/* ==========================================================================
   CAYER GROUP LLC — AI BUSINESS SYSTEMS CONSULTING
   Brand Identity Palette:
   - Deep Navy:       #0F1E36 / #152847 / #0A1424
   - Warm Ivory:      #FAF7F2 / #F3EFE6 / #E6DEC8
   - Slate Blue:      #4A6684 / #364E68 / #EDF2F7
   - Soft Sage:       #7A9483 / #577060 / #E6EFE9
   - Restrained Gold: #C59B47 / #A88031 / #F8F1E0
   Typography:
   - Headings:        'Montserrat', sans-serif
   - Body:            'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core Brand Colors */
  --navy-950: #091322;
  --navy-900: #0F1E36;
  --navy-800: #172B4A;
  --navy-700: #223B61;

  --ivory-50: #FAF7F2;
  --ivory-100: #F3EFE6;
  --ivory-200: #E6DFD1;
  --ivory-300: #D5CBB7;

  --slate-700: #354C65;
  --slate-600: #4A6684;
  --slate-500: #627D98;
  --slate-100: #EBF0F5;

  --sage-700: #4A6353;
  --sage-600: #7A9483;
  --sage-200: #CEDCD2;
  --sage-100: #EBF1ED;

  --gold-600: #A67E2E;
  --gold-500: #C59B47;
  --gold-400: #D4AF61;
  --gold-100: #F7EFE0;

  /* Text & Neutrals */
  --text-primary: #122138;
  --text-secondary: #3B4D63;
  --text-muted: #5A6B80;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --error: #B93829;
  --success: #2A6B47;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* Layout & Radii */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 30, 54, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 30, 54, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(15, 30, 54, 0.14);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 180ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --transition-base: 280ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 88px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--ivory-50);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img,
svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

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

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Keyboard Focus Accessibility */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Skip Link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Typography Helpers */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-header.centered {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
}

.eyebrow-light {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.5);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-sm {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.2rem;
  min-height: 42px;
}

.btn-lg {
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.85rem;
  min-height: 54px;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 30, 54, 0.18);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy-800);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 30, 54, 0.25);
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.28);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.38);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background-color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.06);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  border-color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background-color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.btn-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 80px;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.monogram-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 11px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(15, 30, 54, 0.15);
}

.brand-wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.is-active {
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.is-active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Mobile Menu Button */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

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

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

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

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  background-color: var(--ivory-50);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
}

.mobile-nav-cta {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 58%, #183052 100%);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  padding: 5.25rem 0 5.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -180px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.14) 0%, rgba(197, 155, 71, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.45);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.hero-central-statement {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.statement-quote {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.statement-detail {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.statement-detail strong {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sage-200);
}

/* Hero Visual Column */
.hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.16);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background-color: var(--navy-800);
}

.hero-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(1.02) saturate(0.95);
}

.hero-photo-caption {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 19, 34, 0.86) 0%, rgba(9, 19, 34, 0.96) 100%);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.3);
}

.caption-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-photo-caption p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.hero-system-card {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
}

.system-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.system-status-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--sage-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(122, 148, 131, 0.25);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
}

.system-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.system-card-link {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.system-card-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.system-mini-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mini-pillar {
  background: rgba(9, 19, 34, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.mini-pillar strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.mini-pillar span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.72);
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.mini-pillar-ai {
  border-color: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.55);
  background: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.12);
}

.mini-pillar-ai strong {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.mini-pillar-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONNECTED BUSINESS SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.system-architecture-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
}

.architecture-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.architecture-diagram-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 470px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--ivory-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.architecture-svg-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.diagram-hub {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 168px;
  height: 168px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hub-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.diagram-hub strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.diagram-hub span:last-child {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.diagram-node {
  position: absolute;
  width: 132px;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--slate-600);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 3;
}

.diagram-node:hover,
.diagram-node.is-active {
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.node-top {
  top: 16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.node-right {
  top: 50%;
  right: 12px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.node-bottom {
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.node-left {
  top: 50%;
  left: 12px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.node-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.node-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.node-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.architecture-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.arch-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.arch-card.is-highlighted {
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.25), var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.arch-card-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.arch-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.arch-badge-gold {
  background: var(--gold-100);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.45);
}

