/* =========================================================
   Kernel Engineering Canada Inc. — design system
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* Brand colors, engineering-office palette (cool, technical, distinct from warm-cream sites) */
  --ink: #0d1620;
  --ink-2: #1a2532;
  --slate: #46586a;
  --muted: #5d6c78;
  --muted-2: #8896a1;

  --steel: #25405a;
  --steel-2: #34516e;
  --teal: #0c3d4f;
  --teal-2: #16596f;
  --teal-3: #2a7d97;
  --cyan: #a9d3df;
  --cyan-soft: #dceef4;
  --blueprint: #1e3a4f;

  --paper: #ffffff;
  --paper-2: #f1f4f8;   /* cool drafting paper, replaces the warm cream */
  --paper-3: #e3e8ee;
  --rule: #0d1620;

  --line: rgba(13, 22, 32, 0.10);
  --line-strong: rgba(13, 22, 32, 0.22);
  --line-on-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --grid: rgba(30, 58, 79, 0.06);

  /* Smaller radii — sharper, more architectural */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 10px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(13, 22, 32, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 28px rgba(13, 22, 32, 0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 28px 70px rgba(13, 22, 32, 0.10);

  --max: 1240px;
  --gutter: 24px;
  --header-h: 80px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  --t-fast: 160ms;
  --t-med: 280ms;

}

/* -----  Base  ----- */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  font-family: "Manrope", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, svg, iframe, video { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--teal-3);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: 0; }
hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin: 0; }

.container { width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 2 * var(--gutter))); margin-inline: auto; }
.section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-tight { padding: 64px 0; }
.section-soft { background: var(--paper-2); }
.section-ink { background: var(--ink); color: #e7ecf0; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .section-tight { padding: 48px 0; }
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 8px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  z-index: 200;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 12px; }

/* -----  Typography  ----- */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { margin: 0 0 18px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.018em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(38px, 5.4vw, 64px); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -0.022em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 46px); line-height: 1.10; }
h3 { font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.30; letter-spacing: -0.012em; }
h4 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--slate); }
p { margin: 0 0 16px; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
strong { font-weight: 700; }

.kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-2);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal-2);
}
.kicker.on-dark { color: var(--cyan); }
.kicker.on-dark::before { background: var(--cyan); }

/* Corner-bracket decoration (still available for occasional use) */
.brackets {
  position: relative;
  padding: 18px 22px;
}
.brackets::before,
.brackets::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-color: var(--teal-2);
  border-style: solid;
}
.brackets::before { top: 0; left: 0; border-width: 1.5px 0 0 1.5px; }
.brackets::after  { bottom: 0; right: 0; border-width: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0; }
.lede { font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 19px); color: var(--ink-2); max-width: 64ch; line-height: 1.6; }
.lede-on-dark { color: #c4cfd6; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.accent { color: var(--teal-2); }

.section-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  margin: 0 0 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-head > div:first-child { max-width: 760px; }
.section-head .lede { margin-top: 8px; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 32px; }
}

/* -----  Header / navigation  ----- */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 60;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.93);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.top-strip {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #d6dde3;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.top-strip .container {
  min-height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.top-strip a {
  color: inherit;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.top-strip a:hover { color: #fff; }
.top-strip a svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; opacity: 0.85; }
.top-strip .sep {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1px;
  height: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.top-strip strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

.nav-wrap {
  min-height: var(--header-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
}
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.brand img { width: auto; height: 44px; }
.brand.footer-brand img { height: 56px; }

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.site-nav > a, .nav-trigger {
  position: relative;
  color: inherit;
  padding: 8px 0;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.site-nav > a::after,
.nav-trigger::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal-2);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.site-nav > a:hover::after,
.site-nav > a:focus-visible::after,
.nav-trigger:hover::after,
.nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-trigger::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.site-nav > a:hover, .nav-trigger:hover { color: var(--teal-2); }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.nav-toggle svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.nav-toggle .icon-close { display: none; }

