/* =========================================================
   RANK SPOT MEDIA - THEME
   Imports brand tokens from config.css, then defines:
   reset / base / layout / components / utilities
   The Google Fonts <link> is now emitted by includes/bootstrap.php
   so the font family can be swapped from config/site-config.php.
   ========================================================= */

@import url("./config.css");

/* ---------- RESET ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, p, figure, blockquote, dl, dd { margin: 0; }
ul[role="list"], ol[role="list"] { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
img, picture, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
input, button, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

/* ---------- BASE ---------- */
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); line-height: var(--lh-snug); }

p { line-height: var(--lh-body); }
.lead { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--c-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

::selection { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- A11Y ---------- */
.skip {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0;
  background: var(--c-ink); color: #fff; padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-md) 0; z-index: 999;
}
.skip:focus { left: 0; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--c-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---------- LAYOUT ---------- */
.container {
  width: min(100% - 40px, var(--container));
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.container-narrow {
  width: min(100% - 32px, var(--container-narrow));
  margin-inline: auto;
}
section { padding-block: var(--section-y); }
.section-tight { padding-block: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); }

/* ---------- HEADER ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--header-h);
  z-index: var(--z-header);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), height var(--dur) var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.is-stuck {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--c-line);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px -12px rgba(15,28,49,.18);
  height: calc(var(--header-h) - 8px);
}
.nav {
  width: min(100% - 40px, var(--container));
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px;
}
.nav__logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-right: auto; }
.nav__menu {
  display: none; gap: 28px;
}
.nav__menu a {
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium); color: var(--c-ink-2);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 2px;
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav__menu a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-accent));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: width var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav__menu a:hover,
.nav__menu a.is-active { color: var(--c-primary); }
.nav__menu a:hover::after,
.nav__menu a.is-active::after { width: 100%; }
.site-header.is-stuck .nav__menu a { color: var(--c-ink); }
.site-header.is-stuck .nav__menu a:hover,
.site-header.is-stuck .nav__menu a.is-active { color: var(--c-primary); }
.nav__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nav__signin { display: none; font-weight: var(--fw-medium); }

.nav__toggle {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); background: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}
.nav__toggle:hover { background: #fff; }

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .nav__menu { display: flex; }
  .nav__signin { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav__toggle { display: none; }
}

/* mobile drawer */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11,11,26,.4);
  z-index: var(--z-menu);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.mobile-menu__panel {
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: min(86vw, 360px);
  background: #fff;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open .mobile-menu__panel { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-menu__close {
  align-self: flex-end; width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill); border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.mobile-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 14px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi); font-size: 1.0625rem;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { background: var(--c-primary-050); color: var(--c-primary); }

/* ---------- LOGO ---------- */
.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), filter var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.logo > span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--c-ink) 0%, var(--c-primary) 55%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  transition: filter var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.logo:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.logo:hover > span { filter: brightness(1.08) saturate(1.15); }
.site-header.is-stuck .logo > span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--c-primary) 0%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
}
.logo__mark {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.logo:hover .logo__mark { transform: rotate(-6deg); }
/* Bind logo background rect to brand primary via CSS so config.css fully drives color. */
.logo__mark > rect:first-child { fill: var(--c-primary); }

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--c-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--c-primary-600); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-line);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--c-ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--light {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn--light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--dark {
  background: var(--c-ink); color: #fff;
}
.btn--dark:hover { background: #000; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 0.875rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 18px 28px; font-size: 1.0625rem; }
.btn__arrow { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- ICON BADGE ---------- */
.icon-badge {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--c-primary-100);
  color: var(--c-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.icon-badge--mint    { background: var(--c-pastel-mint);    color: #057a4a; }
.icon-badge--peach   { background: var(--c-pastel-peach);   color: #c84a18; }
.icon-badge--sky     { background: var(--c-pastel-sky);     color: #1e5fc7; }
.icon-badge--cream   { background: var(--c-pastel-cream);   color: #946700; }
.icon-badge--lavender{ background: var(--c-pastel-lavender); color: var(--c-primary); }

