/* ==========================================================================
   MarketingMN — Design tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --bg: #0a0a0b;
  --bg-alt: #0c0c0e;
  --surface: #131315;
  --surface-2: #18181b;
  --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --text: #f5f5f4;
  --text-dim: #b7b7bd;
  --text-muted: #a3a3ac;
  --text-faint: #6c6c76;
  --accent: #ff5a2b;
  --accent-dark: #e0491d;
  --accent-soft: rgba(255, 90, 43, 0.12);
  --green: #22c55e;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --container: 1180px;
  --font: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Bricolage Grotesque', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, p { margin: 0; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); }
button { font-family: inherit; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
#capabilities-list { border-top: none; }

.section--tight { padding: 72px 0; }

.section-head {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.section-head--center { max-width: 620px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.accent-text { color: var(--accent); }
.line-accent { color: var(--accent); display: block; }

.lede {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 15px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.btn-sm { padding: 11px 20px; font-size: 12.5px; }
.btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.btn-link i, .btn-link img { transition: transform 0.18s ease; }
.btn-link:hover i, .btn-link:hover img { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Header
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
  gap: 20px;
}
.logo {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-img {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.logo-badge {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 3px 7px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}
.main-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}
.nav-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--text); }
.nav-link.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -27px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.header-cta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  font-size: 10px;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  color: var(--text);
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero — left-aligned per mockup
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: none;
  text-align: left;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 640px;
  height: 640px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 90, 43, 0.16) 0%, rgba(255, 90, 43, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 720px;
  text-align: left;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.2vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-align: left;
}
.hero h1 .line-dim { color: var(--text-dim); display: block; }
.hero p.lede { max-width: 600px; font-size: 17.5px; text-align: left; }
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.hero-fineprint {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
}
.hero-fineprint .dot { color: var(--accent); margin: 0 8px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Omnichannel panel
   ========================================================================== */
.panel {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
#omnichannel {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.hero #omnichannel {
  padding: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.panel-header h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.panel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.mini-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 28px;
}
.mini-card-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.mini-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: -10px;
  font-size: 92px;
  color: #191b1e;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mini-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.mini-tag i { font-size: 10px; }
.mini-tag--green { color: var(--green); }
.mini-tag--neutral { color: var(--text); }
.mini-card h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.mini-caption {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.mini-caption i { font-size: 11px; }
.mini-card p.mini-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.panel-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.panel-footer p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Problem section (photographic background)
   ========================================================================== */
.problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.problem-copy p.lede { margin-top: 18px; }
.quote-box {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.55);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}
.quote-box p {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.stack-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.stack-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.stack-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: none;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px;
}
.stack-item h4 { font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.stack-item p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Core capabilities
   ========================================================================== */
.cap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.cap-card {
  padding: 32px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid #22252A80;
  border-radius: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.cap-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-strong); }
#capabilities .section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.cap-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: none;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 19px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.cap-card h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cap-card > p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.check-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.check-list i, .check-list img { color: var(--accent); margin-top: 3px; }
.cap-card .btn-link { margin-top: auto; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Approach split section — photographic background lives on the grid container
   ========================================================================== */
.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.approach-panel {
  background: #090A0C;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.approach-panel h2 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.approach-panel p.lede { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.approach-panel .btn { align-self: flex-start; }
.approach-content { padding: 44px; }
.approach-content h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.qualify-list { margin-top: 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.qualify-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
}
.qualify-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.qualify-item p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.placeholder-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-left: 12px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.testimonial-note {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 320px;
  text-align: right;
}
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 34px 30px 30px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  left: -16px;
  z-index: -1;
}
.testimonial-card p.quote-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.testimonial-meta { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 16px; }
.testimonial-meta .name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; }
.testimonial-meta .role { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 2px; }
.testimonial-meta .verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.testimonial-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 44px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA banner
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.cta-banner h2 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cta-banner p.lede { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.cta-image {
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cta-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text);
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 4px;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-question .faq-question-text { flex: 1; }
.faq-num {
  color: #F56B3D;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 10px;
}
.faq-question .faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-item[data-open="true"] .faq-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.faq-item[data-open="true"] .faq-icon img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.28s ease;
}
.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding: 0 4px 26px;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding-top: 72px;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}
.footer-tagline {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 18px 0 24px;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.footer-heading {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; transition: color 0.15s ease; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.footer-address {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 26px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.footer-bottom p { color: var(--text-faint); font-size: 13px; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 22px; }
.footer-legal a { color: var(--text-faint); font-size: 13px; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Simple placeholder page
   ========================================================================== */
.placeholder-page {
  padding: 140px 0 120px;
  text-align: center;
}
.placeholder-page h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px); font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.placeholder-page p { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Services page — centered page hero
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 720px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 90, 43, 0.16) 0%, rgba(255, 90, 43, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.page-hero h1 .line-accent { color: var(--accent); display: block; }
.page-hero h1 .line-dim { color: var(--text-dim); display: block; }
.page-hero p.lede { max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; font-size: 16.5px; }
.page-hero .hero-actions-center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services page — capabilities intro
   ========================================================================== */
.capabilities-intro {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.capabilities-intro h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.capabilities-intro .line-accent { color: var(--accent); display: block; }
.capabilities-intro p.lede {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services page — capability blocks
   ========================================================================== */
.capability-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.capability-block + .capability-block { margin-top: 88px; }
.capability-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.capability-icon-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.capability-num {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.capability-info h3 { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.capability-info > p.lede-block {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.capability-scenario {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.capability-scenario .scenario-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.capability-scenario p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.deliverables-card {
  background: #1f1f1f;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 36px;
}
.deliverables-label {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ff5a2b;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px 24px;
}
.deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  background: #090A0C80;
  padding: 15px;
}
.deliverable-dot {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services page — process
   ========================================================================== */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.process-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.process-card .process-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 18px;
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
}
.process-card h4 { position: relative; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-card p { position: relative; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Services page — investment (photographic background)
   ========================================================================== */
.investment-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.investment-copy p.lede { margin-bottom: 0; }
.investment-note {
  margin-top: 28px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.55);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.investment-card {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 40px;
}
.investment-card h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.investment-card p.lede { margin-bottom: 26px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Reusable note / callout box (non-italic, left-accent-border)
   ========================================================================== */
.note-box {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.55);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}
.note-box p {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.note-box--center { max-width: 640px; margin: 28px auto 0; text-align: left; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Reusable dark, centered CTA card
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-card-dark {
  background: #202020;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  max-width: 768px;
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-card-dark h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-card-dark p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reusable info card
   ========================================================================== */
.info-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 34px;
}
.info-card h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Reusable check list — larger variant for longer lines
   ========================================================================== */
.check-list--lg { gap: 14px; }
.check-list--lg li { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; }
.check-list--lg i { margin-top: 4px; }
.check-list--square .check-bullet {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 6px;
}
#infrastructure .info-card p.lede { margin-bottom: 20px; }

