/* =====================================================================
   Nomadic Authors USA — Shared Design System
   Premium light-blue theme. Used by all site pages and landing pages.
   DEV NOTE: link with  <link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/styles.css">
   (landing pages in /landing use ../assets/styles.css)
   ===================================================================== */

:root{
  --navy:#0f2747;
  --ink:#1b2a3d;
  --blue:#2c6fb5;        /* primary */
  --blue-2:#1f5896;
  --blue-3:#16467b;
  --sky:#5aa2e6;         /* light-blue accent */
  --sky-2:#8cc1f0;
  --ice:#e9f3fc;         /* soft tint */
  --ice-2:#f4faff;       /* page soft bg */
  --line:#d9e6f3;
  --muted:#5a6b7e;
  --white:#ffffff;
  --ok:#1c6b3a; --err:#b3261e;
  --radius:14px;
  --shadow-sm:0 4px 16px rgba(20,60,110,.08);
  --shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(20,60,110,.14);
  --maxw:1180px;
  --core:1000px;
  --display:"Playfair Display","Georgia",serif;
  --serif:"Cormorant Garamond","Georgia",serif;
  --sans:"Inter",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ink);background:var(--white);line-height:1.65;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--display);color:var(--navy);line-height:1.18;font-weight:600}
a{color:var(--blue-2);text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
svg{display:block}
.container{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.center{text-align:center}
.accent{color:var(--blue)}

/* ---------- Eyebrow + section heads ---------- */
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);}
.eyebrow::before,.eyebrow.both::after{content:"";width:22px;height:1px;background:var(--sky)}
.sec-head{text-align:center;max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 46px}
.sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3vw,2.6rem);margin:12px 0 0}
.sec-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;margin-top:.5em}
.flourish{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin:14px auto 0}
.flourish .ln{width:48px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--sky))}
.flourish .ln.r{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--sky),transparent)}
.flourish .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border:1.5px solid var(--sky);transform:rotate(45deg)}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:9px;cursor:pointer;border:1.5px solid transparent;transition:.2s;white-space:nowrap}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sky),var(--blue));color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(44,111,181,.32)}
.btn-primary:hover{filter:brightness(1.06);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.btn-dark:hover{background:var(--blue-3);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-outline{background:#fff;color:var(--blue-2);border-color:var(--line)}
.btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost-light{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.btn-ghost-light:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.btn-block{width:100%}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
header.site{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:74px;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px}
.brand .mark{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:11px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--sky));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;flex:0 0 auto}
.brand .mark svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.brand .bn{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);line-height:1}
.brand .bn small{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:2.5px;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;margin-top:3px}
.menu{display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:center}
.menu a{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.menu a:hover,.menu a.active{color:var(--blue)}
.nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.nav-phone{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.nav-phone svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--blue)}
.nav .btn{padding:11px 18px;font-size:.88rem}
.burger{display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:6px}
.burger span{display:block;width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--navy);margin:5px 0;border-radius:2px}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;background:radial-gradient(1100px 560px at 82% -10%,#3f86cf 0%,var(--blue) 42%,var(--blue-3) 100%);color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 12% 84%,rgba(255,255,255,.14),transparent 40%),radial-gradient(circle at 92% 22%,rgba(140,193,240,.25),transparent 42%)}
.hero-inner{position:relative;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:60px 24px 64px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;min-height:520px}
.hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.1rem,3.8vw,3.1rem);letter-spacing:-.5px;margin:18px 0 0}
.hero h1 em{color:#dcecfb;font-style:italic;font-family:var(--serif)}
.hero .sub{font-size:1.12rem;color:#dce9f7;max-width:540px;margin:18px 0 26px}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:24px}
.hero-proof{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:#c6d8ee;font-size:.86rem}
.hero-proof .stars{color:#ffd479;letter-spacing:2px}
.hero-proof .divider{width:1px;height:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.25)}
.hero-checks{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 22px;margin:22px 0 26px}
.hero-checks li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:#e4eef9;font-size:.95rem}
.hero-checks li svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:#bfe0ff;flex:0 0 auto}

/* hero illustration card */
.hero-visual{position:relative}
.glass{background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);border-radius:20px;padding:22px;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}

/* ---------- Lead form ---------- */
.lead-card{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:26px 24px;color:var(--ink);border-top:3px solid var(--sky)}
.lead-card .lc-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px}
.lead-card h3{font-size:1.4rem}
.lead-card .lc-head p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.field{position:relative;margin-bottom:11px}
.field .ico{position:absolute;left:13px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--blue)}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{width:100%;padding:12px 13px 12px 40px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:9px;font-size:.95rem;font-family:var(--sans);background:#fcfdff;color:var(--ink)}
.field textarea{min-height:70px;resize:vertical;padding-left:13px}
.field select{appearance:none;color:#6b7280}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(90,162,230,.18);background:#fff}
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;opacity:0;height:0;width:0}
.privacy{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px}
.privacy svg{width:13px;height:13px;color:var(--muted);flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:2px}
.form-msg{display:none;font-size:.82rem;margin-top:10px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:8px}
.form-msg.ok{display:block;background:#e9f7ee;color:var(--ok)}
.form-msg.err{display:block;background:#fdecec;color:var(--err)}

/* ---------- Trust bar ---------- */
.trust{background:var(--ice-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.trust .container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;padding:34px 24px}
.trust-item{display:flex;gap:13px;align-items:flex-start}
.trust-item .ti{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--ice);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 auto}
.trust-item .ti svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:var(--blue)}
.trust-item h4{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:2px}
.trust-item p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
section{padding:74px 0}
.bg-soft{background:var(--ice-2)}
.bg-ice{background:var(--ice)}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.cards.c4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px;transition:.2s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--sky),var(--blue));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.card .ic-wrap{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:13px;background:var(--ice);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px}
.card .ic-wrap svg{width:27px;height:27px;color:var(--blue)}
.card h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:.35em}
.card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin:0}
.card .tags{margin-top:12px;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600}
.card .more{display:inline-block;margin-top:14px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue)}
.card.linkcard{text-align:left}

/* ---------- Split feature ---------- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:center}
.split ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:15px;margin-top:20px}
.split li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start}
.split li svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--blue);flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:3px}
.split li strong{display:block;color:var(--navy);font-size:1rem}
.split li span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}

/* ---------- Photo placeholder (DEV: swap for <img>) ---------- */
.photo-ph{position:relative;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ice),#cfe3f7);min-height:300px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.photo-ph .lbl{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--blue-2);text-align:center;padding:20px}
.photo-ph .lbl svg{width:42px;height:42px;opacity:.7}
.photo-ph .lbl span{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.3px;opacity:.85}
.photo-ph.tall{min-height:420px}
.photo-ph.dark{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-3),var(--navy))}
.photo-ph.dark .lbl{color:#bcd6f1}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;position:relative}
.stats::before,.stats::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--sky),transparent)}
.stats::before{top:0}.stats::after{bottom:0}
.stats .container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;padding:42px 24px;text-align:center}
.stat .num{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2.4rem;color:#fff;font-weight:700;line-height:1}
.stat .num .accent{color:var(--sky-2)}
.stat .lbl{font-size:.85rem;color:#aebcce;margin-top:8px}

/* ---------- Process timeline ---------- */
.timeline{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;position:relative}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:31px;top:12px;bottom:12px;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--sky),rgba(90,162,230,.2))}
.phase{position:relative;padding:0 0 34px 84px}
.phase:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.phase .pin{position:absolute;left:8px;top:0;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--sky);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);font-size:1.15rem;z-index:1;box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(44,111,181,.2)}
.phase .ph-tag{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:5px}
.phase h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.phase p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.phase ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px;color:#55606e;font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.7}
.phase ul li::marker{color:var(--blue)}
.timeline.dark .phase .pin{background:var(--navy)}
.timeline.dark .phase h3{color:#fff}
.timeline.dark .phase p{color:#b9c6d6}
.timeline.dark .phase ul{color:#9fb0c4}

