/* ==========================================================================
   ASSISTA CORP — Modern B2B Editorial Design System & Motion Layer
   "Business operations, handled by people."
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Editorial Light Palette */
  --bg-primary: #F7F8F3;         /* Warm off-white canvas */
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;         /* Crisp white cards & containers */
  --bg-subtle: #EEF0EA;          /* Light sand tint for alternate sections */
  --bg-subtle-hover: #E8EAE3;

  /* Typography & Contrast */
  --text-primary: #111827;       /* Deep slate-900 / obsidian */
  --text-secondary: #5B6472;     /* Slate-600 for body & supporting copy */
  --text-muted: #8E96A4;         /* Muted caption & metadata grey */
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Brand Accents */
  --brand-navy: #172554;         /* Deep enterprise navy */
  --brand-navy-light: #1E3A8A;
  --accent-lime: #B8F000;        /* Subtle electric lime accent */
  --accent-lime-hover: #A6D800;  /* Accessible hover state */
  --accent-lime-subtle: rgba(184, 240, 0, 0.15);

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-color: #E5E7EB;       /* Refined 1px light border */
  --border-light: #F3F4F6;
  --border-dark: #111827;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing & Layout */
  --container-max: 1220px;
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Elevation */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.04);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.05);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 12px 30px -4px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 90px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MINIMAL SCROLL PROGRESS INDICATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-progress-track {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: transparent;
  z-index: 1001;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.scroll-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background-color: var(--accent-lime);
  transition: width 0.06s linear;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT CONTAINERS & UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

section[id],
div[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

.section-subtle {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.section-white {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Section Header Typography */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* Buttons & Interactive Elements */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn:hover .btn-arrow,
.btn-link:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-primary, .btn-lime {
  background-color: var(--accent-lime);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.06);
}

.btn-primary:hover, .btn-lime:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-lime-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 240, 0, 0.25);
}

.btn-navy {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.15);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-navy-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes headerEntrance {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(247, 248, 243, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  animation: headerEntrance 0.4s ease forwards;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(229, 231, 235, 0.8);
}

.site-header .nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  padding: 0 clamp(2.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.75rem);
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.site-header .brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 250px;
}

.brand-link picture {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.site-logo {
  display: block;
  width: 250px;
  max-width: 260px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-link:hover .site-logo {
  opacity: 0.88;
}

.footer-brand-col .brand-link {
  width: auto;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-logo {
  width: 195px;
  max-width: 210px;
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.site-header nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 250px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover,
.mobile-toggle:focus-visible {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.hamburger-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Overlay & Slide-down Menu */
.mobile-drawer {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION & STAGGERED ENTRANCE SEQUENCE
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroScaleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.975);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroSubtleBreathe {
  0% { transform: scale(1.0); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.018); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.0); }
}

@keyframes livePulsePip {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.08fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s both;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 4.2vw, 3.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.14;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero-title-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero-title-text {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-title-line:nth-child(1) .hero-title-text {
  animation-delay: 0.18s;
}

.hero-title-line:nth-child(2) .hero-title-text {
  animation-delay: 0.28s;
}

.hero-title span.navy {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.48s forwards;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.6s forwards;
}

.hero-trust-metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.72s forwards;
}

.trust-item-value {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.trust-item-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Asymmetrical Photo Frame with Breathing Animation */
.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroScaleIn 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.35s forwards;
}

.hero-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  animation: heroSubtleBreathe 22s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-image-frame:hover img {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-image-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.05);
}

.caption-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.caption-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--accent-lime);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: livePulsePip 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUSTED SECTORS STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.sectors-strip {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
}

.sectors-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sectors-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.sector-tag-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sector-tag-item {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sector-tag-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sector-bullet {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-lime);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL-BASED REVEAL SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }

/* Section Divider Reveal Line */
.section-reveal-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-reveal-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-lime), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.section-reveal-line.is-visible::after {
  transform: translateX(100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION (CLEAN EDITORIAL GRID WITH ACCENT MICRO-INTERACTIONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 0%;
  background-color: var(--accent-lime);
  transition: height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-card:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.service-number {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-number {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-summary {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.service-deliverables-header {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.service-deliverables-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.deliverable-item {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.deliverable-tick {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.deliverable-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.deliverable-item:hover .deliverable-tick {
  color: var(--brand-navy-light);
}

.service-card-action {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.service-roles-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW WE WORK / PROGRESSIVE STORYTELLING
   ========================================================================== */
.methodology-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.pillars-column {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.pillars-track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 17px;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
  z-index: 0;
}

.pillars-progress-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 17px;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0%;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: height 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.pillar-num {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-item.step-active .pillar-num {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--brand-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.08);
}

.pillar-heading {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.methodology-image-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.methodology-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.methodology-image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE "BEHIND BUSINESS" EDITORIAL STORY
   ========================================================================== */
.behind-editorial-wrapper {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.behind-editorial-wrapper:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.scenario-nav-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.scenario-tab-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.scenario-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.scenario-tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.dual-editorial-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.editorial-surface-panel {
  padding-right: 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.panel-role-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}

.panel-heading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.panel-copy {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.behind-task-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.behind-task-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.behind-task-row:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.task-bullet-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.behind-task-row:hover .task-bullet-dot {
  background-color: var(--accent-lime);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE HUMAN STANDARD (LEADERSHIP & STANDARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.team-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.leader-editorial-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.leader-editorial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.leader-portrait-wrap {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.leader-portrait-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.leader-editorial-card:hover .leader-portrait-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.leader-info-wrap {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.leader-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.leader-title {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.leader-bio {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLIENT CASE STUDIES (FACTUAL VIGNETTES)
   ========================================================================== */
.cases-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.case-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.case-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.case-sector-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.case-client-name {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.case-narrative {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.case-impact-points {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.case-impact-item {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.case-impact-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-lime);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL CONVERSION BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-cta-section {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 6.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}

.cta-editorial-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  overflow: visible;
}

.cta-editorial-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: visible;
}

.cta-editorial-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #93C5FD;
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSTITUTIONAL FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 5rem 0 3rem 0;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 320px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONSULTATION MODAL (CLEAN LIGHT THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.25);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.99);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.form-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--brand-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.08);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRIVACY CONSENT BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.consent-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 420px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  z-index: 900;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1.5s both;
}

.consent-banner p {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.consent-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MULTI-PAGE EXTENSIONS: BREADCRUMBS, HEROES, DROPDOWNS & WORKFLOWS
   ========================================================================== */
/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  padding: 1.25rem 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
}

.breadcrumb-item {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.breadcrumb-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumb-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Inner Page Hero */
.page-hero {
  padding: 2.75rem 0 3.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.page-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Dropdown */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.nav-item-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -1rem;
  min-width: 290px;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.12);
  padding: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1002;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover,
.nav-dropdown-item:focus {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.dropdown-item-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.dropdown-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.dropdown-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem 0.25rem;
}

.dropdown-all-link {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.dropdown-all-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Workflow Step Cards (01, 02, 03, 04) */
.workflow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.workflow-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.workflow-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.workflow-step-num {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.workflow-step-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.workflow-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Audience Alignment Grid */
.who-for-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.who-for-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.who-for-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.who-for-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.faq-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-q {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.faq-a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Contact Page Grid */
.contact-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-info-block {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-info-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.contact-info-val {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-info-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 404 Error Display */
.error-404-box {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6.5rem 1.5rem;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.error-404-num {
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 8.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.error-404-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.error-404-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.error-404-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .site-header .nav-container {
    padding: 0 1.75rem;
  }

  .site-header .brand-link {
    width: auto;
  }

  .site-logo {
    width: 210px;
    max-width: 220px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    width: auto;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .hero-image-frame img {
    height: 400px;
  }
  
  .methodology-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .leader-editorial-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .leader-portrait-wrap {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .workflow-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .who-for-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-header nav,
  .site-header .nav-menu,
  .desktop-header-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .site-header .nav-container {
    min-height: 74px;
    height: 74px;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .site-header .brand-link {
    width: auto;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    width: auto;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .mobile-drawer {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 74px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  }

  .mobile-drawer.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .mobile-drawer-content {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.12);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 2rem;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 74px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .mobile-nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .mobile-nav-link:hover,
  .mobile-nav-link:active {
    background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
    color: var(--brand-navy);
  }

  .mobile-drawer-actions {
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  }

  .mobile-drawer-btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-image-frame img {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .methodology-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .dual-editorial-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .team-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .contact-page-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }

  .site-header .nav-container {
    min-height: 74px;
    height: auto;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .site-header .brand-link {
    width: auto;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .site-logo {
    width: 175px;
    max-width: 185px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    width: auto;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    width: 195px;
    max-width: 210px;
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .services-editorial-grid,
  .cases-editorial-grid,
  .team-editorial-grid,
  .dual-editorial-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .editorial-surface-panel {
    padding-right: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .behind-editorial-wrapper {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  .footer-link {
    min-height: 38px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-trust-metrics {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .cta-editorial-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .cta-editorial-inner > div:last-child {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-editorial-inner > div:last-child .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .workflow-grid,
  .who-for-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .page-hero {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 2.75rem 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-row-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }

  .modal-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
    max-height: 92vh;
  }

  .modal-close-btn {
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .site-header .nav-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.45rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  }

  .hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-image-frame img {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .service-card-action {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .service-card-action .btn-link {
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  .case-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .behind-editorial-wrapper {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .scenario-nav-row {
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .scenario-tab-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .leader-portrait-wrap {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .leader-info-wrap {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .consent-banner {
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .consent-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .consent-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 44px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-bottom-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .site-header .nav-container {
    padding: 0 0.85rem;
  }

  .site-logo {
    width: 165px;
    max-width: 175px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 8vw, 2.2rem);
  }

  .modal-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISUAL STORYTELLING, EDITORIAL COMPOSITIONS & INTERACTION LAYER
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Staggered Editorial Reveal Animations */
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroVisualReveal {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.985);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.hero-stagger-1 {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards 0.08s;
}
.hero-stagger-2 {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards 0.18s;
}
.hero-stagger-3 {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards 0.32s;
}
.hero-stagger-4 {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards 0.44s;
}
.hero-stagger-5 {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards 0.56s;
}
.hero-stagger-visual {
  animation: heroVisualReveal 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards 0.28s;
}

/* Hero Editorial Frame & Status Chip */
.hero-editorial-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.14), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  background-color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.hero-status-chip {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.status-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
  }
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #172554;
}

.hero-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-editorial-frame:hover .hero-main-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hero-caption-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background-color: #172554;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-caption-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  background-color: var(--brand-lime);
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  border-radius: 3px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-caption-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Editorial Split Grid (What Assista Does & Why Assista) */
.editorial-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.editorial-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.editorial-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  cursor: default;
}

.feature-icon-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-color: rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.12);
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease-out, background-color 0.35s ease-out, border-color 0.35s ease-out, box-shadow 0.35s ease-out, color 0.35s ease-out;
}

.feature-icon-badge svg,
.feature-icon-badge .feature-icon-svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease-out;
}

.icon-accent-lime {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease-out, filter 0.35s ease-out;
}

/* Subtle hover interaction: 2px lift, subtle saturation, lime border/accent highlight, soft shadow */
.editorial-feature-item:hover .feature-icon-badge,
.feature-icon-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-color: rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.13);
  border-color: rgba(184, 240, 0, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -4px rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.12);
}

.editorial-feature-item:hover .feature-icon-badge .icon-accent-lime,
.feature-icon-badge:hover .icon-accent-lime {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(184, 240, 0, 0.85));
  transform: scale(1.15);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.feature-item-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.feature-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Editorial Photo Card */
.editorial-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.editorial-photo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px -12px rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.16);
}

.photo-card-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #172554;
}

.editorial-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.editorial-photo-card:hover .editorial-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.photo-card-chip {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.1);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.photo-card-caption {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

/* Visual Service Cards */
.visual-service-card {
  padding: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-thumb-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #172554;
}

.service-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.visual-service-card:hover .service-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.service-discipline-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  background-color: rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--brand-lime);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Industries Visual Grid */
.industries-visual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.industry-visual-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.industry-visual-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.2);
}

.industry-card-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #172554;
}

.industry-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.industry-visual-card:hover .industry-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.industry-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(23, 37, 84, 0) 60%, rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.3) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.industry-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.industry-card-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.industry-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.industry-visual-card:hover .industry-card-title {
  color: #1e3a8a;
}

.industry-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.industry-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.industry-visual-card:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Connected Process Track ("How We Work") */
.connected-process-track {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.process-track-line-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-track-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-track-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy);
  transition: width 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.process-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-step-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.process-node-indicator {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.process-node-num {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step-node.step-active .process-node-indicator {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy);
  border-color: var(--brand-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.25);
}

.process-step-node.step-active .process-node-num {
  color: var(--brand-lime);
}

.process-node-content {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  flex: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step-node:hover .process-node-content {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.18);
}

.process-node-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.process-node-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-node-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Visual Layouts */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .industries-visual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .process-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .process-track-line-wrapper {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .editorial-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .editorial-split-visual {
    order: 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .industries-visual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .process-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .service-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  touch-action: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY: PREFERS-REDUCED-MOTION
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001s !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001s !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  
  .site-header,
  .hero-eyebrow,
  .hero-title-text,
  .hero-lead,
  .hero-cta-group,
  .hero-trust-metrics,
  .hero-image-frame,
  .hero-editorial-frame,
  .hero-stagger-1,
  .hero-stagger-2,
  .hero-stagger-3,
  .hero-stagger-4,
  .hero-stagger-5,
  .hero-stagger-visual,
  .editorial-photo-card,
  .industry-visual-card,
  .process-step-node,
  .feature-icon-badge,
  .icon-accent-lime,
  .reveal-on-scroll,
  .image-editorial-reveal,
  .consent-banner {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
  }

  .hero-image-frame img,
  .hero-main-img,
  .editorial-img,
  .service-thumb-img,
  .industry-card-img {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .caption-tag::before,
  .status-pulse-dot {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .scroll-progress-track {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  .pillars-progress-line,
  .process-track-progress {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}