/* ============================================
   System Squared — Enterprise Design System
   Brand: deep navy + vibrant violet (from logo)
   Aesthetic: editorial / PWC-Accenture-grade
   ============================================ */

:root {
  /* Brand — extracted from System Squared logo */
  --c-violet-500: #5B2CFF;
  --c-violet-600: #4A1FE6;
  --c-violet-700: #3A14C9;
  --c-violet-100: #ECE5FF;
  --c-violet-50:  #F6F2FF;

  --c-navy-900: #0A1843;
  --c-navy-800: #122158;
  --c-navy-700: #1B3175;
  --c-navy-600: #294399;
  --c-navy-500: #3858BD;

  --c-ink: #0A1843;
  --c-text: #2A2F40;
  --c-muted: #5E6680;
  --c-line: #E4E7EE;
  --c-line-soft: #EFF1F6;
  --c-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --c-bg-soft: #F7F8FB;
  --c-bg-deep: #0A1843;

  --c-success: #16A34A;
  --c-warn: #F59E0B;

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B2CFF 0%, #1B3175 100%);
  --grad-brand-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(91,44,255,0.08), rgba(27,49,117,0.04));

  /* Typography — Inter is closest open-source sub for the deck's Open Sans family
     while keeping the editorial weight enterprise sites favour */
  --font-sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, sans-serif;
  --font-display: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1240px;
  --container-narrow: 920px;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(10,24,67,0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(10,24,67,0.08);
  --shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(10,24,67,0.08), 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(10,24,67,0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 24px -8px rgba(10,24,67,0.15), 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(10,24,67,0.18);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--c-text);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01", "cv11";
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--c-violet-600); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--c-violet-700); }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 0.6em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4rem); letter-spacing: -0.035em; font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); letter-spacing: -0.028em; font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
p  { margin: 0 0 1em; }

ul { padding-left: 1.2em; }
hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); margin: 3rem 0; }

/* Layout helpers */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.container-narrow { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container-narrow); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section { padding: 104px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 64px 0; }
.section-soft { background: var(--c-bg-soft); }
.section-dark {
  background: var(--c-bg-deep);
  color: #C9D1E5;
  position: relative;
}
.section-dark h1, .section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4 { color: #fff; }

.eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-violet-600);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.section-dark .eyebrow { color: #B8A6FF; }

.lead { font-size: 1.22rem; color: var(--c-muted); max-width: 64ch; line-height: 1.55; }
.section-dark .lead { color: #B8C0D9; }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-center .lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* Grid */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 32px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Buttons — squared, deliberate, enterprise feel */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--c-violet-500);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -8px rgba(91,44,255,0.55);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--c-violet-600); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(91,44,255,0.6); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--c-navy-900); color: #fff; }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--c-navy-700); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--c-navy-900); border-color: var(--c-navy-900); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--c-navy-900); color: #fff; }
.section-dark .btn-ghost { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.section-dark .btn-ghost:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--c-navy-900); border-color: #fff; }
.btn-arrow::after { content: "→"; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.btn-arrow:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ============ Header — refined and confident ============ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 18px 0; gap: 24px; }
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--c-navy-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.logo:hover { color: var(--c-navy-900); }
.logo img { height: 40px; width: auto; display: block; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; gap: 28px; align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--c-text); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 10px 0; position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--c-navy-900); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--c-navy-900); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--c-violet-500);
}
.nav-cta { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--c-navy-900); margin: 5px 0; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: #fff; flex-direction: column; padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ============ Hero — full-bleed, editorial ============ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0 104px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--c-bg-soft) 100%);
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(91,44,255,0.08), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(10,24,67,0.06), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hero p.lead { margin-bottom: 36px; font-size: 1.28rem; color: var(--c-text); max-width: 56ch; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-trust {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--c-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.hero-trust strong { color: var(--c-navy-900); font-size: 1.6rem; display: block; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.hero-trust .stat-divider { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: var(--c-line); }

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 540px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-visual img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.hero-visual::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(91,44,255,0.0) 50%, rgba(10,24,67,0.30));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  z-index: 2;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-card .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-success); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(22,163,74,0.18);
}
.hero-card.c1 { top: 32px; left: 24px; }
.hero-card.c2 { top: 50%; right: 20px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.hero-card.c3 { bottom: 32px; left: 40px; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-visual { height: 380px; }
}

/* ============ Cards ============ */
.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--c-violet-100);
}
.card .icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--c-violet-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-violet-100);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--c-violet-600);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p { color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.6; }
.card a.card-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-violet-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.card a.card-link::after { content: "→"; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.card a.card-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }

.card-feature {
  background: var(--c-navy-900);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card-feature::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: -50%; right: -20%; width: 80%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,44,255,0.35), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card-feature h3, .card-feature p { color: #fff; position: relative; }
.card-feature p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.card-feature .icon {
  background: rgba(91,44,255,0.25);
  border-color: rgba(184,166,255,0.3);
  color: #B8A6FF;
  position: relative;
}
.card-feature a.card-link { color: #B8A6FF; position: relative; }

/* ============ Stats strip ============ */
.stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  text-align: left;
}
.stats-strip > div { padding-left: 20px; border-left: 3px solid var(--c-violet-500); }
.section-dark .stats-strip > div { border-left-color: var(--c-violet-500); }
.stats-strip .num {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-navy-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.section-dark .stats-strip .num { color: #fff; }
.stats-strip .label { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.section-dark .stats-strip .label { color: #B8C0D9; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ============ Logo bar ============ */
.logo-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 32px;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.logo-bar .logo-item {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--c-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ============ Industries ============ */
.industries {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.industry-tile {
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.industry-tile:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-violet-500);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.industry-tile .icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--c-violet-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--c-violet-600);
}
.industry-tile h4 { margin: 0 0 2px; font-size: 1rem; }
.industry-tile p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .industries { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ Quote ============ */
.quote-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 56px;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.quote-card::before {
  content: "“";
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 32px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 7rem;
  color: var(--c-violet-500);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.18;
}
.quote-card blockquote {
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.quote-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.quote-meta .name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-ink); }
.quote-meta .role { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ============ CTA banner ============ */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--c-navy-900);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 72px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%; right: -10%;
  width: 60%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,44,255,0.32), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.cta-banner p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 1.08rem; }
.cta-banner .btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: flex-end; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .cta-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 48px 32px; }
  .cta-banner .btns { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* ============ Page hero (small, editorial) ============ */
.page-hero {
  padding: 96px 0 80px;
  background: var(--c-navy-900);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(91,44,255,0.25), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(58,20,201,0.15), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; max-width: 22ch; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 1.22rem; max-width: 64ch; line-height: 1.55; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ============ Page hero with image (editorial style) ============ */
.page-hero-image {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-navy-900);
}
.page-hero-image img.bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.page-hero-image::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,24,67,0.85) 0%, rgba(91,44,255,0.55) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero-image .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-bottom: 56px; padding-top: 64px; width: 100%; }
.page-hero-image h1 { color: #fff; }
.page-hero-image p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); font-size: 1.22rem; max-width: 64ch; }
.page-hero-image .breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============ Two-col split content ============ */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }

.split-image {
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
}
.split-image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}

.checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.6em 0; }
.checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 36px;
  color: var(--c-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.checklist li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 16px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-violet-50);
  border: 2px solid var(--c-violet-500);
}
.checklist li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 7px; top: 19px;
  width: 8px; height: 4px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--c-violet-600);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--c-violet-600);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}
.section-dark .checklist li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.section-dark .checklist li::before {
  background: rgba(91,44,255,0.2);
  border-color: #B8A6FF;
}
.section-dark .checklist li::after {
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* ============ Process steps ============ */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  counter-reset: stepc;
}
.step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  counter-increment: stepc;
}
.step::before {
  content: "0" counter(stepc);
  display: block;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-violet-500);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.step h4 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.step p { color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ Forms ============ */
.form { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.form .row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.form label { font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: 6px; display: block; }
.form input, .form textarea, .form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.form input:focus, .form textarea:focus, .form select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-violet-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(91,44,255,0.12);
}
.form textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .form .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ Team grid ============ */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.team-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--c-violet-100); }
.team-card .avatar-lg {
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.team-card h4 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.team-card .role { color: var(--c-violet-600); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 500; }
.team-card p { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ Posts ============ */
.posts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.post {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.post:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--c-violet-100); }
.post-thumb {
  height: 200px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-body { padding: 28px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--c-violet-600);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.post h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.post-meta { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .posts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ FAQ ============ */
.faq { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); padding: 24px 0; }
.faq-q {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-ink);
  font-size: 1.08rem; list-style: none;
}
.faq-q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-q::after {
  content: "+"; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--c-violet-600); transition: transform 0.2s;
}
details[open] .faq-q::after { content: "−"; }
.faq-a { padding-top: 14px; color: var(--c-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============ Footer ============ */
.site-footer { background: var(--c-navy-900); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding: 80px 0 32px; }
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.footer-col h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-col a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 30ch; margin-top: 18px; }
.footer-brand .logo { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand .logo:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand .logo img { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.socials a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.socials a:hover { background: var(--c-violet-500); border-color: var(--c-violet-500); color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ Tags ============ */
.tag-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: var(--c-bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-text);
}

/* ============ Editorial bands (PWC/Accenture-feel) ============ */
.editorial-band {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 480px;
}
.editorial-band .text {
  padding: 80px 64px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.editorial-band .image { background-size: cover; background-position: center; min-height: 380px; }
.editorial-band.flip .text { order: 2; }
.editorial-band.flip .image { order: 1; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .editorial-band, .editorial-band.flip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .editorial-band .text { padding: 56px 32px; }
  .editorial-band.flip .text, .editorial-band.flip .image { order: initial; }
}

/* ============ Senior Leadership grid (3 + 3 layout) ============ */
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.lead-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.lead-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--c-violet-100);
}
.lead-card .avatar-photo {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(91,44,255,0.4);
}
.lead-card .avatar-photo::before {
  content: attr(data-init);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  z-index: 0;
}
.lead-card .avatar-photo img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.lead-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.lead-card .role {
  color: var(--c-violet-600);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.lead-card p {
  color: var(--c-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* utility */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-48 { margin-top: 48px; }
.mb-12 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mb-32 { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.mb-48 { margin-bottom: 48px; }

/* ============ Managed Services org structure ============ */
.org-tree { display: grid; gap: 24px; margin-top: 32px; }
.org-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.org-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.org-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-violet-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.org-card.exec {
  background: var(--c-navy-900);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.org-card.exec::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(91,44,255,0.4), transparent 60%);
}
.org-card.exec h4, .org-card.exec p { color: #fff; position: relative; }
.org-card .level {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--c-violet-600);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.org-card.exec .level { color: #B8A6FF; }
.org-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 10px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.org-card ul {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--c-muted);
}
.org-card.exec ul { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.org-card ul li {
  padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.org-card ul li::before {
  content: "·";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  color: var(--c-violet-500);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.org-card.exec ul li::before { color: #B8A6FF; }
.org-card .tier-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-violet-600);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-violet-100);
  background: var(--c-violet-50);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ============ Nav dropdowns ============ */
.nav-links li.has-dd { position: relative; }
.nav-links li.has-dd > a::after {
  content: " ▾";
  font-size: 0.7em;
  margin-left: 4px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.nav-links .dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%; left: -16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 12px;
  display: none;
  min-width: 240px;
  z-index: 60;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 6px 0 0;
}
.nav-links .dropdown li { margin: 0; }
.nav-links .dropdown li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.nav-links .dropdown li a::after { display: none; }
.nav-links .dropdown li a:hover {
  background: var(--c-violet-50);
  color: var(--c-navy-900);
}
.nav-links li.has-dd:hover > .dropdown,
.nav-links li.has-dd:focus-within > .dropdown { display: block; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-links .dropdown {
    position: static; display: block; box-shadow: none;
    border: 0; padding: 0 0 0 14px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--c-violet-100);
    margin: 6px 0 12px;
  }
  .nav-links li.has-dd > a::after { content: ""; }
}

/* ============ Diagram image styling ============ */
.diagram-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.diagram-frame img { width: 100%; display: block; }
.diagram-frame.compact { max-width: 720px; }

/* ============ Logo updates for landscape format ============ */
.site-header .logo img { height: 64px; width: auto; max-width: 300px; object-fit: contain; }
.footer-brand .logo img { height: 36px; width: auto; max-width: 180px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .site-header .logo img { height: 48px; max-width: 240px; } }

/* ============ Executive marquee banner (managedsolution-style) ============ */
.exec-banner {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 600px;
  background: var(--c-navy-900);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.exec-banner::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(91,44,255,0.35), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(58,20,201,0.18), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,24,67,0.5) 0%, rgba(10,24,67,0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.exec-banner img.bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; opacity: 0.45;
}
.exec-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 80px 24px; width: 100%; }
.exec-banner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.exec-banner h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.6vw, 4.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.exec-banner h1 .accent { color: #B8A6FF; }
.exec-banner p.lead {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.exec-banner .pillar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.exec-banner .pillar {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
}
.exec-banner .pillar h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.exec-banner .pillar p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.exec-banner .pillar-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(91,44,255,0.4), rgba(91,44,255,0.15));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.exec-banner .cta-row {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .exec-banner-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .exec-banner { min-height: auto; }
}

/* Senior leadership headshots — proper photo container */
.lead-card .avatar-photo img {
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ============ Vendor partners grid ============ */
.vendors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}
.vendor-chip {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-navy-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 80px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.vendor-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-violet-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.vendor-chip img { width: 130px; height: 52px; max-height: none; max-width: none; object-fit: contain; object-position: center; }
.vendor-chip .v-name { color: var(--c-navy-900); }
.vendor-chip .v-tier { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-violet-600); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px; }

.section-dark .vendor-chip {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #fff;
}
.section-dark .vendor-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(184,166,255,0.4);
}

/* ============ Leadership grid v2 — themissinglink-inspired, 3+3 layout, large rectangle portraits ============ */
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}
.lead-card {
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
  transition: none;
}
.lead-card:hover {
  box-shadow: none;
  transform: none;
}
.lead-card .avatar-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  background: var(--c-bg-soft);
  color: var(--c-navy-900);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px -8px rgba(10,24,67,0.15);
}
.lead-card .avatar-photo::before {
  content: attr(data-init);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  z-index: 0;
  background: var(--c-bg-soft);
  color: var(--c-muted);
}
.lead-card .avatar-photo img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.lead-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.lead-card .role {
  color: var(--c-violet-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.lead-card p {
  color: var(--c-muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
  .lead-card .avatar-photo { height: 380px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .lead-card .avatar-photo { height: 480px; }
}

/* ============ Vendors grid — large clean layout ============ */
.vendors-grid-large {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.vendors-grid-large .vendor-chip {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--c-navy-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 150px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.vendors-grid-large .vendor-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-violet-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.vendors-grid-large .vendor-chip img {
  width: 160px;
  height: 100px;
  max-height: none;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  filter: none;
}
.vendors-grid-large .vendor-chip .v-name {
  display: block;
  color: var(--c-navy-900);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vendors-grid-large { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .vendors-grid-large .vendor-chip { min-height: 100px; padding: 22px 14px; }
}

/* ============ Utility tab bar (Olympus-style top bar) ============ */
.utility-bar {
  background: var(--c-navy-900);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.utility-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  gap: 28px;
}
.utility-bar a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 4px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.15s;
}
.utility-bar a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-bottom-color: var(--c-violet-500);
}
.utility-bar a::before {
  content: "↗";
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .utility-bar .container { gap: 16px; padding: 8px 16px; }
  .utility-bar { font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   v5 — Standalone service page styles (added May 2026)
   ============================================================ */

.hero-page {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F7F5FF 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 96px 0 72px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-page::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; right: -120px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,44,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-page .hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-violet-500);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(91,44,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.hero-page h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  max-width: 22ch;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--c-navy-900);
}
.hero-page .hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--c-text);
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-page .hero-lead strong { color: var(--c-navy-900); font-weight: 700; }
.hero-page .hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.section-tinted {
  background: var(--c-bg-soft, #F7F5FF);
}

.section-head { margin-bottom: 56px; max-width: 76ch; }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--c-navy-900);
}

.metric-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 36px 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line, #e6e6f0);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(10,24,67,0.12);
}
.metric-card .metric-num {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-violet-500);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.metric-card .metric-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--c-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.card-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(91,44,255,0.1);
  color: var(--c-violet-500);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy-900) 0%, #1a2960 100%);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px; height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,44,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-section h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cta-section .btn { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.btn-lg {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line, #e6e6f0);
  background: #fff;
}
.data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.data-table thead {
  background: var(--c-navy-900);
  color: #fff;
}
.data-table th {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.data-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line, #e6e6f0);
  vertical-align: top;
  color: var(--c-text);
}
.data-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(91,44,255,0.03); }
.data-table tbody td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-navy-900); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-page { padding: 64px 0 48px; }
  .cta-section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
}

/* v6 — Dropdown sub-section header (e.g. "Purchasing" inside Services menu) */
.dropdown .dd-subhead {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 10px 18px 6px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-violet-500);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line, #e6e6f0);
  pointer-events: none;
  background: transparent;
}
.dropdown li.dd-subhead:first-child { margin-top: 0; border-top: 0; }


/* ============================================================
   v8.1 — Warm dark navy + violet (May 2026)
   Keeps brand navy as the dark canvas, paper-white interstitials,
   violet as the single accent. Apple-restraint typography,
   no near-black, no aggressive grid texture.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --warm-navy: #0E1B4D;      /* slightly richer than --c-navy-900 for hero depth */
  --warm-navy-2: #142363;
  --warm-paper: #FBFAFD;
  --warm-line: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --warm-muted: rgba(255,255,255,0.74);
  --warm-faint: rgba(255,255,255,0.52);
}

/* Display label font for eyebrows / structural markers */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@500;600&display=swap');

/* ---------- Utility bar (brand navy) ---------- */
.utility-bar { background: var(--c-navy-900); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--warm-line); }
.utility-bar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.utility-bar a:hover { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: var(--c-violet-500); }

/* ---------- Header (brand navy) ---------- */
.site-header { background: var(--c-navy-900); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--warm-line); }
.site-header .nav-links > li > a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); font-weight: 500; }
.site-header .nav-links > li > a:hover { color: #B8A6FF; }
.site-header .logo img { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.site-header .dropdown {
  background: var(--warm-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-line);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -16px rgba(8,16,40,0.55);
}
.site-header .dropdown li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.site-header .dropdown li a:hover { background: var(--warm-navy-2); color: #B8A6FF; }
.site-header .dd-subhead { color: #B8A6FF; border-top-color: var(--warm-line); background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle span { background: #fff; }

/* ---------- Hero on EVERY page — warm navy editorial canvas ---------- */
.hero, .hero-page, .page-hero-image, .exec-banner {
  background: var(--c-navy-900);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero, .hero-page, .page-hero-image { padding: 112px 0 88px; }
.hero::before, .hero-page::before, .page-hero-image::before, .exec-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 78% 18%, rgba(91,44,255,0.28) 0%, transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(45% 45% at 8% 100%, rgba(91,44,255,0.16) 0%, transparent 62%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero .container, .hero-page .container, .page-hero-image .container, .exec-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero h1, .hero-page h1, .page-hero-image h1, .exec-banner h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.026em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.hero p.lead, .hero-page .hero-lead, .page-hero-image .lead, .exec-banner .lead {
  color: var(--warm-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.22rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.exec-banner > img.bg { opacity: 0.18; filter: saturate(0.7); }

/* hero eyebrow + .eyebrow share warm mono treatment */
.hero-eyebrow, .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", "SFMono-Regular", ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-eyebrow { color: #B8A6FF; }
.eyebrow { color: var(--c-violet-500); }
.hero-eyebrow::before, .eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 22px; height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ---------- Sections, cards, metrics — keep warm/light defaults ---------- */
.section-dark { background: var(--c-navy-900); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4 { color: #fff; }
.section-dark .card { background: var(--warm-navy); border-color: var(--warm-line); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.section-dark .card h3 { color: #fff; }
.section-dark .card p { color: var(--warm-muted); }
.section-dark .card:hover { border-color: var(--c-violet-500); box-shadow: 0 20px 56px -20px rgba(91,44,255,0.40); }

/* Cards on light — quieter Apple-style */
.card { border-radius: 14px; transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease; }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 22px 52px -22px rgba(10,24,67,0.18); }
.card-num {
  display: block;
  width: auto; height: auto; border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent !important;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--c-violet-500);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Metric cards — Apple stat treatment but on warm brand */
.metric-card { background: transparent; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #EAE7F2; border-radius: 0; padding: 32px 0; text-align: left; }
.metric-card:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
.metric-card .metric-num { color: var(--c-navy-900); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.028em; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.metric-card .metric-label { color: #5A5A6C; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.45; }
.section-dark .metric-card { border-top-color: var(--warm-line); }
.section-dark .metric-card .metric-num { color: #fff; }
.section-dark .metric-card .metric-label { color: var(--warm-muted); }

/* Footer — brand navy */
.site-footer { background: var(--c-navy-900); color: var(--warm-muted); border-top: 1px solid var(--warm-line); }
.site-footer h5 {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B8A6FF;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #B8A6FF; }
.site-footer .logo img { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }

/* CTA section — brand navy with warm violet glow */
.cta-section { background: var(--c-navy-900); color: #fff; padding: 96px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-section::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 70% at 80% 50%, rgba(91,44,255,0.30) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 980px; }
.cta-section h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.024em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-section p { color: var(--warm-muted); font-size: 1.08rem; margin: 0 0 32px; max-width: 56ch; }

/* Section heads */
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.14; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-weight: 800; }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* Vendor strip / partner row — warm navy with mono labels (kept tidy) */
.vendor-strip { background: var(--c-navy-900); padding: 56px 0; }
.vendor-strip img { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.72; max-height: 32px; width: auto; }
.vendor-strip img:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* logo-bar industry strip kept light */
.section:not(.section-dark) .logo-bar { gap: 32px 40px; }
.logo-item {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #5A5A6C;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn { border-radius: 100px; font-weight: 500; padding: 13px 24px; transition: all 0.18s ease; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--c-violet-500); color: #fff; border-color: var(--c-violet-500); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--c-violet-600); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(91,44,255,0.55); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--c-navy-900); border-color: #fff; }
.section:not(.section-dark) .btn-ghost { color: var(--c-navy-900); border-color: rgba(10,24,67,0.25); }
.section:not(.section-dark) .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--c-navy-900); color: #fff; border-color: var(--c-navy-900); }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 30px; font-size: 1rem; }

/* Hero cards (the floating pill labels) */
.hero-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); color: #fff; }
.hero-card .dot { background: #B8A6FF; }

/* Pillars */
.pillar-grid .pillar { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: 12px; }
.pillar-grid .pillar h4 { color: #fff; }
.pillar-grid .pillar p { color: var(--warm-muted); }
.pillar-grid .pillar-icon { color: #B8A6FF; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero, .hero-page, .page-hero-image { padding: 72px 0 56px; }
  .cta-section { padding: 64px 0; }
}


/* =====================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — PwC Value-in-Motion · Horizontal Band
   Full-width photo top · headline at boundary · dark content band below
   ===================================================================== */

/* Reset base exec-banner so it doesn't interfere */
.exec-banner { padding: 0; min-height: 0; background: none; display: block; }
.exec-banner::before { display: none !important; background: none !important; }

/* Outer flex column */
.vim-hero { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

/* ── Top photo band ── */
.vim-photo-band {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(300px, 44vh, 420px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vim-photo-band img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 40%;
  display: block;
}

/* Dark gradient — transparent top, heavy at base so headline pops */
.vim-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15,31,46,0.20) 0%, rgba(15,31,46,0.92) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Headline sits at the very bottom of the photo band */
.vim-headline-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 clamp(24px, 7vw, 100px) 36px;
}

.vim-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #4ECDC4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vim-h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

.vim-h1 em {
  color: #4ECDC4;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* Live SOC badge — top right of photo */
.vim-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 32px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  color: #111827;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.vim-dot {
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(34,197,94,0.22);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ── Bottom content band ── */
.vim-content-band {
  background: #0f1f2e;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(78,205,196,0.22);
  padding: 40px clamp(24px, 7vw, 100px);
}

.vim-content-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.vim-lead-col { flex: 1; }

.vim-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 54ch;
}

.vim-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.vim-btns .btn-ghost,
.vim-btns .btn-arrow {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

.vim-btns .btn-ghost:hover,
.vim-btns .btn-arrow:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #0f1f2e;
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* Stat cards column */
.vim-stat-cards {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vim-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 88px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.vim-snum {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.vim-slbl {
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  display: block;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vim-photo-band { height: 260px; }
  .vim-h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.8rem); }
  .vim-content-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 28px; }
  .vim-stat-cards { flex-wrap: wrap; width: 100%; gap: 10px; }
  .vim-stat { flex: 1; min-width: 80px; padding: 14px 16px; }
  .vim-badge { top: 16px; right: 16px; font-size: 0.76rem; padding: 7px 12px; }
}


/* =====================================================================
   AI Services — Consultative Split Hero
   Dark navy left · boardroom photo right · stats + badge
   ===================================================================== */

.ai-consult-hero { display: block; }

.ai-consult-inner {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 600px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Left: dark navy consultative panel */
.ai-consult-left {
  width: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #0a1844;
  padding: 72px clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ai-consult-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #4ECDC4;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ai-consult-h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ai-consult-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 46ch;
}

.ai-consult-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 36px; }

.ai-consult-btns .btn-ghost {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.ai-consult-btns .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #0a1844;
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* Stats row */
.ai-consult-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ai-cs { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.ai-cs-num {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ai-cs-lbl {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Right: full-bleed boardroom photo */
.ai-consult-right {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 500px;
}

.ai-consult-right img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

/* Left-edge fade into navy panel */
.ai-consult-right::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,24,68,0.55) 0%, transparent 35%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Workshop callout badge */
.ai-consult-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 28px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  color: #111827;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  max-width: 270px;
}

.ai-consult-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: #0a1844;
}

.ai-consult-badge span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ai-consult-inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .ai-consult-left { width: 100%; padding: 48px 24px 36px; }
  .ai-consult-right { min-height: 280px; }
  .ai-consult-h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .ai-consult-badge { left: 16px; bottom: 16px; max-width: 220px; }
}