class="req">*</span></label>
     <input type="text" required>
   </div>
   
   Field with help text:
   <div class="field">
     <label>Email Address <span class="req">*</span></label>
     <p class="field-help">We'll never share your email</p>
     <input type="email" required>
   </div>
   
   Field with validation icons:
   <div class="field field-with-icon is-valid">
     <label>Username</label>
     <input type="text" value="john_doe">
     <span class="field-icon field-icon-success">✓</span>
     <span class="field-icon field-icon-error">✗</span>
   </div>
   
   Floating label field (modern alternative):
   <div class="field field-floating">
     <input type="text" placeholder=" " required>
     <label>Full Name <span class="req">*</span></label>
   </div>
   
   RESPONSIVE LAYOUTS:
   
   Two columns (desktop), stack on mobile:
   <div class="form-row">
     <div class="field">...</div>
     <div class="field">...</div>
   </div>
   
   Always single column:
   <div class="form-grid">
     <div class="field">...</div>
     <div class="field">...</div>
   </div>
   
   ============================================================ */

/* LAYOUT ALTERNATIVES - Documented options:
   
   OPTION 1: Single column (current default)
   .form-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
   
   OPTION 2: Two-column for shorter forms
   .form-grid { 
     display: grid; 
     grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); 
     gap: 1.5rem;
   }
   @media (max-width: 680px) {
     .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
   }
   
   OPTION 3: Mixed layout (some full-width, some split)
   Use .form-row for two-column rows within single-column grid
   
   OPTION 4: Compact spacing
   .form-grid { gap: 1rem; }
   .field { gap: 6px; }
*/

/* Form layout improvements */
.form-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { 
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
}

/* FORM SECTIONS - Group related fields with headers and icons */
.form-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.form-section:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.form-section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.form-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.form-section-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, var(--surface)) 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 6%, var(--surface)) 100%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.form-section-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
}
.form-section-title {
  flex: 1;
}
.form-section-title h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.form-section-title p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Alternative: Simpler section headers without icons */
.form-section-simple {
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem;
}
.form-section-simple h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.form-section-simple h3::before {
  content: "";
  width: 4px;
  height: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-bright) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.form-section-simple p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Modern field styling */
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.field label {
  font-size: 0.84rem; 
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.field label .req { 
  color: var(--hot); 
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1em;
}

/* Field help text - shows under label */
.field-help {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: -4px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.field-help::before {
  content: "💡 ";
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Inline field icons - show validation state */
.field-with-icon {
  position: relative;
}
.field-with-icon input,
.field-with-icon select {
  padding-right: 3rem;
}
.field-icon {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.field.is-valid .field-icon-success {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--mint);
}
.field.is-invalid .field-icon-error {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--hot);
}

/* ALTERNATIVE: Floating labels (add .field-floating class)
   Labels start inside input, float up on focus or when filled */
.field-floating {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.field-floating label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.25rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 0 0.4rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.field-floating input:focus + label,
.field-floating input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field-floating textarea:focus + label,
.field-floating textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label {
  top: 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--surface);
}
.field-floating input,
.field-floating textarea {
  order: -1; /* Input before label in DOM */
}

/* Better input styling */
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem; /* Reduced padding */
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), 
              background-color .3s var(--ease), 
              box-shadow .3s var(--ease),
              transform .2s var(--ease);
  min-height: 46px; /* Reduced from 52px */
}
.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--muted-2);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Improved focus states */
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--surface);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, transparent),
              0 2px 8px rgba(0,72,96,.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px); /* Subtle lift on focus */
}
.field textarea { 
  min-height: 140px; /* Taller for better UX */
  resize: vertical; 
  line-height: 1.6; 
  padding-top: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Better error states */
.field-error {
  font-size: 0.85rem; 
  color: var(--hot); /* Use brand red */
  font-weight: 600;
  display: none; 
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.field-error::before {
  content: "⚠";
  font-size: 1.1em;
}
.field.is-invalid input, .field.is-invalid textarea, .field.is-invalid select { 
  border-color: var(--hot);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--hot) 3%, var(--bg));
}
.field.is-invalid .field-error { display: flex; }