.arch-role {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.arch-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.arch-card > p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.concrete-example-box {
  background: var(--ivory-100);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--sage-600);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

.example-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--sage-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.concrete-example-box p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. CHALLENGES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.challenges-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.challenges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.challenge-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--slate-600);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-top-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.challenge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.challenge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.challenge-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.challenge-statement {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.challenge-context {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.challenges-bridge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.bridge-content h3 {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.bridge-content p {
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.88);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.bridge-content strong {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.bridge-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bridge-action .btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.bridge-action .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. CONSULTING SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 5.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-100);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--slate-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.service-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.service-index {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-summary {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
}

.service-breakdown {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.breakdown-item dt {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.breakdown-item dd {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.deliverable-item {
  background: var(--sage-100);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--sage-600);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.deliverable-item dt {
  color: var(--sage-700);
}

.deliverable-item dd {
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. ILLUSTRATIVE WORKFLOWS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.workflows-section {
  padding: 5.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.eyebrow-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.eyebrow-row .section-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.disclaimer-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--sage-100);
  color: var(--sage-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--sage-200);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.workflows-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.workflow-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.workflow-meta {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.workflow-category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.workflow-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.workflow-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.workflow-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.wf-step {
  background: var(--ivory-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.wf-step-ai {
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border-color: rgba(74, 102, 132, 0.35);
}

.wf-step-human {
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border-color: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.5);
}

.wf-step-wide {
  grid-column: span 3;
}

.wf-step-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.wf-step-human .wf-step-badge {
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.wf-step strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.wf-step span:last-child {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.wf-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  padding: 0 0.15rem;
}

.workflows-footnote {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. HOW WE WORK (PROCESS SECTION)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
  padding: 5.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.process-section .section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.process-section .section-title {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.process-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.85);
}

.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.process-step {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.14);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.step-marker {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-500);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.step-title {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.step-desc {
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.92);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.step-details {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.step-details li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.78);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.step-details li::before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. WHY CAYER GROUP & LEADERSHIP BIO
   ========================================================================== */
.why-section {
  padding: 5.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.why-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.why-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.identity-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.identity-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--ivory-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.identity-badge svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillars-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pillar-check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pillar-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pillar-item p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Leadership Card */
.leadership-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--ivory-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.leadership-monogram-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.leader-crest {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-800));
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.crest-initials {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  line-height: 1;
}

.crest-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.leader-credentials {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.cred-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.bio-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.bio-name {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.bio-title-inline {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.leadership-bio-col p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.bio-cta-row {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
}

.text-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
  padding-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.text-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. FIRST ENGAGEMENT: AI BUSINESS SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTIC
   ========================================================================== */
.diagnostic-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-100);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
}

.diagnostic-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, #162B4C 100%);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.35);
  align-items: center;
}

.diagnostic-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.diagnostic-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.diagnostic-scope-note {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.1);
  color: var(--ivory-100);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.diagnostic-title {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.diagnostic-lead {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.diagnostic-lead strong {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.diagnostic-tailored-note {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.diagnostic-outputs-card {
  background: var(--ivory-50);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.outputs-heading {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.outputs-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.outputs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.outputs-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.output-check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sage-100);
  color: var(--sage-700);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.outputs-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.outputs-list span:last-child {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. COMMON QUESTIONS (FAQ ACCORDION)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 880px;
}

.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question-heading {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-trigger:hover {
  background-color: var(--ivory-100);
}

.faq-icon {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ivory-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
}

.faq-icon::before,
.faq-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-icon::before {
  width: 12px;
  height: 2px;
}

.faq-icon::after {
  width: 2px;
  height: 12px;
}

.faq-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.faq-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon::after {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-panel {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
}

.faq-panel p {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. CONTACT / INQUIRY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 5.75rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-title {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.contact-reassurance {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.reassurance-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.reassurance-dot {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
}

.reassurance-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.reassurance-item p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.8);
}

.direct-email-box {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.direct-email-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.72);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.direct-email-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.5);
}

.direct-email-link:hover {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
}

/* Contact Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--ivory-50);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.form-heading {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-sub {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}

