/* ==========================================================================
   The 3PL Cowboy — design system
   Dark, premium, executive. Orange = action. Blue = data. Black dominates.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
	--c-black: #080A0C;
	--c-dark-2: #11161B;
	--c-card: #161C22;
	--c-line: rgba(167, 176, 184, 0.14);
	--c-orange: #F47A22;
	--c-orange-glow: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.35);
	--c-blue: #62C7F5;
	--c-blue-glow: rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.28);
	--c-text: #F5F7F8;
	--c-muted: #A7B0B8;

	--font-display: "Space Grotesk", "Archivo", system-ui, sans-serif;
	--font-body: "Inter", "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

	--wrap: 1200px;
	--wrap-narrow: 780px;
	--radius: 10px;
	--radius-lg: 16px;
	--shadow-card: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
	--ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset-ish */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 88px; }
body {
	margin: 0;
	background: var(--c-black);
	color: var(--c-text);
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	line-height: 1.65;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--c-blue); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--c-text); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--c-orange); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 3px; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.12;
	letter-spacing: -0.015em;
	color: var(--c-text);
	margin: 0 0 0.6em;
	text-wrap: balance;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.2vw, 3.6rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }

.wrap { max-width: var(--wrap); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem); }
.wrap--narrow { max-width: var(--wrap-narrow); }

.skip-link {
	position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0;
	background: var(--c-orange); color: #000; padding: 0.6rem 1rem; z-index: 200; border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

.screen-reader-text {
	border: 0; clip-path: inset(50%); height: 1px; width: 1px;
	margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; position: absolute;
}

/* ---------- Buttons */
.btn {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
	padding: 0.78rem 1.35rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
	border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
	transition: transform 0.18s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.18s var(--ease), background 0.18s var(--ease), border-color 0.18s var(--ease);
	text-align: left;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--c-orange); color: #0B0700; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: #FF8A38; color: #0B0700; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 26px var(--c-orange-glow); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--c-text); border-color: rgba(167, 176, 184, 0.35); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--c-blue); color: var(--c-blue); box-shadow: 0 6px 22px var(--c-blue-glow); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--lg { padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem; font-size: 1.06rem; }
.btn--sm { padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn__arrow { transition: transform 0.18s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

.link-plain { color: var(--c-muted); font-weight: 500; align-self: center; }
.link-plain:hover { color: var(--c-blue); }

/* ---------- Eyebrows / section heads */
.eyebrow {
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.eyebrow--orange { color: var(--c-orange); }
.eyebrow--blue { color: var(--c-blue); }

.section { padding-block: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 5.5rem); }
.section--alt { background: var(--c-dark-2); border-block: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head__intro { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.section__more { margin-top: 1.8rem; font-weight: 600; }
.section__more a:not(.btn) { color: var(--c-orange); }
.section__more a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--c-text); }

/* ---------- Header */
.site-header {
	position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
	background: rgba(8, 10, 12, 0.92);
	backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
	transition: box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); }
.site-header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; min-height: 72px; }
.site-main { padding-top: 72px; }

.site-brand { flex-shrink: 0; }
.site-brand a, .site-brand__text { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; color: var(--c-text); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.site-brand strong { color: var(--c-orange); }
.site-brand img { max-height: 46px; width: auto; }

.site-nav { margin-left: auto; }
.site-nav__list { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 0.25rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.site-nav__list a {
	display: block; padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem; color: var(--c-muted);
	font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.97rem; border-radius: 8px;
	transition: color 0.15s var(--ease), background 0.15s var(--ease);
}
.site-nav__list a:hover { color: var(--c-text); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); }
.site-nav__list .current-menu-item > a, .site-nav__list .current-menu-ancestor > a { color: var(--c-orange); }

/* Dropdowns (mega-menu capable: add .mega to a menu item for full-width panel) */
.site-nav .menu-item-has-children { position: relative; }
.site-nav .sub-menu {
	list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0.6rem;
	position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0; min-width: 240px;
	background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
	opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px);
	transition: opacity 0.16s var(--ease), transform 0.16s var(--ease), visibility 0.16s;
}
.site-nav .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.site-nav .menu-item-has-children:focus-within > .sub-menu,
.site-nav .menu-item-has-children.is-sub-open > .sub-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.site-nav .sub-menu a { padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem; }
.site-nav .menu-item-has-children > a::after {
	content: ""; display: inline-block; margin-left: 0.45em; vertical-align: middle;
	border: 4px solid transparent; border-top-color: currentColor; translate: 0 2px;
}

.site-header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 8px; padding: 0.55rem; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-toggle__bar { display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--c-text); margin: 4px 0; transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s; }

/* ---------- Hero */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__net { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.net-line { stroke-dasharray: 6 10; animation: netflow 26s linear infinite; }
.net-line--slow { animation-duration: 40s; }
@keyframes netflow { to { stroke-dashoffset: -640; } }

