/* Crystal Clear Management Co — clean light + premium pizzazz */
:root {
  --bg: #F2F4F7;
  --bg-soft: #E8ECF2;
  --surface: #FAFBFC;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --ink: #12151C;
  --ink-soft: #2E3542;
  --muted: #556070;
  --line: #D4DAE3;
  --blue: #2B6CB0;
  --blue-deep: #1A4F8C;
  --blue-dark: #163A6B;
  --blue-soft: #E3EFFA;
  --blue-glow: rgba(43, 108, 176, 0.5);
  --cyan: #2EC4D4;
  --cyan-soft: rgba(46, 196, 212, 0.28);
  --gold: #D4B06A;
  --gold-soft: rgba(212, 176, 106, 0.32);
  --warm: #F6F1EA;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;
  --shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(18, 21, 28, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 22px 56px rgba(18, 21, 28, 0.14);
  --shadow-glow: 0 14px 42px var(--blue-glow), 0 0 28px rgba(46, 196, 212, 0.22);
  --max: 1120px;
  --font: "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.15s; }
a:hover { color: var(--blue-deep); }
.wrap { width: min(100% - 2rem, var(--max)); margin-inline: auto; }

/* Top bar */
.topbar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #12151C 0%, #1A2333 55%, #163A6B 100%);
  color: #E8EAED;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.topbar .wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.topbar-links { display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar a { color: #E8EAED; font-weight: 600; }
.topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar-contact { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; color: #B8C0CC; }
.topbar-contact span { white-space: nowrap; }

/* Header */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(250, 251, 252, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 40;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(18, 21, 28, 0.04);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
}
.logo-link { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-link img { height: 52px; width: auto; }
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem 1.4rem;
}
.nav a {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  position: relative;
}
.nav a:not(.btn)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -4px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--cyan));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  transform-origin: left;
}
.nav a:not(.btn):hover::after,
.nav a[aria-current="page"]:not(.btn)::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav a:hover,
.nav a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--blue-deep); }
.nav-cta { margin-left: 0.45rem; }

/* CTAs — high impact */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.99); }
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A90D0 0%, var(--blue) 40%, var(--blue-deep) 85%, #1A5A7A 100%);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.28), 0 0 0 1px rgba(46,196,212,0.15);
  position: relative;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5BA0DC 0%, var(--blue) 35%, var(--blue-deep) 70%, #163A6B 100%);
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 48px rgba(43, 108, 176, 0.55),
    0 0 36px rgba(46, 196, 212, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.95rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  border-color: var(--line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--blue-deep) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.btn-light {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--blue-deep) !important;
  border-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.btn-light:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--blue-dark) !important;
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.28), 0 0 24px rgba(212,176,106,0.25);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Hero — amplified drama */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 60% at 92% 12%, rgba(46, 196, 212, 0.42), transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 8% 90%, rgba(212, 176, 106, 0.32), transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 75% at 72% 38%, rgba(43, 108, 176, 0.32), transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 35% 15%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #DCE8F6 0%, #F2F4F7 36%, #EDE6DC 70%, #DFF5F7 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  min-height: clamp(480px, 70vh, 640px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-orbs {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-orbs span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(0.5px);
  opacity: 1;
  animation: floatOrb 10s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero-orbs span:nth-child(1) {
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  right: -80px; top: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43,108,176,0.55) 0%, rgba(46,196,212,0.2) 45%, transparent 70%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(43,108,176,0.35);
  animation-duration: 13s;
}
.hero-orbs span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  right: 14%; bottom: 2%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,196,212,0.6) 0%, transparent 68%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(46,196,212,0.4);
  animation-duration: 9s;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}
.hero-orbs span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  left: 4%; top: 18%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,176,106,0.55) 0%, transparent 68%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(212,176,106,0.35);
  animation-duration: 12s;
  animation-delay: -4s;
}
.hero-orbs span:nth-child(4) {
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  left: 42%; top: 8%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43,108,176,0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation-duration: 11s;
  animation-delay: -1s;
}
.hero-orbs span:nth-child(5) {
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  right: 38%; bottom: 18%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 0%, rgba(46,196,212,0.4) 40%, transparent 70%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  animation-duration: 8s;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}
.hero-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 48%, transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(70deg, transparent 60%, rgba(46,196,212,0.12) 70%, transparent 80%);
  background-size: 200% 100%, 100% 100%;
  animation: shineSweep 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 0.65;
}
.hero-frame {
  position: absolute;
  right: max(1rem, calc((100% - var(--max)) / 2 - 0.5rem));
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(380px, 40vw);
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), rgba(255,255,255,0.12));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  box-shadow:
    var(--shadow-lg),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(43,108,176,0.12),
    0 0 60px rgba(46,196,212,0.25),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.35);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  display: none;
  animation: frameFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-frame::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 28% 22%, rgba(255,255,255,0.95), transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(212,176,106,0.45), transparent 42%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #1A4F8C 0%, #2B6CB0 35%, #2EC4D4 70%, #D4B06A 125%);
  opacity: 0.82;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15), 0 12px 32px rgba(43,108,176,0.3);
}
.hero-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 16%; right: 16%; bottom: 14%;
  height: 36%;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 45% 45%;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), rgba(255,255,255,0.05)),
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, rgba(46,196,212,0.25));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.hero-frame .crystal {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 28%;
  width: 72px;
  height: 88px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 28%, 82% 100%, 18% 100%, 0% 28%);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff 0%, #A8E8F0 30%, #2B6CB0 70%, #D4B06A 110%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(26,79,140,0.45), 0 0 24px rgba(46,196,212,0.5);
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.95;
  animation: crystalPulse 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .hero-frame { display: block; }
  .hero-inner { max-width: 560px; }
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 5.25rem 0 4.75rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 196, 212, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(43, 108, 176, 0.14), 0 0 16px rgba(46,196,212,0.15);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--gold));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--cyan-soft), 0 0 12px var(--cyan);
}
.hero h1 {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 5.8vw, 3.65rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-weight: 850;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.hero h1 .accent-line {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.15em;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, var(--blue-dark) 0%, var(--blue) 35%, var(--cyan) 70%, var(--gold) 115%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(43,108,176,0.15));
}
.hero-lead {
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 34rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; }
.hero-note {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.hero-note span {
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212,176,106,0.55);
  margin-right: 0.15rem;
}

@keyframes floatOrb {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(-18px, 14px) scale(1.1); }
  66% { transform: translate(10px, -12px) scale(0.96); }
}
@keyframes shineSweep {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 130% 0, 0 0; }
  50% { background-position: -30% 0, 0 0; }
}
@keyframes frameFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%); }
  50% { transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 10px)); }
}
@keyframes crystalPulse {
  0%, 100% { filter: brightness(1); transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
  50% { filter: brightness(1.12); transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.04); }
}
@keyframes bandShimmer {
  0% { transform: translateX(-120%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(120%); }
}
@keyframes sparkTwinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.75; transform: scale(1); text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(240,224,176,0.4); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.2); text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(240,224,176,0.95); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-orbs span, .hero-shine, .hero-frame, .hero-frame .crystal,
  .accent-band::after, .accent-band .spark { animation: none !important; }
}

/* Accent band — sparkle amplified */
.accent-band {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, #0F2F55 0%, var(--blue-dark) 22%, var(--blue) 48%, #2499AE 72%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.55rem 0;
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.28rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.28),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.12),
    0 12px 32px rgba(22, 58, 107, 0.35);
}
.accent-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 50%, rgba(212,176,106,0.35), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent 35%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,176,106,0.3), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.accent-band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 40%;
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent);
  animation: bandShimmer 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.accent-band p {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.accent-band .spark {
  color: #FFE9B0;
  margin: 0 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: sparkTwinkle 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.accent-band .spark:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.accent-band .spark:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }

/* Sections */
.section { padding: 3.75rem 0; }
.section-head {
  margin-bottom: 2.15rem;
  max-width: 38rem;
}
.section-head h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3.2vw, 2.1rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.section-head p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
}
.draft-note {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px dashed var(--line);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Value props */
.values {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 218, 227, 0.9);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.65rem 1.45rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.value-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--cyan), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 40px rgba(46,196,212,0.2), 0 0 0 1px rgba(43,108,176,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(46, 196, 212, 0.45);
}
.value-card:hover::before {
  height: 4px;
  opacity: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--cyan), var(--blue));
}
.value-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--blue-soft), #fff);
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(43, 108, 176, 0.18), 0 0 18px rgba(46,196,212,0.12), inset 0 1px 0 #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 108, 176, 0.14);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, color 0.22s;
}
.value-icon svg { display: block; }
.value-card:hover .value-icon {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
  color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(43, 108, 176, 0.28), 0 0 24px rgba(46,196,212,0.28), inset 0 1px 0 #fff;
}
.value-icon.icon-key { color: #1A4F8C; }
.value-icon.icon-building { color: #1F7A8A; }
.value-icon.icon-clipboard { color: #8A6B2F; }
.value-card:hover .value-icon.icon-key { color: var(--blue); }
.value-card:hover .value-icon.icon-building { color: var(--cyan); }
.value-card:hover .value-icon.icon-clipboard { color: #B8923E; }
.value-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.value-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* Service cards — premium */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 218, 227, 0.95);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 2px);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 56px rgba(43, 108, 176, 0.28), 0 0 32px rgba(46,196,212,0.2);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card-visual::after {
  transform: rotate(18deg) scale(1.08);
}
.service-card:hover .facet {
  transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-4px);
  filter: brightness(1.15);
}
.service-card-visual {
  height: 168px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(61,184,197,0.35), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #1A4F8C 0%, #2B6CB0 40%, #3DB8C5 100%);
}
.service-card-visual.v2 {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 70%, rgba(196,163,90,0.35), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #163A6B 0%, #2B6CB0 50%, #5B8FBF 100%);
}
.service-card-visual.v3 {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #2B6CB0 0%, #3DB8C5 55%, #C4A35A 130%);
}
.service-card-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 50%, transparent 70%);
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}
.service-card-visual::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  right: 18px; bottom: 14px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), rgba(255,255,255,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  transform: rotate(12deg);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card-visual .facet {
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px; top: 28px;
  width: 58px; height: 72px;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff 0%, rgba(46,196,212,0.75) 40%, rgba(43,108,176,0.9) 75%, rgba(212,176,106,0.7) 110%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.28), 0 0 20px rgba(46,196,212,0.45);
  opacity: 0.95;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card-body {
  padding: 1.45rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}
.service-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.service-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}
.service-card .card-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.link-more {
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--blue-deep);
}
.link-more:hover { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: underline; }


/* Built-for-owners strip */
.owners-strip {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 0% 50%, rgba(46,196,212,0.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 70% at 100% 40%, rgba(212,176,106,0.16), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(105deg, #163A6B 0%, #1A4F8C 40%, #1F6A7A 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2.35rem 0;
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.owners-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 50%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.owners-strip-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
}
.owners-strip-copy {
  flex: 1 1 280px;
  max-width: 42rem;
}
.owners-strip h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.55rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(46,196,212,0.35);
}
.owners-strip p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(232, 240, 248, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.owners-strip .btn-primary {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.28), 0 0 24px rgba(46,196,212,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* Trust strip */
.trust {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 10% 50%, rgba(61,184,197,0.08), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 90% 40%, rgba(196,163,90,0.1), transparent 50%),
    var(--bg-soft);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-item {
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18,21,28,0.04);
}
.trust-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  font-weight: 850;
}
.trust-item span {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 650;
}

/* About / content */
.prose {
  max-width: 42rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.prose h2 { color: var(--ink); margin-top: 0; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.prose p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.aside-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.aside-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--gold));
}
.aside-card h3 { margin: 0 0 0.75rem; color: var(--ink); }
.aside-card ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.1rem; color: var(--muted); }
.aside-card li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }

/* Closing CTA */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 90% at 90% 40%, rgba(46,196,212,0.45), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 70% at 8% 85%, rgba(212,176,106,0.35), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2F55 0%, var(--blue-dark) 35%, var(--blue) 65%, #1F8A9E 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 3.85rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-banner h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3.2vw, 2.05rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.cta-banner p {
  margin: 0 auto 1.65rem;
  opacity: 0.95;
  max-width: 34rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Contact */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-panel {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.55rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.contact-panel:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.contact-panel h3 { margin: 0 0 0.35rem; color: var(--ink); }
.contact-panel .role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.contact-panel p { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; color: var(--muted); }
.form label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.form .field { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.form input,
.form select,
.form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  font: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.form input:focus,
.form select:focus,
.form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(43, 108, 176, 0.18);
}
.form textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #12151C 0%, #0E1520 100%);
  color: #C5CAD3;
  padding: 3.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.site-footer h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.site-footer h4::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--cyan));
}
.site-footer p { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
.site-footer a { color: #E8EAED; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  filter: brightness(1.06);
}
.footer-brand p { max-width: 16rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #9AA1AC;
}

/* Page hero (inner pages) */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 90% 20%, rgba(61,184,197,0.2), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 5% 90%, rgba(196,163,90,0.15), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #E3EFFA, var(--warm));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 3rem 0;
}
.page-hero h1 {
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 2.45rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.page-hero p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 36rem;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
}

/* Services list detail */
.service-detail { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
.service-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.service-row:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.service-num {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-deep));
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 850;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(43, 108, 176, 0.3);
}
.service-row h3 { margin: 0 0 0.35rem; color: var(--ink); }
.service-row p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .values,
  .card-grid,
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .owners-strip-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .owners-strip .btn-primary { width: 100%; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .split,
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-frame { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    top: calc(100% + 0.35rem);
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }
  .nav.open { display: flex; }
  .nav a { padding: 0.55rem 0.4rem; }
  .nav a:not(.btn)::after { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { margin-left: 0; }
  .header-inner { position: relative; }
  .values,
  .card-grid,
  .trust-grid,
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .topbar-contact { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Inner pages (v6) — Services, About, Contact
   New classes/modifiers only; homepage styles untouched.
   ========================================================= */

/* Anchor targets clear the sticky header */
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 104px; }

/* Page hero — same treatment as home, a bit shorter */
.hero--page { min-height: clamp(360px, 52vh, 480px); }
.hero--page .hero-inner { padding: 4.25rem 0 3.75rem; }
.hero--page h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.8vw, 3.05rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero--page .hero-lead { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 1.65rem; }
.hero--page .hero-frame { width: min(270px, 28vw); border-radius: 24px; }
.hero--page .hero-frame .crystal { width: 58px; height: 72px; }
.hero--page .hero-orbs span:nth-child(1) { width: 320px; height: 320px; }
.hero--page .hero-orbs span:nth-child(2) { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
.hero--page .btn-ghost { background: rgba(250, 251, 252, 0.7); }

/* Accent band links (contact page) */
.accent-band a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s; }
.accent-band a:hover,
.accent-band a:focus-visible { color: #FFE9B0; border-bottom-color: #FFE9B0; outline: none; }

/* Check list (service cards, about aside) */
.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}
.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.check-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0.12em;
  width: 1.15rem; height: 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M4 8.4l2.6 2.6L12 5.4' fill='none' stroke='%23fff' stroke-width='2.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / 72% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(43,108,176,0.3), 0 0 10px rgba(46,196,212,0.3);
}

/* Services grid — icon on the glass tile, compact visuals, featured card */
.services-grid .service-card-visual { height: 128px; }
.service-card-visual .visual-icon {
  position: absolute;
  right: 41px; bottom: 37px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.25)) drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(46,196,212,0.55));
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card-visual .visual-icon svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.service-card:hover .visual-icon { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08); }
.services-grid .service-card p { flex: 0 1 auto; }
.services-grid .check-list { flex: 1; align-content: start; }

.service-card--feature { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; }
.service-card--feature .service-card-visual { height: auto; min-height: 240px; flex: 0 0 38%; }
.service-card--feature .service-card-visual .facet { left: 34px; top: 38px; width: 78px; height: 96px; }
.service-card--feature .service-card-visual::after { width: 120px; height: 120px; right: 34px; bottom: 30px; }
.service-card--feature .service-card-visual .visual-icon { right: 64px; bottom: 60px; width: 60px; height: 60px; }
.service-card--feature .service-card-visual .visual-icon svg { width: 46px; height: 46px; }
.service-card--feature .service-card-body { padding: 2rem 2rem 2rem; justify-content: center; }
.service-card--feature h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.service-card--feature p { flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 1.04rem; max-width: 36rem; }
.service-card--feature .check-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr)); align-items: start; flex: 0 1 auto; }
.service-card--feature:hover { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.008); }

/* How it works — numbered steps */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.step-card::after {
  content: attr(data-step);
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem; right: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43,108,176,0.35), rgba(46,196,212,0.35) 60%, rgba(212,176,106,0.45));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.step-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* About — story + aside + promises */
.story .lead {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue), var(--cyan), var(--gold)) 1;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}
.prose.story h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3.2vw, 2.1rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.prose.story p { font-size: 1.04rem; }
.draft-block { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem !important; }
.draft-block .draft-note { margin-right: 0.35rem; }
.split .aside-card { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 40px rgba(46,196,212,0.12); }
.aside-card .check-list { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.aside-card .check-list li { margin: 0; }
.aside-actions { margin: 1.35rem 0 0; }

.promise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.promise-card { padding: 1.45rem 1.3rem; }
.promise-card h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; }
.promise-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Contact — layout, form, info cards */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.info-col {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 104px;
}
.form-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 100% 0%, rgba(46,196,212,0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 0% 100%, rgba(212,176,106,0.08), transparent 60%),
    var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 218, 227, 0.95);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 4px);
  padding: 2rem 1.9rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 44px rgba(46,196,212,0.1);
}
.form-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--cyan), var(--gold));
}
.form-card-head { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.form-card-head h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.form-card-head p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }
.req { color: #B8923E; font-weight: 800; }
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0 1rem;
}
.form-card input,
.form-card select,
.form-card textarea {
  background: #F4F7FA;
  border-color: #CDD5E0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.8rem 0.95rem;
}
.form-card input::placeholder,
.form-card textarea::placeholder { color: #8A94A3; }
.form-card input:hover,
.form-card select:hover,
.form-card textarea:hover { border-color: #AFC3DA; }
.form-card input:focus,
.form-card select:focus,
.form-card textarea:focus {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(46, 196, 212, 0.2),
    0 0 22px rgba(43, 108, 176, 0.18);
}
.form-card .field.invalid input,
.form-card .field.invalid select { border-color: #C2554B; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(194, 85, 75, 0.14); }
.field-error { display: block; margin-top: 0.3rem; font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 650; color: #A8443B; }

.chip-field { border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1rem; min-width: 0; }
.chip-field legend {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 0;
}
.chip-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.55rem; }
.chip { position: relative; display: inline-flex; cursor: pointer; }
.form .chip { margin: 0; font-weight: 650; }
.chip input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  margin: 0;
}
.chip span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid #CDD5E0;
  background: #F4F7FA;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s, border-color 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
  user-select: none;
}
.chip:hover span { border-color: #AFC3DA; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.chip input:focus-visible + span {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(46, 196, 212, 0.22), 0 0 18px rgba(43,108,176,0.18);
}
.chip input:checked + span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A90D0 0%, var(--blue) 45%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(43,108,176,0.32), 0 0 16px rgba(46,196,212,0.3);
}
.chip input:checked + span::before { content: "✦"; color: #FFE9B0; font-size: 0.8em; }

.form-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.form-actions .form-note { margin: 0; }
.form-success {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 100% 0%, rgba(46,196,212,0.16), transparent 60%),
    var(--blue-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 196, 212, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(46,196,212,0.18);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.form-success:focus { outline: none; }
.form-success h3 { margin: 0 0 0.35rem; color: var(--blue-dark); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.form-success p { margin: 0 0 0.85rem; }
.form-success .card-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: center; }

.info-card h3 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.info-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.6rem;
  margin: 0 -0.6rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  transition: background 0.18s;
}
a.info-row:hover { background: rgba(227, 239, 250, 0.7); color: var(--blue-deep); }
.info-row small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.value-icon.sm { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.value-icon.sm svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
a.info-row:hover .value-icon.sm { color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(43,108,176,0.26), 0 0 20px rgba(46,196,212,0.28), inset 0 1px 0 #fff; }
.next-steps {
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: next;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}
.next-steps li {
  counter-increment: next;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.next-steps li strong { color: var(--ink); }
.next-steps li::before {
  content: counter(next);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(43,108,176,0.3), 0 0 12px rgba(46,196,212,0.3);
}

/* Inner-page responsive */
@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .steps,
  .promise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .info-col { position: static; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .service-card--feature .service-card-visual { flex-basis: 34%; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  [id] { scroll-margin-top: 88px; }
  .hero--page { min-height: 0; }
  .hero--page .hero-inner { padding: 3.25rem 0 3rem; }
  .hero--page .hero-actions .btn-lg { width: 100%; }
  .service-card--feature { flex-direction: column; }
  .service-card--feature .service-card-visual { min-height: 0; height: 150px; flex-basis: auto; }
  .service-card--feature .service-card-body { padding: 1.45rem 1.4rem 1.5rem; }
  .steps,
  .promise-grid,
  .info-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-card { padding: 1.6rem 1.15rem 1.4rem; }
  .form-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero--page + .accent-band p { line-height: 1.9; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .hero--page + .accent-band .spark { margin: 0 0.3rem; }
  .hero--page h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
}

/* About — featured pull-quote (v8) */
.story .pull-quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.story .pq-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, var(--blue-dark) 0%, var(--blue) 35%, var(--cyan) 75%, var(--gold) 120%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.footer-area { color: #C9D1DC; font-size: 0.94rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.55; }
.footer-area::before { content: "◆ "; color: var(--gold); }

/* Service areas (v9) */
.areas {
  padding: 2.75rem 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 80% at 8% 50%, rgba(46,196,212,0.08), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 95% 40%, rgba(212,176,106,0.08), transparent 50%),
    var(--bg);
}
.areas-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
}
.areas-copy { flex: 1 1 220px; max-width: 22rem; }
.areas-copy h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.areas-copy p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.area-pills {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  flex: 1 1 280px;
}
.area-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 218, 227, 0.95);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18,21,28,0.05), 0 0 14px rgba(46,196,212,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s, border-color 0.18s;
}
.area-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(46,196,212,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(43,108,176,0.14), 0 0 20px rgba(46,196,212,0.2);
}
.area-pill.home-base {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(227,239,250,0.95), rgba(250,251,252,0.95));
  border-color: rgba(46,196,212,0.4);
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(43,108,176,0.14), 0 0 18px rgba(46,196,212,0.18);
}
.area-pill .pill-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B8923E;
  background: rgba(212,176,106,0.18);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.field-hint {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .areas-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
  .areas-copy { flex: 0 0 auto; max-width: 40rem; }
  .area-pills { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 100%; justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* Quote form — send states (v12) */
.form-card button[type="submit"][disabled] { opacity: 0.75; cursor: progress; transform: none; }
.form-error {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 100% 0%, rgba(212,176,106,0.16), transparent 60%),
    var(--warm);
  border-color: rgba(212, 176, 106, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212,176,106,0.16);
}
.form-error h3 { color: #7A5A1F; }
.form-error a:not(.link-more) { font-weight: 700; }