/* ==========================================================================
   LinkBox demo site - shared stylesheet
   Concept prepared by AFM Digital Studio
   Brand: primary blue #00a0e3, navy #344d71, deep navy bg #16243a,
   warm accent #f6b431 (sparing), ink #1a1a1a.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --blue: #00a0e3;
  --blue-deep: #007dbc;
  /* Text-safe blue. --blue is the brand mark and stays untouched for icons,
     rules and graphics; anything carrying text (or sitting under white text)
     uses --blue-text, which clears WCAG AA at 4.53:1 on white. */
  --blue-text: #007eb3;
  --navy: #344d71;
  --navy-bg: #16243a;
  --navy-bg-2: #0f1a2b;
  --accent: #f6b431;
  --ink: #1a1a1a;
  --slate: #4a5568;
  --mute: #616b7c;
  --line: #e6ebf1;
  --paper: #ffffff;
  --paper-2: #f6f9fc;
  --paper-3: #eef4fa;

  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-2xl: 28px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 24, 40, .05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(16, 24, 40, .12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(16, 24, 40, .22);
  --shadow-blue: 0 20px 44px -18px rgba(0, 160, 227, .55);

  --font-display: "Sora", -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Lato", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  --wrap: 1160px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset-ish ---------- */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 18px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--blue-deep); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

::selection { background: rgba(0, 160, 227, .28); color: inherit; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.022em;
  margin: 0 0 .4em;
}

.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* Focus visibility for accessibility */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--navy-bg);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  z-index: 200;
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease),
              background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease),
              border-color .25s var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--blue-text);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -80%;
  width: 55%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left .55s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after { left: 130%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn-primary::after { display: none; }
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--blue-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 52px -18px rgba(0, 160, 227, .7);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: rgba(52, 77, 113, .35);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--navy); background: rgba(52, 77, 113, .06); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-on-dark { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); }
.btn-on-dark:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }

.btn-lg { padding: 17px 34px; font-size: 17px; }

/* ---------- Navbar ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 24, 40, .06);
  transition: box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -18px rgba(16, 24, 40, .3); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); }
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  height: 74px;
  max-width: var(--wrap);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.nav-logo img { height: 46px; width: auto; }
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-left: auto;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--navy-bg); background: rgba(0, 160, 227, .1); }
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: color .2s, background .2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--navy-bg); background: rgba(52, 77, 113, .06); text-decoration: none; }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-left: 8px; }
.nav-cta .btn { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 15px; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  margin-left: auto;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--navy-bg);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-toggle svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f1a2b 0%, #16243a 45%, #1c3252 100%);
  color: #eaf1f8;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 92px 0 108px;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero::after {
  /* subtle grid texture */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 54px 54px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero-orbs { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; transition: transform .25s ease-out; will-change: transform; }
.orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: .5;
  animation: float 16s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.orb-1 { width: 520px; height: 520px; top: -160px; right: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 160, 227, .8), transparent 65%); }
.orb-2 { width: 420px; height: 420px; bottom: -160px; left: -110px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(52, 77, 113, .9), transparent 65%); animation-delay: -6s; }
.orb-3 { width: 260px; height: 260px; top: 40%; left: 46%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(246, 180, 49, .35), transparent 65%); animation-delay: -11s; }
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(28px, -34px) scale(1.06); }
  66% { transform: translate(-22px, 20px) scale(.96); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .orb { animation: none; }
}

/* Ambient motion layer: sits behind the orbs and content, deepens them.
   Screen blend lets only the blue/gold light bleed through the navy gradient. */
.hero-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: -2;
  opacity: .3;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 45%, transparent 92%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 45%, transparent 92%);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-ambient { display: none; }
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.06fr .94fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--wrap);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9fd6f2;
  background: rgba(0, 160, 227, .12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 160, 227, .3);
  padding: 7px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.4vw, 4.05rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
}
.hero h1 .em {
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: .06em;
  /* On the dark hero the BRAND blue is the accessible choice (5.30:1 on
     --navy-bg); --blue-text is for light backgrounds only and would drop
     this to 3.44:1. Polarity decides the token, not the word "text". */
  color: var(--blue);
}
.hero h1 .em .underline {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -.08em;
  width: 100%; height: .24em;
  overflow: visible;
}
.hero h1 .em .underline path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--accent);
  stroke-width: 4;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 130;
  stroke-dashoffset: 130;
  animation: drawline .9s .8s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes drawline { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero h1 .em .underline path { animation: none; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
.hero-sub {
  color: #b9c8da;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.28rem);
  max-width: 33ch;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 34px; }
.hero-trust {
  margin-top: 26px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #8ba0b6;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-trust svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--blue); flex: none; }