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 64px);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-y);
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before, .hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  animation: float 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero::before {
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #5B8EF0 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -120px; right: -80px;
}
.hero::after {
  width: 460px; height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #FFB7AB 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -180px; left: -120px;
  animation-delay: -6s;
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.05); }
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; gap: 64px;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 48px; }
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  color: var(--c-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: #ecf5ff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    animation: chip-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.eyebrow__dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(255,107,87,.18);
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-hero);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero h1 .grad-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary) 0%, #5B8EF0 50%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.hero__sub {
  font-size: var(--fs-lead);
  color: var(--c-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero__ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero__trust {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  color: var(--c-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.hero__avatars { display: inline-flex; }
.hero__avatars span {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-primary-100); border: 2px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -10px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: var(--fw-bold); color: var(--c-primary);
}
.hero__avatars span:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

/* ---------- BROWSER MOCKUP STACK ---------- */
.mock-stack {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(360px, 50vw, 520px);
}
.mock {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.mock__bar {
  height: 28px; background: #F5F5FA;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 0 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.mock__dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: #E0E0EA; }
.mock__dot:nth-child(1) { background: #FF6058; }
.mock__dot:nth-child(2) { background: #FFBD2D; }
.mock__dot:nth-child(3) { background: #28C940; }
.mock__url {
  margin-left: auto; font-size: 11px; color: var(--c-muted);
  background: #fff; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.mock__body { padding: 16px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.mock-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr 60px;
  gap: 10px; align-items: center;
  padding: 10px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--c-bg-soft);
}
.mock-row__rank { font-weight: var(--fw-black); color: var(--c-primary); text-align: center; }
.mock-row__name { height: 10px; background: var(--c-line); border-radius: 4px; }
.mock-row__score {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: var(--fw-bold); color: var(--c-accent);
  background: var(--c-pastel-mint); padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  text-align: center;
}
.mock--1 { width: 78%; top: 0; right: 0; transform: rotate(-2deg); z-index: 3; }
.mock--2 { width: 64%; top: 32%; left: 0; transform: rotate(3deg); z-index: 2; opacity: .92; }
.mock--3 { width: 50%; bottom: 0; right: 12%; transform: rotate(-4deg); z-index: 1; opacity: .85; }

/* ---------- LOGO MARQUEE ---------- */
.marquee {
  padding-block: 48px;
  background: var(--c-bg-soft);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee__label {
  text-align: center; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 24px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.marquee__track {
  display: flex; gap: 64px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scroll 32s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__item {
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--c-muted);
  opacity: .6; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.marquee__item:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--c-ink); }
@keyframes scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---------- STATS ---------- */
.stats {
  display: grid; gap: 32px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.stat__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat__num .grad-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.stat__label { color: var(--c-muted); margin-top: 8px; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

/* ---------- SECTION HEADINGS ---------- */
.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 20px; }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-head p { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: var(--fs-lead); }
.section-head--left { text-align: left; margin-inline: 0; }

/* ---------- FEATURE CARDS ---------- */
.feature-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 24px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
}
.feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.feature-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.feature-card p { color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.feature-card__link {
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--c-primary);
  display: inline-flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center;
}
.feature-card__link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ---------- BRAND PORTFOLIO CARDS ---------- */
.brand-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 24px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
}
.brand-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.brand-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.brand-card__thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--grad-thumb, linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-pastel-lavender), var(--c-pastel-sky)));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-card__thumb img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.brand-card:hover .brand-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.brand-card__thumb::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,28,49,0) 55%, rgba(15,28,49,.42) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.brand-card__thumb-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.brand-card__body { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; flex: 1; }
.brand-card__vertical {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-primary);
}
.brand-card__name { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: var(--fw-bold); color: var(--c-ink); }
.brand-card__desc { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); flex: 1; }
.brand-card__meta {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.brand-card__visitors { color: var(--c-muted); }
.brand-card__visit { font-weight: var(--fw-semi); color: var(--c-primary); }

