/* =========================================================================
   Connectix Precision — Design System
   A bespoke, corporate, high-performance stylesheet.
   Palette derived from the Connectix logo: Ink (#0A0A0B) + Red (#D31010).
   ========================================================================= */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- Fonts */
/* Self-hosted variable font with graceful system fallback.
   Drop `inter-var.woff2` into /assets/fonts/ to activate (see README). */
@font-face {
	font-family: "InterVar";
	src: url("../fonts/inter-var.woff2") format("woff2");
	font-weight: 100 900;
	font-display: swap;
	font-style: normal;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ Variables */
:root {
	/* Brand */
	--brand: #d31010;
	--brand-600: #b60d0d;
	--brand-700: #950a0a;

	/* Neutrals */
	--ink: #0a0a0b;
	--ink-2: #14151a;
	--slate: #5a6472;
	--slate-2: #8a92a0;
	--line: #e7e9ee;
	--mist: #f4f5f7;
	--white: #ffffff;

	/* Semantic */
	--bg: var(--white);
	--fg: #16181d;
	--muted: var(--slate);

	/* Typography */
	--font-sans: "InterVar", "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
	--h1: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.2rem);
	--h2: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
	--h3: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem);
	--lead: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);

	/* Layout */
	--container: 1200px;
	--gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
	--radius: 14px;
	--radius-sm: 10px;

	/* Effects */
	--shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(10, 10, 11, .06), 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 10, 11, .05);
	--shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 10, 11, .10);
	--shadow-lg: 0 30px 60px rgba(10, 10, 11, .16);
	--ease: cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
	--speed: .5s;

	--header-h: 76px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- Reset */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }

body {
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--fg);
	background: var(--bg);
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
	overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, svg, video, canvas { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--brand-600); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--brand-700); }
ul, ol { padding: 0; list-style: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 { line-height: 1.12; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--ink); }

:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--brand); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ Utilities */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }

.screen-reader-text {
	position: absolute !important;
	width: 1px; height: 1px;
	padding: 0; margin: -1px;
	overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
	white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
	position: fixed; top: -100px; left: 12px; z-index: 999;
	background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding: .7rem 1rem; border-radius: 8px;
	transition: top .2s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 12px; color: #fff; }

.eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
	font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--brand-600); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--brand); }
.eyebrow--light { color: #ff6a6a; }
.eyebrow--light::before { background: var(--brand); }

.tick { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brand); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(211,16,16,.2); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- Buttons */
.btn {
	--btn-bg: var(--brand);
	--btn-fg: #fff;
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem;
	padding: .8rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 999px;
	font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; letter-spacing: .01em;
	background: var(--btn-bg); color: var(--btn-fg);
	border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
	transition: transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
	will-change: transform;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--primary { --btn-bg: var(--brand); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(211,16,16,.28); }
.btn--primary:hover { --btn-bg: var(--brand-600); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(211,16,16,.34); }
.btn--lg { padding: 1rem 1.9rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.btn--ghost {
	background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; border-color: #fff; }
.btn--ghost.btn--dark { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line); }
.btn--ghost.btn--dark:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- Header */
.site-header {
	position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
	backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
	transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.site-header__inner {
	display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
	min-height: var(--header-h);
}
.site-branding { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.site-branding__logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.site-branding .custom-logo { max-height: 42px; width: auto; }
.site-title { font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.03em; }

/* ---- Header style variants ---- */
/* By default only the standard logo shows; the light logo is hidden. */
.site-branding__logo--light { display: none; }

/* DARK header: ink frosted bar, white nav + title. */
.site-header--dark { background: rgba(10,10,11,.8); }
.site-header--dark.is-scrolled { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.site-header--dark .site-title { color: #fff; }
.site-header--dark .nav-menu a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.site-header--dark .nav-menu a:hover,
.site-header--dark .nav-menu .current-menu-item > a,
.site-header--dark .nav-menu .current_page_item > a { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.site-header--dark .nav-toggle__bar { background: #fff; }

/* TRANSPARENT header: floats over the hero, turns frosted-white on scroll. */
.site-header--transparent { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; background: transparent; backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; }
.site-header--transparent .site-title { color: #fff; }
.site-header--transparent .nav-menu a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.site-header--transparent .nav-menu a:hover,
.site-header--transparent .nav-menu .current-menu-item > a,
.site-header--transparent .nav-menu .current_page_item > a { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.site-header--transparent .nav-toggle__bar { background: #fff; }
/* Once scrolled, snap to a solid frosted white bar with dark text. */
.site-header--transparent.is-scrolled {
	position: fixed;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
	backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
	border-bottom-color: var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	animation: header-drop .35s var(--ease);
}
.site-header--transparent.is-scrolled .site-title { color: var(--ink); }
.site-header--transparent.is-scrolled .nav-menu a { color: var(--fg); }
.site-header--transparent.is-scrolled .nav-toggle__bar { background: var(--ink); }
@keyframes header-drop { from { transform: translateY(-100%); } to { transform: translateY(0); } }

/* ---- Logo swapping for dark / transparent headers ---- */
/* When a dedicated light logo exists, show it while the bar is dark/transparent
   and swap back to the standard logo once the bar turns white on scroll. */
.site-header--dark.site-header--has-light-logo .site-branding__logo--standard,
.site-header--transparent.site-header--has-light-logo:not(.is-scrolled) .site-branding__logo--standard { display: none; }
.site-header--dark.site-header--has-light-logo .site-branding__logo--light,
.site-header--transparent.site-header--has-light-logo:not(.is-scrolled) .site-branding__logo--light { display: inline-flex; }

/* Fallback when NO light logo is provided: force the standard logo white
   while the bar is dark/transparent (loses brand red, but stays visible). */
.site-header--dark:not(.site-header--has-light-logo) .site-branding__logo--standard .custom-logo,
.site-header--transparent:not(.site-header--has-light-logo):not(.is-scrolled) .site-branding__logo--standard .custom-logo { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }


.main-navigation { margin-left: auto; }
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; }
.nav-menu li { position: relative; }
.nav-menu a {
	display: block; padding: .55rem .85rem; border-radius: 8px;
	color: var(--fg); font-weight: 500; font-size: .96rem;
	transition: color .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu .current-menu-item > a,
.nav-menu .current_page_item > a { color: var(--brand-600); background: var(--mist); }
.nav-menu .menu-item-has-children > a::after {
	content: ""; display: inline-block; width: .4em; height: .4em; margin-left: .45em;
	border-right: 2px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
	transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-1px); vertical-align: middle; opacity: .6;
}
/* Sub-menus */
.nav-menu ul {
	position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 0; min-width: 240px;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: .5rem;
	opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px);
	transition: opacity .22s var(--ease), transform .22s var(--ease), visibility .22s;
}
.nav-menu ul ul { top: -.5rem; left: 100%; }
.nav-menu li:hover > ul,
.nav-menu li:focus-within > ul { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.nav-menu ul a { padding: .6rem .8rem; }

.site-header__cta { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Nav toggle (mobile) */
.nav-toggle {
	display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-left: auto;
	background: transparent; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
	flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
}
.nav-toggle__bar { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .2s var(--ease); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hero */
.hero {
	position: relative; overflow: hidden;
	background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 80% 0%, #1a1c24 0%, var(--ink) 55%);
	color: #fff;
	padding: clamp(5rem, 12vh, 9rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 9vh, 7rem);
	min-height: min(88vh, 820px);
	display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.hero__canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: .5; }
.hero__overlay {
	position: absolute; inset: 0;
	background:
		radial-gradient(60% 50% at 15% 90%, rgba(211,16,16,.22), transparent 70%),
		linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(10,10,11,.55));
	pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 900px; }
.hero__eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
	font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
	padding: .4rem .9rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-radius: 999px;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.hero__title {
	color: #fff; font-size: var(--h1); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em;
	max-width: 16ch; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.hero__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: var(--lead); max-width: 58ch; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .9rem; }
.hero__scroll {
	position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 26px; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 2;
	width: 26px; height: 42px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); border-radius: 999px;
}
.hero__scroll span {
	position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 50%; width: 3px; height: 8px; border-radius: 2px;
	background: #fff; transform: translateX(-50%); animation: scroll-dot 1.8s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-dot { 0%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,0)} 40%{opacity:1} 80%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,14px)} 100%{opacity:0} }

/* --- Light hero variant (bright, corporate) --- */
.hero--light {
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--mist) 100%);
	color: var(--ink);
}
.hero--light .hero__canvas { opacity: .6; }
.hero--light .hero__overlay {
	background:
		radial-gradient(55% 45% at 12% 92%, rgba(211,16,16,.10), transparent 70%),
		linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(10,10,11,.04));
}
.hero--light .hero__eyebrow {
	color: var(--brand-600);
	border-color: var(--line);
	background: #fff;
}
.hero--light .hero__title { color: var(--ink); }
.hero--light .hero__text { color: var(--slate); }
/* Ghost button needs dark outline on a light background. */
.hero--light .btn--ghost { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line); }
.hero--light .btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); }
.hero--light .hero__scroll { border-color: rgba(10,10,11,.25); }
.hero--light .hero__scroll span { background: var(--ink); }


/* ------------------------------------------------------------- Trust bar */
.trust { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); }
.trust__inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 1rem 2rem; padding: 1.4rem 0; }
.trust__label { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate-2); }
.trust__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem 1.8rem; margin-left: auto; }
.trust__item { font-weight: 600; color: var(--slate); font-size: .95rem; position: relative; }
.trust__item::before { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px; margin-right: .6rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brand); vertical-align: middle; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------- Sections */
.section { padding: clamp(4rem, 9vh, 7.5rem) 0; }
.section--dark { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.section--dark .section__title { color: #fff; }
.section__head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.section__title { font-size: var(--h2); }

/* Grid helpers */
.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------- Solutions */
.card--solution {
	position: relative; padding: 2rem 1.6rem 1.8rem;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
	transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
	overflow: hidden;
}
.card--solution::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; width: 0; background: var(--brand);
	transition: width .4s var(--ease);
}
.card--solution:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.card--solution:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.card--solution__num {
	position: absolute; top: 1.1rem; right: 1.3rem;
	font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--line); letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.card--solution__icon {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
	background: var(--mist); color: var(--brand);
	transition: background .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease);
}
.card--solution:hover .card--solution__icon { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; }
.card--solution__title { font-size: var(--h3); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.card--solution__text { color: var(--muted); font-size: .98rem; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------- Platform */
.platform__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .platform__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.platform__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: var(--lead); margin: 1rem 0 1.8rem; max-width: 52ch; }
.platform__media { position: relative; }
.platform__img { border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.platform__placeholder {
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: var(--radius);
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1b1d26, #101116);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding: 1rem;
	display: grid; place-items: center;
}
/* --- Light platform variant --- */
.platform--light { background: var(--mist); border-block: 1px solid var(--line); }
.platform--light .platform__text { color: var(--slate); }
.platform--light .platform__placeholder {
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff, var(--mist));
	border-color: var(--line);
}
/* Recolor the SVG placeholder strokes for a light background. */
.platform--light .platform__placeholder rect,
.platform--light .platform__placeholder circle:not([stroke="var(--brand)"]),
.platform--light .platform__placeholder path { stroke: rgba(10,10,11,.18) !important; }

/* --- Alternating layout: flip image to the left on odd showcases --- */
.platform--flip .platform__grid { grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr; }
.platform--flip .platform__content { order: 2; }
.platform--flip .platform__media { order: 1; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	/* Stack cleanly on mobile: text first regardless of flip. */
	.platform--flip .platform__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.platform--flip .platform__content { order: 1; }
	.platform--flip .platform__media { order: 2; }
}

/* --- Rhythm between consecutive showcase bands --- */
/* Collapse doubled vertical padding where two bands of the same tone meet. */
.platform + .platform { padding-top: 0; }
.platform--dark + .platform--dark,
.platform--light + .platform--light { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* ---------------------------------------- Platforms — CARDS layout */
/* A tidy grid of premium product cards. Logo-friendly media area + hover
   lift with a brand top-accent, echoing the Solutions cards. */
.platforms-cards__grid { align-items: stretch; }
.platforms-cards__grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.platforms-cards__grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .platforms-cards__grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
	.platforms-cards__grid--2,
	.platforms-cards__grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* In the Spotlight layout the card row follows a band; tighten the gap. */
.platform + .platforms-cards { padding-top: 0; }

.card--platform {
	position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
	overflow: hidden; color: inherit;
	transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.card--platform::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; width: 0; background: var(--brand);
	transition: width .4s var(--ease); z-index: 2;
}
a.card--platform:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
a.card--platform:hover::before { width: 100%; }

/* Media / logo area — object-fit: contain so product logos sit nicely. */
.card--platform__media {
	position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; display: grid; place-items: center;
	background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 80% 0%, #1a1c24 0%, var(--ink) 60%);
	padding: 1.5rem; overflow: hidden;
}
.card--platform__media::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
	background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 20% 100%, rgba(211,16,16,.30), transparent 70%);
}
.card--platform__img {
	position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%;
	width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain;
}
.card--platform__mark {
	position: relative; z-index: 1;
	font-size: 3.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); letter-spacing: -.03em;
}

.card--platform__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.7rem; }
.card--platform__eyebrow {
	font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--brand-600); margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.card--platform__title { font-size: var(--h3); margin-bottom: .6rem; color: var(--ink); }
.card--platform__text { color: var(--muted); font-size: .98rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.card--platform__more { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-600); font-size: .92rem; }
.card--platform__more::after { content: " →"; transition: margin-left .2s var(--ease); display: inline-block; }
a.card--platform:hover .card--platform__more::after { margin-left: .3rem; }
a.card--platform:hover .card--platform__title { color: var(--brand-600); }




/* ----------------------------------------------------------------- Stats */
.stats { background: var(--mist); padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vh, 4rem) 0; border-block: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stat { text-align: center; }
.stat__value { display: block; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.stat__label { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------- Approach */
.approach__list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem); counter-reset: step; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .approach__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .approach__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.approach__step { position: relative; padding-top: 1.4rem; border-top: 2px solid var(--line); }
.approach__step::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; top: -2px; left: 0; width: 46px; height: 2px; background: var(--brand);
}
.approach__num { display: block; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand); margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.approach__title { font-size: var(--h3); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.approach__text { color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG SYSTEM — cards, featured post, filter pills, related.
   All text colors are hardcoded (with !important where a card lives inside
   builder-managed markup) so a page-builder / plugin global text color
   (e.g. this site's Elementor kit paints body text #7A7A7A via the
   body-scoped .elementor-kit-NN selector) can NEVER wash out card text,
   regardless of stylesheet load order. Cards are 100% server-rendered and
   never depend on JS to become visible.
   ========================================================================== */
.insights { background: var(--mist); }

/* ---- Base card ---- */
.card--post {
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
	transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.card--post:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.card--post__link { display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; color: inherit !important; text-decoration: none; }

/* Media + category badge + no-image fallback */
.card--post__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--mist); }
.card--post__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.card--post:hover .card--post__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.card--post__media-fallback {
	position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center;
	background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 80% 0%, #1a1c24 0%, var(--ink) 60%);
}
.card--post__media-fallback::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
	background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 20% 100%, rgba(211,16,16,.35), transparent 70%);
}
.card--post__media-mark { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 3.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.card--post__badge {
	position: absolute; top: .85rem; left: .85rem; z-index: 2;
	padding: .32rem .7rem; border-radius: 999px;
	background: rgba(10,10,11,.72); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
	color: #fff !important; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Body */
.card--post__body { padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; background: #fff; }
.card--post .card--post__title { font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.28; margin: .55rem 0 .6rem; color: var(--ink) !important; transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
.card--post:hover .card--post__title { color: var(--brand-600) !important; }
.card--post .card--post__excerpt { color: var(--slate) !important; font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.card--post .entry-meta,
.card--post .entry-meta__date,
.card--post .entry-meta__read { color: var(--slate-2) !important; }
.card--post .entry-meta__cats a { color: var(--brand-600) !important; }
.card--post__more { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-600) !important; font-size: .92rem; }
.card--post__more::after { content: " →"; transition: margin-left .2s var(--ease); }
.card--post:hover .card--post__more::after { margin-left: .25rem; }
.insights__more { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.6rem; }

/* ---- Featured split card (blog index, page 1) ---- */
.blog-featured { margin-bottom: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); }
.card--post-featured { border-radius: var(--radius); }
.card--post-featured .card--post__link { flex-direction: row; }
.card--post-featured .card--post__media { flex: 0 0 55%; aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 340px; }
.card--post-featured .card--post__body { justify-content: center; padding: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.card--post-featured .card--post__title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); }
.card--post-featured .card--post__excerpt { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.card--post-featured .card--post__media-mark { font-size: 5rem; }
@media (max-width: 780px) {
	.card--post-featured .card--post__link { flex-direction: column; }
	.card--post-featured .card--post__media { flex-basis: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; min-height: 0; }
}

/* ---- Category filter pills ---- */
.blog-filter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); }
.blog-filter__pill {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: .5rem 1.05rem; border-radius: 999px;
	border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--slate) !important;
	font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .01em;
	transition: color .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.blog-filter__pill:hover { color: var(--brand-600) !important; border-color: var(--brand); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.blog-filter__pill.is-active { background: var(--ink); color: #fff !important; border-color: var(--ink); }

/* ---- Related posts ---- */
.related { background: var(--mist); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE TEMPLATES — Hub, Detail, About, Services shared components.
   ========================================================================== */
/* Intro copy sitting above an auto card grid on hub/services pages. */
.hub__intro { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem); }
.hub__intro .entry__content { font-size: 1.08rem; }
/* When an intro is followed directly by the grid, tighten the gap. */
.content-wrap > .hub__intro + .grid { margin-top: 0; }
/* Alternate approach strip background so it reads as a distinct band on
   inner pages (the homepage version sits on white). */
.approach--alt { background: var(--mist); border-block: 1px solid var(--line); }


/* ---- Shared meta line ---- */
.entry-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .4rem .9rem; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate-2); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.entry-meta > * + *::before { content: "•"; margin-right: .9rem; opacity: .5; }
.entry-meta__cats a { color: var(--brand-600); }


/* --------------------------------------------------------------- Contact */
.contact__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.contact__text { color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--lead); margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.contact__form {
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
/* Style common Contact Form 7 fields to match the theme. */
.contact__form input[type="text"],
.contact__form input[type="email"],
.contact__form input[type="tel"],
.contact__form input[type="url"],
.contact__form textarea,
.contact__form select {
	width: 100%; padding: .85rem 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font: inherit; background: #fff; color: var(--fg);
}
.contact__form textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.contact__form input:focus,
.contact__form textarea:focus,
.contact__form select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--brand); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(211,16,16,.12); }
.contact__form label { display: block; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .35rem; font-size: .92rem; }
.contact__form input[type="submit"],
.contact__form button[type="submit"] {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	padding: .85rem 1.8rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
	background: var(--brand); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; width: auto;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(211,16,16,.28); transition: transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease);
}
.contact__form input[type="submit"]:hover,
.contact__form button[type="submit"]:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: var(--brand-600); }
.contact__form .wpcf7-not-valid-tip { color: var(--brand-700); font-size: .85rem; margin: -.6rem 0 .8rem; }
.contact__form .wpcf7-response-output { margin: 1rem 0 0; padding: .8rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------- CTA band */
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--brand-700), var(--brand)); color: #fff; }
.cta-band__inner {
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
	padding: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem) 0;
}
.cta-band__title { color: #fff; font-size: var(--h2); max-width: 20ch; }
.cta-band__lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: var(--lead); max-width: 55ch; margin-top: .8rem; }
.cta-band .btn--primary { background: #fff; color: var(--brand-700); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.cta-band .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
/* Mobile: stack vertically, let the title wrap, and make the button a
   comfortable full-width tap target instead of overflowing the row. */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
	.cta-band__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.6rem; text-align: left; }
	.cta-band__title { max-width: none; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.1rem); }
	.cta-band__lead { max-width: none; }
	.cta-band .btn { width: 100%; }
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------- Page hero / inner */
.page-hero { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem) 0 clamp(2.2rem, 5vh, 3.2rem); }
.page-hero__title { color: #fff; font-size: var(--h2); max-width: 24ch; }
.page-hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-top: .8rem; max-width: 60ch; }
.page-hero .entry-meta { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top: 1rem; }
.page-hero .entry-meta__cats a { color: #ff8080; }

.breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.breadcrumbs__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.breadcrumbs__item:not(:last-child)::after { content: "/"; margin-left: .5rem; opacity: .5; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: #fff; }

.content-wrap { padding: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem) var(--gutter); }
.content-wrap { max-width: var(--container); }
.entry--single, .entry--page { max-width: 780px; margin-inline: auto; }
.entry__featured { margin-bottom: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

/* Rich text (post/page content) */
.rich-text { font-size: 1.08rem; }
.rich-text > * + * { margin-top: 1.3rem; }
.rich-text h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-top: 2.6rem; }
.rich-text h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.rich-text p { color: #24272e; }
.rich-text a { color: var(--brand-600); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.rich-text ul, .rich-text ol { padding-left: 1.4rem; }
.rich-text ul { list-style: disc; }
.rich-text ol { list-style: decimal; }
.rich-text li + li { margin-top: .5rem; }
.rich-text img { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.rich-text blockquote {
	border-left: 3px solid var(--brand); padding: .4rem 0 .4rem 1.4rem;
	color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.2rem; font-style: italic;
}
.rich-text code { background: var(--mist); padding: .15em .4em; border-radius: 6px; font-size: .9em; }
.rich-text pre { background: var(--ink); color: #f4f4f4; padding: 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow-x: auto; }

.entry__tags { margin-top: 2.5rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: .92rem; }
.entry__tags a { display: inline-block; padding: .25rem .7rem; margin: .2rem; background: var(--mist); border-radius: 999px; color: var(--slate); }
.entry__tags-label { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }

.post-nav { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; max-width: 780px; margin: 3rem auto 0; padding-top: 1.6rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.post-nav__prev, .post-nav__next { flex: 1; }
.post-nav__next { text-align: right; }
.post-nav a { display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .25rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.post-nav a:hover .post-nav__title { color: var(--brand-600); }
.post-nav__dir { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate-2); }
.post-nav__title { color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.3; transition: color .2s var(--ease); }


/* Archive grid */
.archive-grid { margin-top: 0; }
.pagination, .comments-area .navigation { margin-top: 3rem; }
.nav-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; justify-content: center; }
.nav-links .page-numbers {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 0 .6rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--fg);
}
.nav-links .page-numbers.current { background: var(--brand); border-color: var(--brand); color: #fff; }
.nav-links a.page-numbers:hover { border-color: var(--brand); color: var(--brand-600); }

.no-results { max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.no-results h2 { font-size: var(--h2); margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ Search form */
.search-form { display: flex; gap: .5rem; max-width: 460px; }
.search-form__field {
	flex: 1; padding: .8rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px;
	font: inherit; background: #fff; color: var(--fg);
}
.search-form__field:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--brand); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(211,16,16,.15); }
.search-form__submit { padding: .8rem 1rem; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------- 404 */
.error-404 { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto; }
.error-404__code { font-size: clamp(5rem, 18vw, 10rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--brand); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.error-404__title { font-size: var(--h2); margin: .5rem 0 1rem; }
.error-404__text { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.error-404__actions { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.error-404__search .search-form { margin-inline: auto; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------- Comments */
.comments-area { max-width: 780px; margin: 3.5rem auto 0; }
.comments-title { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.comment-list, .comment-list ol { list-style: none; }
.comment-list .children { padding-left: 1.5rem; }
.comment-body { padding: 1.2rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.comment-author { font-weight: 600; }
.comment-form { margin-top: 2.5rem; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.comment-form input[type="text"], .comment-form input[type="email"], .comment-form input[type="url"], .comment-form textarea {
	width: 100%; padding: .8rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font: inherit;
}
.comment-form textarea:focus, .comment-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--brand); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(211,16,16,.12); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- Footer */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.site-footer__grid {
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem);
	padding: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem) var(--gutter); max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.site-footer__logo .custom-logo { max-height: 40px; width: auto; }
/* Fallback: force the header logo to white when no dedicated footer logo is set. */
.site-footer__logo:not(.site-footer__logo--custom) .custom-logo { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
/* A user-uploaded footer logo is already light, so show it as-is. */
.site-footer__logo--custom .custom-logo { max-height: 48px; }

.site-footer__name { font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #fff; }
.site-footer__tagline { margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 42ch; font-size: .96rem; }
.site-footer__heading { color: #fff; font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.site-footer__address { font-style: normal; line-height: 1.9; }
.site-footer__contact { margin-top: .8rem; line-height: 1.9; }
.site-footer__contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.site-footer__contact a:hover { color: #fff; }
.site-footer__social { display: flex; gap: .6rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.site-footer__social li { margin: 0; }
.site-footer__social a {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
	transition: background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.site-footer__social a:hover { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; border-color: var(--brand); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.site-footer__menu li, .site-footer__legal li { margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-widget__title { color: #fff; font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.site-footer__socket { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.site-footer__socket-inner {
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
	padding: 1.4rem var(--gutter); max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; font-size: .88rem;
}
.site-footer__legal { display: flex; gap: 1.2rem; }
.site-footer__legal li { margin: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------- Scroll-to-top */
.scroll-top {
	position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 90;
	width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
	background: var(--ink); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center;
	opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
	transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), visibility .3s, background .2s;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.scroll-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.scroll-top:hover { background: var(--brand); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------- Reveal animations */
/* Only hide when JS is available (html.js). With no JS, content stays visible. */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms); }
.js .reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.js .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
	.hero__scroll span { animation: none; }
}

/* ------------------------------------ Block editor color utility classes */
/* Mirrors theme.json / editor-color-palette so colors chosen in the editor
   render on the front end (we dequeue core global-styles for performance). */
.has-brand-color { color: var(--brand) !important; }
.has-brand-background-color { background-color: var(--brand) !important; }
.has-ink-color { color: var(--ink) !important; }
.has-ink-background-color { background-color: var(--ink) !important; }
.has-slate-color { color: var(--slate) !important; }
.has-slate-background-color { background-color: var(--slate) !important; }
.has-mist-color { color: var(--mist) !important; }
.has-mist-background-color { background-color: var(--mist) !important; }
.has-white-color { color: var(--white) !important; }
.has-white-background-color { background-color: var(--white) !important; }


/* ------------------------------------------------------ Mobile navigation */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
	.nav-toggle { display: flex; }
	.site-header__cta { display: none; }
	.main-navigation {
		position: fixed; inset: var(--header-h) 0 auto 0; margin: 0;
		background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
		max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s var(--ease); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	}
	.main-navigation.is-open { max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h)); overflow-y: auto; }
	.nav-menu { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; padding: .5rem var(--gutter) 1.5rem; }
	.nav-menu a { padding: .9rem .4rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 0; }
	.nav-menu ul {
		position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
		box-shadow: none; border: 0; padding: 0 0 0 1rem; min-width: 0;
	}
	.nav-menu .menu-item-has-children > a::after { float: right; }
}