/* ---------- Phone mockup (pure CSS) ---------- */
.phone-stage { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; perspective: 1400px; }
.phone {
  position: relative;
  width: 290px;
  height: 588px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #10233c, #1e3a5c);
  border-radius: 44px;
  padding: 14px;
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, .06) inset,
    0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .12) inset;
  transform: rotateY(calc(-13deg + var(--ty, 0deg))) rotateX(calc(5deg + var(--tx, 0deg))) rotateZ(1deg);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform .3s ease-out;
}
.float-chip {
  position: absolute;
  left: -72px;
  bottom: 92px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
  animation: chipfloat 7s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.float-chip .chip-ic {
  flex: none;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #35d07f, #1fa864);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(31, 168, 100, .7);
}
.float-chip .chip-ic svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.float-chip .chip-txt { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.float-chip .c1 { font-weight: 800; font-size: 14.5px; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2; }
.float-chip .c2 { font-size: 12px; color: #cdd9e8; }
@keyframes chipfloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .float-chip { animation: none; }
  .phone { transition: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .float-chip { left: -6px; bottom: 60px; padding: 10px 14px; }
}
.phone-screen {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f2f7fc);
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.phone-notch {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 116px;
  height: 26px;
  background: #10233c;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 3;
}
.phone-head {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--blue-text), var(--blue-deep));
  padding: 46px 22px 20px;
  color: #fff;
}
.phone-head .kicker { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .85; font-weight: 700; }
.phone-head .title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 3px; }
.phone-bar { height: 6px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.3); margin-top: 16px; overflow: hidden; }
.phone-bar > span { display: block; height: 100%; width: 66%; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 999px; }
.phone-body { padding: 18px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 13px; flex: 1; }
.intake-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
/* Hidden start state only when JS is running; the stepIn animation restores it. */
.js .intake-step {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}
.phone.animate .intake-step { animation: stepIn .55s var(--ease) forwards; }
.phone.animate .intake-step:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .3s; }
.phone.animate .intake-step:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .55s; }
.phone.animate .intake-step:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .8s; }
.phone.animate .intake-step:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 1.05s; }
@keyframes stepIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .intake-step { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .phone { transform: rotateY(-8deg); }
}
.intake-check {
  flex: none;
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 160, 227, .12);
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.intake-check svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.intake-step.pending .intake-check { background: #eef1f5; color: var(--mute); }
.intake-txt { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
.intake-txt .l1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; }
.intake-txt .l2 { font-size: 12px; color: var(--mute); margin-top: 2px; }
.phone-foot {
  margin: 4px 20px 20px;
  background: var(--navy-bg);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ---------- Section scaffolding ---------- */
section { position: relative; }
.section-pad { padding: 96px 0; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 54px; text-align: center; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.85rem); }
.section-head p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 14px auto 0; max-width: 62ch; }
.lead-left { text-align: left; margin-left: 0; }

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.d1 { transition-delay: .08s; }
.reveal.d2 { transition-delay: .16s; }
.reveal.d3 { transition-delay: .24s; }
.reveal.d4 { transition-delay: .32s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ---------- Problem strip ---------- */
.problem { background: var(--paper-2); }
.stat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.stat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 40px 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(0, 160, 227, .35); }
/* Side stripe removed: the ghost numeral below carries the card's accent. */
.stat-card::after {
  content: attr(data-ghost);
  position: absolute;
  right: -14px; bottom: -34px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 8.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(0, 160, 227, .07);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--navy-bg);
}
.stat-num .unit { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--blue-text); margin-left: 4px; }
.stat-label { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.stat-src { display: block; margin-top: 44px; text-align: center; color: var(--mute); font-size: 13.5px; letter-spacing: .02em; }