/* ---------- ALTERNATING SECTION BACKGROUNDS ---------- */
.bg-soft     { background: var(--c-bg-soft); }
.bg-lavender { background: var(--c-pastel-lavender); }
.bg-mint     { background: var(--c-pastel-mint); }
.bg-cream    { background: var(--c-pastel-cream); }
.bg-peach    { background: var(--c-pastel-peach); }
.bg-sky      { background: var(--c-pastel-sky); }
.bg-dark     { background: var(--c-dark); color: var(--c-dark-text); }
.bg-dark h2, .bg-dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.bg-dark .lead { color: var(--c-dark-muted); }

/* ---------- HOW IT WORKS ---------- */
.steps {
  display: grid; gap: 32px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  counter-reset: step;
}
.step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  counter-increment: step;
}
.step__num {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--c-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black); font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.step__num::before { content: counter(step); }
.step h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.step p  { color: var(--c-muted); }

/* ---------- SPLIT SECTION ---------- */
.split {
  display: grid; gap: 64px;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; } }
.split--reverse > :first-child { order: 2; }
@media (max-width: 959px) {
  .split--reverse > :first-child { order: 0; }
}
.check-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}
.check-list svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* the highlighted ranking card mockup */
.rank-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.rank-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr auto;
  gap: 16px; align-items: center;
  padding: 16px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.rank-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.rank-row--highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-050), var(--c-pastel-mint));
  border: 2px solid var(--c-primary);
  position: relative;
}
.rank-row--highlight::after {
  content: "Your Brand"; position: absolute; top: -10px; right: 12px;
  background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.rank-row__pos {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--c-ink); color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black); font-size: 1.125rem;
}
.rank-row--highlight .rank-row__pos { background: var(--c-primary); }
.rank-row__title { font-weight: var(--fw-bold); color: var(--c-ink); }
.rank-row__sub { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--c-muted); }
.rank-row__cta {
  background: var(--c-ink); color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
}
.rank-row--highlight .rank-row__cta { background: var(--c-primary); }

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.testimonials {
  display: grid; gap: 24px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
}
.testimonial {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.testimonial blockquote {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.testimonial blockquote::before { content: "“"; color: var(--c-primary); font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 0; vertical-align: -0.2em; margin-right: 4px; }
.testimonial__person { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
.testimonial__avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-primary-100); color: var(--c-primary);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
}
.testimonial__name { font-weight: var(--fw-semi); color: var(--c-ink); }
.testimonial__role { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--c-muted); }

/* ---------- PRICING ---------- */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 20px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
}
.price-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.price-card--featured {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--c-primary-050) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--c-primary);
}
.price-card__badge {
  position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.price-card__tier {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--c-primary); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.price-card__price {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--c-ink); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.price-card__price small { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: var(--fw-medium); color: var(--c-muted); }
.price-card__desc { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.price-card__features {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 28px;
  display: grid; gap: 10px; font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.price-card__features li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }
.price-card__features svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--c-accent); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.price-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: auto; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; }
.faq__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.faq__q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.faq__icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--c-primary-100);
  color: var(--c-primary);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.faq__item[open] .faq__icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }
.faq__a { padding: 0 0 24px; color: var(--c-muted); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 640px; }

