/* ============================================================
   Consult VCS — Shared Stylesheet
   consultvcs.in | Version 1.0 | May 2026
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Google Fonts ── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Serif+Display:ital@0;1&family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;0,9..40,700;1,9..40,400&display=swap');

/* ── Custom Properties ── */
:root {
  --navy:      #1B3A6B;
  --navy-dark: #0F2548;
  --blue:      #2563EB;
  --blue-light:#3B82F6;
  --sky:       #DBEAFE;
  --sky-dark:  #BFDBFE;
  --slate:     #475569;
  --mid:       #94A3B8;
  --border:    #CBD5E1;
  --light:     #F1F5F9;
  --lighter:   #F8FAFC;
  --white:     #FFFFFF;
  --black:     #0F172A;
  --amber:     #D97706;
  --amber-bg:  #FEF3C7;
  --green:     #16A34A;
  --green-bg:  #DCFCE7;
  --red:       #DC2626;

  --font-display: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;

  --max-w: 1140px;
  --section-py: 80px;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--black);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-body); border: none; background: none; }

/* ── Layout ── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.section { padding: var(--section-py) 0; }
.section--light { background: var(--light); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy); }
.section--dark { background: var(--black); }

/* ── Typography ── */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.eyebrow--light { color: #60A5FA; }
.eyebrow--amber { color: var(--amber); }

h1, .h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 400;
}
h2, .h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 400;
}
h3, .h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--black);
}
h4, .h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--black);
}
.lead {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--slate);
}
p { color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.75; }
.text-white { color: var(--white) !important; }
.text-white-70 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important; }
.text-white-50 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5) !important; }
.text-navy { color: var(--navy) !important; }
.text-blue { color: var(--blue) !important; }
.text-slate { color: var(--slate) !important; }

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--blue-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37,99,235,0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--blue);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--blue);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; color: var(--blue); }
.btn-sm { font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 16px; }
.btn-lg { font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 32px; }
.btn-group { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }

/* ── Navigation ── */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav__logo-mark {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav__logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
/* Real logo image */
.nav__logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  /* mix-blend-mode: screen makes the black background of the logo
     transparent against the dark navy nav bar */
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all 0.15s;
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.nav__links a.active { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.nav__cta { margin-left: 16px; }

/* Hamburger */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

/* Mobile nav */
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.nav__mobile.open { display: block; }
.nav__mobile a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav__mobile a:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.nav__mobile .btn { margin: 16px 32px 20px; display: inline-flex; }

/* ── Hero ── */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--black) 0%, #162B52 55%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 96px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -60px;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.15);
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px; right: 200px;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,0.05);
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(96,165,250,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96,165,250,0.25);
  color: #93C5FD;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero h1 em { color: #60A5FA; font-style: normal; }
.hero .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 520px; }
.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  min-width: 160px;
}
.stat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.stat-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-card__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── Page Hero (internal pages) ── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--black) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 72px 0 56px;
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero h1 em { color: #60A5FA; font-style: normal; }
.page-hero .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width: 600px; }

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

/* ── Tag Strip ── */
.tag-strip {
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 16px 0;
}
.tag-strip__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tag-strip__label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

/* ── Tags ── */
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.tag--blue { background: var(--sky); color: #1D4ED8; }
.tag--dark { background: rgba(37,99,235,0.15); color: #93C5FD; border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.25); }
.tag--navy { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.tag--green { background: var(--green-bg); color: var(--green); }
.tag--amber { background: var(--amber-bg); color: var(--amber); }
.tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }

/* ── Section Header ── */
.section-header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.section-header--center { text-align: center; }
.section-header--center .lead { margin: 0 auto; }
.section-header h2 { margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.section-header .lead { max-width: 600px; }

/* ── Grid ── */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.grid-2col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.grid-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }

/* ── Cards ── */
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.card__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--sky);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 16px; }
.card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7; }
.card__link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.card__link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Dark cards */
.card--dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.card--dark:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.card--dark h3 { color: var(--white); }
.card--dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.card--dark .card__icon { background: rgba(37,99,235,0.25); }

/* ── Image placeholder ── */
.img-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BFDBFE 0%, #DBEAFE 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #2563EB;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.15);
  min-height: 280px;
}
/* Instructions visible only in source */

/* ── Testimonial ── */
.testimonial {
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.testimonial__text {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.testimonial__attr { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.testimonial__role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--mid); margin-top: 3px; }

/* ── CTA Box ── */
.cta-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cta-box p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 15px; }

/* ── Steps ── */
.steps { display: flex; }
.step {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.step--active { border-top-color: var(--blue); }
.step__num {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}
.step h4 { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--slate); }

