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

:root {
  --navy: #0A1628;
  --navy-light: #111D2E;
  --navy-mid: #162438;
  --sky: #4A90E2;
  --sky-soft: rgba(74, 144, 226, 0.15);
  --orange: #FF6B35;
  --orange-hover: #E85A28;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --offwhite: #FAFAFA;
  --gray-50: #F5F5F5;
  --gray-100: #E8E8E8;
  --gray-200: #D0D0D0;
  --gray-400: #8A8A8A;
  --gray-600: #555555;
  --charcoal: #1A1A1A;

  --font-heading: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --container: 1200px;
  --pad: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
#request-form { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--offwhite);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
p a, .footer-contact a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--pad); }

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.2s ease; white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 48px;
}
.btn-orange { background: var(--orange); color: var(--white); }
.btn-orange:hover { background: var(--orange-hover); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255,107,53,0.3); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.btn-ghost-dark { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.btn-ghost-dark:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.btn-arrow { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.btn:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ===== NAV ===== */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.nav.scrolled { background: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(10,22,40,0.06); }
.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px var(--pad); gap: 24px;
}
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-logo-img { height: 77px; width: auto; flex-shrink: 0; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .nav-logo-img { height: 62px; } }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--charcoal); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; transition: color 0.2s; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--sky); }
.nav-links .btn { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 14px; min-height: auto; }
.nav-phone { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--charcoal); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; transition: color 0.2s; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-phone:hover { color: var(--sky); }
.nav-phone svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links a:not(.btn) { display: none; }
  .nav-links .btn { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFFFF 60px, #0A1628 220px);
  padding: 280px var(--pad) clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFFFF 40px, #0A1628 200px); padding-top: 250px; }
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 220px; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(74,144,226,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .hero::before { top: 200px; } }
.hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; }
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero h1 span { color: var(--sky); }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 19px); line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.hero-trust { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.hero-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; }
.hero-stars svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: #F59E0B; }
.hero-trust-text { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-weight: 500; }

.hero-visual {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-visual {
    display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  }
}
.stat-card {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  width: 280px; position: relative;
}
.stat-card-label {
  font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 600;
}
.stat-card-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 42px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}
.stat-card-from { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); font-weight: 400; }
.stat-card-arrow { color: var(--sky); font-size: 24px; }
.stat-card-to { color: var(--sky); font-size: 58px; text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(74,144,226,0.2); }
.stat-card-sm { padding: 16px 20px; margin-top: 12px; width: 240px; }
.stat-card-sm .stat-card-row { font-size: 26px; }
.stat-card-sm .stat-card-label { font-size: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.stat-card-sm .stat-card-desc { font-size: 12px; margin-top: 10px; }
.stat-card-desc {
  margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); line-height: 1.5;
}
.stat-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(74,144,226,0.12); color: var(--sky);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px; margin-top: 14px;
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(74,144,226,0.12); }
.stat-card-sm:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(255,107,53,0.1); }

/* ===== PROOF STRIP ===== */
.proof {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--navy) 0%, var(--offwhite) 100%);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) var(--pad);
}
.proof-grid {
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.proof-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.proof-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.proof-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1;
  color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.proof-number span { color: var(--sky); }
.proof-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ===== FEATURED IN ===== */
.featured {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) var(--pad);
  text-align: center;
}
.featured-label {
  font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #6B6B6B; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.featured-logos {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  align-items: center; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.featured-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 18px); color: #595959;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ===== SERVICES ===== */
.services {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) var(--pad);
}
.section-header {
  max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.section-label {
  font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--sky); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-sub { font-size: 17px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 560px; }

.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.service-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--sky); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(74,144,226,0.1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--sky-soft); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.service-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--sky); }
.service-icon.tint-orange { background: rgba(255,107,53,0.1); }
.service-icon.tint-orange svg { color: var(--orange); }
.service-icon.tint-green { background: rgba(34,139,34,0.1); }
.service-icon.tint-green svg { color: #228B22; }
.service-icon.tint-purple { background: rgba(124,77,255,0.1); }
.service-icon.tint-purple svg { color: #7C4DFF; }
.service-icon.tint-yellow { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.1); }
.service-icon.tint-yellow svg { color: #D97706; }
.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.service-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.service-link {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sky);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 8px; }

/* ===== CASE STUDY ===== */
.case-study {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) var(--pad);
}
.case-study-inner {
  max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
}
.case-study blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* ===== WHY NEXUS ===== */
.why {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) var(--pad);
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.why-card { padding: 0 8px; }
.why-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 22px; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.why-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ===== INDUSTRIES ===== */
.industries {
  background: var(--gray-50); border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) var(--pad); text-align: center;
}
.industries h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.industries-row {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.industry-tag {
  padding: 8px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 14px; color: #3D3D3D; font-weight: 500;
}
.industries p { font-size: 14px; color: #6B6B6B; }
.industries a { color: #2B6CB0; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; transition: color 0.2s; }
.industries a:hover { color: #1A5290; }

/* ===== FOUNDER ===== */
.founder {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) var(--pad);
}
.founder-inner {
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.founder-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.founder-attr {
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.founder-attr::before {
  content: ''; width: 32px; height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

/* ===== CTA / CONTACT ===== */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--offwhite) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) var(--pad) clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
}
.cta-inner {
  max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta-inner h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cta-inner .cta-sub {
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
@media (min-width: 540px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal); }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 6px; font: inherit; font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--charcoal); background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--sky);
}
.form-textarea { min-height: 100px; resize: vertical; }
.form-select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.contact-form .btn { align-self: stretch; width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 18px 28px; font-size: 16px; }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) var(--pad) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
.footer-grid {
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; } }
.footer-brand { max-width: 300px; }
.footer-logo-pill { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-logo-img { width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 219px; display: block; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; display: none;
  color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.footer-est {
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-contact { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.8; }
.footer-contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
html.js-ready .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
html.js-ready .reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
html.js-ready .stagger > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
html.js-ready .stagger.is-in > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
html.js-ready .stagger.is-in > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
html.js-ready .stagger.is-in > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
html.js-ready .stagger.is-in > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
html.js-ready .stagger.is-in > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
html.js-ready .stagger.is-in > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
html.js-ready .stagger.is-in > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html.js-ready .reveal, html.js-ready .stagger > * { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

/* ===== INTERIOR PAGE STYLES ===== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFFFF 60px, #0A1628 220px);
  padding: 270px var(--pad) clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFFFF 40px, #0A1628 200px); padding-top: 240px; }
}
.page-hero-excerpt {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.5vw, 17px); line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 220px; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(74,144,226,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.page-hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-hero h1 span { color: var(--sky); }
.page-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px); line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* ===== INTERIOR CONTENT SECTIONS ===== */
.content-section {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem) var(--pad);
}
.content-section.alt { background: var(--white); }
.content-section.dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.content-inner {
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto;
}
.content-narrow {
  max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===== BREADCRUMBS ===== */
.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.breadcrumb span { margin: 0 8px; }

/* ===== CARD GRIDS ===== */
.card-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--sky); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(74,144,226,0.1); }
.card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 20px; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ===== FAQ ACCORDION ===== */
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 20px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--charcoal);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none;
}
.faq-question::after {
  content: '+'; font-size: 22px; color: var(--sky);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 0 20px; font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.65;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
}

/* ===== STEPS / PROCESS ===== */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px;
  counter-reset: step;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.step {
  position: relative; padding-left: 0;
}
.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 42px; color: var(--sky-soft); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.step p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== DELIVERABLES LIST ===== */
.deliverables {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .deliverables { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.deliverable-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px; background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: 8px;
}
.deliverable-check {
  width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--sky); margin-top: 2px;
}
.deliverable-item p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

/* ===== RELATED SERVICES ===== */
.related-services {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
}
.related-tag {
  padding: 8px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-600); font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.2s ease; cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
}
.related-tag::after { content: ' \2192'; font-size: 13px; max-width: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-width 0.2s ease, margin 0.2s ease; margin-left: 0; }
.related-tag:hover { background: var(--sky-soft); border-color: var(--sky); color: var(--sky); }
.related-tag:hover::after { max-width: 20px; margin-left: 6px; }
.related-tag:hover { border-color: var(--sky); color: var(--sky); }

/* ===== RESULT CARD ===== */
.result-card {
  background: var(--navy); border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 36px 32px; color: var(--white);
  max-width: 600px;
}
.result-card-label {
  font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 600;
}
.result-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.result-card-attr {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}

/* ===== BLOG CARDS ===== */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.blog-card-body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-card-meta {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-400); font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.blog-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.3;
}
.blog-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* ===== ARTICLE / BLOG POST ===== */
.article-content {
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.article-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--charcoal); margin: 40px 0 16px;
}
.article-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--charcoal); margin: 32px 0 12px;
}
.article-content p {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.article-content ul, .article-content ol {
  list-style: disc; padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.article-content li {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.article-content a { color: var(--sky); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.article-content a:hover { border-color: var(--sky); }
.article-meta {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-400); margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.article-meta span { margin: 0 8px; }

/* ===== TESTIMONIAL CARDS ===== */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 32px 28px;
}
.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-attr {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal);
}
.testimonial-attr span {
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--gray-400);
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIAL STRIP (Homepage) ===== */
.testimonial-strip {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) var(--pad);
}
.testimonial-strip-grid {
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .testimonial-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* ===== NAV DROPDOWN ===== */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown > a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
}
.nav-dropdown > a::after {
  content: '';
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  border-right: 4px solid transparent;
  border-top: 4px solid currentColor;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,22,40,0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, visibility 0.2s;
  margin-top: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10,22,40,0.1);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-600);
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--charcoal); background: var(--gray-50);
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a::after { display: none; }

/* ===== BLOG AUTHOR CARD ===== */
.author-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 24px; background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: 10px;
  margin: 40px 0;
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-info h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.author-info p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

/* ===== SOCIAL SHARE ===== */
.social-share {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); margin: 32px 0;
}
.social-share-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-400); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.social-share a, .social-share button {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-600); transition: all 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.social-share a:hover, .social-share button:hover { border-color: var(--sky); color: var(--sky); background: var(--sky-soft); }
.social-share svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ===== MID-POST CTA ===== */
.mid-post-cta {
  background: var(--navy); border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 36px 32px; text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;
}
.mid-post-cta h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 22px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.mid-post-cta p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* ===== RELATED POSTS ===== */
.related-posts { margin-top: 48px; }
.related-posts h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 22px; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.related-posts-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .related-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* ===== MOBILE RESPONSIVE QA ===== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  :root { --pad: 1rem; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .proof-number { font-size: 2rem; }
  .stat-card { width: 100%; }
  .stat-card-sm { width: 100%; }
  .btn { padding: 12px 20px; font-size: 14px; }
  .contact-form .btn { padding: 16px 20px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 24px; }
  .author-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .mid-post-cta { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .mid-post-cta h3 { font-size: 18px; }
  .social-share { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .result-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .result-card blockquote { font-size: 15px; }
  .testimonial-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .deliverables { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr !important; }
}