/*
Theme Name:  C Suite Brand Partners
Theme URI:   https://csuitebranding.com
Author:      eZeroAndOne.io | Opeyemi Oladejobi Akinkunmi
Author URI:  https://csuitebranding.com
Description: A custom executive-grade WordPress theme for C Suite Brand Partners — a personal branding, strategy, and executive positioning consultancy.
Version:     1.7.1
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to:     6.5
Requires PHP:     8.0
License:          GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI:      https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain:      csuite
Tags: custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, full-width-template, blog, business, professional
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --color-primary:    #121856;
  --color-secondary:  #C9A84C;
  --color-accent:     #1B2370;
  --color-surface:    #F4F5FB;
  --color-white:      #FFFFFF;
  --color-text:       #0F1020;
  --color-text-muted: #5C6080;
  --color-border:     #DDE0EF;

  --font-heading: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;

  --text-xs:   0.75rem;
  --text-sm:   0.875rem;
  --text-base: 1rem;
  --text-lg:   1.125rem;
  --text-xl:   1.25rem;
  --text-2xl:  1.5rem;
  --text-3xl:  1.875rem;
  --text-4xl:  2.25rem;
  --text-5xl:  3rem;
  --text-6xl:  3.75rem;
  --text-7xl:  4.5rem;

  --space-1:  0.25rem;  --space-2:  0.5rem;   --space-3:  0.75rem;
  --space-4:  1rem;     --space-5:  1.25rem;  --space-6:  1.5rem;
  --space-8:  2rem;     --space-10: 2.5rem;   --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-14: 3.5rem;   --space-16: 4rem;     --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;     --space-28: 7rem;     --space-32: 8rem;

  --container-max:    1280px;
  --container-wide:   1440px;
  --container-narrow: 768px;
  --header-height:    68px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  --shadow-xl: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);

  --radius-sm: 4px;  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px; --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition-base: all 0.3s ease;
  --transition-fast: all 0.15s ease;
  --transition-slow: all 0.5s ease;

  --z-below: -1; --z-base: 0; --z-raised: 10;
  --z-overlay: 100; --z-modal: 1000; --z-nav: 900;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, video, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition-base); }
a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button, input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-secondary); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(var(--text-4xl), 6vw, var(--text-7xl)); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 4vw, var(--text-5xl)); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 3vw, var(--text-4xl)); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
h5 { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
h6 { font-size: var(--text-lg); }

p { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); max-width: 68ch; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.lead { font-size: var(--text-xl); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-weight: 400; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.text-muted  { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.text-gold   { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left   { text-align: left; }

blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-secondary);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. LAYOUT & GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(var(--space-4), 4vw, var(--space-8));
}
.container--wide   { max-width: var(--container-wide); }
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }

.site-main         { padding-top: 0; }
/* .no-hero padding only fires on pages that genuinely have no hero section.
   All inner page templates open with .page-hero which handles its own
   top-spacing via hero__content padding-top, so no offset is needed here. */
.site-main.no-hero { padding-top: 0; }

.section    { padding-block: clamp(var(--space-12), 6vw, var(--space-20)); }
.section--sm{ padding-block: clamp(var(--space-8),  4vw, var(--space-14)); }
.section--lg{ padding-block: clamp(var(--space-16), 8vw, var(--space-28)); }

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .section--viewport {
    min-height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-height, 68px));
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  }
  .section--viewport > .container { width: 100%; }
}

/* Section backgrounds */
.section-bg-white   { background-color: var(--color-white); }
.section-bg-surface { background-color: var(--color-surface); }
.section-bg-light   { background-color: #ECEEF8; }
.section-bg-navy    { background-color: var(--color-primary); }
.bg-dark    { background-color: var(--color-primary); }
.bg-accent  { background-color: var(--color-accent); }
.bg-surface { background-color: var(--color-surface); }
.bg-gold    { background-color: var(--color-secondary); }

/* On dark helper */
.on-dark          { color: var(--color-white); }
.on-dark h1, .on-dark h2, .on-dark h3 { color: var(--color-white); }
.on-dark p        { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

/* Flex / Grid */
.flex { display: flex; } .flex-col { flex-direction: column; }
.items-center { align-items: center; } .justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-4 { gap: var(--space-4); } .gap-6 { gap: var(--space-6); } .gap-8 { gap: var(--space-8); }
.grid { display: grid; }
.grid-cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.grid-auto   { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-8); }
.grid-auto--sm { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-6); }

/* Section header */
.section-header { margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.section-header--center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; max-width: 680px; }

/* Divider */
.divider { width: 48px; height: 3px; background: var(--color-secondary); margin-block: var(--space-4); border-radius: 2px; }
.divider--center { margin-inline: auto; }

/* Utilities */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.sticky-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   5. BUTTONS & CTAs
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-8);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 2px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base); text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap; border-radius: 0;
}
.btn--primary  { background-color: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.btn--primary:hover  { background-color: transparent; color: var(--color-secondary); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn--secondary{ background-color: transparent; color: var(--color-secondary); border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.btn--secondary:hover{ background-color: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-primary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--dark     { background-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.btn--dark:hover{ background-color: var(--color-secondary); border-color: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-primary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--ghost    { background-color: transparent; color: var(--color-white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ background-color: var(--color-white); color: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-white); }
.btn .material-icons { font-size: 1.1em; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.btn:hover .material-icons { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   6. NAVIGATION — Light-first, always readable
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-nav);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: background-color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease, padding-block 0.35s ease;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(18,24,86,0.08);
}
/* Transparent overlay over hero image (JS adds this on front page at top) */
.site-header.hero-mode {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.site-header__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6); height: 68px;
}

/* Logo icon — 44x44 in header */
.site-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
.site-logo__img { height: 44px; width: 44px; object-fit: contain; display: block; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }
.site-logo__img--white { display: none; }
.site-logo__img--dark  { display: block; }
.site-header.hero-mode .site-logo__img--white { display: block; }
.site-header.hero-mode .site-logo__img--dark  { display: none; }
.site-logo__wordmark { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); }
.site-logo__wordmark span { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.site-header.hero-mode .site-logo__wordmark { color: var(--color-white); }

/* Desktop nav */
.primary-nav ul { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-8); }
.primary-nav a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary);
  padding-bottom: 3px; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-base); white-space: nowrap;
}
.primary-nav a:hover, .primary-nav .current-menu-item > a { color: var(--color-secondary); border-bottom-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.site-header.hero-mode .primary-nav a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.site-header.hero-mode .primary-nav a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); }

.nav-cta { margin-left: var(--space-4); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Hamburger */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px; width: 40px; height: 40px; background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer; padding: var(--space-2); transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.nav-toggle:hover { background: var(--color-surface); border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 100%; height: 2px; background-color: var(--color-primary); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.site-header.hero-mode .nav-toggle span { background-color: var(--color-white); }
.site-header.hero-mode .nav-toggle { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--color-white);
  z-index: calc(var(--z-nav) - 1);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-6); transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
.nav-open .mobile-nav { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-nav a { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--text-3xl); color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 700; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); }

.skip-link { position: absolute; top: -100px; left: var(--space-4); background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-primary); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); font-weight: 600; z-index: calc(var(--z-nav) + 1); transition: top 0.2s; }
.skip-link:focus { top: var(--space-4); }

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HERO & PARALLAX
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base hero */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* 100dvh cap — large screens */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero--contained { height: 100dvh; max-height: 100dvh; min-height: unset; }
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .hero--contained { min-height: 100svh; height: auto; }
}

/* Background image layer — fills container, scroll attachment for iOS compat */
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-attachment: scroll;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Dark overlay — legibility over photo */
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    rgba(10,12,40,0.82) 0%,
    rgba(18,24,86,0.70) 50%,
    rgba(10,12,40,0.60) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Content — full width, centred */
.hero__content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(var(--space-6), 5vw, var(--space-16));
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 68px) + var(--space-12));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero__kicker {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.hero__kicker::before, .hero__kicker::after {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 32px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-secondary); opacity: 0.7;
}

.hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  max-width: 20ch; margin-inline: auto; margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.hero__headline em { font-style: normal; color: var(--color-secondary); }

.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-base), 1.6vw, var(--text-lg));
  line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  max-width: 58ch; margin-inline: auto; margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: var(--space-6); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  font-size: var(--text-xs); letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__scroll .material-icons { font-size: 1.25rem; }

/* Interior page hero */
.page-hero { min-height: clamp(380px, 52vh, 600px); background-color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Inner page hero — full viewport minus fixed header on large screens */
.hero.page-hero {
  height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-height, 68px));
  max-height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-height, 68px));
  min-height: unset !important;
}

/* Tablet (769–1024px): allow natural height so tall content isn't clipped */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero.page-hero {
    height: auto;
    max-height: none;
    min-height: clamp(420px, 55vw, 600px);
  }
}

/* Mobile (≤768px): fully auto, content drives height */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero.page-hero {
    height: auto;
    max-height: none;
    min-height: 0;         /* let padding + content set the height */
  }
}

/* Page-hero headline — slightly smaller than full-hero */
.page-hero .hero__headline { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }

/* Parallax mid-page CTA band */
.parallax-section {
  position: relative; min-height: clamp(360px, 45vh, 560px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;
}
.parallax-section__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: -30%;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed; z-index: var(--z-below);
}
.parallax-section__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(18,24,86,0.82); }
.parallax-section__content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6); padding-block: var(--space-16);
  text-align: center; color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. CARDS & GRIDS
   ========================================================================== */
.card { background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); overflow: hidden; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.card__image-wrap { overflow: hidden; display: block; }
.card__image { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; display: block; }
.card:hover .card__image { transform: scale(1.04); }
.card__body { padding: var(--space-6); }
.card__category { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.card__title { font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); line-height: 1.25; color: var(--color-primary); transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.card:hover .card__title { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.card__excerpt { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.card__link { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; padding-bottom: 1px; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.card__link:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); gap: var(--space-3); }
.card__link .material-icons { font-size: 1rem; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.card__link:hover .material-icons { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   9. SERVICES
   ========================================================================== */
/* 4 columns on large screens, responsive below */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.service-card {
  padding: var(--space-8); background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border); transition: var(--transition-base);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--color-secondary); transition: width 0.4s ease; }
.service-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.service-card__icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon { background: var(--color-secondary); }
.service-card__icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.75rem; color: var(--color-secondary); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon .material-icons { color: var(--color-primary); }
.service-card__category { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); display: block; }
.service-card__title { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-primary); }
.service-card__desc { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.service-card__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); margin-top: var(--space-4); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary); border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; padding-bottom: 1px; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.service-card__link:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); gap: var(--space-3); }
.service-card__link .material-icons { font-size: 1rem; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.service-card__link:hover .material-icons { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Single service */
.service-single__header { background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); padding: var(--space-20) 0; padding-top: calc(var(--space-20) + 80px); }
.service-deliverables { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.deliverable-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-3); padding: var(--space-4); background: var(--color-surface); border-left: 3px solid var(--color-secondary); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.deliverable-item:hover { background: var(--color-white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateX(4px); }
.deliverable-item .material-icons { color: var(--color-secondary); font-size: 1.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   10. PORTFOLIO
   ========================================================================== */
/* 4 columns on large screens, responsive below */
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 320px; /* explicit height so absolutely-positioned images have a container */
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) { .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 280px; } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 260px; } }
.portfolio-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; height: 100%; cursor: pointer; }
.portfolio-card__image { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; display: block; }
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-card__image { transform: scale(1.08); }
.portfolio-card__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,10,10,0.90) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.30) 50%, transparent 100%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: var(--space-6); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.portfolio-card__tag { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.portfolio-card__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--text-2xl); color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.portfolio-card__cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-secondary); transform: translateY(8px); opacity: 0; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-card__cta { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
/* Excerpt shown on featured card — white text over dark overlay */
.portfolio-card__excerpt { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); max-width: 52ch; }

/* Portfolio single meta */
.portfolio-single__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-6); padding: var(--space-8) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); margin-block: var(--space-8); }
.meta-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-1); }
.meta-item__label { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.meta-item__value { font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Result stats */
.results-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-6); background: var(--color-primary); padding: var(--space-12); }
.result-stat { text-align: center; color: var(--color-white); padding: var(--space-6); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.result-stat:hover { border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.result-stat__number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(var(--text-4xl), 4vw, var(--text-6xl)); font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-secondary); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.result-stat__label { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ==========================================================================
   11. BLOG
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-8); }
.post-card { border-radius: 0; }
.post-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.post-meta__date { font-weight: 500; }
.post-meta__category { padding: 2px var(--space-3); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); color: var(--color-secondary); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--text-xs); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.post-meta__read-time { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.post-meta__read-time .material-icons { font-size: 0.875rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
/* ==========================================================================
   12. ABOUT — Company Overview section
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section: normal padding at all sizes. Image height controls the section height. */
.section--overview {
  padding-block: clamp(var(--space-12), 5vw, var(--space-20));
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  overflow: hidden; /* contain the decorative ::after border */
}

/* Two-column grid */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44fr 56fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-8), 5vw, var(--space-14));
  align-items: center;
}

/* Image column */
.about-image-wrap { position: relative; }

.about-image-wrap__img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  /* Never taller than the viewport minus header and padding */
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height, 68px) - 8rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Decorative gold border — large screens only */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-image-wrap::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -16px; right: -16px;
    width: 50%; height: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-secondary);
    z-index: 0;
    transition: bottom 0.4s ease, right 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .about-image-wrap:hover::after { bottom: -10px; right: -10px; }
}

/* Text column */
.about-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.about-text .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.about-text h2 { font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 3vw, var(--text-4xl)); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.about-text .divider { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.about-text .lead { font-size: clamp(var(--text-base), 1.4vw, var(--text-lg)); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.about-text p { font-size: var(--text-base); line-height: 1.75; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }

/* Stats */
.about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-6); padding-top: var(--space-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.about-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-1); }
.about-stat__number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 2.5vw, var(--text-3xl)); font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-secondary); line-height: 1; }
.about-stat__label { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.4; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .about-image-wrap__img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; max-height: 360px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-3); }
}


/* ── Pillars grid ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5); background: var(--color-surface);
  border-top: 2px solid transparent; transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.pillar-item:hover { border-top-color: var(--color-secondary); background: var(--color-white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.pillar-item .material-icons { color: var(--color-secondary); font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pillar-item__title { font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); color: var(--color-primary); }
.pillar-item__text { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   13. CONTACT
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: var(--space-16); align-items: start; }
.contact-info__item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); padding: var(--space-5); background: var(--color-surface); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.contact-info__item:hover { background: var(--color-white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateX(4px); }
.contact-info__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);   /* gold tint — icon stays visible */
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.contact-info__item:hover .contact-info__icon {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.contact-info__icon .material-icons,
.contact-info__icon .material-icons-outlined {
  color: var(--color-secondary);       /* gold icon, always legible */
  font-size: 1.25rem; transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.contact-info__item:hover .contact-info__icon .material-icons,
.contact-info__item:hover .contact-info__icon .material-icons-outlined { color: var(--color-primary); }
.contact-info__label { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.contact-info__value { font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); }
.contact-form .form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.contact-form label { display: block; font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.contact-form input, .contact-form textarea, .contact-form select { width: 100%; padding: var(--space-4); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: var(--color-white); color: var(--color-text); font-size: var(--text-base); transition: var(--transition-base); appearance: none; outline: none; border-radius: 0; }
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus, .contact-form select:focus { border-color: var(--color-secondary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.15); }
.contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.contact-form-wrap { background: var(--color-surface); padding: var(--space-10); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }
.select-wrap { position: relative; }
.select-wrap select { padding-right: var(--space-10); cursor: pointer; }
.select-wrap .material-icons,
.select-wrap .material-icons-outlined { position: absolute; right: var(--space-4); top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--color-text-muted); pointer-events: none; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.contact-form__submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: var(--space-5); font-size: var(--text-base); margin-top: var(--space-2); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.contact-form__submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.contact-form__disclaimer { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-muted); text-align: center; margin-top: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-form__disclaimer a { color: var(--color-secondary); border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; }
.required { color: var(--color-secondary); margin-left: 2px; }
.form-notice { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-4); padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); border-left: 4px solid; }
.form-notice .material-icons,
.form-notice .material-icons-outlined { font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.form-notice--success { background: rgba(46,125,50,0.08); border-color: #2E7D32; color: #1B5E20; }
.form-notice--success .material-icons,
.form-notice--success .material-icons-outlined { color: #2E7D32; }
.form-notice--error { background: rgba(183,28,28,0.08); border-color: #B71C1C; color: #7F0000; }
.form-notice--error .material-icons,
.form-notice--error .material-icons-outlined { color: #B71C1C; }
.form-notice p { margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer { background-color: var(--color-primary); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); padding-top: var(--space-20); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-10); padding-bottom: var(--space-12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.footer-brand__logo-img { height: 44px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; opacity: 0.92; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }
.footer-brand__logo-link:hover .footer-brand__logo-img { opacity: 1; }
.footer-brand__tagline { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); max-width: 30ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.footer-col__heading { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.footer-col a { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); transition: var(--transition-base); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-block: var(--space-6); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); }
.social-links a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.social-links a:hover { border-color: var(--color-secondary); background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-primary); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.social-links .material-icons { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   15. ANIMATIONS & TRANSITIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.fade-up.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.stagger-children > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s;   opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.underline-gold { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.underline-gold::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -4px; width: 100%; height: 3px; background: var(--color-secondary); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.is-visible .underline-gold::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

@keyframes scrollBounce { 0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); } }
@keyframes fadeInDown  { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeInUp    { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);  } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes shimmer     { 0% { background-position: -800px 0; } 100% { background-position: 800px 0; } }

.shimmer { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0f0f0 25%, #e8e8e8 50%, #f0f0f0 75%); background-size: 800px 100%; animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite; }

/* ==========================================================================
   16. RESPONSIVE UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-grid  { gap: var(--space-10); }
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Hide CTA at tablet — header gets too tight */
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --space-24: 4rem; --space-32: 5rem; }
  .primary-nav, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .section--viewport { min-height: auto; display: block; }
  .about-grid, .grid-cols-2, .grid-cols-3, .grid-cols-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom{ flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); text-align: center; }

  /* ── Footer mobile centering ── */
  .footer-col,
  .footer-brand          { text-align: center; }
  .footer-brand__tagline { max-width: none; margin-inline: auto; }
  .footer-col ul         { align-items: center; }
  .footer-col a          { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-col--nav a::before { display: none; } /* hide › arrow — centred links don't need it */
  .social-links          { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-bottom nav     { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
  .footer-bottom nav a   { margin-right: 0; }

  .hero__headline { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 8vw, 2.5rem); }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: var(--space-8); }
  .about-stats  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-3); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .results-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section       { padding-block: var(--space-10); }
  .form-row      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .hero__scroll { display: none; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; color: #000; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FRONT PAGE — Section Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Stats strip */
.stats-strip { padding-block: var(--space-12); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.stats-strip__list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); text-align: center; }
.stats-strip__item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); padding: var(--space-6); border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.stats-strip__item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stats-strip__item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.stats-strip__number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(var(--text-4xl), 5vw, var(--text-6xl)); font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-secondary); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.stats-strip__label { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); max-width: 18ch; line-height: 1.4; }

/* Difference section */
.difference-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-16); align-items: center; }
.difference-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.diff-card { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-5); padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6); background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-left: 4px solid transparent; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.diff-card:hover { border-left-color: var(--color-secondary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateX(6px); }
.diff-card__icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.10); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.diff-card:hover .diff-card__icon { background: var(--color-secondary); }
.diff-card__icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--color-secondary); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.diff-card:hover .diff-card__icon .material-icons { color: var(--color-primary); }
.diff-card__title { font-size: var(--text-lg); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.diff-card__text { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-6); }
.testimonial-card { background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding: var(--space-8); position: relative; transition: var(--transition-base); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-6); }
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.testimonial-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 40px; height: 3px; background: var(--color-secondary); transition: width 0.4s ease; }
.testimonial-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.testimonial-card__quote-icon { color: var(--color-secondary); opacity: 0.4; line-height: 1; }
.testimonial-card__quote-icon .material-icons { font-size: 2.5rem; }
.testimonial-card__text { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--text-lg); font-style: italic; color: var(--color-accent); line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; margin: 0; max-width: none; }
.testimonial-card__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding-top: var(--space-5); font-style: normal; }
.testimonial-card__avatar { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-primary); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--color-secondary); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
.testimonial-card__name { display: block; font-style: normal; font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.testimonial-card__title { display: block; font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* Featured post (blog) */
.featured-post { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); overflow: hidden; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.featured-post:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.featured-post__image-wrap { overflow: hidden; display: block; }
.featured-post__image { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.6s ease; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
.featured-post:hover .featured-post__image { transform: scale(1.04); }
.featured-post__body { padding: var(--space-10); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; background: var(--color-white); }
.featured-post__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.featured-post__title { font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 3vw, var(--text-4xl)); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); color: var(--color-primary); }
.featured-post__title a { color: inherit; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.featured-post__title a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.featured-post__excerpt { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }

/* Newsletter strip */
.newsletter-strip { padding-block: var(--space-16); }
.newsletter-strip__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); align-items: center; }
.newsletter-form__fields { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: stretch; }
.newsletter-form__fields input { flex: 1; padding: var(--space-4); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: var(--color-white); font-size: var(--text-base); transition: var(--transition-base); outline: none; }
.newsletter-form__fields input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.newsletter-form__fields input:focus { border-color: var(--color-secondary); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-strip__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .stats-strip__item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .stats-strip__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .difference-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .featured-post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-strip__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .newsletter-form__fields { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES — Archive & Single
   ========================================================================== */
.taxonomy-filter { background: var(--color-white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); position: sticky; top: 68px; z-index: var(--z-raised); }
.taxonomy-filter__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.taxonomy-filter__list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.taxonomy-filter__btn { background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 3px solid transparent; padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.taxonomy-filter__btn:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.taxonomy-filter__btn.is-active { color: var(--color-primary); border-bottom-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.portfolio-archive-grid__item.is-hidden, .service-card.is-hidden { display: none; }
.services-grid--archive { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-6); }

/* Process steps */
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; }
.process-step { padding: var(--space-8); background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); position: relative; transition: var(--transition-base); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); z-index: 1; }
.process-step__number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); line-height: 1; position: absolute; top: var(--space-4); right: var(--space-4); pointer-events: none; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.process-step:hover .process-step__number { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.22); }
.process-step__icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.10); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.process-step:hover .process-step__icon { background: var(--color-secondary); }
.process-step__icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--color-secondary); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.process-step:hover .process-step__icon .material-icons { color: var(--color-primary); }
.process-step__title { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.process-step__text { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }
.process-step__connector { position: absolute; right: -18px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 2; width: 36px; height: 36px; background: var(--color-secondary); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.process-step__connector .material-icons { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Single service */
.service-single__icon-badge { width: 72px; height: 72px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.service-single__icon-badge .material-icons { font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--color-secondary); }
.service-approach-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: var(--space-16); align-items: start; }
.outcomes-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: var(--space-16); align-items: start; }
.outcomes-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.outcomes-list__item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-4); padding: var(--space-5); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-left: 3px solid transparent; transition: var(--transition-base); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: var(--text-base); line-height: 1.6; }
.outcomes-list__item:hover { border-left-color: var(--color-secondary); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); transform: translateX(6px); }
.outcomes-list__icon .material-icons { color: var(--color-secondary); font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
.timeline-investment { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-8); padding: var(--space-10); background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-left: 5px solid var(--color-secondary); }
.timeline-investment__icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.timeline-investment__icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--color-secondary); }
.enquire-block { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: var(--space-12); align-items: center; }
.enquire-block__action { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); flex-shrink: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-step__connector { display: none; }
  .service-approach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .outcomes-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .enquire-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO — Archive & Single
   ========================================================================== */
/* Portfolio archive grid — uniform card heights, no overflow */
.portfolio-archive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 380px;    /* fixed height per row — all cards equal */
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Every grid item must fill its cell completely */
.portfolio-archive-grid__item {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;            /* prevent grid blowout */
}

/* Featured (first) card: wider but same row height as others */
.portfolio-archive-grid__item--featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
  grid-row: span 1;         /* explicitly 1 row — prevents bleed-through */
}

.portfolio-archive-grid__item--featured .portfolio-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 3vw, var(--text-4xl));
}
.portfolio-card__stat { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.portfolio-card__stat-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--text-3xl); font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-secondary); line-height: 1; }
.portfolio-card__stat-label { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.4; max-width: 22ch; }

/* Pull-quote */
.pull-quote { max-width: 780px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.pull-quote__icon { color: var(--color-secondary); opacity: 0.5; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.pull-quote__icon .material-icons { font-size: 3rem; }
.pull-quote__text { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-3xl)); font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.5; border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 var(--space-6); }
.pull-quote__attribution { font-style: normal; font-size: var(--text-base); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.pull-quote__attribution strong { color: var(--color-secondary); }

/* Single portfolio */
.portfolio-single__meta-bar { background: var(--color-white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.portfolio-narrative { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); align-items: flex-start; padding-block: var(--space-12); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.portfolio-narrative:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.portfolio-narrative__icon { width: 72px; height: 72px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 8px; }
.portfolio-narrative__icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--color-secondary); }
.portfolio-quote { padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-12); background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-left: 5px solid var(--color-secondary); }
.portfolio-quote__icon { color: var(--color-secondary); opacity: 0.3; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.portfolio-quote__icon .material-icons { font-size: 3rem; }
.portfolio-quote__text { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 2.5vw, var(--text-2xl)); font-style: italic; color: var(--color-accent); line-height: 1.55; border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 var(--space-6); }

/* Case study nav */
.case-study-nav { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: var(--color-surface); }
.case-study-nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: stretch; justify-content: space-between; }
.case-study-nav__item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8); flex: 1; transition: var(--transition-base); border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border); text-decoration: none; }
.case-study-nav__item--next { border-right: none; text-align: right; border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.case-study-nav__item:hover { background: var(--color-white); }
.case-study-nav__all { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-2); padding: var(--space-6); color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; transition: var(--transition-base); text-decoration: none; }
.case-study-nav__all:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); background: var(--color-white); }
.case-study-nav__all .material-icons { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.case-study-nav__direction { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.case-study-nav__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.3; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.case-study-nav__item:hover .case-study-nav__title { color: var(--color-secondary); }

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.breadcrumb__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-1); }
.breadcrumb__item { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.breadcrumb__item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.breadcrumb__item a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.breadcrumb__item--current { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.breadcrumb__item--sep .material-icons { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

/* Empty state & Pagination */
.empty-state { text-align: center; padding: var(--space-24) var(--space-6); max-width: 520px; margin-inline: auto; }
.empty-state__icon { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); color: var(--color-border); }
.empty-state__icon .material-icons { font-size: 4rem; }
.empty-state__title { font-size: var(--text-3xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.empty-state__text { font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); max-width: 42ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.archive-pagination { margin-top: var(--space-12); display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.archive-pagination__list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.archive-pagination__item a, .archive-pagination__item span { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.archive-pagination__item a:hover { background: var(--color-secondary); border-color: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-primary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.archive-pagination__item .current { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .portfolio-archive-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 340px; }
  .portfolio-archive-grid__item--featured { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-archive-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 280px; }
  .portfolio-archive-grid__item--featured { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
  .taxonomy-filter { top: 60px; }
  .portfolio-narrative { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .portfolio-quote { padding: var(--space-6); }
  .case-study-nav__inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .case-study-nav__item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
  .case-study-nav__item--next { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-grid--about { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); }
.pillar-card { padding: var(--space-8); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); transition: var(--transition-base); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.pillar-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--color-secondary); transition: width 0.45s ease; }
.pillar-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.pillar-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.pillar-card__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.pillar-card__icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card__icon { background: var(--color-secondary); }
.pillar-card__icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--color-secondary); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card__icon .material-icons { color: var(--color-primary); }
.pillar-card__tag { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3); }
.pillar-card__title { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.pillar-card__text { font-size: var(--text-base); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* Timeline */
.about-timeline { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.about-timeline__item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); align-items: flex-start; padding-bottom: var(--space-12); }
.about-timeline__track { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; position: relative; }
.about-timeline__node { width: 64px; height: 64px; background: var(--color-primary); border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; z-index: 1; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.about-timeline__item:hover .about-timeline__node { background: var(--color-secondary); }
.about-timeline__node .material-icons { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--color-secondary); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.about-timeline__item:hover .about-timeline__node .material-icons { color: var(--color-primary); }
.about-timeline__line { width: 2px; flex: 1; min-height: 80px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-secondary), var(--color-border)); margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.about-timeline__content { position: relative; padding-top: var(--space-3); }
.about-timeline__number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 6rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); line-height: 1; position: absolute; top: -12px; right: -16px; pointer-events: none; }
.about-timeline__title { font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.about-timeline__text { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.about-timeline__output { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); border-left: 3px solid var(--color-secondary); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); }
.about-timeline__output .material-icons { color: var(--color-secondary); font-size: 1rem; }

/* Values */
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.value-card { padding: var(--space-8); background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-top: 3px solid transparent; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.value-card:hover { border-top-color: var(--color-secondary); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.value-card__icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.value-card:hover .value-card__icon { background: var(--color-secondary); }
.value-card__icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--color-secondary); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.value-card:hover .value-card__icon .material-icons { color: var(--color-primary); }
.value-card__title { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-primary); }
.value-card__text { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .pillars-grid--about { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pillars-grid--about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-timeline__item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .about-timeline__track { flex-direction: row; }
  .about-timeline__line { display: none; }
  .about-timeline__number { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SINGLE POST
   ========================================================================== */
.post-hero { position: relative; min-height: 70vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-primary); }
.post-hero__image-wrap { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.post-hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: var(--container-max); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--space-6); padding-block: var(--space-16); padding-top: calc(var(--space-16) + 80px); }
.post-hero__category { display: inline-block; font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary); background: var(--color-secondary); padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.post-hero__title { font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 5vw, var(--text-6xl)); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--color-white); max-width: 20ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.post-hero__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.post-hero__author-name { font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.post-hero__sep { opacity: 0.4; }
.post-hero__read-time { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.post-hero__read-time .material-icons { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.post-layout { padding-block: var(--space-16); }
.post-layout__container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: var(--space-12); align-items: start; }
.reading-progress { position: sticky; top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--color-border); z-index: var(--z-raised); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.reading-progress__bar { height: 100%; width: 0; background: var(--color-secondary); transition: width 0.1s linear; }
.post-content--single { font-size: var(--text-lg); line-height: 1.8; color: var(--color-text); }
.post-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-10); padding-top: var(--space-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.post-tags__label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.post-tags__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); list-style: none; }
.post-tags__tag { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text); background: var(--color-surface); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.post-tags__tag:hover { background: var(--color-secondary); border-color: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-primary); }
.post-share { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.post-share__label { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.post-share__btn { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.post-nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-10); padding-top: var(--space-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.post-nav__item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); padding: var(--space-5); background: var(--color-surface); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); transition: var(--transition-base); text-decoration: none; }
.post-nav__item:hover { background: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-secondary); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.post-nav__item--next { text-align: right; }
.post-nav__direction { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.post-nav__item--next .post-nav__direction { justify-content: flex-end; }
.post-nav__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.3; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.post-nav__item:hover .post-nav__title { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.author-bio { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); align-items: flex-start; }
.author-bio__avatar img { width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 3px solid var(--color-secondary); }
.author-bio__name { font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-family: var(--font-heading); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.author-bio__description { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* Sidebar */
.post-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-6); }
.sidebar-widget { background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding: var(--space-6); }
.sidebar-widget--about { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.sidebar-widget--about .sidebar-widget__logo { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.sidebar-widget--about .sidebar-widget__logo span { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.sidebar-widget__title { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.sidebar-posts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.sidebar-posts__item { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: flex-start; padding-bottom: var(--space-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.sidebar-posts__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.sidebar-posts__thumb { width: 72px; height: 54px; flex-shrink: 0; overflow: hidden; display: block; }
.sidebar-posts__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.sidebar-posts__title { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.4; display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.sidebar-posts__title:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.sidebar-posts__date { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.sidebar-cats { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.sidebar-cats__item a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-text); padding: var(--space-2) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.sidebar-cats__item:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-cats__item a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); padding-left: var(--space-2); }
.sidebar-cats__count { margin-left: auto; font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-text-muted); background: var(--color-surface); padding: 1px var(--space-2); }
.sidebar-widget--cta { background: var(--color-surface); }
.sidebar-cta .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.sidebar-cta p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .post-layout__container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .post-sidebar { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .post-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .author-bio { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TEAM
   ========================================================================== */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-8); }
.team-card { background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); overflow: hidden; transition: var(--transition-base); position: relative; }
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.team-card__image-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 3/4; background: var(--color-primary); }
.team-card__image { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; transition: transform 0.5s ease; display: block; }
.team-card:hover .team-card__image { transform: scale(1.04); }
.team-card__image-wrap::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--color-secondary); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.team-card:hover .team-card__image-wrap::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.team-card__social { position: absolute; top: var(--space-4); right: var(--space-4); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); opacity: 0; transform: translateX(10px); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.team-card:hover .team-card__social { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.team-card__social-link { width: 36px; height: 36px; background: rgba(18,24,86,0.85); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--color-white); transition: var(--transition-base); text-decoration: none; }
.team-card__social-link:hover { background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-primary); }
.team-card__social-link .material-icons { font-size: 1rem; }
.team-card__body { padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.team-card__role { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-secondary); display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.team-card__name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.team-card:hover .team-card__name { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.team-card__bio { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }

/* Dark-background variant used in the About page team preview */
.team-card--dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.team-card--dark:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.team-card__body--dark {
  background: transparent;
  border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}
.team-card__body--dark .team-card__role {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
}
.team-card__body--dark .team-card__name,
.team-card__name--light {
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}
.team-card__body--dark .team-card__name a,
.team-card__name--light a {
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
}
.team-card--dark:hover .team-card__name,
.team-card--dark:hover .team-card__name a { color: var(--color-secondary) !important; }
.team-card__body--dark .team-card__bio {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  line-clamp: 3;
}
/* Social links on dark cards */
.team-card--dark .team-card__social-link {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.team-card--dark .team-card__social-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
/* Gold underline on hover instead of scaleX bar */
.team-card--dark .team-card__image-wrap::after {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
}
.team-expertise { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); margin-top: var(--space-6); padding-top: var(--space-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.team-expertise__label { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); display: block; width: 100%; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.team-expertise__tag { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary); background: rgba(18,24,86,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(18,24,86,0.15); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.team-expertise__tag:hover { background: var(--color-secondary); border-color: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Single team member */
.team-single__hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: var(--space-12); align-items: center; padding-top: calc(80px + var(--space-8)); padding-bottom: var(--space-12); }
.team-single__hero-portrait .team-single__portrait-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3/4; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; display: block; border: 3px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
.team-single__role { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-secondary); display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.team-single__name { font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 4vw, var(--text-5xl)); font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); line-height: 1.1; }
.team-single__bio-intro { font-size: var(--text-xl); line-height: 1.65; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 60ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); border-left: 4px solid var(--color-secondary); padding-left: var(--space-5); }
.team-single__portrait-social { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.team-single__portrait-social a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); transition: var(--transition-base); text-decoration: none; }
.team-single__portrait-social a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); border-color: var(--color-secondary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.team-single__portrait-social .material-icons { font-size: 1rem; }

/* Founder feature (team archive) */
.founder-feature__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 400px 1fr; gap: var(--space-16); align-items: center; }
.founder-feature__img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3/4; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; display: block; border: 4px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25); transition: border-color 0.4s ease; }
.founder-feature__img:hover { border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.founder-feature__social { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.founder-feature__social-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); transition: var(--transition-base); text-decoration: none; }
.founder-feature__social-link:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); border-color: var(--color-secondary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.founder-feature__name { font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 4vw, var(--text-5xl)); font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); line-height: 1.1; }
.founder-feature__intro { font-size: var(--text-xl); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 58ch; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-secondary); padding-left: var(--space-5); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.culture-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.culture-item { padding: var(--space-8); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); transition: var(--transition-base); position: relative; }
.culture-item::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--color-secondary); transition: width 0.4s ease; }
.culture-item:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.culture-item:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.culture-item__icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.culture-item:hover .culture-item__icon { background: var(--color-secondary); }
.culture-item__icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--color-secondary); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.culture-item:hover .culture-item__icon .material-icons { color: var(--color-primary); }
.culture-item__title { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.culture-item__text { font-size: var(--text-base); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .founder-feature__grid { grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr; gap: var(--space-10); } .culture-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .team-single__hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founder-feature__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-single__hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-single__hero-portrait { order: -1; }
  .team-single__hero-portrait .team-single__portrait-img { max-width: 260px; aspect-ratio: 1/1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ (Contact Page)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.faq-item__trigger { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-2); cursor: pointer; gap: var(--space-6); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.faq-item__trigger:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04); }
.faq-item__question { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.3; }
.faq-item__icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; background: var(--color-surface); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.faq-item__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-item__icon { background: var(--color-secondary); border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.faq-item__icon .material-icons,
.faq-item__icon .material-icons-outlined { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--color-text); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.faq-item__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-item__icon .material-icons,
.faq-item__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-item__icon .material-icons-outlined { color: var(--color-primary); }
.faq-item__answer { padding: 0 var(--space-2) var(--space-6); }
.faq-item__answer p { font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 72ch; margin: 0; }

/* Logo icon sizing override (header icon, not wordmark) */
.site-logo__img { height: 44px; width: 44px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER — Arrow icons on nav text links only (Services + Company columns)
   Col 4 (Connect) has Material Icons already. Col 1 (Brand) has logo + social.
   Only .footer-col--nav columns get the animated › arrow.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Animated › prepended to plain nav links only */
.footer-col--nav a::before {
  content: '›';
  font-size: 1.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer-col--nav a:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SOCIAL LINKS — SVG brand icon sizing and hover
   ========================================================================== */
.social-links__item {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.social-links__item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.social-links__item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Light variant for contact page (dark text on white bg) */
.social-links--light .social-links__item {
  border-color: var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.social-links--light .social-links__item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGE HERO — content always centred, never overflows
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero .hero__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 68px) + var(--space-10));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-10);
  padding-inline: clamp(var(--space-4), 5vw, var(--space-16));
}

/* Breadcrumb — wrap gracefully on small screens */
.breadcrumb__list {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  row-gap: var(--space-1);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .page-hero .hero__content {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 68px) + var(--space-8));
    padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero .hero__content {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 68px) + var(--space-6));
    padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
    padding-inline: var(--space-4);
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Centre breadcrumb on mobile */
  .breadcrumb__list { justify-content: center; }

  /* Kicker line — allow wrapping */
  .hero__kicker { white-space: normal; text-align: center; }

  /* Sub text — full width on mobile */
  .hero__sub {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    max-width: none;
    margin-inline: 0;
  }

  /* Hero actions — stack vertically */
  .hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Service icon badge — centre on mobile */
  .service-single__icon-badge { margin-inline: auto; }

  /* Enquire button in hero — full width */
  .hero__content .btn { align-self: center; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   BRANDS LOGO SCROLLER
   Infinite CSS marquee on the brand-navy background.
   Logos scroll left continuously; pauses on hover.
   ========================================================================== */

.brands-scroller {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  padding-block: var(--space-12);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.brands-scroller__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.brands-scroller__subline {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
  max-width: none;
}

/* Clipping container — masks overflow on both sides */
.brands-scroller__track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    black 6%,
    black 94%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    black 6%,
    black 94%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/*
 * The scrolling row — two identical logo sets rendered back-to-back.
 * Using inline-flex so the two sets sit flush with NO gap between the
 * end of set 1 and the start of set 2, making the loop truly seamless.
 * The animation moves exactly 50% (one full set), then snaps back to 0.
 */
.brands-scroller__track {
  display: inline-flex;   /* shrink-wraps to content width */
  align-items: center;
  animation: brandsScroll 28s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brands-scroller__track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/*
 * Each set — the two halves of the duplicated logos.
 * Gap lives here, inside each set, so both sets have identical spacing
 * and the join between set-1-end and set-2-start is gapless.
 */
.brands-scroller__set {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-16);         /* spacing between logos within a set */
  padding-inline: var(--space-8); /* equal padding each side of the set */
}

/* Individual logo wrapper */
.brands-scroller__item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 168px;               /* 3× the original 56px */
}

.brands-scroller__item img {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 480px;            /* 3× the original 160px */
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.78;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
}

.brands-scroller__item a:hover img,
.brands-scroller__item img:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) sepia(1) saturate(3) hue-rotate(5deg);
}

/* Keyframe: translate exactly -50% = one full set width */
@keyframes brandsScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Respect reduced-motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .brands-scroller__track {
    animation: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
  /* Hide the duplicate set when not animating */
  .brands-scroller__set:last-child { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brands-scroller__item      { height: 120px; }
  .brands-scroller__item img  { max-width: 320px; }
  .brands-scroller__set       { gap: var(--space-10); padding-inline: var(--space-6); }
  .brands-scroller__track     { animation-duration: 20s; }
}