/* ============================================================
   VERITAS CYBER SECURITY — Shared Design System
   Dark "command center" · crimson + gold · chevron motif
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Archivo:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Hanken+Grotesk:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;700&display=swap');

:root{
  /* surfaces */
  --bg:        #0a0b0e;
  --bg-1:      #0f1116;
  --bg-2:      #14171e;
  --bg-3:      #1a1e26;
  --panel:     #111419;

  /* lines */
  --line:        rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  --line-2:      rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  --line-gold:   rgba(232,178,74,.35);

  /* brand */
  --red:       #e01e37;
  --red-bright:#f43a52;
  --red-deep:  #8e1320;
  --red-ink:   #c8102e;
  --gold:      #e8b24a;
  --gold-soft: #f2cf86;
  --gold-deep: #b8862f;

  /* text */
  --text:    #f4f3f2;
  --text-2:  #c2c6cf;
  --muted:   #8b919c;
  --muted-2: #5d636e;

  /* effects */
  --glow-red: rgba(224,30,55,.35);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 40px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.7);

  --maxw: 1200px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);

  --font-display: 'Archivo', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Hanken Grotesk', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }

html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }

body{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  line-height:1.6;
  font-size:17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

/* page-wide ambient texture */
body::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #000 0%, transparent 80%);
}

img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }

::selection{ background:var(--red); color:#fff; }

/* ---------- layout ---------- */
.container{
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--maxw);
  margin-inline:auto;
  padding-inline:28px;
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.section{ padding:120px 0; position:relative; }
.section--tight{ padding:84px 0; }

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:22px; height:1px;
  background:var(--gold);
  opacity:.7;
}
.eyebrow--center{ justify-content:center; }

h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-.02em; }

.h-display{
  font-size:clamp(40px, 6.2vw, 82px);
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  line-height:.98;
}
.h-section{
  font-size:clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 54px);
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  line-height:1.02;
}
.lead{
  font-size:clamp(17px,1.4vw,20px);
  color:var(--text-2);
  line-height:1.6;
  font-weight:400;
}
.text-gold{ color:var(--gold); }
.text-red{ color:var(--red-bright); }
.muted{ color:var(--muted); }

.section-head{ max-width:720px; }
.section-head .h-section{ margin-top:18px; }
.section-head .lead{ margin-top:20px; }
.center{ text-align:center; margin-inline:auto; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:15px;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  padding:15px 26px;
  border-radius:9px;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .25s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
  position:relative;
}
.btn svg{ width:16px; height:16px; transition:transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red));
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -12px var(--glow-red), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 18px 44px -14px var(--glow-red), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.btn-primary:hover svg{ transform:translateX(4px); }
.btn-ghost{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border-color:var(--line-2);
  color:var(--text);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-gold{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold));
  color:#241a06;
  font-weight:700;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -14px rgba(232,178,74,.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.btn-gold:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 18px 44px -16px rgba(232,178,74,.7); }
.btn-lg{ padding:17px 32px; font-size:16px; }
.btn-block{ width:100%; }

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0;
  z-index:100;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), backdrop-filter .3s;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(10,11,14,.82);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color:var(--line);
}
.nav-inner{
  max-width:var(--maxw);
  margin-inline:auto;
  padding:0 28px;
  height:208px;
  transition:height .35s var(--ease);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
}
.nav-logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; }
.nav-logo img{ height:180px; width:auto; transition:height .35s var(--ease); }
.nav.scrolled .nav-inner{ height:80px; }
.nav.scrolled .nav-logo img{ height:58px; }
.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.nav-link{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:15px;
  color:var(--text-2);
  padding:9px 15px;
  border-radius:8px;
  transition:color .2s, background .2s;
  position:relative;
}
.nav-link:hover{ color:var(--text); background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.nav-link.active{ color:var(--gold); }
.nav-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.nav-phone{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:var(--text-2);
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  transition:color .2s;
}
.nav-phone:hover{ color:var(--gold); }

