/* ============================================================
   REAL DEAL ACCOUNTING — Shared design system
   One stylesheet drives every page for total consistency.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Fonts ---- */
/* Newsreader (modern editorial serif) + Manrope (refined grotesque) */

:root{
  /* brand */
  --navy:#0F1E3D;        /* deep navy (secondary) */
  --navy-700:#16264a;
  --navy-600:#1d3157;
  --blue:#0F62FE;        /* IBM Blue (primary) */
  --blue-600:#0353E9;    /* darker hover */
  --indigo:#16264a;      /* navy depth for gradients */
  --periwinkle:#4589FF;  /* IBM blue accent on dark */
  --ink:#0F1E3D;         /* headings */

  /* neutrals */
  --body:#3b4250;
  --muted:#646e80;
  --slate:#586275;
  --soft:#F3F6FB;        /* crisp light gray accent */
  --soft-2:#E9EFF8;
  --line:#E3E9F2;
  --line-strong:#CFD9E8;

  /* type */
  --display:"Newsreader", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:"Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;

  /* metrics */
  --maxw:1200px;
  --pad:72px;
  --radius:14px;
  --shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(15,30,61,.10);
  --shadow-sm:0 10px 30px rgba(15,30,61,.07);
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0; background:#fff; color:var(--body);
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:17px; line-height:1.65; font-weight:400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{ margin:0; color:var(--ink); }
h1,h2{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:500; letter-spacing:-.012em; line-height:1.08; }
h3{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:500; letter-spacing:-.006em; line-height:1.18; }
p{ margin:0; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--blue); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:4px; }

.wrap{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 var(--pad); }
.section{ padding:120px 0; }
.section--tight{ padding:88px 0; }
.soft{ background:var(--soft); }
.center{ text-align:center; }
.anchor{ scroll-margin-top:122px; }

/* ---- eyebrow / kicker ---- */
.kicker{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; white-space:nowrap;
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blue); margin-bottom:22px;
}
.kicker::before{ content:""; width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--blue); opacity:.55; }
.kicker.center{ }
.kicker.solo::before{ display:none; }
.kicker--rules::before{ display:inline-block; }
.kicker--rules::after{ content:""; width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--blue); opacity:.55; }

/* ---- section heading ---- */
.shead{ max-width:760px; }
.shead.center{ margin:0 auto 64px; text-align:center; }
.shead .kicker.center::before{ display:none; }
.shead h2{ font-size:clamp(33px, 4.2vw, 50px); }
.shead h2 em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--blue); font-weight:600; }
.shead h2 .hl{ color:var(--blue); }
.shead .lead{ font-size:19px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:20px; line-height:1.6; max-width:60ch; }
.shead.center .lead{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

/* ---- buttons ---- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.01em;
  padding:15px 28px; border-radius:10px; border:none; text-decoration:none; white-space:nowrap;
  color:#fff; background:var(--blue);
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(15,98,254,.22); transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, background .25s;
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); background:var(--blue-600); box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(15,98,254,.30); }
.btn:active{ transform:translateY(0); }
.btn .arw{ transition:transform .25s; }
.btn:hover .arw{ transform:translateX(4px); }
.btn-ghost{ background:transparent; color:var(--ink); box-shadow:none; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--blue); background:#fff; box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(10,33,80,.08); }
.btn-light{ background:#fff; color:var(--ink); box-shadow:none; }
.btn-light:hover{ box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.btn-text{ background:none; box-shadow:none; padding:0; color:var(--blue); font-weight:700; }
.btn-text:hover{ transform:none; box-shadow:none; }
.btn-lg{ padding:17px 34px; font-size:15.5px; }
.free-note{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; margin-top:18px; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:999px; background:rgba(15,98,254,.07); border:1px solid rgba(15,98,254,.20); font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--blue); }
.free-note svg{ flex:none; }

/* link with arrow (Learn More) */
.more{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-weight:700; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--blue);
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.more .arw{ transition:transform .25s; }
.more:hover .arw{ transform:translateX(4px); }