.hero__inner {
	position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
	gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center;
	padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
}
.hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.6vw, 4rem); }
.accent-orange { color: var(--c-orange); }
.hero__sub { font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 2vw, 1.28rem); color: var(--c-muted); max-width: 40ch; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; margin-block: 1.6rem 1rem; }
.hero__note { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--c-muted); max-width: 46ch; }

.hero__media { position: relative; }
.hero__photo, .about-hero__photo {
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
	box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 0 6px rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.06);
}
.hero__placeholder {
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	border: 1px dashed rgba(167, 176, 184, 0.4);
	background:
		linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.06), transparent 55%),
		repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0 46px, rgba(167, 176, 184, 0.06) 46px 47px),
		repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0 46px, rgba(167, 176, 184, 0.06) 46px 47px),
		var(--c-dark-2);
	display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center;
}
.hero__placeholder-label { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ---------- Stats */
.stats { background: var(--c-dark-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.stats__grid {
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr));
	gap: 1px; background: var(--c-line); border-inline: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.stat { background: var(--c-dark-2); padding: 1.7rem 1.2rem; text-align: center; }
.stat__number {
	display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
	font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); color: var(--c-orange); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stat__label { display: block; margin-top: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); }

/* ---------- Grids / tiles / pills / cards */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 1.2rem; }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr)); }
.grid--problems { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr)); }
.grid--pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }

.tile {
	display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
	background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; color: var(--c-text); font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-display);
	transition: transform 0.18s var(--ease), border-color 0.18s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.18s var(--ease);
}
.tile:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--c-orange); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45); color: var(--c-text); }
.tile__arrow { color: var(--c-orange); flex-shrink: 0; }

.pill {
	display: inline-block; padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); color: var(--c-text);
	font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500;
	transition: border-color 0.15s var(--ease), transform 0.15s var(--ease), color 0.15s var(--ease);
}
.pill:hover { border-color: var(--c-orange); color: var(--c-orange); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.pill--blue:hover { border-color: var(--c-blue); color: var(--c-blue); }

.card {
	background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
	transition: transform 0.22s var(--ease), border-color 0.22s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.22s var(--ease), background 0.22s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--c-orange);
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.10), transparent 60%), var(--c-card);
	box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.15), 0 0 32px rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.16);
}
.card:focus-within { border-color: var(--c-orange); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.3); }
.card__link { display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; color: inherit; }
.card__media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; }
.card__body { padding: 1.25rem 1.3rem 1.4rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; flex: 1; }
.card__kicker { font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-blue); }
.card__title { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 0; transition: color 0.2s var(--ease); }
.card:hover .card__title { color: var(--c-orange); }
.card__excerpt { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.card__more { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 0.5rem; color: var(--c-orange); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; transition: gap 0.2s var(--ease); }
.card:hover .card__more { gap: 0.55rem; }

.panel { background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.6rem; }
.panel--cta {
	margin-block: 2.4rem; text-align: center; padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
	background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.10), rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.05)), var(--c-card);
	border-color: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.3);
}
.panel--cta .panel__title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.panel--cta p { max-width: 56ch; margin-inline: auto 1.4rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.panel--cta .btn { margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.panel__title { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.panel p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--c-muted); }

.mini-card {
	display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem;
	background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; color: var(--c-text);
	transition: border-color 0.15s var(--ease), transform 0.15s var(--ease);
}
.mini-card:hover { border-color: var(--c-blue); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--c-text); }
.mini-card span { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ---------- Overpaying feature */
.feature-overpay { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-dark-2), var(--c-black)); border-block: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.feature-overpay__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.feature-overpay__copy p { color: var(--c-muted); }
.feature-overpay__copy p strong { color: var(--c-text); }
.ledger { background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.ledger__row {
	display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
	padding: 0.85rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.98rem;
}
.ledger__row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.ledger__flag { color: var(--c-orange); }
.ledger__ok { color: var(--c-blue); }

/* ---------- Markets */
.markets { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 1.2rem; }
.markets__region-name {
	color: var(--c-text); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; position: relative;
	padding-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.markets__region-name::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0; transform: translateX(-50%);
	width: 40px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-orange), var(--c-blue));
}
.markets__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; columns: 1; }
.markets__list li { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.markets__list a { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.97rem; transition: color 0.15s var(--ease); }
.markets__list a:hover { color: var(--c-orange); }

/* ---------- Capabilities */
.cap-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.55rem; }
.cap-list li {
	padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 6px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02); color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.93rem;
}

/* ---------- Why / logos */
.why { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
.checklist { list-style: none; margin: 1.2rem 0 0; padding: 0; }
.checklist li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.checklist li::before { content: "\2713"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--c-orange); font-weight: 700; }
.why__logos { background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.6rem; }
.why__logos-label { font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); }
.logo-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.8rem; margin-block: 1rem; }
.logo-slot {
	display: grid; place-items: center; aspect-ratio: 5 / 2;
	border: 1px dashed rgba(167, 176, 184, 0.35); border-radius: 8px; color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.logo-slot--name {
	border-style: solid; border-color: var(--c-line); background: rgba(8, 10, 12, 0.5);
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
	color: var(--c-muted); text-align: center; padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
	transition: color 0.18s var(--ease), border-color 0.18s var(--ease);
}
.logo-slot--name:hover { color: var(--c-text); border-color: rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.45); }
.logo-slot--img { border-style: solid; border-color: var(--c-line); background: rgba(8, 10, 12, 0.5); padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem; }
.logo-slot--img img {
	max-height: 44px; width: auto; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain;
	filter: grayscale(1) brightness(1.6) contrast(0.9); opacity: 0.75;
	transition: filter 0.2s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.logo-slot--img:hover img { filter: grayscale(0); opacity: 1; }
.why__disclaimer { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Podcast promo */
.podcast-promo { background: radial-gradient(1000px 500px at 85% 20%, rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.07), transparent 60%), var(--c-dark-2); border-block: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.podcast-promo__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 0.8fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.podcast-promo__badge {
	display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 64px; height: 64px;
	border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid var(--c-orange);
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--c-orange);
	margin-bottom: 1rem; box-shadow: inset 0 0 18px rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.15);
}
.podcast-promo__latest { border-left: 3px solid var(--c-blue); padding-left: 1rem; margin-block: 1.2rem; }
.podcast-promo__latest-label { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-blue); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.podcast-promo__latest-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.1rem; }
.podcast-promo__guest { color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; }
.podcast-promo__side { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.podcast-promo__art {
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
	box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 40px rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.10);
	max-width: 340px; margin-inline: auto;
}
.podcast-promo__cards { display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- Social lists */
.social { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin: 1rem 0 0; padding: 0; }
.social a {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
	padding: 0.42rem 0.75rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 8px;
	color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.86rem;
	transition: border-color 0.15s var(--ease), color 0.15s var(--ease);
}
.social a:hover { border-color: var(--c-blue); color: var(--c-blue); }
.social svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* ---------- Follow block: prominent social treatment (bigger, filled, on-brand) */
.follow-block {
	margin-top: 1.4rem; padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.12), rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.06)), var(--c-card);
	border: 1px solid rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.28);
}
.follow-block__label {
	margin: 0 0 0.8rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: var(--c-text);
}
.follow-block .social { margin-top: 0; gap: 0.6rem; }
.follow-block .social a {
	padding: 0.6rem; border-radius: 50%; border-color: rgba(167, 176, 184, 0.3);
	background: var(--c-dark-2); color: var(--c-text);
}
.follow-block .social svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.follow-block .social .social__label { display: none; }
.follow-block .social a:hover {
	border-color: var(--c-orange); color: var(--c-black); background: var(--c-orange);
	transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--c-orange-glow);
}

/* ---------- CTA band */
.cta-band {
	background:
		linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8, 10, 12, 0.92) 0%, rgba(8, 10, 12, 0.72) 55%, rgba(8, 10, 12, 0.55) 100%),
		var(--cta-bg, none) right center / contain no-repeat,
		linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.12), rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.07)), var(--c-dark-2);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
	padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}
.cta-band__inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.6rem; }
.cta-band__title { margin-bottom: 0.3em; }
.cta-band__copy { color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; }
.cta-band__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- Page hero (interior) */
.page-hero { padding-block: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.2rem) clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-dark-2), var(--c-black)); }
.page-hero--big { padding-block: clamp(3.4rem, 8vw, 6rem) clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
.page-hero__sub { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 1.12rem; max-width: 62ch; }

.breadcrumbs { font-size: 0.84rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.breadcrumbs ol { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.45rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.breadcrumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: 0.45rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--c-muted); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--c-blue); }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current] { color: var(--c-text); }

/* ---------- About */
.about-hero { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 0.8fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.about-blocks { display: grid; gap: 2.4rem; }
.about-block h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.about-block p { color: var(--c-muted); }
.about-block p strong, .about-block p em { color: var(--c-text); }

.career-list { list-style: none; margin: 1.1rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; }
.career-list li {
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(120px, 0.28fr) 1fr; gap: 1rem;
	padding-bottom: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.career-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.career-list strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-orange); font-size: 1rem; }
.career-list span { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.career-list li { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.3rem; }
}

/* ---------- Steps */
.steps { list-style: none; counter-reset: step; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 1rem; max-width: 820px; }
.steps__item {
	counter-increment: step; position: relative;
	background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem 1.2rem 4rem; color: var(--c-muted);
}
.steps__item strong { color: var(--c-text); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.steps__item::before {
	content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero);
	position: absolute; left: 1.1rem; top: 1.15rem;
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-orange); font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* ---------- Landing / forms */
.landing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
.landing-grid__copy h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.landing-grid__copy h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.landing-grid__reassure { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--c-muted); border-left: 3px solid var(--c-orange); padding-left: 0.9rem; }
.contact-direct a { color: var(--c-text); font-weight: 600; }
.contact-direct a:hover { color: var(--c-orange); }

.form-banner {
	border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
	font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.form-banner--success { background: rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.10); border-color: rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.35); color: var(--c-text); }
.form-banner--error { background: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.10); border-color: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.4); color: var(--c-text); }

.intake {
	background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
	position: sticky; top: 96px;
}
.intake__title { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.intake__sub { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.intake__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 1rem; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.field label { font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-text); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
	width: 100%; background: var(--c-dark-2); color: var(--c-text);
	border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 8px;
	padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem; font: inherit; font-size: 0.97rem;
	transition: border-color 0.15s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.15s var(--ease);
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
	outline: none; border-color: var(--c-blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--c-blue-glow);
}
.intake__submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.intake__privacy { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--c-muted); text-align: center; margin: 0.9rem 0 0; }

/* ---------- Single / article */
.page-hero--single h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.7rem); }
.single__meta { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.single__thumb { margin-top: 2rem; }
.single__thumb img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.single__layout { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); }

.entry-content { font-size: 1.08rem; }
.entry-content h2 { margin-top: 2em; font-size: 1.65rem; }
.entry-content h3 { margin-top: 1.6em; }
.entry-content a { color: var(--c-blue); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.entry-content a:hover { color: var(--c-orange); }
.entry-content img { border-radius: var(--radius); }
.entry-content blockquote {
	margin: 1.6em 0; padding: 0.8em 1.2em; border-left: 3px solid var(--c-orange);
	background: var(--c-card); border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0; color: var(--c-muted);
}
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { padding-left: 1.3em; }
.entry-content li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.entry-content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.5em 0; font-size: 0.96rem; }
.entry-content th, .entry-content td { border: 1px solid var(--c-line); padding: 0.6em 0.8em; text-align: left; }
.entry-content th { background: var(--c-card); font-family: var(--font-display); }
.entry-content code { background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 4px; padding: 0.1em 0.4em; font-size: 0.92em; }

.toc { background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.toc__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.toc__list { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2em; }
.toc__list a { color: var(--c-muted); }
.toc__list a:hover { color: var(--c-blue); }
.toc__sub { margin-left: 1.1em; font-size: 0.94em; }

body.nav-locked { overflow: hidden; }

.share { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; padding-block: 1.4rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.share__label { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.share a { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.94rem; }

.author-bio { display: flex; gap: 1rem; background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.4rem; margin-block: 1.5rem; }
.author-bio__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.author-bio__text { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.96rem; margin: 0; }

.related { margin-block: 2.5rem; }
.related__title { font-size: 1.4rem; }

.podcast-single-extra { padding-bottom: 3rem; }

/* ---------- Pagination / misc */
.pagination-wrap { margin-top: 2.4rem; }
.nav-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.nav-links .page-numbers {
	padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 8px; color: var(--c-muted);
}
.nav-links .page-numbers.current { background: var(--c-orange); color: #0B0700; border-color: var(--c-orange); }
.nav-links a.page-numbers:hover { border-color: var(--c-blue); color: var(--c-blue); }

.empty-state { text-align: center; padding-block: 3rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.empty-state .btn { margin-top: 1rem; }

.searchform { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; max-width: 480px; }
.searchform input[type="search"] {
	flex: 1; background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 8px;
	padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem; color: var(--c-text); font: inherit;
}

/* ---------- Footer */
.site-footer { background: var(--c-dark-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); padding-block: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4rem) 1.6rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.site-footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 2rem; }
.site-footer__logo { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.site-footer__logo strong { color: var(--c-orange); }
.site-footer__tagline { color: var(--c-muted); }
.site-footer__heading { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-blue); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.site-footer__menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.site-footer__menu li { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.site-footer__menu a { color: var(--c-muted); }
.site-footer__menu a:hover { color: var(--c-text); }
.site-footer__menu--inline { display: flex; gap: 1.2rem; }
.site-footer__menu--inline li { margin: 0; }
.site-footer__cta-col p { color: var(--c-muted); }
.site-footer__social-block { margin-top: 1.1rem; }
.site-footer__social-label { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.social--footer a { padding: 0.32rem 0.6rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.social--footer .social__label { display: none; }
.social--footer svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.site-footer__legal {
	display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
	margin-top: 2.4rem; padding-top: 1.4rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
	color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.site-footer__legal p { margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Reveal animation */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease), transform 0.55s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.no-js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
	*, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
	.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1020px) {
	.site-nav {
		position: fixed; inset: 72px 0 0 0; background: var(--c-black);
		padding: 1.2rem clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem) 3rem; overflow-y: auto;
		display: none; margin: 0;
	}
	.site-nav.is-open { display: block; }
	.site-nav__list { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
	.site-nav__list a { padding: 0.95rem 0.4rem; font-size: 1.15rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 0; }
	.site-nav .sub-menu {
		position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
		border: 0; box-shadow: none; background: transparent; padding: 0 0 0 1rem;
	}
	.site-nav .sub-menu a { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
	.nav-toggle { display: block; }
	.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
	.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
	.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }
	body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

	.hero__inner, .feature-overpay__inner, .podcast-promo__inner, .why, .about-hero, .landing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.hero__media { order: -1; max-width: 420px; }
	.intake { position: static; }
	.site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.site-header__cta { padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem; font-size: 0.86rem; }
	.hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
	.intake__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.cta-band__actions { width: 100%; }
	.cta-band__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
	.logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Bridge-format homepage sections
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Centered hero */
.hero--center { text-align: center; padding-block: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4rem) 0; }
.hero__center { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; justify-items: center; gap: 1.6rem; }
.hero__title--xl { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.6vw, 3.9rem); max-width: 20ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.hero__actions--center { justify-content: center; }
.hero__wide {
	margin: 1rem 0 0; width: min(100%, 1040px); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
	box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 60px rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.08);
	position: relative;
}
.hero__wide::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,10,12,0.15) 0%, rgba(8,10,12,0) 40%, rgba(8,10,12,0.55) 100%),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(244,122,34,0.10), rgba(98,199,245,0.08));
	mix-blend-mode: multiply; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__wide img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; filter: saturate(0.82) contrast(1.04); }
.hero__sub--center { max-width: 68ch; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---------- Stats band variant */
.stats__grid--band { border-block: 1px solid var(--c-line); padding-block: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); }

/* ---------- Experience marquee */
.marquee-band { padding-block: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); overflow: hidden; }
.marquee-band__label {
	text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
}
.marquee { position: relative; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent); }
.marquee__track { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.2rem; white-space: nowrap; animation: tpc-marquee 36s linear infinite; will-change: transform; }
.marquee__item { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.marquee__dot { color: var(--c-orange); font-size: 0.5rem; }
@keyframes tpc-marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.marquee__track { animation: none; flex-wrap: wrap; white-space: normal; justify-content: center; }
	.marquee { mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none; }
}

/* ---------- Value props */
.values-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.4rem 3rem; align-items: end; margin-bottom: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); }
.values-head__title { margin: 0; }
.values-head__intro { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 1.08rem; margin: 0; }
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.value {
	background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem; transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.value:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.4); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45); }
.value h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 0.5em; }
.value h3::before { content: ""; display: block; width: 34px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-orange), var(--c-blue)); margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.value p { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Photo grid */
.photo-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.photo-card {
	position: relative; display: block; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--c-line); aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; background: var(--c-card);
	transition: transform 0.22s var(--ease), border-color 0.22s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.22s var(--ease);
}
.photo-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: saturate(0.75) brightness(0.82); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), filter 0.35s var(--ease); }
.photo-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,10,12,0.05) 30%, rgba(8,10,12,0.92) 100%); }
.photo-card__body { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; z-index: 1; padding: 1.1rem; display: grid; gap: 0.3rem; }
.photo-card__body strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--c-text); }
.photo-card__body span { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.45; }
.photo-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.45); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); }
.photo-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); filter: saturate(0.95) brightness(0.95); }

/* ---------- Comparison */
.compare__head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; justify-items: start; }
.compare__head p { color: var(--c-muted); }
.compare__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); gap: 1.1rem; align-items: stretch; }
.compare__col { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.6rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.compare__col h3 { font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.compare__col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; }
.compare__col li { padding-left: 1.8rem; position: relative; }
.compare__col--them { background: rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.6); }
.compare__col--them h3 { color: var(--c-muted); }
.compare__col--them li { color: var(--c-muted); }
.compare__col--them li::before { content: "\2715"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.1em; color: rgba(167, 176, 184, 0.55); font-weight: 700; }
.compare__col--us { background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.10), rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.05)), var(--c-card); border-color: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.35); box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 40px rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.07); }
.compare__col--us h3 { color: var(--c-orange); }
.compare__col--us li::before { content: "\2713"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.05em; color: var(--c-blue); font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- Process steps */
.steps__head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1rem 3rem; align-items: end; margin-bottom: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); }
.steps__head h2 { margin: 0; }
.steps__head p { color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.steps__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.step { background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.step__num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.6); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; }
.step p { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.step::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 90px; height: 90px; background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.12), transparent 70%); }

/* ---------- Articles */
.articles-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.article-card {
	display: grid; align-content: start; background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.article-card img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; filter: saturate(0.8); }
.article-card__body { display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 1.2rem; }
.article-card__body strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--c-text); }
.article-card__body span { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.4); }

/* ---------- FAQ */
.faq__list { display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; }
.faq__item { background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.faq__item summary {
	cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: 1.05rem 3rem 1.05rem 1.2rem; position: relative;
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--c-text);
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary::after {
	content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 1.1rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
	color: var(--c-orange); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 500; transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.faq__item[open] summary::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.faq__item[open] summary { color: var(--c-orange); }
.faq__item p { padding: 0 1.2rem 1.2rem; margin: 0; color: var(--c-muted); }

/* ---------- Responsive for new sections */
@media (max-width: 1020px) {
	.values-grid, .photo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
	.values-head, .steps__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; }
	.steps__grid, .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.compare__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.values-grid, .photo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.photo-card { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
	.hero__title--xl { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 8vw, 2.3rem); }
}

/* ---------- Operator split */
.operator__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.75fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.operator__photo { margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 50px rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.08); max-width: 380px; }
.operator__photo img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.operator__copy .btn { margin-top: 0.6rem; }
@media (max-width: 1020px) {
	.operator__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.operator__photo { max-width: 300px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Flow tightening + logo marquee + dual-audience cards
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tighter vertical rhythm — kills the dead space between sections */
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem); }
.section--tight .section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(1.2rem, 2.8vw, 1.8rem); }
.hero__center { gap: 1.1rem; }
.hero__wide { margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.stats__grid--band { padding-block: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem); }
.marquee-band { padding-block: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); }
.values-head, .steps__head, .compare__head { margin-bottom: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); }

/* Marquee logos — bundled images already carry their own light card */
.marquee__logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.marquee__logo img {
	height: 64px; width: auto; max-width: 200px; object-fit: contain; display: inline-block;
	border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
	transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.marquee__logo:hover img { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45); }
.marquee__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--c-muted); }

/* Dual-audience cards */
.audience-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.1rem; }
.audience-card {
	background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.09), transparent 55%), var(--c-card);
	border: 1px solid rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.30); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 1.8rem 1.7rem; display: grid; gap: 1rem; align-content: start;
	transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.audience-card--alt {
	background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.09), transparent 55%), var(--c-card);
	border-color: rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.30);
}
.audience-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); }
.audience-card h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 0; }
.audience-card .checklist { margin: 0; }
.audience-card .btn { justify-self: start; }

@media (max-width: 1020px) { .audience-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .marquee__logo img { height: 24px; max-width: 110px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Visual pop: photos in cards, ambient glows, gradient accents
   ========================================================================== */

/* Audience card photo headers */
.audience-card { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.audience-card__media { margin: 0; position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 7; overflow: hidden; }
.audience-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: saturate(0.78) brightness(0.85); transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); }
.audience-card__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,10,12,0.05), rgba(22,28,34,0.96) 96%); }
.audience-card:hover .audience-card__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.audience-card > h3, .audience-card > .checklist, .audience-card > .btn { margin-inline: 1.7rem; }
.audience-card > h3 { margin-top: -2.2rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.audience-card > .btn { margin-bottom: 1.7rem; }

/* Comparison photo background */
.compare--photo {
	position: relative;
	background:
		linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8, 10, 12, 0.96) 0%, rgba(8, 10, 12, 0.88) 50%, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.82) 100%),
		var(--compare-bg, none) center / cover no-repeat fixed,
		var(--c-dark-2);
}
@media (max-width: 1020px) { .compare--photo { background-attachment: scroll; } }

/* Ambient glows */
.glow { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.glow::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; width: 620px; height: 620px; border-radius: 50%;
	filter: blur(90px); opacity: 0.5; pointer-events: none;
}
.glow--orange::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.16), transparent 65%); top: -220px; right: -160px; }
.glow--blue::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.14), transparent 65%); bottom: -240px; left: -180px; }
.glow > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Stat numbers: gradient ink (orange-forward) */
.stat__number {
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--c-orange), #FFB067 70%);
	-webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}

/* Markets region cards: proper card treatment with node-map texture */
.markets__region {
	text-align: center; padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	border: 1px solid var(--c-line); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
	transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease), transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
	background:
		radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.10) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
		radial-gradient(circle at 70% 75%, rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.10) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
		radial-gradient(circle at 20% 60%, rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.08) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
		var(--c-card);
}
.markets__region:hover { border-color: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.35); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45); }

/* Pills: livelier hover */
.pill:hover { border-color: var(--c-orange); color: var(--c-text); box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.18); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Section head titles: subtle underline accent */
.section-head h2::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 56px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px; margin-top: 0.55rem; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-orange), var(--c-blue)); }
.section-head--center h2::after { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---------- Statement band + markets layout for full city lists */
.statement { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); padding-block: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(244,122,34,0.05), rgba(98,199,245,0.04)); }
.statement__line {
	margin: 0; text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
	font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--c-text);
	max-width: 62ch; margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Markets: US card spans wide, cities flow in columns */
.markets { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.markets__region:first-child { grid-column: span 2; }
.markets__region:first-child .markets__list { columns: 3; column-gap: 1.2rem; }
@media (max-width: 1020px) {
	.markets { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
	.markets__region:first-child { grid-column: span 2; }
	.markets__region:first-child .markets__list { columns: 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.markets { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.markets__region:first-child { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Density pass: kill dead space, media-split layouts, photo banners
   ========================================================================== */

/* Aggressive rhythm tightening */
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem); }
.section--tight .section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.4rem); }
.statement { padding-block: clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem); }
.marquee-band { padding-block: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.4rem); }
.marquee-band__label { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.values-head--stack { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.compare__head { margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem); }
.feature-overpay__inner, .operator__inner, .podcast-promo__inner { gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem); }

/* Media-split: content beside a photo */
.media-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(0, 0.65fr); gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); align-items: stretch; }
.media-split--rev { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); }
.media-split__photo { margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); position: relative; min-height: 320px; box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.media-split__photo img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: saturate(0.78) brightness(0.85); }
.media-split__photo::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(244,122,34,0.10), transparent 45%), linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,10,12,0.35), transparent 60%); }
.values-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid--stack { display: grid; gap: 0.8rem; }

/* Photo banner: wide cinematic strip with caption */
.photo-banner { margin: 0 0 1.4rem; position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); aspect-ratio: 21 / 6; box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.photo-banner img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: saturate(0.75) brightness(0.8); }
.photo-banner figcaption {
	position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: 0.9rem 1.3rem; z-index: 1;
	background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,10,12,0.9), transparent);
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem); color: var(--c-text);
}

/* Steps head with photo */
.steps__head--media { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: center; }
.steps__photo { margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; position: relative; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.steps__photo img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: saturate(0.78) brightness(0.85); }

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
	.media-split, .media-split--rev { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.media-split--rev .media-split__photo { order: -1; min-height: 220px; }
	.media-split__photo { min-height: 240px; }
	.steps__head--media { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.photo-banner { aspect-ratio: 16 / 7; }
	.values-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .values-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Speaking photo (real stage shot: keep the subject, don't over-darken) */
.media-split__photo--speaking img { filter: saturate(0.95) brightness(0.95); object-position: center 18%; }
.media-split__photo--speaking::after { background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,10,12,0.55), transparent 45%), linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(244,122,34,0.08), transparent 40%); }

/* ---------- Podcast host badge */
.podcast-promo__artwrap { position: relative; max-width: 340px; margin-inline: auto; padding-bottom: 2.6rem; }
.podcast-promo__art { max-width: 100%; margin: 0; }
.podcast-promo__host {
	position: absolute; right: -8px; bottom: 1.4rem; width: 108px; height: 108px;
	border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 12%;
	border: 3px solid var(--c-black);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 2px rgba(244,122,34,0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(244,122,34,0.28);
}
.podcast-promo__hostlabel {
	position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .podcast-promo__host { width: 84px; height: 84px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Bridge-mirrored components: hero stats, testimonials, media band, trust strip
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Hero stats (sit directly under the hero image, Bridge-style) */
.hero-stats {
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.2rem;
	max-width: 720px; margin: 1.6rem auto 0; padding-top: 1.6rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.hero-stat { display: grid; gap: 0.2rem; text-align: center; }
.hero-stat__num {
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.2rem); line-height: 1;
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--c-orange), #FFB067 70%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.hero-stat__label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--c-muted); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

/* ---------- Testimonials */
.testimonial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.testimonial {
	margin: 0; background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 1.3rem 1.2rem; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; align-content: start;
	transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.testimonial:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.35); }
.testimonial__logo { height: 36px; width: auto; max-width: 130px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 7px; }
.testimonial blockquote { margin: 0; font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--c-text); }
.testimonial figcaption { display: grid; font-size: 0.84rem; }
.testimonial figcaption strong { color: var(--c-text); font-family: var(--font-display); }
.testimonial figcaption span { color: var(--c-muted); }
.testimonial--placeholder { border-style: dashed; border-color: rgba(167, 176, 184, 0.3); }
.testimonial--placeholder:hover { border-color: rgba(167, 176, 184, 0.5); transform: none; }
.testimonial--placeholder .testimonial__logo { opacity: 0.55; filter: grayscale(0.3); }
.testimonial__pending { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--c-muted); }
@media (max-width: 1020px) { .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Media band: podcast + speaking side by side */
.media-band__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem); align-items: start; }
.media-band__title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); margin: 0.3em 0 0.5em; }
.media-band__col > p:not(.eyebrow) { color: var(--c-muted); }
.media-band__photo { margin: 1rem 0 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.media-band__photo img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; object-position: center 15%; }
@media (max-width: 1020px) { .media-band__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Trust strip (bottom badge row, mirrors Bridge's) */
.trust-strip { border-block: 1px solid var(--c-line); background: var(--c-dark-2); padding-block: 1.1rem; }
.trust-strip__row {
	display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); text-align: center;
}
.trust-strip__dot { color: var(--c-orange); font-size: 0.4rem; }

/* ---------- Reduce blue footprint site-wide on homepage: eyebrow--blue reads warm-neutral instead */
.eyebrow--blue { color: var(--c-muted); }

/* ---------- Verticals We Support */
.vertical-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0.85rem; }
.vertical-tile {
	display: grid; justify-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; text-align: center;
	background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 1.3rem 0.8rem; transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.vertical-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.4); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); }
.vertical-tile__icon {
	width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.14), rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.08));
	color: var(--c-orange);
}
.vertical-tile__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.vertical-tile:hover .vertical-tile__icon { color: var(--c-blue); }
.vertical-tile__label { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--c-text); }

@media (max-width: 1020px) { .vertical-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .vertical-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Markets map — custom SVG network map + paired region list
   ========================================================================== */
.markets-map { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); align-items: start; }
.markets-map__panel {
	position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
	background: var(--c-card); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.markets-map__svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.markets-map__boundaries path { fill: rgba(167, 176, 184, 0.16); stroke: rgba(210, 215, 220, 0.65); stroke-width: 1.4; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.markets-map__boundaries--canada path { fill: rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.14); stroke: rgba(98, 199, 245, 0.7); }
.markets-map__boundaries--mexico path { fill: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.14); stroke: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.7); }
.markets-map__ring { fill: none; stroke: var(--c-blue); stroke-width: 2; r: 9; transition: stroke 0.2s var(--ease), r 0.2s var(--ease); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px var(--c-blue-glow)); }
.markets-map__dot { fill: var(--c-orange); r: 6; transition: r 0.2s var(--ease), filter 0.2s var(--ease); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--c-orange-glow)); }
.markets-map__label {
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; fill: var(--c-muted);
	pointer-events: none; opacity: 0; transition: fill 0.2s var(--ease), opacity 0.15s var(--ease);
}
.markets-map__pin.is-active .markets-map__label { opacity: 1; }
.markets-map__pin.is-active .markets-map__ring { stroke: var(--c-orange); r: 18; }
.markets-map__pin.is-active .markets-map__dot { r: 8; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--c-orange-glow)); }
.markets-map__pin.is-active .markets-map__label { fill: var(--c-text); }

/* Invisible HTML hit-layer over the SVG — bigger, more forgiving click/tap targets than the small SVG circles alone */
.markets-map__hit-layer { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.markets-map__hit {
	position: absolute; width: 34px; height: 34px; margin: -17px 0 0 -17px;
	border-radius: 50%; display: block;
}
.markets-map__hit:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--c-orange); outline-offset: 2px; }

/* Sidebar region list */
.markets-map__list-panel { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.markets-map__group {
	background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem;
}
.markets-map__group-name {
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
	margin: 0 0 0.9rem; padding-bottom: 0.55rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); color: var(--c-text);
}
.markets-map__subgroup { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.markets-map__subgroup:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.markets-map__region-name {
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.09em;
	text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-orange); margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.markets-map__group-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; columns: 2; column-gap: 1rem; }
.markets-map__group-list li { break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.markets-map__group-list a {
	color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 0.93rem; display: inline-block; transition: color 0.15s var(--ease), transform 0.15s var(--ease);
}
.markets-map__group-list a:hover, .markets-map__group-list a.is-active { color: var(--c-orange); transform: translateX(2px); }

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
	.markets-map { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.markets-map__group-list { columns: 3; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.markets-map__group-list { columns: 2; }
	.markets-map__label { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* ---------- Site search: toggle + dropdown bar */
/* ---------- Persistent header search bar (desktop) */
.site-header__search {
	position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center;
	width: clamp(160px, 16vw, 240px); flex-shrink: 1;
}
.site-header__search input[type="search"] {
	width: 100%; background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 999px;
	padding: 0.5rem 1rem; color: var(--c-text); font-size: 0.9rem; font-family: var(--font-body);
	transition: border-color 0.15s var(--ease), background 0.15s var(--ease);
}
.site-header__search input[type="search"]::placeholder { color: var(--c-muted); }
.site-header__search input[type="search"]:focus,
.site-header__search input[type="search"]:hover { outline: none; border-color: var(--c-orange); background: var(--c-dark-2); }

.search-toggle {
	display: none;
	background: none; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 8px;
	padding: 0.5rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--c-text);
	transition: border-color 0.15s var(--ease), color 0.15s var(--ease);
}
.search-toggle svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.search-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--c-orange); color: var(--c-orange); }
.search-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] { border-color: var(--c-orange); color: var(--c-orange); background: rgba(244, 122, 34, 0.1); }
@media (max-width: 1020px) {
	.site-header__search { display: none; }
	.search-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
}

.site-search-bar {
	position: fixed; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 99;
	background: rgba(8, 10, 12, 0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
	padding-block: 1.2rem;
}
.site-search-bar__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.site-search-bar .searchform { flex: 1; display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; }
.site-search-bar .searchform input[type="search"] {
	flex: 1; background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 0.7rem 1rem; color: var(--c-text); font-size: 1.05rem; font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.site-search-bar .searchform input[type="search"]:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--c-orange); }
.site-search-bar__close {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	background: none; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 8px;
	padding: 0.6rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--c-muted); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-search-bar__close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.site-search-bar__close:hover { border-color: var(--c-orange); color: var(--c-orange); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.site-search-bar { top: 72px; padding-block: 0.9rem; }
	.site-search-bar .searchform input[type="search"] { font-size: 0.95rem; }
}

/* ---------- Cross-linking blocks (Related Services / Explore by Vertical / Explore by Market) */
.related-links { margin-block: 2.4rem; padding-top: 2.2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.related-links__heading { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.related-links__pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }