/* ================================================================
   TalentRack Design System
   Palette: Ink · Indigo · Serif tension
   ================================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;1,9..40,300&family=Instrument+Serif:ital@0;1&display=swap');

/* ── RESET ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; }
img, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }

/* ── TOKENS ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Colour */
  --ink:        #080C14;
  --ink1:       #0F1623;
  --ink2:       #161E2E;
  --ink3:       #1E2940;

  --indigo:     #6366F1;
  --indigo-hi:  #818CF8;
  --indigo-lo:  rgba(99,102,241,0.12);
  --indigo-glow:rgba(99,102,241,0.18);

  --teal:       #2DD4BF;
  --teal-lo:    rgba(45,212,191,0.10);

  --text1:      #F8FAFF;
  --text2:      #A8B4CC;
  --text3:      #5C6B85;

  --line:       rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --line-hi:    rgba(255,255,255,0.13);

  /* Type */
  --sans:   'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --serif:  'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;

  /* Scale */
  --sz-xs:  0.6875rem;   /* 11 */
  --sz-sm:  0.8125rem;   /* 13 */
  --sz-base:1rem;        /* 16 */
  --sz-md:  1.125rem;    /* 18 */
  --sz-lg:  1.375rem;    /* 22 */
  --sz-xl:  1.75rem;     /* 28 */
  --sz-2xl: 2.25rem;     /* 36 */
  --sz-3xl: 3rem;        /* 48 */
  --sz-4xl: 4rem;        /* 64 */

  /* Space */
  --sp-xs:  0.5rem;
  --sp-sm:  1rem;
  --sp-md:  1.5rem;
  --sp-lg:  2.5rem;
  --sp-xl:  4rem;
  --sp-2xl: 7rem;

  /* Layout */
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  --max:    1200px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease:   cubic-bezier(.22,.68,0,1.2);
  --fast:   160ms;
  --mid:    260ms;
}

/* ── BASE ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: var(--sz-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text1);
  background: var(--ink);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ── LAYOUT ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-section {
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) var(--gutter);
}
.page-section--alt { background: var(--ink1); }
.page-section--alt2{ background: var(--ink2); }

.inner {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ── EYEBROW ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--indigo-hi);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 20px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--indigo);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── HEADINGS ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.display {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: clamp(var(--sz-3xl), 7vw, var(--sz-4xl));
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.07;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text1);
}
.display em {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text1);
}

.heading {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: clamp(var(--sz-xl), 3.5vw, var(--sz-2xl));
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text1);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}
.heading em {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.subhead {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: var(--sz-lg);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text1);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.body-lg { font-size: var(--sz-md); line-height: 1.85; color: var(--text2); }
.body-sm { font-size: var(--sz-sm); line-height: 1.8;  color: var(--text2); }
.caption  { font-size: var(--sz-xs); color: var(--text3); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ── NAV ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 300;
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  background: rgba(8,12,20,0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background var(--mid);
}

.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: var(--sz-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text1);
}
.nav-logo b { color: var(--indigo-hi); font-weight: 600; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 0.125rem;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: var(--sz-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text2);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color var(--fast), background var(--fast);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text1); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.nav-links a.is-active { color: var(--indigo-hi); background: var(--indigo-lo); }

.nav-cta {
  font-size: var(--sz-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text1);
  background: var(--indigo);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 7px;
  transition: background var(--fast), transform var(--fast);
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: #5254CC; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ── BUTTONS ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background var(--fast), transform var(--fast), border-color var(--fast), color var(--fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
}
.btn--lg  { font-size: var(--sz-base); padding: 0.9rem 2rem; }
.btn--md  { font-size: var(--sz-sm);   padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem; }
.btn--sm  { font-size: var(--sz-xs);   padding: 0.45rem 1rem; border-radius: 6px; }

.btn--primary { background: var(--indigo); color: #fff; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: #5254CC; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--indigo-hi);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.35);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--indigo-lo); border-color: var(--indigo-hi); }

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-hi);
}
.btn--outline:hover { color: var(--text1); border-color: var(--indigo); background: var(--indigo-lo); }

.btn .ico { transition: transform var(--fast); }
.btn:hover .ico { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ── BADGES ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.badge--indigo { background: var(--indigo-lo);  color: var(--indigo-hi); border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,.2);  }
.badge--teal   { background: var(--teal-lo);    color: var(--teal);      border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,.2);  }
.badge--slate  { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); color: var(--text2); border: 1px solid var(--line);          }
.badge--amber  { background: rgba(251,191,36,.1);   color: #FCD34D;     border: 1px solid rgba(251,191,36,.2); }

/* ── DIVIDERS ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.rule { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* ── SECTION HEADER ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl); }
.section-head .body-lg { margin-top: 0.875rem; }

/* ── STAT STRIP ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stat-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat-val {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: var(--sz-2xl);
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text1);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-val b { color: var(--indigo-hi); font-weight: 300; }
.stat-lbl { font-size: var(--sz-xs); color: var(--text3); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 0.3rem; }

/* ── SERVICE CARDS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.svc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-card {
  background: var(--ink1);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  transition: background var(--mid), transform var(--mid);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}
a.svc-card:hover { background: var(--ink2); transform: translateY(-2px); }
a.svc-card:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--indigo-hi); outline-offset: -2px; z-index: 1; }
.svc-card-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--indigo-hi);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
a.svc-card:hover .svc-card-cta { gap: 0.55rem; }
.svc-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 0%, var(--indigo-glow), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--mid);
}
.svc-card:hover { background: var(--ink2); }
.svc-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.svc-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/7;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  transition: transform var(--mid);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-img { transform: scale(1.025); }
.svc-card .subhead { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.svc-card .body-sm { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; }
.svc-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.35rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.svc-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text3);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.6rem;
}

/* ── PROCESS STRIP ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.process-step {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--ink1);
  transition: background var(--mid);
}
.process-step:last-child { border-right: none; }
.process-step:hover { background: var(--ink2); }
.process-num {
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--indigo);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.process-num::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 1px;
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--line-hi);
}
.process-step .subhead { font-size: var(--sz-base); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

/* ── WHY PANEL ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
.why-point { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; }
.why-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-hi);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.why-icon img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.why-point .subhead { font-size: var(--sz-base); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.why-chart {
  background: var(--ink1);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1.5rem;
}
.why-chart-label { font-size: var(--sz-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text3); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.bar-row { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.bar-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.bar-head span { font-size: var(--sz-sm); color: var(--text2); }
.bar-head strong { font-size: var(--sz-sm); font-weight: 600; }
.bar-track { height: 4px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-radius: 99px; overflow: hidden; }
.bar-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 99px; }
.bar-indigo { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6366F1, #818CF8); }
.bar-teal   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #14B8A6, #2DD4BF); }
.bar-purple { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7C3AED, #A78BFA); }
.bar-amber  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D97706, #FCD34D); }
.why-chart-img { width: 100%; height: 130px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 10px; margin-top: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5; }

/* ── EXPERTISE GRID ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.exp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.exp-cell {
  background: var(--ink1);
  padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: background var(--mid), transform var(--mid), border-color var(--mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}
a.exp-cell:hover { background: var(--ink2); transform: translateY(-2px); }
a.exp-cell:hover span { color: var(--text2); }
a.exp-cell:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--indigo-hi); outline-offset: -2px; z-index: 1; }
.exp-cell img {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.exp-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--tool-color, #6366F1) 16%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--tool-color, #6366F1) 32%, transparent);
}
.exp-cell span { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text3); line-height: 1.3; transition: color var(--fast); }

/* ── INDUSTRY GRID ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ind-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.ind-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--ink1);
  transition: border-color var(--mid), transform var(--mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
  cursor: pointer;
}
a.ind-card:hover { border-color: var(--indigo); transform: translateY(-4px); }
a.ind-card:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--indigo-hi); outline-offset: 2px; }
.ind-card img { width: 100%; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.ind-card-body { padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
.ind-card-body .subhead { font-size: var(--sz-base); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.testi-card {
  background: var(--ink1);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color var(--mid), transform var(--mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}
a.testi-card:hover { border-color: var(--indigo); transform: translateY(-3px); }
a.testi-card:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--indigo-hi); outline-offset: 2px; }
.testi-card-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--indigo-hi);
}
.testi-stars { color: #FCD34D; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testi-quote { font-size: var(--sz-sm); color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.85; font-style: italic; flex: 1; }
.testi-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; padding-top: 1.1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.testi-av { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 1.5px solid var(--line-hi); }
.testi-name { font-size: var(--sz-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text1); }
.testi-role { font-size: var(--sz-xs); color: var(--text3); }

/* ── FAQ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list { max-width: 760px; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 1.5rem 0; }
.faq-q { font-size: var(--sz-base); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text1); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.faq-a { font-size: var(--sz-sm); color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ── CTA BAND ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) var(--gutter);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.cta-band-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: brightness(.1) saturate(1.6); }
.cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-inner .heading { margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
.cta-inner .body-lg { margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 100%; }

/* ── CONTACT ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info .body-lg { margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-detail {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-size: var(--sz-sm); color: var(--text2);
}
.contact-detail strong { color: var(--text1); }
.contact-detail a { color: var(--indigo-hi); }
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
.field label { font-size: var(--sz-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text3); }
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  background: var(--ink2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.72rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text1);
  font-size: var(--sz-sm);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--fast), background var(--fast);
  width: 100%;
}
.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text3); }
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--indigo); background: rgba(99,102,241,0.05); }
.field select option { background: var(--ink2); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }

/* ── FOOTER ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 4rem var(--gutter) 2rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.footer-brand p { font-size: var(--sz-sm); color: var(--text3); margin-top: 0.75rem; max-width: 230px; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-col h5 { font-size: var(--sz-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text3); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.55rem; }
.footer-col ul a { font-size: var(--sz-sm); color: var(--text2); transition: color var(--fast); }
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--text1); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: var(--sz-xs); color: var(--text3); }

/* ── ─── KNOWLEDGE-SPECIFIC ─────────────────────────────────  */

/* hero */
.kh-hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 480px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; overflow: hidden;
}
.kh-hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.kh-hero-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 30%; }
.kh-hero-bg::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,12,20,.55) 0%, rgba(8,12,20,.88) 65%, rgba(8,12,20,1) 100%);
}
.kh-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 8rem var(--gutter) 4rem; max-width: 720px; }
.kh-hero-content .display { font-size: clamp(var(--sz-2xl), 5vw, var(--sz-3xl)); margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* filter bar */
.filter-bar {
  position: sticky; top: 64px; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(8,12,20,.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0.85rem var(--gutter);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.filter-lbl { font-size: var(--sz-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text3); margin-right: 0.25rem; }
.chip {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text2); background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 99px;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.85rem; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--fast); white-space: nowrap;
}
.chip:hover { color: var(--text1); border-color: var(--line-hi); }
.chip.on { background: var(--indigo-lo); border-color: var(--indigo); color: var(--indigo-hi); }
.search-wrap { margin-left: auto; position: relative; }
.search-wrap input {
  background: var(--ink2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 99px;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem 0.35rem 2.1rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--sz-sm); color: var(--text1);
  outline: none; width: 200px; transition: border-color var(--fast), width .25s;
}
.search-wrap input:focus { border-color: var(--indigo); width: 260px; }
.search-wrap input::placeholder { color: var(--text3); }
.search-icon { position: absolute; left: 0.7rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--text3); font-size: 0.8rem; pointer-events: none; }

/* featured */
.featured-wrap { padding: 3.5rem var(--gutter) 0; }
.feat-lbl { font-size: var(--sz-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #FCD34D; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.feat-lbl::before { content: ''; width: 24px; height: 1.5px; background: #FCD34D; border-radius: 2px; }
.feat-card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  background: var(--ink1); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--mid), transform var(--mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}
a.feat-card:hover { border-color: var(--line-hi); transform: translateY(-2px); }
a.feat-card:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--indigo-hi); outline-offset: 2px; }
.feat-img-col { position: relative; min-height: 400px; overflow: hidden; }
.feat-img-col img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s; }
.feat-card:hover .feat-img-col img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.feat-img-shade { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 50%, rgba(8,12,20,.45) 100%); }
.feat-badge { position: absolute; top: 1.25rem; left: 1.25rem; }
.feat-body { padding: 2.25rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.feat-meta { font-size: var(--sz-xs); color: var(--text3); margin-bottom: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.feat-body .heading { font-size: clamp(var(--sz-lg), 2.2vw, var(--sz-xl)); margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
.feat-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; padding-top: 1.4rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: auto; }
.feat-author img { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 1.5px solid var(--line-hi); }
.feat-author .a-name { font-size: var(--sz-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text1); }
.feat-author .a-role { font-size: var(--sz-xs); color: var(--text3); }

/* blog grid */
.blog-wrap { padding: 3rem var(--gutter) 5rem; }
.blog-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.blog-head h3 { font-size: var(--sz-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text2); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.post-card {
  background: var(--ink1); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--mid), transform var(--mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}
a.post-card:hover { border-color: var(--line-hi); transform: translateY(-4px); }
a.post-card:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--indigo-hi); outline-offset: 2px; }
.post-thumb { height: 185px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
.post-card:hover .post-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.post-badge { position: absolute; top: .85rem; left: .85rem; }
.post-body { padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem 1.4rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-meta { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--text3); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; display: flex; gap: 0.4rem; align-items: center; }
.dot { width: 2.5px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--text3); border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; }
.post-body .subhead { font-size: var(--sz-base); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.post-body .body-sm { flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem; overflow: hidden; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; }
.post-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.post-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; }
.post-author img { width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-author span { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text3); }
.read-more { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--indigo-hi); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; transition: gap var(--fast); }
.read-more:hover { gap: 0.5rem; }

/* pagination */
.pagination { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.pg { width: 34px; height: 34px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 7px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: transparent; color: var(--text2); font-size: var(--sz-sm); font-weight: 500; font-family: var(--sans); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; transition: all var(--fast); }
.pg:hover { border-color: var(--indigo); color: var(--indigo-hi); }
.pg.on { background: var(--indigo); border-color: var(--indigo); color: #fff; }
.pg.wide { width: auto; padding: 0 1rem; }
.pg-dot { color: var(--text3); font-size: var(--sz-sm); padding: 0 .2rem; }

/* case studies */
.cs-wrap { background: var(--ink1); padding: var(--sp-2xl) var(--gutter); }
.cs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 3.5rem; }
.cs-card {
  background: var(--ink2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
  transition: border-color var(--mid), transform var(--mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}
a.cs-card:hover { border-color: var(--indigo); transform: translateY(-3px); }
a.cs-card:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--indigo-hi); outline-offset: 2px; }
a.cs-card[id] { scroll-margin-top: 5rem; }
.cs-img { overflow: hidden; }
.cs-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
.cs-card:hover .cs-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.cs-body { padding: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.cs-industry { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.cs-body .subhead { font-size: var(--sz-base); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.cs-body .body-sm { flex: 1; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.cs-results { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; padding: 0.75rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.cs-stat-val { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--sz-lg); font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--indigo-hi); line-height: 1; }
.cs-stat-desc { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--text3); margin-top: 0.15rem; line-height: 1.4; }

/* topics */
.topics-band { background: var(--ink); padding: 2.5rem var(--gutter); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.topics-band h4 { font-size: var(--sz-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text3); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.topic-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.topic-tag { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text2); background: var(--ink1); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 99px; padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem; text-decoration: none; transition: all var(--fast); }
.topic-tag:hover { color: var(--indigo-hi); border-color: var(--indigo); background: var(--indigo-lo); }

/* newsletter */
.nl-wrap { background: var(--ink1); padding: var(--sp-2xl) var(--gutter); text-align: center; }
.nl-inner { max-width: 500px; margin-inline: auto; }
.nl-inner .heading { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.nl-inner .body-lg { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.nl-form { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; max-width: 420px; margin-inline: auto; }
.nl-form input { flex: 1; background: var(--ink2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 8px; padding: 0.72rem 1rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--sz-sm); color: var(--text1); outline: none; transition: border-color var(--fast); }
.nl-form input:focus { border-color: var(--indigo); }
.nl-form input::placeholder { color: var(--text3); }
.nl-note { font-size: var(--sz-xs); color: var(--text3); margin-top: 0.75rem; }

/* ── HERO (home) ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hero-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 40%; }
.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(8,12,20,.97) 0%, rgba(8,12,20,.80) 48%, rgba(8,12,20,.40) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, rgba(8,12,20,.9) 100%);
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  padding-top: 7rem;
  max-width: 840px;
}
.hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(99,102,241,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,.28);
  color: var(--indigo-hi);
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.38rem 1rem 0.38rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.chip-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--indigo);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:.35;transform:scale(.65)} }
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 7vw, 5.25rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text1);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-title em {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.08em;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text1);
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: var(--sz-md);
  color: var(--text2);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.hero-rule { border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09); margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }

/* ── ACCESSIBILITY ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: var(--gutter);
  z-index: 999;
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  font-size: var(--sz-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: top var(--fast);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; outline: 2px solid #fff; outline-offset: 2px; }
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--indigo-hi);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.btn:focus-visible,
.chip:focus-visible,
.nav-toggle:focus-visible { outline-offset: 3px; }

/* ── MOBILE NAV ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,12,20,0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--text1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.nav-toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 18px; height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background var(--fast);
}
.nav-toggle-bar::before,
.nav-toggle-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; width: 18px; height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--mid), top var(--mid);
}
.nav-toggle-bar::before { top: -6px; }
.nav-toggle-bar::after  { top: 6px; }
.nav.is-open .nav-toggle-bar { background: transparent; }
.nav.is-open .nav-toggle-bar::before { top: 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav.is-open .nav-toggle-bar::after  { top: 0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

.nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 64px; right: 0;
  width: min(320px, 88vw);
  height: calc(100vh - 64px);
  background: var(--ink1);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--mid);
  z-index: 280;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.nav-drawer ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
.nav-drawer a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: var(--sz-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text2);
}
.nav-drawer a:hover,
.nav-drawer a.is-active { color: var(--text1); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.nav-drawer .nav-drawer-cta {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nav-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 64px 0 0 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  z-index: 270;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--mid);
}
.nav.is-open .nav-drawer { transform: translateX(0); }
.nav.is-open .nav-overlay { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ── FAQ ACCORDION ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-item { cursor: pointer; }
.faq-q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-q::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--indigo-hi);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--fast);
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-q::after { content: '−'; }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height var(--mid), opacity var(--mid), margin var(--mid);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-a {
  max-height: 280px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* ── FORM FEEDBACK ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-message {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: var(--sz-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-message--success {
  background: rgba(45,212,191,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,0.3);
  color: var(--teal);
}
.form-message--error {
  background: rgba(239,68,68,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.25);
  color: #FCA5A5;
}
.field.is-invalid input,
.field.is-invalid select,
.field.is-invalid textarea { border-color: #F87171; }
.field-error {
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  color: #FCA5A5;
}
.btn[disabled] { opacity: 0.65; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none !important; }
.hp-field { position: absolute; left: -9999px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

/* ── SCROLL REVEAL ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .chip-dot { animation: none; }
}

/* ── FILTER EMPTY ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.filter-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text3);
  font-size: var(--sz-sm);
}
.post-card.is-filtered-out,
.feat-card.is-filtered-out,
.cs-card.is-filtered-out {
  display: none !important;
}
.featured-wrap.is-filter-hidden,
.blog-wrap.is-filter-hidden,
.cs-wrap.is-filter-hidden {
  display: none;
}

/* ── ARTICLE & CASE STUDY PAGES ────────────────────────────── */
.article-page { padding-top: 5rem; padding-bottom: var(--sp-2xl); }
.article-wrap { max-width: 760px; }
.article-breadcrumb {
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  color: var(--text3);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.article-breadcrumb a { color: var(--indigo-hi); }
.article-breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.article-header { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  color: var(--text3);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.article-deck { margin-top: 0.75rem; max-width: 640px; }
.article-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/8;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.article-hero-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.article-content h2 {
  font-size: var(--sz-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text1);
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.article-content p,
.article-content li {
  font-size: var(--sz-sm);
  color: var(--text2);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.article-content ul,
.article-content ol { padding-left: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.article-content strong { color: var(--text1); font-weight: 600; }
.article-content h3 {
  font-size: var(--sz-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text1);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.article-callout {
  background: var(--indigo-lo);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.35);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}
.article-callout-title {
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo-hi);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.article-callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.article-figure {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.article-figure svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.article-figure figcaption {
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  color: var(--text3);
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.article-content .faq-list { margin: 2rem 0; }
.article-author-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--ink1);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}
.article-author-box img {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line-hi);
}
.article-author-box .a-name { font-size: var(--sz-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text1); }
.article-author-box .a-role { font-size: var(--sz-xs); color: var(--text3); }
.article-cta {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--ink1);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.article-cta .heading { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.article-cta .body-sm { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.cs-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--ink1);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.cs-stats-row div { text-align: center; }
.cs-stats-row .cs-stat-val {
  font-size: var(--sz-xl);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--indigo-hi);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.cs-stats-row .cs-stat-desc {
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  color: var(--text3);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cs-stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
}

/* ── SERVICE PAGES ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-page { padding-top: 5rem; padding-bottom: var(--sp-2xl); }
.service-hero { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.service-hero .heading { margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.service-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.service-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 88px; }
.service-sidebar-box {
  background: var(--ink1);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.service-sidebar-box h3 {
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text3);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.service-sidebar-box ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.service-sidebar-box li {
  font-size: var(--sz-sm);
  color: var(--text2);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.service-sidebar-box li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0.55em;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--indigo);
}
.service-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.service-related {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.service-related h2 {
  font-size: var(--sz-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text1);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.service-related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.service-related-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--ink1);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--fast), transform var(--fast);
}
.service-related-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--indigo);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.service-related-link span {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--sz-xs);
  color: var(--text3);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.service-related-link strong {
  font-size: var(--sz-sm);
  color: var(--text1);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .service-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-sidebar { position: static; }
  .service-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

[hidden] { display: none !important; }

/* ── LEGAL PAGES ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.legal-page { padding-top: 7rem; min-height: 70vh; }
.legal-content { max-width: 720px; }
.legal-content h2 {
  font-size: var(--sz-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text1);
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
}
.legal-content p,
.legal-content li {
  font-size: var(--sz-sm);
  color: var(--text2);
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.legal-content ul { padding-left: 1.25rem; margin: 0.75rem 0; }
.legal-content a { color: var(--indigo-hi); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* ── TECH FALLBACK ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.exp-logo-fallback {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--indigo-lo);
  color: var(--indigo-hi);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .svc-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .why-layout, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .testi-grid, .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .feat-card  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feat-img-col { min-height: 240px; }
  .blog-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .cs-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cs-card    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cs-img     { height: 160px; }
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  :root { --sp-2xl: 4.5rem; --gutter: 1.25rem; }
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle, .nav-drawer, .nav-overlay { display: block; }
  .search-wrap { margin-left: 0; width: 100%; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
  .search-wrap input, .search-wrap input:focus { width: 100%; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .exp-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .ind-grid, .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-strip { gap: 2rem; }
  .form-row  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nl-form   { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; text-align: center; }
}
@media(max-width:400px){
  .exp-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}