/* ==========================================================================
   VIRAL ADVICE MEDIA  -  Site styles
   Loaded after Bootstrap so these brand rules win on the cascade.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ----- Design tokens ----- */
:root {
  --cream:      #FBF8F2;
  --cream-2:    #F1EBDF;
  --ink:        #15292B;
  --ink-deep:   #0e1c1e;
  --teal:       #2E6E76;
  --teal-dark:  #1F555C;
  --teal-deep:  #1E4F58;
  --teal-line:  #244247;
  --aqua:       #589AA2;
  --aqua-light: #8FCAD1;
  --cyan:       #9FD2D9;
  --border:     #E4DCCD;
  --muted:      #5A6562; /* darkened from #6B7572 to clear WCAG AA (4.5:1) on cream backgrounds */
  --white:      #ffffff;

  --maxw: 1340px;
  --pad: 6vw;

  --font-head: "Bricolage Grotesque", "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "Space Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
  --shadow-card: 0 18px 40px -24px rgba(21, 41, 43, .35);
}

/* ----- Bootstrap variable overrides (keep the brand look) ----- */
body {
  --bs-body-font-family: var(--font-body);
  --bs-body-color: var(--ink);
  --bs-body-bg: var(--cream);
}

/* ----- Base ----- */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 2px; }

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
  position: fixed; top: -100px; left: 12px; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600; transition: top .25s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 12px; }

@view-transition {
  navigation: auto;
}

/* ----- Layout containers (override Bootstrap, mirror the design) ----- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: calc(var(--maxw) + var(--pad) * 2);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--pad);
}
.container--narrow { max-width: calc(980px + var(--pad) * 2); }

.section { padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 128px) 0; }
.section--dark   { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }
.section--cream2 { background: var(--cream-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.section--teal   { background: var(--teal-deep); color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

/* ----- Shared typography blocks ----- */
.eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.eyebrow--light { color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .9); }
.eyebrow__line { width: 28px; height: 2px; background: var(--teal); display: block; flex: none; }
.eyebrow__line--cyan { background: var(--cyan); }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1; font-size: clamp(36px, 5.4vw, 76px); margin: 22px 0 10px; max-width: 900px;
}
.section-title--light { color: #fff; }
.section-lead { max-width: 560px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 18px 0 0; }
.section--dark .section-lead, .section--teal .section-lead { color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .8); }

/* ----- Buttons ----- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1;
  transition: background-color .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease),
              border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.btn--lg { padding: 17px 28px; font-size: 16px; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--teal-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--dark { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.btn--dark:hover { background: var(--ink-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 200;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  background: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background-color .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { background: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -22px rgba(21, 41, 43, .5); }
.site-header.is-hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }
.site-header__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding-top: 12px; padding-bottom: 12px; }
.brand { grid-column: 1; justify-self: start; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.brand__logo { height: 52px; width: auto; display: block; }
.header-right { grid-column: 3; justify-self: end; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.header-cta { white-space: nowrap; }

/* ----- Primary navigation (mega menu), centered ----- */
.site-nav { grid-column: 2; justify-self: center; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
.site-nav > a,
.nav-primary { color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; padding: 6px 0; transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.site-nav > a:hover, .nav-primary:hover { color: var(--teal); }

.nav-dropdown { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.nav-drop-button {
  background: none; border: none; padding: 6px 4px; cursor: pointer; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
}
.nav-drop-button:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.nav-caret { font-size: 10px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-caret,
.nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--teal); }

/* Mega panel - drops full width under the header */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--cream); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 44px -30px rgba(21, 41, 43, .5);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px); pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), visibility .3s;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .mega-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .mega-menu,
.nav-dropdown.is-open .mega-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
/* Invisible bridge across the gap so moving from the item to the panel keeps it open */
.mega-menu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 100%; height: 26px; }

/* ----- "Company" dropdown: same mega-menu mechanism + look as the others.
   The trigger is a <button> (there is no single Company landing page), styled
   to match the .nav-primary links. ----- */
.nav-company-label { background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; font: inherit; text-align: left; }

/* Company panel is compact and right-aligned to the container's content edge
   (where the nav/Contact button ends), so it sits neatly on the right under the
   Company item instead of stretching left or spilling past the content edge.
   It drops flush under the bar (top: 100%) and reuses the .mega-menu bridge, so
   there is no hover gap. Desktop only - on mobile it falls back to the standard
   full-width accordion shared by the other menus. */
@media (min-width: 1201px) {
  .mega-menu--company {
    left: auto;
    right: max(var(--pad), calc((100vw - var(--maxw)) / 2));
    width: min(420px, 92vw);
  }
  .mega-menu--company .mega-grid { padding: 24px 26px 28px; max-width: none; margin: 0; }
  .mega-menu--company.mega-cols-2 .mega-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; }
}

/* Featured CTA card inside the Company menu */
.mega-col--feature { display: flex; padding: 0; }
.mega-col--feature + .mega-col,
.mega-col + .mega-col--feature { border-left: 0; }
.mega-feature {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); border-radius: 6px; padding: 22px 24px;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.mega-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.mega-feature__eyebrow { font: 700 .66rem var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); }
.mega-feature__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.15; color: #fff; }
.mega-feature__text { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .82); }
.mega-feature__cta { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; color: var(--cyan); }

