/* =========================================================
   Quadex Technology Solutions — Site Stylesheet
   Design system: enterprise, white-forward, peacock-feather
   jewel-tone accents (teal / emerald / sapphire / violet + a
   bronze-gold "eye" accent used sparingly for premium detail).
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  /* Brand colors — peacock feather palette */
  --teal:   #0B6E86;
  --green:  #0B7A52;
  --blue:   #123F6B;
  --purple: #4A2E7C;

  --teal-l:   #12A5C4;
  --blue-l:   #2569C7;
  --purple-l: #7C4FB0;

  --gold:   #B8860B;
  --gold-l: #D9A62B;

  /* Surfaces */
  --bg:        #FFFFFF;
  --bg-alt:    #F5F7FB;
  --surface:   #FFFFFF;
  --surface-2: #F5F8FC;
  --border:    rgba(15,23,42,0.09);
  --border-strong: rgba(15,23,42,0.16);

  /* Text */
  --ink:        #0B1220;
  --ink-soft:   #414C5E;
  --ink-muted:  #6C7789;

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-brand: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--green) 35%, var(--blue) 70%, var(--purple) 100%);
  --gradient-brand-2: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-l), var(--blue-l));
  --gradient-glow: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 40%, rgba(11,110,134,0.16), rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);

  /* Type */
  --font-head: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Shape / motion */
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-full: 999px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(15,23,42,0.16);
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 32px -12px rgba(15,23,42,0.14);
  --container: 1220px;
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-head); color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 .5em; line-height:1.15; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
button{ font-family:inherit; }

.container{ width:100%; max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }
.section{ padding:112px 0; position:relative; }
.section--tight{ padding:72px 0; }
.section--alt{ background:var(--bg-alt); }
@media (max-width:780px){
  .section{ padding:72px 0; }
  .section--tight{ padding:48px 0; }
}

/* ---------- Background texture ---------- */
.bg-grid{
  position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(15,23,42,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 20%, black, transparent 85%);
}
.glow{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(90px); z-index:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:.45;
}

/* ---------- Eyebrow / badges ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:.75rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-l);
  padding:6px 14px; border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:var(--radius-full);
  background:rgba(18,165,196,0.07);
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gradient-brand-2); }

.text-gradient{
  background:var(--gradient-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  padding:14px 28px; border-radius:var(--radius-full); font-weight:600; font-size:.95rem;
  border:1px solid transparent; cursor:pointer; transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary{
  background:var(--gradient-brand-2); color:#04121a;
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px -8px rgba(18,165,196,0.4);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 16px 32px -8px rgba(18,165,196,0.5); }
.btn-outline{
  background:transparent; border-color:var(--border-strong); color:var(--ink);
}
.btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--teal-l); background:rgba(18,165,196,0.06); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost{ background:transparent; color:var(--ink-soft); padding:14px 8px; }
.btn-ghost:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.btn-sm{ padding:10px 20px; font-size:.85rem; }
.btn svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:200;
  padding:18px 0;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), padding .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.88); backdrop-filter:blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-color:var(--border); padding:12px 0; box-shadow:0 8px 24px -16px rgba(15,23,42,0.18);
}
.site-header .container{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; }
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.brand img{ height:34px; width:auto; }
.brand span{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.brand .logo-light{ display:none; }

/* Pages with a full-bleed photo hero start with a transparent header and
   light logo/nav text over the image, then flip to the normal solid-white
   header (dark logo/text) once scrolled past the hero. */
body.has-dark-hero .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .logo-dark{ display:none; }
body.has-dark-hero .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .logo-light{ display:block; }
body.has-dark-hero .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-desktop a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.86); }
body.has-dark-hero .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-desktop a:hover,
body.has-dark-hero .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-desktop a.active{ color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
body.has-dark-hero .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .btn-outline{ color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
body.has-dark-hero .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .btn-outline:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
body.has-dark-hero .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-toggle{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
body.has-dark-hero .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-toggle svg{ color:#fff; }

.nav-desktop{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.nav-desktop a{
  padding:10px 16px; border-radius:var(--radius-full); font-size:.92rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink-soft);
  transition:color .2s, background .2s;
}
.nav-desktop a:hover, .nav-desktop a.active{ color:var(--ink); background:rgba(15,23,42,0.055); }
.header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }

.nav-toggle{
  display:none; width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background:rgba(15,23,42,0.03); align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer;
}
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle::before, .nav-toggle::after{ display:none; }
.nav-toggle svg{ width:20px; height:20px; color:var(--ink); }

.mobile-nav{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:199; background:var(--bg);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; padding:100px 28px 40px;
  transform:translateY(-8px); opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-nav.is-open{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); pointer-events:auto; }
.mobile-nav a{ padding:18px 4px; font-size:1.3rem; font-family:var(--font-head); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--ink); }
.mobile-nav .btn{ margin-top:28px; align-self:flex-start; }

@media (max-width:960px){
  .nav-desktop, .header-actions .btn-outline{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative; padding:190px 0 120px; overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 50% at 15% 10%, rgba(37,105,199,0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(45% 45% at 85% 15%, rgba(124,79,176,0.10), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}
.hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:60px; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 3.9rem); margin-bottom:22px; }
.hero-lede{ font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:560px; margin-bottom:36px; }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:44px; }
.hero-stats{ display:flex; gap:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-stats div{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.hero-stats strong{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:1.7rem; color:var(--ink); }
.hero-stats span{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-muted); }

.hero-visual{ position:relative; }
.hero-visual .frame{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-visual .frame img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; aspect-ratio:4/3.1; }
.hero-visual .frame::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(18,165,196,0.16), rgba(37,105,199,0.12) 60%);
}
.floating-card{
  position:absolute; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92); backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:16px 18px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; z-index:2;
}
.floating-card .ico{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--gradient-brand-2); color:#04121a; flex-shrink:0;
}
.floating-card strong{ display:block; color:var(--ink); font-size:.92rem; }
.floating-card span{ font-size:.76rem; color:var(--ink-muted); }
.floating-card--1{ top:-24px; right:-18px; }
.floating-card--2{ bottom:-22px; left:-24px; }

@media (max-width:960px){
  .hero{ padding:150px 0 80px; }
  .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-visual{ order:-1; margin-bottom:20px; }
  .floating-card{ display:none; }
}

/* ---------- Full-bleed photo hero (home) ---------- */
.hero-full{
  position:relative; min-height:94vh; display:flex; align-items:flex-end;
  overflow:hidden; color:#fff;
}
.hero-full .hero-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.hero-full .hero-bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.hero-full .hero-bg::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(6,14,26,.82) 0%, rgba(6,14,26,.55) 42%, rgba(6,14,26,.35) 65%, rgba(6,14,26,.6) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(4,10,20,.92) 0%, rgba(4,10,20,.15) 55%, rgba(4,10,20,.05) 100%);
}
.hero-full .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; padding:230px 24px 80px; }
.hero-full .hero-grid{ align-items:end; }
.hero-full h1{ color:#fff; position:relative; padding-top:26px; }
.hero-full h1::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:48px; height:3px; border-radius:2px; background:var(--gold-l); }
.hero-full .hero-lede{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.hero-full .eyebrow{ color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.hero-full .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--gold-l); }
.hero-full .hero-stats strong{ color:#fff; }
.hero-full .hero-stats span{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); }
.hero-full .btn-outline{ color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.hero-full .btn-outline:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color:#fff; }
.hero-full .floating-card{ background:rgba(10,16,28,.72); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18); color:#fff; }
.hero-full .floating-card strong{ color:#fff; }
.hero-full .floating-card span{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); }
@media (max-width:960px){
  .hero-full{ min-height:auto; }
  .hero-full .container{ padding:150px 20px 60px; }
}

/* ---------- Page header (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero{
  position:relative; padding:170px 0 90px; overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 60% at 20% 0%, rgba(18,165,196,0.13), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(45% 55% at 90% 10%, rgba(124,79,176,0.11), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}
.page-hero .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:880px; }
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); position:relative; padding-top:26px; }
.page-hero h1::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:48px; height:3px; border-radius:2px; background:var(--gold); }
.page-hero p{ font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:680px; }
.breadcrumb{ display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom:22px; }
.breadcrumb a:hover{ color:var(--teal-l); }

/* ---------- Section headers ---------- */
.section-head{ max-width:680px; margin-bottom:56px; }
.section-head.center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); position:relative; padding-top:22px; }
.section-head h2::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:48px; height:3px; border-radius:2px; background:var(--gold); }
.section-head.center h2::before{ left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); }
.section-head p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.05rem; }

/* ---------- Grids & cards ---------- */
.grid{ display:grid; gap:28px; }
.grid-2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
.grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
.grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
@media (max-width:960px){ .grid-3, .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.card{
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:32px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  position:relative; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
}
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--border-strong); background:var(--surface-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.ico{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18,165,196,.14), rgba(37,105,199,.14)); color:var(--teal-l); margin-bottom:22px;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.ico svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
.card h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.card p{ color:var(--ink-muted); font-size:.95rem; }
.card .tag-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:18px; }
.tag{ font-size:.72rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-soft); background:rgba(15,23,42,0.045); border:1px solid var(--border); padding:5px 10px; border-radius:var(--radius-full); }

.card-link{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-top:18px; font-size:.88rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--teal-l); }
.card-link svg{ width:14px; height:14px; transition:transform .2s; }
.card:hover .card-link svg{ transform:translateX(3px); }

/* image feature card */
.feature-media{
  border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/10.5; border:1px solid var(--border);
}
.feature-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
.card:hover .feature-media img{ transform:scale(1.04); }

/* ---------- Stats strip ---------- */
.stats-strip{ border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--bg-alt); }
.stats-strip .grid{ padding:52px 0; }
.stat{ text-align:center; }
.stat strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.6rem); background:var(--gradient-brand); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; }
.stat span{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-muted); }

/* ---------- Split content blocks ---------- */
.split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center; }
.split.reverse .split-media{ order:2; }
.split-media img{ border-radius:var(--radius-lg); border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); aspect-ratio:4/3.3; object-fit:cover; width:100%; }
.split-copy .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.check-list{ margin-top:24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.check-list li{ display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.98rem; }
.check-list svg{ width:20px; height:20px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; color:var(--teal-l); }
@media (max-width:860px){
  .split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .split.reverse .split-media{ order:0; }
}

/* ---------- Process / steps ---------- */
.steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; counter-reset:step; }
.step{ position:relative; padding:28px 24px 24px; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); background:var(--surface); box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,0.04); }
.step::before{
  counter-increment:step; content:counter(step,decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:2rem; color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.5px var(--border-strong);
  display:block; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.step h4{ color:var(--ink); font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.step p{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-muted); }
@media (max-width:960px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Logos / trust strip ---------- */
.trust-strip{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; align-items:center; }
.trust-pill{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-muted); border:1px solid var(--border); padding:8px 16px; border-radius:var(--radius-full); }

/* ---------- Timeline (about) ---------- */
.timeline{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; border-left:2px solid var(--border); margin-left:10px; }
.timeline-item{ position:relative; padding:0 0 40px 32px; }
.timeline-item::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-7px; top:2px; width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gradient-brand-2); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(18,165,196,0.14);
}
.timeline-item h4{ color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px; }
.timeline-item p{ color:var(--ink-muted); font-size:.94rem; }

/* ---------- Values grid ---------- */
.value-item{ display:flex; gap:18px; }
.value-item .ico{ width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px; flex-shrink:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:rgba(15,23,42,0.04); border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--teal-l); }
.value-item h4{ color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px; font-size:1.02rem; }
.value-item p{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-muted); }

/* ---------- Region / map (global team) ---------- */
.region-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.region-card{ border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:24px; text-align:center; background:var(--surface); box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,0.04); }
.region-card strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--ink); }
.region-card span{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-muted); }
@media (max-width:780px){ .region-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Pricing / engagement models ---------- */
.model-card{ border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:36px; background:var(--surface); box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,0.04); }
.model-card.highlight{ border-color:var(--teal-l); background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,165,196,0.06), var(--surface) 40%); position:relative; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.model-card.highlight::before{ content:"Most Popular"; position:absolute; top:-13px; left:32px; background:var(--gradient-brand-2); color:#04121a; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; padding:5px 14px; border-radius:var(--radius-full); }
.model-card ul{ margin:22px 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.model-card li{ display:flex; gap:10px; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.model-card li svg{ width:18px; height:18px; color:var(--teal-l); flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; }

/* ---------- Testimonial / quote ---------- */
.quote-block{ border-left:3px solid var(--teal-l); padding:8px 0 8px 28px; }
.quote-block p{ font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:500; line-height:1.5; }
.quote-block cite{ display:block; margin-top:16px; font-style:normal; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-muted); }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:64px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,105,199,0.09), rgba(18,165,196,0.09), rgba(124,79,176,0.09)), var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
}
.cta-band h2{ font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem); max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 16px; }
.cta-band p{ max-width:560px; margin:0 auto 32px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.cta-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .cta-band{ padding:40px 24px; } }

/* ---------- Insights / articles ---------- */
.article-card{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; height:100%; }
.article-card .feature-media{ margin-bottom:22px; }
.article-meta{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom:12px; }
.article-meta .tag{ padding:4px 10px; }
.article-card h3{ font-size:1.2rem; }
.article-card p{ color:var(--ink-muted); font-size:.93rem; flex-grow:1; }

.article-hero{ padding:170px 0 60px; }
.article-body{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; }
.article-body h2{ font-size:1.5rem; margin-top:2.2em; }
.article-body h3{ font-size:1.2rem; margin-top:1.8em; }
.article-body p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:1.3em; }
.article-body ul{ margin:0 0 1.3em; padding-left:1.4em; list-style:disc; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.article-body li{ margin-bottom:.5em; }
.article-body .feature-media{ margin:2.4em 0; aspect-ratio:16/9; }
.article-body blockquote{ border-left:3px solid var(--teal-l); padding-left:22px; margin:2em 0; font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--font-head); }
.article-share{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:40px; }
.author-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin:36px auto 0; max-width:760px; padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.author-row .avatar{ width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gradient-brand-2); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--font-head); color:#04121a; font-weight:700; }
.author-row strong{ color:var(--ink); display:block; font-size:.92rem; }
.author-row span{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-muted); }

.filter-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:44px; }
.filter-pill{ padding:9px 18px; border-radius:var(--radius-full); border:1px solid var(--border); font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); background:var(--surface); }
.filter-pill.active{ background:var(--gradient-brand-2); color:#04121a; border-color:transparent; font-weight:600; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr; gap:56px; }
.contact-info-card{ border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:26px; background:var(--surface); display:flex; gap:16px; margin-bottom:18px; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,0.04); }
.contact-info-card .ico{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:12px; background:rgba(18,165,196,0.1); color:var(--teal-l); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.contact-info-card h4{ color:var(--ink); font-size:.98rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.contact-info-card p{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-muted); }
.contact-info-card a:hover{ color:var(--teal-l); }

.form-card{ border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:40px; background:var(--surface); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
.field{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:8px; font-weight:500; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  width:100%; background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:13px 16px; color:var(--ink); font-family:inherit; font-size:.95rem; transition:border-color .2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--teal-l); }
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:130px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.map-embed{ border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,0.04); }
.map-embed iframe{ width:100%; height:320px; border:0; display:block; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{ border-top:1px solid var(--border); padding:72px 0 30px; background:var(--bg-alt); }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; margin-bottom:56px; }
.footer-brand p{ color:var(--ink-muted); font-size:.9rem; max-width:280px; margin:18px 0 22px; }
.footer-col h5{ color:var(--ink); font-size:.85rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; margin-bottom:18px; }
.footer-col ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.footer-col a{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-muted); transition:color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--teal-l); }
.social-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:20px; }
.social-row a{ width:38px; height:38px; border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.social-row a:hover{ border-color:var(--teal-l); color:var(--teal-l); }
.footer-bottom{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-muted); }
.footer-bottom .links{ display:flex; gap:20px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Reveal animation ----------
   Progressive enhancement only: content is fully visible by default.
   The opacity/transform hide-state only applies once the "js-reveal"
   class is present on <html> (set by an inline script) AND the
   visitor has not requested reduced motion. This means the site
   degrades gracefully with JS disabled, slow script loads, or
   automated tools (screenshotters, crawlers, no-JS browsers). */
.js-reveal [data-reveal]{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.js-reveal [data-reveal].is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
[data-reveal-delay="1"]{ transition-delay:.08s; }
[data-reveal-delay="2"]{ transition-delay:.16s; }
[data-reveal-delay="3"]{ transition-delay:.24s; }
[data-reveal-delay="4"]{ transition-delay:.32s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .js-reveal [data-reveal]{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
}

/* ---------- Misc utilities ---------- */
.mt-0{ margin-top:0; } .mb-0{ margin-bottom:0; }
.center{ text-align:center; }
.two-col-text{ columns:2; column-gap:48px; }
@media (max-width:780px){ .two-col-text{ columns:1; } }

/* =========================================================
   Distinctive layout components
   (bento grid, marquee ticker, dark stat band, connected
   stepper, sticky sub-nav, masonry insights grid)
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Bento grid (asymmetric feature grid) ---------- */
.bento{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr); grid-auto-rows:minmax(120px,auto); gap:24px; }
.bento-a{ grid-column:span 7; grid-row:span 2; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.bento-b{ grid-column:span 5; grid-row:span 1; }
.bento-c{ grid-column:span 5; grid-row:span 1; }
.bento .card{ height:100%; }
.bento-feature{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; color:#fff; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:36px; min-height:320px; border:none;
}
.bento-feature .feature-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.bento-feature .feature-bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.bento-feature .feature-bg::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(6,14,26,.92) 10%, rgba(6,14,26,.35) 65%, rgba(6,14,26,.15) 100%); }
.bento-feature > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.bento-feature .ico{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); color:#fff; }
.bento-feature h3{ color:#fff; font-size:1.4rem; }
.bento-feature p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width:460px; }
.bento-feature .card-link{ color:var(--gold-l); }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .bento{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .bento-a, .bento-b, .bento-c{ grid-column:span 1; grid-row:span 1; }
  .bento-feature{ min-height:280px; }
}

/* ---------- Marquee ticker ---------- */
.marquee{
  overflow:hidden; position:relative; padding:8px 0;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 6%, black 94%, transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 6%, black 94%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:64px; width:max-content; animation:marquee-scroll 32s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.marquee-item{
  font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:600; font-size:1.15rem; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--ink-muted); white-space:nowrap; opacity:.75;
}
@keyframes marquee-scroll{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .marquee-track{ animation:none; } }
.marquee-wrap{ border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--bg-alt); padding:28px 0; }
.marquee-label{ text-align:center; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom:18px; }

/* ---------- Dark diagonal stat band ---------- */
.stat-band{
  position:relative; background:#0A101E; color:#fff; padding:120px 0;
  clip-path:polygon(0 3.5%, 100% 0, 100% 96.5%, 0 100%);
  z-index:2;
}
.stat-band .bg-grid{ background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px); }
.stat-band-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:32px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.stat-big{ text-align:center; padding:0 12px; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.stat-big:last-child{ border-right:none; }
.stat-big strong{
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.6vw,3.4rem);
  background:var(--gradient-brand); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; line-height:1.1;
}
.stat-big span{ font-size:.88rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
@media (max-width:780px){
  .stat-band{ padding:100px 0; }
  .stat-band-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:36px; }
  .stat-big{ border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding-bottom:24px; }
  .stat-big:nth-child(2n){ border-right:none; }
}

/* ---------- Connected stepper (process) ---------- */
.stepper{ position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; }
.stepper::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:26px; left:6%; right:6%; height:2px; z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--green), var(--blue), var(--purple));
}
.stepper-item{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.stepper-num{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; border:2px solid var(--border-strong);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:20px;
}
.stepper-item:nth-child(1) .stepper-num{ border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--teal); }
.stepper-item:nth-child(2) .stepper-num{ border-color:var(--green); color:var(--green); }
.stepper-item:nth-child(3) .stepper-num{ border-color:var(--blue); color:var(--blue); }
.stepper-item:nth-child(4) .stepper-num{ border-color:var(--purple); color:var(--purple); }
.stepper-item h4{ font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.stepper-item p{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-muted); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .stepper{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:36px; } .stepper::before{ display:none; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .stepper{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Sticky in-page sub-navigation ---------- */
.subnav{
  position:sticky; top:73px; z-index:150; background:rgba(255,255,255,.92); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
@media (max-width:960px){ .subnav{ top:65px; } }
.subnav .container{ display:flex; gap:6px; overflow-x:auto; padding:16px 24px; scrollbar-width:none; }
.subnav .container::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.subnav a{
  padding:8px 16px; border-radius:var(--radius-full); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-muted);
  white-space:nowrap; transition:background .2s, color .2s;
}
.subnav a:hover{ color:var(--ink); background:rgba(15,23,42,.05); }
.subnav a.active{ color:#fff; background:var(--gradient-brand-2); }

/* ---------- Masonry insights grid ---------- */
.insights-masonry{ columns:3; column-gap:28px; }
.insights-masonry .article-card{ display:inline-block; width:100%; break-inside:avoid; margin-bottom:28px; vertical-align:top; }
@media (max-width:960px){ .insights-masonry{ columns:2; } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .insights-masonry{ columns:1; } }

/* ---------- Featured article card (Insights hub) ---------- */
.featured-article{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:center; padding:0; overflow:hidden; }
.featured-article .feature-media{ border-radius:0; aspect-ratio:16/11; }
.featured-article-copy{ padding:40px 40px 40px 0; }
.featured-article-copy h2{ font-size:1.6rem; margin-top:14px; }
@media (max-width:780px){
  .featured-article{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; }
  .featured-article-copy{ padding:28px 24px 32px; }
}

/* ---------- Cookie consent banner (GDPR) ---------- */
.cookie-consent{
  position:fixed; left:20px; right:20px; bottom:-220px; z-index:400;
  max-width:920px; margin:0 auto;
  background:#0A101E; color:#fff; border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(10,16,30,.35);
  padding:22px 26px; opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  transition:bottom .5s ease, opacity .5s ease;
}
.cookie-consent.is-visible{ bottom:20px; opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.cookie-consent-inner{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:20px; justify-content:space-between; }
.cookie-consent p{ margin:0; font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width:640px; }
.cookie-consent a{ color:var(--teal-l); text-decoration:underline; }
.cookie-consent-actions{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-shrink:0; }
.cookie-consent .btn-outline{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35); color:#fff; }
.cookie-consent .btn-outline:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .cookie-consent{ left:12px; right:12px; padding:20px; }
  .cookie-consent-inner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .cookie-consent-actions{ justify-content:flex-end; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .cookie-consent{ transition:none; }
}

/* ---------- Angled image clip (accent on select split sections) ---------- */
.split-media.angled img{ clip-path:polygon(3.5% 0, 100% 0, 96.5% 100%, 0 100%); }
@media (max-width:860px){ .split-media.angled img{ clip-path:none; } }

/* ---------- Photo band (full-bleed quote / CTA with background image) ---------- */
.photo-band{ position:relative; color:#fff; overflow:hidden; }
.photo-band .photo-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.photo-band .photo-bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.photo-band .photo-bg::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(6,14,26,.88), rgba(6,14,26,.55) 60%, rgba(6,14,26,.82)); }
.photo-band .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; padding:110px 24px; }
.photo-band .quote-block{ border-left-color:var(--gold-l); max-width:760px; }
.photo-band .quote-block p{ color:#fff; font-size:1.5rem; }
.photo-band .quote-block cite{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); }