/* =========================================================
   BridgelyPro — Design System v6
   "Wishup-Inspired" Edition — Warm Charcoal + Amber Orange
   Palette : White + Amber Orange (#f89920) + Charcoal (#18181b)
   No blue. No navy. Zero blue shades.
   ========================================================= */

/* Google Fonts — Plus Jakarta Sans + Inter */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Inter:opsz,wght@14..32,300;14..32,400;14..32,500;14..32,600;14..32,700;14..32,800&display=swap');

/* =====================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS
   ===================================================== */
:root {
  /* Light palette */
  --ink:          #18181b;
  --ink-soft:     #27272a;
  --ink-mid:      #52525b;
  --muted:        rgba(82, 82, 91, 0.80);
  --muted-lt:     rgba(82, 82, 91, 0.55);
  --line:         rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  --line-soft:    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --paper:        #f4f4f5;
  --paper-warm:   #fafaf9;
  --surface:      #ffffff;
  --white:        #ffffff;

  /* Brand — Amber Orange */
  --em:           #f89920;
  --em-dark:      #e07800;
  --em-deep:      #c96800;
  --em-light:     #ffa840;
  --em-pale:      #ffd196;
  --em-faint:     rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.07);
  --em-faint2:    rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.14);
  --em-glow:      rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.28);
  --em-border:    rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.30);

  /* Success / trust green */
  --green:        #16a34a;
  --green-faint:  rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.08);
  --green-border: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.28);

  /* Dark charcoal surfaces (hero, footer, bands) */
  --dark:         #18181b;
  --dark-mid:     #27272a;
  --dark-deep:    #111111;
  --dark-card:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  --dark-line:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  /* Gradients — warm charcoal, no blue */
  --g-em:         linear-gradient(135deg, #f89920 0%, #e07800 100%);
  --g-em-rich:    linear-gradient(135deg, #ffa840 0%, #f89920 55%, #e07800 100%);
  --g-dark:       linear-gradient(150deg, #18181b 0%, #1c1c1e 38%, #111111 68%, #18181b 100%);
  --g-hero:       linear-gradient(160deg, #111111 0%, #1c1c1e 40%, #18181b 70%, #0d0d0e 100%);
  --g-section-a:  linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f4f5 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  --g-light:      linear-gradient(180deg, #fafaf9 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  --g-paper:      linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9f9f9 100%);

  /* Backward-compat aliases */
  --emerald:        var(--em);
  --emerald-dark:   var(--em-dark);
  --emerald-deep:   var(--em-deep);
  --emerald-light:  var(--em-light);
  --emerald-faint:  var(--em-faint);
  --emerald-glow:   var(--em-glow);
  --charcoal:       var(--dark);
  --charcoal-mid:   var(--dark-mid);
  --charcoal-soft:  var(--dark-card);
  --grad-emerald:   var(--g-em);
  --grad-dark:      var(--g-dark);

  /* Light premium shadows */
  --s-xs:    0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  --s-sm:    0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --s-md:    0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --s-lg:    0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --s-xl:    0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.10), 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --s-em:    0 4px 20px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.30), 0 1px 4px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.20);
  --s-em-lg: 0 12px 48px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.35), 0 4px 12px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.20);
  --s-card:  0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --s-card-h:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);

  /* Backward-compat shadow aliases */
  --shadow-sm:      var(--s-sm);
  --shadow-md:      var(--s-md);
  --shadow-lg:      var(--s-lg);
  --shadow-emerald: var(--s-em);

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm:   10px;
  --r-md:   16px;
  --r-lg:   24px;
  --r-xl:   28px;
  --r-2xl:  36px;
  --r-pill: 999px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system,
    BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.70;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--surface);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-feature-settings: 'cv02', 'cv03', 'cv04', 'cv11';
}

body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
h1, h2, h3, p { margin-top: 0; }

/* =====================================================
   TOP BAR — announcement strip
   ===================================================== */
.top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 201;
}

.top-bar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(248,153,32,0.08) 50%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.top-bar a {
  color: #f89920;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: color 150ms ease;
}

.top-bar a:hover { color: #ffa840; }

.top-bar-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.20);
  color: #f89920;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =====================================================
   NAVBAR  — white premium
   ===================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 70px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: background 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease, border-color 300ms ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo {
  width: 148px;
  height: auto;
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background 160ms ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.10);
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 260ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 200ms ease, width 260ms ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}

