/*
Theme Name: Northline Growth
Theme URI: https://northlinegrowth.com/
Author: Northline Growth
Description: A premium, high-contrast, image-rich theme for Northline Growth.
Version: 1.0.0
Text Domain: northline-growth
*/

/* ===================================================
   CSS VARIABLES
   =================================================== */
:root {
    /* Brand Colors from Logo */
    --navy: #13253F;
    --navy-deep: #0b1a2d;
    --sage: #5F877B;
    --sage-light: #7da396;
    --sage-dark: #4a6e63;
    --slate: #4C5F70;

    /* Extended Palette for Rich Sections */
    --charcoal: #1a1a1a;
    --off-white: #f8f9fa;
    --cream: #f0ede6;
    --warm-gray: #e8e5df;
    --accent-gold: #c9a84c;
    --accent-coral: #e07a5f;
    --teal-dark: #0d2f2f;

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Bebas Neue', 'Impact', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Raleway', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --section-padding: 120px;
    --container-width: 1320px;
    --spacing-sm: 20px;
    --spacing-md: 40px;
    --spacing-lg: 80px;

    /* Text Colors */
    --text-dark: #1a1a1a;
    --text-light: #6b7280;

    /* Background Aliases */
    --bg-light: #f8f9fa;
    --dark-teal: #0d2f2f;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--navy);
    background-color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

/* ===================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   =================================================== */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.section-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 650px;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* ===================================================
   LAYOUT
   =================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

/* ===================================================
   BUTTONS
   =================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 18px 45px;
    border: 2px solid;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: #fff;
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-sage {
    background: var(--sage);
    border-color: var(--sage);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-sage:hover {
    background: var(--sage-dark);
    border-color: var(--sage-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(95, 135, 123, 0.4);
}

.btn-navy {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-navy:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
}

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

.btn-outline-sage:hover {
    background: var(--sage);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ===================================================
   HEADER
   =================================================== */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 20px 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    background: transparent;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(19, 37, 63, 0.97);
    padding: 12px 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.site-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.site-logo span {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 5px;
    display: block;
    color: var(--sage-light);
    margin-top: -3px;
}

/* Header Phone Number */
.header-phone {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.header-phone:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* When header is scrolled (navy bg) — keep white, add glow */
.site-header.scrolled .header-phone {
    color: #fff;
}

.header-cta {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-cta:hover {
    background: var(--sage);
    border-color: var(--sage);
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.desktop-nav .nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 35px;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-menu a {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-menu a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--sage-light);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-menu a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Desktop Dropdown */
.menu-item-has-children {
    position: relative;
}

.menu-item-has-children .sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: -20px;
    background: rgba(19, 37, 63, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    min-width: 200px;
    padding: 15px 0;
    list-style: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--sage);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 100;
}

.menu-item-has-children:hover .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.menu-item-has-children .sub-menu li {
    list-style: none;
}

.menu-item-has-children .sub-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.menu-item-has-children .sub-menu a:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--sage-light);
}

.menu-item-has-children .sub-menu a::after {
    display: none;
}

/* Hamburger Button */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px;
    z-index: 1100;
    position: relative;
}

.hamburger-line {
    display: block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #fff;
    margin: 6px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.header-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Mobile Nav Overlay */
.mobile-nav-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(19, 37, 63, 0.98);
    z-index: 1050;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-inner ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.mobile-nav-inner ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mobile-nav-inner ul li a {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.mobile-nav-inner ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--sage-light);
}

/* Mobile nav sub-menus */
.mobile-nav-inner .sub-menu {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 5px 0 10px;
}

.mobile-nav-inner .sub-menu li {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.mobile-nav-inner .sub-menu li a {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.mobile-nav-inner .sub-menu li a:hover {
    color: var(--sage-light) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-inner .sub-menu li a::before {
    content: "— ";
    color: var(--accent-coral);
}

/* ===================================================
   HERO SECTION
   =================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--navy);
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(19, 37, 63, 0.85) 0%, rgba(19, 37, 63, 0.3) 60%, rgba(95, 135, 123, 0.2) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 0 40px;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 9rem);
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero .btn {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ===================================================
   COMPANY INTRO (Dark Background)
   =================================================== */
.intro-section {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.intro-section .section-label {
    color: var(--sage-light);
}

.intro-section .section-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.intro-section .section-subtitle {
    color: #b0b0b0;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* ===================================================
   FEATURED IN / TRUST BAR
   =================================================== */
.trust-bar {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.trust-bar .trust-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.trust-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-logos span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-logos span:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

/* ===================================================
   STRATEGY / SERVICES NUMBERED GRID
   =================================================== */
.strategy-section {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.strategy-intro {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.services-numbered {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
    gap: 0;
}

.service-num-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(19, 37, 63, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

.service-num-card:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.service-num-card:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

.service-num-card:hover .num {
    color: var(--sage-light);
}

.service-num-card:hover .service-name {
    color: #fff;
}

.service-num-card .num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--sage);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.service-num-card .service-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.service-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--navy);
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* ===================================================
   TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL
   =================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    background: var(--cream);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
}

.testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 450px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.testimonial-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.testimonial-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.testimonial-card .card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
    color: #fff;
}

.testimonial-card .card-overlay h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.testimonial-card .card-overlay p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ccc;
}

/* ===================================================
   CASE STUDIES / GROWTH STORIES
   =================================================== */
.case-studies-section {
    background: #fff;
}

.case-study-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.case-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 500px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.case-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.case-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.case-card .case-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(19, 37, 63, 0.95) 0%, rgba(19, 37, 63, 0.4) 40%, transparent 70%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    color: #fff;
}

.case-card .case-metric {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--sage-light);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.case-card .case-client {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.case-card .case-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #b0b0b0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===================================================
   FEATURED CASE STUDY (Split Screen)
   =================================================== */
.featured-case {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 600px;
}

.featured-case-content {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 80px 60px;
}

.featured-case-content .big-stat {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
    color: var(--sage);
    line-height: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.featured-case-content .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.featured-case-image {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-case-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.featured-case:hover .featured-case-image img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ===================================================
   PARTNERSHIP CTA (Sage Background)
   =================================================== */
.partnership-cta {
    background: var(--sage);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.partnership-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
    animation: subtlePulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes subtlePulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.partnership-cta .section-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.partnership-cta .btn-ghost {
    border-color: #fff;
}

/* ===================================================
   KUDOS / TECH PLATFORM SECTION (Dark Teal)
   =================================================== */
.kudos-section {
    background: var(--teal-dark);
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.kudos-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.kudos-text .section-label {
    color: var(--sage-light);
}

.kudos-mockup {
    position: relative;
}

.kudos-mockup img {
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.kudos-mockup::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border: 2px solid var(--sage);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

/* ===================================================
   WHAT WE DO BEST (3-Column Grid)
   =================================================== */
.services-grid-section {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

.services-three-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.services-column {
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.services-column:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.services-column h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--sage-light);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.services-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.services-column ul li {
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.services-column ul li:hover {
    color: #fff;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

/* ===================================================
   EXECUTIVE QUOTE
   =================================================== */
.exec-quote {
    background: var(--cream);
}

.exec-quote-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.exec-text blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 0 30px;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.exec-text cite {
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
}

.exec-photo {
    text-align: center;
}

.exec-photo img {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ===================================================
   AWARDS
   =================================================== */
.awards-section {
    background: var(--slate);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.awards-section .section-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.awards-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.award-badge {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.award-badge:hover {
    background: var(--sage);
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* ===================================================
   FINAL CTA (Big Bold)
   =================================================== */
.final-cta {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 500px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.final-cta-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.final-cta .cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(95, 135, 123, 0.92) 0%, rgba(19, 37, 63, 0.95) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.final-cta .cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    color: #fff;
}

.final-cta .section-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

/* ===================================================
   WORKPLACE AWARD (Split Layout)
   =================================================== */
.workplace-award {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 500px;
}

.award-left {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.award-left img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.award-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(19, 37, 63, 0.7);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.award-right {
    background: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 60px 60px;
}

/* ===================================================
   KUDOS CTA BAR
   =================================================== */
.kudos-cta {
    background: var(--sage);
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.kudos-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -25%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ===================================================
   CULTURE IMAGE (Full Width)
   =================================================== */
.culture-image {
    line-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.culture-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

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

/* ===================================================
   FINAL CTA BAR (Accent Color)
   =================================================== */
.final-cta-bar {
    background: var(--accent-coral);
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.final-cta-bar .btn-ghost {
    border-color: #fff;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.final-cta-bar .btn-ghost:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--accent-coral);
}

/* ===================================================
   NEWSLETTER SECTION (Split)
   =================================================== */
.newsletter-section {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.newsletter-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--sage-light) !important;
}

/* ===================================================
   SOLID NAVY BUTTON
   =================================================== */
.btn-solid-navy {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-solid-navy:hover {
    background: var(--sage);
    border-color: var(--sage);
}

/* ===================================================
   FOOTER
   =================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.footer-col p,
.footer-col a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 2;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--sage-light);
}

.footer-newsletter input[type="email"] {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-newsletter input[type="email"]:focus {
    border-color: var(--sage);
}

.footer-newsletter button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    background: var(--sage);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-newsletter button:hover {
    background: var(--sage-dark);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 30px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--sage);
    border-color: var(--sage);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ===================================================
   INNER HERO (MaxConnect Style)
   =================================================== */
.inner-hero {
    background-color: var(--accent-coral);
    position: relative;
    padding: 160px 0 0;
    min-height: 450px;
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.inner-hero .hero-bg-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 15vw, 15rem);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 5px;
}

.inner-hero-inner {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.inner-hero .hero-left {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 40px 5% 40px 10%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.inner-hero .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 0.9;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 600px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.inner-hero .hero-right {
    flex: 1;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 60px 10% 60px 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.inner-hero .hero-desc {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0;
}

.inner-hero .hero-accent-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-coral);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Responsive inner hero */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .inner-hero {
        padding: 120px 0 0;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .inner-hero-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .inner-hero .hero-left {
        padding: 30px 5%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .inner-hero .hero-right {
        padding: 40px 5%;
    }

    .inner-hero .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 5rem);
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   =================================================== */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide-down {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-30px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.slide-down.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-60px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.slide-left.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.slide-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(60px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.slide-right.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.scale-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.scale-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Stagger children */
.stagger-children>* {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.stagger-children.visible>*:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.stagger-children.visible>*:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.stagger-children.visible>*:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.stagger-children.visible>*:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.stagger-children.visible>*:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

.stagger-children.visible>*:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.stagger-children.visible>*:nth-child(7) {
    transition-delay: 0.7s;
}

.stagger-children.visible>* {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.stagger-children.visible>* {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===================================================
   PARALLAX UTILITY
   =================================================== */
.parallax-bg {
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

/* ===================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   =================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --section-padding: 80px;
    }

    .featured-case {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .kudos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .services-three-col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .services-column {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .desktop-nav {
        display: none;
    }

    .desktop-only {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: block;
    }

    .workplace-award {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .exec-quote-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .exec-text blockquote {
        margin: 0 auto 30px;
    }

    .newsletter-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --section-padding: 60px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .case-study-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .testimonial-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .service-num-card {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(19, 37, 63, 0.08);
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .culture-image img {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .final-cta-bar .container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .mobile-nav-inner ul li a {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   SERVICE DETAIL PAGES
   =================================================== */

.service-hero-photo {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 500px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.service-hero-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.service-intro .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}
.service-intro-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Category label */
.cat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--accent-coral);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    display: block;
}

/* Service category cards grid */
.service-cat-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}
.service-cat-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 40px 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(19,37,63,0.06);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-coral);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.service-cat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(19,37,63,0.12);
}
.cat-card-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.cat-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cat-card-desc {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Case study break (shared with verticals) */
.service-case-break,
.vertical-case-study {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 480px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 80px 0;
}
.case-break-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(13,47,47,0.93) 0%, rgba(13,47,47,0.75) 100%);
}
.case-break-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 10%;
}
.case-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.case-stat-block {
    min-width: 0;
}
.case-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
    color: var(--accent-coral);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.case-stat-label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 8px;
    max-width: 200px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Final CTA dark section */
.service-final-cta {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* ===================================================
   VERTICAL PAGES
   =================================================== */

/* Full-width image hero */
.vertical-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.vertical-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,37,63,0.88) 0%, rgba(13,37,63,0.4) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 100%);
}
.vertical-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 10%;
}

/* Strategy dual-color split */
.strategy-split {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 320px;
}
.strategy-split-left {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 70px 6% 70px 10%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}
.strategy-split-right {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--accent-coral);
    padding: 70px 10% 70px 6%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Solutions numbered grid */
.solutions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}
.solution-block {
    padding: 40px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-coral);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(19,37,63,0.06);
}
.solution-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--sage-light);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.solution-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.solution-desc {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================================
   VERTICALS SECTION ON SERVICES HUB
   =================================================== */
.verticals-section {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}
.verticals-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}
.vertical-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
}
.vertical-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    display: block;
}
.vertical-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.vertical-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,37,63,0.92) 0%, rgba(13,37,63,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.vertical-card:hover .vertical-card-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(224,122,95,0.9) 0%, rgba(224,122,95,0.5) 60%, transparent 100%);
}
.vertical-card-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.vertical-card-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--sage-light);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===================================================
   RESPONSIVE — NEW SECTIONS
   =================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .service-cat-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .solutions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    .strategy-split {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .strategy-split-left,
    .strategy-split-right {
        padding: 50px 7%;
    }
    .verticals-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .vertical-hero {
        min-height: 70vh;
    }
    .case-stats-row {
        gap: 30px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .verticals-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .case-break-content {
        padding: 0 6%;
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   VERTICAL PAGES — NEW SECTIONS (MaxConnect Parity)
   =================================================== */

/* --- Strategy Pillars (3-4 cards) --- */
.vertical-pillars {
    background: var(--off-white);
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}
.pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}
.pillar-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 45px 35px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(19,37,63,0.06);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--sage);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(19,37,63,0.12);
}
.pillar-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.pillar-desc {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Article Teaser --- */
.article-teaser {
    padding: 60px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(19,37,63,0.06);
}
.article-teaser-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
}
.article-teaser-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--accent-coral);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.article-teaser-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
}
.article-teaser .btn-ghost {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Partner / Client Logos --- */
.partner-logos {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.logos-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px 50px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}
.logo-item {
    width: 120px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(19,37,63,0.06);
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--slate);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.logo-item:hover {
    background: rgba(19,37,63,0.12);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* --- Vertical Testimonials (3 quotes) --- */
.vertical-testimonials {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    color: #fff;
}
.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}
.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--sage);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.testimonial-quote::before {
    content: '\201C';
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    color: var(--sage);
    line-height: 0;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.testimonial-author {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* --- Single Testimonial Quote Block (Template B) --- */
.testimonial-quote-block {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.tqb-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
}
.tqb-quote::before {
    content: '\201C';
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    color: var(--sage);
    display: block;
    line-height: 0.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.tqb-author {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.tqb-role {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* --- Case Study Cards (3 side-by-side, Template B) --- */
.case-study-cards-section {
    background: var(--off-white);
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}
.cs-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}
.cs-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 45px 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(19,37,63,0.06);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-coral);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
}
.cs-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(19,37,63,0.12);
}
.cs-card-company {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.cs-card-metric {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--accent-coral);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cs-card-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --- Action Hero (Template B) --- */
.vertical-hero-action {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 85vh;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 160px 20px 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vertical-hero-action::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(95,135,123,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 80%, rgba(224,122,95,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.vha-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
}
.vha-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--sage-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.vha-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem);
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin: 0 0 25px;
}
.vha-sub {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.btn-coral {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--accent-coral);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-coral);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-coral:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
}

/* --- Strategy With Tagline (Template B) --- */
.strategy-tagline {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    color: #fff;
}
.strategy-tagline-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
}
.strategy-tagline .section-label {
    color: var(--sage-light);
}
.strategy-tagline h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin: 15px 0 10px;
    line-height: 1.05;
}
.strategy-tagline .tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--accent-coral);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.strategy-tagline p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    max-width: 700px;
}

/* --- Featured In-Depth Case Study (Template B) --- */
.featured-case-study {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 550px;
    background: var(--cream);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.fcs-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 80px 10%;
}
.fcs-text .section-label {
    color: var(--accent-coral);
}
.fcs-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin: 15px 0;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.fcs-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.fcs-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.fcs-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--accent-coral);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.fcs-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 6px;
    max-width: 180px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.fcs-image {
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(19,37,63,0.15);
}
.fcs-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* --- Three-Step Process --- */
.three-step-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}
.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}
.step-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    position: relative;
}
.step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: rgba(19,37,63,0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.step-desc {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}
.step-card + .step-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 1px;
    height: 60%;
    background: rgba(19,37,63,0.1);
}

/* --- Agency Credentials --- */
.agency-credentials {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.credentials-badges {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.credential-badge {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.credential-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #fff;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.credential-icon:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
.credential-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- Award Logo Bar --- */
.award-logos-bar {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
}
.award-logos-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px 45px;
}
.award-logo-item {
    width: 100px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(19,37,63,0.05);
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--slate);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.award-logo-item:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* --- Vertical Contact Form (Embedded) --- */
.vertical-form-section {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    color: #fff;
}
.vertical-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}
.vf-text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin: 0 0 15px;
    line-height: 1.05;
}
.vf-text p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.vf-form input,
.vf-form textarea,
.vf-form select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.vf-form input:focus,
.vf-form textarea:focus,
.vf-form select:focus {
    border-color: var(--sage);
}
.vf-form input::placeholder,
.vf-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.vf-form .btn-coral {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.vf-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
}

/* --- Vertical Newsletter (Pre-Footer) --- */
.vertical-newsletter {
    background: var(--sage);
    padding: 70px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vertical-newsletter::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -25%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.vn-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.vn-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.vn-text p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.vn-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vn-form input[type="email"] {
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    min-width: 280px;
    outline: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.vn-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.vn-form input[type="email"]:focus {
    border-color: #fff;
}
.vn-form button {
    padding: 14px 30px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.vn-form button:hover {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
}

/* --- Second Case Study (Reuses vertical-case-study styles) --- */
.vertical-case-study-alt {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 480px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 80px 0;
}
.vertical-case-study-alt .case-break-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(19,37,63,0.93) 0%, rgba(19,37,63,0.75) 100%);
}

/* ===================================================
   RESPONSIVE — NEW VERTICAL SECTIONS
   =================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .cs-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .fcs-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 60px 7%;
    }
    .steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .step-card + .step-card::before {
        display: none;
    }
    .vertical-form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-teaser-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .vn-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .vn-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .vn-form input[type="email"] {
        min-width: auto;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .vn-form button {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .fcs-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    .credentials-badges {
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .vf-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .logos-grid {
        gap: 20px 30px;
    }
    .logo-item {
        width: 100px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
}
/* ==========================================
   SERVICES HUB PAGE STYLES (Redesign)
   ========================================== */

/* Services Grid (Dark Section) */
.services-grid-hub {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 60px 40px;
}

.service-hub-card {
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.hub-card-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hub-card-line {
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-coral);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hub-card-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Maximize Potential Grid */
.maximize-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.maximize-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 50px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.maximize-icon {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.maximize-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.maximize-desc {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Services Hub */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .services-grid-hub {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2 columns on tablet */
    }
    
    .maximize-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* 1 column on tablet */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .services-grid-hub {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* 1 column on mobile */
    }
    
    .maximize-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   INSIGHTS & NEWS PAGE STYLES (MATCHING MAXCONNECT)
   ========================================== */

.insights-page {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

/* Hero Title */
.insights-hero {
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
}

.insights-page-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-coral);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Featured Section */
.insights-featured-section {
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 60% 35%;
    gap: 5%;
}

.featured-main-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 500px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.featured-main-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.featured-main-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 40px;
    width: 100%;
}

.post-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--accent-coral);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.featured-main-title {
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.featured-main-title a {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-main-title a:hover {
    color: var(--sage-light);
}

.featured-read-more {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    color: #fff;
}
.featured-read-more:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
}

/* Side Featured Posts */
.side-heading {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-coral);
}

.side-post-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.side-post-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    align-items: center;
}

.side-post-thumb {
    width: 120px;
    height: 90px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.side-post-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.side-post-title {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.side-post-card:hover .side-post-title {
    color: var(--accent-coral);
}

.side-post-date {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Filter Bar */
.insights-filter-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.filter-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.insights-search-form {
    display: flex;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.search-field {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    outline: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.search-submit {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.category-dropdown {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-width: 200px;
}

/* Main Posts List */
.post-list-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 60px;
}

.insight-list-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.insight-list-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.list-item-thumb {
    width: 40%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: block;
}

.list-item-content {
    width: 60%;
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.list-item-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.post-date {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.list-item-title {
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.list-item-title a {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.list-item-title a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-coral);
}

.list-item-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Pagination */
.insights-pagination {
    margin-top: 80px;
    text-align: center;
}

.insights-pagination .nav-links {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.insights-pagination .page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 15px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.insights-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-color: var(--navy);
}

.insights-pagination .page-numbers.current {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--navy);
}

/* Bottom CTA */
.insights-bottom-cta {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 100px 0;
    color: #fff;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.insights-bottom-cta .cta-heading {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.insights-bottom-cta .cta-desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.insights-bottom-cta .cta-btn {
    background: var(--accent-coral);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.insights-bottom-cta .cta-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-coral);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .featured-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .featured-main-card {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .insight-list-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .list-item-thumb {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .list-item-content {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0 20px 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .filter-bar-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .insights-search-form {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .insights-page-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .list-item-title a {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────
   CONTACT PAGE
────────────────────────────────── */

/* ─── Contact Form ─── */
.ng-contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}
.ng-contact-form *, .ng-contact-form *::before, .ng-contact-form *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ng-contact-form .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}
.ng-contact-form .form-row-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}
.ng-contact-form input[type="text"],
.ng-contact-form input[type="email"],
.ng-contact-form input[type="tel"],
.ng-contact-form select,
.ng-contact-form textarea {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border: 1px solid #d0d5dd;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: #f9fafb;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s;
    outline: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    margin: 0;
}
.ng-contact-form input:focus,
.ng-contact-form select:focus,
.ng-contact-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-coral);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(200,100,80,0.12);
    background: #fff;
}
.ng-contact-form input::placeholder,
.ng-contact-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: #98a2b3;
    font-weight: 400;
}
.ng-contact-form select {
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #98a2b3;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23667085' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    background-color: #f9fafb;
    padding-right: 42px;
}
.ng-contact-form select:valid { color: var(--navy); }
.ng-contact-form textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 130px;
}
.ng-contact-form button[type="submit"] {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    background: var(--accent-coral);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    margin-top: 8px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ng-contact-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.ng-contact-form button[type="submit"]:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
}
.ng-contact-form .form-message {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    text-align: center;
}
.ng-contact-form .form-message.success {
    background: #ecfdf5;
    color: #065f46;
    border: 1px solid #6ee7b7;
}
.ng-contact-form .form-message.error {
    background: #fef2f2;
    color: #991b1b;
    border: 1px solid #fca5a5;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact-section .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .contact-section > div[style*="position: absolute"] { display: none !important; }
    .contact-info { padding: 40px 25px !important; }
    .contact-form-wrap { padding: 40px 25px !important; }
    .ng-contact-form .form-row,
    .ng-contact-form .form-row-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* Read More Link (Blog posts) */
.read-more-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-coral);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, letter-spacing 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-link:hover {
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
}

/* No Results Block */
.no-results .btn-coral {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    background: var(--accent-coral);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.no-results .btn-coral:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
}

/* Clear Filters */
.clear-filters {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Contact Section Grid responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact-section .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .contact-section > div[style*="position: absolute"] {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .contact-info {
        padding: 40px 30px !important;
    }
    .contact-form-wrap {
        padding: 40px 30px !important;
    }
    .ng-contact-form > div[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   KUDOS PLATFORM PAGE — ADDITIONAL SECTIONS
   =================================================== */

/* Case study cards for Kudos */
.kudos-cases-section {
    background: var(--off-white);
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}
.kudos-cases-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}
.kudos-case-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(19,37,63,0.06);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--sage);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.kudos-case-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.kc-company {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.kc-metric {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--accent-coral);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.kc-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Customer Journey Section (Dark) */
.kudos-journey {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: #fff;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}
.kudos-journey-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Kudos Score / Benchmarking */
.kudos-benchmark {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    color: #fff;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}
.benchmark-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.benchmark-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--sage);
}
.benchmark-card h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.benchmark-card p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Digital Footprint */
.kudos-footprint {
    background: #fff;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-section {
    background: var(--off-white);
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}
.faq-list {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
}
.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(19,37,63,0.1);
}
.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 22px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--accent-coral);
}
.faq-question::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-question::after {
    content: '−';
}
.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 300px;
    padding-bottom: 22px;
}
.faq-answer p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Kudos Awards Row */
.kudos-awards {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.kudos-awards-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 60px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.kudos-award-item {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 200px;
}
.kudos-award-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.kudos-award-icon:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
.kudos-award-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--navy);
}
.kudos-award-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* ===================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — ADDITIONAL SECTIONS
   =================================================== */
.about-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.about-stat {
    text-align: center;
}
.about-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--accent-coral);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.about-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.fun-stats-section {
    background: var(--sage);
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}
.fun-stats-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 80px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.fun-stat {
    text-align: center;
}
.fun-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
}
.fun-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin-top: 8px;
    max-width: 160px;
}
.employee-quote {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ===================================================
   RESPONSIVE — NEW PAGE SECTIONS
   =================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .kudos-cases-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .kudos-journey-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .benchmark-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-stats-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .fun-stats-grid {
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .kudos-awards-grid {
        gap: 30px;
    }
}