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

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.required-mark {
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.3);
}

.form-input.is-invalid,
.form-textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--error);
}

.field-error {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--error);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.field-error[hidden],
.form-status[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.hp-field {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-status {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-status.is-success {
  background-color: var(--sage-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--sage-600);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.form-status.is-error {
  background-color: #FDF2F1;
  border: 1px solid var(--error);
  color: var(--error);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--navy-950);
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.82);
  padding: 4rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.1);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.12);
}

.footer-logo .brand-name {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.footer-logo .brand-sub {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.footer-mission {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-ethos {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sage-200);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.78);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.footer-contact-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-email-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-email-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.footer-email-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.65);
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBTLE REVEAL ANIMATION & REDUCED-MOTION SUPPORT
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 520ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 520ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (TABLET & MOBILE EXCELLENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .primary-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .hero-grid,
  .architecture-layout,
  .why-top-grid,
  .diagnostic-box,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

  .leadership-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .leadership-monogram-col {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .leader-credentials {
    width: auto;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .system-mini-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .mini-pillar-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .architecture-cards-grid,
  .challenges-grid,
  .services-grid,
  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .architecture-diagram-box {
    max-width: 340px;
  }

  .diagram-hub {
    width: 132px;
    height: 132px;
  }

  .diagram-node {
    width: 108px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.4rem;
  }

  .node-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .node-tag {
    display: none;
  }

  .challenges-bridge {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }

  .bridge-action,
  .bridge-action .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .workflow-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .wf-step-wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .wf-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    padding: 0.1rem 0;
  }

  .leadership-monogram-col {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .diagnostic-box {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   MULTI-PAGE NAVIGATION DROPDOWN, JUMPBAR & PAY IT FORWARD FOOTER BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-dropdown-parent {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: -12px;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 1100;
}

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

.nav-dropdown li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.nav-dropdown li a:hover {
  background: var(--ivory-100);
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.mobile-sublink {
  padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: var(--slate-600) !important;
}

.subpage-jumpbar {
  background: var(--ivory-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
}

.jumpbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.jumpbar-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.jumpbar-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.jumpbar-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.jumpbar-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-600);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-pay-forward {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.pay-forward-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  background: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.14);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.pay-forward-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.9);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO VIDEO & DUAL PRACTICE BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.dual-practice-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.practice-pill {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.practice-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.11);
}

.practice-pill-primary {
  border-color: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.5);
  background: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.12);
}

.practice-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.practice-pill strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.practice-pill span:last-child {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.78);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE AI & BUSINESS SYSTEMS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.home-ai-section {
  padding: 5.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
}

.section-header-split {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header-split > div:first-child {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.capabilities-grid-6 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.cap-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-top-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.cap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.cap-num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cap-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cap-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.simpler-work-showcase {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.simpler-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.14);
}

.simpler-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.simpler-header h3 {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.simpler-header p {
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.85);
  max-width: 440px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.simpler-examples-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.simpler-item {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem;
}

.simpler-flow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory-100);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.ai-node {
  background: rgba(74, 102, 132, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.25);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.human-node {
  background: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-400);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.simpler-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.86);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.simpler-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.text-link-light {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.5);
  padding-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.text-link-light:hover {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. CHEF CAYER FEATURE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.chef-feature-section {
  padding: 5.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
}

.chef-hero-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.chef-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.chef-subcopy {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.chef-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.chef-image-stack {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--ivory-300);
}

.chef-main-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.chef-photo-badge {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
}

.chef-photo-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.chef-photo-badge span {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.85);
}

.chef-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.chef-pillar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.chef-pillar-private {
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  background: var(--gold-100);
}

.chef-pillar-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sage-700);
  background: var(--sage-100);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.chef-pillar-private .chef-pillar-tag {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.chef-pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.chef-pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.chef-subpages-duo {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.duo-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.duo-card-warm {
  border-left-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.duo-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.duo-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.duo-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. ONE FAMILY. COMPLEMENTARY EXPERTISE.
   ========================================================================== */
.family-section {
  padding: 5.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.family-duo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.family-member-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.member-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.member-header .leader-crest {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.member-header .crest-initials {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
}

