/* ============================================================
   AALIS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING — Global Stylesheet
   ============================================================ */

/* --- CSS Custom Properties --- */
:root {
  --brand-blue: #2C2D84;
  --dark-navy: #2A275F;
  --supporting-blue: #777FEC;
  --black: #000000;
  --dark-gray: #373737;
  --light-gray: #D9D9D9;
  --white: #FFFFFF;

  --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-secondary: #F6F6F9;
  --bg-dark: #2A275F;

  --font-stack: 'Geist', 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  --nav-height: 56px;
  --nav-height-mobile: 48px;
  --max-width: 1120px;
  --section-padding: 80px 0;

  /* Motion system — one vocabulary, used everywhere */
  --ease-out-quart: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
  --t-fast: 120ms;
  --t-base: 200ms;
  --t-slow: 320ms;
}

/* --- Reset & Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

address { font-style: normal; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  color-scheme: light;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--nav-height);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-stack);
  color: var(--black);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.12);
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
button, input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }

/* Respect user intent — every interactive element gets a visible focus ring */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
[role="button"]:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--supporting-blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Skip link — invisible until focused */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transform: translateY(-200%);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Hide content visually while keeping it available to screen readers */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* --- Typography Utilities --- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 11px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --- Scroll Animation Defaults --- */
/* The hidden initial state only applies once JS is confirmed (an inline
   script in SEOHead swaps html.no-js to html.js). If animations.js then
   fails to load, the failsafe animation reveals everything 3s after load
   so content is never permanently invisible. */
.js .fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart);
}
/* Failsafe only when animations.js never executed (it sets .anim-ready);
   otherwise it would pre-reveal everything 3s in and kill scroll reveals. */
.js:not(.anim-ready) .fade-up {
  animation: fade-up-failsafe 0.4s var(--ease-out-quart) 3s forwards;
}
.js .fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  animation: none;
}
@keyframes fade-up-failsafe {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js .fade-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; animation: none; }
  .hero-content > * { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .geometric-motif { animation: none !important; }
  .hero-video,
  .cta-video { display: none !important; }
}


/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.nav-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Desktop links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-links > li {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links > li > a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(44,45,132,0.70);
  transition: color 0.15s;
  padding: 4px 0;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links > li > a:hover,
.nav-links > li > a:focus {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.nav-links > li > a.active {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nav-links > li > a.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
}

/* Contact button */
.nav-contact {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-blue);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, transform 0.1s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nav-contact:hover {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  border-color: var(--dark-navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Dropdowns */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--supporting-blue);
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  min-width: 200px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.15s ease-out, visibility 0.15s;
  padding: 4px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.nav-links > li:hover > .dropdown,
.nav-links > li:focus-within > .dropdown,
.nav-links > li.dropdown-open > .dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  transition: color 0.12s, background 0.12s;
}
.dropdown a:hover,
.dropdown a:focus {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* Hamburger — doubles as the close control (morphs to an X when expanded) */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform 0.25s, opacity 0.25s;
}
.nav-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile overlay — sits above the fixed header so its own close button
   is visible and inside the dialog's focus trap */
.mobile-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  z-index: 1001;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease-out;
  padding: var(--nav-height-mobile) 0 0;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height-mobile) + env(safe-area-inset-top));
  padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mobile-overlay[hidden] { display: none; }
.mobile-overlay.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mobile-overlay { transition: none; }
}

/* Mobile sub-toggle as button */
.mobile-sub-toggle {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-size: 18px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.10);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px) + 2px);
  right: 10px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-size: 30px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  flex: 1;
}
.mobile-nav-links > li > a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.10);
}

.mobile-sub {
  display: none;
  padding: 4px 0 8px 20px;
}
.mobile-sub.expanded { display: block; }
.mobile-sub a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.mobile-nav-links .has-sub > .mobile-sub-toggle::after,
.mobile-nav-links .has-sub > a::after {
  content: '+';
  float: right;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: rgba(44,45,132,0.45);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.mobile-nav-links .has-sub.expanded > .mobile-sub-toggle::after,
.mobile-nav-links .has-sub.expanded > a::after {
  content: '−';
}

.mobile-contact-btn {
  display: block;
  margin: 16px 24px 32px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO BAND (shared across all interior pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  padding: 72px 32px;
  margin-top: var(--nav-height);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Looping background video (about page + any interior page) */
.page-hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Dark gradient overlay so text stays readable over video */
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 46% 78% at 90% 8%, rgba(119,127,236,0.30) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 22px 22px,
    linear-gradient(
      105deg,
      rgba(19,19,64,0.88) 0%,
      rgba(30,30,80,0.70) 50%,
      rgba(42,39,95,0.52) 100%
    );
  z-index: 2;
}
/* Decorative framed-square motif, echoing the homepage hero, on every
   interior hero. Pure CSS, non-interactive. */
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -70px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(119,127,236,0.16);
  outline: 1px solid rgba(119,127,236,0.08);
  outline-offset: 36px;
  transform: rotate(12deg);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .container {
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
/* On navy: white-alpha text passes contrast; the dash keeps the periwinkle accent. */
.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.page-hero .eyebrow::before { background: var(--supporting-blue); }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 2.6vw + 14px, 48px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.page-hero p {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 0.25vw + 13px, 16px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  max-width: 60ch;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  transition: color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart), text-decoration-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}


/* ============================================================
   CAPABILITY HERO — light, two-column, Nexora-inspired
   Replaces .page-hero on capability subpages. Title is real HTML so
   SEO and accessibility get the structured h1, not text baked into a JPG.
   ============================================================ */
.cap-hero {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--nav-height);
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff 0%, #fbfbfe 55%, #eef0fa 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Structural eyebrow band between capability hero and content body.
   Solid dark-navy strip with a tiny uppercase capability label centered. */
.cap-eyebrow-band {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  padding: 18px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* On phones it triple-labels the page (chip + H1 + band) and the tracked
   uppercase wraps badly, so the band is desktop-only. */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cap-eyebrow-band { display: none; }
}
.cap-eyebrow-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 100% at 50% 50%, rgba(119,127,236,0.22) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 20px 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cap-eyebrow-band span {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
}
.cap-eyebrow-band span::before,
.cap-eyebrow-band span::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--supporting-blue);
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin: 0 18px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.cap-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 50%, rgba(119,127,236,0.10) 0%, rgba(119,127,236,0) 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cap-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 1200px;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.cap-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}
.cap-hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 65%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cap-hero-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  /* Matches the Nexora pattern: image bleeds off the top and right of the
     viewport, fades softly on the inner edges where it meets the text (left)
     and the section below (bottom). Top + right keep full opacity. */
  -webkit-mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 18%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 38%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 58%, #000 78%),
    linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 12%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 28%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 45%, #000 60%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 18%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 38%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 58%, #000 78%),
    linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 12%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 28%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 45%, #000 60%);
  mask-composite: intersect;
  -webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat;
  mask-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.cap-hero-text {
  max-width: 460px;
  padding-right: 16px;
}
.cap-hero-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.cap-hero-breadcrumb a { color: var(--brand-blue); }
.cap-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.cap-hero-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(119,127,236,0.14);
  color: #5C63D6;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.cap-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw + 6px, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a1b3a;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.cap-hero-title .accent { color: #5C63D6; }
.cap-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 0.4vw + 13px, 17px);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 38ch;
}

@media (max-width: 840px) {
  .cap-hero { padding: 56px 0; }
  .cap-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cap-hero-photo { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 240px; margin-top: 24px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; }
  .cap-hero-photo::before { display: none; }
}


/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — Hero
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  min-height: 90vh;
  min-height: 90dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: var(--nav-height);
}

/* Background video */
.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Dark overlay for text readability */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(19, 19, 64, 0.82) 0%,
    rgba(30, 30, 80, 0.62) 45%,
    rgba(42, 39, 95, 0.40) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* Staggered entrance only runs when JS is present and motion is allowed.
   Failsafe mirrors .fade-up: if animations.js never runs, reveal at 3s. */
.js .hero-content > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.js:not(.anim-ready) .hero-content > * {
  animation: fade-up-failsafe 0.4s var(--ease-out-quart) 3s forwards;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js .hero-content > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; animation: none; }
}

.hero-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
}

.hero-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(119,127,236,0.45);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(119,127,236,0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4.6vw + 8px, 64px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 14ch;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 0.35vw + 14px, 18px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 56ch;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-solid {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18) inset, 0 1px 2px rgba(20,20,60,0.20);
  transition: background var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.btn-solid:hover {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.22) inset, 0 4px 14px rgba(44,45,132,0.28);
}
.btn-solid:active { transform: scale(0.97); }

/* On navy surfaces an Aalis Blue button disappears into the background.
   Invert: white field, brand-blue text (12.6:1). */
.hero .btn-solid,
.page-hero .btn-solid,
.cta-band .btn-solid {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(20,20,60,0.25);
}
.hero .btn-solid:hover,
.page-hero .btn-solid:hover,
.cta-band .btn-solid:hover {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20,20,60,0.30);
}

.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-block;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.btn-ghost:active { transform: scale(0.97); }

/* Hero image placeholder */
.hero-image {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.img-placeholder {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.30);
  font-size: 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.img-placeholder--light {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-color: var(--light-gray);
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}

.hero-image-note {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Geometric motif — static framed squares, decorative only */
.geometric-motif {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(119,127,236,0.18);
  transform: rotate(12deg);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.geometric-motif::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 48px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(119,127,236,0.12);
}
.geometric-motif::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 96px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(119,127,236,0.06);
}


/* ============================================================
   CERTIFICATION STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.cert-strip {
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(44,45,132,0.025) 0%, rgba(119,127,236,0.035) 50%, rgba(44,45,132,0.025) 100%);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}
.cert-strip .container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px 34px;
}
.cert-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
/* Uniform "verified" badge before every credential — gives rhythm without one item standing out */
.cert-pill::before {
  content: "\2713";
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: none;
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(44,45,132,0.10);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   CREDENTIALS BAND (relocated from hero — zoned)
   ============================================================ */
.creds-band {
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
.creds-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px 32px;
}
.creds-zone-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.12);
}
.creds-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.creds-list li {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .creds-band { padding: 40px 0; }
  .creds-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
}


/* ============================================================
   STATS ROW
   ============================================================ */
.stats-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: #fff;
}

.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 0;
}

.stat-card {
  background-color: var(--dark-navy);
  padding: 44px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(119,127,236,0.10);
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.stat-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at var(--hot-x, 85%) var(--hot-y, 20%), rgba(119,127,236,0.30) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at calc(100% - var(--hot-x, 85%)) calc(100% - var(--hot-y, 20%)), rgba(20,21,70,0.45) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.stat-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.14), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(119,127,236,0.18), 0 16px 32px -16px rgba(20,21,70,0.45);
}
.stat-card:nth-child(1) { --hot-x: 85%; --hot-y: 18%; }
.stat-card:nth-child(2) { --hot-x: 20%; --hot-y: 25%; }
.stat-card:nth-child(3) { --hot-x: 75%; --hot-y: 75%; }
.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 3.6vw + 10px, 60px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* ============================================================
   SERVICE PILLARS (Maximus-style)
   ============================================================ */
.pillars-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.pillars-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.pillars-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 1.6vw + 18px, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.pillars-header a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.pillars-header a:hover { color: var(--supporting-blue); text-decoration: underline; }

.pillars-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 520px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-col {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out-quart);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.pillar-col > span {
  display: block;
}
.pillar-col:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--supporting-blue);
  outline-offset: -3px;
}
/* Pillar tiles — CSS-only premium navy with materiality details.
   Unified dark navy across the row; depth comes from a radial hotspot per
   tile (different position each), a 1px white top highlight (edge refraction),
   a subtle dot-grid pattern overlay, and a decorative arrow corner mark. */
.pillar-col {
  background-color: var(--dark-navy);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(119,127,236,0.10);
}
/* Depth/lighting layer */
.pillar-col::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at var(--hot-x, 80%) var(--hot-y, 20%), rgba(119,127,236,0.42) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at calc(100% - var(--hot-x, 80%)) calc(100% - var(--hot-y, 20%)), rgba(20,21,70,0.55) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 16px 16px,
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(20,21,70,0.20) 0%, transparent 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 100%);
}
/* Decorative arrow indicator (top-right corner) — implies clickable */
.pillar-col::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  z-index: 2;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23ffffff' stroke-width='1.75' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><line x1='7' y1='17' x2='17' y2='7'/><polyline points='8 7 17 7 17 16'/></svg>");
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart), transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.pillar-col:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: translate(3px, -3px); }
.pillar-col > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pillar-col:nth-child(1) { --hot-x: 85%; --hot-y: 18%; }
.pillar-col:nth-child(2) { --hot-x: 25%; --hot-y: 20%; }
.pillar-col:nth-child(3) { --hot-x: 80%; --hot-y: 75%; }
.pillar-col:nth-child(4) { --hot-x: 30%; --hot-y: 80%; }
.pillar-col:nth-child(5) { --hot-x: 70%; --hot-y: 30%; }
.pillar-col:nth-child(6) { --hot-x: 50%; --hot-y: 50%; }

.pillar-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--supporting-blue);
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.pillar-icon svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.pillar-col:hover .pillar-icon,
.pillar-col:focus-visible .pillar-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
}

.pillar-name {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  line-clamp: 2;
  max-height: calc(2 * 1.55em);
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: max-height var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.pillar-link {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    max-height var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out-quart),
    opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart) 100ms,
    margin var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.pillar-col:hover,
.pillar-col:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.012);
}
.pillar-col:hover .pillar-desc,
.pillar-col:focus-visible .pillar-desc {
  -webkit-line-clamp: 6;
  line-clamp: 6;
  max-height: calc(6 * 1.55em);
}
.pillar-col:hover .pillar-link,
.pillar-col:focus-visible .pillar-link {
  max-height: 30px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
/* View-all tile: same dark-navy visual language, but no icon bar or
   description — just a label and a large arrow that imply "see more". */
.pillar-col--view-all {
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 28px 24px;
}
.pillar-col--view-all::before { content: none; }
.pillar-view-all-label {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1vw + 14px, 26px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.pillar-view-all-arrow {
  position: relative;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: var(--white);
  align-self: flex-end;
  transition: background var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.pillar-view-all-arrow svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.pillar-col--view-all:hover .pillar-view-all-arrow,
.pillar-col--view-all:focus-visible .pillar-view-all-arrow {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pillar-col { transition: none; }
  .pillar-icon { transition: none; }
  .pillar-col:hover .pillar-icon,
  .pillar-col:focus-visible .pillar-icon { transform: none; }
  .pillar-desc, .pillar-link { transition: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pillars-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .pillar-col { min-height: 220px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pillars-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cert-strip .container { gap: 12px 22px; }
  .cert-pill { font-size: 13.5px; }
}


/* ============================================================
   LATEST NEWS (homepage)
   ============================================================ */
.news-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.news-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.news-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 1.6vw + 18px, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--black);
}
.news-header a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.news-header a:hover { color: var(--supporting-blue); }

.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.news-card {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.news-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -12px rgba(44,45,132,0.18);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.news-card:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.995); }
.news-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  /* Flyer-style graphics have text baked in, so show the whole image
     centered rather than cropping its edges. */
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--supporting-blue) 7%, var(--white));
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.news-card:hover .news-card-img { transform: scale(1.02); }
.news-card-body {
  padding: 20px 20px 22px;
}

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.tag--win { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--supporting-blue) 14%, var(--white)); color: var(--brand-blue); }
.tag--company { background: #E1F5EE; color: #085041; }
.tag--industry { background: #FFF3E0; color: #7A4A00; }

.news-card-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--black);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.news-card-date {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}


/* ============================================================
   CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  padding: 72px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cta-video img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 35%;
}
.cta-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,31,94,0.88) 0%, rgba(44,45,132,0.82) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.cta-band .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
.cta-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 1.4vw + 16px, 32px);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cta-text p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}


/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.article-page {
  padding-top: var(--nav-height);
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.article-container {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px 32px 80px;
}

.article-breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.article-breadcrumb a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.article-breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.article-header {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.article-header .tag {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 2.4vw + 14px, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.article-meta::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: absolute;
}
.article-date { font-weight: 500; }

.article-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.article-body {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}
.article-body p {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 68ch;
}
.article-body h2 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 1.2vw + 14px, 28px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--black);
  margin: 48px 0 18px;
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--black);
  margin: 36px 0 12px;
}
.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  padding-left: 22px;
}
.article-body li { margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.65; }
.article-body strong { color: var(--black); font-weight: 600; }
.article-body a {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.40);
  transition: text-decoration-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.article-body a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--brand-blue); }
.article-body blockquote {
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: rgba(119,127,236,0.06);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  max-width: 64ch;
}
.article-body blockquote p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.article-body blockquote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}
.article-body code {
  font-family: monospace;
  background: #f0f0f0;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.article-footer {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-container { padding: 32px 20px 60px; }
  .article-title { font-size: 26px; }
  .article-hero-img { margin-bottom: 28px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 0.5px solid var(--light-gray);
  padding: 40px 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-brand p,
.footer-brand address {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: normal;
}
.footer-brand address a {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}
.footer-brand address a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
}
.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  transition: color 0.12s;
}
.footer-social a:hover { color: var(--brand-blue); }

.footer-col h2,
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-col li { margin: 0; }
.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  padding: 3px 0;
  transition: color 0.12s;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--brand-blue); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 0.5px solid var(--light-gray);
  padding: 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}
.footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer-badge {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  border: 0.5px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2px 10px;
}


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.about-story {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
}
.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.about-story-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 40px 44px;
}
.about-story-card p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 68ch;
}
.about-story-card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.about-mini-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.about-mini-cards dt,
.about-mini-cards dd {
  margin: 0;
}
.about-mini-card {
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column-reverse;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--brand-blue);
}
/* Overlay only on photo-backed cards (nth-child 2+) */
.about-mini-card:nth-child(n+2)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30,31,94,0.78) 0%, rgba(30,31,94,0.92) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-mini-card .stat-number,
.about-mini-card .stat-label {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
/* Inc. 5000 card — CSS-only premium gradient, no image needed */
.about-mini-card:nth-child(1) {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 30%, rgba(119,127,236,0.35) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(44,45,132,0.50) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--dark-navy) 75%, var(--black)) 60%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--dark-navy) 50%, var(--black)) 100%);
}
.about-mini-card:nth-child(2) {
  background-image: url('about-stat-experience.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
@supports (background-image: image-set(url('x.webp') type('image/webp'))) {
  .about-mini-card:nth-child(2) {
    background-image: image-set(
      url('about-stat-experience.webp') type('image/webp'),
      url('about-stat-experience.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
    );
  }
}
.about-mini-card .stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 1.8vw + 12px, 36px);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.about-mini-card .stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Core Values */
.values-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
.values-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 1.6vw + 18px, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.values-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.value-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.value-item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08); }
.value-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.20);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -18px rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 11px;
  color: var(--supporting-blue);
  background: rgba(119,127,236,0.10);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(119,127,236,0.18);
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              background var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.value-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; display: block; }
.value-item:hover .value-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(119,127,236,0.16);
  color: #6770e3;
}

.value-text h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.value-text p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .values-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Leadership */
.leadership-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
}
.leadership-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 1.6vw + 18px, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.team-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}
.team-card h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.team-card p {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}


/* ============================================================
   CAPABILITIES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.cap-grid-section { padding: var(--section-padding); }

.cap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.cap-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 32px 36px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.cap-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -16px rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cap-card-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--supporting-blue);
  background: rgba(119,127,236,0.10);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(119,127,236,0.18);
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              background var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.cap-card-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; display: block; }
.cap-card:hover .cap-card-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(119,127,236,0.16);
  color: #6770e3;
}

.cap-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.cap-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cap-card-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.cap-card-link:hover { gap: 10px; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* Past Performance */
.past-perf-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
.past-perf-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 1.6vw + 18px, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.perf-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.perf-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.perf-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -14px rgba(44,45,132,0.20);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.perf-card .tag { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.perf-card h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--black);
}
.perf-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.tag--dod { background: #E1F5EE; color: #085041; }
.tag--civ { background: #E3F1FF; color: #0D47A1; }

/* NAICS Strip */
.naics-strip {
  padding: 24px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.naics-strip .container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.naics-strip ul.container {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.naics-pill {
  border: 0.5px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}


/* ============================================================
   SERVICE PAGE (individual capability)
   ============================================================ */
.service-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 40px 0;
}

/* Sidebar */
.service-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 20px);
  align-self: start;
}

.sidebar-nav a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  transition: background 0.12s, color 0.12s;
}
.sidebar-nav a:hover {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
.sidebar-nav a.active {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

.sidebar-cta {
  margin-top: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 16px;
}
.sidebar-cta-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.sidebar-cta p {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sidebar-cta .btn-solid {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
}

/* Main content */
.service-main .img-placeholder {
  min-height: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.service-main h2 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 1.4vw + 16px, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.service-main > p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 68ch;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.area-tag {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.10);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  transition: border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              background var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.area-tag:hover {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.30);
  background: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.service-perf-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Trade Pillars (International Trade + Commercial pages) */
.trade-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 40px;
  padding: 0;
}
.trade-pillar {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 28px 32px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.trade-pillar::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--supporting-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.trade-pillar:hover {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -16px rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.trade-pillar h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.trade-pillar p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trade-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ISO 9001 carries the same treatment as every other credential — no color spotlight */


/* ============================================================
   NEWS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.news-page-section { padding: var(--section-padding); }

.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-pill {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}
.filter-pill:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
.filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

/* Featured article */
.featured-article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.featured-article:hover {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -16px rgba(44,45,132,0.20);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.featured-article .img-placeholder--light,
.featured-article-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  /* Show the full flyer centered; don't crop baked-in text. */
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--supporting-blue) 7%, var(--white));
  display: block;
}
.featured-article-body {
  padding: 28px 32px;
  align-self: center;
}
.featured-article-body .tag { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.featured-article-body h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--black);
}
.featured-article-body p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.featured-article-body .news-card-date { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; }

/* Article grid (3-col) */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CAREERS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.careers-section { padding: var(--section-padding); }

.careers-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.job-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.job-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -14px rgba(44,45,132,0.20);
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.job-card:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.995); }
.job-list-empty {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(44,45,132,0.18);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  text-align: center;
}
.job-card h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--black);
}
.job-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.job-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  background: rgba(119,127,236,0.10);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.open-app-card {
  border: 1px dashed rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 12px;
  background: rgba(119,127,236,0.04);
}
.open-app-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.open-app-card a {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Benefits sidebar */
.benefits-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 20px);
}
.benefits-card h3 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.benefits-card ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.benefits-card li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.06);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.benefits-card li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 14px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--supporting-blue);
}
.benefits-card li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-section { padding: var(--section-padding); }

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
}
.contact-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--black);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 16px; /* below 16px, iOS Safari force-zooms the page on focus */
  font-family: inherit;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.16);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  transition: border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              background var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.form-group input:hover,
.form-group select:hover,
.form-group textarea:hover {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.30);
}
.form-group input:focus-visible,
.form-group select:focus-visible,
.form-group textarea:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(119,127,236,0.20);
  outline: none;
}
.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-submit {
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.form-status {
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.form-status[data-tone="success"] {
  background: #E8F5E9;
  color: #1B5E20;
  border: 1px solid #A5D6A7;
}
.form-status[data-tone="error"] {
  background: #FDECEA;
  color: #8A1F11;
  border: 1px solid #F5B5AE;
}

/* Info sidebar */
.contact-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.info-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
}
.info-card h3,
.info-card h4 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.info-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.info-card a {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.32);
  transition: text-decoration-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.info-card a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--brand-blue); }

.map-placeholder {
  height: 90px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #999;
}

.map-embed {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: block;
}


/* ============================================================
   VETERANS ADVOCACY PAGE
   ============================================================ */
/* Faint US flag overlay on the navy banners (page-hero + cta-band).
   Sits above the dark gradient so it stays visible, with screen blend so it reads
   as a soft tonal shift instead of a literal flag image. */
.vet-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('/flag-waving.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.22;
  z-index: 3;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vet-banner > .container { z-index: 4; }

.vet-programs-section { padding: var(--section-padding); }

.vet-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

.vet-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 32px 36px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.vet-card::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--supporting-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.vet-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -16px rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.vet-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--black);
}
.vet-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.partners-section {
  padding: 48px 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
.partners-section h2,
.partners-section h3 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.partner-pills {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}


/* ============================================================
   PROPOSAL HUB PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.warning-banner {
  background: #FFF8E1;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #FFE082;
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.warning-banner .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #7A4A00;
}
.warning-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #F9A825;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hub-section { padding: var(--section-padding); }

.hub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hub-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
}
.hub-card::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--supporting-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hub-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.hub-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-blue);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* NAICS Table */
.naics-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.naics-table td {
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 0.5px solid var(--light-gray);
  font-size: 12px;
}
.naics-table td:first-child { color: var(--dark-gray); }
.naics-table td:last-child {
  text-align: right;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.hub-codes {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  padding: 16px 0;
}
.hub-codes span {
  margin: 0 12px;
}


/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 768px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --nav-height: 48px;
  }

  .container { padding: 0 20px; }

  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-contact.desktop-only { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mobile-overlay { display: flex; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 60px 0 48px; }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 32px; }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 14px; }
  .geometric-motif { width: 260px; height: 260px; top: -30px; right: -20px; }

  /* Page hero */
  .page-hero { padding: 36px 20px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 28px; }

  /* Tighter section rhythm on mobile */
  :root { --section-padding: 48px 0; }

  /* Stats */
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  /* Compact horizontal stat rows: number left, label right. Three tall
     centered cards in a column read as ~530px of repetition on a phone. */
  .stat-card {
    padding: 18px 22px;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .stat-card .stat-number { order: -1; font-size: 32px; min-width: 86px; }
  .stat-card .stat-label { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.10em; }

  /* Pillars: icon sits inline with the name to cut each card's height */
  .pillars-row { min-height: auto; }
  .pillar-col { padding: 18px 20px; }
  .pillar-col:not(.pillar-col--view-all) {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 26px 1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      "icon name"
      "desc desc"
      "link link";
    column-gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .pillar-col:not(.pillar-col--view-all) .pillar-icon {
    grid-area: icon;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .pillar-col .pillar-name { grid-area: name; }
  .pillar-col .pillar-desc { grid-area: desc; }
  .pillar-col .pillar-link { grid-area: link; }
  .pillar-col .pillar-desc,
  .pillar-col .pillar-link {
    max-height: none;
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
    line-clamp: unset;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  /* News */
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-article { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-article .img-placeholder--light,
  .featured-article-img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; min-height: 0; }
  .featured-article-body { padding: 16px; }

  /* About */
  .about-story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Capabilities */
  .cap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .perf-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Service page */
  .service-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-sidebar { position: static; }
  .sidebar-nav { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  /* All switcher links read as tappable pills, not just the active one */
  .sidebar-nav a {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    color: var(--dark-navy);
  }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .service-perf-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Careers */
  .careers-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .benefits-card { position: static; }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .about-story-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .form-submit .btn-solid { width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 14px 22px; }

  /* Veterans */
  .vet-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Hub */
  .hub-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  /* CTA */
  .cta-band .container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 480px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-buttons .btn-solid,
  .hero-buttons .btn-ghost { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .pillars-header { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .news-header { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .hero-sub-links { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
}

/* ============================================================
   POLISH LAYER — typography, motion, micro-interactions
   Overrides earlier rules. Honors prefers-reduced-motion.
   ============================================================ */

/* Fluid heading typography across breakpoints */
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3.5vw + 18px, 64px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 2.6vw + 14px, 48px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 0.4vw + 13px, 18px);
}

/* Section headings breathe on larger screens */
.pillars-header h2,
.news-header h2,
.perf-heading,
.values-section h2,
#perf-heading,
#benefits-heading,
.cta-band h2 {
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  /* Slightly more generous vertical rhythm on desktop */
  .stats-section,
  .pillars-section,
  .news-section,
  .values-section,
  .vet-programs-section,
  .cap-grid-section,
  .past-perf-section,
  .careers-section,
  .contact-section,
  .hub-section { padding: 80px 0; }
}

/* ----- Button sweep ----- */
.btn-solid {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.1s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-solid::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.25) 50%, transparent 100%);
  transform: translateX(-110%);
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.btn-solid:hover::after { transform: translateX(110%); }
.btn-solid:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(119, 127, 236, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Ghost button gains a subtle lift too */
.btn-ghost {
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.1s ease;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ----- Card hover polish ----- */
.cap-card,
.perf-card,
.news-card,
.vet-card,
.value-item,
.job-card,
.hub-card {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1),
              box-shadow 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.cap-card:hover,
.news-card:hover,
.vet-card:hover,
.perf-card:hover,
.hub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(42, 39, 95, 0.10);
}

/* Pillar link arrow nudge */
.pillar-col .pillar-link,
.cap-card-link,
.news-header a,
.pillars-header a {
  transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.pillars-header a:hover span,
.news-header a:hover span,
.cap-card:hover .cap-card-link span:not(.sr-only) {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ----- Motion curves for existing fade-up ----- */
.js .fade-up {
  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

/* Sweep a soft tint across section dividers to add depth */
.cert-strip {
  position: relative;
}
.cert-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(119, 127, 236, 0) 0%,
    rgba(119, 127, 236, 0.05) 50%,
    rgba(119, 127, 236, 0) 100%);
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn-solid::after,
  .btn-solid:hover::after,
  .cap-card,
  .perf-card,
  .news-card,
  .vet-card,
  .value-item,
  .job-card,
  .hub-card,
  .btn-ghost,
  .pillars-header a,
  .news-header a,
  .cap-card-link,
  .award-tile-link,
  .fade-up {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTRACT VEHICLES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.cv-section { padding: var(--section-padding); background: var(--bg-secondary); }
.cv-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.cv-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.cv-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -14px rgba(44,45,132,0.18);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.cv-card-head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.cv-card-head h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}
.cv-role {
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}
.cv-role--prime {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
}
.cv-role--subcontractor {
  background: #F3F4FA;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  border-color: #D5D8E8;
}
.cv-meta { margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.cv-meta-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 135px 1fr; gap: 8px; font-size: 12px; }
.cv-meta-row dt {
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-size: 10px;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.cv-meta-row dd { margin: 0; color: var(--black); font-weight: 500; word-break: break-word; }
.cv-scope {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.cv-codes {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px dashed var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}
.cv-codes strong { color: var(--dark-navy); margin-right: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cv-meta-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2px; }
}

/* Section heading shared by vehicles list + past performance */
.cv-section > .container > h2,
.cv-past h2 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 1.4vw + 16px, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.cv-section > .container > h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* Past performance block on contract-vehicles page */
.cv-past {
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}
.cv-past-intro {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.cv-past-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}
.cv-past-col {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
}
.cv-past-col h3 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.cv-past-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.cv-past-list li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-secondary);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cv-past-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .cv-past-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
}

/* Contract Vehicles: rhythm + density polish */
.cv-section--alt {
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
}
.cv-eyebrow {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.cv-section > .container > .cv-eyebrow + h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cv-grid--two {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 880px) {
  .cv-grid--two { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }
}
.cv-section--alt .cv-card {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.12);
}
.cv-meta { gap: 10px; }
.cv-grid:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Past performance grid inside the capability statement */
.capstmt-pp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.capstmt-pp-col h3 {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.capstmt-pp-col ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 16px;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.capstmt-pp-col li { margin-bottom: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .capstmt-pp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CAPABILITY STATEMENT (print-ready)
   ============================================================ */
.capstmt {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  color: #111;
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.capstmt-actions {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 10px;
}
.capstmt-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--brand-blue);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.capstmt-header img { height: 48px; width: auto; }
.capstmt-header-meta {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.capstmt-header-meta strong { color: var(--dark-navy); }
.capstmt h1 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.capstmt-tagline {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.capstmt-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.capstmt-block h2 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.capstmt-block p, .capstmt-block ul { margin: 0 0 8px; }
.capstmt-block ul { padding-left: 18px; }
.capstmt-block li { margin-bottom: 2px; }
.capstmt-codes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-size: 11px;
}
.capstmt-code {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
}
.capstmt-code dt {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.capstmt-code dd { margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-navy); font-size: 12px; word-break: break-word; }
.capstmt-vehicles {
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 11px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.capstmt-vehicles th,
.capstmt-vehicles td {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}
.capstmt-vehicles th {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.capstmt-vehicles tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.capstmt-footer {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--brand-blue);
  padding-top: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .capstmt { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .capstmt-actions { padding: 0 20px; }
  .capstmt-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .capstmt-codes { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .capstmt-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
  .capstmt-header-meta { text-align: left; }
}
@media print {
  .site-nav, .site-footer, .skip-link, .mobile-overlay,
  .warning-banner, .capstmt-actions, .nav-contact { display: none !important; }
  body { background: #fff; }
  .capstmt { max-width: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; box-shadow: none; }
  main#main { padding: 0 !important; }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  .capstmt-block h2 { color: #000; }
  .capstmt-pp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; page-break-inside: avoid; }
  .capstmt-pp-col { page-break-inside: avoid; }
  .cv-role--prime { background: #000; color: #fff; border-color: #000; }
  @page { margin: 12mm; size: letter; }
}

/* ============================================================
   DIGITAL DISPATCH HUB
   ============================================================ */
.dd-intro { padding: var(--section-padding); }
.dd-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.dd-intro-copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 1.6vw + 18px, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.dd-intro-copy p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  max-width: 64ch;
}
.dd-intro-pillars {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 26px;
}
.dd-intro-pillars h3 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.dd-intro-pillars ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}
.dd-intro-pillars li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.dd-intro-pillars li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 7px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--supporting-blue);
}

.dd-episodes { padding: var(--section-padding); background: var(--bg-secondary); }
.dd-episodes h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 1.6vw + 18px, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
}
.dd-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.dd-entry {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart),
              transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.dd-entry:hover {
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -16px rgba(44,45,132,0.20);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.dd-entry-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.dd-entry-media {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dd-entry-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.dd-entry:hover .dd-entry-media img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.dd-entry-body { padding: 28px 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.dd-entry-body h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--black);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.dd-entry-body p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dd-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .dd-entry-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dd-entry-media img { height: 200px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SUB-LINK (below CTAs)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-sub-links {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.hero-sub-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  transition: color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}
.hero-sub-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  border-bottom-color: var(--white);
}

/* ============================================================
   AGENCIES-SERVED STRIP
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   AWARDS SECTION (homepage Recognition band)
   ============================================================ */
.awards-section {
  padding: 72px 0 80px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}
.awards-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.awards-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 1.6vw + 18px, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.awards-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}
.awards-panel {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(44,45,132,0.06);
  padding: 36px 32px;
}
.awards-grid {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 36px 24px;
  align-items: start;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.award-tile-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.award-tile-link:hover,
.award-tile-link:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.award-badge {
  width: auto;
  height: 110px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.award-caption {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 26ch;
}
.awards-all {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.awards-all a {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.awards-all a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .awards-section { padding: 48px 0 56px; }
  .awards-header { margin-bottom: 24px; padding: 0 8px; }
  .awards-sub { font-size: 14px; }
  .awards-panel { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px 16px; }
  .award-badge { height: 88px; }
  .award-caption { font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CAPABILITY SVG ICONS
   ============================================================ */
.cap-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(119,127,236,0.15) 0%, rgba(44,45,132,0.12) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44,45,132,0.15);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}
.cap-card-icon::after { content: none; }
.cap-card-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: block;
}
.cap-card:hover .cap-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(119,127,236,0.28) 0%, rgba(44,45,132,0.18) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(119,127,236,0.35);
}

/* ============================================================
   CAPABILITY SERVICE-HEADER IMAGE
   ============================================================ */
.service-header-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}
.service-header-img img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER IDENTIFIERS (UEI / CAGE / badges)
   ============================================================ */
.footer-identifiers {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px 20px;
}
.footer-code {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.footer-code-label {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  margin-right: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-identifiers { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ============================================================
   404 PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.nf-section { padding: var(--section-padding); }
.nf-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.nf-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.nf-card h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin: 0;
}
.nf-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.nf-card .btn-ghost {
  align-self: flex-start;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  border-color: rgba(44,45,132,0.3);
}
.nf-card .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(119,127,236,0.08);
  border-color: var(--supporting-blue);
}
.nf-card .btn-ghost + .btn-ghost { margin-top: 6px; }