.mega-grid {
  max-width: calc(var(--maxw) + var(--pad) * 2); margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 36px var(--pad) 42px; display: grid; gap: 0;
}
.mega-cols-3 .mega-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.mega-cols-4 .mega-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.mega-cols-5 .mega-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }

/* Column separators (boxy, on-theme) */
.mega-col { padding: 2px 28px; }
.mega-col:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.mega-col:last-child { padding-right: 0; }
.mega-col + .mega-col { border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }

/* Column title: brand font + a teal accent bar (the eyebrow motif).
   Rendered as a styled <p> (not a heading) so the nav does not inject extra
   H4s into every page's heading outline. */
.mega-col__title {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -.01em;
  margin: 0 0 14px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mega-col__title::before { content: ""; flex: none; width: 16px; height: 2px; background: var(--teal); }
.mega-col__title a { color: var(--ink); }
.mega-col__title a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* Links: boxy tiles that match the site's bordered theme */
.mega-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.mega-col ul a {
  display: block; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--muted);
  padding: 7px 10px; border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: 3px;
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
}
.mega-col ul a:hover { background: #fff; border-color: var(--border); color: var(--teal); }

/* Mobile toggle button */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink); border-radius: 3px; padding: 9px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer;
}

/* ----- Tablet / mobile: hamburger + accordion mega menus ----- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  /* The header's backdrop-filter makes it the containing block for fixed
     children, which would trap the menu inside the header bar. Drop the blur
     on mobile so the full-screen menu anchors to the viewport instead. */
  .site-header { -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none; background: #ffffff; }
  /* Full-screen overlay menu on mobile + tablet */
  .site-nav {
    position: fixed; top: 75px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 190;
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    overflow-y: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; overscroll-behavior: contain;
    padding: 15px var(--pad) 40px; display: none;
  }
  .site-nav.is-open { display: flex; }
  body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }
  .site-nav > a {
    padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 19px;
  }
  .nav-dropdown { position: relative; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .nav-dropdown .nav-primary { padding: 16px 48px 16px 0; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 19px; }
  .nav-drop-button { position: absolute; top: 8px; right: -4px; padding: 12px; }
  .nav-caret { font-size: 15px; }

  .mega-menu {
    position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; pointer-events: auto;
    background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none; display: none;
  }
  .mega-menu::before { display: none; }
  .nav-dropdown.is-open .mega-menu { display: block; }
  /* Company simple dropdown collapses into the accordion like the others */
  .mega-menu--simple { width: auto; min-width: 0; top: auto; box-shadow: none; border: 0; border-radius: 0; background: transparent; }
  .nav-submenu { padding: 0 0 14px; }
  .nav-submenu a { font-size: 16px; padding: 11px 0; }
  .mega-grid,
  .mega-cols-3 .mega-grid, .mega-cols-4 .mega-grid, .mega-cols-5 .mega-grid {
    display: block; grid-template-columns: none; max-width: none; padding: 0 0 14px;
  }
  .mega-col, .mega-col:first-child, .mega-col:last-child { padding: 0; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .mega-col + .mega-col { border-left: none; }
  .mega-col__title { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 8px; }
  .mega-col ul { gap: 3px; padding-left: 6px; }
  .mega-col ul a { padding: 8px 8px; }
  .header-right { gap: 10px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100svh; display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink);
}
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; }
.hero__video { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__video video {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border: 0;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.2s var(--ease);
}
.hero__video.is-ready video { opacity: 1; }
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21, 41, 43, .80) 0%, rgba(21, 41, 43, .62) 40%, rgba(21, 41, 43, .90) 100%);
}
.hero__glow {
  position: absolute; left: -10%; bottom: -10%; width: 60vw; height: 60vw; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(88, 154, 162, .42) 0%, rgba(88, 154, 162, 0) 60%);
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 96px; color: var(--cream); }
.hero__content { max-width: 880px; }
.hero__content .eyebrow { color: var(--cream); }
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: .96;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 7.4vw, 108px); margin: 24px 0 0; color: #fff;
}
.hero__hl {
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aqua), var(--aqua-light));
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: 0 92%; background-size: 100% .16em; color: #fff;
}
.hero__reg { color: var(--teal); font-size: .5em; vertical-align: super; }
.hero__lead { font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 20px); line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .84); max-width: 620px; margin: 28px 0 0; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; }
.hero__meta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .1em; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .62); margin: 34px 0 0; }
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); bottom: 26px; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .2em; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .6);
}
.hero__scroll-track { width: 1px; height: 26px; background: rgba(251, 248, 242, .3); position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: block; }
.hero__scroll-dot { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 1px; height: 10px; background: var(--aqua); display: block; animation: vam-scroll 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }

@keyframes vam-scroll { 0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; } 30% { opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: translateY(16px); opacity: 0; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   REVIEWS BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.reviews { background: var(--cream); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) 0; }
.reviews__inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; }
.reviews__intro { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); max-width: 240px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.reviews__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; flex: 1; justify-content: flex-end; }
.review-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px; padding: 14px 22px; min-width: 150px; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease); }
.review-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--teal); }
.review-card__logo { height: 22px; width: 22px; display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.review-card__stars { color: var(--teal); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.review-card__name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY - REAL PEOPLE
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery .row { margin-top: 52px; }
.pcard { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease); }
.pcard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.pcard__media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; overflow: hidden; }
.pcard__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.pcard:hover .pcard__img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.pcard__body { padding: 22px; }
.pcard__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.pcard__text { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   OPS GALLERY (Swiper slider)
   ========================================================================== */
.ops-slider { position: relative; margin-top: 52px; padding-bottom: 8px; }
.ops-slider .swiper-slide { height: auto; }
.ops-card { position: relative; margin: 0; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink); height: 100%; }
.ops-card__img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.ops-card:hover .ops-card__img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.ops-card__tag { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: rgba(21, 41, 43, .6); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 2px; }
.ops-card__overlay { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: 18px 16px 14px; margin: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21, 41, 43, 0) 0%, rgba(21, 41, 43, .82) 70%); }
.ops-card__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: #fff; margin: 0; }
.ops-pagination { position: static; text-align: center; margin-top: 24px; }
.ops-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet { background: var(--ink); opacity: .25; }
.ops-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active { background: var(--teal); opacity: 1; }

/* Carousel arrows: left/right edges, vertically centred, revealed on hover */
.ops-nav {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 6;
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: rgba(251, 248, 242, .92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--ink); font-size: 18px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; opacity: 0; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -12px rgba(21, 41, 43, .5);
  transition: opacity .35s var(--ease), background-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.ops-nav--prev { left: 14px; }
.ops-nav--next { right: 14px; }
.ops-slider:hover .ops-nav, .ops-slider:focus-within .ops-nav { opacity: 1; }
.ops-nav:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06); }
.ops-nav:focus-visible { opacity: 1; }
.ops-nav.swiper-button-disabled { opacity: 0 !important; pointer-events: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS
   ========================================================================== */
.stats { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 110px) 0; }
.stats__intro { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: clamp(13px, 1.4vw, 15px); letter-spacing: .08em; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .64); max-width: 720px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
.stats__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 48px; margin-top: 56px; }
.stat { border-top: 2px solid var(--aqua); padding-top: 22px; }
.stat__num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; font-size: clamp(58px, 7vw, 96px); line-height: 1; }
.stat__label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .7); margin-top: 10px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   BORDERED TILE GRIDS (growth / services / outcomes)
   ========================================================================== */
.grid-bordered { display: grid; gap: 1px; background: var(--border); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 56px; }
.grid-bordered--growth   { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(330px, 1fr)); }
.grid-bordered--services { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr)); margin-top: 52px; }
.grid-bordered--outcomes { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); background: var(--teal-line); border-color: var(--teal-line); }

/* growth cards */
.gcard { background: var(--cream); padding: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 48px); }
.gcard__no { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: .1em; }
.gcard__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px); letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 14px 0 20px; }
.gcard__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink); }
.gcard__item { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.gcard__item span { color: var(--teal); }
.gcard__item a { display: flex; gap: 10px; color: inherit; transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
.gcard__item a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.gcard__item a:hover span { transform: translateX(2px); transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.gcard__intro { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 22px; }

/* service cards (hover invert) */
.vam-ico { width: 1em; height: 1em; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; flex: none; }
.scard { background: var(--cream); padding: 30px; transition: background-color .5s var(--ease), color .45s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease); }
.scard:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.scard__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.scard__ico { color: var(--teal); display: inline-flex; }
.scard__ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.scard__no { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: .1em; }
.scard__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 16px 0 8px; color: inherit; }
.scard__text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; color: inherit; opacity: .72; margin: 0; }

/* outcome cards */
.outcomes .eyebrow--light { color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .6); } /* match original outcomes eyebrow tint */
.ocard { background: var(--ink); padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; min-height: clamp(160px, 15vw, 210px); }
.ocard__no { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--aqua); letter-spacing: .1em; }
.ocard__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 14px 0 0; color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES head row
   ========================================================================== */
.services__head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 20px; }
.services__lead { max-width: 360px; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   AI-FIRST AGENCY
   ========================================================================== */
.ai { background: var(--teal-deep); }
.ai__glow { position: absolute; right: -8%; top: -12%; width: 50vw; height: 50vw; pointer-events: none; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(88, 154, 162, .40) 0%, rgba(88, 154, 162, 0) 62%); }
.ai__inner { position: relative; }
.ai__head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 24px; margin-top: 22px; }
.ai__title { line-height: .98; font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px); margin: 0; max-width: 680px; }
.ai__lead { max-width: 420px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .84); margin: 0; }
.aicard { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); border-radius: 4px; padding: 30px; height: 100%; transition: background-color .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease); }
.aicard:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.aicard__tag { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); }
.aicard__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 16px 0 0; color: #fff; }
.aicard__text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); margin: 12px 0 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   MARQUEE TICKER
   ========================================================================== */
.ticker { background: var(--ink); overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid var(--teal-line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--teal-line); }
.ticker__track { display: flex; align-items: center; width: max-content; animation: vam-mq-left 42s linear infinite; }
.ticker:hover .ticker__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker__item { padding: 16px 30px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 42px); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--cream); white-space: nowrap; }
.ticker__dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); flex: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE TAGS (double marquee)
   ========================================================================== */
.tags { background: var(--cream-2); padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; overflow: hidden; }
.tags__row { overflow: hidden; }
.tags__track { display: flex; width: max-content; gap: 14px; }
.tags__track--left  { animation: vam-mq-left 46s linear infinite; }
.tags__track--right { animation: vam-mq-right 46s linear infinite; }
.tags:hover .tags__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; padding: 11px 22px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .08em; white-space: nowrap; background: var(--cream); }
.tag .vam-ico { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--teal); }

@keyframes vam-mq-left  { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes vam-mq-right { from { transform: translateX(-50%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   CORE GROWTH SERVICES
   ========================================================================== */
.ccard { background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; padding: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 230px; height: 100%; transition: border-color .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease); }
.ccard:hover { border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.ccard__ico { color: var(--teal); display: inline-flex; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.ccard__ico svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.ccard__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.ccard__text { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.ccard__cta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px; color: var(--teal); margin-top: 24px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNERS
   ========================================================================== */
.partners { background: var(--cream); padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.partners__inner { text-align: center; }
.partners__intro { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.partners__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 32px; }
.partner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; padding: 11px 24px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; background: #fff; transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease); }
.partner:hover { border-color: var(--aqua); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.partner__logo { height: 22px; width: auto; display: block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   LOCATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.loc-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease); }
.loc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.loc-card__media { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; overflow: hidden; }
.loc-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.loc-card:hover .loc-card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.loc-card__body { padding: 30px; border-top: 3px solid var(--teal); flex: 1 1 auto; }
.loc-card__country { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.loc-card__city { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 10px 0 14px; }
.loc-card__addr { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-style: normal; }
.loc-card__phone { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.loc-card__phone:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BAND
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-band { position: relative; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0; text-align: center; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-band__glow { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: -30%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 70vw; height: 70vw; pointer-events: none; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(143, 202, 209, .5) 0%, rgba(143, 202, 209, 0) 60%); }
.cta-band__inner { position: relative; max-width: 1220px; }
.cta-band__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1; font-size: clamp(40px, 6.4vw, 92px); margin: 0; }
.cta-band__lead { font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 20px); line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); margin: 24px auto 0; max-width: 600px; }
.cta-band__action { margin-top: 40px; }
.cta-band__phones { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 32px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 32px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.cta-band__phones a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================================== */
.faq__title { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.faq__list { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq__q { width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; background: none; border: none; padding: 26px 0; text-align: left; color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; }
.faq__q-text { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.faq__sign { flex: none; width: 30px; height: 30px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--teal); position: relative; transition: background-color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.faq__sign::before, .faq__sign::after { content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--teal); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease); }
.faq__sign::before { width: 12px; height: 2px; }
.faq__sign::after { width: 2px; height: 12px; }
.faq__q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq__sign::after { transform: rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }
.faq__q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq__sign { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.faq__q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq__sign::before { background: #fff; }
.faq__a { overflow: hidden; }
.faq__a[hidden] { display: none; }
.faq__a-inner { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; padding: 0 0 28px; max-width: 760px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIGHTS
   ========================================================================== */
.insights__head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 20px; }
.insights__all { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--teal); }
.insights__all:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.icard { background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease); }
.icard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.icard__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; }
.icard__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.icard:hover .icard__img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.icard__body { padding: 28px; }
.icard__meta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.icard__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px); letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 14px 0 10px; }
.icard__text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.icard__cta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink); }

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS
   ========================================================================== */
.pscard { background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px; padding: 38px; height: 100%; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease); }
.pscard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.pscard__no { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 64px; line-height: 1; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.pscard__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 18px 0 10px; }
.pscard__text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 104px) 0 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #173033 0%, #15292b 38%, #0e1f21 100%);
}
/* animated gradient sheen along the very top edge */
.site-footer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; z-index: 3;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--aqua), var(--cyan), var(--aqua-light), var(--aqua), var(--teal));
  background-size: 200% 100%; animation: vam-footer-sheen 7s linear infinite;
}
/* soft floating teal glow */
.site-footer::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -12%; bottom: -34%; width: 62vw; height: 62vw; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46, 110, 118, .5) 0%, rgba(46, 110, 118, 0) 60%);
  animation: vam-footer-float 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.site-footer > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
@keyframes vam-footer-sheen { from { background-position: 0% 0; } to { background-position: 200% 0; } }
@keyframes vam-footer-float { 0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); } 50% { transform: translate(7%, -7%); } }

/* giant faint brand watermark behind the footer */
.footer-watermark {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1.6vw; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
  text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1;
  font-size: clamp(64px, 15vw, 240px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(143, 202, 209, .14), rgba(143, 202, 209, 0));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}

.footer-about__logo { height: 56px; width: auto; display: block; }
.footer-about__text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .66); margin: 20px 0 0; }
.footer-about__addr { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .5); margin: 18px 0 0; }
.footer-col__title { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .5); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; font-size: 15px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-link { position: relative; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .82); transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.footer-link::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px; height: 1px; width: 0; background: var(--aqua); transition: width .3s var(--ease); }
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--aqua); }
.footer-link:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.footer-cta__text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .66); margin: 0 0 18px; }

/* footer social icons */
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 248, 242, .22); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .8);
  transition: background-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-social a .vam-ico { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

.footer-bottom { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--teal-line); margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 28px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .5); }
.footer-bottom__copy { font-family: var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.footer-legal .footer-link { color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .7); }

/* Expanded footer: CTA band, clickable headings, contact list */
.footer-cta-band { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-bottom: 44px; margin-bottom: 48px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--teal-line); }
.footer-cta-band__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(23px, 3vw, 33px); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff; margin: 0; }
.footer-cta-band__text { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .62); margin: 8px 0 0; max-width: 560px; }
.footer-col__title a { color: inherit; transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.footer-col__title a:hover { color: var(--aqua); }
.footer-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; margin-top: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact .footer-link { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .7); }

@media (max-width: 720px) { .footer-watermark { display: none; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ========================================================================== */
.to-top { position: fixed; right: 24px; bottom: 92px; z-index: 180; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(12px); transition: opacity .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), background-color .3s var(--ease); }
.to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--teal); }

/* ----- Custom live-chat launcher (drives Tawk.to; default Tawk bubble is hidden) ----- */
.vam-chat {
  position: fixed; right: 24px; bottom: 24px; z-index: 185;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 20px 13px 15px; border: 0; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--ink) 100%); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -12px rgba(21, 41, 43, .55);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease), visibility .3s;
}
.vam-chat:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -12px rgba(21, 41, 43, .65); }
.vam-chat:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.vam-chat__ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; flex: none; }
.vam-chat::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 11px; left: 11px; width: 11px; height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: #6ee7b7; border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(110, 231, 183, .7); animation: vam-chat-pulse 2.2s infinite;
}
@keyframes vam-chat-pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(110, 231, 183, .6); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(110, 231, 183, 0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(110, 231, 183, 0); } }
.vam-chat.is-hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(14px); pointer-events: none; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .vam-chat { padding: 14px; border-radius: 50%; }
  .vam-chat__txt { display: none; }
  .vam-chat::after { top: 9px; left: 9px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .vam-chat::after { animation: none; } }

/* ----- AI concierge chat panel ----- */
.vam-chatbox {
  position: fixed; right: 24px; bottom: 24px; z-index: 186;
  width: 372px; max-width: calc(100vw - 32px); height: 560px; max-height: calc(100vh - 110px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 64px -22px rgba(21, 41, 43, .55);
  animation: vam-box-in .26s var(--ease);
}
.vam-chatbox[hidden] { display: none; }
@keyframes vam-box-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.vam-chatbox__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--ink)); color: #fff; }
.vam-chatbox__id { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.vam-chatbox__avatar { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.vam-chatbox__id strong { display: block; font-size: 15px; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.vam-chatbox__status { font-size: 12px; opacity: .85; }
.vam-chatbox__close { background: none; border: 0; color: #fff; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer; opacity: .85; padding: 0 4px; }
.vam-chatbox__close:hover { opacity: 1; }
.vam-chatbox__body { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; background: var(--cream); }
.vam-msg { max-width: 86%; padding: 10px 13px; border-radius: 14px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; word-wrap: break-word; }
.vam-msg--bot { align-self: flex-start; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--ink); border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; }
.vam-msg--user { align-self: flex-end; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; }
.vam-msg__btns { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-top: 9px; }
.vam-msg__btn { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--teal, #1f7a82); border-radius: 10px; background: #fff; color: var(--teal, #0f5a60); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: background-color .18s var(--ease), color .18s var(--ease); }
.vam-msg__btn:hover { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.vam-typing { align-self: flex-start; display: flex; gap: 4px; padding: 13px 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px; }
.vam-typing span { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--muted); animation: vam-typing 1.2s infinite; }
.vam-typing span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .2s; } .vam-typing span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .4s; }
@keyframes vam-typing { 0%, 60%, 100% { opacity: .3; transform: translateY(0); } 30% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-3px); } }
.vam-chatbox__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; padding: 10px 12px 0; }
.vam-chip { padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; color: var(--ink); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: border-color .18s var(--ease), color .18s var(--ease); }
.vam-chip:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.vam-chatbox__input { display: flex; gap: 8px; padding: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.vam-chatbox__input input { flex: 1; min-width: 0; padding: 11px 15px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; font-size: 14px; font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--ink); }
.vam-chatbox__input input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); }
.vam-chatbox__input button { flex: none; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background-color .2s var(--ease); }
.vam-chatbox__input button:hover { background: var(--ink); }
.vam-chatbox__foot { padding: 0 14px 11px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .vam-chatbox { right: 8px; left: 8px; bottom: 8px; width: auto; max-width: none; height: calc(100vh - 84px); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGES (About, etc.)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 64vh; background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); padding: clamp(140px, 16vw, 200px) 0 clamp(72px, 9vw, 110px); }
.page-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; }
.page-hero__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(13, 28, 30, .94) 0%, rgba(15, 33, 35, .82) 42%, rgba(21, 41, 43, .55) 100%); }
.page-hero__glow { position: absolute; right: -8%; top: -20%; width: 50vw; height: 50vw; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(88, 154, 162, .38) 0%, rgba(88, 154, 162, 0) 62%); }
.page-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.page-hero__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.02; font-size: clamp(38px, 6.2vw, 84px); margin: 22px 0 0; color: #fff; }
.page-hero__lead { font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 20px); line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .86); margin: 24px auto 0; max-width: 680px; }

/* Breadcrumbs (themed, used in the inner page hero) */
.crumbs { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin: 0; }
.crumbs ol { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.crumbs li { display: flex; align-items: center; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .58); }
.crumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin: 0 10px; color: var(--cyan); }
.crumbs a { color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .82); transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.crumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--cyan); }