.crest-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #213757, var(--navy-900));
  border-color: var(--sage-600);
}

.member-role {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.member-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.member-specialty {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.member-bio {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.member-highlights {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.member-highlights li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.member-highlights li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--sage-700);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.family-member-card .text-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.shared-values-banner {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.65fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold-500);
}

.values-col h3 {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.values-triad {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.value-chip {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem;
}

.value-chip strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.value-chip span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.values-cta-col {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.pay-forward-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.values-cta-col p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. DISCOVER. DESIGN. DELIVER. (3-STEP PROCESS)
   ========================================================================== */
.three-step-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.three-step-section .section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.three-step-section .section-title {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.three-step-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.85);
}

.three-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.three-step-card {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.15);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.three-step-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.three-step-num {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.three-step-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--sage-200);
}

.three-step-card h3 {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.three-step-card p {
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.86);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS CONFIDENCE & 7. FIELD NOTES PREVIEW
   ========================================================================== */
.confidence-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
}

.experience-proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.proof-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.proof-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.proof-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.proof-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.proof-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.field-notes-preview-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.fn-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.fn-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fn-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.fn-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.fn-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.fn-card p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.fn-card .text-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Full Field Notes Blog Articles */
.field-note-full {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.fn-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.fn-author {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.field-note-full h2 {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.field-note-full p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.fn-takeaway {
  background: var(--sage-100);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--sage-600);
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3-PATH INQUIRY SELECTOR TABS (AI / RESTAURANT / PRIVATE CHEF)
   ========================================================================== */
.inquiry-path-selector {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.path-tab {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.65rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.path-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--slate-500);
}

.path-tab.is-selected {
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.22);
}

.path-tab-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.path-tab-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .capabilities-grid-6,
  .simpler-examples-grid,
  .chef-pillars-grid,
  .three-steps-grid,
  .experience-proof-grid,
  .fn-preview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .chef-hero-banner,
  .family-duo-grid,
  .shared-values-banner,
  .chef-subpages-duo {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dual-practice-bar,
  .capabilities-grid-6,
  .simpler-examples-grid,
  .chef-pillars-grid,
  .three-steps-grid,
  .experience-proof-grid,
  .fn-preview-grid,
  .values-triad,
  .inquiry-path-selector {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY FRAMING (KAREN CAYER & CHEF NATHANIEL CAYER)
   ========================================================================== */
.leader-portrait {
  width: 164px;
  height: 164px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
}

.member-portrait {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
}

.chef-image-stack,
.chef-portrait-frame {
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-photo.chef-portrait-feature,
.chef-main-photo.chef-portrait-feature {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
}


.chef-callout-line {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CONNECTED WORKFLOW, VALUE HYPOTHESIS & INDUSTRY VERTICALS
   (MEDICAL, DENTAL, CHIROPRACTIC, HVAC & SMALL BUSINESS)
   ========================================================================== */
.connected-workflow-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
}

.connected-flow-ribbon {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.flow-stage-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--slate-600);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.flow-stage-highlight {
  border-top-color: var(--gold-500);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--ivory-50) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.flow-stage-header {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
}

.flow-stage-step {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.flow-stage-header h3,
.flow-stage-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.flow-stage-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.flow-stage-list li {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.flow-stage-list li::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.flow-financial-pill {
  margin-top: auto;
  background: var(--sage-100);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--sage-600);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Value Hypothesis Box (Pain -> Solution -> Savings Opportunity) */
.value-hypothesis-box {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, #162B4C 100%);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.vh-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.vh-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.vh-header h3 {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.vh-header p {
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.vh-comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.vh-col {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.6rem;
}

.vh-col-pain {
  border-top: 3px solid #D9776C;
}

.vh-col-solution {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--sage-600);
}

.vh-col-savings {
  background: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.13);
  border-color: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.45);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-400);
}

.vh-col-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.vh-col h4 {
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.vh-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.vh-list li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.88);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
}

.vh-col-pain .vh-list li::before {
  content: '×';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #F29B91;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.vh-col-solution .vh-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--sage-200);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.vh-savings-point {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.vh-savings-point:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vh-savings-point strong {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* Industry Vertical Cards (Medical, Dental, Chiropractic, HVAC) */
.industry-verticals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.industry-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-top-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.industry-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.industry-card h3,
.industry-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.89rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.industry-seo-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.industry-seo-tags span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  background: var(--ivory-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.industry-grid-3col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
}

.footer-linkedin-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.45);
  padding: 0.42rem 0.78rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-linkedin-link:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  color: var(--gold-300);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.footer-linkedin-icon {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--gold-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BALANCED 2x2 WORKFLOW CARDS GRID FOR DEDICATED INDUSTRY PAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.workflows-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.workflows-grid .workflow-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.workflows-grid .workflow-top {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-200);
  min-height: 4.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.workflows-grid .workflow-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.workflows-grid .workflow-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.32;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin: 0;
}

.workflows-grid .workflow-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.workflows-grid .wf-step {
  padding: 1.05rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.workflows-grid .wf-step p {
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .workflows-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .workflows-grid .workflow-top {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .workflows-grid .workflow-steps {
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH-PIZZAZZ "FAMILY-OWNED & VETERAN-STRONG • SAVANNAH, GA & CAPE CORAL, FL + NATIONWIDE" SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.presence-pizzazz-banner {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091426 0%, #0F1E36 52%, #182E50 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.65);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(9, 20, 38, 0.24), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.presence-pizzazz-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.24) 0%, rgba(197, 155, 71, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.presence-pizzazz-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.veteran-crest-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #091426;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DFB864 0%, #C59B47 50%, #DFB864 100%);
  padding: 0.42rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.presence-pizzazz-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.5vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  max-width: 820px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.presence-pizzazz-headline span {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.presence-pizzazz-sub {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.84);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0;
}

.presence-locations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.presence-loc-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.38);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}

.presence-loc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.loc-pin-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  background: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.45);
  padding: 0.24rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.loc-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #DFB864;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(223, 184, 100, 0.28);
}

.presence-loc-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.presence-loc-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Footer Pizzazz Presence Badge */
.footer-presence-pizzazz {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.14) 0%, rgba(15, 30, 54, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.5);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.footer-veteran-title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.footer-locations-line {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--ivory-100);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-locations-line strong {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-loc-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
}

.footer-loc-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.4);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .presence-locations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .presence-pizzazz-banner {
    padding: 2rem 1.4rem;
  }
}

.industry-card .text-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
}

.fn-inline-list {
  margin: 0.85rem 0 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.fn-inline-list li {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  list-style: disc;
}

.fn-inline-list li strong {
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .connected-flow-ribbon,
  .vh-comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .industry-verticals-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .value-hypothesis-box {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   DOMAIN DEPTH, EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY CARDS & ARCHITECTURAL BLUEPRINTS
   ========================================================================= */

/* Ornamental Domain Crest Divider */
.ornamental-domain-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin: 2.25rem auto;
  max-width: 520px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.ornamental-domain-divider::before,
.ornamental-domain-divider::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.65), transparent);
}

.ornamental-diamond {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  background: var(--ivory-50);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.45);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 30, 54, 0.05);
}

/* Domain Card Media Header inside .industry-card */
.industry-card-media {
  position: relative;
  margin: -1.5rem -1.4rem 1.15rem -1.4rem;
  height: 184px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.55);
}

.industry-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  display: block;
}

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

.industry-card-media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(10, 21, 38, 0.12) 0%,
    rgba(10, 21, 38, 0.25) 55%,
    rgba(10, 21, 38, 0.78) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.industry-media-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.65rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(15, 30, 54, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.5);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
}

.industry-media-pill .pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.industry-media-pill .pill-metric {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Split Domain Hero Showcase on the 5 Dedicated Industry Pages */
.industry-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.domain-showcase-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.35), rgba(15, 30, 54, 0.9));
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 54px rgba(5, 12, 24, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.35);
}

.domain-showcase-inner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 4px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-950);
}

.domain-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.domain-showcase-inner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(10, 21, 38, 0.1) 0%,
    rgba(10, 21, 38, 0.15) 45%,
    rgba(10, 21, 38, 0.92) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.domain-telemetry-chip {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(10, 21, 38, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.65);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.domain-telemetry-chip::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #48BB78;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #48BB78;
}

.domain-showcase-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.35rem;
}

.domain-caption-kicker {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.domain-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.domain-mini-stages {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.38rem;
}

.domain-mini-stage {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.domain-mini-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Architectural Blueprint & Schematic Showcase Banner */
.domain-blueprint-panel {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0A1526 0%, #132542 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.48);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(10, 21, 38, 0.16);
}

.blueprint-panel-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blueprint-panel-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
}

.blueprint-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.blueprint-badge-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  background: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.45);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.blueprint-svg-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.3);
  background: #0A1526;
}

.blueprint-svg-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Kitchen Pass Dual Media Grid for Hospitality Pages */
.kitchen-visual-duo {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.kitchen-pass-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.48);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--navy-900);
  min-height: 300px;
}

.kitchen-pass-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.kitchen-pass-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(10, 21, 38, 0.92) 70%);
  color: var(--white);
}

.kitchen-pass-overlay span {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.kitchen-pass-overlay h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}

.kitchen-pass-overlay p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ivory-100);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .industry-hero-grid,
  .kitchen-visual-duo {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .domain-showcase-img {
    height: 290px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   PARTNERSHIPS INQUIRY TABS & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS SHOWCASE BANNER
   ========================================================================= */

.inquiry-path-selector.grid-2x2,
.inquiry-path-selector.grid-2col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.path-tab-partner {
  position: relative;
}

.partnerships-callout-banner {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF7F2 0%, #F3ECE0 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.55);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(15, 30, 54, 0.08);
}

.partnerships-callout-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.35);
}

.partnerships-callout-copy {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.partnerships-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.partnerships-callout-copy h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.partnerships-callout-copy p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.partnerships-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.partnership-pillar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.partnership-pillar-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.partnership-pillar-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}

.partnership-pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .partnerships-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .partnerships-callout-banner {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.35rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .inquiry-path-selector.grid-2x2,
  .inquiry-path-selector.grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   FINE-TUNED EDITORIAL SPACING, TYPOGRAPHY & COMPONENT ALIGNMENT
   ========================================================================= */

/* 1. Header Bar Breathing Room & Single-Line CTA Button */
.header-inner {
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.085em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-list {
  gap: 1.05rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-actions {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-actions .btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
}

/* 2. Display Headline Line-Height & Editorial Breathing Room */
.hero-headline {
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-lead {
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  line-height: 1.24;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.presence-pizzazz-headline {
  line-height: 1.32;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.presence-pizzazz-sub {
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.contact-title {
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

/* 3. Hero Trust Strip on Industry Pages */
.hero-trust-strip {
  margin-top: 1.45rem;
  padding-top: 1.05rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.16);
}

.trust-tagline {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 4. Equal-Height 3-Stage Connected Flow Ribbon Cards */
.connected-flow-ribbon {
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.flow-stage-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem;
}

.flow-stage-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.flow-stage-step {
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.flow-stage-list {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.flow-stage-list li {
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.flow-financial-pill {
  margin-top: auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.05rem;
}

/* 5. Value Hypothesis Columns Breathing Room */
.vh-comparison-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.vh-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem;
}

.vh-col h4 {
  line-height: 1.32;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vh-list {
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.vh-list li {
  line-height: 1.58;
}

/* 6. Related Field Notes Grid & Cards on Industry & Restaurant Pages */
.field-notes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.field-note-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-300);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.field-note-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.fn-category {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  background: var(--ivory-100);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.35);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.fn-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.38;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.fn-title a {
  color: var(--navy-900);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.fn-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.fn-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.field-note-card .text-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* 7. Secondary Button Styling for Cross-Industry Bridge Links */
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.1);
  color: var(--ivory-50);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 155, 71, 0.22);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* 8. Industry Cards, Family Cards & Inquiry Tabs Spacing */
.industry-card {
  padding: 1.65rem 1.55rem;
}

.industry-card-media {
  margin: -1.65rem -1.55rem 1.25rem -1.55rem;
}

.industry-badge {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.industry-card h3,
.industry-card h4 {
  line-height: 1.34;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.industry-card p {
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.industry-seo-tags {
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.family-member-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2.15rem;
}