/* ---------- How it works ---------- */
.steps { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; counter-reset: step; }
.steps::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 67px; left: 8%; right: 8%;
  border-top: 2px dashed rgba(0, 160, 227, .35);
  z-index: 0;
}
.step { z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .steps::before { display: none; }
}
.step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 30px 34px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.step-num {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--blue-text), var(--navy));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.step h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.step p { color: var(--slate); margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.steps-line { position: relative; }

/* ---------- Why LinkBox ---------- */
.why { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, var(--paper-2)); }
.feature-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.feature {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(0,160,227,.35); }
.feature-ic {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 160, 227, .1);
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.feature-ic svg { width: 25px; height: 25px; }
.feature h3 { font-size: 1.28rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feature p { color: var(--slate); margin: 0; font-size: .99rem; }
.feature a { font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- Our story ---------- */
.story { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f1a2b, #16243a 60%, #1c3252); color: #dce6f0; overflow: hidden; }
.story-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.story .eyebrow { color: #9fd6f2; }
.story h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.85rem); }
.story p { color: #b9c8da; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.pullquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  padding: 6px 0;
  margin: 30px 0;
}
.founder-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 38px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.founder-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--accent); text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.founder-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.75rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.founder-role { color: #9fb3c9; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.founder-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 26px 0 0; }
.founder-card li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 9px 0; color: #cdd9e6; font-size: 1rem; }
.founder-card li svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--blue); flex: none; margin-top: 3px; }

/* ---------- Leaving on time (editorial band) ---------- */
.leaving-band {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(340px, 46vw, 600px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f1a2b url("../assets/linkbox_leaving_still.jpg") center center / cover no-repeat;
}
/* Ease the seam with the dark story above and the white blog teaser below. */
.leaving-band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    rgba(15, 26, 43, .55) 0%,
    rgba(15, 26, 43, 0) 24%,
    rgba(15, 26, 43, 0) 78%,
    rgba(15, 26, 43, .18) 100%);
}

/* ---------- Blog teaser ---------- */
.teaser-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.teaser-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.teaser-art {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #16243a, #1c3252);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.teaser-art::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 20%, rgba(0,160,227,.4), transparent 55%);
}
.teaser-art .tag {
  position: relative;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9fd6f2; background: rgba(0,160,227,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(0,160,227,.3);
  padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.teaser-art .head { position: relative; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.12; }
.teaser-body { padding: 44px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.teaser-meta { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--mute); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .02em; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.teaser-body h3 { font-size: 1.55rem; }
.teaser-body p { color: var(--slate); margin: 4px 0 22px; }
.arrow-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-deep); }
.arrow-link svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.arrow-link:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.arrow-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---------- Final CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { background: var(--navy-bg); color: #fff; text-align: center; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-band .inner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-text), var(--blue-deep));
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 72px 44px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band .inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 90%, rgba(15,26,43,.35), transparent 45%);
}
.cta-band h2 { position: relative; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.9rem); max-width: 18ch; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-band .cta-actions { position: relative; display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 32px; }
.cta-band .btn-primary { background: #fff; color: #0076a8; box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.cta-band .btn-primary:hover { background: #eaf4fb; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { background: var(--navy-bg-2); color: #9fb3c9; padding: 66px 0 32px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 44px; }
/* Reversed lockup: Logo-white.png is already white with the icon's interior
   art knocked out. Filtering the colour logo instead flattened the icon to a
   solid white blob, which is what shipped on 2026-07-25. */
.footer-logo img { height: 45px; opacity: .92; }
.footer-brand p { margin: 18px 0 0; font-size: .96rem; max-width: 34ch; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-col h3 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 11px; }
.footer-col a { color: #9fb3c9; font-size: .97rem; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-contact { font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.7; font-style: normal; }
.footer-contact a { color: #9fb3c9; }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .09);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 13.5px; color: #7089a2;
}
.footer-bottom .afm { color: #64809b; }
.footer-bottom .afm a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-bottom .afm a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #7089a2; }
.footer-legal a { color: #7089a2; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-legal .sep { color: #4d647c; }

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG index
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f1a2b, #16243a 55%, #1c3252);
  color: #eaf1f8;
  padding: 84px 0 76px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(0,160,227,.28), transparent 55%);
}
.blog-hero .eyebrow { color: #9fd6f2; position: relative; }
.blog-hero h1 { position: relative; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 3.4rem); max-width: 18ch; margin: 10px auto 0; }
.blog-hero p { position: relative; color: #b9c8da; max-width: 56ch; margin: 20px auto 0; font-size: 1.1rem; }

.featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.featured-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.featured-art {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #16243a, #1c3252);
  color: #fff; padding: 52px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  min-height: 340px; overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-art::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 78% 22%, rgba(0,160,227,.42), transparent 55%); }
.featured-art .tag {
  position: relative; align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9fd6f2; background: rgba(0,160,227,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(0,160,227,.3);
  padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.featured-art .head { position: relative; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.35rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.12; }
.featured-info { padding: 52px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.featured-meta { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--mute); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .02em; margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.featured-meta .dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mute); }
.featured-info h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); }
.featured-info p { color: var(--slate); margin: 6px 0 26px; }

.soon-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 26px; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.soon-head h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; margin: 0; }
.soon-head span { color: var(--mute); font-size: .95rem; }
.soon-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.soon-card {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px dashed #cdd8e4;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  cursor: default;
}
.soon-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mute); background: #e6ecf3;
  padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.soon-card h3 { font-size: 1.24rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.soon-card p { color: var(--mute); margin: 0; font-size: .96rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE page
   ========================================================================== */
.read-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 120;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.read-progress span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--accent));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.article-top {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f1a2b, #16243a 60%, #1c3252);
  color: #eaf1f8;
  padding: 66px 0 62px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-top::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 0%, rgba(0,160,227,.24), transparent 55%); }
.article-top .wrap { max-width: 820px; position: relative; }
.back-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: #9fd6f2; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.back-link svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.back-link:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.article-top .tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9fd6f2; background: rgba(0,160,227,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(0,160,227,.3);
  padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.article-top h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.15rem); max-width: 18ch; line-height: 1.08; }
.byline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; }
.byline .avatar {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--blue-text), var(--navy));
  color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.15rem; flex: none;
}
.byline .who { font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; }
.byline .meta { color: #9fb3c9; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 2px; }

.article-body { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 62px 24px 40px; }
.prose { max-width: 68ch; margin: 0 auto; }
.prose p { font-size: 1.19rem; line-height: 1.72; color: #24303f; margin: 0 0 1.5em; }
.prose > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  float: left;
  line-height: .82;
  padding: 6px 14px 0 0;
  color: var(--blue-deep);
}
.prose h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin: 1.7em 0 .5em;
  color: var(--navy-bg);
}
.prose a { color: var(--blue-deep); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.prose a:hover { color: var(--blue); }

.article-cta {
  max-width: 68ch;
  margin: 46px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16243a, #1c3252);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 44px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-cta::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 15%, rgba(0,160,227,.35), transparent 55%); }
.article-cta h3 { position: relative; color: #fff; font-size: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.article-cta p { position: relative; color: #b9c8da; margin: 0 auto 26px; max-width: 46ch; }
.article-cta .btn { position: relative; }
.article-foot { max-width: 68ch; margin: 40px auto 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   404
   ========================================================================== */
.nf {
  min-height: 78vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f1a2b, #16243a 60%, #1c3252);
  color: #eaf1f8;
  padding: 60px 24px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.nf::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(0,160,227,.25), transparent 55%); }
.nf-inner { position: relative; max-width: 520px; }
.nf .code { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(5rem, 16vw, 9rem); font-weight: 600; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.nf .code span { color: var(--blue); }
.nf h1 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.9rem; margin-top: 12px; }
.nf p { color: #b9c8da; margin: 12px 0 30px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .hero-sub { max-width: 42ch; }
  .phone-stage { order: 2; }
  .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .teaser-card, .featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .teaser-art, .featured-art { min-height: 220px; }
  .stat-grid, .steps, .feature-grid, .soon-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

  .nav-menu { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav.open .nav-menu {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 74px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 14px 18px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .nav.open .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 2px;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
  }
  .nav.open .nav-links a { display: block; padding: 13px 14px; }
  .nav.open .nav-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .nav.open .nav-cta .btn { width: 100%; padding: 13px; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  body { font-size: 17px; }
  .section-pad { padding: 68px 0; }
  .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero { padding: 66px 0 76px; }
  .cta-band .inner, .article-cta, .founder-card { padding: 40px 26px; }
  .featured-info, .teaser-body, .featured-art, .teaser-art { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .prose p { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .phone { width: 260px; height: 528px; }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .wrap { padding: 0 18px; }
  .phone { width: 232px; height: 472px; }
}

/* --- Leaving band: still photograph, words appear on scroll (2026-07-27) --- */
/* The photograph never moves. The scrim rides in with the lines so the copy
   stays legible against the sunset without dimming the image beforehand. */
.leaving-words {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 55%, rgba(15, 26, 43, .05), rgba(15, 26, 43, .5));
  transition: opacity 1.8s ease .6s;
}
.leaving-band.played .leaving-words { opacity: 1; }
.leaving-words .l1, .leaving-words .l2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); color: #fff; margin: 0; line-height: 1.2;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease, transform 1.2s ease;
}
.leaving-words .l1 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem); font-weight: 600; transition-delay: .9s; }
.leaving-words .l2 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); font-weight: 400; color: #cfe0f0; margin-top: 12px; transition-delay: 1.5s; }
.leaving-band.played .leaving-words .l1,
.leaving-band.played .leaving-words .l2 { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .leaving-words { opacity: 1; background: rgba(15, 26, 43, .45); }
  .leaving-words .l1, .leaving-words .l2 { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERIOR PAGES (how-it-works, founder, manifesto, security, pricing,
   book-a-demo) - added 2026-07-25, AFM. Extends the system above; no restyle.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Shared dark page hero + breadcrumb ---- */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f1a2b, #16243a 55%, #1c3252);
  color: #eaf1f8;
  padding: 74px 0 66px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 26% 0%, rgba(0, 160, 227, .26), transparent 58%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .wrap { position: relative; max-width: 900px; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { color: #9fd6f2; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.15rem); max-width: 20ch; line-height: 1.08; }
.page-hero .lead { color: #b9c8da; font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.7vw, 1.28rem); max-width: 58ch; margin: 18px 0 0; line-height: 1.55; }
.page-hero .hero-cta { margin-top: 30px; }

.crumb {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .01em;
  color: #7f9bb4; margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative;
}
.crumb a { color: #9fd6f2; }
.crumb a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.crumb .sep { color: #4d647c; }
.crumb .here { color: #cdd9e6; }

/* ---- Generic light body wrapper for interior prose ---- */
.page-body { padding: 76px 0 40px; }
.page-body.tint { background: var(--paper-2); }
.narrow { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ---- Question-and-answer layer (question-shaped H2 + self-contained answer) ---- */
.qa { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.qa .qa-item { padding: 30px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.qa .qa-item:first-child { padding-top: 4px; }
.qa .qa-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.qa h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem); color: var(--navy-bg); margin: 0 0 .5em; }
.qa p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 .8em; }
.qa p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.qa a { font-weight: 700; }

/* ---- Abstract product flow (chrome + structure only, no fabricated data) ---- */
.flow { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.flow-panel {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 0 0 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.flow-panel:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.flow-chrome {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-bg), #1c3252);
  padding: 13px 18px;
}
.flow-chrome i { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.28); display: block; }
.flow-chrome i:nth-child(2) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.flow-chrome i:nth-child(3) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.flow-chrome span { margin-left: 10px; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9fd6f2; }
.flow-stage-num {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 13px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--blue-text), var(--navy));
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  margin: 22px 24px 0;
}
.flow-panel h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 18px 24px 6px; }
.flow-panel > p { color: var(--slate); margin: 0 24px; font-size: 1.01rem; }
.flow-rows { margin: 18px 24px 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.flow-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 11px 14px;
}
.flow-row .rc {
  flex: none; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,160,227,.12); color: var(--blue-deep);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.flow-row .rc svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.flow-row.dim .rc { background: #eef1f5; color: var(--mute); }
.flow-row .rt { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.flow-row .rt small { display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; color: var(--mute); letter-spacing: 0; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Founder page ---- */
.founder-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .82fr 1.18fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.photo-slot {
  position: sticky; top: 100px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0,160,227,.10), rgba(15,26,43,.04)),
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, var(--paper-2), var(--paper-2) 12px, var(--paper-3) 12px, var(--paper-3) 24px);
  border: 1.5px dashed #b7c6d6;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px; text-align: center; padding: 28px; color: var(--mute);
}
.photo-slot svg { width: 46px; height: 46px; color: var(--blue-deep); opacity: .55; }
.photo-slot b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.photo-slot span { font-size: .9rem; max-width: 24ch; }
.founder-meta {
  margin-top: 20px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 22px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.founder-meta .fm-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.founder-meta .fm-role { color: var(--slate); font-size: .98rem; margin-top: 3px; }
.founder-meta ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 16px 0 0; }
.founder-meta li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 7px 0; color: var(--slate); font-size: .96rem; }
.founder-meta li svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--blue-deep); flex: none; margin-top: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .founder-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  .photo-slot { position: static; max-width: 360px; }
}

/* ---- Trust / security list ---- */
.trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.trust-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 28px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.trust-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(0,160,227,.35); }
.trust-card .ti {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; background: rgba(0,160,227,.1);
  color: var(--blue-deep); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.trust-card .ti svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.trust-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.trust-card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: .99rem; margin: 0; }
.trust-note {
  max-width: 760px; margin: 34px auto 0; padding: 20px 24px;
  background: var(--paper-3); border-radius: 14px;
  color: var(--slate); font-size: .98rem;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Pricing ---- */
.price-drivers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.price-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px; position: relative;
}
.price-card .pnum {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-deep);
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 11px; background: rgba(0,160,227,.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.price-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.price-card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: .99rem; margin: 0; }
.price-steps { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; list-style: none; padding: 0; counter-reset: pstep; }
.price-steps li {
  position: relative; padding: 18px 0 18px 58px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--slate); font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.price-steps li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.price-steps li::before {
  counter-increment: pstep; content: counter(pstep);
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 16px;
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--blue-text), var(--navy)); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.price-steps li b { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-display); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .price-drivers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Book a demo ---- */
.booking-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.booking-frame {
  position: relative; border: 1.5px dashed #b7c6d6; border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0,160,227,.06), rgba(15,26,43,.02)),
    var(--paper-2);
  min-height: 420px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 40px 30px; gap: 14px; color: var(--mute);
}
.booking-frame .bf-badge {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-deep); background: rgba(0,160,227,.12); padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.booking-frame svg { width: 52px; height: 52px; color: var(--blue-deep); opacity: .5; }
.booking-frame b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.booking-frame span { font-size: .95rem; max-width: 30ch; }
.booking-side h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.booking-side p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.booking-side .contact-line { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 16px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 1.02rem; }
.booking-side .contact-line svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--blue-deep); flex: none; }
.booking-side .btn { margin-top: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .booking-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; } .photo-slot { position: static; } }

/* ---- Manifesto pull quote on light background ---- */
.mf-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-bg); line-height: 1.28;
  padding: 4px 0; margin: 34px 0;
  max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}

/* ---- Interior CTA band reuse spacing ---- */
.section-pad.slim { padding: 72px 0; }


/* ---- Book-a-demo lead form ---- */
.lead-form { margin: 18px 0 28px; display: grid; gap: 14px; position: relative; }
.lead-form label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.lead-form input, .lead-form select, .lead-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid rgba(9, 30, 44, 0.16); border-radius: 10px; font: inherit; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); background: #fff; }
.lead-form input:focus, .lead-form select:focus, .lead-form textarea:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--blue-deep); outline-offset: 1px; }
.lead-form textarea { min-height: 96px; resize: vertical; }
.lead-form .hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.lead-form button { justify-self: start; }