.prose-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; margin-top: 28px; }
.prose-cols p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* paragraph variant inside the bordered tile cards */
.gcard__text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* Mission / Vision statement cards */
.statement { background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-top: 3px solid var(--teal); border-radius: 3px; padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px); height: 100%; }
.statement__label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.statement__text { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 27px); line-height: 1.32; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin: 14px 0 0; color: var(--ink); }

/* Core values pills */
.values { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 34px; }
.value-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); border-radius: 999px; padding: 11px 20px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease); }
.value-pill::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan); flex: none; }
.value-pill:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.about-closing { text-align: center; }
.about-closing__regions { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .12em; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .6); margin-top: 26px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .reviews__list { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .services__head, .insights__head { align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.contact__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.18fr; gap: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 72px); align-items: start; margin-top: 8px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; } }

/* Left: contact details */
.contact-aside__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px); letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 16px 0 8px; }
.contact-aside__lead { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 8px; max-width: 440px; }
.contact-methods { list-style: none; margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.contact-method { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 22px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.contact-method__ico { flex: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--border); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--teal); }
.contact-method__ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.contact-method__label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 6px; }
.contact-method__value { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; font-style: normal; }
.contact-method__value a { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.contact-method__value a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.contact-method__value span { display: block; }
.contact-method__sub { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-aside__cta { margin-top: 28px; }

/* Right: form card */
.form-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.form-card__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 28px); letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.form-card__note { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 24px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field > label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.field .req { color: var(--teal); }
.input, .select, .textarea {
  width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; padding: 13px 15px;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.input::placeholder, .textarea::placeholder { color: #97a09d; }
.input:focus, .select:focus, .textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46, 110, 118, .14); }
.textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; line-height: 1.6; }
.select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' stroke='%232E6E76' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5 6 6.5 11 1.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 15px center; padding-right: 40px;
}
.form-hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.form-actions { margin-top: 8px; }
.form-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.form-legal { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 16px 0 0; text-align: center; }
.form-legal a { color: var(--teal); }
.form-legal a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Form alerts */
.alert { border-radius: 5px; padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 22px; border: 1px solid; }
.alert--ok { background: rgba(46, 110, 118, .08); border-color: rgba(46, 110, 118, .35); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.alert--err { background: rgba(176, 58, 46, .07); border-color: rgba(176, 58, 46, .3); color: #9c352b; }
.alert__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 4px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDERS PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.founders__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: clamp(56px, 7vw, 104px); margin-top: 30px; }
.founder { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.founder--rev .founder__media { order: 2; }
.founder__media { position: relative; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-top: 3px solid var(--teal); border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream-2); }
.founder__img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; display: block; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.founder__media:hover .founder__img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.founder__role { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.founder__role::before { content: ""; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--teal); }
.founder__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.02; margin: 16px 0 18px; }
.founder__bio { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.78; margin: 0; }
.founder__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-top: 24px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; padding: 11px 20px; transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease); }
.founder__link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.founder__link:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .founder--rev .founder__media { order: 0; }
  .founder__media { max-width: 420px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.case { background: var(--cream); padding: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; min-width: 0; transition: background-color .5s var(--ease), color .45s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease); }
.case:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.case__logo { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 9px; flex: none; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -12px rgba(21, 41, 43, .5); transition: border-color .45s var(--ease); }
.case__logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.case:hover .case__logo { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); }
.case__id { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px; min-width: 0; }
.case__brand { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(19px, 1.7vw, 24px); letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.1; color: inherit; margin: 0; }
.case__tag { align-self: flex-start; max-width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); background: rgba(46, 110, 118, .07); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 11px; line-height: 1.35; transition: color .45s var(--ease), background-color .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease); }
.case:hover .case__tag { color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(159, 210, 217, .1); border-color: rgba(159, 210, 217, .3); }
.case__text { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: inherit; opacity: .74; margin: 0; }
.case__no { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--teal); margin-top: auto; padding-top: 4px; transition: color .45s var(--ease); }
.case:hover .case__no { color: var(--cyan); }

/* Cases grid: 5 columns so 10 items fill 2 clean rows. minmax(0,1fr) lets
   columns shrink below their content width so the grid never overflows. */
.grid-bordered--cases { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); margin-top: 52px; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .grid-bordered--cases { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 520px)  { .grid-bordered--cases { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* Brand logo grid */
.brand-logos { padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) 0; background: var(--cream-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.brand-logos__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 1px; background: var(--border); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 40px; }
.brand-logo-cell { background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; padding: 22px 14px; min-height: 90px; transition: background-color .3s var(--ease); }
.brand-logo-cell:hover { background: var(--cream); }
.brand-logo-cell img { width: 38px; height: 38px; max-width: 38px; max-height: 38px; object-fit: contain; display: block; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.brand-logo-cell:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.brand-logo-cell__name { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .02em; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; line-height: 1.3; display: block; }