.family-member-card .text-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.path-tab {
  padding: 0.85rem 0.9rem;
}

.path-tab-title {
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.path-tab-sub {
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 9. Footer Legal Links Wrapping & Spacing */
.footer-bottom {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  row-gap: 0.45rem;
  column-gap: 0.65rem;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .field-notes-grid,
  .field-notes-grid.field-notes-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.field-notes-grid.field-notes-grid-2col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .field-notes-grid.field-notes-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   10. COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE & TABLET RESPONSIVENESS (320px / 375px / 390px / 430px / 768px)
   ========================================================================= */

html,
body {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

main,
section,
.site-header,
.site-footer {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Prevent any grid or flex child from overflowing its track on narrow viewports */
.hero-grid > *,
.industry-hero-grid > *,
.architecture-layout > *,
.architecture-cards-grid > *,
.why-top-grid > *,
.diagnostic-box > *,
.contact-grid > *,
.chef-hero-banner > *,
.family-duo-grid > *,
.shared-values-banner > *,
.chef-subpages-duo > *,
.workflows-grid > *,
.connected-flow-ribbon > *,
.vh-comparison-grid > *,
.industry-verticals-grid > *,
.field-notes-grid > *,
.kitchen-visual-duo > *,
.partnerships-pillars-grid > *,
.presence-locations-grid > *,
.capabilities-grid-6 > *,
.simpler-examples-grid > *,
.chef-pillars-grid > *,
.three-steps-grid > *,
.experience-proof-grid > *,
.fn-preview-grid > *,
.challenges-grid > *,
.services-grid > *,
.process-timeline > *,
.footer-top > *,
.inquiry-path-selector > *,
.values-triad > *,
.dual-practice-bar > * {
  min-width: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .industry-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Container horizontal breathing room on mobile */
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.1rem;
  }

  /* Sticky Header & Functional Mobile Hamburger Navigation */
  .header-inner {
    min-height: 68px;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .monogram-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .monogram-badge svg {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .brand-wordmark {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }

  .brand-sub {
    white-space: normal;
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
  }

  /* Hide top-bar CTA button on mobile (CTA is inside #mobile-nav-drawer) */
  .header-actions .btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem 1.5rem;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 68px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.4rem;
  }

  .mobile-sublink {
    padding-left: 1.15rem !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  }

  /* Stack all desktop multi-column grids vertically on mobile */
  .hero-grid,
  .industry-hero-grid,
  .architecture-layout,
  .architecture-cards-grid,
  .challenges-grid,
  .services-grid,
  .process-timeline,
  .why-top-grid,
  .leadership-card,
  .diagnostic-box,
  .contact-grid,
  .footer-top,
  .dual-practice-bar,
  .capabilities-grid-6,
  .simpler-examples-grid,
  .chef-hero-banner,
  .chef-pillars-grid,
  .chef-subpages-duo,
  .family-duo-grid,
  .shared-values-banner,
  .values-triad,
  .three-steps-grid,
  .experience-proof-grid,
  .fn-preview-grid,
  .inquiry-path-selector,
  .inquiry-path-selector.grid-2x2,
  .inquiry-path-selector.grid-2col,
  .connected-flow-ribbon,
  .vh-comparison-grid,
  .industry-verticals-grid,
  .industry-grid-3col,
  .workflows-grid,
  .presence-locations-grid,
  .kitchen-visual-duo,
  .partnerships-pillars-grid,
  .field-notes-grid,
  .field-notes-grid.field-notes-grid-2col,
  .workflow-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  /* Section vertical rhythm on mobile */
  .hero-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0 3.25rem;
  }

  .home-ai-section,
  .chef-feature-section,
  .family-section,
  .three-step-section,
  .confidence-section,
  .field-notes-preview-section,
  .connected-workflow-section,
  .system-architecture-section,
  .challenges-section,
  .services-section,
  .workflows-section,
  .process-section,
  .why-section,
  .diagnostic-section,
  .faq-section,
  .contact-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  /* Responsive Typography on Mobile */
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6.8vw, 2.3rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  }