/* Improved checkbox/radio groups */
.check-group { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .check-group { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.check {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem; /* Larger touch target */
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), 
              background-color .25s var(--ease),
              box-shadow .25s var(--ease),
              transform .2s var(--ease);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  min-height: 56px; /* Better touch target */
}
.check:hover { 
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--surface);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,72,96,.08);
}
.check input { 
  accent-color: var(--accent); 
  width: 20px; 
  height: 20px; 
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.check span {
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.check input:checked + span { font-weight: 650; color: var(--ink); }
.check:has(input:checked) { 
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 8%, var(--surface)); 
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 10%, transparent);
}

/* Modern multi-step indicator */
.steps-indicator {
  display: flex; 
  gap: 0.75rem; 
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 50%, transparent);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}
.steps-indicator > div {
  flex: 1; 
  display: flex; 
  flex-direction: column; 
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem; 
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase; 
  color: var(--text-muted); 
  font-weight: 650;
  position: relative;
}
.steps-indicator > div::before {
  content: ""; 
  height: 6px; /* Thicker progress bar */
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--rule-2); 
  transition: background-color .4s var(--ease),
              box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.steps-indicator > div.active { 
  color: var(--accent); 
  font-weight: 700;
}
.steps-indicator > div.active::before { 
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
}
.steps-indicator > div.done { color: var(--ink); }
.steps-indicator > div.done::before { 
  background: var(--mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--mint) 30%, transparent);
}
.steps-indicator > div.done::after {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  right: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--mint);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.step { display: none; }
.step.active { 
  display: block;
  animation: fadeInUp .4s var(--ease);
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.form-nav { 
  display: flex; 
  justify-content: space-between; 
  margin-top: 2.5rem; 
  gap: 1.25rem; 
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 40%, transparent);
}
.form-nav .btn-ghost { 
  background: var(--bg);
  min-width: 140px;
}
.form-nav .btn-accent,
.form-nav .btn-primary {
  min-width: 160px;
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .form-nav {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
  }
  .form-nav .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Form footer - Alternative to form-nav for single submit button */
.form-footer {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 40%, transparent);
  text-align: center;
}
.form-footer .btn {
  min-width: 200px;
}
.form-footer-note {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-footer-note::before {
  content: "🔒 ";
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Loading state for submit buttons */
.btn[aria-busy="true"] {
  position: relative;
  color: transparent !important;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn[aria-busy="true"]::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--paper);
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}
.btn[aria-busy="true"]::after {
  content: "⟳";
  font-size: 1.2em;
}

/* ============================================================
   Result page
   ============================================================ */
.result-card {
  max-width: 600px; margin: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem) auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -25px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 25%, transparent);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.result-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--hot));
}
.result-icon {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
}
.result-icon::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -8px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid currentColor; opacity: 0.18;
}
.result-icon.success { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--success) 16%, transparent); color: var(--success); }
.result-icon.error { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 16%, transparent); color: var(--danger); }
.result-icon svg { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
.result-card h1, .result-card h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 1.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.result-card .result-lede {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.result-redirect {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--surface-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.result-countdown {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144;
  min-width: 1.2ch;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   Pamphlet view (marketing page)
   ============================================================ */
.pamphlet-cover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--ink) 60%, var(--navy) 100%);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.pamphlet-cover::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(200,154,58,0.16), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(230,57,53,0.06), transparent 35%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pamphlet-cover .eyebrow { color: var(--accent-bright); justify-content: center; }
.pamphlet-cover .eyebrow::before { background: var(--accent-bright); }
.pamphlet-cover h1 { color: var(--paper); margin: 1rem auto; max-width: 14ch; font-size: var(--step-6); }
.pamphlet-cover h1 em { color: var(--accent); font-style: italic; font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 100; }
.pamphlet-cover p { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 80%, transparent); max-width: 50ch; margin-inline: auto; font-size: var(--step-1); margin-top: 1rem; }

.pamphlet-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .pamphlet-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pamphlet-card { padding-right: 1rem; }
.pamphlet-card h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--navy); }
.pamphlet-card p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.pamphlet-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; }
.pamphlet-card ul li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.5;
}
.pamphlet-card ul li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8px;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.pamphlet-card ul li strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* ============================================================
   SUPPORT MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.support-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear .3s;
}
.support-modal.show {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear 0s;
}
.support-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 20, 42, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.support-modal-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 2rem);
  max-height: calc(100dvh - 2rem);
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 80px -20px rgba(7, 20, 42, .55);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.support-modal.show .support-modal-card { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.support-modal-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-bright), var(--hot));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
}
.support-modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: var(--surface-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
  z-index: 2;
}
.support-modal-close:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); transform: rotate(90deg); }

.support-modal-head {
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.support-modal-head .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.support-modal-head h2 {
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.3rem + 1.2vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 780;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
.support-modal-head p {
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 40ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.support-paths {
  padding: 0.5rem 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.support-path {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1.3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg);
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), background-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.support-path-quick {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, var(--border));
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 6%, var(--bg)) 100%);
}
.support-path-quick:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.support-path-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--accent-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.support-path-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.support-path-quick .support-path-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--paper);
}

.support-path-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
}
.support-path-body > p {
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.support-steps {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.support-steps li { margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.support-aside {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

.support-divider {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0.25rem 0;
}
.support-divider::before,
.support-divider::after {
  content: ""; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--border);
}
.support-divider span { padding: 0 0.5rem; }

/* Support form inside the modal */
.support-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }
.support-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.support-form .field {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem;
}
.support-form .field span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.support-form input[type="text"],
.support-form input[type="email"],
.support-form input[type="tel"],
.support-form select,
.support-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem; /* Match main form inputs */
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  min-height: 52px; /* Better touch target */
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), 
              background-color .3s var(--ease),
              box-shadow .3s var(--ease),
              transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.support-form input::placeholder,
.support-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--muted-2);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.support-form input:focus,
.support-form select:focus,
.support-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--surface);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, transparent),
              0 2px 8px rgba(0,72,96,.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.support-form textarea { 
  resize: vertical; 
  min-height: 140px; /* Taller for better UX */
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.support-urgency {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.support-urgency label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 56px; /* Better touch target */
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), 
              background-color .25s var(--ease),
              box-shadow .25s var(--ease),
              transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.support-urgency label:hover { 
  background: var(--surface);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,72,96,.08);
}
.support-urgency input[type="radio"] { 
  accent-color: var(--accent);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.support-urgency label:has(input[value="critical"]:checked) {
  border-color: var(--hot);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--hot) 8%, var(--surface));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--hot) 10%, transparent);
  font-weight: 650;
}
.support-urgency label:has(input[value="high"]:checked) {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 8%, var(--surface));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 10%, transparent);
  font-weight: 650;
}

.support-form-status {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  min-height: 1.2em;
}
.support-form-status:empty { display: none; }
.support-form-status[data-kind="info"]    { color: var(--text-muted); }
.support-form-status[data-kind="success"] { color: var(--success); font-weight: 700; }
.support-form-status[data-kind="error"]   { color: var(--danger); font-weight: 700; }

.support-portal {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--surface-warm);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.support-portal a {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.support-portal a:hover { color: var(--hot); }

.support-modal-foot {
  padding: 1.1rem 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.support-modal-foot a { color: var(--text); }
.support-modal-foot a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .support-modal-head { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 0.75rem; }
  .support-paths { padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem 1rem; }
  .support-modal-foot { padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
  .support-path { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 1.1rem; }
  .support-path-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .support-path-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .support-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIAL MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.testimonial-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear .3s;
}
.testimonial-modal.show {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear 0s;
}
.testimonial-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 20, 42, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.testimonial-modal-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 2rem);
  max-height: calc(100dvh - 2rem);
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 80px -20px rgba(7, 20, 42, .55);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.testimonial-modal.show .testimonial-modal-card { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.testimonial-modal-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-bright), var(--hot));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
}
.testimonial-modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: var(--surface-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
  z-index: 2;
}
.testimonial-modal-close:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); transform: rotate(90deg); }

