/* =========================================================================
   XVERIANT — DESIGN SYSTEM
   Aesthetic direction: "Engineered trust" — calm authority, technical
   precision, editorial type hierarchy. Navy-dominant, surgical accents.
   ========================================================================= */

/* ---- 1. TOKENS ---------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand color (locked) */
  --navy:        #11203A;
  --navy-900:    #0B1426;   /* deepest layer / footer */
  --navy-800:    #0F1E36;   /* hero base */
  --navy-700:    #1A2E4F;   /* raised navy surfaces */
  --navy-600:    #25406B;   /* hairlines on navy */
  --blue:        #2563EB;   /* primary action */
  --blue-600:    #1D4FD7;   /* action hover */
  --blue-300:    #93B4FB;   /* on-navy links / glow */
  --red:         #DC2626;   /* RESERVED: only the "V" in xVeriant */
  --mist:        #EAF1F8;   /* light section ground */
  --mist-200:    #F4F8FC;   /* lightest tint */
  --slate:       #334155;   /* body text */
  --slate-500:   #5A6B84;   /* muted text */
  --slate-300:   #94A3B8;   /* captions on light */
  --line:        #DCE5EF;   /* borders on light */
  --white:       #FFFFFF;

  /* Functional status (not brand — operational signal only) */
  --signal:      #18B47A;   /* "nominal" live dot */

  /* Type */
  --font-display: "Sora", "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Fluid type scale (1.250 major-third, fluid 360 → 1440px) */
  --t-eyebrow: 0.78rem;
  --t-small:   0.875rem;
  --t-body:    1.0625rem;
  --t-lead:    clamp(1.125rem, 0.95rem + 0.7vw, 1.375rem);
  --t-h3:      clamp(1.3rem, 1.05rem + 1vw, 1.6rem);
  --t-h2:      clamp(1.85rem, 1.3rem + 2.3vw, 2.95rem);
  --t-h1:      clamp(2.5rem, 1.55rem + 3.9vw, 4.4rem);

  /* Space scale (4px base) */
  --s1: 0.25rem; --s2: 0.5rem;  --s3: 0.75rem; --s4: 1rem;
  --s5: 1.5rem;  --s6: 2rem;    --s7: 3rem;    --s8: 4rem;
  --s9: 6rem;    --s10: 8rem;

  /* Radius */
  --r-sm: 8px; --r: 14px; --r-lg: 22px; --r-pill: 999px;

  /* Elevation (navy-tinted, low-spread, layered) */
  --sh-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(17,32,58,.06), 0 2px 8px rgba(17,32,58,.05);
  --sh-2: 0 4px 12px rgba(17,32,58,.08), 0 14px 34px rgba(17,32,58,.09);
  --sh-3: 0 18px 50px rgba(11,20,38,.18);

  /* Layout */
  --maxw: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 0.5rem + 3vw, 3rem);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

/* ---- 2. RESET & BASE ---------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 600;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--t-h1); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h2 { font-size: var(--t-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--t-h3); }

p { max-width: 64ch; }
a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; }
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
::selection { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2.5px solid var(--blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---- 3. LAYOUT ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 7vw, 7rem); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 4.5rem); }
.ground-mist  { background: var(--mist); }
.ground-tint  { background: var(--mist-200); }
.ground-navy  { background: var(--navy); color: var(--mist); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s2);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-eyebrow);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.ground-navy .eyebrow { color: var(--blue-300); }
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 26px; height: 1.5px; background: currentColor; opacity: .6;
}

.section-head { max-width: 56ch; margin-bottom: var(--s7); }
.section-head h2 { margin-top: var(--s3); }
.section-head p  { margin-top: var(--s4); font-size: var(--t-lead); color: var(--slate-500); }
.ground-navy .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.ground-navy .section-head p  { color: #B7C6DC; }

/* ---- 4. WORDMARK -------------------------------------------------------- */
.wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline;
}
.wordmark .v { color: var(--red); }
.ground-navy .wordmark, .nav-dark .wordmark { color: #fff; }
.wordmark.sm { font-size: 1.18rem; }

/* ---- 5. BUTTONS --------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  --bg: var(--blue); --fg: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s3);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.98rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg); color: var(--fg);
  border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .2s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37,99,235,.28);
}
.btn:hover { background: var(--blue-600); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(37,99,235,.34); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn .arr { transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arr { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn--ghost {
  --bg: transparent; --fg: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--line); box-shadow: none;
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--mist); border-color: #C5D4E6; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: none; }