.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column; gap:5px;
  background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  padding:8px; border-radius:8px;
}
.nav-toggle span{ width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--text); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .2s; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu{
  position:fixed; inset:0 0 0 auto;
  width:min(86vw, 360px);
  background:var(--bg-1);
  border-left:1px solid var(--line);
  z-index:99;
  transform:translateX(100%);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
  padding:104px 28px 40px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.mobile-menu.open{ transform:translateX(0); }
.mobile-menu a.m-link{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:20px; font-weight:600;
  padding:14px 4px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--text-2);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  transition:color .2s, padding-left .2s;
}
.mobile-menu a.m-link:hover{ color:var(--gold); padding-left:10px; }
.mobile-menu .m-foot{ margin-top:auto; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.mobile-menu .m-foot .btn{ width:100%; }
.scrim{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  z-index:98; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .35s, visibility .35s;
}
.scrim.open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }

/* ---------- chevron motif ---------- */
.chev{ display:inline-block; }
.chev svg{ display:block; }

/* ---------- cards ---------- */
.card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg-1));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:32px;
  position:relative;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0; height:2px; width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--gold));
  transition:width .4s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--line-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.card:hover::after{ width:100%; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer{
  background:var(--bg-1);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:80px 0 36px;
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.footer-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap:48px;
}
.footer-logo img{ height:42px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.footer-about{ color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; max-width:320px; }
.footer-col h4{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:12px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:20px;
}
.footer-col a, .footer-col p{
  display:block;
  color:var(--text-2);
  font-size:15px;
  padding:7px 0;
  transition:color .2s, transform .2s;
}
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--gold); transform:translateX(3px); }
.footer-bottom{
  margin-top:56px; padding-top:28px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  color:var(--muted-2); font-size:13.5px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
}
.footer-bottom a{ color:var(--muted); }
.footer-bottom a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.vet-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:var(--text-2);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  padding:7px 13px; border-radius:7px;
}
.vet-badge::before{ content:"★"; color:var(--gold); }

/* ---------- pills / chips ---------- */
.chip{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-2);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  padding:8px 14px; border-radius:100px;
}
.chip .dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); }
.chip .dot.red{ background:var(--red-bright); box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--red); animation:pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse{ 0%,100%{ opacity:1 } 50%{ opacity:.4 } }

/* ---------- reveal animation ----------
   Visible by DEFAULT. Only hidden once JS adds `.r` to <html> and is ready
   to animate them in — so content is never blank if JS is slow/absent. */
.reveal{ transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
html.r .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); }
html.r .reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal.d1{ transition-delay:.08s } .reveal.d2{ transition-delay:.16s }
.reveal.d3{ transition-delay:.24s } .reveal.d4{ transition-delay:.32s }
.reveal.d5{ transition-delay:.40s } .reveal.d6{ transition-delay:.48s }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html.r .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
}

/* ---------- generic grids ---------- */
.grid{ display:grid; gap:24px; }
.grid-2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
.grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
.grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }

/* ---------- page hero (interior) ---------- */
.page-hero{
  padding:244px 0 70px;
  position:relative;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; top:-40%; right:-10%;
  width:620px; height:620px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--glow-red), transparent 65%);
  opacity:.5; pointer-events:none;
}
.page-hero .crumb{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:22px;
}
.page-hero .crumb a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,76px); letter-spacing:-.035em; max-width:14ch; }
.page-hero .lead{ margin-top:24px; max-width:60ch; }

/* ---------- placeholder media ---------- */
.ph{
  position:relative;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 0 12px, transparent 12px 24px),
    var(--bg-2);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--muted-2);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  text-align:center; padding:24px;
}

/* ---------- utility ---------- */
.divider{ height:1px; background:var(--line); border:none; }
.flex{ display:flex; } .items-center{ align-items:center; } .gap-12{ gap:12px; } .gap-16{ gap:16px; }
.wrap{ flex-wrap:wrap; }
.mt-8{ margin-top:8px } .mt-16{ margin-top:16px } .mt-24{ margin-top:24px } .mt-40{ margin-top:40px } .mt-56{ margin-top:56px }
.hide-desktop{ display:none; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:248px 0 90px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-glow{
  position:absolute; top:-180px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-60%);
  width:900px; height:700px;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, var(--glow-red), transparent 62%);
  opacity:.55; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
.hero-chev{
  position:absolute; top:50%; right:-40px; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:min(46vw,520px); height:auto; opacity:.9; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-chev .hg2-anim{ }
.hero-inner{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;
  z-index:2;
}
.hero-copy .chip{ margin-bottom:28px; }
.hero-copy h1{ margin-bottom:0; }
.hero-copy .lead{ margin-top:26px; max-width:54ch; }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:38px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-meta{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:34px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--muted);
}
.hero-meta strong{ color:var(--gold); font-weight:500; }
.hero-meta-div{ width:1px; height:16px; background:var(--line-2); }

/* hero content is always visible by default — never gated on JS/animation.
   A subtle transition-based entrance still plays in real browsers via .in,
   but the safe end-state (visible) applies even if animations are paused. */
.hero .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* posture panel */
.hero-panel{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,30,38,.9), rgba(15,17,22,.96));
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:26px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.hero-panel::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224,30,55,.08), transparent 40%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hp-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:8px; }
.hp-title{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.2em; color:var(--text-2); }
.hp-live{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.12em; color:var(--red-bright); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; }
.hp-scan{
  height:2px; margin:14px 0 22px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  background-size:50% 100%; background-repeat:no-repeat;
  animation:scan 3.2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes scan{ 0%{ background-position:-60% 0 } 100%{ background-position:160% 0 } }
.hp-rows{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.hp-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:120px 1fr 64px; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.hp-label{ font-size:13px; color:var(--text-2); }
.hp-bar{ height:6px; border-radius:4px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); overflow:hidden; }
.hp-bar span{ display:block; height:100%; border-radius:4px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-deep), var(--red-bright)); }
.hp-val{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--muted); text-align:right; }
.hp-val.gold{ color:var(--gold); }
.hp-foot{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:24px; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.hp-foot > div{ flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; }
.hp-k{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--muted-2); }
.hp-v{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:15px; color:var(--text); }
.hp-v.gold{ color:var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   CREDENTIAL STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.strip{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--bg-1); }
.strip-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:32px; padding:26px 0; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.strip-label{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-2); white-space:nowrap; }
.strip-items{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.strip-items span{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:16px; color:var(--text-2); letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.strip-items i{ width:4px; height:4px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); opacity:.6; }

/* ============================================================
   THE GAP / STATS
   ============================================================ */
.gap-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:64px; align-items:center; }
.stat-stack{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }
.stat-card{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:24px; align-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg-1));
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 28px;
  transition:border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.stat-card:hover{ border-color:var(--line-gold); transform:translateX(4px); }
.stat-num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:46px; color:var(--gold); line-height:1; min-width:110px; letter-spacing:-.03em; }
.stat-card p{ font-size:15px; color:var(--text-2); margin:0; }
.link-arrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:16px; color:var(--gold);
  transition:gap .25s var(--ease);
}
.link-arrow svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.link-arrow:hover{ gap:14px; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES GRID
   ============================================================ */
.services-head{ display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; gap:40px; }
.services-head .lead{ max-width:38ch; }
.svc-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; }
.svc-card{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg-1));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:30px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
  overflow:hidden; min-height:260px;
}
.svc-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; height:3px; width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--gold)); transition:width .45s var(--ease);
}
.svc-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--line-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.svc-card:hover::after{ width:100%; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-ico{ color:var(--gold); border-color:var(--line-gold); background:rgba(232,178,74,.08); }
.svc-card:hover .svc-go{ color:var(--gold); gap:12px; }
.svc-no{ position:absolute; top:24px; right:26px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--muted-2); letter-spacing:.1em; }
.svc-badge{ position:absolute; top:22px; right:24px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#241a06; background:var(--gold); padding:4px 9px; border-radius:6px; font-weight:700; }
.svc-card--new .svc-no{ display:none; }
.svc-ico{
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:11px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--red-bright); margin-bottom:22px;
  transition:color .3s, border-color .3s, background .3s;
}
.svc-ico svg{ width:24px; height:24px; }
.svc-card h3{ font-size:21px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin-bottom:12px; }
.svc-card p{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--muted); margin:0; flex:1; }
.svc-go{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; margin-top:22px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-2); transition:gap .25s var(--ease), color .25s; }
.svc-go svg{ width:14px; height:14px; }

/* ============================================================
   ENGAGEMENT STEPS
   ============================================================ */
.steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr; gap:8px; align-items:stretch; }
.step{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg-1));
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:34px 30px;
  position:relative; transition:border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.step:hover{ border-color:var(--line-gold); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.step-no{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:.1em; }
.step h3{ font-size:23px; margin:14px 0 12px; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.step p{ font-size:15px; color:var(--text-2); margin-bottom:18px; }
.step-tag{ display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); border:1px solid var(--line-2); padding:6px 11px; border-radius:6px; }
.step-arrow{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--muted-2); width:48px; }
.step-arrow svg{ width:40px; height:24px; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT TEASER
   ============================================================ */
.about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr; gap:60px; align-items:center; }
.about-portrait{ position:relative; }
.about-cred{ position:absolute; bottom:18px; left:18px; }
.about-copy .h-section{ margin:18px 0 22px; }
.cred-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:30px; }
.cred{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; padding:16px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:11px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.015); transition:border-color .3s; }
.cred:hover{ border-color:var(--line-gold); }
.cred strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:19px; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }
.cred span{ font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIAL
   ============================================================ */
.quote-block{ max-width:920px; margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; position:relative; }
.quote-mark{ width:48px; height:48px; color:var(--red); opacity:.5; margin:0 auto 24px; }
.quote-text{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px); line-height:1.32; letter-spacing:-.02em; color:var(--text); }
.quote-by{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-top:34px; text-align:left; }
.quote-by{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-top:34px; text-align:left; }
.quote-avatar{ width:54px; height:54px; flex:none; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(232,178,74,.18), rgba(232,178,74,.06)); border:1px solid var(--line-gold); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:16px; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--gold); }
.quote-verified{ margin-left:6px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); border:1px solid var(--line-gold); background:rgba(232,178,74,.07); padding:6px 11px; border-radius:100px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; }
.quote-verified::before{ content:"✓"; font-size:11px; }
.quote-ph{ width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; background:repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0 6px, transparent 6px 12px), var(--bg-3); border:1px solid var(--line-2); }
.quote-by strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:16px; }
.quote-by span{ font-size:13px; }

/* ============================================================
   CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band{ position:relative; padding:120px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--bg-1); overflow:hidden; }
.cta-glow{ position:absolute; bottom:-260px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); width:1000px; height:560px; background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(224,30,55,.28), transparent 65%); pointer-events:none; }
.cta-inner{ max-width:760px; margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; position:relative; }
.cta-inner .h-section{ margin:18px 0 20px; }
.cta-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; margin-top:38px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — home components
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .svc-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .step-arrow{ transform:rotate(90deg); width:auto; height:40px; margin:0 auto; }
  .gap-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .about-portrait{ max-width:380px; }
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; }
  .hero-chev{ opacity:.35; }
  .services-head{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:18px; }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .svc-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cred-row{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:8px; }
  .stat-num{ font-size:40px; }
  .hero{ padding:130px 0 70px; }
  .cta-band{ padding:80px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.subnav{
  position:sticky; top:80px; z-index:50;
  background:rgba(10,11,14,.9);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.subnav-inner{ display:flex; gap:6px; overflow-x:auto; padding:14px 28px; scrollbar-width:none; }
.subnav-inner::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.subnav-inner a{
  white-space:nowrap;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--muted); padding:8px 14px; border-radius:7px;
  border:1px solid transparent; transition:color .2s, border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.subnav-inner a:hover{ color:var(--gold); border-color:var(--line-gold); background:rgba(232,178,74,.06); }

.svc-detail{ padding:96px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); scroll-margin-top:140px; position:relative; }
.svc-detail.alt{ background:var(--bg-1); }
.svc-detail--new{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(232,178,74,.04), var(--bg-1)); }
.svc-detail-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.55fr .9fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }
.svc-detail-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.svc-detail-no{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:15px; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:.1em; }
.svc-detail-main .h-section{ font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px); }
.svc-tagline{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13.5px; letter-spacing:.04em; margin:12px 0 22px; }
.svc-detail-main .lead{ max-width:60ch; }
.incl-title{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin:36px 0 18px; }
.incl-list{ list-style:none; display:grid; gap:13px; }
.incl-list li{ position:relative; padding-left:30px; color:var(--text-2); font-size:16px; }
.incl-list li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:7px;
  width:14px; height:9px;
  border-left:2px solid var(--gold); border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold);
  transform:rotate(-45deg);
}

.chip--gold{ border-color:var(--line-gold); color:var(--gold); }
.chip--gold .dot{ background:var(--gold); }

.facts-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg-1));
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:16px; padding:28px;
  position:sticky; top:150px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.fact{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; padding:16px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.fact:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.fact-k{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); }
.fact-v{ font-size:15px; color:var(--text); }

.tier-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-top:30px; }
.tier{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.02); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:22px; position:relative; transition:border-color .3s; }
.tier:hover{ border-color:var(--line-2); }
.tier--feature{ border-color:var(--line-gold); background:rgba(232,178,74,.04); }
.tier-tag{ display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#241a06; background:var(--gold); padding:3px 9px; border-radius:5px; margin-bottom:12px; font-weight:700; }
.tier h5{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:18px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:10px; }
.tier p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); margin:0; }

.frame-grid{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:26px; }
.frame{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.03em;
  color:var(--text-2);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  padding:10px 16px; border-radius:8px;
  transition:border-color .25s, color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.frame:hover{ border-color:var(--line-gold); color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* what we don't do */
.dont-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
.dont-list{ list-style:none; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px; }
.dont-list li{
  position:relative; padding:14px 16px 14px 42px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px;
  font-size:14.5px; color:var(--muted);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.012);
}
.dont-list li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid var(--muted-2);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 44%, var(--muted-2) 44%, var(--muted-2) 56%, transparent 56%);
}
/* partner-coordinated capabilities — gold "network node" marker */
.partner-list{ list-style:none; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px; }
.partner-list li{
  position:relative; padding:14px 16px 14px 46px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px;
  font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-2);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.012);
  transition:border-color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.partner-list li:hover{ border-color:var(--line-gold); transform:translateX(3px); }
.partner-list li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--gold);
}
.partner-list li::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:22px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:4px; height:4px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold);
}
@media (max-width:600px){ .partner-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .svc-detail-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .facts-card{ position:static; }
  .tier-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .dont-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .subnav{ top:0; }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .dont-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .svc-detail{ padding:64px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   INSURANCE URGENCY BAND (home)
   ============================================================ */
.insure-band{ position:relative; padding:96px 0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,#160a0c,var(--bg-1)); border-block:1px solid var(--line); overflow:hidden; }
.insure-glow{ position:absolute; top:-160px; left:-120px; width:620px; height:520px; background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--glow-red),transparent 64%); opacity:.5; pointer-events:none; }
.insure-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.insure-copy .lead{ max-width:54ch; }
.insure-card{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg-2),var(--bg-1)); border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:16px; padding:28px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.ic-head{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom:16px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.ic-title{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.13em; color:var(--text-2); }
.ic-status{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--red-bright); border:1px solid rgba(224,30,55,.4); background:rgba(224,30,55,.1); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:6px; }
.ic-list{ list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:15px; }
.ic-list li{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:13px; font-size:15px; color:var(--text-2); }
.ic-list li.no{ color:var(--muted); }
.ic-mark{ width:25px; height:25px; border-radius:7px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:13px; flex:none; }
.ic-list li.ok .ic-mark{ background:rgba(232,178,74,.12); border:1px solid var(--line-gold); color:var(--gold); }
.ic-list li.no .ic-mark{ background:rgba(224,30,55,.1); border:1px solid rgba(224,30,55,.4); color:var(--red-bright); }
.ic-foot{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-top:22px; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.ic-foot span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); }
.ic-foot strong{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--red-bright); font-weight:500; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .insure-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; } }

/* ============================================================
   WHY-VCISO COMPARISON + FAQ (home)
   ============================================================ */
.compare-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px; }
.compare-card{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg-2),var(--bg-1)); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; padding:26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease); }
.compare-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); }
.compare-card h3{ font-size:19px; margin:13px 0 10px; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.compare-card p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); flex:1; margin:0; line-height:1.55; }
.cc-tag{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-2); }
.cc-tag--gold{ color:var(--gold); }
.compare-flag{ margin-top:18px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--red-bright); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.compare-flag::before{ content:"✕"; font-size:11px; }
.compare-card--win{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(232,178,74,.09), var(--bg-1)); border-color:var(--line-gold); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.compare-card--win h3{ color:var(--gold); }
.compare-card--win p{ color:var(--text-2); }
.compare-cta{ margin-top:20px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:14px; color:var(--gold); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; transition:gap .25s var(--ease); }
.compare-cta:hover{ gap:12px; }
@media(max-width:980px){ .compare-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media(max-width:600px){ .compare-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.faq-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr; gap:52px; align-items:start; }
.faq-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.acc-item{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; background:var(--bg-1); overflow:hidden; transition:border-color .3s; }
.acc-item.open{ border-color:var(--line-gold); }
.acc-head{ width:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; padding:20px 24px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; text-align:left; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:17px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); transition:color .2s; }
.acc-head:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.acc-ico{ position:relative; width:16px; height:16px; flex:none; }
.acc-ico::before, .acc-ico::after{ content:""; position:absolute; background:var(--gold); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.acc-ico::before{ top:7px; left:0; width:16px; height:2px; }
.acc-ico::after{ left:7px; top:0; width:2px; height:16px; }
.acc-item.open .acc-ico::after{ transform:scaleY(0); }
.acc-body{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .4s var(--ease); }
.acc-item.open .acc-body{ max-height:340px; }
.acc-body p{ padding:0 24px 22px; color:var(--text-2); font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; margin:0; }
@media(max-width:900px){ .faq-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; } }

/* ============================================================
   WHY-VCISO COMPARISON + FAQ — end
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.about-hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; margin-top:30px; }
.about-hero-portrait{ position:relative; }
.portrait-img{ width:100%; border-radius:16px; border:1px solid var(--line-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); display:block; }
.portrait-tag{
  position:absolute; left:18px; bottom:18px; right:18px;
  background:rgba(10,11,14,.78); backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:11px; padding:14px 18px;
}
.portrait-tag strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:18px; }
.portrait-tag span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:.04em; }

.about-stats{ gap:18px; }
.abt-stat{ text-align:center; padding:18px; }
.abt-stat .stat-num{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:44px; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:-.03em; min-width:0; }
.abt-stat p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:8px; }

.narrow-col{ max-width:820px; }
.prose p{ font-size:18px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--text-2); margin-bottom:22px; }
.prose p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.prose strong{ color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }

.cred-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:18px; }
.cred-card{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:24px; align-items:start;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg-1));
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px;
  transition:border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.cred-card:hover{ border-color:var(--line-gold); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.cred-abbr{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:26px; color:var(--gold);
  border:1px solid var(--line-gold); border-radius:10px; padding:14px 8px;
  min-width:84px; text-align:center; letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.cred-card h3{ font-size:19px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.2; }
.cred-card p{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--muted); margin:0; }

.value-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg-1));
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:32px;
  transition:border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.value-card:hover{ border-color:var(--line-2); transform:translateY(-5px); }
.value-no{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:14px; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:.1em; }
.value-card h3{ font-size:22px; margin:14px 0 12px; }
.value-card p{ font-size:15px; color:var(--text-2); margin:0; }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .about-hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .about-hero-portrait{ max-width:400px; }
  .cred-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cred-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .about-stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .prose p{ font-size:16px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   INDUSTRIES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ind-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; }
.ind-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg-1));
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px;
  transition:border-color .35s, transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.ind-card::after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; height:3px; width:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--gold)); transition:width .4s var(--ease); }
.ind-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--line-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.ind-card:hover::after{ width:100%; }
.ind-card:hover .ind-ico{ color:var(--gold); border-color:var(--line-gold); background:rgba(232,178,74,.08); }
.ind-ico{
  width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--red-bright);
  margin-bottom:22px; transition:color .3s, border-color .3s, background .3s;
}
.ind-ico svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
.ind-card h3{ font-size:21px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ind-card p{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--muted); margin:0 0 18px; }
.ind-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:7px; }
.ind-tags span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--text-2); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:6px; padding:5px 9px; }
.ind-card--cta{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(232,178,74,.07), var(--bg-1)); border-color:var(--line-gold); }
.ind-card--cta h3{ color:var(--gold); }
.ind-card--cta .link-arrow{ margin-top:6px; }
.ideal-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:14px; }
.ideal{ display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; padding:22px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.012); }
.ideal-mark{ flex:none; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:9px; background:rgba(232,178,74,.1); border:1px solid var(--line-gold); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:700; font-size:15px; }
.ideal h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:16px; margin-bottom:5px; }
.ideal p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); margin:0; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .ind-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } .ideal-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .ind-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-hero{ position:relative; padding:232px 0 100px; overflow:hidden; }
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; margin-top:24px; }
.contact-aside h1{ font-size:clamp(36px,4.6vw,58px); }
.contact-aside .lead{ margin-top:20px; }

.contact-cards{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px; margin-top:36px; }
.contact-card{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:16px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.015);
  transition:border-color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s;
}
.contact-card:hover{ border-color:var(--line-gold); transform:translateY(-3px); background:rgba(232,178,74,.04); }
.cc-ico{ flex:none; width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--line-2); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--red-bright); }
.cc-ico svg{ width:21px; height:21px; }
.contact-card:hover .cc-ico{ color:var(--gold); border-color:var(--line-gold); }
.cc-k{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); }
.cc-v{ display:block; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text); margin-top:3px; font-weight:500; }
.contact-card--wide{ grid-column:1 / -1; }

.contact-assure{ margin-top:30px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.assure-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-2); }
.ar-mark{ flex:none; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(232,178,74,.12); border:1px solid var(--line-gold); color:var(--gold); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; }

/* form */
.contact-form-wrap{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg-1));
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:18px; padding:38px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); position:relative;
}
.form-title{ font-size:26px; font-weight:700; }
.form-sub{ font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); margin:8px 0 28px; }
.req{ color:var(--red-bright); }
.field-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.field{ margin-bottom:18px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.field label{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:var(--text-2); margin-bottom:8px; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select{
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:15px; color:var(--text);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025); border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:10px;
  padding:13px 15px; width:100%;
  transition:border-color .2s, background .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:120px; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder{ color:var(--muted-2); }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--gold);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(232,178,74,.14);
}
.select-wrap{ position:relative; }
.select-wrap select{ appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; cursor:pointer; padding-right:42px; }
.sel-caret{ position:absolute; right:14px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); width:18px; height:18px; color:var(--muted); pointer-events:none; }
.field-err{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--red-bright); margin-top:7px; display:none; }
.field.invalid input, .field.invalid textarea{ border-color:var(--red); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(224,30,55,.12); }
.field.invalid .field-err{ display:block; }
.form-fine{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted-2); margin-top:16px; text-align:center; }
.form-fine a{ color:var(--gold); }

.form-success{ display:none; text-align:center; padding:40px 10px; }
.form-success.show{ display:block; animation:fadeUp .5s var(--ease); }
@keyframes fadeUp{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px) } to{ opacity:1; transform:none } }
.success-mark{ width:68px; height:68px; margin:0 auto 22px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(232,178,74,.12); border:1px solid var(--line-gold); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold); }
.success-mark svg{ width:32px; height:32px; }
.form-success h2{ font-size:25px; margin-bottom:12px; }
.form-success p{ color:var(--text-2); max-width:42ch; margin:0 auto; font-size:15px; }
.form-success a{ color:var(--gold); }

/* honeypot — visually hidden, still in DOM for bots */
.hp-field{ position:absolute; left:-9999px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; }

/* submit button loading state */
.btn-spinner{ display:none; width:17px; height:17px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); border-top-color:#fff; animation:spin .7s linear infinite; }
@keyframes spin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }
.btn.is-loading .btn-label{ opacity:.75; }
.btn.is-loading .btn-arrow{ display:none; }
.btn.is-loading .btn-spinner{ display:inline-block; }
.btn.is-loading{ pointer-events:none; }

/* inline error / fallback message */
.form-error{ display:none; align-items:flex-start; gap:12px; margin-top:16px; padding:15px 17px; border:1px solid rgba(224,30,55,.4); background:rgba(224,30,55,.08); border-radius:11px; font-size:14px; color:var(--text-2); line-height:1.5; }
.form-error.show{ display:flex; animation:fadeUp .35s var(--ease); }
.form-error .fe-ico{ flex:none; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--red); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:13px; }
.form-error a{ color:var(--gold); }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .contact-hero{ padding:120px 0 70px; }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .contact-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .field-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; }
  .contact-form-wrap{ padding:24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   LEGAL / PRIVACY PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.legal-updated{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:18px; }
.legal-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:240px 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }
.legal-toc{ position:sticky; top:110px; }
.legal-toc h4{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:16px; }
.legal-toc a{ display:block; font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); padding:7px 0 7px 14px; border-left:1px solid var(--line); transition:color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.legal-toc a:hover{ color:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); }
.legal-body{ max-width:760px; }
.legal-intro{ font-size:18px; color:var(--text-2); line-height:1.7; padding-bottom:28px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); margin-bottom:14px; }
.legal-body h2{ font-size:24px; font-weight:700; margin:42px 0 16px; scroll-margin-top:110px; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.legal-body p{ font-size:16px; color:var(--text-2); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:16px; }
.legal-body ul{ list-style:none; margin:0 0 18px; display:grid; gap:11px; }
.legal-body li{ position:relative; padding-left:26px; color:var(--text-2); font-size:16px; line-height:1.6; }
.legal-body li::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:4px; top:11px; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); }
.legal-body strong{ color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }
.legal-contact-card{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg-2),var(--bg-1)); border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:12px; padding:24px; margin:8px 0 24px; }
.legal-contact-card p{ margin-bottom:6px; }
.legal-contact-card a{ color:var(--gold); }
.legal-disclaimer{ font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); font-style:italic; border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:24px; margin-top:32px; }
@media (max-width:860px){
  .legal-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .legal-toc{ position:static; }
  .legal-toc{ display:none; }
}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:40px; }
  .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav-links, .nav-phone{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .nav-inner, .nav.scrolled .nav-inner{ height:104px; }
  .nav-logo img, .nav.scrolled .nav-logo img{ height:76px; }
  .hero{ padding-top:150px; }
  .page-hero{ padding-top:150px; }
  .contact-hero{ padding-top:140px; }
  .hide-mobile{ display:none; }
  .hide-desktop{ display:block; }
  .section{ padding:84px 0; }
  .grid-3{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .grid-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  body{ font-size:16px; }
  .container{ padding-inline:20px; }
  .nav-inner, .nav.scrolled .nav-inner{ padding:0 20px; height:88px; }
  .nav-logo img, .nav.scrolled .nav-logo img{ height:62px; }
  .hero{ padding-top:128px; }
  .page-hero{ padding-top:128px; }
  .contact-hero{ padding-top:120px; }
  .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .card{ padding:24px; }
  .section{ padding:68px 0; }
}