.testimonial-modal-head {
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.testimonial-modal-head .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.testimonial-modal-head h2 {
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.3rem + 1.2vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 780;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
.testimonial-modal-head p {
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.testimonial-form {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.testimonial-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .testimonial-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.testimonial-form .field {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.testimonial-form .field > span {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none; /* Better readability */
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 650;
}
.testimonial-form .field-hint {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: -2px;
}
.testimonial-form input[type="text"],
.testimonial-form input[type="email"],
.testimonial-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  min-height: 52px;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), 
              background-color .3s var(--ease),
              box-shadow .3s var(--ease),
              transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.testimonial-form input::placeholder,
.testimonial-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--muted-2);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.testimonial-form input:focus,
.testimonial-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--surface);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, transparent),
              0 2px 8px rgba(0,72,96,.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.testimonial-form textarea {
  resize: vertical; 
  min-height: 140px; /* Taller for better UX */
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-rating {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.testimonial-rating label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  min-height: 52px; /* Better touch target */
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), 
              background-color .25s var(--ease), 
              color .25s var(--ease),
              box-shadow .25s var(--ease),
              transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.testimonial-rating label strong { color: #d4a017; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1em; }
.testimonial-rating label:hover { 
  background: var(--surface);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,72,96,.08);
}
.testimonial-rating input[type="radio"] { 
  accent-color: var(--accent);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-rating label:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 8%, var(--surface));
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 650;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 10%, transparent);
}

.testimonial-consent {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 4%, var(--surface));
  border: 1.5px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 20%, var(--border));
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), background-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.testimonial-consent:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 6%, var(--surface));
}
.testimonial-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 3px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  accent-color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.testimonial-consent span { color: var(--text); }

.testimonial-form-status {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  min-height: 1.2em;
}
.testimonial-form-status:empty { display: none; }
.testimonial-form-status[data-kind="info"]    { color: var(--text-muted); }
.testimonial-form-status[data-kind="success"] { color: var(--success); font-weight: 700; }
.testimonial-form-status[data-kind="error"]   { color: var(--danger); font-weight: 700; }

.testimonial-modal-foot {
  padding: 1rem 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* CTA strip below the testimonial grid */
.testimonials-cta {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 3%, transparent);
}
.testimonials-cta p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .testimonial-modal-head { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 0.75rem; }
  .testimonial-form { padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
  .testimonial-modal-foot { padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
  .testimonial-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; text-align: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Floating popup (Stay in Touch)
   ============================================================ */
.popup {
  position: fixed; bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
  width: min(340px, calc(100vw - 2rem));
  background: var(--surface); color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 50%, transparent);
  z-index: 90;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96); opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out), opacity .35s var(--ease);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.popup.show { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.popup-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.popup-head h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin: 0; }
.popup-close {
  background: none; border: none; color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
}
.popup-close:hover { background: var(--surface-warm); color: var(--ink); }
.popup p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0 0 0.9rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.popup .form-grid { gap: 0.55rem; }
.popup .field input { padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.popup .field label { font-size: 0.68rem; }
.popup .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 0.4rem; padding: 0.8rem 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .popup { left: 1rem; right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; width: auto; max-width: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Reveal-on-scroll
   ============================================================ */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal.delay-1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.reveal.delay-2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.reveal.delay-3 { transition-delay: .3s; }

/* ============================================================
   Reduced-motion accessibility
   ============================================================
   Users on macOS, iOS, Windows, and Android can opt into reduced
   motion at the OS level. Honor that preference: kill all decorative
   animation, leave functional transitions (focus, hover-feedback) intact. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal,
  .reveal.in {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
  }
  .marquee-track,
  .stat-num,
  .pulse,
  .dot {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001s !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001s !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* small helpers */
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; } .mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }

/* ============================================================
   NEW SECTION STYLES — Stats / Process / Field Notes
   (Added on the partials refactor.)
   ============================================================ */

/* Stats band */
/* ============================================================
   AFFIRMATIONS — bold commitment band
   ============================================================ */
.affirmations {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.affirmations::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 10% -10%, rgba(0,99,120,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at 110% 110%, rgba(230,57,53,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.affirmations .wrap { position: relative; }
.affirmations .eyebrow { color: var(--accent-bright); }
.affirmations h2 { color: var(--paper); }
.affirmations h2 em { color: var(--accent-bright); }
.affirmations .section-head p { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 72%, transparent); }

.affirmations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.affirm {
  position: relative;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 4%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 14%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem 2rem;
  transition: background-color .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.affirm::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-bright), var(--hot));
  transform-origin: top;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.affirm:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 8%, transparent);
  border-color: var(--accent-bright);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.affirm:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.affirm-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hot);
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.affirm-statement {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 0.6vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 680;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.affirm-detail {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 78%, transparent);
  margin: 0;
}
.affirm-check {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.6rem; right: 1.6rem;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  color: var(--accent-bright);
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: opacity .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.affirm:hover .affirm-check {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--hot);
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .affirmations-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.stats { padding: 4rem 0 0; }
.stats-band {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-1);
}
.stat {
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule-2);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem; align-items: center;
}
.stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 1.8rem + 3.2vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-bright) 50%, var(--hot) 130%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 30;
}
.stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  font-weight: 800;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .stats-band { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat { border-right: 1px solid var(--rule-2); }
  .stat:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
  .stat:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-2); }
}

/* Process — 4-phase engagement */
.process { padding-top: 5rem; }
.process-grid {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 2rem 0 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}
.process-step {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem 1.8rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.process-step::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--hot));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.process-step:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.process-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
}
.process-step h4 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 460;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 .55rem;
}
.process-step h4::after {
  content: ""; display: inline-block;
  width: 16px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent);
  vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .5rem;
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Field notes — vibrant editorial style */
.field-notes { padding-top: 3.5rem; }
.notes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.note {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem 1.7rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 260px;
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: default;
  width: 100%;
}
/* Gradient stripe above the card that reveals on hover */
.note::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-bright) 50%, var(--hot) 100%);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.note:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 35%, transparent);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, var(--border));
}
.note:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.note-actionable {
  cursor: pointer;
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 35%, var(--border));
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    var(--surface) 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 5%, var(--surface)) 100%);
}
.note-actionable::before { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 0.55; }
.note-actionable:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.note-actionable:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 55%, transparent);
}
.note-actionable .note-foot { color: var(--accent); }
.note-actionable:hover .note-foot { color: var(--hot); }

/* Vibrant kicker badges with per-category colors */
.note-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  padding: .4rem .8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: var(--hot);
  color: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--hot) 35%, transparent);
}
/* Per-category kicker color via attribute match — fall back to accent */
.note:nth-child(1) .note-kicker {
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
}
.note:nth-child(2) .note-kicker {
  background: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 35%, transparent);
}
.note:nth-child(3) .note-kicker {
  background: var(--hot);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--hot) 35%, transparent);
}
.note:nth-child(4) .note-kicker {
  background: var(--accent-bright);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-bright) 40%, transparent);
}

.note h4 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.018em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 .85rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.note p {
  font-size: .94rem;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.note-foot {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4em;
  transition: gap .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
}
.note:hover .note-foot { gap: 0.7em; color: var(--hot); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .notes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .notes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Small text additions used across new partials */
.partner-foot {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.services-foot,
.faq-foot {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.services-foot .btn-link,
.faq-foot .btn-link { margin-left: .35rem; }

/* Form intro/outro sections */
.form-prelude {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 8%, var(--surface)) 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 4%, var(--surface)) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: .96rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,72,96,.06);
}
.form-prelude p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.form-coda {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border) 40%, transparent);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.result-ctas {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center; margin-top: 2rem;
}
.result-foot {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   CREDIT APPLICATION — additional form components
   ============================================================ */
.form-section-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: normal; /* Remove italic for better readability */
  font-size: 1.5rem; /* Larger for better hierarchy */
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 3rem 0 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent); /* Stronger accent line */
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.form-section-title::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-bright) 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.form-section-title:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.form-section-lede {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 65ch;
}
.ref-block {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(7,20,42,.03);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.ref-block:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,72,96,.08);
}
.ref-block legend {
  font-family: var(--ff-body); /* Better readability */
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0 0.75rem;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.ref-block .form-grid { gap: 1.25rem; }

.hint {
  font-family: var(--ff-body); /* Match main font */
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 0.4rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.terms-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
  max-height: 320px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
.terms-card:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 2px; }
.terms-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 460;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 1.2rem 0 .4rem;
}
.terms-card h4:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.terms-card p { margin: 0 0 .6rem; }
#terms_accept_err { display: none; }
.is-invalid #terms_accept_err,
.field.is-invalid .field-error { display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   TOAST NOTIFICATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  min-width: 300px;
  max-width: 420px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(7,20,42,.15),
              0 4px 8px -2px rgba(7,20,42,.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  z-index: 10000;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.toast-show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.toast-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.toast-success .toast-icon {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--success) 15%, transparent);
  color: var(--success);
}

.toast-error .toast-icon {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 15%, transparent);
  color: var(--danger);
}

.toast-warning .toast-icon {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, #f59e0b 15%, transparent);
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.toast-info .toast-icon {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 15%, transparent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.toast-message {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.toast-close {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background-color 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.toast-close:hover {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .toast {
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    min-width: 0;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS - Fade in elements on scroll
   ============================================================ */
.feature-card,
.service-card,
.benefit-item,
.testimonial {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.feature-card.fade-in-up,
.service-card.fade-in-up,
.benefit-item.fade-in-up,
.testimonial.fade-in-up {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Instant reveal for above-the-fold content */
.hero .feature-card,
.hero .service-card {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   FORM VALIDATION STATES - Enhanced visual feedback
   ============================================================ */
.field.is-valid input,
.field.is-valid textarea,
.field.is-valid select {
  border-color: var(--success);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--success) 3%, var(--surface));
}

.field.is-valid::after {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--success);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.field.is-invalid input,
.field.is-invalid textarea,
.field.is-invalid select {
  border-color: var(--danger);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 3%, var(--surface));
}

.field-error {
  display: none;
  color: var(--danger);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

.field.is-invalid .field-error {
  display: block;
}

.field.is-invalid::before {
  content: '⚠';
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--danger);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Position indicators for textarea */
.field.has-textarea.is-valid::after,
.field.has-textarea.is-invalid::before {
  top: 1rem;
  transform: none;
}


/* ============================================================
   KB PAGINATION - Book Page Numbers
   ============================================================ */
.kb-pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 2px dashed color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 25%, transparent);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 2%, transparent) 100%
  );
}

.kb-page-info {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.kb-page-current {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.kb-page-separator {
  color: var(--muted-2);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.kb-page-total {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.kb-pagination-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.kb-page-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
}

.kb-page-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
}

.kb-page-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--paper);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
}

.kb-page-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  background: var(--bg);
}

.kb-page-btn:active:not(:disabled) {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Page number dots (for multiple pages) */
.kb-page-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.kb-page-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.kb-page-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 25%, transparent);
}

.kb-page-dot:hover:not(.active) {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 60%, var(--border));
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Page content transition */
.kb-page-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.kb-page-content.changing {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

/* Mobile pagination adjustments */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .kb-pagination {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  
  .kb-page-info {
    order: -1;
  }
  
  .kb-pagination-controls {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .kb-page-btn {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   KB PANEL SLIDE-DOWN ANIMATION (Tab Switch)
   ============================================================ */
.kb-panel.sliding-in {
  animation: kbPanelSlideDown 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes kbPanelSlideDown {
  0% { 
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: translateY(-24px) scale(0.97);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  100% { 
    opacity: 1; 
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1); 
  }
}

/* Individual items stagger animation when panel appears */
.kb-panel.sliding-in .kb-item {
  animation: kbItemFadeIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) backwards;
}

.kb-panel.sliding-in .kb-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.kb-panel.sliding-in .kb-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.kb-panel.sliding-in .kb-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.kb-panel.sliding-in .kb-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.kb-panel.sliding-in .kb-item:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.kb-panel.sliding-in .kb-item:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.kb-panel.sliding-in .kb-item:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.kb-panel.sliding-in .kb-item:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }

@keyframes kbItemFadeIn {
  from { 
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  to { 
    opacity: 1; 
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}