/* Animate to × when nav is open */
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Header right-side slot */
.header-end {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
flex-direction: row-reverse;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Desktop CTA hidden on mobile, mobile CTA visible in dropdown */
.header-end .nav-cta { display: none; }
.site-nav .mobile-cta { display: block; }

.site-nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 82px 14px auto 14px;
  display: none;
  padding: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.site-nav.is-open {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
  animation: navSlideIn 220ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes navSlideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-12px) scale(0.96); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.site-nav a {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #18181b;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  transition: color 150ms ease, background 150ms ease;
}

.site-nav a:hover {
  color: #f89920;
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.07);
}

.site-nav a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: #f89920;
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.09);
}

.nav-cta {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: #f89920 !important;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--s-em);
  border-radius: 40px !important;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: #18181b !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.30) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* =====================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ===================================================== */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: #f89920;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

h1 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 4.5vw, 2.625rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-wrap: balance;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5.5vw, 3.875rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.032em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: #f89920;
}

h2 {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 3.5vw, 2.125rem);
  line-height: 1.20;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  font-weight: 650;
  text-wrap: balance;
  color: var(--ink);
}

h3 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.375rem);
  line-height: 1.30;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

h4 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: clamp(1.0rem, 1.8vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.008em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.76;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
}

.hero-text {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO  — dark charcoal cinematic
   ===================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 72px 22px 68px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--g-hero);
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 72% 62% at -6% -6%, rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.22) 0%, transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 48% at 108% 110%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.80) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 34% 48% at 56% -4%, rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 26% at 90% 30%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.09) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 34px 34px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 88% 76% at 18% 28%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 8px;
  max-width: 660px;
}

.hero .eyebrow { color: #f89920; }
.hero .eyebrow::before { background: #f89920; }

/* =====================================================
   SIGNAL PILL
   ===================================================== */
.signal-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding: 8px 18px 8px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.32);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.12), 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.signal-pill span {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f89920;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.24);
  animation: signalPulse 2.6s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes signalPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.24); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.08); }
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO ACTIONS
   ===================================================== */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero .hero-actions {
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.hero .button {
  min-height: 54px;
  padding-inline: 28px;
}

/* =====================================================
   TRUST STRIP
   ===================================================== */
.trust-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 40px 0 0;
}

.trust-strip div {
  padding: 18px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) inset;
  transition: border-color 240ms ease, transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 240ms ease;
}

.trust-strip div:hover {
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.36);
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.trust-strip dt {
  font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 2.5vw, 1.875rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.trust-strip dd {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
  font-size: 0.71rem;
  line-height: 1.42;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO CTA FORM
   ===================================================== */
.hero-form-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.hero-form {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.20);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.10),
    0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50),
    0 0 60px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.08);
  padding: 36px 32px 32px;
}

.hero-form-heading {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-form-sub {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.hero-form-fields { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }

.hf-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }

.hf-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.hf-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fafafa;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}

.hf-input:focus {
  border-color: #f89920;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.14);
  background: #fff;
}

.hf-select { cursor: pointer; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2352525b' stroke-width='2.2'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 12px center; padding-right: 38px; }

.hf-submit {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--g-em);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--s-em);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, filter 180ms ease;
}

.hf-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
  box-shadow: var(--s-em-lg);
}

.hf-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.hf-trust {
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  text-align: center;
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO MEDIA (kept for other pages if needed)
   ===================================================== */
.hero-media {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.12),
    var(--s-xl),
    0 0 80px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 460ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 460ms ease;
}

.hero-media:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.006);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.28),
    0 52px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40),
    0 0 100px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.14);
}

.hero-media img {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  aspect-ratio: 1280 / 853;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 60% center;
  transition: transform 640ms ease;
}

.hero-media:hover img { transform: scale(1.028); }

.hero-panel {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40), 0 0 0 1px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.14);
}

.hero-panel span {
  color: #f89920;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-panel strong {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* =====================================================
   INDUSTRY TICKER
   ===================================================== */
.ticker-section {
  padding: 16px 0;
  background: #f4f4f5;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-label {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0 22px 10px;
}

.ticker-track-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  animation: ticker 32s linear infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes ticker {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ticker-track span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 6px 26px;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.ticker-track span::after {
  content: "·";
  color: #f89920;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* =====================================================
   BUTTONS
   ===================================================== */
.button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.button.primary::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 36%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) 50%, transparent 64%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 700ms ease;
}