  .hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  }

  .section-title,
  .contact-title,
  .diagnostic-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.48rem, 5.8vw, 1.95rem);
    line-height: 1.24;
  }

  .section-subtitle,
  .contact-lead,
  .chef-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
  }

  /* Responsive Buttons & CTA Groups */
  .btn,
  .btn-lg,
  .btn-sm,
  .btn-secondary {
    white-space: normal;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    line-height: 1.35;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group,
  .chef-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn,
  .chef-cta-row .btn,
  .simpler-footer .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Responsive Eyebrow Pills, Badges & Telemetry Chips */
  .eyebrow-pill,
  .veteran-crest-pill,
  .ornamental-diamond,
  .loc-pin-badge,
  .pay-forward-badge,
  .pay-forward-pill,
  .disclaimer-pill,
  .blueprint-badge-tag,
  .fn-category,
  .fn-tag,
  .diagnostic-scope-note {
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    height: auto;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .eyebrow-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .veteran-crest-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ornamental-domain-divider {
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 1.65rem auto;
  }

  .ornamental-diamond {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Domain Hero Image & Overlay Caption on Mobile */
  .hero-photo,
  .hero-video,
  .chef-main-photo,
  .domain-showcase-img {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .domain-telemetry-chip {
    top: 0.65rem;
    right: 0.65rem;
    left: auto;
    max-width: calc(100% - 1.3rem);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .domain-showcase-caption {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem;
  }

  .domain-caption-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  /* Industry Cards & Negative-Margin Media Header on Mobile */
  .industry-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .industry-card-media {
    margin: -1.35rem -1.2rem 1.1rem -1.2rem;
    height: 168px;
  }

  .industry-media-pill {
    left: 0.6rem;
    right: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* Card & Showcase Paddings on Mobile */
  .simpler-work-showcase,
  .value-hypothesis-box,
  .presence-pizzazz-banner,
  .partnerships-callout-banner,
  .shared-values-banner,
  .diagnostic-box,
  .diagnostic-outputs-card,
  .contact-form-card,
  .field-note-full,
  .leadership-card,
  .family-member-card,
  .workflow-card,
  .workflows-grid .workflow-card,
  .service-card,
  .duo-card,
  .three-step-card,
  .proof-card,
  .domain-blueprint-panel,
  .challenges-bridge,
  .flow-stage-card,
  .vh-col {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .member-header {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  /* Footer Pay It Forward & Links on Mobile */
  .footer-pay-forward {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .pay-forward-text {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }

  .direct-email-link,
  .footer-email-link {
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }

  .jumpbar-links {
    gap: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* Compact Mobile Screens (320px – 480px: iPhone SE, iPhone Mini, Standard iPhones) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 0.95rem;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }

  .brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.46rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  }

  /* 4-Part Interactive Architecture Circle Diagram fits 320px viewports without node overlap */
  .architecture-diagram-box {
    max-width: 288px;
  }

  .diagram-hub {
    width: 102px;
    height: 102px;
    padding: 0.45rem;
  }

  .hub-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
  }

  .diagram-hub strong {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .diagram-hub span:last-child {
    display: none;
  }

  .diagram-node {
    width: 82px;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.25rem;
  }

  .node-top {
    top: 8px;
  }

  .node-bottom {
    bottom: 8px;
  }

  .node-left {
    left: 6px;
  }

  .node-right {
    right: 6px;
  }

  .node-number {
    font-size: 0.56rem;
  }

  .node-title {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .simpler-work-showcase,
  .value-hypothesis-box,
  .presence-pizzazz-banner,
  .partnerships-callout-banner,
  .shared-values-banner,
  .diagnostic-box,
  .diagnostic-outputs-card,
  .contact-form-card,
  .field-note-full,
  .leadership-card,
  .family-member-card,
  .workflow-card,
  .workflows-grid .workflow-card,
  .service-card,
  .duo-card,
  .three-step-card,
  .proof-card,
  .domain-blueprint-panel,
  .challenges-bridge,
  .flow-stage-card,
  .vh-col {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.05rem;
  }

  .industry-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.05rem;
  }

  .industry-card-media {
    margin: -1.25rem -1.05rem 1rem -1.05rem;
    height: 156px;
  }
}