.mini-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin: 28px 0 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Web Strategy page — split intro (Start With the Business)
   ========================================================================== */
.split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.split-grid h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.split-grid .lede + .lede { margin-top: 16px; }
.split-grid .note-box { margin-top: 24px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Web Strategy page — requirements (photographic background)
   ========================================================================== */
.requirements-intro { text-align: center; }
.requirements-intro p.lede {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.requirements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: left;
}
.requirement-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1f1f1f;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 28px;
}
.requirement-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  font-size: 68px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.requirement-num {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.requirement-card h4 { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.requirement-card p { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Web Strategy page — domain expertise + orange process card
   ========================================================================== */
.domain-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.process-orange {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  color: #fff;
}
.process-orange h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: #fff; }
.process-step {
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}
.process-step:first-of-type { border-top: none; padding-top: 18px; }
.process-step-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.process-step-num { font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.85; }
.process-step h4 { font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700; }
.process-step p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Managed Systems page — core components (photographic background)
   ========================================================================== */
.components-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: left;
}
.component-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d0f12;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 28px;
}
.component-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  font-size: 68px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.component-icon-badge {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.component-card h4 { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.component-card p { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Managed Systems page — impact (solid orange card variant)
   ========================================================================== */
.impact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.impact-orange-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.impact-orange-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -70px;
  right: -70px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.impact-orange-card h3 { position: relative; font-size: 27px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 20px; color: #fff; }
.impact-orange-card > p {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.impact-disclaimer {
  position: relative;
  background: #6B3A28;
  border: none;
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEO & Growth page — centered quote card
   ========================================================================== */
.quote-card-center {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 36px;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.quote-card-center p {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEO & Growth page — green checklist variant (AI section)
   ========================================================================== */
.check-list--green i { color: var(--green); }

.mini-label--first { margin-top: 0; }

.impact-orange-card > p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
#impact .impact-orange-card > p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 24px; }
#cta-environment .lede { margin-bottom: 24px; }

.ai-cta-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEO & Growth page — eyebrow with leading icon
   ========================================================================== */
.eyebrow-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.eyebrow-icon i { font-size: 13px; }

.warning-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About page — lead icon above a heading
   ========================================================================== */
.icon-lead {
  display: block;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About page — bio placeholder card
   ========================================================================== */
.bio-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.bio-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  font-size: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bio-card .bio-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.bio-card p.bio-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ==========================================================================
   About page — checklist laid out as a 2-column grid
   ========================================================================== */
.check-list--grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About page — outlined circular icon (for the orange card)
   ========================================================================== */
.icon-circle-outline {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About page — commitment copy (plain text column, no card)
   ========================================================================== */
.commitment-copy .btn { margin-top: 28px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   About page — principles list
   ========================================================================== */
.principles-card {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.principle-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.principle-item + .principle-item { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.principle-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 56px;
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.35;
  line-height: 1;
}
.principle-item h4 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.principle-item p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Results page — metric framework grid
   ========================================================================== */
.metric-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: left;
}
.metric-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
}
.metric-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.metric-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 14px;
  font-size: 64px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.metric-card h4 { position: relative; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.metric-card p { position: relative; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Results page — case studies card (photographic background section)
   ========================================================================== */
.case-studies-card {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.case-studies-card .icon-lead {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}
.case-studies-card h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.verified-box {
  text-align: left;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.verified-box .verified-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.verified-box .verified-label i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 16px; }
.verified-box p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact page — direct contact card
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(24, 16, 11, 0.6), var(--surface));
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
}
.contact-card h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.contact-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-item + .contact-item { margin-top: 24px; }
.contact-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.contact-item .contact-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-item .contact-value { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.6; }

.qualifications-card {
  margin-top: 24px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 30px;
}
.qualifications-card .qual-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.qualifications-card .qual-header i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 16px; }
.qualifications-card .qual-label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.qualifications-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact page — request form
   ========================================================================== */
.form-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
}
.form-card h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.form-field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.form-field label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}
.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.form-field input::placeholder,
.form-field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-faint); }
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
.form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; font-family: var(--font); }
.form-field select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'><path d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23a3a3ac' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-field select:invalid { color: var(--text-faint); }
.form-submit { width: 100%; margin-top: 8px; }
.form-fineprint {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
}
.form-fineprint a { color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: underline; }
.form-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}
.form-success i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 34px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.form-success h4 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.form-success p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14.5px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Page-scoped overrides — Homepage: all buttons reduced ~20%
   ========================================================================== */
.page-home .btn {
  padding: 12px 21px;
  font-size: 10.8px;
}
.page-home .btn-sm {
  padding: 5px 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global override — square corners everywhere, site-wide
   ========================================================================== */
* { border-radius: 0 !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Page-scoped overrides — SEO & Growth page
   ========================================================================== */
#methodology .requirements-intro p.lede { max-width: 772px; }
#methodology .quote-card-center { max-width: 816px; }

#framework .capability-block {
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

#framework .deliverables-card {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}
#framework .deliverable-item {
  background: none;
  padding: 0;
}
#framework .deliverable-dot { display: none; }
#framework .deliverable-item::before {
  content: "\f00c";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page-scoped overrides — About page
   ========================================================================== */
#about-hero .page-hero-inner { max-width: 864px; }
#philosophy .requirements-intro p.lede { max-width: 672px; }
#philosophy .quote-card-center { max-width: 816px; }

.principle-num { color: #814f47; }
.principle-item { background: none; }
.principle-item + .principle-item { margin-top: 20px; }

#ai-future .ai-cta-row .lede { margin-bottom: 24px; }

#values .section-head { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Page-scoped overrides — Results page
   ========================================================================== */
#growth-goals .requirements-intro p.lede { margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Page-scoped overrides — Managed Systems page
   ========================================================================== */
#cta-environment .requirements-intro p.lede { max-width: 700px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .panel-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .problem-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .approach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-banner .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-image { order: -1; }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .capability-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .capability-block + .capability-block { margin-top: 64px; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .investment-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .domain-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .check-list--grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .requirements-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .components-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .metric-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .impact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ai-cta-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .header-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  .site-header.nav-open .main-nav {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 76px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 8px 24px 24px;
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 4px; }
  .site-header.nav-open .main-nav .nav-link { display: block; padding: 12px 0; width: 100%; }
  .nav-link.active::after { display: none; }
  .site-header.nav-open .header-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin: 4px 24px 20px;
  }

  .cap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .deliverables-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .requirements-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .components-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .metric-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .panel { padding: 28px; }
  .panel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .panel-footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero { padding: 56px 0; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .btn { width: 100%; }
  .approach-panel, .approach-content { padding: 28px; }
  .testimonial-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .testimonial-note { text-align: left; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .page-hero { padding: 56px 0; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .deliverables-card { padding: 24px; }
  .process-orange, .info-card, .cta-card-dark, .impact-orange-card { padding: 26px; }
  .principle-item { padding: 24px; gap: 18px; }
  .principle-num { width: 40px; font-size: 28px; }
  .bio-card { flex-direction: column; }
  .case-studies-card { padding: 28px; }
  .form-card, .contact-card { padding: 28px; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}