:root {
  /* Brand */
  --c-navy: #001333;
  --c-navy-deep: #000a1f;
  --c-blue: #0045ad;
  --c-blue-light: #2f6fd6;
  --c-orange: #fe771d;
  --c-orange-light: #ff9a52;

  /* Surfaces */
  --c-card-light-bg: #f5f8fd;
  --c-card-dark-bg: #00265e;
  --c-card-black-bg: #001333;
  --c-section-light-bg: #ffffff;
  --c-section-alt-bg: #f5f8fd;
  --c-news-bg: #0045ad;
  --c-partners-bg: #002a70;
  --c-footer-bg: #000a1f;
  --c-border: #e4e9f2;

  /* Text */
  --c-text-light: #ffffff;
  --c-text-dark: #0b1526;
  --c-text-muted: #566178;
  --c-text-on-dark-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);

  /* Fonts */
  --f-heading: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
  --f-body: 'Roboto', sans-serif;

  /* Type scale */
  --text-xs: 0.75rem;
  --text-sm: 0.875rem;
  --text-base: 1rem;
  --text-lg: 1.15rem;
  --text-xl: 1.5rem;
  --text-2xl: 2rem;
  --text-3xl: 2.5rem;
  --text-4xl: 3.25rem;
  --text-5xl: 2.375rem;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-3xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 2rem;
  --space-lg: 4rem;
  --space-xl: 6rem;
  --space-2xl: 7.5rem;

  /* Radius / shadow */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.16);

  --max-width: 1280px;
  /* Single spacing system: 24px mobile floor, 80px desktop ceiling */
  --pad-x: clamp(24px, 6vw, 80px);
  --section-pad-y: clamp(96px, 9vw, 120px);
  /* Text inset used by full-bleed bands so their copy lines up with the
     centered var(--max-width) container everywhere else on the page. */
  --edge-inset: max(var(--pad-x), calc((100vw - var(--max-width)) / 2 + var(--pad-x)));
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  color: var(--c-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.65;
  background-color: var(--c-section-light-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--f-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  overflow: visible;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--text-5xl); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700; }

p { color: var(--c-text-muted); }

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

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

ul { list-style: none; }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
}

/* ============ UTILITIES ============ */
.max-w-7xl { max-width: 80rem; width: 100%; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.px-6 { padding-left: 1.5rem; padding-right: 1.5rem; }
.text-white { color: #fff !important; }
.text-white p, .text-white a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-col { flex-direction: column; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.justify-start { justify-content: flex-start; }
.items-start { align-items: flex-start; }
.items-center { align-items: center; }
.h-full { height: 100%; }
.p-6 { padding: 1.5rem; }
.m-0 { margin: 0 !important; }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mt-12 { margin-top: 3rem; }
.text-lg { font-size: 1.125rem; }
.grid { display: grid; }
.grid-cols-1 { grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid-cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.items-stretch { align-items: stretch; }
.gap-0 { gap: 0; }
.gap-4 { gap: 1rem; }
.gap-8 { gap: 2rem; }
.gap-12 { gap: 3rem; }
.gap-12 { gap: 3rem; }
.gap-16 { gap: 4rem; }
.gap-24 { gap: 6rem; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .md\:grid-cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .lg\:px-8 { padding-left: 2rem; padding-right: 2rem; }
  .lg\:grid-cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--f-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--c-text-on-dark-muted); }

.section-head {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.section-head.centered { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.section-head p { font-size: var(--text-lg); }

.accent { color: var(--c-orange); }

/* ============ ANIMATIONS ============ */

/* Page loader dot animation */
@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 80%, 100% {
    transform: scale(0.6);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
  40% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Page loader styles */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--c-card-light-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-loader.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.loader-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.loader-dot {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: dotPulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.loader-dot:nth-child(1) {
  background: var(--c-blue);
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.loader-dot:nth-child(2) {
  background: var(--c-orange);
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.loader-dot:nth-child(3) {
  background: var(--c-blue);
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Scroll reveal classes - transition-gated by .revealed, added by IntersectionObserver only */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 900ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 900ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

[data-reveal="fade-in-up"]    { transform: translateY(40px); }
[data-reveal="fade-in-down"]  { transform: translateY(-40px); }
[data-reveal="fade-in-left"]  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
[data-reveal="fade-in-right"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
[data-reveal="fade-in"]       { transform: none; }

[data-reveal].revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Stagger effect for grouped elements */
[data-reveal]:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
[data-reveal]:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
[data-reveal]:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
[data-reveal]:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
[data-reveal]:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
[data-reveal]:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
[data-reveal]:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
[data-reveal]:nth-child(n+8) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

/* ============ DIRECTIONAL SCROLL REVEAL (data-reveal-dir) ============ */
/* Scoped, intentional reveal system - distinct from the [data-reveal] auto set above */
.reveal-left,
.reveal-right,
.reveal-up,
.reveal-down {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-left  { transform: translateX(-90px); }
.reveal-right { transform: translateX(90px); }
.reveal-up    { transform: translateY(90px); }
.reveal-down  { transform: translateY(-90px); }

