/*
Theme Name: Elitez Security
Theme URI: https://elitezsecurity.asia/
Author: Elitez Group
Description: Elitez Security WordPress theme with editable Gutenberg sections, text and image blocks, responsive styling, forms, SEO metadata and landing-page support.
Version: 2.0.7
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Text Domain: elitez-security
*/

/* ============================================================
   ELITEZ SECURITY — Complete Design System
   Elitez Security Pte Ltd (ESPL) | 
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Google Fonts --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lato:wght@300;400;700;900&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Core colours */
  --clr-black:      #000000;
  --clr-navy:       #0d0d0d;
  --clr-steel:      #1a1a1a;
  --clr-steel-lt:   #262626;
  --clr-gold:       #FF6B00;
  --clr-gold-light: #FFB347;
  --clr-gold-dim:   rgba(255,107,0,.15);
  --clr-orange:     #E8380D;
  --clr-orange-dim: rgba(232,56,13,.15);
  --clr-white:      #ffffff;
  --clr-off-white:  #e5e5e5;
  --clr-gray:       #999999;
  --clr-gray-dark:  #4d4d4d;
  --clr-border:     rgba(255,107,0,.25);

  /* Fonts */
  --font-display: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Lato', sans-serif;

  /* Sizing */
  --container:  1280px;
  --container-md: 900px;
  --radius-sm:  4px;
  --radius-md:  8px;
  --radius-lg:  16px;
  --radius-xl:  24px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-out:   cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ease-in:    cubic-bezier(.7,0,.84,0);
  --t-fast:   .15s;
  --t-med:    .3s;
  --t-slow:   .6s;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,107,0,.3);
  --shadow-orange: 0 4px 20px rgba(232,56,13,.35);

  /* Z-index */
  --z-nav:    900;
  --z-modal:  1000;
  --z-toast:  1100;
}

/* ============================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255,107,0,.2), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #2b1400 0%, #0d0d0d 45%, #000000 100%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img, video { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }
svg { display: block; }

/* Focus visible */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ============================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

p { color: var(--clr-gray); line-height: 1.75; }
p.lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--clr-off-white); }
small { font-size: .875rem; }

.text-gold     { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.text-orange   { color: var(--clr-orange); }
.text-white    { color: var(--clr-white); }
.text-gray     { color: var(--clr-gray); }
.text-center   { text-align: center; }
.text-upper    { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; }
.font-display  { font-family: var(--font-display); }

/* Label / eyebrow text */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: .6rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   4. LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
}
.container-md {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-md);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 2rem);
}

.section { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem); }
.section-sm { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
.section-lg { padding-block: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 9rem); }

.section-dark  { background-color: transparent; }
.section-navy  { background-color: transparent; }
.section-steel { background-color: transparent; }

/* Grid systems */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.grid-auto { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-auto-sm { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }

.flex       { display: flex; }
.flex-col   { flex-direction: column; }
.flex-center{ display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.align-center { align-items: center; }
.gap-1 { gap: .5rem; }
.gap-2 { gap: 1rem; }
.gap-3 { gap: 1.5rem; }
.gap-4 { gap: 2rem; }

.section-header { max-width: 700px; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.section-header.centered { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-header p { font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ============================================================
   4b. GRADIENT & TECH-PANEL UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.grad-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000 0%, #1a1a1a 45%, #FF6B00 75%, #FFB347 100%);
}
.grad-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(0,0,0,.98), rgba(232,56,13,.85), rgba(255,107,0,.65));
}
.grad-glow-radial {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255,179,71,.35), transparent 40%), #000000;
}
.grad-border-glow {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,179,71,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,107,0,.15), 0 8px 32px rgba(255,107,0,.25);
}

/* Dashboard / surveillance grid motif for EICC & tech-forward sections */
.tech-grid-bg {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--clr-black);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,107,0,.14) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,107,0,.14) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}
.tech-grid-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(255,179,71,.18), transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(255,107,0,.22), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Glass panel used for EICC / command-centre cards */
.glass-panel {
  background: rgba(26,26,26,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,179,71,.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* ============================================================
   5. NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-nav);
  padding: 0;
  transition: background var(--t-med) ease, box-shadow var(--t-med) ease;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,107,0,.2);
}

.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 70px;
  padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Logo */
.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.nav__logo-link,
.nav__logo .custom-logo-link {
  display: block;
  line-height: 0;
}
.nav__logo-image,
.nav__logo .custom-logo {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: 43px;
  max-width: 235px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
}
.nav__logo-sub {
  font-size: .52rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  margin-top: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
/* Retained for compatibility with older cached header markup. */
.nav__logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.nav__logo-name span { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* Desktop nav links */
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .25rem;
}
.nav__link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  padding: .5rem .75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
  position: relative;
}
.nav__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  transition: left var(--t-med) var(--ease-out), right var(--t-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__link:hover,
.nav__link.active { color: var(--clr-white); }
.nav__link:hover::after,
.nav__link.active::after { left: .75rem; right: .75rem; }

/* Dropdown */
.nav__dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.nav__dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + .5rem);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: .5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--t-med) ease, transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.nav__dropdown:hover .nav__dropdown-menu,
.nav__dropdown:focus-within .nav__dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav__dropdown-item {
  display: block;
  padding: .6rem .8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease, background var(--t-fast) ease;
}
.nav__dropdown-item:hover {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  background: var(--clr-gold-dim);
}

/* CTA button */
.nav__cta {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-orange), var(--clr-gold) 65%, var(--clr-gold-light));
  padding: .5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background var(--t-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--t-fast) ease, transform var(--t-fast) ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav__cta:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav__hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: .5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav__hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) ease, opacity var(--t-med) ease;
}
.nav__hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 70px 0 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 2rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-out);
  z-index: calc(var(--z-nav) - 1);
}
.nav__mobile.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.nav__mobile-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
}
.nav__mobile-link:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.nav__mobile-sub {
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray-dark);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
}
.nav__mobile-sub:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.nav__mobile-cta {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-orange), var(--clr-gold) 65%, var(--clr-gold-light));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ============================================================
   6. HERO SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero--short {
  min-height: 55vh;
}
.hero--medium {
  min-height: 70vh;
}

.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero__bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,.92) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,.75) 50%,
    rgba(0,0,0,.85) 100%
  );
}

.hero__grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .03;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
}

.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  background: rgba(255,107,0,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.3);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: .4rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero__badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-gold {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: .4; transform: scale(1.5); }
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero--medium .hero__title,
.hero--short .hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
}
.hero__title .accent { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.hero__title .orange { color: var(--clr-orange); }

.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--clr-off-white);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

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

.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: .6;
  animation: float 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__scroll span {
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
}
.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-gold), transparent);
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}

/* Hero stats bar */
.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.hero__stat-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .2rem; }
.hero__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  direction: ltr;
  unicode-bidi: isolate;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero__stat-num > span {
  display: inline-block;
  direction: ltr;
  unicode-bidi: isolate;
}
.hero__stat-label {
  font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--clr-gray); transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--clr-gray-dark); }
.breadcrumb .current { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ============================================================
   7. BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--t-med) var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-orange), var(--clr-gold) 65%, var(--clr-gold-light));
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold-light);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--orange {
  background: var(--clr-orange);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.btn--orange:hover {
  background: #2f5dff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(248,250,252,.3);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.btn--outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(248,250,252,.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  padding-inline: .5rem;
}
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--clr-white); }

.btn--lg { padding: 1.1rem 2.25rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--sm { padding: .55rem 1.1rem; font-size: .8rem; }

/* Ripple */
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0);
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
}
.btn:active::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* ============================================================
   8. CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.card {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--t-med) ease, border-color var(--t-med) ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(255,107,0,.4);
}
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-orange));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.card--dark { background: var(--clr-black); }
.card--steel { background: var(--clr-steel); }
.card--glow:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255,107,0,.15), var(--shadow-lg); }

/* Icon cards */
.card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--clr-gold-dim);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  transition: background var(--t-med) ease, color var(--t-med) ease;
}
.card:hover .card__icon {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.card__icon--orange { background: var(--clr-orange-dim); color: var(--clr-orange); }
.card:hover .card__icon--orange { background: var(--clr-orange); color: var(--clr-white); }

.card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.card__text { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--clr-gray); line-height: 1.7; }

/* Feature list inside card */
.card__list {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.card__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
}
.card__list li::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: .8rem;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Image cards */
.card--img {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.card--img .card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card--img .card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow) ease;
}
.card--img:hover .card__img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.card--img .card__body { padding: 1.5rem; }

/* ============================================================
   9. STATS & COUNTERS
   ============================================================ */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-border);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-item {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--t-med) ease;
}
.stat-item:hover { background: var(--clr-steel); }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}
.stat-suffix { color: var(--clr-orange); }
.stat-label {
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
}

/* ============================================================
   10. SERVICE SEGMENT CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.segment-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 420px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.segment-card__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow) ease;
}
.segment-card:hover .segment-card__bg { transform: scale(1.05); }
.segment-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.95) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.3) 100%);
  transition: background var(--t-med) ease;
}
.segment-card:hover .segment-card__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.98) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.4) 100%);
}
.segment-card__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.segment-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .3rem .7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.segment-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.segment-card__desc {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--clr-off-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--t-med) ease, margin var(--t-med) ease;
}
.segment-card:hover .segment-card__desc { max-height: 100px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.segment-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  transition: gap var(--t-med) ease;
}
.segment-card:hover .segment-card__link { gap: .75rem; }

/* ============================================================
   11. TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) ease, box-shadow var(--t-med) ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 2rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  opacity: .15;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-card__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: .2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: .9rem;
}
.testimonial-card__text {
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--clr-off-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .2rem;
}
.testimonial-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.testimonial-card__role { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--clr-gold); }
.testimonial-card__company { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--clr-gray); }
.testimonial-card__date { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--clr-gray-dark); margin-top: .3rem; }

/* ============================================================
   12. AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.award-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform var(--t-med) ease, border-color var(--t-med) ease;
}
.award-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(255,107,0,.4);
}
.award-badge__icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}
.award-badge__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.award-badge__sub { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--clr-gray); }

/* ============================================================
   13. TECHNOLOGY GRID (Smart Hybrid)
   ============================================================ */
.tech-pillar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .75rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--clr-steel);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tech-pillar__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  opacity: .15;
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; right: 1.5rem;
}
.tech-pillar__icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}
.tech-pillar__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.tech-pillar__text { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--clr-gray); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   14. PORTFOLIO TABLE & GRID
   ============================================================ */
.portfolio-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: .9rem;
}
.portfolio-table th {
  text-align: left;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--clr-steel);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.portfolio-table td {
  padding: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-off-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.portfolio-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(255,107,0,.04); }

.badge-status {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .2rem .6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge-status--active { background: rgba(34,197,94,.15); color: #22c55e; }
.badge-status--upcoming { background: rgba(59,130,246,.15); color: #60a5fa; }
.badge-status--completed { background: rgba(100,116,139,.15); color: var(--clr-gray); }

/* ============================================================
   15. PROCESS STEPS
   ============================================================ */
.process-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background var(--t-med) ease;
}
.process-step:hover { background: var(--clr-navy); }
.process-step__num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}
.process-step__content h4 {
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.process-step__content p { font-size: .875rem; }

/* ============================================================
   16. FORMS
   ============================================================ */
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.form-label {
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.form-control {
  background: var(--clr-steel);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: .8rem 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: .95rem;
  width: 100%;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--t-fast) ease;
  outline: none;
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--clr-gray-dark); }
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,107,0,.12);
}
.form-control--textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }

.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }

/* ============================================================
   17. CASE STUDY CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.case-card {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) ease, box-shadow var(--t-med) ease;
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.case-card__header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-steel), var(--clr-navy));
  padding: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.case-card__type {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-orange);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.case-card__title { font-size: 1.2rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; }
.case-card__body { padding: 1.75rem; }
.case-card__savings {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: .3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.case-card__savings-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.case-card__savings-period { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--clr-gray); }

/* ============================================================
   18. PRICING
   ============================================================ */
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) ease, box-shadow var(--t-med) ease;
}
.pricing-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(255,107,0,.1);
}
.pricing-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.pricing-card__header {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--clr-steel);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1f52, #1a1a1a);
}
.pricing-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .25rem .6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.pricing-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}
.pricing-card__price {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.pricing-card__price-sub { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--clr-gray); }
.pricing-card__body { padding: 2rem; }
.pricing-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .75rem;
  padding: .6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--clr-off-white);
}
.pricing-feature i { color: var(--clr-gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ============================================================
   19. TEAM CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.team-card {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) ease, box-shadow var(--t-med) ease;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.team-card__photo {
  height: 240px;
  background: var(--clr-steel);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.team-card__photo-placeholder {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray-dark);
  opacity: .4;
}
.team-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.team-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.team-card__body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.team-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: .2rem;
}
.team-card__role { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--clr-gold); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.team-card__bio { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--clr-gray); margin-top: .75rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.team-card__contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .3rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
}
.team-card__contact a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ============================================================
   20. FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  transition: transform var(--t-med) ease, background var(--t-med) ease;
}
.faq-question.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--t-slow) ease;
}
.faq-answer.open { max-height: 600px; }
.faq-answer__inner {
  padding: 0 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
}

/* ============================================================
   21. BLOG CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) ease, box-shadow var(--t-med) ease;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.blog-card__img {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--t-slow) ease; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card__body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.blog-card__cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-orange);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.blog-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__title { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray-dark);
}

/* ============================================================
   22. CTA SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-steel) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,107,0,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,107,0,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-section__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   23. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--clr-black);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding-top: 4rem;
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.footer__brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}
.footer__brand-name span { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.footer__brand-sub {
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer__tagline {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.footer__certs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.footer__cert-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--clr-gold-dim);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.25);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .3rem .6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.footer__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .65rem;
}
.footer__link {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease, padding-left var(--t-fast) ease;
}
.footer__link:hover { color: var(--clr-white); padding-left: .3rem; }

.footer__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: .75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: .85rem;
}
.footer__contact-icon {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: .9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.footer__contact-text { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--clr-gray); line-height: 1.5; }
.footer__contact-text a { color: var(--clr-gray); transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.footer__contact-text a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-block: 1.5rem;
}
.footer__copy { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--clr-gray-dark); }
.footer__copy span { color: var(--clr-gray); }
.footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.footer__social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  font-size: .9rem;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease, border-color var(--t-fast) ease, background var(--t-fast) ease;
}
.footer__social-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   24. PAGE TRANSITION OVERLAY
   ============================================================ */
.page-transition {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--clr-black);
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
}

/* ============================================================
   25. SCROLL REVEAL DEFAULTS
   ============================================================ */
.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.active { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal-left { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-left.active { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal-right { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-right.active { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal-scale { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-scale.active { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s var(--ease-out); }

/* Stagger children */
.stagger > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.stagger.active > * { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.stagger.active > *:nth-child(1) { transition: opacity .5s .0s ease, transform .5s .0s var(--ease-out); }
.stagger.active > *:nth-child(2) { transition: opacity .5s .08s ease, transform .5s .08s var(--ease-out); }
.stagger.active > *:nth-child(3) { transition: opacity .5s .16s ease, transform .5s .16s var(--ease-out); }
.stagger.active > *:nth-child(4) { transition: opacity .5s .24s ease, transform .5s .24s var(--ease-out); }
.stagger.active > *:nth-child(5) { transition: opacity .5s .32s ease, transform .5s .32s var(--ease-out); }
.stagger.active > *:nth-child(6) { transition: opacity .5s .40s ease, transform .5s .40s var(--ease-out); }

/* ============================================================
   26. UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================================ */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}
.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-border);
  margin-block: 3rem;
}
.tag-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--clr-steel);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .25rem .6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.tag--gold { background: var(--clr-gold-dim); border-color: rgba(255,107,0,.3); color: var(--clr-gold); }
.tag--orange { background: var(--clr-orange-dim); border-color: rgba(255,107,0,.3); color: var(--clr-orange); }

.gold-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-orange));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold-dim), rgba(255,107,0,.08));
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.highlight-box p { color: var(--clr-off-white); font-style: italic; }

.number-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  background: var(--clr-steel);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: .4rem .9rem;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
}
.number-pill strong { color: var(--clr-gold); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; }

/* ============================================================
   27. GALLERY GRID
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--t-slow) ease; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-item__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-med) ease;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay { opacity: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   28. LIGHTBOX
   ============================================================ */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.96);
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.lightbox.open { display: flex; }
.lightbox__img { max-width: 90vw; max-height: 85vh; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.lightbox__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: background var(--t-fast) ease;
}
.lightbox__close:hover { background: var(--clr-steel); }

/* ============================================================
   29. EMERGENCY ESCALATION
   ============================================================ */
.escalation-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.escalation-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
}
.escalation-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 44px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-gold), transparent);
}
.escalation-step:last-child::before { display: none; }
.escalation-node {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.escalation-content h5 { color: var(--clr-white); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.escalation-content p { font-size: .8rem; }

/* ============================================================
   30. JOB LISTING
   ============================================================ */
.job-card {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--t-fast) ease;
}
.job-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,107,0,.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.job-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}
.job-card__meta { display: flex; gap: .75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.job-card__tag {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  background: var(--clr-steel);
  padding: .2rem .6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ============================================================
   31. PARTNER LOGOS
   ============================================================ */
.logo-scroll-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  animation: logo-scroll 30s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.logo-scroll-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes logo-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.partner-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: .5rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
}
.partner-logo:hover { color: var(--clr-gray); }

/* ============================================================
   32. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
.nav__links { display: none; }
.nav__cta { display: none; }
.nav__hamburger { display: flex; }
.nav__mobile { display: block; }

.footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.cta-section { padding: 3rem 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
.nav__logo-image,
.nav__logo .custom-logo { height: 38px; max-width: 205px; }
.nav__logo-sub { font-size: .46rem; letter-spacing: .14em; }
.grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.hero__stats { gap: 1.5rem; }
.cta-section { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
.segment-card { height: 350px; }
.portfolio-table { display: block; overflow-x: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
.nav__logo-image,
.nav__logo .custom-logo { height: 34px; max-width: 180px; }
.nav__logo-sub { display: none; }
.hero__title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
.stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.hero__actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
.hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.cta-section__actions { flex-direction: column; }
.cta-section__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   33. PRINT STYLES
   ============================================================ */
@media print {
.nav, .footer, .hero__scroll, .btn { display: none !important; }
  body { background: white; color: black; }
  h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: black; }
  p { color: #333; }
}


/* Inline styles imported from gallery.html */

  .gallery-filter{display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:2rem;}
  .gallery-filter-btn{background:var(--clr-steel);border:1px solid var(--clr-border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:.4rem 1rem;color:var(--clr-gray);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.8rem;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s;}
  .gallery-filter-btn.active,.gallery-filter-btn:hover{background:var(--clr-gold);border-color:var(--clr-gold);color:var(--clr-white);}
  .gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:1rem;}
  .gallery-item{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3;cursor:pointer;background:var(--clr-navy);}
  .gallery-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .4s ease;}
  .gallery-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.05);}
  .gallery-item__overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(9,17,30,.85),transparent);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:1rem;}
  .gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay{opacity:1;}
  .gallery-item__label{color:var(--clr-white);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;}
  .gallery-item--tall{grid-row:span 2;}
  .gallery-item--wide{grid-column:span 2;}
    /* Lightbox */
  .lightbox{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(9,17,30,.95);z-index:10000;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:2rem;}
  .lightbox.open{display:flex;}
  .lightbox__inner{max-width:900px;width:100%;text-align:center;}
  .lightbox__img{max-height:70vh;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);object-fit:contain;}
  .lightbox__caption{color:var(--clr-off-white);margin-top:1rem;font-size:.9rem;}
  .lightbox__close{position:absolute;top:1.5rem;right:1.5rem;background:none;border:none;color:var(--clr-white);font-size:1.5rem;cursor:pointer;padding:.5rem;}
  .lightbox__nav{background:rgba(255,107,0,.15);border:1px solid var(--clr-gold);border-radius:50%;width:40px;height:40px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;color:var(--clr-gold);font-size:.9rem;transition:background .2s;}
  .lightbox__nav:hover{background:rgba(255,107,0,.3);}
  .lightbox__controls{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:1rem;margin-top:1rem;}
  

/* Inline styles imported from landing.html */

    /* Landing page minimal nav */
  .landing-nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;padding:1rem 2rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;background:rgba(9,17,30,.95);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.15);}
  .landing-logo{font-family:'Lato',sans-serif;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--clr-white);letter-spacing:.1em;}
  .landing-logo span{color:var(--clr-gold);}
  .lp-hero{min-height:100vh;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:center;padding-top:80px;}
  .lp-hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:url('assets/images/espl-profile_p05_02_1280x960.jpeg');background-size:cover;background-position:center;}
  .lp-hero__bg::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(9,17,30,.97) 0%,rgba(9,17,30,.80) 60%,rgba(9,17,30,.60) 100%);}
  .lp-hero__content{position:relative;z-index:1;padding:3rem 3rem 3rem max(2rem,calc((100vw - 1200px)/2));}
  .lp-hero__form-panel{position:relative;z-index:1;padding:2rem max(2rem,calc((100vw - 1200px)/2)) 2rem 3rem;}
  .lead-form{background:rgba(15,28,46,.95);border:1px solid var(--clr-gold);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:2.5rem;backdrop-filter:blur(12px);}
  .lead-form h3{font-family:'Lato',sans-serif;font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:.25rem;}
  .lead-form__sub{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--clr-gray);margin-bottom:1.5rem;}
  .form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem;}
  .form-field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.35rem;margin-bottom:1rem;}
  .form-field label{font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--clr-off-white);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;}
  .form-field input,.form-field select,.form-field textarea{background:var(--clr-steel);border:1px solid var(--clr-border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:.65rem .9rem;color:var(--clr-white);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.875rem;transition:border-color .2s;}
  .form-field input:focus,.form-field select:focus,.form-field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--clr-gold);}
  .form-field select option{background:var(--clr-steel);}
  .trust-strip{display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--clr-border);}
  .trust-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--clr-gray);}
  .trust-item i{color:var(--clr-gold);}
    @media(max-width:900px){
    .lp-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:auto;}
    .lp-hero__content{padding:3rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;}
    .lp-hero__form-panel{padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 3rem;}
    .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    }
  

/* WordPress compatibility */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body.admin-bar .nav, body.admin-bar .landing-nav { top: 32px; }
@media screen and (max-width:782px){ body.admin-bar .nav, body.admin-bar .landing-nav { top:46px; } }
.wp-site-blocks, .entry-content { margin:0; padding:0; }
.entry-content > * { max-width:none; }
.screen-reader-text { position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0; }
.espl-wp-article { min-height:55vh; padding:8rem 1.5rem 5rem; background:var(--clr-navy); }
.espl-wp-article__inner { max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; }
.espl-wp-article h1 { margin-bottom:1rem; }
.espl-wp-article__meta { color:var(--clr-gray); margin-bottom:2rem; }
.espl-wp-article__content { color:var(--clr-off-white); line-height:1.8; }
.espl-wp-article__content img { max-width:100%; height:auto; }
.espl-post-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap:1.5rem; margin-top:2rem; }
.espl-post-card { background:var(--clr-steel); border:1px solid var(--clr-border); border-radius:var(--radius-xl); overflow:hidden; }
.espl-post-card__body { padding:1.5rem; }
.espl-post-card__body h2 { font-size:1.25rem; margin-bottom:.65rem; }
.espl-post-card__body p { color:var(--clr-gray); }
.espl-notice { padding:1rem; border:1px solid var(--clr-gold); border-radius:var(--radius); background:rgba(255,107,0,.08); }
body.page-template-page-landing { overflow-x:hidden; }


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE TEMPLATE + CONTACT FORM 7
   ============================================================ */
.elitez-contact-template .wpcf7 {
  width: 100%;
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original {
  width: 100%;
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original .form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original .form-group {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original .form-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #b8b8b8;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original .wpcf7-form-control-wrap {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original .form-control {
  display: block;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  color: #fff;
  background: #1c1c1c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.42);
  border-radius: 5px;
  font: inherit;
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original .form-control:focus {
  background: #202020;
  border-color: #ff6b00;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,107,0,.12);
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original .form-control::placeholder {
  color: #686868;
  opacity: 1;
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original .form-control--textarea {
  min-height: 165px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original .elitez-cf7-submit {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 58px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: #fff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4300, #ff9f2d) !important;
  border: 1px solid #ff9f2d !important;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original .elitez-cf7-note {
  margin: 15px 0 0;
  color: #858585;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-align: center;
}

.elitez-contact-template .wpcf7 form .wpcf7-response-output {
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  color: #fff;
  background: #151515;
  border-color: #ff6b00;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-fallback {
  padding: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .elitez-contact-template .elitez-cf7-original .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
}