.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nav-trigger::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-right: 1.6px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 1.6px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);
  order: 2;
  margin-left: 6px;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-trigger::before { transform: rotate(-135deg) translateY(2px); }

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: -16px;
  width: 360px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease), visibility var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.dropdown-menu a span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--paper-2); }
.dropdown-menu a::after { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .site-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(var(--header-h));
    left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 16px 24px 28px;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: none;
  }
  .site-nav.is-open { display: flex; }
  .site-nav > a, .nav-trigger { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .site-nav > a::after, .nav-trigger::after { display: none; }
  .nav-dropdown { width: 100%; }
  .nav-trigger { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0 0 8px;
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .nav-cta { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 14px; }
  .site-header.is-menu-open .nav-toggle .icon-open { display: none; }
  .site-header.is-menu-open .nav-toggle .icon-close { display: block; }
}

/* -----  Buttons  ----- */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease), color var(--t-fast) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}
.btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -5px -5px auto auto;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--ink);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover::after { opacity: 0.45; transform: translate(-2px, 2px); }
.btn-primary::after, .btn-teal::after, .btn-on-dark::after, .btn-outline-on-dark::after { display: none; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
.btn-teal { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; border-color: var(--teal); }
.btn-teal:hover { background: var(--teal-2); border-color: var(--teal-2); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.btn-on-dark { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); border-color: #fff; }
.btn-on-dark:hover { background: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-outline-on-dark { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.btn-outline-on-dark:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: #fff; }
.btn-lg { min-height: 54px; padding: 14px 26px; font-size: 15px; }
.btn-full { width: 100%; }

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-2);
  font-size: 14.5px;
}
.text-link::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.text-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.text-link.on-dark { color: var(--cyan); }

/* -----  Hero carousel  ----- */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--paper-2) 100%);
  padding: 64px 0 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.hero-head { max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.hero-head .lede { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.hero h1 .accent { color: var(--teal-2); }
.hero .lede { margin-top: 14px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 32px; justify-content: center; }

/* Sliding image carousel (3D arc) */
.image-arc {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 36px auto 0;
  padding: 36px 0 48px;
  perspective: 1800px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.image-arc-stage {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(280px, 38vw, 480px);
  width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 2 * var(--gutter)));
  margin: 0 auto;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.image-arc-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: clamp(320px, 52vw, 720px);
  height: 100%;
  margin-left: clamp(-360px, -26vw, -360px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 760ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1),
              opacity 480ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1),
              filter 760ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transform: translateX(0) translateZ(-700px) rotateY(0deg) scale(.6);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.image-arc-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}
/* Centered label over the image, like before */
.image-arc-slide .arc-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 18px);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 480ms var(--ease);
  text-align: center;
}
.image-arc-slide.is-active {
  transform: translateX(0) translateZ(70px) rotateY(0deg) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.image-arc-slide.is-active .arc-label { opacity: 1; }
.image-arc-slide.is-prev {
  transform: translateX(-58%) translateZ(-50px) rotateY(22deg) scale(.86);
  opacity: 0.6;
  filter: saturate(.9);
  z-index: 7;
}
.image-arc-slide.is-next {
  transform: translateX(58%) translateZ(-50px) rotateY(-22deg) scale(.86);
  opacity: 0.6;
  filter: saturate(.9);
  z-index: 7;
}
.image-arc-slide.is-prev-2 {
  transform: translateX(-92%) translateZ(-180px) rotateY(34deg) scale(.7);
  opacity: 0.25;
  filter: saturate(.7);
  z-index: 4;
}
.image-arc-slide.is-next-2 {
  transform: translateX(92%) translateZ(-180px) rotateY(-34deg) scale(.7);
  opacity: 0.25;
  filter: saturate(.7);
  z-index: 4;
}
.image-arc-slide.is-hidden {
  transform: translateX(0) translateZ(-700px) scale(.5);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.image-arc-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  width: max-content;
}
.image-arc-controls button {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.image-arc-controls button:hover {
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.image-arc-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 7px;
  align-items: center;
}
.image-arc-dots button {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  background: var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease), width var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.image-arc-dots button.is-active {
  width: 22px;
  background: var(--ink);
}
.image-arc-dots button:hover:not(.is-active) { background: var(--muted); }

.trust-band {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff;
}
.trust-band .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.trust-band .cell {
  padding: 26px 26px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.trust-band .cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.trust-band .cell.peo {
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.trust-band .cell.peo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
}
.trust-band .cell.peo .peo-meta strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.trust-band .cell.peo .peo-meta span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: block;
}
.trust-band strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.trust-band span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .trust-band .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .trust-band .cell { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .trust-band .cell:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 840px) {
  .trust-band .container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-band .cell:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
  .trust-band .cell:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
}

/* -----  Services bento  ----- */

.services-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.bento-featured {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13,22,32,0.10);
}
.bento-featured:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.bento-featured .media {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bento-featured .media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 600ms var(--ease);
}
.bento-featured:hover .media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.bento-featured .media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,24,32,0.10) 0%, rgba(11,24,32,0.78) 92%);
}
.bento-featured .label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal-2);
  z-index: 2;
}
.bento-featured .body {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: 28px 30px 32px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.bento-featured h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.bento-featured p {
  color: #d6dde3;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 52ch;
}
.bento-featured .card-link {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.bento-featured .card-link::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.bento-featured .card-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

.bento-grid-small {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.bento-mini {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 248px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.bento-mini::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 22px; right: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal-2);
  transform: scaleX(0.18);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 320ms var(--ease);
}
.bento-mini:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--teal-2);
}
.bento-mini:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.bento-mini .glyph {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--cyan-soft);
  color: var(--teal-2);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.bento-mini .glyph svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.bento-mini h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.bento-mini p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.bento-mini .card-link {
  color: var(--teal-2);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.bento-mini .card-link::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.bento-mini .card-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .services-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bento-featured { min-height: 460px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .bento-grid-small { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -----  Deliverables  ----- */

.deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.deliverable {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 20px 20px;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.deliverable::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; left: -1px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--teal-2);
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--teal-2);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.deliverable:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--teal-2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.deliverable:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.deliverable .glyph {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--cyan-soft);
  color: var(--teal-2);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.deliverable .glyph svg {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  fill: none; stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.deliverable .num {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--teal-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.deliverable h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.deliverable p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .deliverables-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .deliverables-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -----  Process timeline  ----- */

.process-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  border-left: 1.5px dashed var(--line-strong);
  margin-left: 24px;
}
.process-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
  padding: 24px 0 48px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-row:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.process-step-no {
  position: relative;
  margin-left: -24px;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-2);
  color: var(--teal-2);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-row h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.process-row p {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  max-width: 70ch;
}
.process-row ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 6px 28px;
}
.process-row ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.process-row ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--cyan);
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .process-row { grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: 18px; padding-bottom: 36px; }
  .process-row ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -----  Permits workflow  ----- */

.permit-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.permit-step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.permit-step:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--teal-3); }
.permit-step .pill {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.permit-step h4 { font-size: 17px; margin: 0; }
.permit-step p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .permit-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .permit-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* -----  Precision / capture (dark band)  ----- */

.precision {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 380px at 12% 0%, rgba(12,61,79,0.7) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(900px 360px at 90% 100%, rgba(42,125,151,0.45) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, #06121a 100%);
  color: #e7ecf0;
}
.precision .kicker { color: var(--cyan); }
.precision .kicker::before { background: var(--cyan); }
.precision h2, .precision h3, .precision h4 { color: #fff; }
.precision p { color: #c4cfd6; }
.precision .precision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.precision-figure {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background: #0a1620;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
.precision-figure img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.precision-figure .badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 16px;
  background: rgba(11, 24, 32, 0.82);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
.spec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.spec-cell {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
}
.spec-cell strong {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.spec-cell span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #aab7c1;
}
.format-row {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 22px;
}
.format-row span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #d4dde3;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .precision .precision-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}

