/* ================================================================
   RAHUL TRIPATHI — DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIST & SEO CONSULTANT
   Master Stylesheet — Core Design System & Advanced SEO UI
   ================================================================ */

:root {
  /* 60% Base: Cloud Dancer (Off-White) — Clean, breathable background and whitespace */
  --base: #F9F9FB;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --paper: #F9F9FB;
  --paper-2: #EFF0F4;

  /* 30% Structure: Deep Charcoal / Ink — Professional readability for headings, text, grids */
  --ink: #1A1D24;
  --navy: #1A1D24;
  --navy-900: #111318;
  --navy-800: #1A1D24;
  --navy-700: #262932;
  --line: #E2E4E9;
  --line-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --muted: #5F6676;
  --muted-light: #9BA3B4;

  /* 10% Accent: Saturated Persimmon Orange — Critical CTA buttons, data growth metrics, highlights */
  --accent: #FF5C00;
  --accent-hover: #E05200;
  --accent-light: #FFF2EB;
  --accent-glow: rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.25);
  --sky: #FF5C00;
  --gold: #FF5C00;
  --gold-light: #FFF2EB;
  --green: #FF5C00;
  --green-light: #FFF2EB;

  --shadow-sm: 0 6px 18px -6px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.07);
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 36px -14px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 50px -16px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.18);
  --shadow-accent: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.45);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --maxw: 1200px;
  --font-inter: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --display: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --mono: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, monospace;
}

/* Base Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}
body {
  font-family: var(--body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
img, picture, svg, video, canvas {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}
img {
  display: block;
}
button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}
::selection {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Layout Container */
.wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}
p, span, a, li {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.1rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem); }

.sec-title {
  margin: 14px 0 16px;
}
.sec-intro {
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 660px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.sec-intro.light {
  color: var(--muted-light);
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
}
.eyebrow.light {
  color: var(--sky);
}
.eyebrow.light::before {
  background: var(--sky);
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.breadcrumb .sep {
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.breadcrumb .curr {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.btn-view-services {
  white-space: normal !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.btn svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -8px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.6);
}
@keyframes hireBlink {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.65), 0 0 16px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.35);
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0), 0 0 24px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.85);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.65), 0 0 16px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.35);
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}
.btn-hire {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5C00 0%, #FF7A1A 50%, #E04D00 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  animation: hireBlink 2.4s infinite ease-in-out;
}
.btn-hire:hover {
  background-position: right center;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.85), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-light {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn-light:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-wa {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.35);
}
.btn-wa:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -8px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.55);
}
.btn-wa svg {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.btn-wa:hover svg {
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Badges */
.badge-avail {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.badge-avail .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.6);
  animation: pulse 2.2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.6); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 92, 0, 0); }
}

.pill-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.pill-tag.gold {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.25);
}

/* ================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ================================================================ */
header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.04);
  padding: 14px 0;
  transition: padding 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
header.scrolled {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.09);
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.brand-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-height: 52px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.06));
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}
.brand:hover .brand-logo {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.18));
}
footer .brand-logo {
  height: 48px;
  max-height: 52px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.nav-hire-m {
  display: none;
}

/* Dropdown Menu Styles */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
}
.dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.dropdown-chevron {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  background: var(--white);
  min-width: 255px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px var(--line);
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0.22s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.dropdown-menu li {
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 9px 14px !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.dropdown-menu a::after {
  display: none !important;
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--paper-2) !important;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.dropdown-menu a.active {
  background: rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.08) !important;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.burger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
}
.burger span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.burger.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.burger.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.burger.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}
body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* ================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 90% -10%, rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.05), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 450px at -5% 20%, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.04), transparent 55%),
    var(--base);
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero h1 .hl {
  color: var(--accent);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero h1 .hl::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0.06em;
  height: 0.16em;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.45;
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero .role {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hero p.lead {
  font-size: 1.14rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 550px;
  margin: 18px 0 28px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}
.hero-meta svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.hero-proof {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.hero-proof:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.hero-proof .stack {
  display: flex;
}
.hero-proof .stack span {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-left: -10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hero-proof .stack span:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}
.hero-proof-t {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  max-width: 250px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.hero-proof-t svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Portrait Visual Frame */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--navy);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.8;
}
.photo-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 16%;
  display: block;
}
.photo-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 18, 38, 0.85) 0%, rgba(7, 18, 38, 0.15) 45%, transparent 70%);
}
.photo-name {
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.photo-name small {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--line);
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.photo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1;
}
.photo-badge b {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}
.photo-badge i {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Floating Impact Pill */
.hero-impact-pill {
  position: absolute;
  left: -20px;
  bottom: 80px;
  z-index: 4;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hero-impact-pill .ic {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--green-light);
  color: var(--green);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.hero-impact-pill .ic svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}
.hero-impact-pill .txt b {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-impact-pill .txt span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--mono);
}

/* ================================================================
   STATS BAND
   ================================================================ */
.stats {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 50px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 16px;
}
.stat .num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat .num .sfx {
  color: var(--sky);
}
.stat .lbl {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8A92A2;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.stat + .stat {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTIONS & COMMON COMPONENTS
   ================================================================ */
section {
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.section-head {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.section-head.center {
  text-align: center;
}
.section-head.center .sec-intro {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ================================================================
   ABOUT ME & PORTFOLIO PROFILE LAYOUT (RESPONSIVE)
   ================================================================ */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.about-card {
  max-width: 320px;
  width: 100%;
}
.photo-frame-profile {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.08;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.photo-frame-profile img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 12%;
  display: block;
}

/* ================================================================
   E-E-A-T GUIDE VISUALS & ARCHITECTURE COMPONENTS
   ================================================================ */
.guide-takeaways {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 30px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.guide-takeaways h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.guide-takeaways ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.guide-takeaways li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: block;
}
.guide-takeaways li span.check {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.guide-takeaways li strong {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.guide-diagram {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
}
.guide-diagram svg {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.diagram-caption {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: block;
}

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE FLOW DIAGRAM (100% RETINA & MOBILE-FIRST)
   ================================================================ */
.guide-diagram-card {
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid #2E3340;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.gdf-header {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  text-align: left;
}
.gdf-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.3);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.gdf-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.gdf-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}
.gdf-step {
  flex: 1;
  background: #242833;
  border: 1.5px solid #363B4A;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.gdf-step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.gdf-step.is-outcome {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.3);
  background: #262B38;
}
.gdf-badge {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gdf-step-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.gdf-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 0 14px !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
}
.gdf-list li {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
}
.gdf-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: bold;
}
.gdf-desc {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  flex: 1;
}
.gdf-outcome-pill {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: #FFF2EB;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.35);
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-align: center;
}
.gdf-step.is-negative .gdf-outcome-pill {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  background: #1A1D24;
  border-color: #363B4A;
}
.gdf-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 0 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.gdf-connector svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: var(--accent);
}
.gdf-card-caption {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9BA3B4;
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid #2E3340;
  padding-top: 14px;
}

/* Two-Track Comparative Grid */
.gdf-comparative-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

/* Responsive Stacking for Flow Diagrams */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .gdf-flow {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .gdf-connector {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    padding: 6px 0;
  }
  .gdf-comparative-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .guide-diagram-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SEQUENTIAL GUIDE NAVIGATION (PREVIOUS & NEXT FOOTER CARDS)
   ================================================================ */
.guide-nav-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 44px 0 28px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--line);
}
.guide-nav-item {
  background: #1A1D24;
  border: 1.5px solid #2E3340;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.guide-nav-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.25);
}
.guide-nav-item.next {
  text-align: right;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.guide-nav-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.guide-nav-label {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.guide-nav-title {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  white-space: normal;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.guide-nav-arrow {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #242833;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.guide-nav-arrow svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
}
.guide-nav-item:hover .guide-nav-arrow {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .guide-nav-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .guide-nav-item.next {
    text-align: left;
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
  }
}

.guide-matrix {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.guide-matrix th, .guide-matrix td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.guide-matrix th {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.guide-matrix tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.guide-matrix tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: var(--paper);
}

