/* HI Tech Hui — Static site stylesheet (rebuild v2)
   Architecture: tokens → reset → base → layout → components → utilities
   Direction: premium local-tech consultancy. Deep ocean ink + a single teal
   accent. No hex wallpaper, no wave dividers, no dual CTA colours. Editorial
   type, measured whitespace, restrained motion.
   No build step required. */

/* ========================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   ======================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Surfaces — warm paper, never sterile */
  --c-paper:      #ffffff;
  --c-paper-2:    #f6f4ef;   /* warm bone / cream — the editorial surface */
  --c-paper-3:    #eee9df;   /* deeper paper for separator panels */
  --c-line:       #e2dcd0;
  --c-line-soft:  #ebe6da;

  /* Ink — deep ocean, used for dark sections AND headings */
  --c-ink:        #0a1f3d;   /* deep ocean — hero background */
  --c-ink-2:      #102a4f;   /* card surface dark */
  --c-ink-3:      #1a3a64;   /* hover */

  /* Text */
  --c-text:       #1a2538;
  --c-text-muted: #4a5872;
  --c-text-soft:  #7c8699;

  /* Brand — HITECHHUI Pacific teal-blue (single accent) */
  --c-brand:      #0f7fbf;   /* primary */
  --c-brand-600:  #0d6ea6;
  --c-brand-700:  #0b5c8a;
  --c-brand-100:  #e2eef6;   /* tag bg */
  --c-script:     #2ea3d8;   /* lighter script blue for accents on dark */

  /* Accent — small "island" coral — reserved for tiny highlight moments only */
  --c-coral:      #d96a3c;

  /* Semantic */
  --c-success:    #267249;
  --c-warning:    #b56712;
  --c-error:      #b53848;

  /* Legacy aliases kept so existing markup keeps working */
  --c-deep:       var(--c-ink);
  --c-green:      var(--c-brand);
  --c-green-600:  var(--c-brand-600);
  --c-green-700:  var(--c-brand-700);
  --c-accent:     var(--c-brand);
  --c-secure:     var(--c-brand);
  --c-secure-2:   var(--c-brand-600);
  --c-teal:       var(--c-brand);
  --c-teal-2:     var(--c-brand-600);

  /* Typography */
  --f-sans:    'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --f-display: 'Manrope', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --f-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Type scale — tighter, more deliberate */
  --t-xs:   0.8125rem;   /* 13 */
  --t-sm:   0.9375rem;   /* 15 */
  --t-base: 1rem;        /* 16 */
  --t-md:   1.125rem;    /* 18 — lede */
  --t-lg:   1.375rem;    /* 22 */
  --t-xl:   1.75rem;     /* 28 */
  --t-2xl:  2.375rem;    /* 38 */
  --t-3xl:  3.25rem;     /* 52 */
  --t-hero: 4.5rem;      /* 72 — desktop hero */

  /* Spacing */
  --s-1: 0.25rem;
  --s-2: 0.5rem;
  --s-3: 0.75rem;
  --s-4: 1rem;
  --s-5: 1.5rem;
  --s-6: 2rem;
  --s-7: 3rem;
  --s-8: 4.5rem;
  --s-9: 6rem;
  --s-10: 8rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius:    8px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-xl: 20px;

  /* Effects — one restrained shadow system */
  --shadow-sm:    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.04);
  --shadow:       0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.04), 0 6px 24px -10px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg:    0 1px 3px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.06), 0 18px 48px -16px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.18);
  --shadow-card:       var(--shadow);
  --shadow-card-hover: var(--shadow-lg);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  --dur:  220ms;
}

/* Dark mode tokens */
:root[data-theme="dark"] {
  --c-paper:    #0a1426;
  --c-paper-2:  #0e1b32;
  --c-paper-3:  #142441;
  --c-line:     #213557;
  --c-line-soft:#1a294a;
  --c-text:     #e6ebf5;
  --c-text-muted:#a3afca;
  --c-text-soft: #7d8aa6;
  --c-ink:      #e6ebf5;
  --c-ink-2:    #122144;
  --c-ink-3:    #1c2e5a;
  --c-brand:    #4faedd;
  --c-brand-600:#6fbde5;
  --c-brand-700:#2ea3d8;
  --c-brand-100:#173352;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow:    0 8px 24px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) {
    --c-paper:    #0a1426;
    --c-paper-2:  #0e1b32;
    --c-paper-3:  #142441;
    --c-line:     #213557;
    --c-line-soft:#1a294a;
    --c-text:     #e6ebf5;
    --c-text-muted:#a3afca;
    --c-text-soft: #7d8aa6;
    --c-ink:      #e6ebf5;
    --c-ink-2:    #122144;
    --c-ink-3:    #1c2e5a;
    --c-brand:    #4faedd;
    --c-brand-600:#6fbde5;
    --c-brand-700:#2ea3d8;
    --c-brand-100:#173352;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    --shadow:    0 8px 24px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    --shadow-lg: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
}

/* ========================================================================
   2. RESET / BASE
   ======================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: var(--t-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--c-text);
  background: var(--c-paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01", "cv11";
}
img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a {
  color: var(--c-brand);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
a:hover { color: var(--c-brand-700); text-decoration: underline; }
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-brand);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); margin: var(--s-6) 0; }

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-4);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] h1,
:root[data-theme="dark"] h2,
:root[data-theme="dark"] h3,
:root[data-theme="dark"] h4 { color: var(--c-text); }
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) h1,
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) h2,
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) h3,
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) h4 { color: var(--c-text); }
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.2vw + 0.25rem, var(--t-hero)); letter-spacing: -0.035em; font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 2.9vw + 0.5rem, var(--t-2xl)); letter-spacing: -0.028em; }
h3 { font-size: var(--t-xl); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h4 { font-size: var(--t-lg); font-weight: 600; }

p, ul, ol { margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); }
p { max-width: 70ch; }
ul, ol { padding-left: 1.25rem; }
li + li { margin-top: 0.35rem; }
small { font-size: var(--t-xs); color: var(--c-text-muted); }
strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-ink); }
:root[data-theme="dark"] strong { color: var(--c-text); }

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 16px; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--c-ink); color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 16px; }

/* Surfaces that used to carry hex wallpaper now just use a clean off-white
   so the type can breathe. The corner-hex pseudo-elements are intentionally
   removed — they aged the design. */
.section--paper-2 {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
}
.section--paper-2::before,
.section--paper-2::after { display: none; }
.section--hex-corner { position: relative; }
.section--hex-corner::before { display: none; }

/* ========================================================================
   3. LAYOUT — container + sections
   ======================================================================== */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(var(--s-5), 4vw, var(--s-7));
}
.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(var(--s-5), 4vw, var(--s-7));
}

/* Sections breathe more — the old "MSP-dense" rhythm read as cramped. */
.section { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0; }
.section--tight { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) 0; }
.section--ink {
  background: #0a1f3d;
  color: #cbd6ea;
}
.section--ink h1,
.section--ink h2,
.section--ink h3,
.section--ink h4 { color: #ffffff; }
.section--ink a { color: var(--c-script); }
.section--ink a:hover { color: #fff; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-brand);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.section--ink .eyebrow { color: var(--c-script); }
.hero--ink .eyebrow { color: var(--c-script); }

.lede {
  font-size: var(--t-md);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  max-width: 62ch;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.section--ink .lede { color: #b3c0d8; }

/* Grids */
.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--s-5); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (min-width: 881px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* ========================================================================
   4. HEADER / NAV
   ======================================================================== */
.brand-bar {
  height: 3px;
  background: #0a1f3d;
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .site-header { background: rgba(10,20,38,0.88); border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) .site-header { background: rgba(10,20,38,0.88); border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
}

.nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  padding-top: 0.875rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.875rem;
}
@media (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nav { gap: var(--s-3); }
  .nav-list a { padding: 0.5rem 0.55rem; }
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3);
  color: var(--c-ink); font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.brand:hover { text-decoration: none; color: var(--c-ink); }
:root[data-theme="dark"] .brand { color: var(--c-text); }
.brand-mark {
  height: auto;
  width: auto;
  max-height: 52px;
  max-width: 100%;
  flex: none;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) { .brand-mark { max-height: 48px; } }
@media (max-width: 980px)  { .brand-mark { max-height: 44px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px)  { .brand-mark { max-height: 40px; } }
@media (max-width: 400px)  { .brand-mark { max-height: 36px; } }
.brand > span { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.section--ink .brand-mark,
.site-footer .brand-mark,
.hero--ink .brand-mark {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex; gap: 2px; align-items: center;
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.nav-list > li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin: 0; }
.nav-list > li + li { margin-top: 0; }
.nav-list a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  color: var(--c-text);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-list a:hover { background: var(--c-paper-2); text-decoration: none; color: var(--c-ink); }
.nav-list a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--c-brand); }

/* dropdown */
.has-menu { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.has-menu > a::after {
  content: "";
  margin-left: 0.4em;
  width: 0.45em;
  height: 0.28em;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.55;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 50% 100%);
  flex: none;
  align-self: center;
}
.submenu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 0;
  background: var(--c-paper); border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0.4rem;
  min-width: 240px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  list-style: none; margin: 0;
  display: grid; gap: 2px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), visibility var(--dur);
}
.has-menu:hover .submenu, .has-menu:focus-within .submenu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
}
.submenu a { padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: block; font-size: 0.9375rem; }
:root[data-theme="dark"] .submenu { background: var(--c-paper-2); border-color: var(--c-line); }

.nav-cta {
  display: flex; gap: var(--s-2); align-items: center;
}
.theme-toggle {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line); background: transparent; color: var(--c-text);
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
}
.theme-toggle:hover { background: var(--c-paper-2); }

/* mobile menu */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); background: transparent;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--c-ink);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav-list {
    position: fixed; top: 76px; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
    height: calc(100vh - 76px);
    background: var(--c-paper);
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    padding: var(--s-5); gap: var(--s-2);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    transform: translateY(-110%);
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-list.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav-list a { padding: 0.85rem 0.9rem; font-size: var(--t-base); }
  .submenu { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: 0; padding-left: 0.5rem; }
  .has-menu > a::after { display: none; }
  .nav .btn-primary { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nav-list { top: 68px; height: calc(100vh - 68px); }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .nav-list { top: 64px; height: calc(100vh - 64px); }
}

/* ========================================================================
   5. BUTTONS — single accent system. All "green" / "blue" / "secure" / etc.
   variants now resolve to the same teal accent for consistency.
   ======================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--f-sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Primary: deep ink — the confident, sober CTA */
.btn-primary,
.btn-ink {
  background: #0a1f3d;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0a1f3d;
}
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-ink:hover {
  background: #1a3a64;
  border-color: #1a3a64;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Accent: brand teal — used for high-emphasis conversion moments */
.btn-accent,
.btn-blue,
.btn-secure,
.btn-green {
  background: var(--c-brand);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--c-brand);
}
.btn-accent:hover,
.btn-blue:hover,
.btn-secure:hover,
.btn-green:hover {
  background: var(--c-brand-700);
  border-color: var(--c-brand-700);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Ghost / outline */
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  border-color: var(--c-line);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--c-paper-2); color: var(--c-ink); }
:root[data-theme="dark"] .btn-ghost { color: var(--c-text); border-color: var(--c-line); }
:root[data-theme="dark"] .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

.btn-outline-green {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--c-brand);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-brand);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.btn-outline-green:hover {
  background: var(--c-brand);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); color: #ffffff; }

.btn-lg { padding: 1.05rem 1.6rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-arrow::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-left: 0.1em;
}
.btn:hover.btn-arrow::after,
.btn-arrow:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ========================================================================
   6. HERO
   ======================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  background: var(--c-paper);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: var(--s-3); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.hero-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, auto);
  gap: var(--s-6);
  margin-top: var(--s-7);
  padding-top: var(--s-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  justify-content: start;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero-meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, auto); gap: var(--s-5); }
}
.hero-meta .item {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #93a4c4;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.hero-meta strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: none;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-6); } }

/* Dark hero variant (legacy) */
.hero--ink {
  background: #0a1f3d;
  color: #cdd5e6;
}
.hero--ink h1, .hero--ink h2 { color: #fff; }
.hero--ink .lede { color: #b3c0d8; }

.hero-visual {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-visual--photo { padding: 0; }
.hero-visual--photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}

/* ========================================================================
   6b. HOME HERO BAND — editorial deep-ocean composition
   Single confident headline column, photo-aware right column on desktop,
   no hex overlay, no wave divider.
   ======================================================================== */
.hero-band {
  position: relative;
  background: #0a1f3d;
  color: #cdd5e6;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0 clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-band::before {
  /* Quiet horizon line — a single thin teal mark, the only motif on the hero.
     Sits low and far right, evoking the island horizon. */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -120px;
  bottom: 18%;
  width: 520px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.55) 40%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.0));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-band::after {
  /* Small teal dot — single point of accent. */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 8%;
  bottom: 18%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-brand);
  transform: translate(50%, -50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.18);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-band h1, .hero-band h2 { color: #ffffff; }
.hero-band h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.6vw + 0.25rem, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-weight: 700;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.hero-band .lede {
  color: #b6c2dd;
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.1vw + 0.65rem, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
}
.hero-band .eyebrow { color: var(--c-script); }
.hero-band .eyebrow::before { background: var(--c-script); }
.hero-band .hero-meta strong { color: #ffffff; }
.hero-band .hero-meta { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }

/* Legacy hero treatments — collapsed to the same clean dark hero so the
   homepage no longer mixes photo duotones, hex overlays, and wave dividers. */
.hero-band--team,
.hero-band--owners,
.hero-band--hex-overlay {
  background: #0a1f3d;
}
.hero-band--team::before,
.hero-band--owners::before,
.hero-band--hex-overlay::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -120px;
  bottom: 18%;
  width: 520px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.55) 40%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.0));
  pointer-events: none;
  inset: auto -120px 18% auto;
}
.hero-band--team::after,
.hero-band--owners::after,
.hero-band--hex-overlay::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 8%;
  bottom: 18%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.18);
  pointer-events: none;
  inset: auto 8% 18% auto;
}

/* Imagery: card thumbnails, leader portraits, page-header photo */
.card-image {
  margin: calc(var(--s-6) * -1) calc(var(--s-6) * -1) var(--s-5);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden;
  border-top-left-radius: var(--radius); border-top-right-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--c-paper-3);
}
.card-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.leader-photo {
  width: 88px; height: 88px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4); background: var(--c-paper-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
}
.leader-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.media-figure {
  margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-paper-3); border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
}
.media-figure img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.media-figure figcaption {
  padding: var(--s-3) var(--s-4);
  font-size: var(--t-xs); color: var(--c-text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
}

/* Interior page header (photo variant) — dark ink wash, no hex, no waves */
.page-header--photo {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,31,61,0.92) 0%, rgba(10,31,61,0.86) 100%),
    var(--ph-image, var(--c-ink));
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.page-header--photo::before { display: none; }
.page-header--photo .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-header--photo .breadcrumb,
.page-header--photo .breadcrumb a,
.page-header--photo .eyebrow,
.page-header--photo h1,
.page-header--photo .lede { color: #ffffff; }
.page-header--photo .lede { color: #b6c2dd; }
.page-header--photo .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--c-script); }

.cta--photo {
  background: #0a1f3d;
}

/* Brand-pattern interior page header — clean deep-ink, single thin accent */
.page-header--brand {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a1f3d;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.page-header--brand::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -120px 30% auto;
  width: 420px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.45) 50%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-header--brand .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-header--brand .breadcrumb,
.page-header--brand .breadcrumb a,
.page-header--brand .eyebrow,
.page-header--brand h1,
.page-header--brand .lede { color: #ffffff; }
.page-header--brand .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--c-script); }
.page-header--brand .lede { color: #b6c2dd; }
.page-header--brand .eyebrow { color: var(--c-script); }

/* Wave transition at bottom of inner-page headers */
.page-header-wave {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -1px;
  line-height: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  background: #0b2547;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header-wave svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
  margin-bottom: -1px;
}

.page-header__icon {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.30);
  color: var(--c-script);
}
.page-header__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* Page-header split layout: copy + side badge/visual */
.page-header__split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.page-header__copy { min-width: 0; }
.page-header__badge {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.page-header__badge img {
  display: block;
  width: clamp(160px, 18vw, 240px);
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .page-header__split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--s-5);
  }
  .page-header__badge { order: 2; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .page-header__badge img { width: clamp(140px, 40vw, 200px); }
}

/* ========================================================================
   7. CARDS
   ======================================================================== */
.card {
  background: var(--c-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-line);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .card {
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
  border-color: var(--c-line-soft);
}

.card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .card h3 { color: var(--c-text); }
.card p {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.card .card-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--c-brand);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.card .card-link::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.card:hover .card-link::after { transform: translateX(3px); }

.card-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  background: var(--c-brand-100);
  color: var(--c-brand);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .card-icon { background: rgba(79, 174, 221, 0.16); color: var(--c-brand); }

.service-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; }
.service-card .card-link,
.service-card .btn { margin-top: auto; }

/* Card-centered variant (homepage service grid) — keeps centered layout but
   uses the cleaner card chrome */
.card-centered {
  text-align: left;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.card-centered .card-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--c-brand-100);
  color: var(--c-brand);
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.card-centered .card-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.card-centered .card-icon--line {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--c-brand-100);
  color: var(--c-brand);
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-4);
}
.card-centered .card-icon--line svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke-width: 1.5; }
.card-centered h3 {
  color: var(--c-ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .card-centered h3 { color: var(--c-text); }
.card-centered p { color: var(--c-text-muted); font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.card-centered .btn,
.card-centered .card-link { margin-top: auto; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; align-self: flex-start; }

.card-icon--line {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--c-brand);
  margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0;
}

/* Checklist */
.checklist {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.checklist li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem; font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--c-text);
}
.checklist li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.45em;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--c-brand);
  -webkit-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'><path fill='black' d='M6.2 11.5L2.7 8l1.06-1.06 2.44 2.44 6.04-6.04L13.3 4.4z'/></svg>") center/contain no-repeat;
          mask: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'><path fill='black' d='M6.2 11.5L2.7 8l1.06-1.06 2.44 2.44 6.04-6.04L13.3 4.4z'/></svg>") center/contain no-repeat;
}

/* Archive list — compact post index on the Insights hub */
.archive-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 var(--s-5);
  max-width: 72ch;
}
.archive-list li {
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-paper-3);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.archive-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.archive-list a {
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.archive-list a:hover { color: var(--c-brand); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Stat row — flat paper-2 strip, no card shadow */
.stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--s-6);
  padding: var(--s-7) clamp(var(--s-5), 4vw, var(--s-7));
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .stats {
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
  border-color: var(--c-line-soft);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--s-5); } }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-ink); letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 1;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .stat-num { color: var(--c-text); }
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Proof / partner / award bar — quiet caps, vertical dividers */
.proof-bar {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--s-5) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .proof-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: var(--s-4) 0; } }
.proof-bar div {
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  position: relative;
}
.proof-bar div + div::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 1px; height: 18px;
  background: var(--c-line);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .proof-bar div + div::before { display: none; }
  .proof-bar div { padding: var(--s-2) 0; }
}

/* ========================================================================
   8. FAQ (details/summary)
   ======================================================================== */
.faq { display: grid; gap: 0; }
.faq details {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: none;
}
.faq details:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.faq details:hover { box-shadow: none; transform: none; }
.faq details[open] { border-color: var(--c-line); }
.faq summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-ink);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-4); align-items: center;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .faq summary { color: var(--c-text); }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: "";
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: currentColor;
  -webkit-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 14 14'><path fill='black' d='M6 0h2v6h6v2H8v6H6V8H0V6h6z'/></svg>") center/contain no-repeat;
          mask: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 14 14'><path fill='black' d='M6 0h2v6h6v2H8v6H6V8H0V6h6z'/></svg>") center/contain no-repeat;
  color: var(--c-brand);
  background-color: var(--c-brand);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.faq details[open] summary::after {
  -webkit-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 14 14'><path fill='black' d='M0 6h14v2H0z'/></svg>") center/contain no-repeat;
          mask: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 14 14'><path fill='black' d='M0 6h14v2H0z'/></svg>") center/contain no-repeat;
}
.faq .answer {
  padding: 0 0 1.5rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  max-width: 70ch;
}

/* ========================================================================
   9. FORMS
   ======================================================================== */
.form { display: grid; gap: var(--s-4); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-4); }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.form label {
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-ink);
  display: block; margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .form label { color: var(--c-text); }
.form input, .form textarea, .form select {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font: inherit; color: var(--c-text);
  background: var(--c-paper);
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .form input,
:root[data-theme="dark"] .form textarea,
:root[data-theme="dark"] .form select { background: var(--c-paper-2); }
.form input:focus, .form textarea:focus, .form select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.18);
}
.form textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.form .help { font-size: var(--t-xs); color: var(--c-text-soft); margin-top: 0.35rem; }

/* ========================================================================
   10. TWO-COLUMN CONTENT
   ======================================================================== */
.split {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: var(--s-7);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-5); } }
.aside-panel {
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: none;
}
.aside-panel:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
:root[data-theme="dark"] .aside-panel {
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
  border-color: var(--c-line-soft);
}

.callout {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-brand);
  border-top: 0; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0;
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5);
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  margin: 0;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .callout {
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
}

/* ========================================================================
   11. CTA SECTION
   ======================================================================== */
.cta {
  background: #0a1f3d;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: #cdd5e6;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -120px 28% auto;
  width: 420px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.5) 50%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta > * { position: relative; }
.cta h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); max-width: 22ch; }
.cta p { color: #b6c2dd; max-width: 60ch; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--s-3); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--s-6); }

/* ========================================================================
   12. FOOTER
   ======================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #0a1f3d;
  color: #aebbd8;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 0 var(--s-6);
  margin-top: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-7);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-5); }
  .footer-grid > div:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.site-footer h4 {
  color: #fff; font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); font-weight: 600;
}
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.site-footer li { margin: 0 0 0.6rem; }
.site-footer a { color: #b3c0d8; font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-brand .brand { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand p { color: #93a4c4; font-size: 0.9375rem; max-width: 36ch; }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-4);
  padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  font-size: var(--t-xs); color: #7d8aa6; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: #aebbd8; }

/* ========================================================================
   13. PAGE HEADERS (interior)
   ======================================================================== */
.page-header {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.page-header .lede { margin-bottom: 0; }
.page-header h1 { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.breadcrumb { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.page-header .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.page-header:not(.page-header--brand):not(.page-header--photo) {
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
}
.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--c-text-soft);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--c-text-muted); }
.breadcrumb span { margin: 0 0.5em; opacity: 0.6; }

/* ========================================================================
   14. UTILS
   ======================================================================== */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: var(--s-3); }
.mt-5 { margin-top: var(--s-5); }
.mt-6 { margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.mt-7 { margin-top: var(--s-7); }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-5 { margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.mb-6 { margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.mb-7 { margin-bottom: var(--s-7); }
.muted { color: var(--c-text-muted); }
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--c-brand-100);
  color: var(--c-brand-700);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,127,191,0.22);
}
.tag-ink {
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  border-color: var(--c-line);
}

/* ========================================================================
   15. LEGACY DECORATIVE CLASSES — NEUTRALIZED
   Hex backgrounds and wave dividers were the dominant source of the dated
   look. Both are now no-ops so existing markup degrades cleanly to the new
   editorial baseline.
   ======================================================================== */
.hex-bg {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hex-bg::before { display: none; }
.hex-bg--light::before { display: none; }

.wave-divider {
  display: none;
}
.wave-divider--flush { display: none; }
.wave-divider--top { display: none; }

/* ========================================================================
   16. PHOTO HERO BAND (legacy markup support — collapsed to dark ink)
   The legacy hero photo overlays have been retired. Above in section 6b
   .hero-band, .hero-band--owners, .hero-band--team, .hero-band--hex-overlay
   all resolve to the same clean dark editorial hero.
   ======================================================================== */

/* ========================================================================
   17. DARK CTA BAND
   ======================================================================== */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  background: #0a1f3d;
  color: #cdd5e6;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -120px 28% auto;
  width: 420px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.5) 50%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.cta-band p { color: #b6c2dd; max-width: 60ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-band .cta-actions { justify-content: center; }
.cta-band--photo {
  background: #0a1f3d;
}

/* ========================================================================
   18. HOME EDITORIAL PANEL (replaces process-band photo overlay)
   ======================================================================== */
.process-band {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  color: #cdd5e6;
  background: #0a1f3d;
  min-height: clamp(220px, 28vw, 320px);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem) clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.process-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -120px 28% auto;
  width: 420px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.5) 50%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.process-band__inner { max-width: 48ch; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.process-band h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw + 0.4rem, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  margin: var(--s-3) 0 var(--s-3);
}
.process-band p {
  color: #b6c2dd; margin: 0; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.55;
}
.process-band .eyebrow { color: var(--c-script); }
.process-band .eyebrow::before { background: var(--c-script); }

/* Assess band on /about */
.assess-band {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}
.assess-band > .container { max-width: 1080px; }
.assess-band h2 { max-width: 22ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.assess-band > .container > p {
  color: #b6c2dd; max-width: 64ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
  font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;
}
.assess-steps {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) 0 0;
  display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}
.assess-step { color: #cdd5e6; }
.assess-step h3 {
  color: #fff; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); letter-spacing: -0.018em;
}
.assess-step p {
  color: #b6c2dd; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.assess-step__icon {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.14);
  color: var(--c-script);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.30);
}
.assess-step__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .assess-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}

/* Feature card grids used on Locations pages */
.grid--feature { gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
@media (min-width: 881px) {
  .grid--feature.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.card--feature {
  background: var(--c-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.card--feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--c-line);
}
.card--feature .card-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-4);
  background: var(--c-brand-100);
  color: var(--c-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.card--feature .card-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.5; }
.card--feature h3 {
  color: var(--c-ink);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-3);
}
.card--feature p {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 42ch;
}
.card--feature p + p { margin-top: var(--s-3); }
.card--feature a { color: var(--c-brand); }
:root[data-theme="dark"] .card--feature {
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
  border-color: var(--c-line-soft);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .card--feature h3 { color: var(--c-text); }

/* ========================================================================
   19. EDITORIAL CALLOUTS — new component for the homepage rebuild
   Used in the "credibility" strip below the hero.
   ======================================================================== */
.value-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(var(--s-5), 4vw, var(--s-7));
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .value-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-5); } }
.value-row > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-2); }
.value-row .num {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.value-row h3 {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .value-row h3 { color: var(--c-text); }
.value-row p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ========================================================================
   20. DIMENSIONAL REVAMP — restore the layered "Hawaii tech" energy
   Adds back the visual language users associated with hitechhui.com:
   subtle hex-grid texture on light surfaces, oceanic wave dividers,
   layered depth on cards and panels, luminous brand-teal gradients,
   and a richer hero composition. Designed to compose with the existing
   editorial type system — not replace it.
   ======================================================================== */

/* --- Hex pattern wallpaper (very subtle, brand-teal at low alpha) --- */
.section--paper-2,
.section--hex,
.hex-bg,
.hex-bg--light {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.section--paper-2::before,
.section--hex::before,
.hex-bg::before,
.hex-bg--light::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 84 96' width='84' height='96'><g fill='none' stroke='%230f7fbf' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.10'><polygon points='21,4 38,14 38,34 21,44 4,34 4,14'/><polygon points='63,4 80,14 80,34 63,44 46,34 46,14'/><polygon points='42,52 59,62 59,82 42,92 25,82 25,62'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-size: 168px 192px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 15%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 85%, rgba(0,0,0,0.0) 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 15%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 85%, rgba(0,0,0,0.0) 100%);
  display: block;
}
.section--paper-2 > *,
.section--hex > *,
.hex-bg > *,
.hex-bg--light > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Stronger corner-cluster hex accents on light sections */
.section--hex-corner { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section--hex-corner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; right: -60px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'><g fill='none' stroke='%230f7fbf' stroke-width='1.5' opacity='0.18'><polygon points='60,10 100,32 100,76 60,98 20,76 20,32'/><polygon points='130,32 170,54 170,98 130,120 90,98 90,54'/><polygon points='80,98 120,120 120,164 80,186 40,164 40,120'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  display: block;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section--hex-corner > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* --- Wave dividers (re-enabled, oceanic, subtle) --- */
.wave-divider {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.wave-divider--top {
  display: block;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 80' preserveAspectRatio='none'><path d='M0,80 C240,20 480,60 720,40 C960,20 1200,60 1440,30 L1440,80 Z' fill='%230a1f3d'/><path d='M0,80 C240,40 480,75 720,55 C960,35 1200,72 1440,48 L1440,80 Z' fill='%230a1f3d' opacity='0.55'/></svg>");
}
.wave-divider--bottom {
  display: block;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 80' preserveAspectRatio='none'><path d='M0,0 C240,60 480,20 720,40 C960,60 1200,20 1440,50 L1440,0 Z' fill='%230a1f3d'/><path d='M0,0 C240,40 480,8 720,28 C960,48 1200,8 1440,32 L1440,0 Z' fill='%230a1f3d' opacity='0.55'/></svg>");
}
.wave-divider--flush { display: block; margin-top: -1px; margin-bottom: -1px; }
.wave-divider--light { filter: invert(1) brightness(1.4); opacity: 0.35; }

/* Light-paper wave divider — for transitioning between paper-2 and paper */
.wave-divider--paper-top {
  display: block;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 60' preserveAspectRatio='none'><path d='M0,60 C240,15 480,45 720,30 C960,15 1200,45 1440,22 L1440,60 Z' fill='%23f6f4ef'/></svg>");
}
.wave-divider--paper-bottom {
  display: block;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 60' preserveAspectRatio='none'><path d='M0,0 C240,45 480,15 720,30 C960,45 1200,15 1440,38 L1440,0 Z' fill='%23f6f4ef'/></svg>");
}

/* --- Hero band: richer composition with glow, hex pattern, wave foot --- */
.hero-band {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 80% 18%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.22) 0%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0) 65%),
    radial-gradient(720px 420px at 10% 90%, rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.18) 0%, rgba(15, 127, 191, 0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1f3d 0%, #0b2547 60%, #0a1f3d 100%);
  border-bottom: 0;
}
.hero-band::before {
  /* Layered hex texture overlay — large, slow, low-alpha */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 230' width='200' height='230'><g fill='none' stroke='%232ea3d8' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.18'><polygon points='50,10 90,32 90,76 50,98 10,76 10,32'/><polygon points='150,10 190,32 190,76 150,98 110,76 110,32'/><polygon points='100,120 140,142 140,186 100,208 60,186 60,142'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-size: 320px 368px;
  background-position: top right;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 25%, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 25%, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  width: auto; height: auto;
  right: 0; bottom: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.hero-band::after {
  /* Glowing horizon dot + line, re-styled larger */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 9%;
  bottom: 22%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-script);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.18),
    0 0 28px 6px rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.55);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-band > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Hero floating accent hex cluster (right side, large, decorative) */
.hero-band .hero-accent {
  position: absolute;
  right: -80px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: clamp(280px, 40vw, 520px);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .hero-band .hero-accent { display: none; } }

/* --- Section ink: add layered hex texture --- */
.section--ink,
.cta-band,
.cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section--ink::after,
.cta-band::after,
.cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 88% 12%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.16) 0%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0) 70%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 230' width='200' height='230'><g fill='none' stroke='%232ea3d8' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.14'><polygon points='50,10 90,32 90,76 50,98 10,76 10,32'/><polygon points='150,10 190,32 190,76 150,98 110,76 110,32'/><polygon points='100,120 140,142 140,186 100,208 60,186 60,142'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat, repeat;
  background-size: auto, 280px 322px;
  background-position: top right, top right;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 75%);
}
.section--ink > *,
.cta-band > *,
.cta > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* --- Cards: dimensional 3D treatment with luminous edge --- */
.card,
.card--feature,
.aside-panel {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfaf6 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.04),
    0 12px 28px -16px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before,
.card--feature::before {
  /* Faint hex motif top-right corner — gives each card subtle depth */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -28px; right: -28px;
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'><g fill='none' stroke='%230f7fbf' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.16'><polygon points='30,6 56,22 56,54 30,70 4,54 4,22'/><polygon points='70,32 96,48 96,80 70,96 44,80 44,48'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.card > *,
.card--feature > *,
.aside-panel > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.card:hover,
.card--feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.32);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.06),
    0 28px 56px -20px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.28),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.06),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}
.card:hover::before,
.card--feature:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-4px, 4px) rotate(-4deg); }

/* Card icon — luminous teal disc with halo */
.card-icon,
.card--feature .card-icon,
.card-centered .card-icon,
.card-centered .card-icon--line {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.85), rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, var(--c-brand) 0%, var(--c-brand-700) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 16px -6px rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
}
.card-icon svg,
.card--feature .card-icon svg,
.card-centered .card-icon svg,
.card-centered .card-icon--line svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: #fff; stroke: currentColor; }
.card-icon--line {
  /* line variant: outline on tinted brand wash */
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.85), rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, var(--c-brand) 0%, var(--c-brand-700) 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

/* --- Aside panel: layered like a floating brief --- */
.aside-panel {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6f4ef 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.05),
    0 22px 44px -22px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}
.aside-panel::after {
  /* Top-left small hex cluster */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px; left: -24px;
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'><g fill='none' stroke='%230f7fbf' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.20'><polygon points='30,6 56,22 56,54 30,70 4,54 4,22'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* --- Stats: dimensional inset panel, glowing accents on stat-num --- */
.stats {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6f4ef 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.04),
    0 22px 48px -24px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats::before {
  /* hex cluster bottom-right */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'><g fill='none' stroke='%230f7fbf' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.16'><polygon points='30,6 56,22 56,54 30,70 4,54 4,22'/><polygon points='70,32 96,48 96,80 70,96 44,80 44,48'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.stats > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stat-num {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--c-ink) 0%, var(--c-brand) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* --- Value row: dimensional editorial blocks with luminous numerals --- */
.value-row > div {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--s-5);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.96) 0%, rgba(246, 244, 239, 0.96) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.04),
    0 16px 36px -22px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.value-row > div::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px; right: -24px;
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'><g fill='none' stroke='%230f7fbf' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.18'><polygon points='30,6 56,22 56,54 30,70 4,54 4,22'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.value-row > div > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.value-row > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.30);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.06),
    0 28px 56px -22px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.26),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}
.value-row .num {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--c-brand) 0%, var(--c-brand-700) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-1);
}

/* --- Proof bar: dimensional ribbon with subtle brand wash --- */
.proof-bar {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.04) 0%, rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.0) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.18);
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.proof-bar div { color: var(--c-brand-700); }

/* --- Page header (interior): add hex texture & glow --- */
.page-header--brand,
.page-header--photo {
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 360px at 85% 20%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.20) 0%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0) 65%),
    radial-gradient(600px 320px at 5% 90%, rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.16) 0%, rgba(15, 127, 191, 0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1f3d 0%, #0b2547 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.page-header--photo {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,31,61,0.88) 0%, rgba(10,31,61,0.78) 100%),
    var(--ph-image, #0a1f3d) center/cover no-repeat;
}
.page-header--brand::after,
.page-header--photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 230' width='200' height='230'><g fill='none' stroke='%232ea3d8' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.16'><polygon points='50,10 90,32 90,76 50,98 10,76 10,32'/><polygon points='150,10 190,32 190,76 150,98 110,76 110,32'/><polygon points='100,120 140,142 140,186 100,208 60,186 60,142'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-size: 300px 345px;
  background-position: top right;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 15%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 15%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  display: block;
}
.page-header--brand .container,
.page-header--photo .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Page-header without --brand / --photo modifier: tinted hex texture */
.page-header:not(.page-header--brand):not(.page-header--photo) {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f6f4ef 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.page-header:not(.page-header--brand):not(.page-header--photo)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px; right: -50px;
  width: 320px; height: 280px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'><g fill='none' stroke='%230f7fbf' stroke-width='1.5' opacity='0.18'><polygon points='60,10 100,32 100,76 60,98 20,76 20,32'/><polygon points='130,32 170,54 170,98 130,120 90,98 90,54'/><polygon points='80,98 120,120 120,164 80,186 40,164 40,120'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.page-header:not(.page-header--brand):not(.page-header--photo) .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* --- Process-band & CTA: stronger luminous gradients + hex layer --- */
.process-band,
.cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 420px at 85% 15%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.22) 0%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0) 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 360px at 5% 95%, rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.18) 0%, rgba(15, 127, 191, 0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, #0a1f3d 0%, #102a4f 50%, #0a1f3d 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.18);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.1),
    0 30px 60px -28px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* CTA band: full-width dark ribbon between sections */
.cta-band {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 460px at 85% 18%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.20) 0%, rgba(46, 163, 216, 0) 65%),
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 5% 95%, rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 127, 191, 0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, #0a1f3d 0%, #102a4f 50%, #0a1f3d 100%);
}

/* --- Section composition: alternate paper and paper-2 with wave seam --- */
.section--paper-2 {
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
}

/* --- Eyebrow: small luminous indicator --- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem 0.35rem 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--c-brand-700);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--c-brand);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.18);
  opacity: 1;
}
.section--ink .eyebrow,
.hero-band .eyebrow,
.page-header--brand .eyebrow,
.page-header--photo .eyebrow,
.process-band .eyebrow,
.cta-band .eyebrow,
.cta .eyebrow {
  background: rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.30);
  color: var(--c-script);
}
.section--ink .eyebrow::before,
.hero-band .eyebrow::before,
.page-header--brand .eyebrow::before,
.page-header--photo .eyebrow::before,
.process-band .eyebrow::before,
.cta-band .eyebrow::before,
.cta .eyebrow::before {
  background: var(--c-script);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46, 163, 216, 0.25);
}

/* --- Buttons: subtle gloss on primary/accent (kept tasteful) --- */
.btn-accent,
.btn-blue,
.btn-secure,
.btn-green {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-brand) 0%, var(--c-brand-600) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25) inset,
    0 8px 18px -8px rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.55);
}
.btn-accent:hover,
.btn-blue:hover,
.btn-secure:hover,
.btn-green:hover {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.22) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-brand-600) 0%, var(--c-brand-700) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3) inset,
    0 14px 28px -10px rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.65);
}
.btn-primary,
.btn-ink {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1f3d 0%, #102a4f 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12) inset,
    0 8px 18px -10px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.55);
}

/* --- FAQ: layered card-style accordion items --- */
.faq details {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfaf6 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0 var(--s-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.04),
    0 12px 24px -16px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.14);
}
.faq details:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft); }
.faq details[open] {
  border-color: rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.28);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 31, 61, 0.06),
    0 18px 32px -18px rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.22);
}

/* --- Section padding rhythm tweak: a bit more breathing for visual layers --- */
.section { padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0; }

/* --- Mobile fine-tuning of hex/wave intensity --- */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .section--paper-2::before,
  .section--hex::before { background-size: 140px 160px; opacity: 0.7; }
  .hero-band::before { background-size: 240px 276px; }
  .wave-divider { height: 28px; }
}

/* --- Re-enable optional decorative hex blob for sections that opt-in --- */
.section--hex-blob { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section--hex-blob::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px; left: -120px;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'><g fill='none' stroke='%230f7fbf' stroke-width='1.5' opacity='0.16'><polygon points='60,10 100,32 100,76 60,98 20,76 20,32'/><polygon points='130,32 170,54 170,98 130,120 90,98 90,54'/><polygon points='80,98 120,120 120,164 80,186 40,164 40,120'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ========================================================================
   20. HERO BACKGROUND IMAGE OVERLAY
   ======================================================================== */
.hero-band--photo {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,31,61,0.41) 0%, rgba(10,31,61,0.47) 60%, rgba(10,31,61,0.59) 100%),
    url('../img/hero-home-bg.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
}
.hero-band--photo::before,
.hero-band--photo::after {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Hero-to-white wave transition */
.hero-wave {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -100px;
  line-height: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero-wave svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px);
}

/* ========================================================================
   21. VIDEO EMBED
   ======================================================================== */
.video-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.video-wrap video,
.video-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;
}
.video-cover {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: center/cover no-repeat;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
}
.video-cover::after {
  content: "";
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: rgba(15, 127, 191, 0.92);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.video-cover:hover::after { transform: scale(1.08); background: var(--c-brand-600); }
.video-cover .play-icon {
  position: absolute;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  fill: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ========================================================================
   22. TESTIMONIALS
   ======================================================================== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}
@media (max-width: 820px) { .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--c-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .testimonial-card {
  background: var(--c-paper-2);
  border-color: var(--c-line-soft);
}
.testimonial-card blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
}
.testimonial-card .attribution {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  padding-top: var(--s-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
}
.testimonial-card .attribution strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .testimonial-card .attribution strong { color: var(--c-text); }
.testimonial-card .attribution span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
}
.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex; gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.testimonial-stars svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  fill: #f5a623;
}

/* ========================================================================
   23. PARTNER / LOGO GRID
   ======================================================================== */
.logo-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding: var(--s-6) 0;
}
.logo-grid img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: grayscale(0.3);
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), filter var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.logo-grid img:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(0);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .logo-grid img {
  filter: grayscale(0.3) brightness(1.6);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .logo-grid img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1.6);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Featured-In / Recognition row */
.featured-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  padding: var(--s-5) 0;
}
.featured-logos img {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.featured-logos img:hover { opacity: 1; }
/* Round CMMC RPO badge: slightly larger so circular text remains legible,
   still smaller than the wide PBN banner so it doesn't dominate the row. */
.featured-logos img.featured-logos__badge {
  height: 96px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ========================================================================
   24. PROCESS STEPS (with image)
   ======================================================================== */
.process-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .process-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.process-split .process-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.process-split .process-image img {
  width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
}
.process-steps-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid; gap: var(--s-6);
}
.process-step {
  display: flex; gap: var(--s-4); align-items: flex-start;
}
.process-step__num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-brand);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-2);
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .process-step h3 { color: var(--c-text); }
.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========================================================================
   25. SOCIAL LINKS (footer)
   ======================================================================== */
.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
}
.social-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #b3c0d8;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--c-brand);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.social-links svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* ========================================================================
   26. SCROLL ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS
   ======================================================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.fade-in-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
}
.fade-in-up.is-visible {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.fade-in-up.delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-in-up.delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-in-up.delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-children > .fade-in-up:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.stagger-children > .fade-in-up:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-children > .fade-in-up:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-children > .fade-in-up:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

/* ========================================================================
   27. CTA BAND WITH IMAGE
   ======================================================================== */
.cta-band--with-image .cta-band-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .cta-band--with-image .cta-band-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.cta-band--with-image .cta-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cta-band--with-image .cta-image img {
  width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
  filter: brightness(1.3) contrast(1.05);
}

/* Reduce motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .fade-in-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}