/* ---------- Pricing ---------- */
.tiers{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;max-width:var(--core);margin:0 auto;align-items:stretch}
.tier{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:30px 26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative;transition:.2s}
.tier:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.tier.featured{border:1.5px solid var(--sky);box-shadow:var(--shadow);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f7fbff,#fff)}
.tier .badge{position:absolute;top:-13px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sky),var(--blue));color:#fff;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 16px;border-radius:30px}
.tier .tname{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--navy)}
.tier .tdesc{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin:4px 0 16px;min-height:44px}
.tier .price{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2.2rem;color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;line-height:1}
.tier .price small{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500}
.tier .price .from{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px}
.tier ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:11px;margin:20px 0 24px}
.tier ul li{display:flex;gap:10px;font-size:.88rem}
.tier ul li svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--blue);flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:2px}
.tier .btn{margin-top:auto}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.tcards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.tcard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.tcard .stars{color:#f5a623;letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:10px}
.tcard blockquote{color:var(--ink);font-size:.95rem;font-style:italic;font-family:var(--serif)}
.tperson{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:16px}
.tperson .av{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sky),var(--blue));color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-family:var(--display)}
.tperson strong{display:block;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--navy)}
.tperson span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--blue)}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq{max-width:var(--core);margin:0 auto}
details{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:11px;margin-bottom:11px;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;transition:.2s}
details[open]{box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-color:var(--sky)}
summary{cursor:pointer;padding:18px 20px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-size:1.02rem;font-family:var(--display)}
summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
summary::after{content:"+";color:var(--blue);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:300;transition:.2s}
details[open] summary::after{content:"\2013"}
details .ans{padding:0 20px 18px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{position:relative;background:radial-gradient(900px 420px at 50% -20%,#3f86cf,var(--blue) 60%);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:72px 0;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before,.cta-band::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--sky-2),transparent)}
.cta-band::before{top:0}.cta-band::after{bottom:0}
.cta-band h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.6rem)}
.cta-band p{color:#dce9f7;max-width:560px;margin:14px auto 26px;font-size:1.1rem}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer.site{background:var(--navy);color:#bccbdb;padding:52px 0 0}
.foot-grid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:32px;padding-bottom:36px}
footer.site h4{color:#fff;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px}
.foot-grid a{color:#bccbdb;font-size:.88rem;display:block;margin-bottom:9px}
.foot-grid a:hover, .foot-bottom a:hover{color:var(--sky-2)}
.foot-bottom a{display:inline; margin:0 6px; color:#e3c878;}
.foot-brand .brand .bn{color:#fff}
.foot-brand p{font-size:.85rem;color:#8ea0b5;max-width:290px;margin-top:14px}
.foot-contact div{font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:9px;display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:flex-start}
.foot-contact svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--sky);flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:2px}
.socials{display:none;gap:10px;margin-top:16px}
.socials a{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0}
.socials svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:#bccbdb}
.socials a:hover{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue)}
.socials a:hover svg{color:#fff}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding:18px 24px;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.foot-bottom p{margin:0;font-size:.74rem;color:#7e90a6}
.foot-bottom .disc{max-width:100%;text-align:left;font-size:.7rem;color:#6c7e94;line-height:1.5}
 /* Simple modal styles */
      .pnp-modal {position:fixed;inset:0;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:9999}
      .pnp-modal.active{display:flex}
      .pnp-modal__overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
      .pnp-modal__panel{position:relative;background:#fff;max-width:540px;width:94%;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);z-index:2}
      .pnp-modal__head{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:8px}
      .pnp-modal__title{font-size:1.125rem;margin:0}
      .pnp-modal__tag{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-top:6px}
      .pnp-modal__close{background:transparent;border:0;font-size:1.25rem;cursor:pointer}
      .pnp-modal .lead-card .field{margin-bottom:.6rem}
      @media (min-width:800px){.pnp-modal__panel{padding:28px}}
/* ---------- Landing page specifics ---------- */
.lp-nav{background:var(--navy)}
.lp-nav .nav{height:64px}
.lp-nav .brand .bn,.lp-nav .brand .bn small{color:#fff}
.lp-nav .nav-phone{color:#fff}
.lp-badges{display:flex;gap:10px 22px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;padding:16px 24px;background:var(--ice-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}
.lp-badges span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-weight:500}
.lp-badges svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--blue)}
.lp-mini-foot{background:var(--navy);color:#9fb0c4;text-align:center;padding:26px 24px;font-size:.78rem}
.lp-mini-foot a{color:var(--sky-2)}
.lp-mini-foot .disc{max-width:720px;margin:10px auto 0;font-size:.7rem;color:#6c7e94;line-height:1.55}

/* ---------- Animations & utilities ---------- */
@keyframes fadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
.reveal{opacity:0}
.reveal.in{animation:fadeUp .6s ease forwards}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px;padding:46px 24px 52px;min-height:auto}
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .split .photo-ph{order:-1}
  .trust .container,.stats .container{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:28px 24px}
  .cards,.cards.c4,.tcards,.tiers{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .tier.featured{grid-column:span 2}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .menu,.nav-phone{display:none}
  .burger{display:block}
  .hero-checks{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cards,.cards.c4,.tcards,.tiers,.trust .container,.stats .container,.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .tier.featured{grid-column:auto}
  section{padding:52px 0}
  .phase{padding-left:70px}
  .foot-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .foot-bottom .disc{text-align:center}
  .menu.open{display:flex;position:absolute;top:74px;left:0;right:0;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:16px 24px;gap:16px;z-index:60}
}

/* =====================================================================
   EXTENDED COMPONENTS (v2): dropdown nav, image heroes, video
   testimonials, blog, about/team, contact, pricing notes, image bands
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- Top utility bar ---------- */
.topbar{background:var(--navy);color:#cfe0f2;font-size:.8rem}
.topbar .in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:8px 24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap; display:none;}
.topbar a{color:#cfe0f2}
.topbar .tb-r{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.topbar .tb-r span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.topbar svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--sky-2)}
@media(max-width:600px){.topbar .in{justify-content:center}.topbar .tb-l{display:none}}

/* ---------- Dropdown nav ---------- */
.menu .has-dd{position:relative}
.menu .dd-toggle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;cursor:pointer}
.menu .dd-toggle svg{width:13px;height:13px;transition:.2s}
.menu .has-dd:hover .dd-toggle svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.menu .dropdown{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 14px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:10px;min-width:300px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.2s;z-index:70}
.menu .has-dd:hover .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
.menu .dropdown::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-16px;left:0;right:0;height:16px}
.menu .dropdown a{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;padding:11px 12px;border-radius:10px;margin:0}
.menu .dropdown a:hover{background:var(--ice)}
.menu .dropdown a .di{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--ice);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 auto}
.menu .has-dd:hover .dropdown a:hover .di{background:#fff}
.menu .dropdown a .di svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--blue)}
.menu .dropdown a strong{display:block;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.menu .dropdown a small{display:block;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;line-height:1.4}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .menu .dropdown{position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;box-shadow:none;border:0;padding:0 0 0 12px;min-width:0;border-left:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;margin-top:6px}
  .menu .dd-toggle svg{display:none}
  .menu .dropdown a{padding:8px 6px}
}

/* ---------- Hero with background image ---------- */
.hero.hero-bg{background:none}
.hero .hero-media{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.hero .hero-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero .hero-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(12,32,60,.92) 0%,rgba(20,60,110,.78) 48%,rgba(31,88,150,.62) 100%)}
.hero.hero-bg .hero-inner{z-index:1}
.hero .hero-art{position:relative}
/* floating stat chips on hero visual */
.hero-chip{position:absolute;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:12px 16px;display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center}
.hero-chip .ci{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--ice);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.hero-chip .ci svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--blue)}
.hero-chip strong{font-family:var(--display);color:var(--navy);font-size:1rem;line-height:1}
.hero-chip span{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---------- Generic image helpers ---------- */
.imgwrap{border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);position:relative}
.imgwrap img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .6s}
.imgwrap:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.img-band{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;min-height:260px;display:flex;align-items:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.img-band img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.img-band .ov{position:relative;z-index:1;padding:40px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(12,32,60,.86),rgba(12,32,60,.25) 70%,transparent);width:100%}
.img-band .ov h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.7rem;max-width:460px}
.img-band .ov p{color:#dbe8f7;max-width:420px;margin-top:8px}
.split .imgwrap{min-height:380px}

/* image grid (e.g., portfolio / formats) */
.imggrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
.imggrid .cell{border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;min-height:240px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.imggrid .cell img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s}
.imggrid .cell:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.imggrid .cap{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:16px;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(12,32,60,.85),transparent 60%)}
.imggrid .cap span{color:var(--sky-2);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;display:block}
.imggrid .cap p{color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}
@media(max-width:980px){.imggrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:600px){.imggrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Video testimonials ---------- */
.videos{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.vcard{border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;min-height:300px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);cursor:pointer;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.vcard img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;transition:transform .6s}
.vcard:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.vcard .vov{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(12,32,60,.9),rgba(12,32,60,.15) 55%,rgba(12,32,60,.35));display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:22px}
.vcard .play{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3);transition:.2s}
.vcard:hover .play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08);background:#fff}
.vcard .play svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:var(--blue);margin-left:3px}
.vcard .vov .stars{color:#ffd479;letter-spacing:2px;font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.vcard .vov h4{color:#fff;font-size:1rem}
.vcard .vov span{color:#cfe0f2;font-size:.8rem}
@media(max-width:980px){.videos{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:600px){.videos{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* video lightbox */
.vlb{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(7,18,34,.92);z-index:200;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px}
.vlb.open{display:flex}
.vlb .box{width:min(880px,100%);aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#000;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.vlb iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0}
.vlb .x{position:absolute;top:-46px;right:0;color:#fff;background:none;border:0;font-size:1.6rem;cursor:pointer}
.vlb .ph-note{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#9fb8d6;font-size:.9rem;text-align:center;padding:24px}

/* ---------- Pricing note / add-ons ---------- */
.price-note{max-width:760px;margin:26px auto 0;text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem}
.addons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;max-width:var(--core);margin:30px auto 0}
.addon{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;align-items:center}
.addon h4{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--navy)}
.addon span{font-family:var(--display);color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:780px){.addons{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.bloggrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.post{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;transition:.2s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.post:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.post .pimg{height:200px;overflow:hidden}
.post .pimg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s}
.post:hover .pimg img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.post .pbody{padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.post .ptag{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue)}
.post h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:8px 0}
.post p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;flex:1}
.post .pmeta{margin-top:14px;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.post .pmeta a{font-weight:600;color:var(--blue)}
.post.featured{grid-column:span 2;flex-direction:row}
.post.featured .pimg{height:auto;width:48%}
.post.featured .pbody{width:52%;justify-content:center}
@media(max-width:980px){.bloggrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.post.featured{grid-column:span 2}}
@media(max-width:600px){.bloggrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.post.featured{grid-column:auto;flex-direction:column}.post.featured .pimg{width:100%;height:200px}.post.featured .pbody{width:100%}}

/* ---------- About / team / values ---------- */
.values{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.value{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:26px}
.value .ic-wrap{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--ice);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:14px}
.value .ic-wrap svg{width:25px;height:25px;color:var(--blue)}
.value h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.value p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
.team{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
.member{text-align:center}
.member .pic{border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:1;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);margin-bottom:14px}
.member .pic img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s;    object-position: top;
}
.member:hover .pic img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.member h4{font-size:1.05rem}
.member span{color:var(--blue);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600}
.member p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.84rem;margin-top:6px}
@media(max-width:980px){.values{grid-template-columns:1fr}.team{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:600px){.team{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:44px;align-items:start}
.contact-info .ci-item{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:22px}
.contact-info .ci-item .ic-wrap{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--ice);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 auto}
.contact-info .ci-item .ic-wrap svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:var(--blue)}
.contact-info .ci-item h4{font-size:1rem;color:var(--navy)}
.contact-info .ci-item p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.map-ph{margin-top:22px;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;min-height:220px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ice),#cfe3f7);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--blue-2);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.contact-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:30px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-top:3px solid var(--sky)}
@media(max-width:900px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}}

/* ---------- Page hero (compact, for inner pages) ---------- */
.pagehero{position:relative;color:#fff;overflow:hidden;padding:0}
.pagehero .pm{position:absolute;inset:0}
.pagehero .pm img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.pagehero .pm::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(12,32,60,.92),rgba(31,88,150,.7))}
.pagehero .in{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:64px 24px;text-align:center}
.pagehero h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,2.8rem)}
.pagehero p{color:#dbe8f7;max-width:620px;margin:12px auto 0;font-size:1.08rem}
.crumbs{font-size:.8rem;color:#bcd2ea;margin-top:14px}
.crumbs a{color:#fff}

/* ---------- Landing page extras (premium full LPs) ---------- */
/* landing pages use the full .menu nav with anchor links */
.lp-nav .menu a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.lp-nav .menu a:hover{color:#fff}
.lp-nav .burger span{background:#fff}
/* centered card grids (e.g., "What Authors Gain") */
.cards.center .card{text-align:center}
.cards.center .ic-wrap{margin:0 auto 16px}
/* 5-up image grid (styles / opportunities) */
.imggrid.g5{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
@media(max-width:980px){.imggrid.g5{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:600px){.imggrid.g5{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* play badge on an image-grid cell (video opportunities) */
.imggrid .cell .pbtn{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.3);transition:.2s;cursor:pointer}
.imggrid .cell:hover .pbtn{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08);background:#fff}
.imggrid .cell .pbtn svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--blue);margin-left:2px}
/* mobile: show landing nav links stacked when open */
@media(max-width:600px){
  .lp-nav .menu.open{background:var(--navy)}
  .lp-nav .menu.open a{color:#fff}
}

/* ---------- v3 polish: hovering visuals + elegant testimonials ---------- */
.img-band img{transition:transform .7s ease}
.img-band:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
/* elegant decorative quote on testimonial cards */
.tcard{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.tcard::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:6px;right:18px;font-family:var(--display);font-size:3.6rem;line-height:1;color:var(--sky);opacity:.22;pointer-events:none}
.tcard blockquote{position:relative;z-index:1}
/* feature showcase split with hovering image */
.showcase-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.showcase-split.rev .sc-media{order:2}
.showcase-split .sc-media{border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);min-height:340px;position:relative}
.showcase-split .sc-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .7s ease;min-height:340px}
.showcase-split .sc-media:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.showcase-split .sc-media .tag{position:absolute;left:16px;bottom:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:var(--blue-2);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 14px;border-radius:30px}
.showcase-split ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:13px;margin-top:18px}
.showcase-split li{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start}
.showcase-split li svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--blue);flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:3px}
.showcase-split li span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
@media(max-width:980px){.showcase-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}.showcase-split.rev .sc-media{order:-1}.showcase-split .sc-media{order:-1}}

/* =====================================================================
   v4 UPGRADE: contrast hardening, alignment polish, sub-service pages,
   richer footer, related strip
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---- Header / nav contrast hardening (desktop + mobile) ---- */
header.site{box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(20,60,110,.04)}
.menu a{color:#21425f;font-weight:600}                 /* darker, clearly readable on white */
.menu a:hover,.menu a.active{color:var(--blue)}
.menu .dd-toggle{color:#21425f;font-weight:600}
.menu .dd-toggle.active{color:var(--blue)}
.brand .bn{color:var(--navy)}
.nav-phone{color:var(--navy);font-weight:700}
/* landing header is dark navy — force high-contrast white */
.lp-nav{background:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(7,18,34,.35)}
.lp-nav .brand .bn,.lp-nav .brand .bn small{color:#fff}
.lp-nav .menu a{color:#eaf2fb;font-weight:600;opacity:1}
.lp-nav .menu a:hover{color:#fff}
.lp-nav .nav-phone{color:#fff}
.lp-nav .burger span{background:#fff}
.lp-nav .brand .mark{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sky),var(--blue))}
/* topbar links underline-on-hover for clarity */
.topbar a{color:#dfeaf6}.topbar a:hover{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline}
/* hero ghost button: stronger border + text for readability over imagery */
.btn-ghost-light{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);font-weight:700}
.btn-ghost-light:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--blue-2);border-color:#fff}
/* ensure hero text never sits on a too-light area */
.hero .hero-media::after{background:linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(9,26,48,.94) 0%,rgba(20,60,110,.82) 50%,rgba(31,88,150,.66) 100%)}

/* ---- Alignment / rhythm polish ---- */
.sec-head{padding:0 8px}
.cards,.tcards,.tiers,.videos,.imggrid,.team,.values,.bloggrid{align-items:stretch}
.card,.tcard,.value{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.card p,.tcard blockquote{flex:1}
.split>div,.showcase-split>div{min-width:0}
img{max-width:100%}
.btn{line-height:1.1}

/* ---- Sub-service: at-a-glance specs strip ---- */
.specs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;max-width:var(--core);margin:0 auto}
.spec{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:20px;display:flex;gap:13px;align-items:flex-start;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.spec .si{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--ice);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 auto}
.spec .si svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--blue)}
.spec small{display:block;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:1.2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:3px}
.spec strong{font-family:var(--display);color:var(--navy);font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25}
@media(max-width:880px){.specs{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:520px){.specs{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- Deliverables checklist ---- */
.deliver{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px 28px;max-width:var(--core);margin:0 auto}
.deliver li{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink)}
.deliver li svg{width:21px;height:21px;color:var(--blue);flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:2px}
@media(max-width:680px){.deliver{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- Related services strip ---- */
.related{display:flex;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px; justify-content: center;}  
.related a{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;transition:.2s}
.related a:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.related a .ri{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--ice);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 auto}
.related a .ri svg{width:19px;height:19px;color:var(--blue)}
.related a strong{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
@media(max-width:980px){.related{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.related{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- Services hub grid (10 sub-services) ---- */
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
@media(max-width:900px){.svc-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- Page hero CTA spacing ---- */
.pagehero .hero-cta{justify-content:center;margin-top:22px}
.pagehero .crumbs{margin-top:18px}

/* ---- Richer footer (auto-fit columns) ---- */
.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1.1fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr}
.foot-contact .addr{align-items:flex-start}
@media(max-width:980px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:560px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* =====================================================================
   v5: elegant portrait testimonials, legal pages, blog articles
   ===================================================================== */

/* video cards become elegant portrait "personality" testimonials */
.vcard .play{display:none!important}                 /* no play button */
.vcard{min-height:360px;cursor:default}
.vcard .vov{background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(9,26,48,.92) 0%,rgba(9,26,48,.10) 55%,rgba(9,26,48,.30) 100%);padding:24px}
.vcard .vov h4{color:#fff;font-size:1.05rem;font-family:var(--display)}
.vcard .vov span{color:#cfe0f2;font-size:.82rem}

/* ---- Legal / policy pages ---- */
.legal{max-width:840px;margin:0 auto}
.legal .updated{display:inline-block;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);background:var(--ice);padding:6px 14px;border-radius:30px;margin-bottom:18px}
.legal h2{font-size:1.45rem;margin:1.7em 0 .5em;color:var(--navy)}
.legal h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin:1.2em 0 .35em;color:var(--navy)}
.legal p,.legal li{color:#3a4654;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.85}
.legal p{margin:0 0 1em}
.legal ul{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.2em}.legal li{margin-bottom:.4em}
.legal .note{display:none;background:var(--ice-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--sky);border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);margin:1.4em 0}

/* ---- Blog article ---- */
.article{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto}
.article .meta{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:8px;display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.article .meta .tag{color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase}
.article .lead{font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--serif);line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 1.2em}
.article p,.article li{color:#33404d;font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.85}
.article p{margin:0 0 1.15em}
.article h2{font-size:1.5rem;margin:1.7em 0 .5em;color:var(--navy)}
.article h3{font-size:1.18rem;margin:1.3em 0 .4em;color:var(--navy)}
.article ul,.article ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}.article li{margin-bottom:.45em}
.article blockquote{border-left:3px solid var(--sky);padding:4px 0 4px 20px;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.25rem;color:var(--navy);margin:1.3em 0}
.article pre{background:#0e2440;color:#dbe9fb;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;overflow:auto;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace;font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 1.2em;border:1px solid #14365f}
.article code{font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace;background:var(--ice);color:var(--blue-3);padding:2px 6px;border-radius:6px;font-size:.9em}
.article pre code{background:none;color:inherit;padding:0}
.article .keytable{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 1.2em;font-size:.92rem}
.article .keytable th,.article .keytable td{border:1px solid var(--line);padding:10px 12px;text-align:left}
.article .keytable th{background:var(--ice);color:var(--navy);font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700}
.article hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:2em 0}
.article .cta-inline{background:var(--ice-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:22px 24px;margin:1.6em 0;text-align:center}
.article .cta-inline h3{margin:0 0 6px}.article .cta-inline p{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 14px}

/* ---- Pricing band (service / sub-service pages) ---- */
.priceband{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:26px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--sky);border-radius:16px;padding:26px 30px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);max-width:var(--core);margin:0 auto}
.priceband .pb-tag{display:inline-block;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px}
.priceband h3{font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--navy);margin:0}
.priceband h3 strong{color:var(--blue)}
.priceband p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin:8px 0 0;max-width:560px}
.priceband .btn{flex:0 0 auto}
@media(max-width:720px){.priceband{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left}
.nav-cta a.btn.btn-primary {
    display: none;
}}




a.brand img {
    height: 60px;
}

.foot-grid .brand img {
    filter: invert(1) brightness(100);
}