.reveal-left.is-visible,
.reveal-right.is-visible,
.reveal-up.is-visible,
.reveal-down.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal-left,
  .reveal-right,
  .reveal-up,
  .reveal-down {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--f-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--c-orange);
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.22);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.28); }

.btn-outline-light {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--c-text-light);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.btn-outline-dark {
  border-color: rgba(11, 21, 38, 0.2);
  color: var(--c-text-dark);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover { border-color: var(--c-navy); background: rgba(11, 21, 38, 0.04); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--c-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap 0.25s ease;
}
.link-arrow svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.link-arrow:hover { gap: 11px; }
.link-arrow.on-light { color: var(--c-text-dark); }

/* Icon badges */
.icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Diagram-embedded icon instances (not wrapped in .icon) */
svg use {
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.icon-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.icon-badge.tint-orange { background: rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.08); border-color: rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.18); color: var(--c-orange); }
.icon-badge.tint-blue { background: rgba(0, 69, 173, 0.06); border-color: rgba(0, 69, 173, 0.14); color: var(--c-blue); }
.icon-badge.tint-white { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); color: #fff; }
.icon-badge.tint-navy { background: rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.04); border-color: rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.10); color: var(--c-navy); }

/* ============ PARTNERS STRIP ============ */
.partners-strip { padding: var(--section-pad-y) 0; background: #f7f9fd; }
.partners-strip h2 { margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.partner-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-sm);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  height: 120px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.partner-logo:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,19,51,0.08); border-color: rgba(0,19,51,0.16); }
.partner-logo img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 55px; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ============ NAV ============ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.04);
  transition: background-color 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.navbar.affix {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.08);
}

.nav-container {
  /* Matches .hero-inner's max-width exactly so the logo's left edge lines
     up with the hero content below it - they previously used different
     max-widths (1680px vs 1440px), which pushed the logo further left
     than the hero text on wide screens. */
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo img {
  height: 68px;
  max-height: 78px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.navbar.affix .logo img { height: 58px; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-left: auto;
  gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 2.2rem);
}

.nav-links a,
.nav-mega-trigger,
.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a::after,
.nav-mega-trigger::after,
.nav-dropdown-trigger::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-orange);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.nav-active,
.nav-mega-trigger:hover,
.nav-mega-trigger[aria-expanded="true"],
.nav-dropdown-trigger:hover,
.nav-dropdown-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] {
  color: var(--c-orange);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.nav-active::after,
.nav-mega-trigger:hover::after,
.nav-mega-trigger[aria-expanded="true"]::after,
.nav-dropdown-trigger:hover::after,
.nav-dropdown-trigger[aria-expanded="true"]::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-caret {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  stroke: var(--c-navy);
  stroke-width: 2.4;
  fill: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, stroke 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger:hover .nav-caret,
.nav-dropdown-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-caret,
.nav-mega-trigger:hover .nav-caret,
.nav-mega-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-caret {
  stroke: var(--c-orange);
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-caret,
.nav-mega-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-item.has-dropdown { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }

.dropdown-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.14);
  padding: 8px 0;
  z-index: 1002;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.dropdown-panel[hidden] { display: none; }
.dropdown-panel-right { left: auto; right: 0; min-width: 280px; }

.dropdown-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--c-navy) !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease !important;
}
.dropdown-link::after { display: none !important; }
.dropdown-link:hover {
  background: rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.08);
  color: var(--c-orange) !important;
}

/* Contact Us Pill */
.nav-pill-wrapper { margin-left: 0; flex-shrink: 0; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-contact-pill {
  background: var(--c-orange) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-orange) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.28);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}
.nav-contact-pill::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-contact-pill:hover,
.nav-contact-pill[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: var(--c-orange-hover) !important;
  border-color: var(--c-orange-hover) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.4);
}

.mega-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.14);
  z-index: 1001;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  visibility: hidden;
}
.mega-panel[hidden] { display: block; visibility: hidden; }
.mega-panel.open {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Six pillars on a 3×2 grid, with a full-width footer strip beneath. */
.mega-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--pad-x) var(--space-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  column-gap: var(--space-lg);
  row-gap: var(--space-md);
}

.mega-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
.mega-pillar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }

.mega-pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--f-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--c-orange);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mega-pillar h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

/* Flagship offer inside a pillar - reads as a chip, not a link. */
.mega-offer {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-orange);
  background: rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.mega-foot {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

/* Industries sit inline in the footer strip rather than in their own column. */
.mega-foot-industries { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.mega-foot-industries .mega-heading { padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0; border-bottom: none; }
.nav-links .mega-panel .mega-foot-industries a.mega-link { padding: 0; }

.mega-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--f-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-orange);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.mega-heading {
  font-family: var(--f-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.mega-heading-spaced { margin-top: var(--space-md); }

/* The panel lives inside .nav-links so it can flow as a mobile accordion,
   which means .nav-links a styling leaks in. Reset it here, at a specificity
   that also clears .navbar.affix .nav-links a. */
.nav-links .mega-panel a {
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-links .mega-panel a::after { display: none !important; }

.nav-links .mega-panel a.mega-link {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  padding: 7px 0 7px 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-links .mega-panel a.mega-link::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-orange);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: width 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-links .mega-panel a.mega-link:hover { color: var(--c-navy); padding-left: 10px; }
.nav-links .mega-panel a.mega-link:hover::before { width: 8px; }

.nav-links .mega-panel a.mega-feature-link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-orange);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-links .mega-panel a.mega-feature-link:hover { color: var(--c-navy); }

.mega-scrim {
  /* Positioned relative to .navbar (its nearest positioned ancestor), not
     the viewport, so it starts right below the nav and never overlaps the
     trigger/nav-links. Fixed+inset:0 used to sit on top of the trigger
     itself, stealing the hover the instant it faded in and causing the
     open/close/open flicker. */
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(0, 10, 31, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  visibility: hidden;
}
.mega-scrim[hidden] { display: block; visibility: hidden; }
.mega-scrim.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; visibility: visible; }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}
.hamburger span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-navy);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f7fb 60%, #eaf0f9 100%);
  color: var(--c-navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 160px 0 110px;
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.06);
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero-quote-wrap {
  flex: 1.4;
  min-width: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-quote {
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--c-orange);
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
}

.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.hero-map-wrap,
.hero-globe-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 440px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.hero-africa-map,
.hero-globe-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 408px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 40px rgba(0, 69, 173, 0.16));
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Clean thin chevron scroll cue */
.hero-scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: block;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 6px 14px;
}
.hero-scroll-cue svg {
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.35);
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  animation: scroll-bob 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: stroke 0.25s ease;
}
.hero-scroll-cue:hover svg { stroke: var(--c-orange); }
@keyframes scroll-bob {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.65; }
  50% { transform: translateY(6px); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes dash-flow {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -20; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-scroll-cue svg, .flywheel-arrow { animation: none !important; }
}

/* Scroll reveal: content is visible by default. JS + IntersectionObserver progressively enhances it. */
.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.js .reveal.in-view,
:target .reveal,
:target.reveal {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}
.section-3-col .card:nth-child(2), .news-partners .col:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.section-3-col .card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* ============ SERVICE PILLARS ============ */

.card {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16); z-index: 2; }
.card .icon-badge { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.card h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); font-size: 1.65rem; }
.card p { flex-grow: 1; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); font-size: var(--text-base); }

.card-light { background-color: var(--c-card-light-bg); color: var(--c-text-dark); }
.card-dark { background-color: var(--c-card-dark-bg); color: var(--c-text-light); }
.card-dark p { color: var(--c-text-on-dark-muted); }
.card-black { background-color: var(--c-card-black-bg); color: var(--c-text-light); }
.card-black p { color: var(--c-text-on-dark-muted); }

/* Card Background Extensions (Full Bleed Illusion) */
.card-extend-bg::before, .card-extend-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  z-index: -1;
}
.card-extend-bg::before { right: 100%; }
.card-extend-bg::after { left: 100%; }

.card-light.card-extend-bg::before, .card-light.card-extend-bg::after { background-color: var(--c-card-light-bg); }
.card-dark.card-extend-bg::before, .card-dark.card-extend-bg::after { background-color: var(--c-card-dark-bg); }
.card-black.card-extend-bg::before, .card-black.card-extend-bg::after { background-color: var(--c-card-black-bg); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  /* On desktop, middle card does not extend. Left card extends only left. Right card extends only right. */
  .card-dark.card-extend-bg::before, .card-dark.card-extend-bg::after { display: none; }
  .card-light.card-extend-bg::after { display: none; }
  .card-black.card-extend-bg::before { display: none; }
}

/* ============ PREMIUM SERVICE PILLARS ============ */
.services-premium {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.services-premium-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}

.services-premium-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--c-navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.services-premium-head p {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.service-pillar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.service-pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.10);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.service-pillar-num {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.service-pillar h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.service-pillar ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.service-pillar li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.service-pillar li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 9px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-blue);
}

.about-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.about-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.about-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 10px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-orange);
}

.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.industry-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.08);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.industry-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.industry-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============ HOME: heading serif [APPROX - concept-image reference, no traceable source] ============ */
.home-serif { font-family: 'Lora', var(--f-heading); }

/* ============ HOME: SERVICES (icon card grid) ============ */
.svc-head { max-width: 620px; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.svc-head h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.svc-head p { color: var(--c-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-md); }
.svc-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.svc-card .svc-icon {
  display: block; width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  fill: none; stroke: var(--c-navy); stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.svc-card h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--c-navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.svc-card p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--c-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.svc-card .link-arrow { font-size: var(--text-sm); }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Primary / Secondary service tiers */
.svc-tier-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.svc-tier-label-secondary { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.svc-tier-num {
  font-family: var(--f-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--c-orange);
}
.svc-tier-label h3 {
  font-size: 1.37rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  margin: 0;
}
.svc-tier-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.svc-primary-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-md); }
.svc-primary-card {
  position: relative;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.03);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.svc-primary-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.10); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(0, 69, 173, 0.3); }
.svc-primary-card .svc-icon {
  display: block; width: 40px; height: 40px; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  fill: none; stroke: var(--c-blue); stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.svc-primary-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-blue);
  background: rgba(0, 69, 173, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 69, 173, 0.28);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.svc-primary-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-blue); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.svc-primary-card p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--c-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); line-height: 1.55; }
.svc-primary-card .link-arrow { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-orange); }

.svc-secondary-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.svc-secondary-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 20px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #f7f9fd;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-dark);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  min-height: 120px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.svc-secondary-item .icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; color: var(--c-blue); flex-shrink: 0; }
a.svc-secondary-item:hover { background: rgba(0, 69, 173, 0.06); border-color: rgba(0, 69, 173, 0.25); color: var(--c-blue); }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .svc-primary-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ HOME: WHO WE ARE (stat band) ============ */
.who-we-are { background: var(--c-navy); color: #fff; }
.who-we-are-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); align-items: center; }
.who-we-are h2 { color: #fff; }
.who-we-are p { color: var(--c-text-on-dark-muted); max-width: 480px; }
.stat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.stat-tile { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-sm) var(--space-md); }
.stat-tile .stat-icon {
  display: block; width: 42px; height: 42px; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  fill: none; stroke: var(--c-orange); stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.stat-tile .num { display: block; font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.stat-tile .label { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--c-text-on-dark-muted); }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .who-we-are-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ HOME: WHERE WE WORK (map) ============ */
.where-we-work { padding: 90px 0; background: #FFFFFF; }
.where-we-work-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.where-we-work p { color: var(--c-text-muted, #475569); max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.orange-eyebrow { color: var(--c-orange, #FF5500) !important; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.82rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.title-serif { font-family: 'Lora', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif !important; color: #06152B; font-weight: 700; font-size: 2.3rem; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-bold { font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #06152B; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.cta-bold:hover { color: var(--c-orange, #FF5500); }

.where-we-work-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 21, 43, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}
.regional-map-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.where-we-work-media:hover .regional-map-img {
  transform: scale(1.015);
}

.hubs-capabilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.hub-cap-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 24px 28px 24px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.hub-cap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(6, 21, 43, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.hub-cap-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hub-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #06152B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(6, 21, 43, 0.15);
}
.hub-cap-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}
.hub-cap-title h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #06152B;
  margin: 0 0 3px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.hub-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #06152B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: block;
}
.hub-cap-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hub-cap-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.check-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
  fill: #06152B;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(6, 21, 43, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .where-we-work-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .hubs-capabilities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
}

/* ============ HOME: TRUST BAND (AWARDS) ============ */
.trust-band { background: #06152B; padding: 48px 0; }
.centered-eyebrow { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 32px; display: block; }
.trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
.trust-item .laurel { width: 36px; height: auto; flex-shrink: 0; filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3)); }
.trust-item .laurel-r { transform: scaleX(-1); }
.award-text { text-align: center; }
.award-title { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800; color: #FFFFFF; letter-spacing: 0.04em; line-height: 1.35; text-transform: uppercase; max-width: 175px; margin: 0 auto; }
.award-org { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; color: #94A3B8; margin-top: 4px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; } }

/* ============ HOME: INSIGHTS & RESOURCES ============ */
.insights-section { background: #F8FAFC; padding: 90px 0; }
.insights-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.insights-left-header { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.insights-left-header p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.insights-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px; border: 1.5px solid #06152B; border-radius: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF; color: #06152B; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.insights-cta-btn:hover { background: #06152B; color: #FFFFFF; }

.insights-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.insight-card {
  background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.insight-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); }
.insight-img-wrap { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: #0F172A; }
.insight-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.insight-card:hover .insight-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.insight-card-content { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.insight-heading { font-family: 'Lora', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: #06152B; margin: 8px 0 10px; line-height: 1.35; }
.insight-card-content p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.5; flex: 1; }
.insight-read-more { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #06152B; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.insight-read-more:hover { color: var(--c-orange, #FF5500); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .insights-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============ HOME: CLOSING CTA BANNER ============ */
.cta-section { padding: 40px 0 80px; }
.home-cta {
  background: #06152B;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 48px 56px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 21, 43, 0.15);
}
.cta-serif-heading { font-family: 'Lora', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.25; }
.cta-subtext { color: #CBD5E1 !important; margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-orange-solid {
  background: #FF5500; color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; border: none;
  white-space: nowrap; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.35); transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-orange-solid:hover { background: #E64D00; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.45); }

/* ============ SECTIONS (shared) ============ */
section:not(.hero) { padding: var(--section-pad-y) 0; }
.bg-alt { background-color: var(--c-section-alt-bg); }
.bg-navy { background-color: var(--c-navy); color: var(--c-text-light); }
.bg-navy p { color: var(--c-text-on-dark-muted); }
.bg-navy h2 { color: #fff; }
.bg-blue { background-color: var(--c-blue); color: var(--c-text-light); }
.bg-blue p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }

.bg-blue { background-color: var(--c-blue); color: var(--c-text-light); }
.bg-blue p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }

/* Diagram card wrapper used for replaced placeholders */
.diagram-card {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.diagram-card.on-light { background: var(--c-card-light-bg); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); }
.diagram-card.on-navy { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }
.diagram-card svg { width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 520px; }
.diagram-card { flex-direction: column; }
.diagram-caption { text-align: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--text-sm); margin-top: var(--space-xs); color: var(--c-text-muted); }

/* Balance panel: frames the shorter column in a two-column split so both
   sides read as equal height instead of leaving a bare gap underneath. */
.balance-panel {
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.balance-panel.on-light { background: var(--c-card-light-bg); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); }
.balance-panel.on-navy { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }
.balance-panel.on-alt { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--c-border); }

/* Feature grid (About section values) */
.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}
/* Balances against the left column's heading block */
.feature-grid-balanced { gap: var(--space-md); }
.feature-grid-balanced .feature-item { padding: var(--space-sm); }
.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-sm);
  background: var(--c-card-light-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.feature-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.feature-item .icon-badge { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.feature-item .icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.feature-item span { font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--c-text-dark); }

/* Two-col insights/partners */
section.news-partners { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: stretch; padding: 0; color: var(--c-text-light); }
.col { padding: var(--section-pad-y) var(--pad-x); }
.col-news { background-color: var(--c-news-bg); padding-left: var(--edge-inset); }
.col-partners { background-color: var(--c-partners-bg); padding-right: var(--edge-inset); }
.col .icon-badge { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.col p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); max-width: 420px; }

/* Process flow (service delivery) */
.process-flow { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin: var(--space-md) 0 var(--space-lg); }
.process-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.process-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.process-step .step-num {
  font-family: var(--f-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--c-orange);
  width: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.process-step h3 { margin-bottom: 2px; }
.process-step p { font-size: var(--text-sm); margin-bottom: 0; }

.tag-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.tag-chip {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(0, 69, 173, 0.08);
  color: var(--c-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 69, 173, 0.15);
}

/* Industries list */
.sector-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.sector-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}
.sector-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sector-row .icon-badge { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.sector-row .icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* Solutions programs list */
.program-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-sm); margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.program-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.program-item:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-color: rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.4); transform: translateX(6px); }
.program-item .prog-num { font-family: var(--f-heading); font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-orange); font-size: var(--text-lg); width: 32px; }
.program-item span.prog-label { font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--text-lg); }



/* Contact: regional hubs + vision band */
.hub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.hub-card {
  background: var(--c-card-light-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.hub-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.hub-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.hub-head .icon-badge { width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hub-place {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-orange);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.hub-head h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

.hub-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.hub-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}
.hub-list .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--c-blue); }

.vision-band {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: var(--c-navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}
.vision-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vision-mark {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vision-label span {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-orange);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.vision-band p { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hub-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: var(--space-md); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
  .vision-band { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: var(--space-md); margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
}

/* Contact */
#contact .split-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.office-card {
  flex: 1;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.office-card.on-light { background: var(--c-card-light-bg); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); }
.office-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.office-row .icon-badge { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.office-row h3 { margin-bottom: 2px; }
.office-row p { font-size: var(--text-sm); margin-bottom: 0; }

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  background: var(--c-card-light-bg);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.form-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-row label { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: var(--c-text-dark); }
.form-row input, .form-row textarea, .form-row select {
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--c-text-dark);
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.form-row input:focus, .form-row textarea:focus, .form-row select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.15);
}
.form-row textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-row select { appearance: auto; cursor: pointer; }
.form-row select:invalid { color: var(--c-text-muted); }
.error-msg { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: #d64545; display: none; }
.submit-btn {
  background-color: var(--c-orange);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--f-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.25);
}
.submit-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.success-msg {
  display: none;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  background-color: #e3f5ea;
  color: #157347;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.net-label { font-family: var(--f-heading); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

/* Architecture diagram (about) */
.arch-layer-label { font-family: var(--f-heading); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; }
.arch-connector { stroke: rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.3); stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-dasharray: 4 6; animation: dash-flow 2.5s linear infinite; }
.arch-node { fill: rgba(0, 19, 51, 0.45); }

/* Sector matrix diagram */
.matrix-cell { transition: opacity 0.2s ease; }
.matrix-cell-label { font-family: var(--f-heading); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; }

/* ============ FOOTER (3-Column Layout) ============ */
.footer { background-color: #06152B; color: #FFFFFF; padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 28px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.footer-main {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x) 44px var(--pad-x);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-orange, #FF5500);
  margin-top: 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.footer-logo { height: 36px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
.footer-desc { color: #94A3B8; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 340px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }

.footer-nav-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 16px; }
.footer-nav-list a { color: #CBD5E1; font-size: 0.9rem; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease; display: inline-block; }
.footer-nav-list a:hover { color: #FFFFFF; padding-left: 2px; }

.footer-contact-block { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-hub-label { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: #94A3B8; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.footer-contact-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #FFFFFF; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 4px; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.footer-contact-link:hover { color: var(--c-orange, #FF5500); }
.footer-contact-link .icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: #94A3B8; flex-shrink: 0; }

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 24px var(--pad-x) 0 var(--pad-x);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.footer-links-inline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.footer-links-inline a { color: #94A3B8; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.footer-links-inline a:hover { color: #FFFFFF; }
.footer-links-inline .sep { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); }

.social-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  font-family: var(--f-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.social-icon:hover { border-color: var(--c-orange, #FF5500); background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.15); color: #FFFFFF; }

.back-to-top {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--c-orange, #FF5500); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.back-to-top .icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: #FFFFFF; }

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width: 1350px) and (min-width: 901px) {
  .nav-links { gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.4vw, 1.4rem); }
  .nav-links a, .nav-mega-trigger, .nav-dropdown-trigger { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
  .nav-contact-pill { padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem !important; font-size: 0.74rem !important; }
  .logo img { height: 62px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-about { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  :root {
    --text-5xl: 1.9rem;
    --text-4xl: 2.2rem;
    --text-3xl: 2rem;
    --space-2xl: 4.5rem;
    --space-xl: 3.5rem;
  }
  .logo img { height: 56px; }
  .hero { padding: 120px 0 70px; min-height: auto; }
  /* Full hero sizing for this breakpoint lives in the second, later
     "compact layout on tablet/mobile" block below - it wins the cascade
     since it comes after this one at equal specificity, so only the
     layout direction is set here to avoid two conflicting sources of
     truth for the same properties. */
  .hero-inner { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; text-align: left; }
  .feature-grid-balanced { margin-top: 0; gap: var(--space-sm); }
  .feature-grid-balanced .feature-item { padding: var(--space-sm); }

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

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 100%);
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: var(--c-navy);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex: none;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a { color: #fff; width: 100%; }
  .navbar.affix .nav-links a { color: #fff; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-cta { align-self: flex-start; }

  /* ── Mega menu becomes an inline accordion inside the drawer ── */
  .nav-item.has-mega { display: block; width: 100%; }
  .nav-mega-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    color: #fff !important;
  }
  .nav-mega-trigger::after { display: none; }

  .mega-scrim { display: none !important; }

  .mega-panel,
  .navbar.affix .mega-panel {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    border-top: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    pointer-events: auto;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
  }
  .mega-panel[hidden] { display: none; visibility: visible; }
  /* Tall enough for all six pillars stacked; the drawer scrolls if it isn't. */
  .mega-panel.open { max-height: 3000px; }

  .mega-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0 var(--space-xs);
    max-width: none;
  }
  .mega-col-feature { display: none; }
  .mega-col,
  .mega-pillar { border-left: 2px solid rgba(254, 119, 29, 0.35); padding-left: var(--space-sm); }

  /* The drawer is always dark, so the .affix light-mode colours must not win. */
  .mega-pillar h3,
  .navbar.affix .mega-pillar h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .mega-foot,
  .navbar.affix .mega-foot {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .mega-foot-industries { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0; }
  .mega-heading,
  .navbar.affix .mega-heading {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .mega-heading-spaced { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
  .nav-links .mega-panel a.mega-link,
  .navbar.affix .nav-links .mega-panel a.mega-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }
  .nav-links .mega-panel a.mega-link:hover { padding-left: 0; }
  .nav-links .mega-panel a.mega-link:hover::before { width: 0; }

  .diagram-card svg { max-width: 340px; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL - scroll progress bar + active nav (all breakpoints)
   ============================================================ */

#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-orange), var(--c-orange-light));
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-links a.nav-active::after { width: 100%; }
.navbar.affix .nav-links a.nav-active { color: var(--c-orange); }

/* Prevent horizontal overflow globally */
html { overflow-x: hidden; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, p, a, span, li {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* Mobile arch diagram hidden on desktop */
.arch-mobile { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE - all rules below are ≤ 900px only.
   Desktop (> 900px) is completely untouched.
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

  /* ── CRITICAL: disable reveal animation - content must always show */
  .js .reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  /* ── Root                                                   */
  :root {
    --section-pad-y: 64px;
    --pad-x: 20px;
  }

  /* ── Kill card pseudo-elements (horizontal overflow source)  */
  .card-extend-bg::before,
  .card-extend-bg::after {
    content: none !important;
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* ── Service cards: edge-to-edge, no white gaps             */
  #services { padding-top: 0 !important; padding-bottom: 0 !important; }
  #services .max-w-7xl { padding-left: 0 !important; padding-right: 0 !important; }
  .card { padding: 2rem 1.25rem; }
  .card h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }

  /* ── Hero: compact layout on tablet/mobile ──────────────────
     Every sub-element's size is a fixed multiple of one shared
     --hs (hero scale) variable, all rooted in the same set of
     "design reference" pixel values. Changing --hs alone scales the
     whole composition uniformly - headline, subtext, both buttons,
     the globe, and the gaps between them all shrink together in the
     same ratio, so the mobile hero stays proportionally identical to
     desktop instead of each piece being resized independently. ── */
  .hero { --hs: 0.34; padding: 116px 0 70px; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    padding-left: var(--pad-x);
    padding-right: var(--pad-x);
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: calc(100px * var(--hs));
    text-align: left;
  }
  .hero-quote-wrap { text-align: left; max-width: none; margin: 0; min-width: 0; }
  .hero-quote { font-size: calc(40px * var(--hs)); font-weight: 300; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap; }
  .hero-subtext {
    margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; max-width: none;
    font-size: calc(18px * var(--hs));
    margin-top: calc(24px * var(--hs));
  }
  .hero-cta-row {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: calc(16px * var(--hs));
    margin-top: calc(32px * var(--hs));
  }
  .hero-cta-row .btn-orange-solid,
  .hero-cta-row .btn {
    white-space: nowrap; text-align: left; width: auto;
    font-size: calc(14px * var(--hs));
    padding: calc(16px * var(--hs)) calc(32px * var(--hs));
    gap: calc(10px * var(--hs));
  }
  .hero-cta-row .icon { width: calc(16px * var(--hs)); height: calc(16px * var(--hs)); }
  .hero-globe-wrap,
  .hero-map-wrap { max-width: calc(460px * var(--hs)); width: auto; flex-shrink: 0; margin: 0; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-globe-img,
  .hero-africa-map { max-width: calc(460px * var(--hs)); margin: 0; }
  .hero-scroll-cue { bottom: 14px; }
  .hero-scroll-cue svg { width: 30px; height: 12px; }

  /* ── Heading scale                                          */
  h1 { font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5.5vw, 2.375rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 4.5vw, 2rem); }

  /* ── News / Partners: stack vertically                      */
  section.news-partners { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .col-news, .col-partners {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: var(--pad-x);
    padding-right: var(--pad-x);
  }
  .col p { max-width: none; }

  /* ── About arch diagram: show mobile rows, hide desktop SVG */
  .arch-svg-desktop { display: none !important; }
  .arch-mobile {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: calc(100% + 3rem);
    margin-left: -1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .arch-mobile-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    font-family: var(--f-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .arch-ai  { background: #fff; color: var(--c-navy); border: 2px solid var(--c-orange); }
  .arch-api { background: var(--c-blue); color: #fff; }
  .arch-core { background: var(--c-navy); color: #fff; }
  .suite-section .diagram-card {
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* ── Industries: hide SVG matrix, sector list full-bleed    */
  .industries-matrix-card { display: none !important; }
  .public-sector .balance-panel { padding: 0; border: none; background: none; }
  .public-sector .sector-list {
    width: calc(100% + 3rem);
    margin-left: -1.5rem;
  }
  .sector-row {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 18px 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    background: #fff;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .sector-row:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border); }

  /* ── Misc panels                                            */
  .diagram-card { padding: var(--space-sm); overflow: hidden; }
  .diagram-card svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
  .feature-item { padding: 0.85rem !important; }
  .feature-item span { font-size: var(--text-sm) !important; }
  .balance-panel { padding: var(--space-sm); }
  .office-card { padding: var(--space-sm); gap: var(--space-sm); }
  .contact-form { height: auto; }
  .process-flow { margin: var(--space-sm) 0; }

  /* ── Footer                                                 */
  .footer-main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--pad-x);
  }
  .footer-about { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .nav-cta { width: 100%; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE OPTIMIZATION - max-width: 900px
   Comprehensive mobile-first improvements for all sections
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* Secondary Service Row - 2 columns on mobile */
  .svc-secondary-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .svc-secondary-item {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 16px 10px;
    min-height: 100px;
  }

  .svc-secondary-item .icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  /* Primary service grid - single column */
  .svc-primary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .svc-primary-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  /* Tier labels smaller on mobile */
  .svc-tier-label h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .svc-tier-num {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  /* Secondary grid - adjust tiers */
  .industries-serve-grid.primary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

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

  .primary-item .industry-icon-wrap {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .secondary-item .industry-icon-wrap {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .primary-item .industry-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }

  .secondary-item .industry-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .primary-item .industry-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .secondary-item .industry-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  /* Who We Are stat grid */
  .stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .stat-tile {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .stat-tile .num {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .stat-tile .label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  /* Trust grid - 2 columns */
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .award-title {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    max-width: 140px;
  }

  .trust-item .laurel {
    width: 28px;
  }

  /* Insights section */
  .insights-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .insight-heading {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .insight-card-content {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  /* CTA Section */
  .home-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 40px 32px;
  }

  .cta-serif-heading {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .cta-subtext {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* Hub cards */
  .hub-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .hub-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .hub-head .icon-badge {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .hub-head h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  /* Section heading spacing */
  .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .section-head h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .section-head p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* Spacing refinements */
  section:not(.hero) {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  /* Where we work */
  .where-we-work-split {
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .title-serif {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .hubs-capabilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .hub-flag-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  /* Partners grid */
  .partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .partner-logo {
    height: 100px;
  }

  .partner-logo img {
    max-height: 45px;
  }

  /* Lifecycle section */
  .lifecycle-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .lifecycle-step {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  /* Pillars section */
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .pillar-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  /* Footer optimization */
  .footer-main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }

  .footer-col-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .footer-nav-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    padding: 20px 20px 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .footer-links-inline {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   TABLET & SMALL MOBILE - max-width: 640px
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Secondary service row - stack to single column for very small screens */
  .svc-secondary-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .svc-secondary-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }

  /* Stat grid stacks */
  .stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stat-tile {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  .stat-tile .num {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  /* Trust grid - single column */
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .award-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    max-width: 160px;
  }

  /* Insights fully responsive */
  .insights-left-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .insights-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .insight-card-content {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .insight-heading {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .insight-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* CTA section full mobile width */
  .home-cta {
    padding: 32px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .cta-serif-heading {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .btn-orange-solid {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 20px;
  }

  /* Lifecycle - full single column */
  .lifecycle-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .lifecycle-step {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .lifecycle-step h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* Hubs single column */
  .hub-grid {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .hub-card {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  /* Where we work */
  .title-serif {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .where-we-work-split {
    gap: 24px;
  }

  /* Pillars */
  .pillar-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .pillar-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  /* Partners */
  .partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .partner-logo {
    height: 90px;
  }

  /* Section headings */
  .section-head h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .section-head p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-main {
    padding: 32px 16px;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .footer-nav-list a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SMALL PHONES - max-width: 480px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --section-pad-y: 48px;
    --pad-x: 14px;
  }

  /* Secondary service row - extra compact */
  .svc-secondary-row {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .svc-secondary-item {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 12px 8px;
    min-height: 90px;
  }

  .svc-secondary-item .icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }

  .svc-primary-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .svc-primary-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .svc-primary-card p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  /* Industries tiers */
  .industries-serve-card {
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .industries-tier {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .tier-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .primary-item .industry-icon-wrap {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .primary-item .industry-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .secondary-item .industry-icon-wrap {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
  }

  .secondary-item .industry-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .primary-item .industry-label {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }

  .secondary-item .industry-label {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
  }

  /* Stats */
  .stat-tile {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }

  .stat-tile .num {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .stat-tile .label {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }

  /* Trust band */
  .trust-grid {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .award-title {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    max-width: 120px;
  }

  .award-org {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .trust-item .laurel {
    width: 24px;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero {
    padding: 100px 0 50px;
  }

  .hero-quote {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  /* Headings */
  h1 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* CTA */
  .cta-serif-heading {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .cta-subtext {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .btn-orange-solid {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }

  /* Insights */
  .insight-img-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }

  .insight-card-content {
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .insight-heading {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 6px 0 8px;
  }

  .insight-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .insight-read-more {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  /* Lifecycle */
  .lifecycle-step {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }

  .step-num-badge {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .lifecycle-step h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .step-items {
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .step-items li {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Pillars */
  .pillar-card {
    padding: 16px 14px;
  }

  .pillar-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .pillar-card p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .pillar-num {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  /* Hubs */
  .hub-grid {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hub-card {
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .hub-head {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hub-head .icon-badge {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .hub-head h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hub-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .hub-cap-list li {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Partners */
  .partners-grid {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .partner-logo {
    height: 80px;
  }

  .partner-logo img {
    max-height: 40px;
  }

  /* Where we work */
  .where-we-work-split {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .title-serif {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .cta-bold {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .orange-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  /* Section head */
  .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .section-head h2 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .section-head p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-main {
    padding: 28px 14px;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer-col-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .footer-nav-list a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 16px 14px 0;
  }

  .footer-links-inline {
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SMALL PHONES - max-width: 480px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --section-pad-y: 64px;
    --pad-x: 16px;
  }

  .hero { --hs: 0.22; padding: 104px 0 60px; }

  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 8px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE REFINEMENTS - max-width: 768px
   Appended last so it wins the cascade over the 900/640/480px
   blocks above for the same selectors. No desktop (>768px)
   selector is touched anywhere in this block.
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* ---------- 1. Hero: full-viewport bleed, natural stack order ---------- */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100svh;
    padding: calc(110px + 9vh) 20px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .hero-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 18px;
    height: 100%;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  /* heading -> subtext -> CTA row already precede the globe in the DOM,
     so switching to a column flow reproduces the requested order for free */
  .hero-quote-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: none;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-quote {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 5vw, 1.35rem);
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero-subtext {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 460px;
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 3.4vw, 0.98rem);
    margin: 10px auto 0;
  }
  .hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
  .hero-cta-row .btn-outline-dark,
  .hero-cta-row .btn-orange-solid {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
    width: auto;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  }
  .hero-cta-row .btn-orange-solid span {
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }
  .hero-map-wrap {
    flex: 0 1 auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0;
    padding-top: 4px;
  }
  .hero-africa-map {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: min(260px, 62vw);
  }

  /* ---------- 2. Stats: 2x2 grid at every mobile width ---------- */
  .stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .stat-tile { padding: 16px 12px; }
  .stat-tile .num { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .stat-tile .label { font-size: 0.62rem; line-height: 1.3; }

  /* ---------- 3. Enabling Service Lines: legible icons ---------- */
  .svc-secondary-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .svc-secondary-item .icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    fill: currentColor;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  /* ---------- 4. Regional hub cards: all three stacked, none clipped ---------- */
  .hubs-capabilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .hub-cap-card {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* ---------- 5. General mobile spacing/alignment cleanup ---------- */
  /* Left-aligned on desktop by default - keep them that way on mobile too */
  .svc-head,
  .who-we-are-info,
  .insights-left-header {
    text-align: left;
  }
  /* Sections that are centered on desktop stay centered on mobile */
  .partners-strip .eyebrow,
  .partners-strip .title-serif {
    text-align: center;
  }
}