/* ============================== NAV ============================== */
.nav{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:60;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.86); backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:92px; gap:24px; }
.nav-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; }
.nav-seal{ display:flex; align-items:center; padding-left:16px; border-left:1px solid var(--line); }
.nav-seal svg{ width:54px; height:54px; display:block; }
.nav-logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:13px; }
.nav-logo img{ height:58px; width:auto; }
.nav-links{ display:flex; gap:26px; align-items:center; }
.nav-links a{
  position:relative; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--blue); letter-spacing:.01em; transition:color .18s; white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-7px; height:1.5px; background:var(--blue);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .25s;
}
.nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--blue-600); }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{ color:var(--blue); }
.nav-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; }
.hamburger{ display:none; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:8px; color:var(--ink); }
.mobile-menu{ display:none; }

/* ============================== HOME HERO (logo-forward, blue) ============================== */
.hero{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:100px 0 56px;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 105% at 80% -8%, #c5dbf6 0%, #dceafb 38%, #eef5fd 66%, #ffffff 100%); }
.hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
.hero .wrap{ position:relative; }
.hero .hero-copy{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; text-align:left; order:-1; }
.hero-right{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px; }
.hero .hero-right .sub{ margin:0; max-width:none; font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted); }
.hero .kicker{ margin-bottom:24px; }
.hero h1{ font-size:clamp(44px, 5.4vw, 80px); letter-spacing:-.02em; line-height:1.05; max-width:none; }
.hero h1 em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--blue); font-weight:700; }
.hero .sub{ font-size:20px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted); margin:28px 0 36px; max-width:50ch; }
.hero .cta{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:flex-start; }
.hero .meta{ margin-top:40px; padding-top:0; border-top:none; display:flex; gap:14px 30px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:flex-start; }
.hero .meta .m{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--slate); font-weight:600; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; }
.hero .meta .m::before{ content:""; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue); opacity:.7; }

/* hero brand panel (replaces the abstract graphic) */
.hero-brand{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:5/6; width:100%; border-radius:22px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, #0A2150 0%, #1c356f 48%, #2F5DA8 100%);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(15,52,120,.34); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:30px; padding:48px;
}
.hero-brand::before{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 6%, rgba(138,182,242,.4), transparent 62%); }
.hero-brand::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:18px; border:1px solid rgba(138,182,242,.32); border-radius:14px; pointer-events:none; }
.hero-brand img{ position:relative; width:64%; max-width:300px; height:auto; }
.hero-brand .hb-tag{ position:relative; font-family:var(--sans); font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.32em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(138,182,242,.92); text-align:center; }

/* hero financial graphic */
.hero-art{ position:relative; width:100%; }
.hero-art svg{ width:100%; height:auto; overflow:visible; display:block; }

/* section divider with brand mark */
.mark-divider{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:22px; max-width:520px; margin:8px auto 0; padding:0 24px; }
.mark-divider .md-line{ flex:1; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--line) 45%, var(--line) 55%, transparent); }
.mark-divider .md-mark{ width:auto; height:38px; opacity:.85; flex:none; }

/* ============================== PAGE HERO (sub-pages) ============================== */
.phero{ padding:84px 0 64px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--soft); }
.phero .kicker{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.phero h1{ font-size:clamp(38px, 4.8vw, 62px); max-width:18ch; }
.phero .lead{ font-size:20px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:24px; max-width:60ch; line-height:1.6; }
.phero .crumbs{ font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:26px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.phero .crumbs a:hover{ color:var(--ink); }

/* ============================== TRUST STRIP ============================== */
.served{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:30px 0; background:var(--soft); }
.served-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:12px 22px; flex-wrap:nowrap; }
.served-row span{ font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#4d5e7e; white-space:nowrap; }
.served-row .dot{ width:4px; height:4px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue); opacity:.5; }

/* ============================== PREVIEW CARDS (home) ============================== */
.previews{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.pcard{
  position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:38px 32px; transition:transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s; overflow:hidden;
}
.pcard::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--navy-700),var(--blue)); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .35s; }
.pcard:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:transparent; }
.pcard:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.pcard .pnum{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:26px; font-weight:600; color:var(--blue); }
.pcard h3{ font-size:21px; margin:12px 0 10px; }
.pcard p{ font-size:15.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:20px; }

/* ============================== SERVICE ROWS (services page) ============================== */
.srow{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:120px 1fr; gap:36px; padding:48px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.srow:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.srow .sidx{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:64px; font-weight:600; color:var(--blue); line-height:.9; }
.srow h3{ font-size:28px; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin-bottom:14px; }
.srow .sbody{ max-width:64ch; }
.srow p{ font-size:16.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.7; }
.srow .feats{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:22px; }
.srow .feat{ font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); background:var(--soft); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; padding:8px 16px; }

/* ============================== FEATURE / WHY ITEMS ============================== */
.grid-3{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:30px; }
.grid-2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:30px; }
.feature .ic{
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:13px; background:rgba(47,93,168,.10); border:1px solid rgba(47,93,168,.24);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:22px; color:var(--blue);
}
.feature h3{ font-size:20px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.feature p{ font-size:15.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.65; }
.feature--card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:34px 30px; transition:transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.feature--card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }

/* ============================== STAT BAND ============================== */
.stat-band{ background:var(--navy); background-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 130%, rgba(138,182,242,.14), transparent 60%); color:#fff; padding:74px 0; }
.stat-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:28px; }
.stat{ text-align:center; position:relative; }
.stat + .stat::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:-14px; top:14%; height:72%; width:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.stat .v{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,60px); font-weight:600; line-height:1; }
.stat .v span{ color:var(--periwinkle); }
.stat .l{ font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(226,233,244,.6); margin-top:16px; }

/* ============================== STATEMENT BAND (editorial) ============================== */
.statement{ text-align:center; }
.statement .wrap{ max-width:1000px; }
.statement .s-kicker{ font-family:var(--sans); font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.26em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--periwinkle); margin-bottom:30px; }
.statement-q{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,46px); line-height:1.24; letter-spacing:-.005em; color:#fff; }
.statement-q em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--periwinkle); }
.statement-by{ margin-top:30px; font-family:var(--sans); font-size:17px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; }
.statement-by .rb{ color:var(--periwinkle); }

/* ============================== PROCESS TIMELINE ============================== */
.timeline{ display:grid; gap:0; max-width:860px; }
.tstep{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:96px 1fr; gap:32px; padding:40px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); position:relative; }
.tstep:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.tstep .tn{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:56px; font-weight:600; color:var(--blue); line-height:.9; }
.tstep h3{ font-size:24px; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:10px; }
.tstep p{ font-size:16px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.7; max-width:60ch; }

/* ============================== INDUSTRIES ============================== */
.ind-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px; }
.ind-item{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:26px 22px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); font-size:15.5px;
  transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.ind-item:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border-color:transparent; }
.ind-item .ico{ width:24px; height:24px; flex:0 0 auto; color:var(--blue); }
.ind-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:34px 30px; transition:transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.ind-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }
.ind-card .ico{ width:30px; height:30px; color:var(--blue); margin-bottom:18px; }
.ind-card h3{ font-size:19px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.ind-card p{ font-size:15px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; }
.ind-card p em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--blue); font-weight:600; }

/* ============================== TEAM ============================== */
.team-grid{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:24px 16px; }
.team-grid .member{ flex:1 1 140px; max-width:200px; text-align:center; }
.team-grid .member-photo{ aspect-ratio:1/1; }
.member-photo{ aspect-ratio:4/3; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--soft); border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); position:relative; }
.member-photo::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(10,33,80,.06); border-radius:12px; pointer-events:none; }
.member-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.03) brightness(1.02); transition:transform .6s ease, filter .6s ease; }
.member:hover .member-photo img{ transform:scale(1.045); filter:grayscale(0) contrast(1) brightness(1); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .member-photo img{ transition:none; } }
.member h3{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:18px; font-weight:500; margin:15px 0 3px; }
.member .role{ font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blue); margin-bottom:9px; }
.member p{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.55; }

/* ============================== CTA BAND ============================== */
.cta-band{ padding:0 0 var(--pad); }
.cta-inner{
  border-radius:24px; padding:90px 56px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; color:#fff;
  background:var(--navy); background-image:linear-gradient(135deg, #01143A 0%, #13295c 55%, #26407e 100%);
}
.cta-inner::before{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -30%, rgba(138,182,242,.22), transparent 55%); }
.cta-inner > *{ position:relative; }
.cta-inner h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(34px,5vw,56px); }
.cta-inner p{ color:rgba(226,233,244,.78); font-size:18px; margin:18px auto 22px; max-width:48ch; line-height:1.6; }
.cta-contact{ display:flex; gap:30px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:0 0 36px; }
.cta-contact a{ color:#fff; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-weight:500; font-size:15px; white-space:nowrap; }
.cta-contact a svg{ color:var(--periwinkle); }
.cta-contact a:hover{ color:var(--periwinkle); }

/* ============================== FOOTER ============================== */
.footer{ background:var(--navy); color:#fff; padding:76px 0 56px; }
.foot-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:44px; }
.foot-logo{ height:80px; width:auto; }
.foot-tag{ font-family:var(--display); font-style:normal; font-weight:500; font-size:18px; color:var(--periwinkle); margin-top:18px; max-width:26ch; line-height:1.45; }
.fcol h4{ font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--periwinkle); margin-bottom:18px; }
.fcol a{ display:block; color:rgba(226,233,244,.72); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:12px; transition:color .15s; }
.fcol a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.foot-copy{ margin-top:30px; padding-top:0; border-top:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; font-size:13px; color:rgba(226,233,244,.5); }

/* ============================== REVEAL ============================== */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; } html{ scroll-behavior:auto; } }

/* ============================== MODAL ============================== */
.modal-back{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:200; background:rgba(4,14,40,.55); backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center; padding:40px 20px; overflow-y:auto;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .25s, visibility .25s; }
.modal-back.open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
.modal{ background:#fff; border-radius:20px; width:100%; max-width:560px; margin:auto;
  box-shadow:0 30px 90px rgba(4,14,40,.4); overflow:hidden;
  transform:translateY(16px) scale(.98); transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1); }
.modal-back.open .modal{ transform:none; }
.modal-head{ background:var(--navy); background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#01143A,#26407e); color:#fff; padding:32px 34px; }
.modal-head .kk{ font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-weight:700; }
.modal-head h3{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--display); font-size:28px; font-weight:600; margin-top:8px; }
.modal-head p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size:14.5px; margin-top:8px; }
.modal-x{ position:absolute; top:18px; right:18px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.16); border:none; color:#fff; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:9px; cursor:pointer; font-size:16px; }
.modal-x:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.modal-body{ padding:28px 34px 34px; }
.field{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:7px; }
.field label .req{ color:#c0455a; }
.field input{ width:100%; font-family:var(--sans); font-size:15.5px; color:var(--ink); padding:12px 14px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius:9px; background:#fbfcfe; transition:border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s; }
.field input::placeholder{ color:#aeb7c8; }
.field input:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--blue); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(47,93,168,.14); }
.field.invalid input{ border-color:#c0455a; }
.field .err{ display:none; color:#c0455a; font-size:12.5px; margin-top:6px; font-weight:600; }
.field.invalid .err{ display:block; }
.frow2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.svc-label{ font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:10px; display:block; }
.svc-chips{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.chip{ position:relative; }
.chip input{ position:absolute; opacity:0; width:0; height:0; }
.chip span{ display:inline-block; padding:9px 15px; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius:999px;
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--muted); cursor:pointer; transition:all .15s; user-select:none; }
.chip input:checked + span{ background:var(--navy-700); color:#fff; border-color:transparent; }
.chip input:focus-visible + span{ outline:2px solid var(--blue); outline-offset:2px; }
.modal .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; padding:15px; font-size:15.5px; }
.modal-note{ text-align:center; font-size:12.5px; color:#9aa4b5; margin-top:14px; }
.modal-success{ padding:48px 40px 44px; text-align:center; display:none; }
.modal-success.show{ display:block; }
.success-mark{ width:72px; height:72px; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-700),var(--blue));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 22px; box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(10,33,80,.3); }
.modal-success h3{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:28px; font-weight:600; }
.modal-success p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:16px; margin-top:12px; line-height:1.6; }
.modal-success .who{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; }

/* ============================== CONTACT PAGE ============================== */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }
.contact-form{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:40px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }
.contact-aside .cline{ display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; padding:22px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.contact-aside .cline:first-of-type{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.contact-aside .cic{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:11px; background:var(--soft); border:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--blue); flex:0 0 auto; }
.contact-aside .cl{ font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:4px; }
.contact-aside .cv{ font-size:17px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
.contact-aside .cv:hover{ color:var(--blue); }

/* ============================== PHILOSOPHY (split + brand image) ============================== */
.philo-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:72px; align-items:center; }
.philo-media{ position:relative; }
.philo-media img{ width:100%; border-radius:20px; box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(15,30,61,.22); }
.philo-media::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:14px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45); border-radius:12px; pointer-events:none; }
.philo-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.philo-item{ padding:26px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.philo-item:first-of-type{ border-top:none; padding-top:0; }
.philo-item:last-of-type{ padding-bottom:0; }
.philo-item h3{ font-size:22px; display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:12px; }
.philo-item h3 .pi{ font-family:var(--sans); font-size:18px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:0; color:var(--ink); }
.philo-item h3 .pt{ color:var(--blue); }
.philo-item p{ font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; line-height:1.7; margin-top:10px; max-width:52ch; }
#philosophy .lead{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; }

/* ============================== OUTCOME-DRIVEN APPROACH ============================== */
.approach-head{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto 30px; text-align:center; }
.approach-head h2{ font-weight:700; }
.approach-flow{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:0 auto 56px; }
.approach-flow .stage{ font-family:var(--sans); font-size:13px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--ink); padding:9px 18px; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius:999px; background:#fff; }
.approach-flow .stage.is-end{ background:var(--blue); color:#fff; border-color:transparent; }
.approach-flow .arrow{ color:var(--blue); opacity:.6; }
.approach-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:22px; }
.ocard{ position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:36px 34px; transition:transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s; overflow:hidden; }
.ocard::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:3px; background:var(--blue); transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top; transition:transform .35s; }
.ocard:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:transparent; }
.ocard:hover::before{ transform:scaleY(1); }
.ocard .oc-top{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.ocard .oc-ic{ width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:11px; background:rgba(15,98,254,.09); border:1px solid rgba(15,98,254,.20); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--blue); flex:0 0 auto; }
.ocard h3{ font-size:21px; }
.ocard p{ font-size:15.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.68; }

/* ============================== CHARITABLE PARTNER (giving) ============================== */
.giving{ background:var(--soft); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.giving-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:60px; align-items:center; }
.giving-emblem{ border-radius:20px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(15,30,61,.10); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:42px 38px; }
.giving-emblem img{ width:100%; max-width:300px; height:auto; }
.giving .s-kicker{ font-family:var(--sans); font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blue); margin-bottom:18px; }
.giving h2{ font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px); }
.giving .gp{ font-size:16.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.75; margin-top:20px; max-width:60ch; }
.giving .gname{ font-family:var(--display); font-style:italic; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; }
.giving .gname:hover{ color:var(--blue); }
.giving-emblem a{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:100%; }

/* ============================== EST. CREDENTIAL PILL ============================== */
.est-pill{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; padding:7px 18px 7px 8px; margin-bottom:18px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(15,30,61,.06);
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--navy); }
.est-pill .n{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; min-width:36px; height:32px; padding:0 9px;
  border-radius:999px; background:var(--blue); color:#fff; font-weight:800; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.est-pill .lbl{ text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.13em; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--muted); }

/* ============================== AMERICA 250 SEAL ============================== */
.a250{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-top:28px; }
.a250 svg{ width:88px; height:88px; flex:0 0 auto; filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.28)); }
.a250 .a250-cap{ font-family:var(--sans); }
.a250 .a250-cap .t{ display:block; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700; color:#fff; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.a250 .a250-cap .s{ display:block; margin-top:3px; font-size:12px; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(226,233,244,.62); }

/* Pinned corner seal — subtle celebration badge */
.a250-pin{ position:fixed; left:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:60; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0; cursor:pointer; font:inherit;
  padding:7px; border-radius:999px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.82); backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid rgba(15,30,61,.10); box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(15,30,61,.16);
  opacity:.8; transition:opacity .3s ease, gap .35s ease, padding-right .35s ease; text-decoration:none; }
.a250-pin:hover{ opacity:1; gap:11px; padding-right:18px; }
.a250-pin svg{ width:46px; height:46px; flex:0 0 auto; display:block; }
.a250-pin .a250-pin-lbl{ max-width:0; overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap; font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--navy); transition:max-width .35s ease; }
.a250-pin:hover .a250-pin-lbl{ max-width:180px; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .a250-pin{ left:14px; bottom:14px; opacity:.72; } .a250-pin svg{ width:40px; height:40px; } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .a250{ justify-content:flex-start; } }

/* ============================== CLOSING PHOTO ============================== */
.closing-photo{ height:420px; background-image:url('../closing-photo.png'); background-size:cover; background-position:center 32%; }

/* ============================== CLOSING CTA ============================== */
.final-cta{ background:var(--navy); background-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -25%, rgba(138,182,242,.2), transparent 62%); color:#fff; padding:104px 0; text-align:center; }
.final-cta .kicker{ color:var(--periwinkle); margin-bottom:22px; }
.final-cta h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(30px,3.8vw,50px); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.02em; max-width:20ch; margin:0 auto 22px; }
.final-cta p{ color:rgba(226,233,244,.78); font-size:18px; line-height:1.65; max-width:54ch; margin:0 auto 38px; }
.final-cta .btn{ background:#fff; color:var(--navy); border-color:#fff; }
.final-cta .btn:hover{ background:var(--periwinkle); border-color:var(--periwinkle); color:var(--navy); }

/* ============================== PHOTO BAND (full-bleed) ============================== */
.photo-band{ position:relative; height:240px; background-image:url('../banner-hands.png'); background-size:cover; background-position:center 38%; }
.photo-band::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,26,58,.9) 0%, rgba(12,46,108,.66) 50%, rgba(13,40,96,.56) 100%); }
.photo-band .pb-inner{ position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 40px; height:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.photo-band .pb-tag{ position:absolute; z-index:2; right:var(--pad); bottom:24px; font-family:var(--sans); font-size:16px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; }
.photo-band .pb-tag .rb{ color:#7da7ff; }
.photo-band .pb-kicker{ font-family:var(--sans); font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#bcd4ff; margin-bottom:12px; }
.photo-band h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,38px); max-width:20ch; }

/* ---- utility highlight ---- */
.hl{ color:var(--blue); font-weight:700; }

/* ---- hero trust badge ---- */
.trust-badge{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:30px;
  padding:12px 20px 12px 16px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(15,30,61,.16); }
.trust-badge .tb-num{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; font-size:42px; line-height:.9; color:var(--blue); }
.trust-badge .tb-txt{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.12; border-left:1px solid var(--line); padding-left:14px; }
.trust-badge .tb-yrs{ font-size:15.5px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ink); }
.trust-badge .tb-sub{ font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-top:3px; }

/* ---- approach process chain ---- */
.approach-chain{ position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:26px; margin-top:26px; }
.approach-chain::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:23px; left:12%; right:12%; height:2px; z-index:0;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue) 0 9px, transparent 9px 17px); opacity:.5; }
.chain-step{ position:relative; z-index:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
.chain-node{ display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:26px; }
.chain-node .cn-dot{ width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; border:2px solid var(--blue);
  color:var(--blue); font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:800; font-size:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex:0 0 auto; z-index:2; box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(15,98,254,.20); }
.chain-node .cn-line{ display:none; }
.chain-card{ text-align:center; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px 24px; height:100%;
  transition:transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, background .28s ease, border-color .28s ease; }
.chain-card .cc-ic{ width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px; background:rgba(15,98,254,.09); border:1px solid rgba(15,98,254,.20);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--blue); margin:0 auto 16px;
  transition:background .28s ease, color .28s ease, border-color .28s ease; }
.chain-card h3{ font-size:19px; margin-bottom:9px; transition:color .28s ease; }
.chain-card p{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.62; transition:color .28s ease; }
.chain-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); background:var(--blue); border-color:transparent; box-shadow:0 24px 52px rgba(15,98,254,.32); }
.chain-card:hover h3{ color:#fff; }
.chain-card:hover p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.chain-card:hover .cc-ic{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.32); color:#fff; }

/* ---- consistent blue-fill hover across cards ---- */
.pcard:hover, .feature--card:hover, .ind-card:hover, .ocard:hover{ background:var(--blue); border-color:transparent; color:#fff; }
.pcard:hover h3, .pcard:hover p, .pcard:hover .pnum,
.feature--card:hover h3, .feature--card:hover p,
.ind-card:hover h3, .ind-card:hover p,
.ocard:hover h3, .ocard:hover p{ color:#fff; }
.ocard:hover .oc-ic, .feature--card:hover .ic, .ind-card:hover .ico{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.32); color:#fff; }
.ind-item:hover{ background:var(--blue); border-color:transparent; color:#fff; }
.ind-item:hover .ico{ color:#fff; }

/* ---- America 250 centered footer strip ---- */
.a250-strip{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:18px; margin-top:46px; padding-top:40px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.a250-strip svg{ width:78px; height:78px; flex:0 0 auto; filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.28)); }
.a250-strip .a250-cap{ font-family:var(--sans); max-width:32ch; }
.a250-strip .a250-cap .t{ display:block; font-size:14px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; }
.a250-strip .a250-cap .s{ display:block; margin-top:4px; font-size:12.5px; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(226,233,244,.62); }

/* ============================== RESPONSIVE ============================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  :root{ --pad:48px; }
  .served-row{ flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px 26px; }
  .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; }
  .hero-art{ max-width:460px; margin:0 auto; }
  .hero-copy{ order:-1; }
  .approach-chain{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:8px; }
  .approach-chain::before{ display:none; }
  .chain-node .cn-line{ display:none; }
  .chain-node{ margin-bottom:16px; }
  .a250-strip{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; gap:12px; }
  .previews, .grid-3, .ind-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  #industries .grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; }
  .team-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .philo-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; }
  .philo-media{ max-width:440px; margin:0 auto; order:-1; }
  .approach-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .giving-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .giving-emblem{ max-width:300px; margin:0 auto; }
  .foot-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:36px; }
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .nav-links, .nav-actions .btn{ display:none; }
  .hamburger{ display:flex; }
  .mobile-menu{ display:block; overflow:hidden; max-height:0; transition:max-height .3s ease; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .mobile-menu.open{ max-height:560px; }
  .mobile-menu .inner{ padding:18px var(--pad) 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
  .mobile-menu a{ padding:14px 0; color:var(--blue); font-weight:600; font-size:17px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .mobile-menu .btn{ margin-top:16px; justify-content:center; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .section{ padding:80px 0; }
  .stat-row{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:36px 20px; }
  .stat + .stat::before{ display:none; }
  .grid-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cta-inner{ padding:64px 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px){
  #industries .grid-3{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  :root{ --pad:24px; }
  .previews, .grid-3, .ind-grid, .team-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .frow2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .srow{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px; }
  .srow .sidx{ font-size:48px; }
  .tstep{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:10px; }
  .nav-logo img{ height:58px; }
  .hero .cta .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
}