/* ---------- CTA BAND ---------- */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--grad-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 96px);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 30% 20%, rgba(91,44,255,.5), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(40% 60% at 80% 80%, rgba(0,194,111,.35), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); margin-bottom: 32px; font-size: var(--fs-lead); }
.cta-form {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; max-width: 480px; margin-inline: auto;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.cta-form input {
  flex: 1; background: transparent; border: 0; padding: 12px 18px; color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.cta-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.cta-form input:focus { outline: none; }
.cta-form .btn { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--c-dark);
  color: var(--c-dark-text);
  padding: 80px 0 32px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 48px;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(2, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.footer-brand p { color: var(--c-dark-muted); margin: 16px 0 24px; max-width: 320px; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.footer-brand .logo { color: #fff; }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--c-dark-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-dark-text);
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 64px; padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center; align-items: center; text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--c-dark-muted);
}
.footer-disclosure {
  margin-top: 32px; padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--c-dark-muted);
}
.footer-disclosure a { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------- SCROLL REVEAL ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- PAGE HERO (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 80px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px);
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero .container-narrow { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw + 1rem, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.page-hero p { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: var(--fs-lead); max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ---------- FORM ---------- */
.form { display: grid; gap: 20px; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }
.form__row { display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.form__row label { font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-semi); color: var(--c-ink); }
.form input, .form select, .form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.form input:focus, .form select:focus, .form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--c-primary-100);
}
.form textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form .btn { justify-self: start; }

/* ---------- LARGE TABLE / COMPARISON ---------- */
.compare-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.compare-table th, .compare-table td {
  padding: 18px 20px; text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.compare-table thead th {
  background: var(--c-bg-soft);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold); color: var(--c-ink);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; font-size: var(--fs-xs);
}
.compare-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.compare-table td svg { color: var(--c-accent); width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ---------- UTILITIES ---------- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: var(--sp-4); }
.mt-5 { margin-top: var(--sp-5); }
.mt-6 { margin-top: var(--sp-6); }
.mt-7 { margin-top: var(--sp-7); }
.mt-8 { margin-top: var(--sp-8); }
.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.gap-3 { gap: var(--sp-3); }
.gap-4 { gap: var(--sp-4); }
.gap-5 { gap: var(--sp-5); }
.items-center { align-items: center; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }


/* =========================================================
   v2 - EDITORIAL ADDITIONS (hero visual, trust strip,
   methodology, categories, voices, posts, standards)
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- HERO VISUAL (orb + floating chips) ---------- */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(380px, 50vw, 560px);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.orb {
  width: clamp(260px, 32vw, 420px);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-orb);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(47,111,235,.32), inset -20px -30px 60px rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: orb-float 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -8% -8% auto auto;
  width: 38%; aspect-ratio: 1/1; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #FFB7AB 0%, #FF6B57 80%);
  opacity: .9;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(255,107,87,.35);
  animation: orb-float 7s ease-in-out -2s infinite reverse;
  z-index: 2;
}
@keyframes orb-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}

/* inner highlights - break up the flat blue */
.orb__inner {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.orb__inner--1 {
  /* soft white glow, upper-left */
  top: 14%; left: 12%;
  width: 32%; aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,.85), rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  filter: blur(2px);
  animation: orb-float 8s ease-in-out -1s infinite;
}
.orb__inner--2 {
  /* smaller deep-blue satellite, lower-left */
  bottom: 14%; left: 18%;
  width: 22%; aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #6FA0FF 0%, #2F6FEB 75%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(20,40,90,.35), inset -6px -8px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  animation: orb-float 6.5s ease-in-out -3s infinite reverse;
}
.orb__inner--3 {
  /* mint accent, middle-right */
  top: 42%; right: 14%;
  width: 14%; aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #B7F0DC 0%, #4FD4A8 80%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(79,212,168,.35);
  animation: orb-float 7.5s ease-in-out -1.6s infinite;
}
.orb__ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  z-index: 3;
  animation: orb-spin 28s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes orb-spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.chip {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: chip-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.chip svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.chip--blue   { color: var(--c-primary); background: var(--c-primary-050); border-color: var(--c-primary-100); }
.chip--coral  { color: var(--c-accent); background: var(--c-accent-100); border-color: #FFD3CA; }
.chip--1 { top:  6%;  left:  -2%; animation-delay: -0.5s; }
.chip--2 { top: 28%; right:  -4%; animation-delay: -2s; }
.chip--3 { bottom: 22%; left:  -6%; animation-delay: -3.5s; }
.chip--4 { bottom:  4%; right:  4%; animation-delay: -1.2s; }
@keyframes chip-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* ---------- TRUST STRIP (publication wordmarks) ---------- */
.trust-strip {
  padding-block: 56px;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  background: #fff;
}
.trust-strip__label {
  text-align: center; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.trust-strip__row {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  gap: 40px 56px;
}
.trust-strip__row span {
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-muted);
  opacity: .75;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.trust-strip__row span:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- METHODOLOGY (4 steps, 2x2: top row light, bottom row dark) ---------- */
.method-steps {
  display: grid; gap: 24px;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  counter-reset: method;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .method-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.method-step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  counter-increment: method;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.method-step::before {
  content: counter(method, decimal-leading-zero);
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--c-primary);
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.method-step h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.method-step p  { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Top row (steps 1 + 2): light cards with a subtle accent bar */
.method-step:nth-child(-n+2)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-accent));
}

/* Bottom row (steps 3 + 4): soft tinted cards with a thin bottom accent bar */
.method-step:nth-child(n+3) {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F4F8FF 0%, #EAF2FE 100%);
  border-color: #DCE6F5;
}
.method-step:nth-child(n+3)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.method-step:nth-child(n+3)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-accent));
  opacity: .9;
}

.method-step:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -28px rgba(11,27,43,.35); }

/* ---------- CATEGORIES WE COVER ---------- */
.cat-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 20px;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.cat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.cat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--c-primary-100); }
.cat-card__icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--c-primary-050);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-primary);
}
.cat-card__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.cat-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.cat-card p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; }
.cat-card__tag {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--c-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
}

/* ---------- EDITOR POSTS (3-up post card row) ---------- */
.post-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 24px;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 768px)  { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.post-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.post-card__thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  position: relative;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-card__thumb img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.post-card__thumb::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,28,49,.15) 0%, rgba(15,28,49,.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.post-card__thumb > span,
.post-card__thumb-label {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15,28,49,.4);
}
.post-card--alt .post-card__thumb { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14304F 0%, #2F6FEB 100%); }
.post-card--warm .post-card__thumb { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B57 0%, #FFB7AB 100%); }
.post-card__body { padding: 22px 24px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; flex: 1; }
.post-card__meta { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--c-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-weight: var(--fw-semi); }
.post-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; }
.post-card p { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin: 0; }
.post-card__link {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi); color: var(--c-primary);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}

/* ---------- BRAND DETAIL · hero image ---------- */
.brand-shot {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--c-bg-soft);
}
.brand-shot img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

/* ---------- STANDARDS & DISCLOSURES BAND ---------- */
.standards-band {
  background: var(--c-pastel-mist);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  display: grid; gap: 28px;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .standards-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 48px; }
}
.standards-band h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw + .8rem, 2rem); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.standards-band p { color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; max-width: 56ch; }
.standards-band__links {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.standards-band__links a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.standards-band__links a:hover { border-color: var(--c-primary); color: var(--c-primary); }

/* ---------- SOFT CTA BAND (replaces email form CTA) ---------- */
.soft-cta {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--grad-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
}
.soft-cta h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw + 1rem, 2.75rem); }
.soft-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin: 0 auto 28px; max-width: 52ch; font-size: var(--fs-lead); }

/* =========================================================
   v2.5 - MOBILE & TABLET POLISH
   Targeted alignment + sizing fixes for <960px viewports.
   ========================================================= */

/* hide-on-mobile helper (used by hero h1 forced break) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hide-mobile { display: none; }

  /* Hero eyebrow: long positioning line wraps cleanly on phones */
  .hero .eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 100%;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
  }
  .hero .eyebrow__dot {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,107,87,.18);
  }
}

/* ---------- Tablet (<= 960px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  /* tighten section rhythm so phones don't feel airy */
  section { padding-block: clamp(48px, 9vw, 80px); }

  /* hero: collapse to a single column, shrink visual height */
  .hero { padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 40px); }
  .hero__inner { gap: 40px; }
  .hero-visual { height: clamp(300px, 70vw, 440px); }
  .orb { width: clamp(220px, 56vw, 360px); }

  /* keep floating chips inside the viewport */
  .chip { font-size: 0.8125rem; padding: 8px 12px; }
  .chip--1 { top: 4%;  left: 4%; }
  .chip--2 { top: 24%; right: 2%; }
  .chip--3 { bottom: 20%; left: 2%; }
  .chip--4 { bottom: 4%; right: 6%; }

  /* trust strip: tighter wordmark grid */
  .trust-strip { padding-block: 36px; }
  .trust-strip__row { gap: 20px 32px; }
  .trust-strip__row span { font-size: 1.05rem; }

  /* footer: stack neatly instead of cramming 3 cols on a phone */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .site-footer { padding: 56px 0 28px; }
  .footer-bottom { justify-content: flex-start; }

  /* CTA / dark bands: less aggressive padding */
  .cta-band  { padding: clamp(40px, 8vw, 72px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 48px); }
  .soft-cta  { padding: clamp(40px, 7vw, 64px) clamp(20px, 5vw, 40px); }

  /* full-width buttons in stacked hero CTA row look cleaner */
  .hero__ctas .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---------- Small tablet sweet spot (540 – 960) ---------- */
@media (min-width: 540px) and (max-width: 959px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* ---------- Phone (<= 540px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  /* narrower side gutter so cards breathe */
  .container { width: min(100% - 28px, var(--container)); }
  .container-narrow { width: min(100% - 24px, var(--container-narrow)); }

  /* header: keep CTA visible but compact; logo doesn't crowd */
  .logo { font-size: 1.2rem; gap: 8px; }
  .logo__mark { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
  .nav { gap: 12px; }
  .nav__actions { gap: 8px; }
  .btn--sm { padding: 9px 13px; font-size: 0.8125rem; }

  /* hero copy weight */
  .hero__sub { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .hero__trust { font-size: var(--fs-xs); gap: 10px; }

  /* card paddings ease back */
  .feature-card,
  .method-step,
  .cat-card,
  .testimonial,
  .price-card { padding: 24px; }

  /* FAQ tighter */
  .faq__q { padding: 20px 0; font-size: 1rem; }
  .faq__a { padding-bottom: 20px; }

  /* standards band stacks links */
  .standards-band__links { width: 100%; }
  .standards-band__links a { flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 4px); justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---------- Ultra-narrow safety (<=380px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero__ctas .btn { width: 100%; }
  .nav__actions .btn--primary { display: none; }   /* rely on mobile drawer CTA */
}


/* ---------- v3.1 � case-card images + about image ---------- */
.case-card { background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.case-card__img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow:hidden; background:#eef2f8; }
.case-card__img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.case-card:hover .case-card__img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.case-card__body { padding: 24px 26px 28px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.case-card__tag { display:inline-block; padding:4px 10px; background: var(--c-primary-050); color: var(--c-primary); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:var(--fw-bold); letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; border-radius: var(--r-pill); margin-bottom:12px; align-self:flex-start; }
.case-card__body h3 { font-size:1.15rem; margin:0 0 10px; line-height:1.35; }
.case-card__body p { margin:0; color: var(--c-muted); font-size:.95rem; }
.case-grid { display:grid; gap:24px; grid-template-columns:1fr; }
@media (min-width:760px){ .case-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (min-width:1080px){ .case-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);} }

.about-media { margin-top:32px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio: 21/9; background:#eef2f8; }
.about-media img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }