/* =============================================================
   Georges Rayess — Operator Console (Light)
   Drives all pages except index.html (which is self-contained).
   Same class names as the previous design system; new values
   and treatments matching the new homepage at /
   ============================================================= */

:root {
  /* Surfaces */
  --color-bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-secondary: #F8F9FB;
  --color-bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-elevated: #F0F2F5;
  --color-bg-dark-panel: #0A0D14;            /* for image-showcase wrappers */
  --color-bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --color-bg-glass-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);

  /* Foreground */
  --color-text-primary: #0F172A;
  --color-text-secondary: #475569;
  --color-text-muted: #64748B;
  --color-text-dim: #94A3B8;

  /* Accents (preserved hex; teal slightly deeper for AA on white) */
  --color-accent-primary: #C94F2E;           /* Burnt Ember — problem state */
  --color-accent-primary-deep: #A03E20;
  --color-accent-secondary: #0A8478;         /* Circuit Teal — solved state */
  --color-accent-hot: #E8A020;               /* Signal Amber — sparingly */
  --color-accent-lime: #6D8A70;              /* Dry Sage — rare */

  /* Gradients (kept; used selectively) */
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #C94F2E 0%, #A03E20 100%);
  --gradient-cta: var(--color-accent-primary);
  --gradient-card: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 79, 46, 0.04), rgba(10, 132, 120, 0.04));
  --gradient-glow: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(201, 79, 46, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);

  /* Borders */
  --border-light: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --border-medium: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
  --border-strong: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.20);
  --border-accent: 1px solid rgba(201, 79, 46, 0.20);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
  --shadow-glow: 0 12px 32px rgba(201, 79, 46, 0.22);

  /* Tints (semi-transparent fills) */
  --tint-orange-soft: rgba(201, 79, 46, 0.06);
  --tint-orange: rgba(201, 79, 46, 0.12);
  --tint-teal-soft: rgba(10, 132, 120, 0.06);
  --tint-teal: rgba(10, 132, 120, 0.14);

  /* Fonts */
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Consolas, monospace;

  /* Type scale */
  --text-xs: 0.75rem;
  --text-sm: 0.875rem;
  --text-base: 1rem;
  --text-lg: 1.125rem;
  --text-xl: 1.25rem;
  --text-2xl: 1.5rem;
  --text-3xl: 1.875rem;
  --text-4xl: 2.25rem;
  --text-5xl: 3rem;
  --text-6xl: 3.75rem;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1: 0.25rem; --space-2: 0.5rem; --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem; --space-5: 1.25rem; --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem; --space-10: 2.5rem; --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem; --space-20: 5rem; --space-24: 6rem;

  /* Layout */
  --max-width: 1240px;
  --nav-height: 72px;

  /* Radii (less round than old design) */
  --border-radius-sm: 4px;
  --border-radius-md: 8px;
  --border-radius-lg: 12px;
  --border-radius-xl: 20px;
  --border-radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-fast: 150ms var(--ease-out);
  --transition-base: 250ms var(--ease-out);
  --transition-slow: 400ms var(--ease-out);
}

/* --- Reset / base --- */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
html.lenis, html.lenis body { height: auto; }
.lenis.lenis-smooth { scroll-behavior: auto; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--color-accent-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
a:hover { color: var(--color-accent-primary-deep); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
::selection { background: var(--color-accent-primary); color: white; }

/* --- Background (replaces .bg-glow + .bg-grid; rendered via body) --- */
body::before {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 30%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
}
body::after {
  content: ""; position: fixed; top: -30%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%); width: 1400px; height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, var(--tint-orange) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0.45; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; filter: blur(60px);
}
.bg-glow, .bg-grid { display: none; }     /* legacy elements — superseded by body pseudos */

/* --- Custom cursor (removed in new design) --- */
.cursor { display: none !important; }

/* --- Navigation --- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-height); z-index: 40;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-8);
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: var(--border-light);
  transition: background var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}
.nav.scrolled { background: var(--color-bg-glass-hover); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; gap: var(--space-6); }
.nav__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-primary); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
}
.nav__logo::before {
  content: "GR";
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border: var(--border-strong); border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-bg-primary); color: var(--color-accent-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
/* If the logo already has text content "GR", hide the ::before mark to avoid duplication */
.nav__logo:empty::before, .nav__logo.nav__logo--marked::before { content: "GR"; }

.nav__links { display: flex; gap: var(--space-8); align-items: center; }
.nav__link { color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; position: relative; padding: var(--space-2) 0; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.nav__link:hover, .nav__link--active { color: var(--color-text-primary); }
.nav__link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--color-accent-primary); border-radius: 1px;
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
}
.nav__link:hover::after, .nav__link--active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav__cta {
  background: var(--color-text-primary); color: #fff !important;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.nav__cta:hover { background: var(--color-accent-primary); border-color: var(--color-accent-primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); transform: translateY(-1px); color: #fff; }

.nav__hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; padding: var(--space-2); }
.nav__hamburger span { width: 18px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--color-text-primary); border-radius: 1px; transition: var(--transition-base); }

/* --- Layout --- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-6); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .container { padding: 0 var(--space-8); } }
.section { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: var(--space-20) 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--color-bg-secondary); }
.section--hero { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-16)); min-height: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .section--hero { min-height: 80vh; } }

/* --- Typography --- */
.heading-1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.035em; color: var(--color-text-primary); }
.heading-2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: var(--color-text-primary); }
.heading-3 { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.heading-4 { font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-primary) 0%, var(--color-accent-primary-deep) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}
.text-secondary { color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.text-muted { color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 0; background: transparent; border: 0; border-radius: 0;
}

.lead { font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--color-text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 640px; }

/* --- Kinetic typography (neutralized — old animations dropped) --- */
.word { display: inline; overflow: visible; vertical-align: baseline; }
.word-inner { display: inline; transform: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }

/* --- Cards --- */
.card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.card:hover { border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% -20%, var(--tint-orange), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition-base); pointer-events: none;
}
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.card__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--tint-orange);
  border: 1px solid var(--tint-orange);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-accent-primary);
  position: relative;
}
.card__title { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.02em; position: relative; }
.card__text { color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: 1.6; position: relative; }

.card--flagship { border-color: rgba(201, 79, 46, 0.18); }
.flagship-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-self: flex-start; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent-primary); background: var(--tint-orange);
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4); position: relative;
}

.card__engagement {
  margin-top: var(--space-4); padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: var(--border-light);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-dim); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  position: relative;
}

/* --- Grid --- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--text-sm);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base); text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--color-accent-primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(201, 79, 46, 0.28); color: #fff; }
.btn--secondary { background: var(--color-bg-card); color: var(--color-text-primary); border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn--secondary:hover { background: var(--color-bg-secondary); border-color: var(--color-text-secondary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); color: var(--color-text-primary); }
.btn--lg { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6); font-size: var(--text-base); }
.btn--link { background: none; padding: 0; color: var(--color-accent-primary); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.btn--link:hover { color: var(--color-accent-primary-deep); }

/* --- Proof Bar --- */
.proof-bar {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-top: var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: var(--border-light);
}
.proof-bar__item { text-align: left; }
.proof-bar__value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.proof-bar__label { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

/* --- Section Header --- */
.section-header { text-align: left; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-12); }
.section-header .lead { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-header { margin-left: 0; }
}

/* --- FAQ (preserves old JS — adds .open class via main.js) --- */
.faq-item {
  border: var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16); }
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--tint-orange); background: var(--color-bg-secondary); }
.faq-question {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6); cursor: pointer;
  font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  background: none; border: none; width: 100%; text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--color-accent-primary); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: var(--border-strong); border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--color-accent-primary); border-color: var(--color-accent-primary); color: #fff; }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-out), padding 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 400px; padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-5); }
.faq-answer p { color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: 1.65; }

/* --- Case study card --- */
.case-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16); }
.case-card__tag {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent-secondary);
  background: var(--tint-teal);
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.case-card__title { font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.case-card__result { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--space-3); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.case-card__metric {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent-secondary); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.case-card__metric-label { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* --- CTA section --- */
.cta-section {
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-8);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; right: -10%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--tint-orange) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none; filter: blur(40px);
}
.cta-section > * { position: relative; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .cta-section { padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-12); }
}

/* --- Service category --- */
.service-category { margin-bottom: var(--space-16); }
.service-category__header {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-accent-primary);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 79, 46, 0.16);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.service-card__for {
  font-style: italic; color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

/* --- Fit list --- */
.fit-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.fit-list li {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--text-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.fit-list li span {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--tint-teal); color: var(--color-accent-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
}
.fit-list--no li span { background: var(--tint-orange); color: var(--color-accent-primary); }

/* --- Form --- */
.form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.form-label { display: block; font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-text-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select {
  width: 100%; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-bg-card); border: var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text-primary); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--text-base);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--color-accent-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--tint-orange);
}
.form-textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.form-select { appearance: auto; }

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  border-top: var(--border-light);
  padding: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.footer__brand-text { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: var(--text-sm); margin-top: var(--space-3); max-width: 300px; line-height: 1.55; }
.footer__heading { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.footer__link { display: block; color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--text-sm); padding: var(--space-1) 0; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.footer__link:hover { color: var(--color-text-primary); }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: var(--border-light); padding-top: var(--space-6);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-text-dim); font-family: var(--font-mono);
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3);
}

/* --- Page header (used by /about, /services, /case-studies, /blog, /contact) --- */
.page-header {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-16));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  text-align: left;
}
.page-header .container > .label { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }

/* --- Hero visual wrap (used for image-showcase containers on guide/service pages) --- */
.hero-visual-wrap {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 1200 / 630;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark-panel);
  border: var(--border-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hero-visual-wrap--wide { aspect-ratio: 21/9; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; }
.hero-visual-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

/* --- Animated shapes (removed in new design) --- */
.animated-shape, .shape-1, .shape-2, .shape-3 { display: none; }

/* --- Client ticker (kept but restyled) --- */
.client-ticker {
  overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: var(--border-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}
.ticker-content {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-6);
  animation: scrollTicker 30s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.ticker-content .dot { color: var(--color-accent-primary); }
@keyframes scrollTicker {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - (var(--space-6) / 2))); }
}

/* --- Article / guide pages --- */
.sticky-cta-bar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1001;
  background: var(--color-accent-primary); color: #fff;
  text-align: center; padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-3);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(201, 79, 46, 0.3);
  font-family: var(--font-body); letter-spacing: 0;
}
.sticky-cta-bar a { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; font-weight: 600; }
.sticky-cta-bar a:hover { opacity: 0.9; }
.sticky-cta-bar + .nav { top: 36px; }
.sticky-cta-bar + .nav + main .page-header { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 36px + var(--space-12)); }

.article-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.article-meta__author { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.article-meta__separator { color: var(--color-text-dim); }

.article-toc {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.article-toc__title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.article-toc ol { list-style: decimal; padding-left: var(--space-5); margin: 0; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.article-toc li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.article-toc a {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.article-toc a:hover { color: var(--color-accent-primary); }

.article-body { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.article-body h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: var(--space-12); margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-8); border-top: var(--border-light);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.article-body h2:first-of-type { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }
.article-body h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-top: var(--space-8); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.article-body p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { padding-left: var(--space-6); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.article-body li { color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--text-base); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.article-body strong { color: var(--color-text-primary); font-weight: 600; }
.article-body code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.92em;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-primary); border: var(--border-light);
}
.article-body a { color: var(--color-accent-primary); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--tint-orange); text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.article-body a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--color-accent-primary); }

.article-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  border: var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-table th {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary); color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 600; text-align: left;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: var(--border-medium);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.article-table td {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  border-bottom: var(--border-light);
}
.article-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.article-table tr:hover td { background: var(--color-bg-secondary); }

.article-cta-box {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--tint-orange);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.article-cta-box::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; right: -10%;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--tint-orange) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none; filter: blur(40px);
}
.article-cta-box > * { position: relative; }
.article-cta-box h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 600; }
.article-cta-box p { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); color: var(--color-text-secondary); }

.article-key-takeaway {
  background: var(--tint-teal-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent-secondary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius-md) var(--border-radius-md) 0;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}
.article-key-takeaway p { margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: 1.65; }
.article-key-takeaway strong { color: var(--color-accent-secondary); }

/* --- Blog cards --- */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16); }
.blog-card__image { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; background: var(--color-bg-dark-panel); }
.blog-card__body { padding: var(--space-5); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); flex: 1; }
.blog-card__tag {
  align-self: flex-start; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent-primary); background: var(--tint-orange);
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}
.blog-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.blog-card__excerpt { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-secondary); line-height: 1.55; }
.blog-card__meta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-top: auto; }

/* --- Related work block (used on guide + service pages) --- */
.related-work { padding-top: var(--space-6); border-top: var(--border-light); }
.related-work h3 { font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.related-work .fit-list li { background: var(--color-bg-card); }

/* --- Author bio block on guides (preserved layout, restyled) --- */
.author-bio, .card.reveal[style*="display: flex"] {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* --- Animations / reveals --- */
@keyframes fadeInUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.animate-fade-up { opacity: 0; animation: fadeInUp 0.5s var(--ease-out) forwards; }
.animate-fade-up:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.animate-fade-up:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.16s; }
.animate-fade-up:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }

.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 64px; }
  .nav { padding: 0 var(--space-5); }
  .hero-visual-wrap { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
  .nav__links {
    display: none; position: absolute; top: var(--nav-height); left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--color-bg-glass-hover);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: var(--space-5);
    gap: var(--space-3);
    border-bottom: var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .nav__links.active { display: flex; }
  .nav__hamburger { display: flex; }
  .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proof-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }
  .section--hero { min-height: auto; padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-12)); padding-bottom: var(--space-12); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); text-align: center; }
  .cta-section { padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-5); }
  .section { padding: var(--space-12) 0; }
  .page-header { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-10)); padding-bottom: var(--space-8); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 var(--space-4); }
  .btn--lg { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .article-cta-box { padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5); }
}

/* --- Reduced motion --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .animate-fade-up { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
  .word-inner { transform: none; }
  .cursor { display: none !important; }
  .ticker-content { animation: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}