/* =========================================================
   VERTEX MANPOWER CONSULTING — CORE STYLESHEET
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Design tokens ---------- */
:root{
  --navy-deep:#062A43;
  --navy:#0B3553;
  --navy-soft:#123f5e;
  --teal:#1597A5;
  --teal-light:#36BFC5;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft:#F4F8FA;
  --ink:#0B2436;
  --ink-mute:#4C6478;
  --glass-bg:rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --glass-bg-strong:rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  --glass-border:rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  --glass-border-dark:rgba(6,42,67,0.10);
  --shadow-soft:0 20px 45px -20px rgba(6,42,67,0.35);
  --shadow-lift:0 30px 60px -22px rgba(6,42,67,0.45);
  --radius-lg:20px;
  --radius-md:14px;
  --radius-sm:10px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --dur-fast:280ms;
  --dur-med:450ms;
  --dur-slow:650ms;
  --container:1200px;
  --hk-accent: #E07A5F !important;
  --hk-accent-light: #E07A5F !important;
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  overflow-x:clip;
  max-width:100%;
  width:100%;
}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:'Inter',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--bg-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  overflow-x:clip;
  max-width:100%;
  width:100%;
  position:relative;
  padding-top:109px;
  word-break:break-word;
  overflow-wrap:break-word;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:'Fraunces','Georgia',serif;
  color:var(--navy-deep);
  line-height:1.15;
  margin:0 0 .5em;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.6vw,3.9rem);}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.2vw,2.7rem);}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,1.8vw,1.5rem);}
p{margin:0 0 1em;color:var(--ink-mute);}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
ul{padding:0;margin:0;list-style:none;}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;}
.container{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;}
section{padding:96px 0;position:relative;}
@media(max-width:768px){section{padding:64px 0;}}

/* Body padding for fixed header */
@media(max-width:980px){
  body{padding-top:88px;}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  body{padding-top:88px;}
}

/* Adjust for scrolled header (height changes from 109px to 91px) */
body.scrolled-header{padding-top:91px;}
@media(max-width:980px){
  body.scrolled-header{padding-top:79px;}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  body.scrolled-header{padding-top:79px;}
}

.eyebrow-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:14px;}
.eyebrow-label::before{content:"";width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--teal-light);border-radius:2px;}
.section-head{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:48px;}
.section-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center;}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  padding:15px 30px;border-radius:100px;border:none;font-weight:600;font-size:.96rem;
  transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-light));color:var(--white);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(21,151,165,.55);}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 38px -12px rgba(21,151,165,.65);}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:var(--white);}
.btn-outline:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-outline-dark{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(6,42,67,.25);color:var(--navy-deep);}
.btn-outline-dark:hover{background:rgba(6,42,67,.06);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--navy-deep);font-weight:600;padding:10px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;border-radius:0;}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--teal);}
.btn-sm{padding:11px 22px;font-size:.88rem;}
.btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;}

/* ---------- Glassmorphism ---------- */
.glass{
  background:var(--glass-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
}
.glass-light{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;
  height:109px;
  padding:0;
  background:#ffffff;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(11,35,65,0.08);
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition:height var(--dur-med) var(--ease), background var(--dur-med) var(--ease), backdrop-filter var(--dur-med) var(--ease), -webkit-backdrop-filter var(--dur-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}
.site-header .container{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
}
.site-header.scrolled{
  height:91px;
  padding:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -14px rgba(11,35,65,0.12), 0 1px 3px rgba(11,35,65,0.05);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(11,35,65,0.08);
}
.logo{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.45rem;color:var(--white);letter-spacing:.02em;text-decoration:none;}
.logo .mark{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:9px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-light));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--navy-deep);font-weight:800;font-size:1.05rem;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;}
.logo-img{
  height:44px;
  width:auto;
  max-width:70px;
  object-fit:contain;
  background:#ffffff;
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:3px 6px;
  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  flex-shrink:0;
  display:block;
  transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.logo:hover .logo-img{
  transform:scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(54,191,197,0.3);
}
.site-header .logo{
  height:100%;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:0;
}
.site-header .logo-img{
  height:100%;
  max-height:100%;
  width:auto;
  max-width:none;
  padding:0;
  border-radius:0;
  box-shadow:none;
  background:transparent;
}
.site-header.scrolled .logo-img{
  height:100%;
}
.site-header .logo:hover .logo-img{
  transform:none;
  box-shadow:none;
  opacity:0.92;
}
.site-footer .logo{display:inline-flex;margin-bottom:14px;}
.site-footer .logo-img{
  height:48px;
}
.logo .sub{display:block;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:500;font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--teal-light);margin-top:1px;}

.main-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.main-nav > ul{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2px;}
.main-nav a.nav-link{
  color:#1a334e;font-size:.94rem;font-weight:500;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:100px;
  transition:background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  display:inline-block;
}
.main-nav a.nav-link:hover, .main-nav a.nav-link.active{background:rgba(30,100,232,0.08);color:#1e64e8;}
.has-dropdown{position:relative;}
.dropdown{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:0;min-width:240px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.96);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border:1px solid rgba(11,35,65,0.1);border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:10px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), visibility var(--dur-fast);
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(11,35,65,0.12);
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
.dropdown a{display:block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px;color:#1a334e;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;}
.dropdown a:hover{background:rgba(30,100,232,0.08);color:#1e64e8;}
.dropdown-arrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;margin-left:4px;transition:transform 0.25s ease;}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow{transform:rotate(180deg);}
.header-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
.icon-btn{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:#ffffff;border:1px solid rgba(11,35,65,0.15);color:var(--navy-deep);
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(11,35,65,0.06);
  transition:background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.icon-btn:hover{background:rgba(30,100,232,0.08);transform:translateY(-2px);color:#1e64e8;}
.icon-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;}
.hamburger{display:none;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid rgba(11,35,65,0.15);align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;}
.hamburger span{width:18px;height:2px;background:var(--navy-deep);border-radius:2px;transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);}

.mobile-nav{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:999;background:rgba(6,42,67,.98);backdrop-filter:blur(24px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;gap:3px;
  padding:105px 20px 36px;
  overflow-y:auto;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-12px);
  transition:opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease), visibility var(--dur-med);
}
.mobile-nav.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
.mobile-nav a.mobile-nav-link, .mobile-nav > a{
  color:var(--white);font-size:1.25rem;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;padding:7px 16px;
  border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
}
.mobile-nav a.mobile-nav-link:hover, .mobile-nav a.mobile-nav-link.active,
.mobile-nav > a:hover, .mobile-nav > a.active{
  color:var(--teal-light);
}

.mobile-nav-dropdown{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  width:100%;
  max-width:310px;
}
.mobile-nav-dropdown-header{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:6px;
}
.mobile-nav-dropdown-btn{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  width:30px;
  height:30px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  padding:0;
}
.mobile-nav-dropdown-btn:hover{
  background:rgba(54,191,197,0.25);
  border-color:var(--teal-light);
  color:var(--teal-light);
}
.mobile-nav-dropdown-btn svg{
  transition:transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.mobile-nav-dropdown.open .mobile-nav-dropdown-btn svg{
  transform:rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-nav .mobile-sub{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:5px;
  width:100%;
  margin:4px 0 6px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:6px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.mobile-nav-dropdown:not(.open) .mobile-sub{
  display:none;
}
.mobile-nav .mobile-sub a.mobile-sub-link{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:8px 10px;
  border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  font-size:0.9rem;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-weight:500;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.mobile-nav .mobile-sub a.mobile-sub-link:hover,
.mobile-nav .mobile-sub a.mobile-sub-link:active{
  background:rgba(54,191,197,0.16);
  color:#ffffff;
  transform:translateX(2px);
}
.mobile-sub-icon{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:26px;
  height:26px;
  border-radius:6px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color:var(--teal-light);
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.mobile-sub-icon svg{
  width:14px;
  height:14px;
}
.mobile-sub-text{
  flex:1;
  text-align:left;
  line-height:1.3;
}
.mobile-sub-arrow{
  opacity:0.4;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  transition:opacity var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast);
}
.mobile-sub-link:hover .mobile-sub-arrow{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateX(2px);
}
.mobile-nav .mobile-cta{margin-top:10px;}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .main-nav{display:none;}
  .hamburger{display:flex;}
  .header-cta .btn{display:none;}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .site-header{height:88px;}
  .site-header.scrolled{height:79px;}
  .site-header .logo-img{height:100%;padding:0;}
  .logo{font-size:1.22rem;gap:8px;}
  .logo-img{height:38px;padding:2px 4px;}
}

/* ---------- Home Header Adaptation (for light hero) ---------- */
body[data-page="home"] .site-header:not(.scrolled){
  background: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header:not(.scrolled) .logo{
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header:not(.scrolled) .logo .sub{
  color: #1e64e8;
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header:not(.scrolled) .main-nav a.nav-link{
  color: #1a334e;
  font-weight: 500;
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header:not(.scrolled) .main-nav a.nav-link:hover,
body[data-page="home"] .site-header:not(.scrolled) .main-nav a.nav-link.active{
  color: #1e64e8;
  background: rgba(30, 100, 232, 0.08);
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header:not(.scrolled) .icon-btn{
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.15);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.06);
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header:not(.scrolled) .hamburger span{
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header.scrolled{
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -14px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.12), 0 1px 3px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.08);
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header.scrolled .logo{
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header.scrolled .logo .sub{
  color: #1e64e8;
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header.scrolled .main-nav a.nav-link{
  color: #1a334e;
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header.scrolled .main-nav a.nav-link:hover,
body[data-page="home"] .site-header.scrolled .main-nav a.nav-link.active{
  color: #1e64e8;
  background: rgba(30, 100, 232, 0.08);
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header.scrolled .icon-btn{
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.15);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
body[data-page="home"] .site-header.scrolled .hamburger span{
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}

/* ---------- Hero Section (Reference Redesign) ---------- */
.hero{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #f8fafc;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 35px;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
}
.hero-bg-slider{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-bg-slide{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.4s ease-in-out, transform 8s ease-out;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.hero-bg-slide.active{
  opacity: 0.82;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.hero-bg-overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.hero .container{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-pills{
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-pill{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #dbe4ee;
  color: #1e64e8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.05);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.hero-pill:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: #1e64e8;
}
.hero-pill .dot{
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1e64e8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30, 100, 232, 0.2);
}
.hero-pill.main{
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.hero h1{
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.14;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  color: #0b2341;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-lead{
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero-actions{
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero .btn-primary{
  background: #1e64e8;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(30, 100, 232, 0.42);
  border: none;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.hero .btn-primary:hover{
  background: #1554ca;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(30, 100, 232, 0.52);
}
.hero .btn-outline-hero{
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #1e64e8;
  color: #1e64e8;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(30, 100, 232, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.hero .btn-outline-hero:hover{
  background: rgba(30, 100, 232, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(30, 100, 232, 0.16);
}
.hero .btn-whatsapp-hero{
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #25D366;
  color: #128C7E;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.hero .btn-whatsapp-hero:hover{
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-phone{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-phone svg{
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #1e64e8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-phone strong{
  color: #0b2341;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Right-side Hero Card Container */
.hero-visual{
  position: relative;
}
.hero-card-container{
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px -15px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}
.hero-card-container:hover{
  box-shadow: 0 30px 65px -15px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(30, 100, 232, 0.2);
}
.hero-card-media{
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10.2;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}
.hero-card-media img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 700ms var(--ease);
}
.hero-card-container:hover .hero-card-media img{
  transform: scale(1.025);
}
.hero-media-badge{
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-media-badge .badge-dot{
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: badgePulse 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1);
}
@keyframes badgePulse{
  0%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

/* Symmetrical 2x2 Stats & Trust Grid */
.hero-stats-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.hero-stat-card{
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.hero-stat-card:hover{
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.1);
}
.hero-stat-card .hsc-header{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.hero-stat-card .stat-value{
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b2341;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero-stat-card .fc-icon{
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(30, 100, 232, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-stat-card .fc-icon svg{
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: #1e64e8;
}
.hero-stat-card .stat-label{
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2341;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.hero-stat-card .stat-sub{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.hero-stat-card .stat-sub strong{
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #1e64e8;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-stat-card .stat-sub span{
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Responsive queries */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero{
    padding-top: 145px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .hero .container{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
  }
  .hero-card-container{
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .hero-stats-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-stat-card{
    padding: 14px 12px;
  }
  .hero-stat-card .stat-value{
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .hero-actions{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn{
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats-section{background:var(--white);}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:20px;}
@media(max-width:980px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.stat-card{
  padding:32px 20px;text-align:center;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--navy));
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.stat-card .num{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:2.5rem;color:var(--white);font-weight:700;}
.stat-card .num span{color:var(--teal-light);}
.stat-card .lbl{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:.86rem;margin-top:6px;}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card-grid{display:grid;gap:26px;}
.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
.grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
@media(max-width:900px){.grid-3,.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

.service-card{
  position:relative;padding:38px 30px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--glass-border-dark);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  transition:transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);}
.service-card .code{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--teal);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:18px;display:block;}
.service-card h3{margin-bottom:10px;}
.service-card .btn-ghost{margin-top:14px;}

.industry-card{
  padding:28px 20px;text-align:center;border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.industry-card .ic{width:52px;height:52px;margin:0 auto 16px;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-light));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.industry-card .ic svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:var(--white);}
.industry-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);}
.industry-card h4{font-size:1rem;margin:0;color:var(--navy-deep);}

.dark-glass-card{
  padding:30px;color:var(--white);
  transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.dark-glass-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);}
.dark-glass-card .ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;}
.dark-glass-card .ic svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--teal-light);}
.dark-glass-card h3{color:var(--white);font-size:1.15rem;}
.dark-glass-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin-bottom:0;font-size:.92rem;}

/* Dark sections that host glass cards */
.section-dark{
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--navy));
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.section-dark::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 85% 10%,rgba(54,191,197,.18),transparent 45%);}
.section-dark .container{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.section-dark h2,.section-dark h3{color:var(--white);}
.section-dark p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);}
.section-dark .eyebrow-label{color:var(--teal-light);}

.section-accent-dark{
  background-color: #0D4059 !important;
  position: relative;
}
.section-accent-dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.22) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.8;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section-accent-dark > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.section-accent-dark .section-head h2,
.section-accent-dark .section-head h3,
.section-accent-dark > .container > h2,
.section-accent-dark > .container > h3,
.section-accent-dark .section-heading,
.section-accent-dark .section-intro h2,
.section-accent-dark h1,
.section-accent-dark h2,
.section-accent-dark h3,
.section-accent-dark .s-h1,
.section-accent-dark .verify-h2,
.section-accent-dark .compliance-h2,
.section-accent-dark .s-cta-h {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.section-accent-dark .section-head p,
.section-accent-dark .section-sub,
.section-accent-dark .section-intro p,
.section-accent-dark .s-lede,
.section-accent-dark .verify-body,
.section-accent-dark .compliance-body,
.section-accent-dark .s-cta-p,
.section-accent-dark p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}
.section-accent-dark .eyebrow-label,
.section-accent-dark .section-eyebrow,
.section-accent-dark .s-eyebrow,
.section-accent-dark .compliance-eyebrow,
.section-accent-dark .s-cta-eb {
  color: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
.section-accent-dark .eyebrow-label::before,
.section-accent-dark .section-eyebrow::before,
.section-accent-dark .s-eyebrow::before {
  background: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
.section-accent-dark .eb-dot {
  background: var(--teal-light) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.3) !important;
}
.section-accent-dark .c-g {
  color: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
.section-accent-dark .c-o {
  color: #F4A261 !important;
}

.section-pure-white{
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative;
}
.section-pure-white .section-head h2,
.section-pure-white .section-head h3,
.section-pure-white .about-grid h2,
.section-pure-white .section-heading,
.section-pure-white .section-intro h2,
.section-pure-white .training-h2,
.section-pure-white .compliance-h2 {
  color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
}
.section-pure-white .section-head p,
.section-pure-white .about-grid p,
.section-pure-white .section-sub,
.section-pure-white .section-intro p,
.section-pure-white .training-body {
  color: var(--ink-mute) !important;
}
.section-pure-white .eyebrow-label,
.section-pure-white .section-eyebrow,
.section-pure-white .s-eyebrow,
.section-pure-white .training-eyebrow {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
}
.section-pure-white .eyebrow-label::before,
.section-pure-white .section-eyebrow::before,
.section-pure-white .s-eyebrow::before {
  background: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
.section-pure-white .eb-dot {
  background: var(--teal) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.25) !important;
}
.section-pure-white .c-g {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
}
.section-pure-white .c-o {
  color: #E07A5F !important;
}

/* 1. Core Services (Pure White) */
.svc-magnetic.section-pure-white {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.svc-magnetic.section-pure-white .svc-heading {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.svc-magnetic.section-pure-white .svc-eyebrow {
  color: var(--teal);
}
.svc-magnetic.section-pure-white .svc-item {
  border-top-color: rgba(11, 36, 54, 0.10);
}
.svc-magnetic.section-pure-white .svc-item:last-child {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(11, 36, 54, 0.10);
}

/* 2. Why Choose Vertex (Dark-Medium-Blue: #0D4059) */
#why-vertex.section-accent-dark {
  background-color: #0D4059 !important;
}
#why-vertex.section-accent-dark .section-head h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
#why-vertex.section-accent-dark .section-head p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
#why-vertex.section-accent-dark .eyebrow-label {
  color: var(--teal-light);
}
#why-vertex.section-accent-dark .eyebrow-label::before {
  background: var(--teal-light);
}
#why-vertex.section-accent-dark .wh-why-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 64, 89, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}
#why-vertex.section-accent-dark .wh-why-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22), 0 0 20px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.18);
}
#why-vertex.section-accent-dark .wh-why-num {
  color: var(--teal-light);
}
#why-vertex.section-accent-dark .wh-why-icon {
  background: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.30);
  color: #0D9FAB;
}
#why-vertex.section-accent-dark .wh-why-card h3 {
  color: #0D4059;
}
#why-vertex.section-accent-dark .wh-why-card p {
  color: #3a5568;
}

/* 3. Workforce Capabilities (Pure White) */
#capabilities.section-pure-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
#capabilities.section-pure-white .section-head h2 {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
#capabilities.section-pure-white .section-head p {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
#capabilities.section-pure-white .eyebrow-label {
  color: var(--teal);
}
#capabilities.section-pure-white .eyebrow-label::before {
  background: var(--teal-light);
}
#capabilities.section-pure-white .wh-cap-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -8px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.20);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
#capabilities.section-pure-white .wh-cap-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px -10px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.30), 0 0 0 1px rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.3);
}
#capabilities.section-pure-white .wh-cap-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
#capabilities.section-pure-white .wh-cap-card p {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 4. Industries We Serve (Dark-Medium-Blue: #0D4059) */
#industries.section-accent-dark {
  background-color: #0D4059 !important;
}
#industries.section-accent-dark .section-head h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
#industries.section-accent-dark .section-head p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
#industries.section-accent-dark .eyebrow-label {
  color: var(--teal-light);
}
#industries.section-accent-dark .eyebrow-label::before {
  background: var(--teal-light);
}
#industries.section-accent-dark .wh-ind-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -6px rgba(0, 15, 28, 0.5);
}
#industries.section-accent-dark .wh-ind-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 0 1px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.3);
}

/* 5. Citywide Footprint (Pure White) */
.coverage.section-pure-white {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.coverage.section-pure-white .coverage-heading {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.coverage.section-pure-white .coverage-sub {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.coverage.section-pure-white .coverage-eyebrow {
  color: var(--teal);
}
.coverage.section-pure-white .coverage-stats {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.06);
}
.coverage.section-pure-white .cstat {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08);
}
.coverage.section-pure-white .cstat-num {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.coverage.section-pure-white .cstat-label {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.coverage.section-pure-white .chip {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.10);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.coverage.section-pure-white .chip:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -4px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.12);
}

.home-clients.section-accent-dark {
  background: #0D4059 !important;
  background-color: #0D4059 !important;
}
.home-clients-dots {
  display: none;
}
.home-clients.section-accent-dark .home-clients-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.home-clients.section-accent-dark .home-clients-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}
.home-clients.section-accent-dark .home-clients-eyebrow {
  color: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
.home-clients.section-accent-dark .home-clients-eyebrow .eb-dot {
  background: var(--teal-light) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.3) !important;
}
.home-clients.section-accent-dark .home-client-mq {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}
.home-clients.section-accent-dark .home-client-mq:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 16px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.25);
}
.home-clients.section-accent-dark .home-client-brand svg {
  color: var(--teal-light);
}
.home-clients.section-accent-dark .home-client-brand .brand-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.home-clients.section-accent-dark .home-client-brand .brand-type {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

/* 7. Testimonials (Dark-Medium-Blue: #0D4059) */
.testimonials.section-accent-dark {
  background: #0D4059 !important;
  background-color: #0D4059 !important;
}
.testimonials.section-accent-dark .testimonials-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.testimonials.section-accent-dark .testimonials-eyebrow {
  color: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
.testimonials.section-accent-dark .testimonials-eyebrow .eb-dot {
  background: var(--teal-light) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.3) !important;
}
.testimonials.section-accent-dark .marquee-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28) !important;
}
.testimonials.section-accent-dark .marquee-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  border-color: var(--teal-light) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 16px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.25) !important;
}
.testimonials.section-accent-dark .marquee-card-stars svg {
  color: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
.testimonials.section-accent-dark .marquee-card-quote {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
}
.testimonials.section-accent-dark .marquee-card-meta {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
}
.testimonials.section-accent-dark .marquee-card-author {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.testimonials.section-accent-dark .marquee-card-company {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) !important;
}

.testimonials.section-pure-white {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.testimonials.section-pure-white .testimonials-heading {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.testimonials.section-pure-white .testimonials-eyebrow {
  color: var(--teal);
}
.testimonials.section-pure-white .marquee-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.06);
}
.testimonials.section-pure-white .marquee-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -8px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.12);
}
.testimonials.section-pure-white .marquee-card-stars svg {
  color: var(--teal);
}
.testimonials.section-pure-white .marquee-card-quote {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.testimonials.section-pure-white .marquee-card-author {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.testimonials.section-pure-white .marquee-card-company {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}

/* 8. Process (Pure White: #FFFFFF) */
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .section-head h2 {
  color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .section-head p {
  color: var(--ink-mute) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .eyebrow-label {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .eyebrow-label::before {
  background: var(--teal) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-glow {
  display: none !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-timeline-line {
  background: rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.12) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-pt-step .wh-pt-dot {
  background: var(--teal) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.2) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-pt-step .wh-pt-text {
  color: var(--ink-mute) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-card {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.10) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.07) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -8px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.14) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-bg-num {
  color: rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.04) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-card:hover .wh-process-bg-num {
  color: rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.12) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-icon {
  background: rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.22) !important;
  color: var(--teal) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-card:hover .wh-process-icon {
  background: rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.16) !important;
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-phase {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-card h3 {
  color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-card p {
  color: var(--ink-mute) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-proc-pill {
  background: var(--bg-soft) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.10) !important;
  color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-card:hover .wh-proc-pill {
  background: rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.25) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-meta {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-proc-meta-lbl {
  color: var(--ink-mute) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-proc-meta-val {
  color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-process-assurance {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.10) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.06) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-assurance-icon {
  background: rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.10) !important;
  color: var(--teal) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-assurance-text strong {
  color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
}
.wh-process-section.section-pure-white .wh-assurance-text span {
  color: var(--ink-mute) !important;
}

/* 9. Contact / Enquiry (Dark-Medium-Blue: #0D4059) */
#enquiry.section-accent-dark {
  background: #0D4059 !important;
  background-color: #0D4059 !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .eyebrow-label {
  color: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .eyebrow-label::before {
  background: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-contact-left h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-contact-left p.lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-method-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-method-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  border-color: var(--teal-light) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-method-icon {
  background: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.18) !important;
  color: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-method-item strong {
  color: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-method-item a,
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-method-item span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-trust-bullets {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-trust-bullets h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-trust-bullets ul li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-trust-bullets ul li svg {
  color: var(--teal-light) !important;
}
#enquiry.section-accent-dark .wh-contact-form-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

/* 10. Call To Action (Dark-Medium-Blue: #0D4059) */
#cta.section-accent-dark {
  background-color: #0D4059 !important;
}

/* Ensure process steps have readable text in dark process-track */
.process-track .process-step h3{
  color: var(--white);
}
.process-track .process-step p{
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;}
@media(max-width:900px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.about-visual{position:relative;}
.about-visual img{border-radius:var(--radius-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);}
.about-card{
  position:absolute;bottom:-24px;right:-24px;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);max-width:220px;
}
@media(max-width:560px){.about-card{position:static;margin-top:16px;max-width:100%;}}
.about-card .big{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:2rem;color:var(--navy-deep);font-weight:700;}
.about-card .lbl{color:var(--ink-mute);font-size:.82rem;}
.values-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:24px;}
@media(max-width:560px){.values-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.value-item{padding:16px 18px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--bg-soft);border-left:3px solid var(--teal);}
.value-item strong{display:block;color:var(--navy-deep);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:2px;}
.value-item span{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--ink-mute);}

/* ---------- Process timeline ---------- */
.process-track{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;position:relative;}
@media(max-width:860px){.process-track{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;}}
.process-track::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:26px;left:12.5%;right:12.5%;height:1px;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.3) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
}
@media(max-width:860px){.process-track::before{display:none;}}
.process-step{position:relative;padding:0 20px;text-align:left;}
.process-step .stepnum{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-light));
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--white);font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;z-index:1;box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(6,42,67,1);
}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testi-track{display:flex;gap:24px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;padding-bottom:10px;}
.testi-track::-webkit-scrollbar{height:6px;}
.testi-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:rgba(6,42,67,.2);border-radius:10px;}
.testi-card{
  scroll-snap-align:start;flex:0 0 min(420px,86vw);padding:34px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--glass-border-dark);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.testi-card .quote-mark{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:2.6rem;color:var(--teal-light);line-height:1;}
.testi-card p.quote{color:var(--ink);font-style:italic;font-size:.98rem;}
.testi-card .who strong{display:block;color:var(--navy-deep);}
.testi-card .who span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-mute);}
.testi-dots{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin-top:22px;}
.testi-dots button{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(6,42,67,.2);border:none;padding:0;transition:background var(--dur-fast);}
.testi-dots button.active{background:var(--teal);}

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner{
  border-radius:28px;padding:64px 48px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--navy) 60%, var(--teal) 140%);
}
.cta-banner::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(54,191,197,.25), transparent 40%);}
.cta-banner .container-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;}
.cta-banner h2{color:var(--white);}
.cta-banner p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);}
.cta-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin-top:26px;}

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-shell{padding:36px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);}
.form-shell.on-dark{background:var(--glass-bg);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);}
.form-shell.on-light{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--glass-border-dark);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-bottom:16px;}
@media(max-width:560px){.form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.field label{display:block;font-size:.84rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:7px;}
.form-shell.on-dark .field label{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);}
.form-shell.on-light .field label{color:var(--navy-deep);}
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  width:100%;padding:13px 15px;border-radius:10px;font-family:inherit;font-size:.94rem;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:var(--white);
  transition:border var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.form-shell.on-light .field input, .form-shell.on-light .field select, .form-shell.on-light .field textarea{
  border:1px solid rgba(6,42,67,.15);background:var(--bg-soft);color:var(--ink);
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--teal-light);}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);}
.form-shell.on-light .field input::placeholder{color:rgba(11,36,54,.35);}
.field{margin-bottom:16px;}
.form-note{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);margin-top:14px;}
.form-shell.on-light .form-note{color:var(--ink-mute);}
.form-success{display:none;text-align:center;padding:30px 10px;}
.form-success.show{display:block;}
.form-success svg{width:46px;height:46px;color:var(--teal);margin:0 auto 14px;}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(6,42,67,.1);padding:20px 0;}
.faq-q{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deep);gap:20px;}
.faq-q svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);}
.faq-item.open .faq-q svg{transform:rotate(45deg);}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height var(--dur-med) var(--ease);}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:280px;}
.faq-a p{padding-top:12px;margin-bottom:0;}

/* ---------- Page hero (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero{
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--navy));
  padding:170px 0 80px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%, rgba(54,191,197,.22), transparent 45%);}
.page-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.page-hero .crumbs{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:16px;}
.page-hero .crumbs a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);}
.page-hero h1{color:var(--white);margin-bottom:14px;}
.page-hero p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);max-width:620px;font-size:1.05rem;}

/* ---------- Detail list blocks ---------- */
.detail-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;}
@media(max-width:700px){.detail-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.detail-item{display:flex;gap:14px;padding:20px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--glass-border-dark);}
.detail-item .dot-ic{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-light));flex-shrink:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.detail-item .dot-ic svg{width:17px;height:17px;color:var(--white);}
.detail-item strong{display:block;color:var(--navy-deep);margin-bottom:3px;}
.detail-item p{margin:0;font-size:.88rem;}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--navy-deep);color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);padding:80px 0 0;}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:56px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
@media(max-width:900px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.site-footer h4{color:var(--white);font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.02em;margin-bottom:18px;}
.site-footer .logo{margin-bottom:14px;}
.site-footer .foot-tagline{color:var(--teal-light);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:10px;}
.site-footer ul li{margin-bottom:10px;}
.site-footer ul li a:hover{color:var(--white);}
.foot-contact li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:.92rem;}
.foot-contact svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--teal-light);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;}
.social-row{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:18px;}
.social-row a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);}
.social-row a:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
.social-row svg{width:17px;height:17px;}
.footer-bottom{padding:28px 0 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;align-items:center;font-size:.84rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);}
.footer-policies-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:6px 14px;width:100%;}
.footer-policies-row a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);transition:color var(--dur-fast) ease;text-decoration:none;font-size:.84rem;}
.footer-policies-row a:hover{color:var(--white);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}
.footer-policies-row .policy-divider{color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);font-size:.78rem;user-select:none;}
.footer-credit-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;width:100%;gap:20px;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);}
.footer-credit-row .footer-copy{white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;}
.footer-h-divider{display:flex;align-items:center;flex:1;gap:12px;min-width:60px;}
.footer-h-divider .f-line{flex:1;height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);}
.footer-h-divider .f-leaf{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--teal-light);opacity:.8;flex-shrink:0;}
.footer-h-divider .f-leaf svg{width:18px;height:18px;display:block;}
.footer-credit-row .footer-credit{white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;}
.footer-credit a{color:var(--teal-light);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;transition:opacity var(--dur-fast) ease;}
.footer-credit a:hover{opacity:.85;text-decoration:underline;}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .footer-credit-row{flex-direction:column;gap:12px;text-align:center;}
  .footer-credit-row .footer-copy,
  .footer-credit-row .footer-credit{white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;text-align:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;}
  .footer-h-divider{width:100%;max-width:260px;margin:0 auto;}
  .footer-policies-row{gap:6px 10px;}
}

/* ---------- Floating buttons ---------- */
.floating-actions{position:fixed;bottom:26px;right:26px;z-index:900;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;align-items:flex-end;}
.fab{
  width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);position:relative;transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.fab:hover{transform:scale(1.08);}
.fab.wa{background:#25D366;}
.fab.call{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-light));}
.fab svg{width:26px;height:26px;color:var(--white);}
.fab::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  animation:pulseRing 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseRing{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.6;}100%{transform:scale(1.6);opacity:0;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.floating-actions{bottom:16px;right:16px;}.fab{width:52px;height:52px;}}

/* ---------- Callback modal ---------- */
.modal-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(6,42,67,.65);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);z-index:1100;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),visibility var(--dur-fast);}
.modal-overlay.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}
.modal-box{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:34px;max-width:440px;width:100%;position:relative;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);transform:translateY(14px);transition:transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);}
.modal-overlay.open .modal-box{transform:translateY(0);}
.modal-close{position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--bg-soft);border:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.modal-close svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--ink-mute);}

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.stagger > *{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);}
.stagger.in > *{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.stagger.in > *:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0ms;}
.stagger.in > *:nth-child(2){transition-delay:90ms;}
.stagger.in > *:nth-child(3){transition-delay:180ms;}
.stagger.in > *:nth-child(4){transition-delay:270ms;}
.stagger.in > *:nth-child(5){transition-delay:360ms;}
.stagger.in > *:nth-child(6){transition-delay:450ms;}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{animation-duration:0.01ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:0.01ms !important;}
  html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
}

/* ---------- Legal pages ---------- */
.legal-body{max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;}
.legal-body h2{margin-top:2em;}
.legal-body p, .legal-body li{color:var(--ink-mute);}
.legal-body li{margin-bottom:8px;}
.legal-note{padding:16px 20px;border-radius:12px;background:#FFF7E8;border:1px solid #F0D9A8;color:#7a5b12;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:36px;}

/* =========================================================
   WHITEHAND-INSPIRED UI/UX REDESIGN COMPONENTS (VERTEX)
   ========================================================= */

/* Alternating Section Colors & Text Contrast */
.section-accent-dark {
  background-color: #0D4059 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.section-accent-dark h2,
.section-accent-dark h3,
.section-accent-dark h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.section-accent-dark .section-head p,
.section-accent-dark p.lead-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}
.section-accent-dark .eyebrow-label {
  color: var(--teal-light);
}
.section-accent-dark .eyebrow-label::before {
  background: var(--teal-light);
}

.section-pure-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.section-pure-white h2,
.section-pure-white h3,
.section-pure-white h4 {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.section-pure-white .section-head p,
.section-pure-white p.lead-text {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.section-pure-white .eyebrow-label {
  color: var(--teal);
}
.section-pure-white .eyebrow-label::before {
  background: var(--teal-light);
}

/* Common Section Heading Improvements */
.section-head h2 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', 'Georgia', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.section-head p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 1. Value Strip / Intro Block (Pure White) */
.value-strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .value-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}
.value-strip-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.value-strip-visual img {
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -15px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.16);
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.value-strip-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  right: -14px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .value-strip-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }
}
.value-strip-badge .badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-light));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.value-strip-badge .badge-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}
.value-strip-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.value-strip-badge span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.value-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .value-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.value-pillar-item {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.value-pillar-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-left-color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.value-pillar-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.value-pillar-item span {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: block;
}

/* =========================================================
   2. WHITEHAND "WHAT WE HANDLE" REPRODUCTION 1:1 (.svc-magnetic)
   ========================================================= */
.svc-magnetic {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: 84px 0 92px;
  position: relative;
}
.svc-magnetic-inner {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 64px;
}
.svc-eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  color: var(--teal);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
}
.svc-eyebrow .eb-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.2);
}
.svc-heading {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 0 54px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', 'Georgia', serif;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.svc-heading .c-teal {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* Grid Layout: Left List + Right Photo Stage */
.svc-grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 64px;
  display: grid;
}
.svc-list {
  flex-direction: column;
  display: flex;
}
.svc-item {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: padding .35s var(--ease);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 36, 54, 0.12);
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 30px 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: grid;
  position: relative;
}
.svc-item-row {
  display: contents;
}
.svc-item-photo {
  display: none;
}
.svc-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 36, 54, 0.12);
}

/* VERTEX assistant */
.vertex-chat { position: fixed; left: 26px; bottom: 16px; width: 58px; height: 58px; z-index: 1000; font-family: inherit; }
.vertex-chat-panel { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 70px; width: min(360px, calc(100vw - 32px)); height: min(520px, calc(100vh - 150px)); min-height: 390px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 12px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(21, 151, 165, .28); border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(6, 42, 67, .2); }
.vertex-chat-panel[hidden] { display: none; }
.vertex-chat-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; padding: 16px; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d4059, #1597a5); }
.vertex-chat-avatar { width: 38px; height: 38px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: 0 0 auto; border-radius: 12px; color: #0d4059; background: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.vertex-chat-head h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2; }
.vertex-chat-head p { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; margin: 4px 0 0; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); font-size: 11px; }
.vertex-chat-status { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #8ff0bd; }
.vertex-chat-close { width: 30px; height: 30px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-left: auto; padding: 0; border: 0; border-radius: 8px; color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); cursor: pointer; }
.vertex-chat-close svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.vertex-chat-messages { display: flex; flex: 1; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; overflow-y: auto; padding: 16px; background: #f5fafb; }
.vertex-chat-message { max-width: 88%; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.vertex-chat-message.assistant { align-self: flex-start; color: #173b50; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #dbecef; border-top-left-radius: 4px; }
.vertex-chat-message.user { align-self: flex-end; color: #fff; background: #0d4059; border-top-right-radius: 4px; }
.vertex-chat-suggestions { display: flex; gap: 6px; overflow-x: auto; padding: 10px 12px 0; background: #f5fafb; }
.vertex-chat-suggestions button { flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 7px 10px; border: 1px solid #b9dfe3; border-radius: 999px; color: #0d6f7b; background: #fff; font: inherit; font-size: 11px; cursor: pointer; }
.vertex-chat-suggestions button:hover { background: #e8f6f7; }
.vertex-chat-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; padding: 12px; background: #f5fafb; }
.vertex-chat-form input { min-width: 0; flex: 1; padding: 11px 12px; border: 1px solid #cfe3e6; border-radius: 10px; color: #173b50; background: #fff; font: inherit; font-size: 13px; outline: none; }
.vertex-chat-form input:focus { border-color: #1597a5; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21, 151, 165, .12); }
.vertex-chat-form button { width: 40px; height: 40px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: 0 0 auto; border: 0; border-radius: 10px; color: #fff; background: #1597a5; cursor: pointer; }
.vertex-chat-form button:hover { background: #0d7f8b; }
.vertex-chat-form button svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.vertex-chat-toggle { width: 58px; height: 58px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-right: auto; padding: 0; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; color: #fff; background: #0d4059; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(6, 42, 67, .24); font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
.vertex-chat-toggle:hover { background: #1597a5; }
.vertex-chat-toggle-icon { display: flex; }
.vertex-chat-toggle-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.vertex-chat-toggle-label { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vertex-chat { left: 16px; bottom: 10px; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .vertex-chat-panel { bottom: 64px; }
  .vertex-chat-panel { height: min(520px, calc(100vh - 130px)); }
  .vertex-chat-toggle { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .vertex-chat-toggle-label { display: none; }
}

/* Numbered Column */
.svc-num {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(11, 36, 54, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  min-width: 60px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Service Title & Expandable Description */
.svc-content {
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  display: flex;
}
.svc-name {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  transition: color .35s ease, transform .35s var(--ease);
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  display: inline-block;
}
.svc-desc {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  opacity: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height .45s var(--ease), margin-top .35s ease, opacity .25s ease .1s;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.55;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Arrow Circle */
.svc-arrow {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .35s var(--ease), background .2s ease;
  border-radius: 50%;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  display: flex;
  transform: translate(-16px) scale(.8);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.4);
}
.svc-arrow svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Active State Hover & Selection */
.svc-item.active {
  padding: 36px 4px;
}
.svc-item.active .svc-num {
  color: var(--teal);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
}
.svc-item.active .svc-name {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  transform: translateX(8px);
}
.svc-item.active .svc-desc {
  opacity: 1;
  max-height: 80px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.svc-item.active .svc-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0) scale(1);
}
.svc-item:not(.active):hover .svc-name {
  color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.svc-item:not(.active):hover .svc-num {
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.7);
}

/* Right Magnetic Photo Stage */
.svc-photo-stage {
  background: #EBF2F5;
  border-radius: 24px;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 440px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.16), 0 6px 18px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08);
}
/* Iridescent border effect matching reference */
.svc-photo-stage:before {
  content: "";
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--teal-light) 40%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3px;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0), linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0), linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-clip: content-box, border-box;
  mask-clip: content-box, border-box;
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
}

.svc-photo {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .65s var(--ease);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.svc-photo.active {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: 12s ease-out forwards svcKenBurns;
}
@keyframes svcKenBurns {
  0% { transform: scale(1.06); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}
.svc-photo img {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.svc-photo:after {
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.45) 100%);
  border-bottom-right-radius: 24px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 24px;
  height: 35%;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
}

/* Floating Glassmorphic Tag Badge */
.svc-photo-tag {
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .45s ease, transform .45s var(--ease);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border-radius: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  left: 22px;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.18);
}
.svc-photo.active .svc-photo-tag {
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: .18s;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.svc-photo-tag svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.svc-photo-tag .stat-num {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.svc-photo-tag .stat-num.teal {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* Section Footer Bar */
.svc-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 36, 54, 0.12);
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
}
.svc-footer-text {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  opacity: .8;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.svc-footer-text strong {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  opacity: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.svc-cta-btn {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 100px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.45);
}
.svc-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -6px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.4);
}
.svc-cta-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.svc-cta-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE BEHAVIOR (Exact Whitehand Mobile Pattern)
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .svc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .svc-photo-stage {
    display: none;
  }
  .svc-item {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 36, 54, 0.12);
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 0 28px;
    transition: none;
    display: flex;
  }
  .svc-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 36, 54, 0.12);
  }
  .svc-item.active {
    padding: 20px 0 28px;
  }
  .svc-item-photo {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    background: #EBF2F5;
    border-radius: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.12), 0 3px 8px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.06);
  }
  .svc-item-photo:after {
    content: "";
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.45) 100%);
    height: 35%;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
  }
  .svc-item-photo img {
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
  }
  .svc-item-tag {
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    border-radius: 10px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.18);
  }
  .svc-item-tag svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    stroke: var(--teal);
  }
  .svc-item-tag .stat-num {
    color: var(--teal);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .svc-item-row {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    display: grid !important;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .svc-desc {
    opacity: .75;
    max-height: none;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .svc-num {
    min-width: auto;
    font-size: 36px;
  }
  .svc-name {
    font-size: 22px;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .svc-arrow {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .svc-arrow svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
  .svc-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .svc-magnetic {
    padding: 56px 0 64px;
  }
  .svc-magnetic-inner {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .svc-name {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .svc-item-photo {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .svc-magnetic-inner {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .svc-item-photo {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .svc-num {
    font-size: 30px;
  }
  .svc-name {
    font-size: 19px;
  }
  .svc-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* 3. Whitehand-Style "Why Choose VERTEX" (Pure White Background) */
.wh-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .wh-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .wh-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.wh-why-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease), background var(--dur-med) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}
.wh-why-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.12);
}
.wh-why-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.wh-why-num {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.wh-why-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.12), rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.2));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.wh-why-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}
.wh-why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.wh-why-card p {
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 4. Workforce / Service Capability Section (Dark-Medium-Blue Background) */
.wh-cap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .wh-cap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .wh-cap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.wh-cap-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background-color: #0b3249;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -6px rgba(0, 15, 28, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 280px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  -webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(white, black);
}
.wh-cap-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0, 15, 28, 0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}
.wh-cap-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.06);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.wh-cap-card:hover .wh-cap-bg {
  filter: brightness(1.15) contrast(1.08);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.wh-cap-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.22) 0%,
    rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.42) 38%,
    rgba(3, 14, 24, 0.84) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: background 0.35s ease;
}
.wh-cap-card:hover .wh-cap-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.12) 0%,
    rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.30) 38%,
    rgba(3, 14, 24, 0.76) 100%
  );
}
.wh-cap-card > *:not(.wh-cap-bg):not(.wh-cap-overlay) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
.wh-cap-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.wh-cap-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(8, 30, 48, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.wh-cap-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}
.wh-cap-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(8, 30, 48, 0.68);
  color: var(--teal-light);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.wh-cap-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}
.wh-cap-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  line-height: 1.58;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}
.wh-cap-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.wh-cap-tag {
  background: rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.65);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.wh-cap-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.wh-cap-bottom h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.wh-cap-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 5. Industries We Serve (Asymmetric Bento Grid) */
.wh-ind-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 240px;
  gap: 20px;
}

.wh-ind-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background-color: #07263b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  -webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(white, black);
  grid-column: span 1;
  grid-row: span 1;
}
.wh-ind-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.65);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.25);
}

.wh-ind-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.06);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.wh-ind-card:hover .wh-ind-bg {
  filter: brightness(1.15) contrast(1.08);
  transform: scale(1.09);
}

.wh-ind-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.36) 40%,
    rgba(3, 14, 24, 0.82) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: background 0.35s ease;
}
.wh-ind-card:hover .wh-ind-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.10) 0%,
    rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.26) 40%,
    rgba(3, 14, 24, 0.76) 100%
  );
}

.wh-ind-card > *:not(.wh-ind-bg):not(.wh-ind-overlay) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.wh-ind-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.wh-ind-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--teal-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.wh-ind-card:hover .wh-ind-icon {
  background: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.wh-ind-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.wh-ind-badge {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.75);
  color: var(--teal-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.4);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.wh-ind-body {
  margin-top: auto;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

.wh-ind-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}
.wh-ind-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Desktop Asymmetric Bento Spans */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
  /* Hero Spotlight Cards (Span 2 cols, 2 rows) */
  .wh-ind-card.wh-ind-hero {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
    padding: 34px 28px;
  }
  .wh-ind-card.wh-ind-hero h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .wh-ind-card.wh-ind-hero p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 440px;
  }
  .wh-ind-card.wh-ind-hero .wh-ind-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .wh-ind-card.wh-ind-hero .wh-ind-icon svg {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
  }

  /* Wide Spanning Cards (Span 2 cols, 1 row) */
  .wh-ind-card.wh-ind-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
    padding: 24px 24px;
  }
  .wh-ind-card.wh-ind-wide h4 {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
  }
  .wh-ind-card.wh-ind-wide p {
    max-width: 440px;
  }
}

/* Tablet: 2 Columns with Hero anchoring */
@media (max-width: 992px) and (min-width: 601px) {
  .wh-ind-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: auto;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .wh-ind-card {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
    grid-row: span 1 !important;
    min-height: 230px;
  }
  .wh-ind-card:first-child,
  .wh-ind-card:last-child {
    grid-column: span 2 !important;
    min-height: 250px;
  }
}

/* Mobile: Single Column */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .wh-ind-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: auto;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .wh-ind-card {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
    grid-row: span 1 !important;
    min-height: 220px;
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
}

/* 6. How We Work / Process (Dark-Medium-Blue Background) */
.wh-process-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0D4059 !important;
}

/* Ambient glow accents */
.wh-process-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(90px);
  z-index: 1;
}
.wh-process-glow.glow-1 {
  top: 10%;
  left: -8%;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.18) 0%, rgba(13, 64, 89, 0) 70%);
}
.wh-process-glow.glow-2 {
  bottom: 5%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.16) 0%, rgba(13, 64, 89, 0) 70%);
}

/* Process Timeline (Desktop Tracker) */
.wh-process-timeline {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
  max-width: 1060px;
}
.wh-process-timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 12.5%;
  right: 12.5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.25) 0%, rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.8) 50%, rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.25) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.wh-process-timeline-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}
.wh-pt-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.wh-pt-dot {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0D4059;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.wh-pt-dot::after {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-light);
}
.wh-pt-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .wh-process-timeline {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Process Grid */
.wh-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .wh-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .wh-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Process Card */
.wh-process-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 30px 22px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -6px rgba(4, 20, 32, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease,
              background 0.35s ease;
}

/* Top Accent line */
.wh-process-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal-light), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 4;
}

.wh-process-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(4, 20, 32, 0.65), 0 0 28px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.wh-process-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Watermark Number */
.wh-process-bg-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  right: 14px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 5.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.wh-process-card:hover .wh-process-bg-num {
  color: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
}

/* Top bar: Number badge and Icon */
.wh-process-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.wh-process-num {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-light));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), 0 0 12px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.wh-process-card:hover .wh-process-num {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.wh-process-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.wh-process-icon svg {
  width: 21px;
  height: 21px;
}
.wh-process-card:hover .wh-process-icon {
  background: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.22);
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
  transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.06);
}

/* Phase Label */
.wh-process-phase {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card Heading & Paragraph */
.wh-process-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.wh-process-card p {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Deliverable Pill Badges */
.wh-process-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.wh-proc-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.wh-process-card:hover .wh-proc-pill {
  background: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.32);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Card Meta Footer (SLA / Deliverables) */
.wh-process-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.wh-proc-meta-lbl {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.wh-proc-meta-val {
  color: var(--teal-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
}

/* Process Assurance Banner */
.wh-process-assurance {
  margin-top: 44px;
  background: rgba(6, 26, 42, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .wh-process-assurance {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .wh-process-assurance {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }
}
.wh-assurance-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.wh-assurance-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  min-width: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.wh-assurance-item:hover .wh-assurance-icon {
  background: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.25);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.wh-assurance-icon svg {
  width: 21px;
  height: 21px;
}
.wh-assurance-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.wh-assurance-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* 7. Trust & Quality Assurance (Pure White Background) */
.wh-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .wh-trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .wh-trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.wh-trust-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.wh-trust-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.1);
}
.wh-trust-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.wh-trust-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.12), rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.22));
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wh-trust-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}
.wh-trust-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.wh-trust-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  line-height: 1.58;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 8. "Why Businesses Choose VERTEX" Commitments (Dark-Medium-Blue Background) */
.wh-value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .wh-value-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .wh-value-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.wh-value-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.wh-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.wh-value-badge {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.wh-value-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.wh-value-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 9. Strong Call to Action (Atmospheric Facility Image + Brand Color Palette) */
.wh-cta-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 76px 40px 60px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 65px -18px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.38), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Background image with smooth scale on hover */
.wh-cta-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/cta-facility-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 35%;
  transform: scale(1.01);
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.wh-cta-card:hover .wh-cta-bg-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Brand palette multi-stop gradient overlay */
.wh-cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(11, 53, 83, 0.91) 45%,
    rgba(13, 64, 89, 0.88) 75%,
    rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.82) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Tech dot matrix grid pattern */
.wh-cta-dots {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.22) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.8;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Radial ambient lighting highlight */
.wh-cta-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 650px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.26) 0%, rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.08) 50%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
}

.wh-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Status Pill Badge */
.cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.38);
  color: #A5F3FC;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.3);
}

.cta-badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #36BFC5;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #36BFC5, 0 0 20px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.8);
  animation: ctaPulse 2.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #36BFC5, 0 0 16px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.6);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0.85;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px #36BFC5, 0 0 28px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.9);
  }
}

/* Heading & Accent Word */
.wh-cta-inner h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cta-accent-text {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F9D38D 0%, #E89255 52%, #FFAB38 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(232, 146, 85, 0.25);
}

/* Subtitle */
.cta-subtitle,
.wh-cta-inner .cta-subtitle,
.wh-cta-card .cta-subtitle {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 2px 14px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.75);
}

/* 3 Action Buttons */
.cta-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cta-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1597A5 0%, #36BFC5 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.65);
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18aab9 0%, #46d6dc 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -8px rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.8);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cta-btn-pill {
  background: rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.52);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cta-btn-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.28);
  border-color: rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.65);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.45);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Trust Badges Strip */
.cta-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.cta-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.cta-trust-icon {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  color: #36BFC5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Bangalore Location Tag */
.cta-location-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.cta-location-tag svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: #36BFC5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wh-cta-card {
    padding: 50px 22px 42px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }
  .cta-btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cta-trust-strip {
    gap: 16px 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    text-align: left;
  }
  .cta-location-tag {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cta-trust-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    justify-items: center;
  }
}

/* 10. Contact / Enquiry 2-Column Section (Pure White Background) */
.wh-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .wh-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}
.wh-contact-left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.wh-contact-left p.lead {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.wh-contact-methods {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .wh-contact-methods {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.wh-method-item {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.wh-method-item:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.1);
}
.wh-method-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.12), rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.2));
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wh-method-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}
.wh-method-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.wh-method-item a,
.wh-method-item span {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.wh-method-item a:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}
.wh-trust-bullets {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
}
.wh-trust-bullets h4 {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.wh-trust-bullets ul li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.wh-trust-bullets ul li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.wh-trust-bullets ul li svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wh-contact-form-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 38px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -15px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08);
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .wh-contact-form-wrap {
    padding: 26px 18px;
  }
}
.wh-contact-form-wrap h3 {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.wh-contact-form-wrap p.form-subtitle {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.wh-contact-form-wrap .field label {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  display: block;
}
.wh-contact-form-wrap .field input,
.wh-contact-form-wrap .field select,
.wh-contact-form-wrap .field textarea {
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.16);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: border var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.wh-contact-form-wrap .field input:focus,
.wh-contact-form-wrap .field select:focus,
.wh-contact-form-wrap .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.15);
}
.wh-contact-form-wrap .field input::placeholder,
.wh-contact-form-wrap .field textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(11, 36, 54, 0.38);
}
.wh-contact-form-wrap .form-note {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}

/* =========================================================
   VERTEX REPLICATED SECTIONS (Citywide Footprint, Trusted By, Testimonials)
   Styled with VERTEX Design System & Brand Tokens
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- 1. Citywide Footprint Section ---------- */
.coverage {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: 80px 0 88px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.coverage::before {
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.28) 1.5px, transparent 1.6px);
  background-size: 14px 14px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 340px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  right: -30px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(225deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 35%, transparent 75%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(225deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 35%, transparent 75%);
}
.coverage-inner {
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.coverage-intro {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}
.coverage-eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--teal);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
}
.coverage-eyebrow .eb-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.25);
}
.coverage-heading {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
}
.c-g,
.c-teal {
  color: var(--teal);
}
.c-o,
.c-coral {
  color: #E07A5F;
}
.c-teal-light {
  color: var(--teal-light);
}
.c-teal-dark {
  color: #0E7581;
}
.coverage-sub {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.coverage-stats {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
  padding: 22px 32px;
  display: flex;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px -8px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08);
}
.cstat {
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.09);
  flex: 1;
  padding: 4px 22px;
}
.cstat:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}
.cstat-num {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.cstat-num .sfx {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.cstat-num.accent .sfx {
  color: var(--teal-light);
}
.cstat-label {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.coverage-chips {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.coverage-chips-label {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.chips-row {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px 10px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
}
.chip {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.10);
  border-radius: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
  display: inline-flex;
}
.chip::before {
  content: "";
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
}
.chip.accent::before {
  background: var(--teal-light);
}
.chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -4px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.10);
}

/* ---------- 2. Trusted By Section (Infinite Logo Marquee) ---------- */
.home-clients {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--bg-soft) 100%);
  padding: 84px 0 90px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.home-clients-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.home-clients-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 46px;
}
.home-clients-eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--teal);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
}
.home-clients-eyebrow .eb-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.25);
}
.home-clients-heading {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
}
.home-clients-sub {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.home-clients-marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 80px, #000 calc(100% - 80px), transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 80px, #000 calc(100% - 80px), transparent 100%);
  padding: 12px 0;
}
.home-clients-track {
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  width: max-content;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  animation: hcMarquee 42s linear infinite;
  display: flex;
}
.home-clients-marquee:hover .home-clients-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes hcMarquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Brand badge / partner card styling */
.home-client-mq {
  opacity: 0.90;
  height: 72px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -3px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.05);
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  flex: none;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  display: flex;
  cursor: default;
}
.home-client-mq:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.10);
}
.home-client-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.home-client-brand svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.home-client-brand .brand-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.home-client-brand .brand-name {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.home-client-brand .brand-type {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}

/* ---------- 3. Trusted By Best Section (Testimonial Marquee) ---------- */
.testimonials {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: 84px 0 92px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.testimonials-intro {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.testimonials-eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--teal);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
}
.testimonials-eyebrow .eb-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(54, 191, 197, 0.25);
}
.testimonials-heading {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
}
.marquee-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 70px, #000 calc(100% - 70px), transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 70px, #000 calc(100% - 70px), transparent 100%);
  padding: 16px 0;
}
.marquee-track {
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 65s linear infinite;
  display: flex;
}
.marquee-section:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.marquee-card {
  width: 410px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 30px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.marquee-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.12);
}
.marquee-card-stars {
  gap: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
}
.marquee-card-stars svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.marquee-card-quote {
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.62;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.marquee-card-meta {
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  display: flex;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.06);
}
.marquee-card-avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--navy-soft) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(21, 151, 165, 0.35);
}
.marquee-card-info {
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  display: flex;
}
.marquee-card-author {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.marquee-card-company {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- Responsive Breakpoints for Replicated Sections ---------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .coverage { padding: 64px 0 72px; }
  .home-clients { padding: 64px 0 72px; }
  .testimonials { padding: 64px 0 72px; }
  .coverage-stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
  .cstat {
    flex: 1 1 40%;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .cstat:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .cstat:nth-child(3),
  .cstat:nth-child(4) {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.09);
  }
  .cstat:nth-child(4) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .marquee-card {
    width: 340px;
    padding: 24px 26px;
  }
  .home-clients-track {
    gap: 28px;
    animation-duration: 36s;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .coverage { padding: 52px 0 60px; }
  .home-clients { padding: 52px 0 60px; }
  .testimonials { padding: 52px 0 60px; }
  .coverage-inner,
  .home-clients-inner,
  .testimonials-inner {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .coverage-heading,
  .home-clients-heading,
  .testimonials-heading {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .cstat-num {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .coverage-stats {
    padding: 12px 10px;
  }
  .chip {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .home-client-mq {
    height: 60px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
  }
  .home-client-brand .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .marquee-card {
    width: 290px;
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .marquee-card-quote {
    font-size: 0.90rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .home-clients-marquee,
  .marquee-section {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 24px, #000 calc(100% - 24px), transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 24px, #000 calc(100% - 24px), transparent 100%);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   UNIVERSAL MOBILE RESPONSIVE ENGINE (Screen Widths < 480px & < 360px)
   Guarantees zero horizontal overflow on any mobile device down to 280px-350px
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Container & Layout */
  .container {
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  
  section {
    padding: 48px 0 !important;
  }

  /* Inner Wrappers Across All Pages */
  .s-hero-inner,
  .flagship-inner,
  .matrix-inner,
  .pillars-inner,
  .workflow-inner,
  .serve-inner,
  .s-cta-inner,
  .s-form-inner,
  .s-faq-inner,
  .about-hero-inner,
  .coverage-inner,
  .testimonials-inner,
  .home-clients-inner,
  .legal-body,
  .comp-inner,
  .roles-inner,
  .why-inner,
  .training-inner,
  .fac-inner,
  .hk-inner {
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Buttons & CTAs: Prevent horizontal overflow by wrapping and filling container */
  .btn,
  .cta-btn,
  .s-cta-primary,
  .s-cta-secondary,
  .svc-cta-btn,
  .flagship-link,
  .s-form-btn,
  .btn-primary,
  .btn-outline,
  .btn-outline-dark {
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    padding: 13px 20px !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }

  .s-hero-ctas,
  .cta-btn-group,
  .s-cta-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .s-hero-ctas > *,
  .cta-btn-group > *,
  .s-cta-actions > * {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Stat Rows & Hero Metric Strips */
  .s-hero-stats {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .s-hero-stat {
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    padding: 12px 10px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .s-hero-stat:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }

  /* Cards & Forms */
  .wh-cta-card,
  .s-cta-card,
  .s-form-card,
  .compliance-banner,
  .pillar-card,
  .flagship-card,
  .role-card,
  .workflow-step,
  .faq-item,
  .contact-form-card,
  .visit-card,
  .wh-why-card,
  .wh-process-card,
  .wh-ind-card,
  .modal-box {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-credit-row .footer-copy,
  .footer-credit-row .footer-credit {
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* Specific Optimizations for Viewports Below 360px (e.g. 320px screens) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  /* Ultra-compact padding for screen width <= 360px */
  .container {
    padding-left: 12px !important;
    padding-right: 12px !important;
  }

  section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  /* Fixed Header Scaling */
  .site-header {
    height: 76px !important;
  }
  .site-header.scrolled {
    height: 68px !important;
  }
  body {
    padding-top: 76px !important;
  }
  body.scrolled-header {
    padding-top: 68px !important;
  }

  .site-header .container {
    padding-left: 10px !important;
    padding-right: 10px !important;
  }

  .site-header .logo-img {
    height: 50px !important;
    max-height: 50px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .header-cta {
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .icon-btn,
  .hamburger {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .icon-btn svg {
    width: 16px !important;
    height: 16px !important;
  }

  .hamburger span {
    width: 15px !important;
  }

  /* Typography scale */
  h1, .s-h1 {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    line-height: 1.16 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
  }

  h2, .section-heading {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  h3, .flagship-title, .pillar-title, .role-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  p, .s-lede, .section-sub, .flagship-desc, .pillar-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }

  .eyebrow-label, .section-eyebrow, .s-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  /* Inner Wrappers */
  .s-hero-inner,
  .flagship-inner,
  .matrix-inner,
  .pillars-inner,
  .workflow-inner,
  .serve-inner,
  .s-cta-inner,
  .s-form-inner,
  .s-faq-inner,
  .about-hero-inner,
  .coverage-inner,
  .testimonials-inner,
  .home-clients-inner,
  .legal-body,
  .comp-inner,
  .roles-inner,
  .why-inner,
  .training-inner,
  .fac-inner,
  .hk-inner {
    padding-left: 10px !important;
    padding-right: 10px !important;
  }

  /* Compact Button Padding */
  .btn,
  .cta-btn,
  .s-cta-primary,
  .s-cta-secondary,
  .svc-cta-btn,
  .flagship-link,
  .s-form-btn,
  .btn-primary,
  .btn-outline,
  .btn-outline-dark {
    padding: 11px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  /* Card Paddings */
  .wh-cta-card {
    padding: 32px 12px 26px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .s-cta-card {
    padding: 24px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .s-form-card,
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 20px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .pillar-card,
  .wh-why-card,
  .wh-process-card,
  .role-card,
  .flagship-body {
    padding: 18px 12px !important;
  }

  .compliance-banner {
    padding: 18px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .modal-box {
    padding: 20px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Form Fields */
  .s-field input,
  .s-field select,
  .s-field textarea,
  .form-group input,
  .form-group select,
  .form-group textarea {
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
  }

  /* Floating Action Buttons */
  .floating-actions {
    bottom: 12px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .fab {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
  }
  .fab svg {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Nav */
  .mobile-nav {
    padding: 76px 12px 24px !important;
    gap: 2px !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav a.mobile-nav-link {
    font-size: 1.08rem !important;
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav .mobile-sub {
    padding: 4px !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav .mobile-sub a.mobile-sub-link {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    padding: 6px 8px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  /* Marquee / Quotes */
  .marquee-card {
    width: 250px !important;
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
  }
  
  /* Footer Policies */
  .footer-policies-row {
    gap: 4px 6px !important;
  }
  .footer-policies-row a {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  }
  .footer-credit-row {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
}