.guide-infobox {
  background: var(--base);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.guide-infobox h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.guide-infobox p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ================================================================
   AUTHOR E-E-A-T CARD (HIGH CONTRAST, EXECUTIVE & PROMINENT)
   ================================================================ */
.author-eeat-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E4E9;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 30px;
  margin: 44px 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}
.author-eeat-avatar {
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-eeat-info {
  flex: 1;
}
.author-eeat-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.author-eeat-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.author-eeat-badge {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: #FFF2EB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.3);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.author-eeat-info .role {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.author-eeat-info p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #1A1D24;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-weight: 450;
}
.author-eeat-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}
.btn-author-profile {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: #F4F5F7;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E4E9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-author-profile:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-author-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-author-cta:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.45);
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .author-eeat-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 26px 20px;
    border-left: 1.5px solid #E2E4E9;
    border-top: 5px solid var(--accent);
  }
  .author-eeat-header {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .author-eeat-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .author-eeat-actions a {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SERVICES GRID & CARDS
   ================================================================ */
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.service-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--sky));
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.service-card:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.service-ic {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.service-ic svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.service-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.service-features li {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.service-features li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.service-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.service-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.service-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ================================================================
   AEO / GEO / LLM AI SEARCH SPOTLIGHT
   ================================================================ */
.ef {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 360px at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.16), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1D24, #242833);
}
.ef-left {
  padding: 42px 38px;
}
.ef-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ef-left h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ef-left h3 .dot {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.ef-left p {
  color: #E2E4E9;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.ef-left p b {
  color: #fff;
}
.ef-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 20px 34px;
}
.ef-pill {
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.ef-pill:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}
.ef-pill b {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.ef-pill span {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}
.ef-pill small {
  color: #A0A8B8;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

/* ================================================================
   WORK PORTFOLIO & RESULTS
   ================================================================ */
.cs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.cs-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.cs-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.cs-head {
  padding: 24px 24px 16px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.cs-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cs-meta .industry {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.cs-meta .market {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.cs-head h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
}
.cs-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.cs-body p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.cs-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.cs-metric b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.cs-metric span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

/* ================================================================
   TIMELINE SECTION (15 YEARS · 5 CHAPTERS)
   ================================================================ */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 17px;
  top: 8px;
  bottom: 12px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent) 40%, var(--teal) 80%, var(--line) 100%);
}
.tl-item, .t-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 40px 42px;
}
.tl-item:last-child, .t-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.tl-dot, .t-item::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 9px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #fff;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.tl-item.current .tl-dot, .t-item.current::after {
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #FFF2EB;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.t-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.t-item .t-year {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.t-badge-row .t-loc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--mono);
}
.t-item .t-role {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.t-item .t-co {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.t-item .t-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #4A5A78;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.t-bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}
.t-bullet-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.t-bullet-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ================================================================
   RECOMMENDATIONS & TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL SLIDER (LINKEDIN ENDORSEMENTS)
   ================================================================ */
.rec-carousel {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.rec-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 14px 4px 24px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}
.rec-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.rec-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  min-width: 320px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.rec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.4);
}
.rec-quote {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  line-height: 0.9;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.rec-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}
.rec-foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.rec-av {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.rec-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.rec-meta b {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.rec-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.rec-rel {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.rec-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 20;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.rec-nav svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  transition: stroke 0.2s ease;
}
.rec-nav:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.6);
}
.rec-nav.prev {
  left: -22px;
}
.rec-nav.next {
  right: -22px;
}
.rec-nav:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: default;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.rec-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.rec-dots button {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 0;
  background: var(--line);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: width 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.rec-dots button.on {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .rec-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
    min-width: 290px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .rec-card {
    flex: 0 0 86vw;
    min-width: 280px;
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }
  .rec-nav.prev {
    left: 4px;
  }
  .rec-nav.next {
    right: 4px;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SERVICE OVERVIEW & 'WHAT YOU GET WITH' ALIGNED STYLES
   ================================================================ */
.service-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.what-you-get-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.what-you-get-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-family: var(--display);
  border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.what-you-get-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.what-you-get-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: block;
}
.what-you-get-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.what-you-get-list li strong {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ================================================================
   CORE COMPETENCIES & WHAT I DO COMPONENTS
   ================================================================ */
.competency-list, .ind-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.competency-list li, .ind-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.competency-list li:hover, .ind-list li:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.competency-list li b, .ind-list li b {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.what-i-do-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.wid-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.wid-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.wid-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.wid-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.wid-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.wid-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.wid-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.wid-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.wid-features li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.wid-features li::before {
  content: "✓";
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.wid-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.wid-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.tl-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.tl-top h3 {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
}
.tl-co {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.tl-date {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-left: auto;
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.tl-item.current .tl-date {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.tl-role {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.tl-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}
.tl-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #3A4A66;
}
.tl-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 9px;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--sky);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.tl-list li b {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ================================================================
   CERTIFICATES SLIDER & LIGHTBOX
   ================================================================ */
#credentials {
  padding: 56px 0 32px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.12), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 0% 100%, rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.08), transparent 55%);
}
.cert-carousel,
.cert-slider {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.cert-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 10px 4px 18px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}
.cert-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.cert-card {
  flex: 0 0 296px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.cert-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.25), 0 26px 50px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}
.cert-img {
  height: 212px;
  background: var(--base);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.cert-img img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.cert-img::after {
  content: "⤢";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: bold;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s;
}
.cert-card:hover .cert-img::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.cert-card figcaption {
  padding: 15px 17px 18px;
}
.cert-kind {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.25);
}
.cert-card.is-cert .cert-kind {
  background: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.cert-card.is-appr .cert-kind {
  background: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.cert-card figcaption b {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.cert-iss {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.cert-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  z-index: 20;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.cert-nav svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  transition: stroke 0.2s ease;
}
.cert-nav:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.6);
}
.cert-nav:hover svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
}
.cert-nav.prev {
  left: -22px;
}
.cert-nav.next {
  right: -22px;
}
.cert-nav:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: default;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.cert-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cert-dots button {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: width 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.cert-dots button.on {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.6);
}



/* Credential details */
.cred-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.cred-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.cred-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.cred-box h3 svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.edu-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.edu-row:first-of-type {
  border-top: 0;
}
.edu-row .yr {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--sky);
  min-width: 74px;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.edu-row .d b {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}
.edu-row .d span {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ================================================================
   RECOMMENDATIONS / TESTIMONIALS
   ================================================================ */
.rec-grid {
  columns: 3;
  column-gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.rec-card {
  break-inside: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.rec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.rec-quote {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  line-height: 0.2;
  display: block;
  height: 18px;
  opacity: 0.22;
}
.rec-body {
  color: #3A4A66;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 14px 0 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.rec-foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.rec-av {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.rec-meta b {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.rec-meta b .li {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.rec-role {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.rec-rel {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--paper-2);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ================================================================ */
#faq {
  background: var(--paper);
}
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 13px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 8px auto 0;
}
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-item.open {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.faq-q:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.faq-q .ic {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.faq-q .ic svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .ic {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a {
  max-height: 800px;
}
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}
.faq-a p {
  padding: 0 22px 20px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ================================================================
   HIRE & AUDIT CTA CARD (STANDALONE CARD SEPARATED FROM FOOTER)
   ================================================================ */
#hire {
  background: var(--base);
  padding: 48px 0 40px;
  position: relative;
}
.hire-card {
  background: #1A1D24;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1D24 0%, #242935 52%, #1A1D24 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 36px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.25);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hire-card::before, .hire-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hire-card::before {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.14), transparent 70%);
  top: -100px;
  right: -60px;
}
.hire-card::after {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -50px;
}
.hire-card .eyebrow {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.hire-card .eyebrow::before {
  background: var(--line);
}
.hire-card h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  margin: 16px auto 14px;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.hire-card p {
  color: #DBE6FA;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
}
.hire-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hire-contacts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 32px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 34px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hire-contacts a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  color: var(--base);
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.hire-contacts a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.hire-contacts svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

/* ================================================================
   FORMS & INPUTS (AUDIT & CONTACT)
   ================================================================ */
.audit-form {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.form-group.full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.15);
}
textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

/* ================================================================
   BLOG / INSIGHTS CARDS
   ================================================================ */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blog-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blog-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-card .read-more {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Single Blog Post Typography */
.article-content {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #2D3E5D;
}
.article-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.article-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 30px 0 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.article-content p {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.article-content ul, .article-content ol {
  margin: 18px 0 24px 24px;
}
.article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 28px 0;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ================================================================
   FOOTER
   ================================================================ */
footer {
  padding: 36px 0 36px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer-col {
  min-width: 0;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sky);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-col p {
  color: var(--muted-light);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-links a {
  color: #C8D0DC;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  padding-left: 4px;
}
.foot-soc {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.foot-soc a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #C8D0DC;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.foot-soc a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.foot-soc svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 28px;
}
.foot-copy {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #8A92A2;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.foot-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.foot-badges img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* ================================================================
   FLOATING ACTIONS
   ================================================================ */
.float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 22px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 90;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.fab {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.fab:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}
.fab.wa {
  background: #1A1D24;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
}
.fab.wa:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}
.fab.top {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.fab.top.show {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.fab svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* Scroll Reveal Animations */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ================================================================
   CONTACT & AUDIT HUB STYLES
   ================================================================ */
.contact-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
              var(--paper);
  padding: 130px 0 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}
.contact-form-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--teal));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}
.form-title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-subtitle {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.form-label .req {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.form-control, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.15);
}
.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}
.form-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 5px;
}
.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}
.form-security-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.contact-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.contact-channel-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-channel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.channel-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.channel-icon-wa {
  background: #FFF2EB;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.channel-icon-email {
  background: #FFF2EB;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.channel-icon-loc {
  background: #FFF2EB;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.channel-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.channel-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.channel-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.channel-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.audit-perks-box {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.audit-perks-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #fff;
}
.audit-perk-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.audit-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.audit-perk-icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ================================================================
   CERTIFICATE & PORTFOLIO LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ================================================================ */
.cert-lb {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
}
.cert-lb.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.cert-lb-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  z-index: 1000000;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.cert-lb-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.cert-lb img {
  max-width: 92vw;
  max-height: 88vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.cert-lb.open img {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* ================================================================
   WORK PORTFOLIO & VERIFIED CLIENT RESULTS
   ================================================================ */
.portfolio-section {
  background: var(--base);
  padding: 56px 0 60px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.portfolio-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.05);
}
.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.12);
}
.portfolio-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.portfolio-badge {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.portfolio-badge.seo,
.portfolio-badge.aeo,
.portfolio-badge.ads,
.portfolio-badge.social {
  background: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.25);
}
.portfolio-platform {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.portfolio-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.portfolio-media {
  position: relative;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}
.portfolio-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.portfolio-media:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.portfolio-media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.portfolio-media:hover .portfolio-media-overlay,
.portfolio-media:focus .portfolio-media-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}
.portfolio-media-zoom-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}
.portfolio-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.portfolio-metric-box {
  background: var(--base);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  text-align: center;
}
.portfolio-metric-box b {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.portfolio-metric-box span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.portfolio-summary {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  background: var(--base);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}
.portfolio-summary b {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.portfolio-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1D24 0%, #242833 55%, #1A1D24 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.3);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.35);
}
.portfolio-cta-content {
  max-width: 620px;
}
.portfolio-cta-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.portfolio-cta-content p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
.portfolio-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 260px;
}

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   ================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid, .about-grid, .cred-grid, .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .about-card {
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .service-grid, .cs-grid, .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .rec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .service-overview-grid, .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .brand-logo {
    height: 36px;
    max-height: 36px;
    max-width: min(210px, 58vw);
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
  }
  .burger {
    display: flex;
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 60px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 16px 20px 40px !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.12) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
  }
  .nav-links.open li {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
  .nav-links.open a {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 14px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--ink) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }
  .nav-links.open a::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .nav-links.open a.active {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
  }
  .nav-item-dropdown {
    width: 100% !important;
    position: static !important;
  }
  .nav-item-dropdown .dropdown-toggle {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 4px 0 4px 14px !important;
    margin: 4px 0 10px 4px !important;
    background: var(--paper) !important;
    display: none;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }
  .nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
    display: block !important;
  }
  .nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
  }
  .dropdown-menu li {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .dropdown-menu a {
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    color: var(--ink) !important;
  }
  .dropdown-menu a:hover, .dropdown-menu a.active {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
  }
  .nav-links.open .nav-hire-m {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 20px !important;
    padding-top: 8px !important;
  }
  .nav-links.open .nav-hire-m .btn {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
  /* Contact page mobile layout fixes */
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  }
  .form-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
  }
  .contact-sidebar {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .contact-channel-card {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
  }
  .channel-content {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }
  .channel-link {
    word-break: break-all !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }
  .audit-perks-box {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }

  /* Table responsive styles */
  .table-responsive {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    margin: 20px 0 !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  }
  .guide-matrix {
    display: table !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 540px !important;
    border-collapse: collapse !important;
  }
  .guide-matrix th, .guide-matrix td {
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }
  .service-grid, .cs-grid, .blog-grid, .stats-grid, .what-i-do-grid, .service-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .rec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .ef {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ef-pillars {
    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero {
    padding: 100px 0 45px;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .hero h1 .hl {
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .hero-impact-pill {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
  .stat + .stat {
    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .about-card {
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
  }
  #hire {
    padding: 36px 0 28px;
  }
  .hire-card {
    padding: 32px 18px 26px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  footer {
    padding: 36px 0 24px;
  }
  .portfolio-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .portfolio-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .portfolio-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 34px 20px;
  }
  .portfolio-cta-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cert-carousel, .cert-slider, .rec-carousel {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .cert-card {
    flex: 0 0 min(280px, 80vw);
    max-width: 82vw;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .cert-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .photo-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .btn {
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .wrap {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .badge-avail {
    white-space: normal;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .portfolio-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cs-kpis {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .wid-spec {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .wrap {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
  .brand-logo {
    max-width: min(180px, 52vw);
  }
  .mobile-sticky-bar a {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 8px 6px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   AUTHOR E-E-A-T BOX (EXECUTIVE, HIGH-CONTRAST & VERIFIED)
   ================================================================ */
.author-eeat-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  margin: 48px 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(26, 29, 36, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}
.author-eeat-avatar {
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-eeat-info {
  flex: 1;
}
.author-eeat-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.author-eeat-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
}
.author-eeat-badge {
  background: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.25);
}
.author-eeat-info .role {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 4px 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.author-eeat-info p {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 450;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.author-eeat-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-author-profile,
.btn-author-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-author-profile {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.btn-author-profile:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent);
}
.btn-author-cta {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent);
}
.btn-author-cta:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .author-eeat-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 18px;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .author-eeat-header {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .author-eeat-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .btn-author-profile,
  .btn-author-cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   RECOMMENDATIONS / TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL
   ================================================================ */
#recommendations {
  padding: 56px 0 24px;
  background: var(--base);
}
.rec-carousel {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 0 6px;
}
.rec-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 8px 4px 12px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.rec-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.rec-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  min-width: 310px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 24px 20px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.rec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.rec-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--line);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.rec-body {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.rec-foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.rec-av {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.rec-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.rec-meta b {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.rec-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.rec-nav svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}
.rec-nav:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}
.rec-nav.prev {
  left: -22px;
}
.rec-nav.next {
  right: -22px;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .rec-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .rec-card {
    flex: 0 0 86vw;
    min-width: auto;
  }
  .rec-nav {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   MOBILE & RESPONSIVE REFINEMENTS (EEAT & ENGAGEMENT)
   ================================================================ */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cert-nav.prev {
    left: 4px;
  }
  .cert-nav.next {
    right: 4px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .portfolio-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .portfolio-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
  .portfolio-cta-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .portfolio-cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .cert-card {
    flex: 0 0 85vw;
  }
  .hero-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-btns .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  /* Mobile Quick Action Sticky Bar */
  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: rgba(17, 19, 24, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.35);
    padding: 8px 12px calc(8px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 -6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-bar a {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 9px 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    min-height: 42px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-bar .ms-hire {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 92, 0, 0.4);
  }
  .mobile-sticky-bar .ms-wa {
    background: #242833;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  }
  .float {
    bottom: calc(68px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    right: 14px;
    z-index: 989;
  }
  body {
    padding-bottom: calc(68px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  }
}
@media (min-width: 641px) {
  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   CAREER TIMELINE COMPONENT (ABOUT PAGE)
   ================================================================ */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 8px;
  bottom: 8px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--line) 100%);
}
.tl-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 36px 48px;
}
.tl-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.tl-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 5px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 2;
}
.tl-item.current .tl-dot {
  background: var(--accent);
}
.tl-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.tl-top h3 {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}
.tl-co {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}
.tl-date {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-left: auto;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.tl-item.current .tl-date {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.tl-role {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.tl-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.tl-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.tl-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 9px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.tl-list li b, .tl-list li strong {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tl-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .tl-date {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .tl-item {
    padding-left: 40px;
  }
}