.btn--on-navy { --bg: #fff; --fg: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.28); }
.btn--on-navy:hover { background: var(--mist); }
.btn--ghost-navy {
  --bg: transparent; --fg: #fff; border-color: var(--navy-600); box-shadow: none;
}
.btn--ghost-navy:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-color: var(--blue-300); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow:none; }

/* ---- 6. CHIPS & PILLS --------------------------------------------------- */
.chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s2);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--white); color: var(--slate);
}
.ground-navy .chip {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border-color: var(--navy-600); color: #C7D5E8;
}
.chip .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue); }

/* ---- 7. CARDS ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.25rem);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .25s;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-2); border-color: #C9D8EA; }
.card .ico {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--mist); color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: var(--s5);
}
.card h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; }
.card p  { margin-top: var(--s3); color: var(--slate-500); font-size: 1rem; }

/* numbered "step" card variant for the service ladder */
.rung { position: relative; padding-left: var(--s8); }
.rung .num {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--blue);
  width: 2.4rem; height: 2.4rem; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
}

/* ---- 8. HERO ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 78% -10%, rgba(37,99,235,.30), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(80% 70% at 8% 110%, rgba(37,99,235,.12), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-900));
  color: var(--mist);
}
/* engineering blueprint grid — extremely subtle */
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(147,180,251,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(147,180,251,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 70% 0%, #000 35%, transparent 78%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 70% 0%, #000 35%, transparent 78%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.hero-stack {
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 6vw, 6.5rem);
}

.hero h1 {
  color: #fff; max-width: 22ch; line-height: 1.03;
  font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 1.7rem + 4.7vw, 5.25rem);
}
.hero h1 .accent { color: var(--blue-300); }
.hero-lead {
  margin-top: var(--s5); font-size: var(--t-lead);
  color: #B9C8DD; max-width: 62ch; line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero-cta { margin-top: var(--s7); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s4); }

.hero-trust {
  margin-top: var(--s7); padding-top: var(--s5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-600);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s3) var(--s6);
}
.hero-trust .lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7E92AE;
}
.hero-trust .frameworks { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s2); }

/* ---- 9. LIVE STATUS BAR (full-width, below hero text) ------------------ */
.console {
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 4.5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(26,46,79,.85), rgba(15,30,54,.92));
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-600);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.1rem,.7rem+1.3vw,1.6rem) clamp(1.4rem,.9rem+1.8vw,2.4rem);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.console-id {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s3);
  padding-bottom: clamp(.85rem,.6rem+1vw,1.2rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-600);
}
.console-id .live { margin-left: auto; }
.console-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.live {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--signal);
}
.live .pulse {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--signal);
  position: relative;
}
.live .pulse::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -5px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--signal); opacity: .7;
  animation: ping 2.4s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes ping {
  0%   { transform: scale(.5); opacity: .8; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
}
.console-metrics {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: stretch;
  padding-top: clamp(.95rem,.65rem+1vw,1.35rem);
}
.cm {
  flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 150px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.25rem,.8rem+2vw,3rem);
}
.cm:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.cm:last-child  { padding-right: 0; }
.cm + .cm { border-left: 1px solid var(--navy-600); }
.cm-k {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7E92AE;
}
.cm-v {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: #E7EEF8; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.cm-v.ok { color: var(--signal); }
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .console-metrics { padding-top: 0; }
  .cm { flex: 1 1 100%; padding-inline: 0; padding-top: var(--s5); }
  .cm + .cm { border-left: 0; }
  .cm-v { font-size: 1.08rem; }
}

/* ---- 10. SITE NAV ------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-block: var(--s4);
}
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s6); list-style: none; }
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--slate); position: relative; padding-block: 4px;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2px; width: 0;
  background: var(--blue); transition: width .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* dark nav (over hero) */
.nav-dark { background: rgba(11,20,38,.55); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.nav-dark .nav-links a { color: #C7D5E8; }
.nav-dark .nav-links a:hover { color: #fff; }

.nav-burger { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.nav-burger span { display:block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; margin: 4px 0; transition: .25s; }
.nav-dark .nav-burger { color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-burger { display: block; }
}

/* ---- 11. ANIMATION: staggered load ------------------------------------- */
[data-rise] {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: rise .9s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes rise { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
[data-rise="1"] { animation-delay: .05s; }
[data-rise="2"] { animation-delay: .16s; }
[data-rise="3"] { animation-delay: .28s; }
[data-rise="4"] { animation-delay: .40s; }
[data-rise="5"] { animation-delay: .54s; }
[data-rise="6"] { animation-delay: .70s; }

/* ---- 12. UTILITIES ------------------------------------------------------ */
.grid-3 { display: grid; gap: var(--s5); grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-2 { display: grid; gap: var(--s6); grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.stack > * + * { margin-top: var(--s4); }
.muted { color: var(--slate-500); }
.center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }

/* =========================================================================
   SECTION COMPONENTS — full homepage
   ========================================================================= */

/* ---- Problem band ------------------------------------------------------- */
.problem-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(2rem,1rem+4vw,4.5rem); align-items:center; }
@media(max-width:880px){ .problem-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.pain-list { list-style:none; display:grid; gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-lg); overflow:hidden; }
.pain-list li { background:var(--white); padding:1.1rem 1.35rem; display:flex; gap:1rem; align-items:flex-start; font-size:1rem; }
.pain-list li .x {
  flex:none; width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--mist);
  display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--slate-500); margin-top:1px;
}
.pain-list li b { color:var(--navy); font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; }
.relief {
  margin-top:var(--s5); padding:1.15rem 1.4rem; border-radius:var(--r);
  background:var(--navy); color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:500; display:flex; gap:.85rem; align-items:center; font-size:1.02rem;
}
.relief .tick { color:var(--blue-300); flex:none; }

/* ---- Service ladder ----------------------------------------------------- */
.ladder { position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--s6); }
@media(max-width:880px){ .ladder{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.ladder::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; top:2.2rem; left:8%; right:8%; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line) 12%,var(--line) 88%,transparent);
}
@media(max-width:880px){ .ladder::before{ display:none; } }
.step { position:relative; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-lg); padding:2rem 1.75rem; transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),border-color .25s; }
.step:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--sh-2); border-color:#C9D8EA; }
.step .badge {
  width:3rem; height:3rem; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; display:grid; place-items:center;
  font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:var(--s5); position:relative; z-index:1;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--white);
}
.step:nth-child(3) .badge { background:var(--blue); }
.step h3 { font-size:1.32rem; }
.step .role { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blue); display:block; margin-bottom:var(--s2); }
.step p { margin-top:var(--s3); color:var(--slate-500); }
.step ul { list-style:none; margin-top:var(--s4); display:grid; gap:.55rem; }
.step ul li { font-size:.94rem; padding-left:1.4rem; position:relative; color:var(--slate); }
.step ul li::before { content:"›"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--blue); font-weight:700; font-family:var(--font-display); }

/* ---- AI edge timeline --------------------------------------------------- */
.edge-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:clamp(2rem,1rem+4vw,5rem); align-items:center; }
@media(max-width:920px){ .edge-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.timeline { list-style:none; position:relative; padding-left:2.2rem; }
.timeline::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:7px; top:8px; bottom:8px; width:2px; background:var(--navy-600); }
.timeline li { position:relative; padding-bottom:2rem; }
.timeline li:last-child { padding-bottom:0; }
.timeline li::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-2.2rem; top:3px; width:16px; height:16px;
  border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy-800); border:2px solid var(--blue);
}
.timeline li:last-child::before { border-color:var(--signal); background:var(--signal); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(24,180,122,.18); }
.timeline .t { font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--blue-300); letter-spacing:.04em; }
.timeline .h { font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; color:#fff; font-size:1.08rem; margin-top:.15rem; }
.timeline .d { color:#A9BAD2; font-size:.95rem; margin-top:.3rem; max-width:46ch; }
.edge-kicker { margin-top:var(--s6); font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; color:#fff; font-size:1.15rem; }

/* ---- Stats strip -------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:var(--s5); }
@media(max-width:760px){ .stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
.stat { padding:1.25rem 0; }
.stat .n { font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(2rem,1.4rem+2.2vw,3rem); color:var(--navy); letter-spacing:-.03em; line-height:1; }
.stat .l { margin-top:.55rem; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--slate-500); }
.ground-navy .stat .n { color:#fff; }
.ground-navy .stat .l { color:#9FB2CB; }

/* ---- Lead-magnet tiers -------------------------------------------------- */
.tiers { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--s5); align-items:stretch; }
@media(max-width:880px){ .tiers{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.tier { display:flex; flex-direction:column; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-lg); padding:2rem 1.75rem; }
.tier.feature { border-color:var(--blue); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,.10),var(--sh-2); position:relative; }
.tier.feature .flag {
  position:absolute; top:-.8rem; left:1.75rem; background:var(--blue); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; padding:.3rem .7rem; border-radius:var(--r-pill);
}
.tier .step-n { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--slate-300); }
.tier h3 { margin-top:.5rem; font-size:1.25rem; }
.tier p { margin-top:.65rem; color:var(--slate-500); font-size:.97rem; flex:1; }
.tier .go { margin-top:var(--s5); }
.tier .go a { font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; color:var(--blue); display:inline-flex; gap:.4rem; align-items:center; }
.tier .go a:hover { gap:.7rem; }

/* ---- Local band --------------------------------------------------------- */
.local { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr; gap:clamp(2rem,1rem+4vw,4rem); align-items:center; }
@media(max-width:820px){ .local{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.local .map {
  aspect-ratio:4/3; border-radius:var(--r-lg); border:1px solid #C9BC9C;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, #F3ECDB, #E7DCC4 70%, #DED1B4);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; display:grid; place-items:center;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 60px rgba(120,100,60,.18);
}
.local .map::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(120,100,60,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(120,100,60,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:44px 44px;
}
.local .map .pin {
  position:relative; z-index:3; text-align:center;
  background:rgba(255,253,247,.92); border:1px solid #C9BC9C;
  border-radius:var(--r); padding:.85rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(80,64,30,.22); backdrop-filter:blur(1px);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:.15rem;
}
.local .map .pin .pin-ico { margin-bottom:.25rem; }
.local .map .pin .pin-t {
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.15rem;
  color:#11203A; letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.local .map .pin .pin-s {
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blue);
}
.local .map .ring {
  position:absolute; z-index:2; width:130px; height:130px;
  border:2px solid rgba(37,99,235,.45); border-radius:50%;
  animation:ping 3.4s var(--ease) infinite;
}

/* ---- Final CTA band ----------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band { text-align:center; }
.cta-band h2 { color:#fff; max-width:20ch; margin-inline:auto; }
.cta-band p { color:#B7C6DC; max-width:54ch; margin:var(--s5) auto 0; font-size:var(--t-lead); }
.cta-band .hero-cta { justify-content:center; margin-top:var(--s7); }

/* ---- Footer ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer { background:var(--navy-900); color:#9FB2CB; padding-block:var(--s8) var(--s6); }
.footer-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:var(--s6); }
@media(max-width:820px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media(max-width:520px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.footer .tagline { margin-top:var(--s4); font-size:.95rem; max-width:34ch; color:#8195AF; }
.footer h4 { font-family:var(--font-display); color:#fff; font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:var(--s4); }
.footer ul { list-style:none; display:grid; gap:.7rem; }
.footer ul a { color:#9FB2CB; font-size:.95rem; }
.footer ul a:hover { color:#fff; }
.footer-base { margin-top:var(--s7); padding-top:var(--s5); border-top:1px solid var(--navy-700); display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:var(--s4); justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; font-size:.85rem; color:#6F84A0; }
.footer-base .compliance { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.5rem; }
.footer-base .compliance span { border:1px solid var(--navy-700); border-radius:var(--r-pill); padding:.25rem .7rem; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.06em; }

/* ---- Accessible utility ------------------------------------------------- */
.sr-only {
  position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px;
  overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0 0 0 0); white-space:nowrap; border:0;
}

/* ---- Hero headline word rotator ---------------------------------------- */
.rotator { position:relative; display:inline-block; color:var(--blue-300); padding-right:.05em; font-size:1.07em; line-height:1; vertical-align:baseline; }
.rotator .sizer { visibility:hidden; display:inline-block; line-height:1; }   /* reserves width+height; zero reflow */
.rotator .rw {
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0; white-space:nowrap; line-height:1;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(.4em);
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.rotator .rw.is-active { opacity:1; transform:none; }
.rotator .rw.is-out    { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-.4em); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .rotator .rw { transition:none; }
}

/* ---- Brand logo (SVG lockup, themeable) -------------------------------- */
:root { --logo-red: var(--blue-300); }  /* logo accent = site light-blue (#93B4FB) */
.brand { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; color:var(--navy); }
.brand .xv-logo { height:44px; width:auto; display:block; transition:opacity .2s var(--ease); }
.brand:hover .xv-logo { opacity:.82; }
.nav-dark .brand, .footer .brand { color:#fff; }   /* white ink on navy surfaces */
.footer .brand .xv-logo { height:40px; }
.xv-mark { width:auto; display:block; color:var(--navy); }
@media (max-width:520px){ .brand .xv-logo { height:34px; } }

/* ---- Footer contact block ---------------------------------------------- */
.footer-contact { margin-top:var(--s5); display:grid; gap:var(--s2); }
.footer-contact .fc-phone {
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem;
  color:#fff; letter-spacing:.01em; width:max-content;
}
.footer-contact .fc-phone:hover { color:var(--blue-300); }
.footer-contact address {
  font-style:normal; font-size:.9rem; color:#8195AF; line-height:1.55;
}
.cta-call {
  margin-top:var(--s4); font-size:.95rem; color:#9FB2CB;
}
.cta-call a {
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; color:#fff;
}
.cta-call a:hover { color:var(--blue-300); }

/* =========================================================================
   INNER PAGES — compact hero, services, about, contact form
   ========================================================================= */
.hero--compact .hero-stack { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem,2rem+3vw,4.25rem); }
.hero--compact h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem,1.5rem+2.6vw,3.4rem); max-width: 22ch; line-height:1.06;
}
.page-sub { margin-top: var(--s5); font-size: var(--t-lead); color:#B9C8DD; max-width:60ch; line-height:1.6; }
.nav-links a.is-current { color:#fff; }
.nav-links a.is-current::after { width:100%; }

/* breadcrumb-ish kicker reused = .eyebrow */

/* ---- Services ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.svc-cat + .svc-cat { margin-top: clamp(3rem,2rem+4vw,5.5rem); }
.svc-cat .cat-head { max-width:60ch; margin-bottom: var(--s6); }
.svc-cat .cat-head h2 { margin-top:.6rem; }
.svc-cat .cat-head p { margin-top:.7rem; color:var(--slate-500); font-size:1.02rem; }
.svc-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--s5); }
@media (max-width:880px){ .svc-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .svc-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.svc {
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .25s;
}
.svc:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--sh-2); border-color:#C9D8EA; }
.svc h3 { font-size:1.1rem; }
.svc p { margin-top:.5rem; color:var(--slate-500); font-size:.95rem; }

/* ---- About values ------------------------------------------------------ */
.value-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--s5); }
@media (max-width:880px){ .value-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---- Contact ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr; gap:clamp(2rem,1rem+4vw,4.5rem); align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.form { display:grid; gap:var(--s5); }
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:var(--s4); }
@media (max-width:560px){ .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.field { display:grid; gap:.45rem; }
.field label { font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--navy); }
.field .req { color:var(--blue); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:1rem; color:var(--slate);
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:.82rem .9rem; width:100%; transition:border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.field textarea { min-height:130px; resize:vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline:0; border-color:var(--blue); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,.15);
}
.form-actions { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--s5); flex-wrap:wrap; }
.form-actions .fineprint { font-size:.85rem; color:var(--slate-500); }
.form-note { font-size:.93rem; padding:1rem 1.15rem; border-radius:var(--r-sm); display:none; }
.form-note.show { display:block; }
.form-note.ok  { background:rgba(24,180,122,.10); color:#0F7A52; border:1px solid rgba(24,180,122,.32); }
.form-note.err { background:#FEF2F2; color:#B42318; border:1px solid #FECACA; }
.contact-card {
  background:var(--mist); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg); padding:clamp(1.5rem,1rem+1.5vw,2.25rem);
}
.contact-card h3 { font-size:1.15rem; }
.contact-card .row { margin-top:var(--s5); }
.contact-card .row:first-of-type { margin-top:var(--s6); }
.contact-card .k { font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:.74rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--slate-500); }
.contact-card .v { margin-top:.3rem; font-size:1rem; color:var(--navy); }
.contact-card .v a { font-weight:600; }
.contact-card address { font-style:normal; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.55; margin-top:.3rem; }

/* ---- Metroplex map tile ------------------------------------------------- */
.local .map .map-embed {
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0;
  z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
}

/* ---- Honeypot (spam trap) ---------------------------------------------- */
.hp { position:absolute !important; left:-9999px !important; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; }

/* ---- Nav account actions (Log in / Get started) ---- */
.nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--s3);}
.btn--nav{padding:.6rem 1.15rem;font-size:.9rem;box-shadow:none;}
.btn--nav:hover{box-shadow:none;transform:translateY(-1px);}
@media (max-width:760px){.nav-actions{gap:var(--s2);}.btn--nav{padding:.55rem .95rem;font-size:.85rem;}}