/* -----  Comparison strip (DWG / RVT)  ----- */

.comparison {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.comparison-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.comparison-card .img-frame {
  background: #0d1820;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  padding: 12px;
}
.comparison-card .img-frame.light { background: #f3efe6; }
.comparison-card img {
  width: 100%; height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.comparison-card .meta {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}
.comparison-card h4 { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; }
.comparison-card .meta span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .comparison { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* -----  Portfolio gallery (masonry-ish) ----- */

.gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 160px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper-3);
  cursor: zoom-in;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 600ms var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.gallery-item .tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.gallery-item.size-lg { grid-column: span 7; grid-row: span 3; }
.gallery-item.size-md { grid-column: span 5; grid-row: span 3; }
.gallery-item.size-sm { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 2; }
.gallery-item.size-wide { grid-column: span 8; grid-row: span 2; }
.gallery-item.size-tall { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 3; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 130px; }
  .gallery-item.size-lg { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 3; }
  .gallery-item.size-md, .gallery-item.size-tall { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 3; }
  .gallery-item.size-sm { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 2; }
  .gallery-item.size-wide { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 2; }
}

/* -----  Audience grid  ----- */

.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.audience-cell {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 170px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.audience-cell::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px; right: -1px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--teal-2);
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--teal-2);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.audience-cell:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--teal-2); }
.audience-cell:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.audience-cell .num {
  font-family: inherit;
  width: auto; height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--teal-2);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 11px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.audience-cell .num::before {
  content: "";
  width: 16px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal-2);
}
.audience-cell h4 { font-size: 16px; margin: 0; }
.audience-cell p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .audience-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .audience-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* -----  Coverage chips  ----- */

.coverage-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0;
}
.coverage-chip {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease), background var(--t-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), color var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.coverage-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); background: var(--paper-2); border-color: var(--teal-2); }

/* -----  FAQ ----- */

.faq-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.faq-item.is-open { border-color: var(--teal-3); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.faq-q .marker {
  position: relative;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-q .marker::before,
.faq-q .marker::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--teal-2);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.faq-q .marker::before { top: 7px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; }
.faq-q .marker::after { left: 7px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease); }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-q .marker::after { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.faq-a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-a { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.faq-a-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 22px;
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-a-inner { padding: 0 22px 22px; }
.faq-a-inner p { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 15px; }
.faq-a-inner ul { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px; }
.faq-a-inner ul li { margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* -----  Quote form / contact  ----- */

.quote-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper-2) 0%, #fff 100%);
}
.quote-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.quote-copy h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.contact-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-2);
}
.contact-card p { margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); }
.contact-card a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(11,24,32,0.18); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.contact-card a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--teal-2); }

.quote-form {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.form-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-row label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-2); }
.form-row input,
.form-row select,
.form-row textarea {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.form-row input:focus,
.form-row select:focus,
.form-row textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(22, 89, 111, 0.14);
  outline: none;
}
.form-row textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.form-row.two-inputs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.form-row.two-inputs > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-row .file-help { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.optional-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 6px;
  padding: 1px 7px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.file-drop {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper-2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease), background var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.file-drop:hover,
.file-drop.is-drag {
  border-color: var(--teal-2);
  background: var(--cyan-soft);
}
.file-drop input[type="file"] {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  border: 0;
}
.file-drop-icon {
  color: var(--teal-2);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}
.file-drop-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.file-drop-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); }
.file-drop-text strong { color: var(--teal-2); font-weight: 700; }
.file-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 8px 0 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.file-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 13.5px;
}
.file-list .file-name {
  flex: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.file-list .file-size { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12.5px; }
.file-list .file-remove {
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 0 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.file-list .file-remove:hover { color: #b3261e; }
.form-status {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  min-height: 20px;
}
.form-status.is-error { color: #b3261e; }
.form-status.is-ok { color: #16734a; }
.hidden-field {
  position: absolute;
  left: -10000px;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  opacity: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .quote-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .quote-form { padding: 24px 22px; }
  .form-row.two-inputs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -----  CTA strip  ----- */

.cta-strip {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 320px at 8% 10%, rgba(42,125,151,0.55) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(900px 320px at 92% 90%, rgba(12,61,79,0.55) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, #050f17 100%);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.cta-strip h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-strip p { color: #c4cfd6; max-width: 60ch; margin: 8px auto 28px; }

/* -----  Footer  ----- */

.site-footer {
  background: #0b1620;
  color: #c4cfd6;
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 36px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.footer-grid .brand img { opacity: 0.95; height: 56px; width: auto; }
.footer-grid > div p { color: #aab7c1; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 14px; max-width: 36ch; }
.footer-peo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.footer-peo img {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.55;
}
img.peo-badge {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 6px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  img.peo-badge { display: none; }
}
.footer-grid h5 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-grid a {
  display: block;
  color: #c4cfd6;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.footer-grid a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #8896a1;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom .links { display: inline-flex; gap: 18px; }
.footer-bottom a { color: inherit; transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}

/* -----  Quote modal  ----- */

.modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 14, 20, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: none;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 220;
  padding: 6vh 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 220ms var(--ease);
}
.modal.is-open { display: flex; opacity: 1; }
.modal-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  width: min(960px, 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(.98);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 320ms var(--ease), opacity 240ms var(--ease);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
}
.modal.is-open .modal-card { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
.modal-aside {
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 320px at 20% 0%, rgba(42,125,151,0.55) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal) 0%, #082a37 100%);
  color: #e7ecf0;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.modal-aside .kicker { color: var(--cyan); }
.modal-aside .kicker::before { background: var(--cyan); }
.modal-aside h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.modal-aside p { color: #c4cfd6; font-size: 14.5px; }
.modal-aside ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 18px 0 0; }
.modal-aside ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #d4dde3;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.modal-aside ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 8px;
  width: 12px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--cyan);
}
.modal-aside .aside-foot {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #aab7c1;
}
.modal-aside .aside-foot a { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.modal-body {
  padding: 32px 30px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.modal-body h3 { font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.modal-body p.lead { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 14px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.modal-close:hover { background: var(--paper-3); }
.modal-body .form-row { gap: 6px; }
.modal-body .form-row input,
.modal-body .form-row select,
.modal-body .form-row textarea { font-size: 14.5px; padding: 11px 12px; }
.modal-body .form-row.two-inputs { gap: 12px; }
.modal-body textarea { min-height: 110px; }
.modal-body .form-status { min-height: 18px; font-size: 13.5px; }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .modal-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .modal-aside { display: none; }
  .modal-body { padding: 28px 22px; }
}

/* -----  Lightbox  ----- */

.lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 14, 20, 0.92);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 200;
  padding: 24px;
}
.lightbox.is-open { display: flex; }
.lightbox img {
  max-width: 95vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; right: 22px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }

/* -----  Sub-page hero  ----- */

.page-hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 360px at 12% 0%, rgba(12,61,79,0.65) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(900px 360px at 88% 100%, rgba(42,125,151,0.40) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, #06121a 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 96px 0 84px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  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);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero .kicker { color: var(--cyan); }
.page-hero .kicker::before { background: var(--cyan); }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; max-width: 22ch; }
.page-hero .lede { color: #c4cfd6; max-width: 70ch; margin-top: 18px; }
.page-hero .hero-actions { margin-top: 28px; }

.crumbs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #8896a1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.crumbs a { color: #c4cfd6; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: #fff; }
.crumbs span { color: #6a7783; }

/* -----  Service detail page  ----- */

.service-overview {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.service-overview .figure {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--paper-2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}
.service-overview .figure img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.service-overview .figure .badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: rgba(11,24,32,0.85);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.service-overview h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.bullet-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.bullet-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.bullet-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 14px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal-2);
}
.spec-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.spec-list .cell {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 14px 16px;
}
.spec-list .cell strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.spec-list .cell span { display: block; margin-top: 2px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .service-overview { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

/* Reveal-on-scroll */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 700ms var(--ease), transform 700ms var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-24px); transition: opacity 700ms var(--ease), transform 700ms var(--ease); }
.reveal-left.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.reveal-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(24px); transition: opacity 700ms var(--ease), transform 700ms var(--ease); }
.reveal-right.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.reveal-scale { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.96); transition: opacity 700ms var(--ease), transform 700ms var(--ease); }
.reveal-scale.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* Staggered children: parent gets .stagger, children with .stagger-item animate in sequence */
.stagger .stagger-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 600ms var(--ease), transform 600ms var(--ease);
}
.stagger.is-in .stagger-item { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.stagger.is-in .stagger-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.stagger.is-in .stagger-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.stagger.is-in .stagger-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.stagger.is-in .stagger-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.stagger.is-in .stagger-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 320ms; }
.stagger.is-in .stagger-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.stagger.is-in .stagger-item:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 480ms; }
.stagger.is-in .stagger-item:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 560ms; }
.stagger.is-in .stagger-item:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 640ms; }
.stagger.is-in .stagger-item:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 720ms; }

/* Process timeline animated line */
.process-flow { position: relative; }
.process-flow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1.5px;
  background: var(--teal-2);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 1400ms var(--ease);
}
.process-flow.is-in::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.process-flow { border-left: 0; }

/* Subtle drift on bento featured background */
@keyframes kfDrift {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1.02); }
  50%  { transform: translate3d(-1%, -1%, 0) scale(1.06); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1.02); }
}
.bento-featured .media img { animation: kfDrift 18s var(--ease) infinite; }

/* Float in trust band cells */
.trust-band .cell { transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease); }
.trust-band .cell:hover { background: var(--paper-2); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-scale,
  .stagger .stagger-item { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .process-flow::before { transform: scaleY(1); transition: none; }
  .bento-featured .media img { animation: none; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* ----- Alternating feature rows (used on About to break up box grids) ----- */

.feature-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.feature-row:first-of-type { border-top: 0; padding-top: 24px; }
.feature-row.reverse { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr); }
.feature-row.reverse > div:first-child { order: 2; }
.feature-row .feature-copy h3 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.feature-row .feature-copy p { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 16px; }
.feature-row .feature-copy ul.bullet-list { margin-top: 14px; }
.feature-row .visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 280px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 240px at 25% 20%, rgba(42,125,151,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, var(--paper-2) 0%, var(--paper-3) 100%);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.feature-row .visual.dark {
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 240px at 25% 20%, rgba(42,125,151,0.45) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, var(--ink) 0%, #07131c 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.feature-row .visual .stat-stack {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
}
.feature-row .visual .stat {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.feature-row .visual.dark .stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
.feature-row .visual .stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.feature-row .visual.dark .stat strong { color: #fff; }
.feature-row .visual .stat span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.feature-row .visual.dark .stat span { color: #aab7c1; }
.feature-row .visual .quote-block {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 32ch;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.feature-row .visual .quote-block::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 4px; bottom: 4px;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--teal-2);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.feature-row .visual .quote-block .who {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.feature-row .visual.dark .quote-block { color: #fff; }
.feature-row .visual.dark .quote-block .who { color: #aab7c1; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .feature-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; padding: 36px 0; }
  .feature-row.reverse > div:first-child { order: 0; }
  .feature-row .visual { min-height: 220px; padding: 22px; }
}

/* Service-page figure: display the image at its natural ratio inside a soft frame so nothing is cropped */
.service-overview .figure {
  background: #f5f7fa;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.service-overview .figure img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
/* Caption styling kept available if needed elsewhere */
.figure .caption {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.figure-cluster {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.figure-cluster .figure:nth-child(1) { grid-row: span 2; }
.figure-cluster .figure img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.figure-cluster .figure {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .figure-cluster { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto auto; }
  .figure-cluster .figure:nth-child(1) { grid-row: auto; }
}

/* Utility */
.center { text-align: center; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-8 { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }