/* ==========================================================================
   People's Vanguard - FinTech & iGaming Advisory
   Design System & Master Stylesheet
   Geo: Poland (Warsaw) | B2B Corporate Consulting
   Aesthetic: Ultra-modern, Tier-1 Institutional FinTech (Clean, Precise, Restrained)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Fonts preloaded in HTML <head> for sub-2s load performance */

/* Skip to Content for Screen Readers & Keyboard Navigation */
.skip-to-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: -9999px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  color: #030712;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  z-index: 9999;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
}
.skip-to-content:focus {
  top: 16px;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

:root {
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* Palette: Deep Obsidian, Slate, Muted Platinum, Refined Royal Blue & Cyan */
  --bg-darkest: #040711;
  --bg-primary: #070B16;
  --bg-secondary: #0C1222;
  --bg-card: rgba(12, 19, 35, 0.75);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(17, 27, 49, 0.92);
  --bg-glass: rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.75);

  --border-hairline: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --border-card: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
  --border-hover: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.35);

  --accent-cyan: #00D2FF;
  --accent-blue: #0066FF;
  --accent-indigo: #3B82F6;
  --accent-emerald: #10B981;
  --accent-rose: #F43F5E;
  --accent-amber: #F59E0B;

  --text-main: #F8FAFC;
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;
  --text-dim: #64748B;
  --text-inverse: #040711;

  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  /* De-slopped: tight elevation instead of diffuse cyan halo */
  --shadow-glow: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);

  --transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --container-max: 1300px;
}

/* Reset & Base */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 86px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* Institutional Regulatory Notice Bar */
.regulatory-bar {
  background: #050812;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.regulatory-bar strong {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.regulatory-bar .dot {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 8px;
  color: var(--border-light);
}

/* Layout Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.header-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: #070B14;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

body.menu-open .header-nav {
  z-index: 100000;
}

.header-nav.scrolled {
  background: #050811;
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 74px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.brand-logo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.4vw, 22px);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

/* Language Selector */
.lang-switch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 3px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 25;
}

.lang-btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  user-select: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.lang-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.lang-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  color: #030712;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Mobile Menu Button */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  line-height: 0;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100002;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.mobile-toggle svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: var(--text-main);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-toggle:hover svg {
  stroke: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-cta-primary {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-cta-primary:hover {
  background: #0052CC;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-secondary,
.btn-cta-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.btn-secondary:hover,
.btn-cta-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline,
.btn-cta-outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline:hover,
.btn-cta-outline:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--border-light);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.btn-sm,
.btn-cta-sm {
  padding: 7px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.btn-lg,
.btn-cta-lg {
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

/* Badges & Tags */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Section Common Styles */
section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

h2, .section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.policy-h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 28px 0 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Policy Pages Layout */
.policy-section {
  padding: 60px 0 90px;
}
.policy-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.policy-card p {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.policy-card ul, .policy-card ol {
  margin-left: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.policy-card li {
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.policy-warning-box {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid #EF4444;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 18px 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.policy-info-box {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.04);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 18px 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  padding: 60px 0 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 18px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 16px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.text-highlight {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.text-accent {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.hero-stat-item .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero-stat-item .stat-num span {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}
.hero-stat-item .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(1.02);
}

/* Static Telemetry Badges */
.telemetry-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: #0A101E;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.telemetry-card-1 {
  top: 20px;
  left: -18px;
}
.telemetry-card-2 {
  bottom: 24px;
  right: -18px;
}

.telemetry-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.telemetry-meta .telemetry-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.telemetry-meta .telemetry-val {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Cards Grid */
.cards-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.cards-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.cards-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.card-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
}
.card:hover .card-icon {
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.08);
}

.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}
.card-list li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}
.card-list li svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-top: 3px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* Service Detail: Problem / Solution / Impact Matrix */
.psi-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.psi-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-light);
}
.psi-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.psi-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.psi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.psi-col {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}
.psi-col.problem {
  border-top: 2px solid #F43F5E;
}
.psi-col.solution {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-cyan);
}
.psi-col.impact {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-emerald);
}
.psi-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.psi-col.problem .psi-tag { color: #F43F5E; }
.psi-col.solution .psi-tag { color: var(--accent-cyan); }
.psi-col.impact .psi-tag { color: var(--accent-emerald); }
.psi-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.psi-col p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Process Stages Timeline */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.process-step {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--border-light);
}
.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.step-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-wrap {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--border-light);
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.faq-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 22px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Domain B2B Architecture Components */
.masthead {
  padding: 60px 0 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.masthead-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}
.masthead-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 18px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.masthead-summary {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.masthead-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}
.kpi-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  margin: 0;
}
.kpi-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.kpi-item .kpi-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
}
.kpi-item .kpi-value span {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}
.kpi-item .kpi-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}
.kpi-attribution {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.masthead-visual {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
}
.masthead-figure {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  margin: 0;
}
.masthead-figure img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(1.02);
  display: block;
}

/* Core Services Overview (B2B Showcase - High-Density Balanced Layout) */
.services-overview {
  padding: 68px 0 76px;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 32, 0.45);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}
.services-overview .section-head {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.services-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, background 0.28s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--card-accent, var(--accent-cyan));
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: height 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 24px var(--card-glow, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15));
}
.service-card:hover::before {
  height: 4px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Thematic Variations */
.service-card-cyan {
  --card-accent: var(--accent-cyan);
  --card-glow: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.22);
  --badge-bg: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
  --badge-border: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
  --badge-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  --icon-bg: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.1);
  --icon-border: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
  --icon-color: var(--accent-cyan);
}
.service-card-blue {
  --card-accent: #3B82F6;
  --card-glow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  --badge-bg: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  --badge-border: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  --badge-color: #60A5FA;
  --icon-bg: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  --icon-border: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  --icon-color: #60A5FA;
}
.service-card-emerald {
  --card-accent: #10B981;
  --card-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
  --badge-bg: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  --badge-border: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  --badge-color: #34D399;
  --icon-bg: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  --icon-border: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  --icon-color: #34D399;
}

/* Service Card Subcomponents */
.service-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.service-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--icon-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--icon-border);
  color: var(--icon-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.service-badge {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--badge-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--badge-border);
  color: var(--badge-color);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  min-height: 4.8em;
}
.service-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.service-checklist li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.service-checklist li svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--card-accent);
  margin-top: 3px;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}
.service-metrics {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}
.service-metric-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
}
.service-metric-tag svg {
  color: var(--card-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-action .btn-cta-block {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Workflow Sequence */
.workflow-sequence {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.workflow-phase {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.workflow-phase:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--border-light);
}
.phase-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.phase-indicator::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
}
.phase-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.phase-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Capabilities Grid */
.capabilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.capability-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.capability-item:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.capability-heading {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.capability-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Q&A Accordion */
.qa-accordion {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.qa-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.qa-item.active {
  border-color: var(--border-light);
}
.qa-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}
.qa-trigger:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}
.qa-chevron {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.qa-chevron svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}
.qa-item.active .qa-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}
.qa-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 22px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.qa-item.active .qa-answer {
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Insights & Articles */
.article-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.article-thumb {
  height: 190px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}
.article-body {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.article-snippet {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Contact & Forms */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
}

.contact-info-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 28px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}
.contact-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
}
.contact-detail h5 {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-detail p {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-detail a {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-detail a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.form-label span.req {
  color: var(--accent-rose);
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  background: rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.15);
}
textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 110px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  accent-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-checkbox a {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Callout CTA Banner */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.cta-banner p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: #03050B;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding: 70px 0 28px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 320px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
}

.footer-col h5,
.footer-col .footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-nav {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-nav a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-contact-links a {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-contact-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Footer Interactive Map */
.footer-map-wrapper {
  margin-top: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background: #090E1B;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-map-wrapper:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.12);
}

.footer-map-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
  filter: contrast(1.02) saturate(0.9);
}

.map-direct-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: rgba(13, 22, 43, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.map-direct-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.14);
}

.footer-legal-notice {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.footer-legal-notice strong {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Footer Payment Rails Strip */
.footer-payment-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.payment-strip-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.payment-strip-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.payment-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}

.payment-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25));
}

.payment-badge svg {
  display: block;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.payment-badge:hover svg rect {
  stroke: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-links-inline {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}
.footer-links-inline a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Cookie Consent Banner */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  max-width: 520px;
  background: #0B101D;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  animation: slideUp 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes slideUp {
  from { transform: translateY(100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.cookie-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.cookie-content p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cookie-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Modal Styles */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(3, 5, 11, 0.92);
  z-index: 3000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}
.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}
.modal-container {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  max-width: 720px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.modal-close:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Responsive System (Intermediate, Tablet, Mobile & Small)
   ========================================================================== */

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.contact-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Chat Assistant Widget (People's Vanguard B2B Advisor)
   ========================================================================== */
.chat-widget-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0B1528;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1950;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  user-select: none;
  outline: none;
}

.chat-widget-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.55), 0 0 16px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
}

.chat-widget-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.chat-widget-btn .icon-open,
.chat-widget-btn .icon-close {
  position: absolute;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.chat-widget-btn .icon-close {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: rotate(-90deg) scale(0.6);
}

.chat-widget-btn.active .icon-open {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(0.6);
}

.chat-widget-btn.active .icon-close {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
}

/* Pulsing Status Beacon */
.chat-widget-beacon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px;
  right: 2px;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  background: #10B981;
  border: 2px solid #030712;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.chat-widget-beacon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  bottom: -2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #10B981;
  animation: beaconPulse 2s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes beaconPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Floating Chat Window */
.chat-widget-window {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 96px;
  right: 26px;
  width: 380px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  height: 560px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  background: #0B1120;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1950;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
  transform-origin: bottom right;
  transition: opacity 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.28s;
}

.chat-widget-window.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Chat Header */
.chat-header {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #0A1224;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.chat-header-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.chat-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #030712;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chat-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.chat-header-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.chat-status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
}

.chat-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
}

.chat-close-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Chat Messages Area */
.chat-messages {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.chat-messages::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}
.chat-messages::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.chat-msg {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  max-width: 86%;
  animation: chatMsgIn 0.22s ease-out;
}

@keyframes chatMsgIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.chat-msg.user {
  align-self: flex-end;
}

.chat-msg.bot {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.chat-bubble {
  padding: 11px 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.chat-msg.user .chat-bubble {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 3px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.25);
}

.chat-msg.bot .chat-bubble {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 16px 3px;
}

.chat-msg.bot .chat-bubble strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.chat-msg.bot .chat-bubble ul {
  margin: 8px 0 4px 16px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.chat-msg-time {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.chat-msg.user .chat-msg-time {
  text-align: right;
}

/* Chat Suggestions Chips */
.chat-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.chat-chip {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  user-select: none;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.chat-chip:hover {
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  color: #030712;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Chat Action Link Button Inside Bot Bubble */
.chat-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  width: fit-content;
}

.chat-action-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  color: #030712;
}

/* Typing Dots Animation */
.chat-typing {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.chat-typing-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: typingBounce 1.4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.chat-typing-dot:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.chat-typing-dot:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes typingBounce {
  0%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.4; }
  40% { transform: translateY(-5px); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Chat Input Footer */
.chat-footer {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.95);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.chat-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 4px 6px 4px 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.chat-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
}

.chat-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.chat-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.chat-send-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  color: #030712;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chat-send-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.6);
}

.chat-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Architecture & Mobile Adaptation (5-Tier Granular System)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Tier 1: Intermediate Screens / Laptops / Landscape Tablets (1025px - 1200px) --- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: 24px;
    padding-right: 24px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    gap: clamp(8px, 1.1vw, 15px);
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.77rem;
    padding: 6px 1px;
  }
  .masthead-headline, .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
  }
  .cards-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .cards-grid-3 {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

/* --- Tier 2: Tablets & Medium Laptops (769px - 1024px) --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .nav-inner {
    height: 68px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 100%);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    background: #080D1A;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 20px 24px 32px;
    gap: 6px;
    display: none;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    z-index: 100001;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.22s ease-out;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  }
  .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }
  .nav-link.active::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100002;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .masthead {
    padding: 48px 0 56px;
  }
  .masthead-layout, .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .masthead-intro, .hero-content {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .masthead-headline, h1, .hero-title, .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }
  .masthead-summary, .hero-desc {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
  }
  .masthead-visual, .hero-visual {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .masthead-figure img, .hero-image-wrapper img {
    height: 340px;
  }
  h2, .section-title, .cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .policy-h2 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .cards-grid-3, .cards-grid-4, .process-grid, .capabilities-grid, .workflow-sequence {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .cards-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .services-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .service-desc {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .psi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

/* --- Tier 3: Standard Mobile & Portrait Tablets (<= 768px) --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section {
    padding: 44px 0 !important;
  }
  .container {
    padding-left: 18px;
    padding-right: 18px;
  }
  .regulatory-bar {
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .nav-inner {
    height: 64px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    top: 100%;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 100%);
    padding: 16px 18px 28px;
  }
  .brand-logo img {
    height: 30px;
  }
  .masthead {
    padding: 32px 0 44px;
  }
  .masthead-layout, .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .masthead-headline, h1, .hero-title, .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 12px 0;
  }
  .masthead-summary, .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .kpi-strip, .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 18px;
  }
  .kpi-item .kpi-value {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .kpi-item .kpi-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .masthead-figure img, .hero-image-wrapper img {
    height: 240px;
  }
  /* Constrain hero images on all inner pages */
  section .container > div > img[style*="max-height"] {
    max-height: 240px !important;
  }
  .telemetry-card {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  h2, .section-title, .cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 1.55rem !important;
    line-height: 1.22;
  }
  .policy-h2 {
    font-size: 1.18rem !important;
  }
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .cards-grid-4, .cards-grid-3, .cards-grid-2, .process-grid, .services-showcase, .capabilities-grid, .workflow-sequence {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .service-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .card-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
  }
  .card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
  /* Stage card headers & buttons on consulting.html */
  .card > div:first-child {
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .card > div:first-child .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .psi-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .psi-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .psi-header .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .psi-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .psi-col {
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .cta-banner {
    padding: 32px 18px;
  }
  .cta-banner p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .contact-info-box, .contact-form-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .form-control {
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents auto-zoom on mobile iOS Safari */
    padding: 11px 14px;
  }
  .site-footer {
    padding: 44px 0 24px;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .footer-brand p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-payment-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 0;
  }
  .payment-strip-badges {
    width: 100%;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .footer-links-inline {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .cookie-banner {
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 14px;
  }
  .modal-container {
    padding: 22px 16px;
    max-height: 88vh;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .policy-section {
    padding: 32px 0 48px !important;
  }
  .policy-card {
    padding: 22px 16px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .policy-warning-box, .policy-info-box {
    padding: 14px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    margin: 14px 0;
  }
  .policy-card ul, .policy-card ol {
    margin-left: 18px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .chat-widget-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
  }
  .chat-widget-window {
    bottom: 84px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 360px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    height: 520px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
  }
}

/* --- Tier 4: Small Mobile Devices (<= 540px) --- */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  section {
    padding: 34px 0 !important;
  }
  .header-nav .nav-actions > .btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .lang-btn {
    padding: 4px 8px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .brand-logo img {
    height: 28px;
  }
  .masthead {
    padding: 20px 0 32px;
  }
  .masthead-headline, h1, .hero-title, .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem !important;
    line-height: 1.22;
  }
  .masthead-summary, .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .masthead-actions, .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .masthead-actions .btn, .hero-ctas .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 11px 18px;
  }
  .kpi-strip, .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 14px;
  }
  .kpi-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
  .kpi-item .kpi-value {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    order: 2;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .kpi-item .kpi-label {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    order: 1;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 65%;
  }
  .masthead-figure img, .hero-image-wrapper img {
    height: 200px;
  }
  section .container > div > img[style*="max-height"] {
    max-height: 190px !important;
  }
  h2, .section-title, .cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 1.32rem !important;
    line-height: 1.24;
  }
  .policy-h2 {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }
  .article-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .service-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .service-card-header {
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .service-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .service-icon-box svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
  .service-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }
  .service-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .service-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .service-checklist {
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .service-checklist li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .service-metrics {
    padding-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .service-metric-tag {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .card h3 {
    font-size: 1.18rem !important;
    line-height: 1.28 !important;
  }
  .workflow-phase {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .capability-item {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .qa-trigger {
    padding: 13px 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .qa-answer {
    padding: 0 14px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }
  .qa-item.active .qa-answer {
    padding-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .cta-banner {
    padding: 26px 14px;
  }
  .cta-banner .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .contact-info-box, .contact-form-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .contact-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  }
  .cookie-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .cookie-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .policy-section {
    padding: 24px 0 36px !important;
  }
  .policy-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .policy-warning-box, .policy-info-box {
    padding: 12px 10px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    margin: 12px 0;
  }
  .policy-card ul, .policy-card ol {
    margin-left: 16px;
  }
  .policy-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .policy-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .chat-widget-btn {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }
  .chat-widget-window {
    bottom: 74px;
    right: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: none;
    height: calc(100vh - 90px);
    max-height: 540px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .chat-header {
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .chat-avatar {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  .chat-messages {
    padding: 12px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .chat-bubble {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }
  .chat-chip {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 4px 8px;
  }
  .chat-footer {
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }
  .chat-input {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    height: 32px !important;
  }
  .footer-map-iframe {
    height: 120px;
  }
}

/* --- Tier 5: Extra-Small Screens (<= 380px) --- */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
  }
  .brand-logo img {
    height: 25px;
  }
  .lang-btn {
    padding: 3px 6px;
    font-size: 0.70rem;
  }
  .masthead-headline, h1, .hero-title, .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.30rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .masthead-summary, .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }
  .masthead-figure img, .hero-image-wrapper img {
    height: 170px;
  }
  section .container > div > img[style*="max-height"] {
    max-height: 160px !important;
  }
  h2, .section-title, .cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 1.18rem !important;
    line-height: 1.26;
  }
  .policy-h2 {
    font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  }
  .article-title {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
  }
  .service-card {
    padding: 15px 12px;
  }
  .service-title {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }
  .card {
    padding: 15px 12px;
  }
  .card h3 {
    font-size: 1.10rem !important;
  }
  .contact-info-box, .contact-form-card {
    padding: 15px 12px;
  }
  .psi-card {
    padding: 15px 12px;
  }
  .policy-card {
    padding: 14px 10px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }
  .policy-card ul, .policy-card ol {
    margin-left: 12px;
  }
}

/* Modifiers */
body.a11y-high-contrast {
  --bg-darkest: #000000;
  --bg-primary: #000000;
  --bg-secondary: #050505;
  --bg-card: #0A0A0A;
  --text-main: #FFFFFF;
  --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
  --text-dim: #CBD5E1;
  --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  --border-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  --border-hairline: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

body.a11y-font-large {
  font-size: 112%;
}

body.a11y-font-xlarge {
  font-size: 125%;
}

body.a11y-readable-font {
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
  line-height: 1.8 !important;
}

body.a11y-reduce-motion *,
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}



/* Map loads only after consent */
.footer-map-iframe:not([src]) { display: none; }