/* ==========================================================================
   KLOUD LABS — DESIGN SYSTEM & CORE STYLES
   Descriptor: Software. Data. Intelligence.
   Tagline: Complexity, made useful.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  color-scheme: light;
  /* Brand Palette (75% Neutral, 15% Typography, 10% Accents) */
  --bg-primary: #F7F7F4;       /* Warm off-white canvas */
  --bg-surface: #FCFCFA;       /* Natural warm surface */
  --bg-surface-alt: #F2F2ED;   /* Editorial tab & card header surface */
  --bg-card-clean: #FFFFFF;    /* Clean card surface */
  --bg-subtle: #EFEFEA;        /* Slightly deeper neutral */
  --bg-accent-tint: #EBF1EE;   /* Soft forest tint */
  --bg-accent-subtle: #EBF2EE; /* Pill & chip background */
  
  --text-primary: #171817;     /* Near-black high-contrast */
  --text-secondary: #52554E;   /* Muted editorial gray (5.8:1 on #F7F7F4) */
  --text-secondary-alt: #4A4D4A; /* Body secondary technical gray */
  --text-tertiary: #5A5D56;    /* Subtle technical gray (5.3:1 on #F7F7F4 - WCAG AA compliant) */
  --text-muted: #737573;       /* Captions and metadata */
  --text-inverse: #FFFFFF;

  --accent-forest: #285C4D;    /* Deep forest green accent */
  --accent-forest-hover: #1E473B;
  --accent-forest-active: #16362C;
  --accent-forest-deep: #065F46; /* High-contrast emerald/forest text */
  --accent-emerald: #10B981;
  --accent-emerald-subtle: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  --accent-amber: #D97706;
  --accent-amber-subtle: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);

  --border-fine: #E2E3DD;      /* Hairline boundary */
  --border-hairline: #E5E5DF;  /* Sub-component divider hairline */
  --border-medium: #D1D3CA;
  --border-accent: #C8DDD3;    /* Highlighted tag/tab border */
  --border-focus: #285C4D;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Fluid Spacing System */
  --space-2xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 0.75rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4.5rem;
  --space-4xl: 6rem;
  --space-5xl: 8rem;

  /* Layout Containers (Progressive Wide-Canvas Architecture) */
  --container-max: 1260px;
  --container-wide: 1440px;
  --container-narrow: 860px;

  /* Radii (Subtle & purposeful, avoiding endless bubbly pill shapes) */
  --radius-xs: 3px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 1px 3px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.03);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.05);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.12), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.06);
  --shadow-lift: 0 4px 16px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.06), 0 12px 32px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.04);
  --shadow-modal: 0 16px 48px -8px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.15);
  --shadow-glow-forest: 0 0 24px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.25);

  /* Transitions & Deceleration Curves */
  --ease-editorial: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-out-quart: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --ease-out-quint: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --transition-fast: 150ms var(--ease-out-quart);
  --transition-smooth: 250ms var(--ease-editorial);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROGRESSIVE DESKTOP CANVAS SCALING (1440px, 1080p Full HD, 2K/4K/Ultrawide)
   Removes boxy, claustrophobic margins and gracefully expands content width
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  :root {
    --container-max: 1380px;
    --container-wide: 1540px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  :root {
    --container-max: 1540px;
    --container-wide: 1720px;
  }
  .site-header .nav-wrapper {
    max-width: var(--container-wide);
  }
  .hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  }
  .hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.85rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .hero-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
  }
  .hero-lead-text {
    max-width: 64ch;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }
  .hero-proof-strip {
    max-width: 580px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1800px) {
  :root {
    --container-max: 1680px;
    --container-wide: 1840px;
  }
  .hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.2vw, 4.25rem);
  }
  .hero-lead-text {
    max-width: 66ch;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
  }
}

/* Base Reset & Box Sizing */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 5.5rem;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

/* Ensure anchor jumps land cleanly below the sticky #site-header */
section[id], 
[id].section-padding, 
.target-offset {
  scroll-margin-top: 5.5rem;
}

/* Accessible Focus Indicators */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-forest);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
[role="button"]:focus-visible,
[role="tab"]:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-forest);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Accessibility: Skip to Main Content */
.skip-to-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-forest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}

.skip-to-content:focus {
  top: 1rem;
  outline: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HORIZONTAL PAGE TRANSITIONS (View Transitions API & CSS Fallback)
   Header & Footer stay fixed; Only #main-content slides horizontally.
   Forward: old exits to left (-48px), new enters from right (+48px -> 0)
   Backward: old exits to right (+48px), new enters from left (-48px -> 0)
   ========================================================================== */

#site-header {
  view-transition-name: site-header;
}

.site-footer {
  view-transition-name: site-footer;
}

#main-content {
  view-transition-name: page-main-content;
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

/* Pin Header and Footer in View Transitions so they never slide or re-render */
::view-transition-group(site-header),
::view-transition-group(site-footer) {
  animation: none !important;
  z-index: 1000;
}

::view-transition-group(page-main-content) {
  overflow: clip;
}

/* Forward Navigation: Push Left (Old exits to left, New enters from right) */
html[data-nav-direction="forward"]::view-transition-old(page-main-content) {
  animation: 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) both main-slide-out-left;
}

html[data-nav-direction="forward"]::view-transition-new(page-main-content) {
  animation: 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) both main-slide-in-right;
}

/* Backward Navigation: Push Right (Old exits to right, New enters from left) */
html[data-nav-direction="backward"]::view-transition-old(page-main-content) {
  animation: 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) both main-slide-out-right;
}

html[data-nav-direction="backward"]::view-transition-new(page-main-content) {
  animation: 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) both main-slide-in-left;
}

@keyframes main-slide-out-left {
  from {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-48px);
  }
}

@keyframes main-slide-in-right {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(48px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes main-slide-out-right {
  from {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(48px);
  }
}

@keyframes main-slide-in-left {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-48px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Seamless Fallback Animations (when View Transitions API is unavailable) */
#main-content.is-exiting-left {
  animation: main-slide-out-left 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 1, 1) forwards;
}

#main-content.is-entering-right {
  animation: main-slide-in-right 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

#main-content.is-exiting-right {
  animation: main-slide-out-right 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 1, 1) forwards;
}

#main-content.is-entering-left {
  animation: main-slide-in-left 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--accent-forest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.display-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.5vw, 4.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.section-headline {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

p.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 400;
}

p.body {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.technical-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.technical-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--accent-forest);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.mono-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT CONTAINERS & GRIDS
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

.section-padding {
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 5.25rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 5.25rem);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-fine);
  border: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WORDMARK & LOGO SYSTEM
   Refined typographic mark for KLOUD LABS
   ========================================================================== */
.brand-wordmark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-wordmark:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.brand-wordmark:hover .brand-mark-symbol span:nth-child(2) {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.brand-mark-symbol {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3px;
}

.brand-mark-symbol span {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 1.5px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-mark-symbol span:nth-child(2) {
  background: var(--accent-forest);
}

.brand-title-kloud {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.brand-title-labs {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

/* Studio Availability Indicator */
.nav-availability-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  background: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.18);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-availability-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.13);
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.28);
}

.availability-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent-emerald);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background-color: rgba(247, 247, 244, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(170%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(170%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth), background-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.12);
  background-color: rgba(247, 247, 244, 0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.nav-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

.nav-brand-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.site-header nav[aria-label="Primary Navigation"],
.nav-wrapper nav {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links-desktop {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.05);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.07);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.15rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-forest);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.nav-portal-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-portal-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.nav-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: var(--accent-forest);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-forest);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.15);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-forest-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-forest-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.25);
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle & Morphing Icon */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.hamburger-icon line {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.2s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .line-top {
  transform: translateY(5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .line-mid {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .line-bot {
  transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Body scroll lock when mobile navigation is active */
body.mobile-nav-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  touch-action: none !important;
  overscroll-behavior: none !important;
}

/* Ensure sticky header remains solid with no backdrop-filter containing-block bugs */
.site-header.menu-open {
  background-color: #F7F7F4 !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine) !important;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer with Guaranteed Opaque Full-Screen Canvas */
.mobile-nav-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 72px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - 72px);
  height: calc(100dvh - 72px);
  background-color: #F7F7F4 !important; /* 100% solid opaque warm off-white */
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem max(4.5rem, calc(3rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 24px)));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  z-index: 999998;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s var(--ease-editorial, ease-out), transform 0.22s var(--ease-editorial, ease-out), visibility 0.22s;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.12);
}

.mobile-nav-menu.open {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.mobile-nav-primary {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.mobile-nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: var(--accent-forest);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-forest);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.2);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-forest-hover);
}

.mobile-nav-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.mobile-nav-portal-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-portal-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.mobile-nav-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.mobile-nav-email {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 44px;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  min-height: 38px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-forest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-forest);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-forest-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-forest-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.2);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  background-color: #1E463A;
  border-color: #1E463A;
  transform: translateY(1px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-secondary:active {
  background-color: var(--bg-neutral, #EFEFEA);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.btn-link {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  padding: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.btn-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-forest-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE 1: HERO & SIGNATURE CONVERGENCE VISUAL
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  min-height: auto;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-bento-widget {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  .hero-bento-widget {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.hero-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO EDITORIAL REFINEMENT & ARCHITECTURE BLUEPRINT CARD
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-surface, #FCFCFA) 0%, var(--bg-primary, #F7F7F4) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E3DD);
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-highlight-word {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.no-break {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Full-Width Anchored Hero Telemetry Bar */
.hero-bottom-telemetry-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  padding: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E3DD);
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-telemetry-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.hero-telemetry-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-forest, #285C4D);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.15);
}

.hero-telemetry-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, inherit);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.05vw, 0.9375rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary, #171817);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-telemetry-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.hero-telemetry-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary, #171817);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-telemetry-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #5C5E5A);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-bottom-telemetry-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-bottom-telemetry-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
}

.hero-proof-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}

.hero-proof-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.08);
}

.hero-proof-item:first-child {
  padding-left: 0;
}

.hero-proof-item:last-child {
  padding-right: 0;
  border-right: none;
}

.hero-proof-val {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-proof-unit {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.hero-proof-lbl {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-proof-sep {
  display: none;
}

/* Studio Architecture Blueprint Card (Replacing Generic Toy Bento) */
.hero-blueprint-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-card-clean);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-blueprint-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
}

.blueprint-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}

.blueprint-header-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.blueprint-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.blueprint-status-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.blueprint-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.blueprint-tier {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   HERO INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY MATRIX (REPLACING MINI ADMIN TIERS)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   HERO ARCHITECTURE BRIEF (SENIOR SYSTEMS TOPOLOGY)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-architecture-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-card-clean);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-architecture-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
}

.arch-card-header {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(247, 247, 244, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.arch-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.arch-badge-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  background: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.16);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.arch-badge-live .live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.arch-spec-id {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.arch-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.arch-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.arch-layers-stack {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.arch-layer-item {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.arch-layer-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.3);
}

.arch-layer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.arch-layer-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.arch-layer-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.arch-layer-name {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.arch-layer-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.arch-layer-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0;
}

.arch-layer-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.arch-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.arch-benchmarks-ribbon {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  padding: 0.95rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  align-items: center;
}

.arch-benchmark-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.bench-val {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.bench-lbl {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.arch-card-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--bg-card-clean);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.arch-footer-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.arch-footer-lead {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.arch-footer-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.arch-footer-cta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.arch-footer-cta:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CASE STUDY ARCHITECTURAL SCHEMATICS PANEL (REPLACES JUNIOR TOY PREVIEWS)
   ========================================================================== */
.case-architecture-panel {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.case-arch-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}

.case-arch-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.case-arch-status {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.case-arch-topology-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.15rem;
}

.topology-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.topology-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.topology-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.topology-step-body strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.topology-step-body p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.case-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.case-metric-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
}

.case-metric-box .metric-val {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.case-metric-box .metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Telemetry and Advisory Outcome Panels (Production Blueprints) */
.case-telemetry-panel {
  background: #F7F7F4;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.case-telemetry-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.case-telemetry-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.case-telemetry-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.telemetry-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.telemetry-stat-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.case-advisory-panel {
  background: #F7F7F4;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.case-advisory-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.case-advisory-header {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.case-advisory-quote {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.case-advisory-footer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED SERVICES & CAPABILITIES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}

.services-grid-five {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid-five {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .services-grid-five {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card-clean);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 220ms var(--ease-editorial), border-color 220ms var(--ease-editorial), box-shadow 220ms var(--ease-editorial);
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    380px circle at var(--mouse-x, -200px) var(--mouse-y, -200px),
    rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.08),
    transparent 75%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 250ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.07), 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.03);
}

.service-card--wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .service-card--wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .service-card--wide {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MINIMAL STREAMLINED ARCHITECTURAL CAPABILITIES (3-CARD GRID)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-minimal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services-minimal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.service-minimal-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card-clean);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 220ms var(--ease-editorial), border-color 220ms var(--ease-editorial), box-shadow 220ms var(--ease-editorial);
}

.service-minimal-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -8px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.08), 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.03);
}

.service-minimal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-minimal-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.service-minimal-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.service-minimal-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.service-minimal-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-minimal-footer {
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}

.service-minimal-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.service-minimal-link:hover {
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Minimal Diagnostic Wedge Callout */
.minimal-diagnostic-strip {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.85rem) clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.minimal-diagnostic-strip:hover {
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.4);
}

.minimal-diagnostic-content {
  max-width: 780px;
}

.minimal-diagnostic-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.minimal-diagnostic-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.minimal-diagnostic-turnaround {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.minimal-diagnostic-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.minimal-diagnostic-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.minimal-diagnostic-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .minimal-diagnostic-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .minimal-diagnostic-action {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .minimal-diagnostic-action .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.service-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.service-card-num {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  display: inline-block;
}

.service-card-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* React Bits Inspired Illustrative Schematic Widgets */
.card-schematic-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  margin: 0.85rem 0 1rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .card-schematic-box {
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.22);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.schematic-topbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.schematic-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  align-items: center;
}

.schematic-dots span {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border-medium);
}

.schematic-dots span:nth-child(1) { background: #EF4444; }
.schematic-dots span:nth-child(2) { background: #F59E0B; }
.schematic-dots span:nth-child(3) { background: #10B981; }

.schematic-badge-accent {
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.schematic-badge-green {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #10B981;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.schematic-badge-blue {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  color: #2563EB;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.schematic-code-preview {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.schematic-telemetry-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.schematic-telemetry-row strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Pipeline Track */
.schematic-pipeline-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.pipeline-node {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.pipeline-node.active {
  border-color: var(--accent-forest);
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
}

.pipeline-connector {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-medium);
  min-width: 6px;
}

/* Diagnostic Grid */
.schematic-diagnostic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.diagnostic-metric {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.diag-lbl {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.diag-val {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Tech Chips in Cards */
.card-tech-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.tech-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .tech-tag {
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-card-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card-cta:hover {
  color: var(--accent-forest-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.card-pricing-bracket {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .card-pricing-bracket {
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.35);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-pricing-bracket strong {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.card-popular-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.25);
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 2px 6px;
}

/* Concrete Deliverables Badges inside Process Steps */
.process-deliverable-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Studio Credibility & Founder Note */
.credibility-section {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.credibility-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .credibility-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
}



/* Capability Strip */
.capability-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.capability-strip-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
}

.capability-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.capability-item-num {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   POINT OF VIEW SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.pov-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.pov-accent-callout {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-forest);
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION (WHAT WE BUILD)
   5 Independent Capabilities
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid-editorial {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 320px), 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.service-module {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-module:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-forest);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.deliverables-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.deliverables-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.deliverables-list li::before {
  content: "—";
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Cross-Service Flexibility Callout */
.cross-service-callout {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-forest);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.cross-service-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.cross-service-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint, #EBF1EE);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.2);
}

.cross-service-body {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .cross-service-body {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }
}

.cross-service-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.cross-service-text strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.cross-service-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cross-service-btn {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PICK A PROBLEM. SEE WHAT WE COULD BUILD.
   Interactive Independent Engagement Explorer
   ========================================================================== */
.problem-explorer-container {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.problem-nav-pills {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.problem-pill-btn {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 150ms var(--ease-out-quart),
              border-color 150ms var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow 150ms var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform 150ms var(--ease-out-quart);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  position: relative;
  outline: none;
}

.problem-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  background: #EAEAE4;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.problem-pill-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.99);
}

.problem-pill-btn.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-forest);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-forest);
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.pill-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  transition: color 150ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.problem-pill-btn.active .pill-badge {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.problem-pill-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.problem-deck {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: stretch;
  background: #FCFCFA;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  transition: opacity 160ms var(--ease-out-quart), transform 160ms var(--ease-out-quart);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.problem-deck.is-fading {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

.problem-scope-pane {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.problem-standalone-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.problem-demo-pane {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.demo-pane-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.demo-pane-title {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.demo-pane-tag {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.demo-interactive-box {
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Sandbox Micro-Interactions & State Animations */
@keyframes statusDotPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.status-transmitting-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: statusDotPulse 600ms ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes highlightPulseFade {
  0% { background-color: var(--bg-accent-tint); }
  100% { background-color: var(--bg-primary); }
}

.demo-highlight-flash {
  animation: highlightPulseFade 320ms var(--ease-out-quart) forwards;
}

.demo-ai-chip,
.demo-rep-chip {
  transition: background-color 140ms var(--ease-out-quart),
              border-color 140ms var(--ease-out-quart),
              color 140ms var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform 140ms var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow 140ms var(--ease-out-quart) !important;
}

.demo-ai-chip:hover,
.demo-rep-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.demo-ai-chip:active,
.demo-rep-chip:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
}

.demo-ai-chip.active,
.demo-rep-chip.active {
  background: var(--accent-forest) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-forest) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.2);
}

.demo-bar {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--accent-forest);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 240ms var(--ease-out-quart);
  will-change: height;
}

.scorecard-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-forest);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 420ms var(--ease-out-quart);
  will-change: width;
}

.pipeline-step-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: background-color 140ms var(--ease-out-quart), transform 140ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.pipeline-step-row:hover {
  background: #EAEAE4;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WORK / EXPERIMENTS SECTION
   Polished demonstrations with synthetic data & honest labels
   ========================================================================== */
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.experiment-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.experiment-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.experiment-header {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #FCFCFA;
}

.status-badge-demo {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.2);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.experiment-interactive-area {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  min-height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.experiment-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.experiment-caveat {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-fine);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Interactive Mini-Demo Styles inside Cards */
.mini-search-widget input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mini-citation-preview {
  background: #F7F7F4;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.mini-metric-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.mini-sparkline-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  height: 48px;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.mini-spark-bar {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 100%;
  transform-origin: bottom;
  background: var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mini-spark-bar.highlight {
  background: var(--accent-forest);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS SECTION (CLEAR THINKING. THOUGHTFUL EXECUTION.)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.process-step {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.process-step:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Delivery Blueprint Grid (3-Phase Consolidated Framework) */
.delivery-blueprint-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.blueprint-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-clean);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blueprint-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.blueprint-step-card.featured-blueprint {
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.4);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.blueprint-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.blueprint-phase-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.blueprint-duration {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blueprint-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.blueprint-desc {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blueprint-deliverables-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blueprint-deliverables-title {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blueprint-deliverables-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.blueprint-deliverables-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blueprint-deliverables-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 800;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .delivery-blueprint-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY KLOUD LABS (PRINCIPLES)
   ========================================================================== */
.principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.principle-item {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.principle-item:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--accent-forest);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NORMALIZED ABOUT PAGE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.about-proof-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-proof-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.about-proof-dot {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.engagement-models-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.engagement-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-clean, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.engagement-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.engagement-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.engagement-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.engagement-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.engagement-card-deliverables {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.boundaries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 320px), 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.boundary-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.boundary-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.boundary-card-positive h3 {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.boundary-card-negative h3 {
  color: #B45309;
}

.boundary-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.boundary-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.boundary-icon-positive {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.boundary-icon-negative {
  color: #B45309;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLOSING CTA & FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.closing-cta-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  padding-top: var(--space-4xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 0.9fr 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.footer-brand-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-nav-col h5,
.footer-nav-col h3,
.footer-nav-col .footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-nav-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-nav-col a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav-col a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-contact-email {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.footer-status-pill {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NORMALIZED CONTACT PAGE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-clean, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.contact-steps-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-clean, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.contact-step-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-step-badge {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-confidentiality-notice {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-forest);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT FORM STYLING
   Accessible, validated, clean states
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: var(--space-4xl);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.inquiry-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem; /* 16px prevents iOS Safari auto-zoom on input focus */
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-forest);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.12);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.category-chips-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.category-chip-btn {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-chip-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.category-chip-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-forest);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.category-chip-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.99);
}

.category-chip-btn.selected {
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  border-color: var(--accent-forest);
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Field Validation Error Styles */
.field-error {
  color: #DC2626;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  display: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.field-error.active {
  display: block;
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: #DC2626 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.12) !important;
}

.form-notice {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

/* Toast Message */
.form-feedback-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  animation: toastSlideUp 0.3s var(--ease-editorial) forwards;
}

.form-feedback-toast.show {
  display: flex;
}

.form-feedback-toast.form-feedback-error {
  border-left: 4px solid #EF4444;
}

@keyframes toastSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Inline Inquiry Confirmation Card & Animated Checkmark */
.inquiry-success-card {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 0.5rem;
  animation: inquiryCardFadeIn 320ms var(--ease-out-quart) forwards;
}

.inquiry-success-card.active {
  display: flex;
}

@keyframes inquiryCardFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.checkmark-circle-wrapper {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
}

.checkmark-svg {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: block;
}

.checkmark-circle-bg {
  stroke: var(--accent-forest);
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  stroke-miterlimit: 10;
  stroke-dasharray: 166;
  stroke-dashoffset: 166;
  animation: strokeCircle 480ms var(--ease-out-quart) forwards;
}

.checkmark-check-path {
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  stroke: var(--accent-forest);
  stroke-width: 2.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 48;
  stroke-dashoffset: 48;
  animation: strokeCheck 320ms 220ms var(--ease-out-quart) forwards;
}

@keyframes strokeCircle {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

@keyframes strokeCheck {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

.inquiry-receipt-meta {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.receipt-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}

.receipt-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.receipt-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.receipt-val {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* Keyboard Navigation HUD (Triggered by '?') */
.shortcuts-hud-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.shortcuts-hud-backdrop.active {
  display: flex;
  animation: hudFadeIn 160ms var(--ease-out-quart) forwards;
}

@keyframes hudFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

.shortcuts-hud-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.shortcuts-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.shortcuts-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.shortcut-key {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES & GRID CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */
.blueprint-hero-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.blueprint-pill-link {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.blueprint-pill-link:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-forest);
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.15);
}

.project-deep-dive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.project-deep-dive-header {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  background: #FCFCFA;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.project-deep-dive-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.project-spec-ref {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.project-deep-dive-body {
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
}

.project-headline {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.blueprint-hero-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.service-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE CAPABILITY DOSSIER (SERVICES ARCHITECTURE PRESENTATION)
   ========================================================================== */
.exec-cap-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E3DD);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.04);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.exec-cap-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.08);
}

.exec-cap-header-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E3DD);
}

.exec-cap-tag-cluster {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.exec-cap-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent-forest, #285C4D);
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint, #EDF3F0);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.2);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.exec-cap-sla {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #5C5E5A);
  background: var(--bg-primary, #F7F7F4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E3DD);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.exec-cap-meta-spec {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary, #8A8C85);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.exec-cap-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0;
  color: var(--text-primary, #171817);
}

.exec-cap-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #5C5E5A);
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem 0;
  max-width: 920px;
}

/* Problem vs Solution Contrast Bento */
.exec-cap-contrast-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.exec-contrast-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.exec-contrast-problem {
  background: rgba(230, 230, 226, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.12);
}

.exec-contrast-solution {
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint, #EDF3F0);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.25);
}

.exec-contrast-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.exec-contrast-problem .exec-contrast-icon {
  color: #B45309;
}

.exec-contrast-solution .exec-contrast-icon {
  color: var(--accent-forest, #285C4D);
}

.exec-contrast-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.exec-contrast-problem .exec-contrast-label {
  color: #92400E;
}

.exec-contrast-solution .exec-contrast-label {
  color: var(--accent-forest, #285C4D);
}

.exec-contrast-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-primary, #171817);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Deliverables Header & Grid */
.exec-deliverables-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E3DD);
}

.exec-deliverables-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-tertiary, #8A8C85);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.exec-deliverables-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent-forest, #285C4D);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.exec-deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.exec-deliv-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.15rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface, #FCFCFA);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E3DD);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.exec-deliv-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.06);
}

.exec-deliv-icon-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint, #EDF3F0);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-forest, #285C4D);
}

.exec-deliv-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.exec-deliv-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary, #171817);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.exec-deliv-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #5C5E5A);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Use cases section */
.exec-cap-usecases {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--bg-primary, #F7F7F4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E3DD);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.exec-usecases-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-tertiary, #8A8C85);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.exec-usecases-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.exec-pill {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary, #171817);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E3DD);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Footer / CTA Bar */
.exec-cap-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E3DD);
}

.exec-cap-guarantee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #5C5E5A);
}

.exec-cap-guarantee svg {
  color: var(--accent-forest, #285C4D);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .exec-cap-contrast-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .exec-deliverables-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .exec-cap-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }
  .pov-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  .problem-nav-pills {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .problem-deck {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .project-deep-dive-grid,
  .service-detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  .work-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .services-grid-five {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .service-card--wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-availability-badge {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Responsive Header & Navigation */
@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .nav-links-desktop {
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.65rem;
  }
  .nav-cta-btn {
    padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .nav-links-desktop,
  .nav-portal-link,
  .nav-cta-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* Tablet Portrait & Large Mobile Viewports */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 1.5rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 1.5rem);
  }
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  }
  .hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-interactive-col {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .mobile-lifecycle-cue {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 1.15rem 0 0.25rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-forest, #285C4D);
    background: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.15);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    width: fit-content;
    align-self: center;
  }
  .technical-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  .technical-eyebrow::before {
    margin-top: 0.32rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .hero-lead-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 6.5vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.15rem;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 48px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-proof-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.35rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.15rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  }
  .hero-proof-sep {
    display: none;
  }
  .desktop-br {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-proof-item {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  }
  .hero-proof-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .hero-proof-val {
    font-size: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-proof-lbl {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .services-grid-five,
  .services-grid-editorial {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .service-card--wide {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
  .principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .problem-nav-pills {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .category-chips-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .footer-brand-info {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
  @media (max-width: 520px) {
    .footer-top-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 2rem;
    }
  }
  .footer-nav-col ul li a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    min-height: 32px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .hero-morph-phrase {
    min-width: 0;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .mobile-nav-link {
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .project-deep-dive-header {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .project-deep-dive-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .project-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4.5vw, 1.85rem);
  }
  .case-architecture-panel {
    padding: 1.15rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .case-arch-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }
  .case-arch-topology-box {
    padding: 0.95rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .topology-row {
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .case-metrics-grid {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .case-metric-box {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* Small Screen Adaptation (320px to 600px, e.g. iPhone SE, Android Handhelds) */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .delivery-blueprint-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  .btn-sm {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .site-header {
    padding: 0.2rem 0;
  }
  .nav-wrapper {
    height: 60px;
  }
  .brand-wordmark {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
  }
  .brand-title-labs {
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }
  .closing-cta-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .closing-cta-card div[style*="display: flex"] {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .closing-cta-card .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 48px;
  }
  .inquiry-form-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem !important;
  }
  .project-deep-dive {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md, 10px) !important;
  }
  .project-deep-dive-header {
    padding: 1rem 0.95rem !important;
  }
  .project-deep-dive-badges {
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .project-deep-dive-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.95rem !important;
  }
  .project-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 48px;
  }
  .case-telemetry-panel,
  .case-advisory-panel {
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .case-telemetry-box,
  .case-advisory-box {
    padding: 0.95rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .case-metric-box .metric-val {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 4vw, 1.2rem);
  }
  .case-metric-box .metric-lbl {
    font-size: clamp(0.58rem, 2vw, 0.65rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .service-detail-block {
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xl) !important;
  }
}

/* Narrow Handheld Viewports (< 440px, e.g. iPhone SE, 375px screens) */
@media (max-width: 440px) {
  .project-deep-dive-header {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .project-deep-dive-body {
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .case-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .case-metric-box {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .case-metric-box .metric-lbl {
    margin-top: 0;
    text-align: right;
  }
}

/* Touch & Pointer Adaptation (Mobile & Tablet Handhelds) */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  /* Remove sticky hover artifacts on touchscreens */
  .service-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-color: var(--border-fine);
  }
  .service-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .blueprint-step-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-color: var(--border-fine);
  }
  /* Provide immediate tactile feedback on finger tap */
  .btn:active,
  .category-chip-btn:active,
  .mobile-nav-link:active,
  .service-card:active {
    transform: scale(0.985);
    transition-duration: 50ms;
  }
  /* Enforce 44px touch targets */
  .category-chip-btn {
    min-height: 48px;
  }
}

/* Fine Pointer Adaptation (Desktop & Mouse Interaction) */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.07), 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 24, 23, 0.03);
  }
  .service-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION ENTRANCE & BUTTERY EASE-IN SYSTEM (RBP-INSPIRED)
   - Every section entrance starts right at the section top
   - Structural <section> containers are never transformed (zero layout jitter)
   - Apple / Vercel cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) ease curve
   ========================================================================== */

/* Every section content wrapper (.section-entrance) eases in from its top */
/* Operational Speed & Accessibility: Informational content renders with a silky cubic-bezier entrance */
html.js-ready .section-entrance {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

html.js-ready .section-entrance.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Instant visibility for above-the-fold heroes so there is zero initial layout shift */
.hero-section .section-entrance,
.page-hero .section-entrance {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

/* Informational cards remain fully legible instantly without late fade-in */
html.js-ready .section-entrance .services-grid-five > .service-card,
html.js-ready .section-entrance .work-grid > .experiment-card,
html.js-ready .section-entrance .delivery-blueprint-grid > .blueprint-step-card,
html.js-ready .section-entrance .principles-grid > .principle-item,
html.js-ready .section-entrance .engagement-models-grid > div,
html.js-ready .section-entrance .boundaries-grid > div {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Ensure hover lift works effortlessly after reveal */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  }
  .blueprint-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  }
  .experiment-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  }
}

/* Accessibility: Respect Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  ::view-transition-group(*),
  ::view-transition-old(*),
  ::view-transition-new(*) {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  html.js-ready .section-entrance,
  html.js-ready .section-entrance * {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRINT ADAPTATION (Screen to Paper / PDF Export)
   ========================================================================== */
@media print {
  /* Hide non-printable web chrome and interactive widgets */
  .site-header,
  .mobile-nav-menu,
  .mobile-nav-toggle,
  .skip-to-content,
  .form-feedback-toast,
  .nav-actions,
  .nav-availability-badge,
  .btn,
  #inquiry-form,
  .inquiry-success-card,
  .hero-canvas,
  #hero-particle-canvas,
  .brand-mark-symbol {
    display: none !important;
  }

  body {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #111111 !important;
    font-size: 10.5pt;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .container,
  .container-narrow {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding-top: 1.5rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  /* Prevent awkward page break cutting across cards */
  .service-card,
  .project-deep-dive,
  .blueprint-step-card,
  .principle-item,
  .service-detail-block {
    page-break-inside: avoid;
    break-inside: avoid;
    border: 1px solid #DDDDDD !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  /* Make sure links remain identifiable and readable */
  a {
    color: #111111 !important;
    text-decoration: underline !important;
  }

  a[href^="mailto:"]::after {
    content: " <" attr(href) ">";
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: #444444;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PERFORMANCE & RENDERING OPTIMIZATIONS (CORE WEB VITALS)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Off-screen layout containment: skips initial style & layout calculations until near viewport */
#independent-solutions,
#verified-outcomes,
#faq-section,
#contact-cta,
.site-footer,
.content-visibility-auto {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 600px;
}

/* GPU hardware compositing hints on active interactive components */
.mobile-nav-menu {
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENGINEERING BLOG & LONG-FORM TECHNICAL EDITORIAL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.blog-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.blog-filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-forest);
  color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.blog-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-forest);
  border-color: var(--accent-forest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.blog-filter-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-forest);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

@media (pointer: coarse), (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-filter-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .btn-sm {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  }
}

.blog-card-featured {
  background: var(--bg-card-clean);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.blog-card-featured:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.blog-post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 340px), 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
}

.blog-article-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-clean);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.blog-article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.article-header {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-3xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.article-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.article-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.article-author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
}

/* Modern Editorial Layout with Sticky Sidebar */
.editorial-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.editorial-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: start;
  padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
}

@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .editorial-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.editorial-main {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 840px;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.editorial-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.editorial-sidebar-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-clean);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.editorial-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.editorial-toc-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.editorial-toc-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.article-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.editorial-main h2,
.article-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.editorial-main h3,
.article-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.editorial-main p,
.article-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.editorial-main ul,
.editorial-main ol,
.article-content ul,
.article-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.editorial-main li,
.article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.editorial-main strong,
.article-content strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.editorial-main a,
.article-content a {
  color: var(--accent-forest, #285C4D);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(40, 92, 77, 0.4);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.editorial-main a:hover,
.article-content a:hover {
  color: #059669;
  text-decoration-color: #059669;
}

.editorial-callout {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-forest);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.editorial-callout-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.code-dossier-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: #0F172A;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  margin: var(--space-2xl, 2.5rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E8F0);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.code-dossier-header {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #475569;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
}

.code-dossier-header::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FDA4AF;
  box-shadow: 14px 0 0 #FDE68A, 28px 0 0 #86EFAC;
  margin-right: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.code-dossier-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  white-space: pre;
  tab-size: 2;
  margin: 0;
  color: #1E293B;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KLOUD-LABS EDITORIAL ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAMS & PIPELINE COMPONENTS (LIGHT THEME)
   ========================================================================== */

.tech-diagram-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  margin: var(--space-2xl, 2.5rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine, #E2E8F0);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.tech-diagram-header {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tech-diagram-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.tech-diagram-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CBD5E1;
}
.tech-diagram-dot.red { background: #FDA4AF; }
.tech-diagram-dot.amber { background: #FDE68A; }
.tech-diagram-dot.green { background: #86EFAC; }

.tech-diagram-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent-forest, #285C4D);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tech-diagram-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.tech-diagram-badge.emerald {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #047857;
  border-color: #A7F3D0;
}

.tech-diagram-badge.rose {
  background: #FFF1F2;
  color: #BE123C;
  border-color: #FECDD3;
}

.tech-diagram-badge.blue {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}

.tech-diagram-badge.amber {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  color: #B45309;
  border-color: #FDE68A;
}

.tech-diagram-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 1. Pipeline Flow */
.pipeline-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  position: relative;
}

.pipeline-node {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.pipeline-node:hover {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border-color: #34D399;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}

.pipeline-node-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.pipeline-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #475569;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pipeline-node.is-active .pipeline-step-num {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.pipeline-node-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem 0;
}

.pipeline-node-info p {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.pipeline-arrow-down {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.1rem 0;
}

.pipeline-branch-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pipeline-branch-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* 2. Timeline Step Grid */
.sprint-timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sprint-week-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sprint-week-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sprint-week-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #047857;
}

.sprint-week-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.sprint-week-tasks {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.sprint-week-tasks li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.sprint-week-tasks li span.check {
  color: #059669;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sprint-week-deliverable {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 3px solid #059669;
}

/* 3. Agency vs Kloud Labs Comparison */
.agency-comparison-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .agency-comparison-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.comparison-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.comparison-card.legacy {
  background: #FFF1F2;
  border: 1px solid #FECDD3;
}

.comparison-card.kloud {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.comparison-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.comparison-card-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.comparison-roles-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
}

.comparison-role-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.comparison-role-name {
  color: #1E293B;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.comparison-role-cost {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.comparison-summary-box {
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.comparison-card.legacy .comparison-summary-box {
  background: #FFE4E6;
  border: 1px solid #FDA4AF;
  color: #9F1239;
}

.comparison-card.kloud .comparison-summary-box {
  background: #D1FAE5;
  border: 1px solid #6EE7B7;
  color: #064E3B;
}

/* 4. RAG Funnel */
.rag-funnel-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.rag-funnel-tier {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.rag-funnel-tier:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.rag-funnel-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.rag-tier-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #475569;
}

.rag-funnel-tier.active-tier {
  border-color: #6EE7B7;
  background: #ECFDF5;
}

.rag-funnel-tier.active-tier .rag-tier-badge {
  background: #D1FAE5;
  color: #047857;
}



.stat-grid-duo {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.stat-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.stat-box-val {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-box-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-card-featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Editorial & Technical Components Mobile Adaptation */
@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .editorial-sidebar {
    position: static;
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-header {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 1.5rem);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }
  .article-meta-bar {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .tech-diagram-body {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.95rem;
  }
  .tech-diagram-header {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
  .code-dossier-header {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .code-dossier-body {
    padding: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .editorial-callout {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    margin: 1.25rem 0;
  }
  .stat-grid-duo {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
  }
  .editorial-main h2,
  .article-content h2 {
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pipeline-node {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  }
  .pipeline-node .tech-diagram-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .rag-funnel-tier {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  }
  .rag-funnel-tier .tech-diagram-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .sprint-timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .comparison-role-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.2rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   AUDIT FITMENT ENHANCEMENTS (WCAG & RESPONSIVE FITMENT)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .boundaries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .services-grid-editorial {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}



[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-primary: #121312;
  --bg-surface: #181A18;
  --bg-card-clean: #1F221F;
  --bg-subtle: #252825;
  --bg-accent-tint: #1C2822;

  --text-primary: #F7F7F4;
  --text-secondary: #B5B9B0;
  --text-tertiary: #8C9087;
  --text-inverse: #171817;

  --accent-forest: #3E8A73;
  --accent-forest-hover: #4FA38A;
  --accent-forest-active: #5EBA9F;

  --border-fine: #2A2E2B;
  --border-medium: #3A403C;
  --border-focus: #3E8A73;

  --shadow-subtle: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-lift: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* --- Enhanced Semantic Blog & Machine-Readable Styling --- */
.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.blog-category-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.blog-read-time {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.blog-card-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-forest-hover);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.machine-readable-bar {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.machine-readable-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.machine-readable-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--bg-accent-tint);
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.machine-readable-text {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.machine-readable-text a {
  color: var(--accent-forest);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .machine-readable-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
  }
}