/* ── VCS Framework ── */
.vcs-framework {
  display: flex;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vcs-panel {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.vcs-panel:last-child { border-right: none; }
.vcs-panel:nth-child(1) { background: #EFF6FF; }
.vcs-panel:nth-child(2) { background: #F0FDF4; }
.vcs-panel:nth-child(3) { background: var(--amber-bg); }
.vcs-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 52px;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.vcs-word {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.vcs-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.vcs-practice {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.vcs-practice strong { font-weight: 600; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* ── Timeline ── */
.timeline { padding-left: 32px; position: relative; }
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blue), var(--sky));
}
.timeline-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -26px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--blue);
}
.timeline-year { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.timeline-role { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.timeline-org { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); }

/* ── Expertise pills ── */
.pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.18);
  color: #1D4ED8;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ── Case cards ── */
.case-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.case-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.case-card__header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue));
  padding: 22px 24px;
}
.case-card__region {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #93C5FD;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.case-card__title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.35; }
.case-card__body { padding: 22px 24px; }
.case-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.case-card__outcome {
  background: var(--green-bg);
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--green);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.case-card__outcome::before { content: "✓ "; }

/* ── Blog cards ── */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.blog-card__img {
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BFDBFE, #C7D2FE);
}
.blog-card__body { padding: 20px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-card__cat {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card p { font-size: 13px; flex: 1; color: var(--slate); }
.blog-card__footer {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--mid);
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ── Featured article ── */
.featured-article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.featured-article__img {
  min-height: 280px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.featured-article__body { padding: 40px 36px; }
.featured-article__cat {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.featured-article h2 { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.featured-article p { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── Newsletter ── */
.newsletter {
  background: var(--sky);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.newsletter__text h3 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.newsletter__text p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.newsletter__form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 380px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.newsletter__form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--white);
}
.newsletter__form input:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); }

/* ── Contact ── */
.contact-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.contact-option:hover { border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.contact-option--primary { border-color: var(--blue); background: #EFF6FF; }
.contact-option__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-option__icon--blue { background: var(--blue); }
.contact-option__icon--green { background: #25D366; }
.contact-option__icon--slate { background: var(--light); }
.contact-option__icon--linkedin { background: #0A66C2; }
.contact-option__info { flex: 1; }
.contact-option__title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-option__desc { font-size: 12px; color: var(--slate); }

/* ── Form ── */
.form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--black); }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--black);
  background: var(--lighter);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
  background: var(--white);
}
.form-textarea { height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.form-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--mid); text-align: center; }

/* Calendly placeholder */
.calendly-placeholder {
  background: var(--lighter);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--mid);
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.calendly-placeholder strong { display: block; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* ── Divider ── */
.divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 48px 0 32px;
}
.divider__line { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--border); }
.divider__text {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mid);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Info boxes ── */
.info-box {
  background: var(--sky);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.2);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin: 20px 0;
}
.info-box--amber {
  background: var(--amber-bg);
  border-color: var(--amber);
  border-left-color: var(--amber);
  color: #92400E;
}

/* ── Deliverables list ── */
.deliverables { list-style: none; }
.deliverables li {
  padding: 8px 0 8px 20px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.deliverables li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── Profile hero ── */
.profile-hero {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.profile-hero__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.profile-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.profile-hero__subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.profile-hero .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.profile-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3A5F, var(--navy));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 20px;
}

/* ── CTA band ── */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 56px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-band h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 32px;
}
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 32px; font-size: 16px; }

/* ── Footer ── */
.footer {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 60px 0 0;
  color: var(--white);
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.footer__brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer__tagline {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.social-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.footer__col-title {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer__link {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.footer__link:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.footer__copy { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

/* ── FILL-IN markers ── */
.fill-in {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  border: 1px dashed #F59E0B;
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 1px 6px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9em;
}

/* ── Utilities ── */
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mb-12 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mb-16 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mb-24 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-32 { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.mb-48 { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.mt-8 { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-48 { margin-top: 48px; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.w-full { width: 100%; }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --section-py: 64px; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__stats { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: start; }
  .stat-card { min-width: 140px; }
  .profile-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .profile-photo { max-width: 300px; aspect-ratio: 1; }
  .newsletter { flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
  .newsletter__form { min-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-py: 48px; }
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .hero { padding: 64px 0 48px; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-2col, .grid-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; }
  .vcs-framework { flex-direction: column; }
  .vcs-panel { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .vcs-panel:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .steps { flex-direction: column; }
  .step { border-top: none; border-left: 3px solid var(--border); text-align: left; }
  .step--active { border-left-color: var(--blue); }
  .step__num { margin: 0 0 12px; }
  .featured-article { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-article__img { min-height: 160px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .profile-hero { padding: 48px 0; }
  .page-hero { padding: 48px 0 36px; }
  .tag-strip__inner { gap: 6px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .btn-group { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero__stats { flex-direction: row; }
  .stat-card { flex: 1; min-width: 100px; }
  .nav__inner { padding: 0 20px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 36px 0 28px; }
}