.button.primary:hover::after { transform: translateX(130%); }

.button.primary {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #f89920;
  border-color: #f89920;
  box-shadow: var(--s-em);
}

.button.primary:hover {
  background: #18181b;
  border-color: #18181b;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.30);
}

.button.secondary {
  color: #f89920;
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.35);
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.05);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.button.secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.12);
  border-color: #f89920;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.18);
}

.button.light {
  color: #18181b;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20);
}

.button.light:hover {
  background: #f89920;
  border-color: #f89920;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.30);
}

.button.light-outline {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.button.light-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.60);
  color: #f89920;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION SPACING
   ===================================================== */
.section-pad { padding: 96px 22px; }

.compact-section {
  padding-top: 56px !important;
  padding-bottom: 56px !important;
}

.section-heading {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.section-heading p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Section background rhythm */
#services         { background: #f4f4f5; }
#roles            { background: #ffffff; }
#accounting       { background: #f4f4f5; }
#industries       { background: #ffffff; }
#engagement-model { background: #f4f4f5; }
#tools            { background: #ffffff; }

#proof {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f4f5 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  position: relative;
}

#proof::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* =====================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ===================================================== */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fade-up.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.stagger-children > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 540ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 540ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: 0ms;   opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay: 70ms;  opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: 140ms; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(4)  { transition-delay: 210ms; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay: 280ms; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(6)  { transition-delay: 350ms; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(7)  { transition-delay: 420ms; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(8)  { transition-delay: 490ms; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(9)  { transition-delay: 560ms; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 630ms; opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* =====================================================
   ANSWER PANEL
   ===================================================== */
.answer-panel {
  display: grid;
  gap: 36px;
  background: #f4f4f5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.answer-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--g-em);
}

.answer-panel h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.875rem); }

.answer-grid { display: grid; gap: 18px; }

.answer-grid article {
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.answer-grid article:hover {
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.answer-grid article h3 {
  color: #f89920;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.answer-grid p { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =====================================================
   SERVICE / DETAIL CARDS
   ===================================================== */
.service-grid,
.service-detail-grid,
.faq-list,
.answer-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
}

.service-card {
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--g-em);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 360ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
}

.service-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(248,153,32,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transition: opacity 320ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card:hover::after  { opacity: 1; }

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.service-card h3 { color: var(--ink); }

.service-card p,
.detail-card p,
.timeline p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.70;
}

.detail-card {
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.detail-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--g-em);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 360ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.detail-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.detail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.detail-card ul {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  list-style: none;
}

.detail-card li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  line-height: 1.60;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.detail-card li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.64em;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--em);
}

.card-icon,
.timeline span {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 2px solid #f89920;
  color: #f89920;
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* =====================================================
   WHY SECTION — dark with icon cards
   ===================================================== */
.why-section {
  background: var(--g-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.why-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  right: -150px;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.10), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-section > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.why-section .section-heading h2 { color: var(--white); }
.why-section .section-heading p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); }

.why-grid { display: grid; gap: 16px; }

.why-card {
  padding: 30px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: var(--surface);
  box-shadow: var(--s-sm);
  transition: background 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease, transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease;
}

.why-card:hover {
  background: var(--em-faint);
  border-color: var(--em-border);
  box-shadow: var(--s-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.why-card-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.30);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.why-card h3 {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-card p {
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Dark overrides — only when cards sit inside the dark .why-section */
.why-section .why-card {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.why-section .why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.28);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.why-section .why-card h3 { color: var(--white); }

.why-section .why-card p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.54); }

/* =====================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ===================================================== */
.comparison-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.compare-table {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.compare-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.4fr 1.4fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.compare-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.compare-row.header {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-radius: 19px 19px 0 0;
}

.compare-row.header .compare-cell {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.56);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 20px;
}

.compare-row.header .compare-cell.highlight { color: #f89920; }
.compare-row.header .compare-cell.highlight { background: rgba(248,153,32,0.12); }

.compare-row:not(.header):nth-child(even) { background: #fafaf9; }
.compare-row:not(.header):nth-child(odd)  { background: #ffffff; }

.compare-cell {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.compare-cell:last-child { border-right: none; }

.compare-cell.feature-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.compare-cell.highlight {
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.04);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.compare-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.compare-check.yes   { color: #16a34a; }
.compare-check.no    { color: #dc2626; opacity: 0.75; }
.compare-check.maybe { color: #d97706; }

.compare-check::before { content: "✓"; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 900; }
.compare-check.no::before    { content: "✕"; }
.compare-check.maybe::before { content: "~"; font-weight: 700; }

/* =====================================================
   PROCESS STEPS
   ===================================================== */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
}

.process-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: background 200ms ease;
  align-items: start;
}

.process-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.step-number {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.10);
  border: 2px solid rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.30);
  color: #f89920;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
}

.process-step:hover .step-number {
  background: #f89920;
  border-color: #f89920;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.process-step-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.0rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.process-step-body p {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ===================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background: #f4f4f5;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-card {
  padding: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--g-em);
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 360ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.stars span {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.testimonial-quote::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -8px;
  color: #f89920;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.testimonial-author-avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f89920, #e07800);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(248,153,32,0.20);
}

.testimonial-author-info strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-author-info span {
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* =====================================================
   INDUSTRY ROW TAGS
   ===================================================== */
.industry-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.industry-row span {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

.industry-row span:hover {
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.35);
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.06);
  color: #f89920;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.14);
}

/* =====================================================
   DARK BANDS
   ===================================================== */
.split-band,
.workflow-band,
.cta-band {
  margin: 20px;
  padding: 56px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--r-2xl);
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--g-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.split-band::before,
.workflow-band::before,
.cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.split-band::after,
.workflow-band::after,
.cta-band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -140px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 580px;
  height: 580px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.14), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.split-band > *,
.workflow-band > *,
.cta-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.split-band p, .split-band h2,
.workflow-band p, .workflow-band h2,
.cta-band p, .cta-band h2 { color: var(--white); }

.split-band .eyebrow,
.workflow-band .eyebrow,
.cta-band .eyebrow { color: #f89920; }

.split-band .eyebrow::before,
.workflow-band .eyebrow::before,
.cta-band .eyebrow::before { background: #f89920; }

.feature-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.feature-list div {
  padding: 22px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) inset;
  transition: background 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease, transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease;
}

.feature-list div:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.28);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.14) inset;
}

.feature-list strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.feature-list span {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.54);
  line-height: 1.66;
  font-size: 0.91rem;
}

.workflow-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.workflow-steps span {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: background 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease,
    transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), box-shadow 220ms ease;
}

.workflow-steps span:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.50);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.22);
}

.cta-band { text-align: left; }

.cta-band h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 860px;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cta-band .eyebrow,
.cta-band .hero-actions { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* =====================================================
   FAQ
   ===================================================== */
.faq-section {
  background: #f4f4f5;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.faq-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-list { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.faq-list details {
  padding: 26px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-list details:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.faq-list details[open] {
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(248,153,32,0.08);
}

.faq-list summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

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

.faq-list summary::after {
  content: "+";
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.09);
  color: #f89920;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: background 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
}

.faq-list details[open] summary::after {
  content: "\2212";
  background: #f89920;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-list p {
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.76;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* =====================================================
   TIMELINE (about page)
   ===================================================== */
.timeline { display: grid; gap: 16px; }

.timeline article {
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.timeline article::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--g-em);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 360ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.timeline article:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.timeline article:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.timeline span {
  color: #f89920;
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid #f89920;
  border-radius: 22px;
}

/* =====================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ===================================================== */
.page-hero {
  padding: 80px 22px 68px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #111111 0%, #1c1c1e 40%, #18181b 70%, #0d0d0e 100%);
  isolation: isolate;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 68% 82% at -6% -6%, rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.20) 0%, transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 52% at 108% 108%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.60) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 40% at 70% 6%, rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0,0,0,0.52) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); max-width: 720px; }

.page-hero > p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62); max-width: 640px; }

.page-hero .eyebrow { color: #f89920; max-width: 680px; }
.page-hero .eyebrow::before { background: #f89920; }

.page-hero.compact { padding-bottom: 28px; }

/* =====================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ===================================================== */
.contact-copy { max-width: 720px; }

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: 56px;
  padding: 72px 22px 96px;
}

.contact-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-points span {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.06);
  color: #f89920;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  transition: background 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}

.contact-points span:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-direct {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.contact-direct a,
.contact-direct span {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: border-color 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease;
}

.contact-direct a:hover {
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.40);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.12);
}

.contact-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--r-2xl);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--g-em);
}

.contact-form label {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 52px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #f9f9f9;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  color-scheme: light;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: #f89920;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.12);
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.02);
}

.contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; }

/* =====================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================== */
/* ── Footer top amber accent bar ── */
.site-footer {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: #0d0d0f;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.28);
}

/* Amber glow — top left */
.site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; left: -120px;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(248,153,32,0.11) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Subtle right fade */
.site-footer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; right: 0;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 80%, rgba(248,153,32,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.site-footer p  { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48); }
.site-footer h2 { color: var(--white); }

/* ── Footer upper block ── */
.footer-upper {
  display: grid;
  gap: 56px;
  padding: 72px 22px 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Footer brand / summary ── */
.footer-brand { display: block; margin-bottom: 24px; }

.footer-logo {
  width: 148px;
  height: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.82;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
}
.footer-brand:hover .footer-logo { opacity: 1; }

.footer-summary { max-width: 400px; }

.footer-summary h2 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
}

.footer-summary > p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.46);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.74;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Trust badges — horizontal scrollable pills */
.footer-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-trust span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.18);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.06);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.64);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: background 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease, color 180ms ease;
}

.footer-trust span::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f89920;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-trust span:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(248, 153, 32, 0.40);
  color: #f89920;
}

.footer-cta { width: fit-content; margin-top: 32px; }

/* ── Footer columns ── */
.footer-main    { display: contents; }
.footer-columns { display: grid; gap: 32px; }

.footer-column {
  display: grid;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 0;
}

.footer-column h2 {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  position: relative;
}

/* Amber underline accent on column headings */
.footer-column h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px; left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #f89920;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-column h2::before { display: none; }

.footer-column a,
.footer-column span,
.footer-links a {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding: 5px 0;
  transition: color 160ms ease, padding-left 160ms ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-column a:hover {
  color: #f89920;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

/* ── Footer divider ── */
.footer-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(248,153,32,0.22) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 40%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 22px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Footer bottom bar ── */
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-bottom span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  font-size: 0.80rem;
}

.footer-bottom span:first-child {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* =====================================================
   PERFORMANCE HINTS
   ===================================================== */
.section-pad,
.split-band,
.workflow-band,
.cta-band,
.site-footer {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 720px;
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET  (720px+)
   ===================================================== */
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .site-header { padding: 0 40px; }

  .hero,
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .contact-layout { align-items: center; }

  .hero,
  .page-hero,
  .section-pad,
  .contact-layout {
    padding-left: 48px;
    padding-right: 48px;
  }

  .split-band,
  .workflow-band,
  .cta-band { padding: 64px 48px; }

  .service-grid             { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .answer-grid              { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-grid                 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .footer-upper   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; }
  .footer-columns { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .footer-upper, .footer-divider, .footer-bottom { padding-left: 48px; padding-right: 48px; }
  .footer-bottom  { flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 24px; }

  .compare-row { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.4fr 1.4fr 1.4fr; }
}

/* =====================================================
   NAV SWITCH — DESKTOP (769px+)
   Hamburger hidden, full horizontal nav visible
   ===================================================== */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: none; }

  .header-end .nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 22px !important;
    border-radius: 40px !important;
    min-height: 42px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .site-nav {
    position: static;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  }

  .site-nav .mobile-cta { display: none; }

  .site-nav a { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

  .nav-cta {
    padding: 10px 22px !important;
    border-radius: 40px !important;
    min-height: 42px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE — DESKTOP  (1080px+)
   ===================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1080px) {
  .site-header { padding: 0 64px; }

  .hero,
  .page-hero,
  .section-pad,
  .contact-layout {
    padding-left: 80px;
    padding-right: 80px;
  }

  .split-band,
  .workflow-band,
  .cta-band { padding: 80px 64px; }

  .hero { gap: 64px; }

  .service-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .service-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .why-grid          { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

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

  .split-band {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .answer-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .footer-upper { grid-template-columns: .50fr 1fr; padding-left: 80px; padding-right: 80px; }
  .footer-divider, .footer-bottom { padding-left: 80px; padding-right: 80px; }
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE — WIDE DESKTOP  (1440px+)
   ===================================================== */
/* Sections intentionally full-width — constrained only by side padding */

/* =====================================================
   PRICING GRID
   ===================================================== */
.pricing-grid .card-icon {
  color: #f89920;
  border-color: #f89920;
  background: rgba(248,153,32,0.07);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* =====================================================
   PROOF GRID
   ===================================================== */
.proof-grid .service-card { padding: 32px; }