/* Brand wall marquee (kept for other potential use) */
.brandwall { background: var(--cream-2); padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden; }
.brandwall__rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; }
.brandwall__row { overflow: hidden; }
.brandwall__track { display: flex; width: max-content; gap: 12px; }
.brandwall__track--left { animation: vam-mq-left 52s linear infinite; }
.brandwall__track--right { animation: vam-mq-right 52s linear infinite; }
.brandwall:hover .brandwall__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.brand-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 22px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -.01em; white-space: nowrap; background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.brand-chip::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--aqua); flex: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   LEGAL PAGES (Terms, Privacy)
   ========================================================================== */
.legal { padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 100px) 0; }
.legal__wrap { max-width: 860px; margin-inline: auto; }
.legal__badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px; background: #fff; }
.legal__badge::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); }
.legal__intro { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--muted); margin: 26px 0 0; }
.legal__toc { margin: 38px 0 8px; padding: 24px 26px; background: var(--cream-2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; }
.legal__toc-title { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.legal__toc ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; counter-reset: toc; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px 24px; }
.legal__toc li { counter-increment: toc; }
.legal__toc a { display: flex; gap: 10px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); padding: 4px 0; transition: color .25s var(--ease); }
.legal__toc a::before { content: counter(toc, decimal-leading-zero); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); flex: none; }
.legal__toc a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.legal__section { padding: 40px 0 4px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 40px; scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.legal__section:first-of-type { border-top: none; margin-top: 30px; padding-top: 16px; }
.legal__section h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(23px, 2.6vw, 32px); letter-spacing: -.02em; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 14px; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.legal__section h2 .legal__num { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); flex: none; }
.legal__section p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.78; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.legal__section ul { margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.legal__section li { display: flex; gap: 11px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); }
.legal__section li::before { content: ""; flex: none; width: 7px; height: 7px; margin-top: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); }
.legal__section a { color: var(--teal); }
.legal__section a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.legal__contact { margin-top: 44px; padding: 30px 32px; background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); border-radius: 6px; }
.legal__contact h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #fff; }
.legal__contact p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .78); margin: 0; }
.legal__contact a { color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 600; }
.legal__contact a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .legal__toc ol { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .reviews__list { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .services__head, .insights__head { align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOTION SAFETY
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .ticker__track, .tags__track, .brandwall__track { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG / INSIGHTS  (listing + single article)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ----- Category filter chips ----- */
.blog-filter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
.blog-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  padding: .5rem .95rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--white); color: var(--ink);
  font: 500 .82rem/1 var(--font-body); letter-spacing: .01em;
  transition: background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.blog-chip:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.blog-chip.is-active { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.blog-chip__n { font: 700 .7rem var(--font-mono); opacity: .6; }
.blog-chip.is-active .blog-chip__n { opacity: .85; }

/* ----- Featured post ----- */
.post-feature {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.post-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 26px 56px -28px rgba(21,41,43,.45); }
.post-feature__media { position: relative; min-height: 320px; background: var(--cream-2); }
.post-feature__media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-feature__body { padding: 2.4rem 2.4rem 2.2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post-feature__title {
  font: 700 clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem)/1.15 var(--font-head); margin: .5rem 0 .7rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.post-feature__excerpt { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 0 0 1.1rem; }
.post-feature__cta { margin-top: auto; color: var(--teal); font: 600 .92rem var(--font-body); }
.post-feature:hover .post-feature__cta { color: var(--teal-dark); }

/* ----- Post grid + cards ----- */
.post-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.6rem;
}
.post-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: #D8CDB7; }
.post-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; background: var(--cream-2); overflow: hidden; }
.post-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.post-card:hover .post-card__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.post-card__body { padding: 1.3rem 1.35rem 1.4rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-card__meta { font: 400 .76rem var(--font-mono); color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 .55rem; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.post-card__cat { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; }
.post-card__dot { opacity: .5; margin: 0 .25rem; }
.post-card__title { font: 700 1.12rem/1.28 var(--font-head); margin: 0 0 .55rem; }
.post-card__excerpt { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.post-card__foot { margin-top: auto; font: 400 .8rem var(--font-body); color: var(--muted); }
.post-card__author { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* ----- Empty state ----- */
.blog-empty { max-width: 640px; }
.blog-empty .btn { margin-top: 1.4rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SINGLE ARTICLE
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero--post .page-hero__title { max-width: 22ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.post__kicker { margin: 0 0 .4rem; text-align: center; }
.post__kicker a { font: 700 .8rem var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); }
.post__byline { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem; margin: 1rem 0 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: .92rem; }
.post__byline .post-card__dot { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

.post-body { padding-top: 3rem; }
.article__body { font-size: 1.075rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink); }
.article__body > *:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.article__body h2 { font: 700 clamp(1.45rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem)/1.2 var(--font-head); margin: 2.4rem 0 .9rem; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.article__body h3 { font: 700 1.25rem/1.3 var(--font-head); margin: 1.9rem 0 .7rem; }
.article__body p { margin: 0 0 1.25rem; }
.article__body a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; }
.article__body a:hover { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.article__body ul, .article__body ol { margin: 0 0 1.25rem; padding-left: 1.3rem; }
.article__body li { margin: 0 0 .5rem; }
.article__body strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }
.article__body img { border-radius: 12px; margin: 1.5rem 0; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.article__body blockquote {
  margin: 1.8rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
  background: var(--cream-2); border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  font: 500 1.12rem/1.55 var(--font-head); color: var(--ink);
}
.article__body figure { margin: 1.6rem 0; }
.article__body figcaption { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: .5rem; text-align: center; }

.post-faq .section-title { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }

/* ----- Responsive ----- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .post-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-feature__media { min-height: 240px; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-feature__body { padding: 1.6rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SINGLE POST — content + sticky sidebar (UKPH-style, VAM design)
   ========================================================================== */
.post-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.post-main { min-width: 0; }
.post-aside { position: sticky; top: 96px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.post-side-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; padding: 20px; }
.post-side-label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }

.post-share { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.post-share__btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px; color: var(--ink); transition: background-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease); }
.post-share__btn:hover { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.post-share__btn .vam-ico { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

.post-toc__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }
.post-toc__list a { display: block; padding: 7px 0 7px 14px; margin-left: -1px; border-left: 2px solid transparent; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--muted); transition: color .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease); }
.post-toc__list a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.post-toc__list a.is-active { color: var(--teal); border-left-color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }

.post-side-cta { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--ink); }
.post-side-cta .post-side-label { color: var(--cyan); }
.post-side-cta h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #fff; }
.post-side-cta p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .8); margin: 0 0 16px; }

.post-author { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: center; margin-top: 40px; }
.post-author__avatar { flex: none; width: 74px; height: 74px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--cream-2); border: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden; }
.post-author__avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.post-author__avatar--logo { padding: 11px; }
.post-author__avatar--logo img { object-fit: contain; }
.post-author__eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin: 0 0 4px; }
.post-author__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.post-author__role { font: 600 .78rem var(--font-mono); color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.post-author__desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

.post-faq { margin-top: 48px; }
.post-faq__title { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px) !important; margin-top: 8px; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .post-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .post-aside { position: static; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .post-side-card { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
  .post-toc { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .post-aside { flex-direction: column; }
  .post-author { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
}

/* Draft-preview bar (admin only) */
.post-preview-bar { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cyan); text-align: center; padding: 10px 16px; font: 600 13px/1.4 var(--font-body); }
.post-preview-bar a { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; margin-left: 6px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG round 2 — FAQ tidy, tables, icard grid, listing search/filter
   ========================================================================== */

/* No trailing line after the last FAQ item on post pages */
.post-faq .faq__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* Article tables — styled + horizontally scrollable on small screens */
.article__body table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .98rem; margin: 1.8rem 0; }
.table-scroll { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 1.8rem 0; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; }
.table-scroll table { margin: 0; min-width: 460px; }
.article__body th, .article__body td { padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--border); text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.article__body thead th { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.article__body tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--cream-2); }
.article__body tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(46, 110, 118, .06); }

/* Article cards grid (home .icard design) — used on listing + "more from the blog" */
.blog-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }

/* Listing toolbar: search + category filter */
.blog-toolbar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px 24px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.blog-search { position: relative; flex: 1; min-width: 240px; max-width: 380px; }
.blog-search input { width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px 13px 44px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; background: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); }
.blog-search input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46, 110, 118, .12); }
.blog-search__ico { position: absolute; left: 15px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--muted); pointer-events: none; }
.blog-filter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.blog-chip { cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.blog-empty-msg { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); padding: 3.5rem 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .blog-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .blog-toolbar { justify-content: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .blog-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-search { max-width: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG listing — WordPress-style content + sidebar
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-shell { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.blog-main { min-width: 0; }
.blog-main .blog-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

.blog-aside { position: sticky; top: 96px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.blog-widget { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; padding: 22px; }
.blog-widget__title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.blog-widget__title::before { content: ""; width: 16px; height: 2px; background: var(--teal); flex: none; }
.blog-widget .blog-search { max-width: none; }

.blog-cats { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.blog-cat { width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 9px 0; background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-2); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; text-align: left; transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
.blog-cats li:last-child .blog-cat { border-bottom: none; }
.blog-cat:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.blog-cat.is-active { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }
.blog-cat span { font: 700 .72rem var(--font-mono); color: var(--muted); }
.blog-cat.is-active span { color: var(--teal); }

.blog-recent { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.blog-recent a { display: flex; gap: 13px; align-items: center; color: var(--ink); }
.blog-recent img { width: 80px; height: 56px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 3px; flex: none; background: var(--cream-2); }
.blog-recent__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
.blog-recent__meta { font: 700 .62rem var(--font-mono); color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.blog-recent__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 3px; }
.blog-recent a:hover .blog-recent__title { color: var(--teal); }

.blog-widget--cta { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--ink); }
.blog-widget--cta .blog-widget__title { color: #fff; border-color: var(--teal-line); }
.blog-widget--cta .blog-widget__title::before { background: var(--cyan); }
.blog-widget--cta p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(251, 248, 242, .82); margin: 0 0 16px; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .blog-shell { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .blog-aside { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .blog-main .blog-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATED ICONS (home page) - Lordicon Lottie icons
   The service and core-growth cards use <lord-icon> web components that
   auto-play their animation on a loop (vam_anim_icon in functions.php). These
   rules size them to match the old line icons and add a subtle lift on hover.
   The colour itself is set on the element via the `colors` attribute because
   lord-icon renders in shadow DOM and does not inherit `currentColor`.
   ========================================================================== */
.scard__ico lord-icon,
.ccard__ico lord-icon,
.contact-method__ico lord-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.scard:hover .scard__ico lord-icon,
.ccard:hover .ccard__ico lord-icon { transform: scale(1.12); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scard__ico lord-icon,
  .ccard__ico lord-icon,
  .contact-method__ico lord-icon { transform: none; }
}