/* =========================================================
   WattDrive — style.css
   Brand: #F0491B / #B93318 / #FF7A45
   Type : Archivo (display) · IBM Plex Sans (body) · IBM Plex Mono (data)
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- 1. TOKENS ---------- */
:root{
  --brand:#F0491B;
  --brand-dark:#B93318;
  --brand-light:#FF7A45;
  --brand-tint:#FDEEE8;

  --ink:#101014;
  --ink-2:#26262C;
  --body:#5C5C66;
  --muted:#8A8A95;
  --line:#E7E5E2;
  --line-soft:#F0EEEB;

  --bg:#FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft:#FAF8F6;
  --bg-warm:#F6F3F0;
  --peach:#FDF1EB;
  --mist:#EDF2F6;
  --dark:#0B0B0D;

  --shadow-sm:0 2px 10px rgba(16,16,20,.05);
  --shadow-md:0 10px 30px rgba(16,16,20,.07);
  --shadow-lg:0 24px 60px rgba(16,16,20,.10);

  --r-xs:4px; --r-sm:6px; --r-md:10px; --r-lg:18px; --r-full:999px;

  --container:1200px;
  --gutter:clamp(18px,4vw,40px);
  --section-y:clamp(56px,7vw,90px);

  --f-display:"Archivo","IBM Plex Sans",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --f-body:"IBM Plex Sans",system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  --f-mono:"IBM Plex Mono",ui-monospace,monospace;

  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --header-h:66px;
}

/* ---------- 2. RESET ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}
html:focus-within{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--body);
  font-family:var(--f-body);
  font-size:clamp(14px,.55vw + 12px,15.5px);
  line-height:1.62;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img,svg{max-width:100%;display:block;}
img{height:auto;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
button{font:inherit;color:inherit;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;}
ul,ol{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;}
h1,h2,h3,h4{margin:0;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--f-display);line-height:1.16;letter-spacing:-.015em;}
p{margin:0;}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--brand);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:2px;}

.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--container);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gutter);}

.skip-link{
  position:fixed;top:-60px;left:16px;z-index:1200;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;
  padding:10px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);transition:top .25s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus-visible{top:14px;}

/* ---------- 3. LOADER ---------- */
.loader{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:2000;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:#fff;transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),visibility .5s;
}
.loader.is-done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;}
.loader__mark{display:grid;justify-items:center;gap:22px;color:var(--ink);}
.loader__logo{
  width:auto;height:46px;max-width:220px;object-fit:contain;
  animation:pulse 1.6s var(--ease) infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes pulse{from{opacity:.55;transform:scale(.97);}to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}}
.loader__bar{display:block;width:150px;height:2px;background:var(--line);overflow:hidden;border-radius:2px;}
.loader__bar i{display:block;height:100%;width:40%;background:var(--brand);animation:slide 1.1s var(--ease) infinite;}
@keyframes slide{0%{transform:translateX(-110%);}100%{transform:translateX(280%);}}

/* ---------- 4. CURSOR + PROGRESS ---------- */
.cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:1500;pointer-events:none;border-radius:50%;opacity:0;}
.cursor-dot{width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--brand);transform:translate(-50%,-50%);}
.cursor-ring{
  width:34px;height:34px;border:1.5px solid rgba(240,73,27,.55);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);transition:width .25s var(--ease),height .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.cursor-ring.is-hot{width:52px;height:52px;background:rgba(240,73,27,.10);border-color:var(--brand);}
@media (hover:none),(pointer:coarse){.cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{display:none;}}

.scroll-progress{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:0;z-index:1100;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brand-dark),var(--brand),var(--brand-light));
  background-size:200% 100%;animation:grad 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes grad{to{background-position:200% 0;}}

/* ---------- 5. BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn{
  --btn-bg:var(--brand);--btn-fg:#fff;
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:13px 22px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em;
  background:var(--btn-bg);color:var(--btn-fg);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease);
  will-change:transform;overflow:hidden;
}
.btn i{font-size:.82em;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn:hover i{transform:translateX(3px);}
.btn--primary{box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(240,73,27,.22);}
.btn--primary:hover{background:var(--brand-dark);box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(240,73,27,.30);}
.btn--ghost{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--brand);color:var(--brand);}
.btn--outline{background:transparent;color:var(--brand);border:1px solid var(--brand);}
.btn--outline:hover{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.btn--sm{padding:10px 18px;font-size:.83rem;}

/* ---------- 6. HEADER ---------- */
.header{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:box-shadow .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease);
}
.header.is-stuck{border-bottom-color:var(--line-soft);box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(16,16,20,.06);}
.header__inner{height:var(--header-h);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;}

.brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:var(--ink);}
.brand__mark{width:38px;height:24px;color:var(--ink);}
.brand__word{
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.02rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);
}
.brand--light,.brand--light .brand__mark,.brand--light .brand__word{color:#fff;}

/* real logo image */
.brand__img{
  height:34px;width:auto;max-width:200px;object-fit:contain;
  transition:opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover .brand__img{opacity:.82;}
/* white chip behind the logo on dark backgrounds (needed for a JPG,
   which has no transparency). Delete this rule if you supply a
   transparent PNG/SVG named logo.png / logo.svg instead. */
.brand__img--chip{
  background:#fff;padding:6px 10px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);height:44px;
}

.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(14px,2vw,28px);}
.nav__list{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(12px,1.6vw,26px);}
.nav__item{position:relative;}
.nav__link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  font-size:.86rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2);
  padding:8px 0;position:relative;transition:color .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav__link i{font-size:.62rem;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.nav__link::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:2px;height:2px;width:0;background:var(--brand);
  transition:width .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav__link:hover{color:var(--brand);}
.nav__link:hover::after,.nav__link.is-active::after{width:100%;}
.nav__link.is-active{color:var(--ink);}

.drop{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 12px);left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,8px);
  min-width:246px;padding:8px;border-radius:var(--r-md);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease),visibility .25s;
}
.nav__item.has-drop:hover .drop,.nav__item.has-drop.is-open .drop{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translate(-50%,0);}
.nav__item.has-drop:hover .nav__link i{transform:rotate(180deg);}
.drop a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink-2);transition:background .2s var(--ease),color .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.drop a i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.85rem;width:16px;text-align:center;}
.drop a:hover{background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand-dark);transform:translateX(3px);}

.burger{display:none;width:40px;height:40px;padding:9px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;}
.burger span{display:block;height:2px;width:100%;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),opacity .25s var(--ease);}
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(9px) rotate(45deg);}
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg);}

/* ---------- 7. HERO ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;padding-top:calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(28px,5vw,56px));padding-bottom:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);background:var(--bg-soft);}
.hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 34% 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FBF9F7 0%,#F6F3F0 100%);z-index:0;
}
.hero__grid{position:relative;z-index:2;min-height:clamp(290px,30vw,380px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
.hero__copy{max-width:520px;padding-block:clamp(6px,2vw,26px);}
.hero__title{
  font-size:clamp(2.05rem,4.2vw,3.35rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.1;color:var(--ink);
}
.hero__sub{margin-top:18px;font-size:clamp(.95rem,1.05vw,1.06rem);color:var(--body);}
.hero__actions{margin-top:30px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;}

.hero__media{
  position:absolute;top:calc(var(--header-h) + 6px);right:0;
  width:min(58%,830px);height:clamp(300px,36vw,470px);z-index:1;
}
.hero__frame{position:relative;width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:var(--r-lg) 0 0 var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;background:#1b1b1f;}
.hero__frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.04);transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease);}
.hero__media:hover .hero__frame img{transform:scale(1.08);}
.hero__frame-line{
  position:absolute;left:14px;top:14px;bottom:14px;width:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--brand),transparent);
}
.hero__frame::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(246,243,240,.62) 0%,rgba(246,243,240,.14) 14%,transparent 26%);
}

/* stats */
.stats{
  position:relative;z-index:5;margin-top:clamp(20px,2.6vw,34px);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.stat{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:clamp(18px,2.2vw,26px) clamp(14px,2vw,26px);position:relative;}
.stat + .stat::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:24%;bottom:24%;width:1px;background:var(--line);}
.stat__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;flex:none;
  color:var(--brand);font-size:1.18rem;transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.stat:hover .stat__icon{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);}
.stat__text{display:grid;line-height:1.2;}
.stat__text b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:clamp(1.12rem,1.5vw,1.42rem);font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.stat__text small{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px;}

/* ---------- 8. SECTION SHELLS ---------- */
.section{padding-block:var(--section-y);}
.section--what{background:var(--bg-soft);padding-top:clamp(40px,5vw,64px);}
.section--process{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.section--trusted{background:var(--bg-soft);padding-top:clamp(30px,3.5vw,46px);}
.section--testimonials{background:var(--bg);}
.section--chargers{background:var(--bg);padding-top:clamp(24px,3vw,40px);}

.eyebrow-title{
  text-align:center;font-size:clamp(.92rem,1.15vw,1.05rem);font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);
  margin-bottom:clamp(30px,3.6vw,48px);position:relative;padding-bottom:14px;
}
.eyebrow-title::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:0;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:44px;height:2px;background:var(--brand);
}
.kicker{
  display:inline-block;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:14px;
}

/* ---------- 9. WHAT WE DO ---------- */
.cards-4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.6vw,22px);}
.card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px) clamp(18px,2vw,26px);text-align:center;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.card__icon{height:64px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--ink-2);}
.card__icon svg{height:58px;width:auto;transition:transform .45s var(--ease);}
.card:hover .card__icon svg{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);}
.card__title{font-size:.98rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:10px;}
.card__text{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.66;}

/* ---------- 10. WHY CHOOSE US ---------- */
.why{position:relative;background:var(--dark);color:#fff;overflow:hidden;padding-block:clamp(48px,6vw,74px);}
.why__bg{position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 0;width:min(48%,640px);}
.why__bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.62;}
.why__bg::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(11,11,13,.55) 0%,rgba(11,11,13,.75) 55%,var(--dark) 100%);
}
.why__dots{
  position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:38%;height:100%;opacity:.5;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.28) 1px,transparent 1.2px);
  background-size:26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 30%,#000 20%,transparent 72%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 30%,#000 20%,transparent 72%);
}
.why__grid{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.25fr);gap:clamp(28px,4vw,64px);align-items:center;}
.why__title{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.5vw,2rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.24;}
.why__text{margin-top:16px;font-size:.86rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);max-width:330px;line-height:1.75;}

.why__features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(22px,3vw,38px) clamp(20px,3vw,44px);}
.feat{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;}
.feat__icon{
  flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  border:1px solid rgba(240,73,27,.55);color:var(--brand);font-size:1.05rem;
  background:rgba(240,73,27,.08);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease);
}
.feat:hover .feat__icon{transform:translateY(-4px);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.feat h3{color:#fff;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:7px;}
.feat p{font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);line-height:1.65;max-width:250px;}

/* ---------- 11. PROCESS ---------- */
.process{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;align-items:start;gap:0;}
.step{text-align:center;padding-inline:clamp(6px,1vw,16px);}
.step__badge{position:relative;display:inline-grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:20px;}
.step__disc{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:clamp(62px,6vw,74px);height:clamp(62px,6vw,74px);
  border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink-2);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.step__disc svg{width:60%;}
.step:hover .step__disc{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:var(--brand);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(240,73,27,.14);}
.step__num{
  position:absolute;top:-4px;left:-12px;z-index:2;
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.66rem;font-weight:600;
}
.step__title{font-size:.92rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:9px;}
.step__text{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.6;max-width:210px;margin-inline:auto;}
.step__link{
  align-self:start;margin-top:clamp(28px,3vw,34px);color:var(--muted);font-size:.72rem;
  position:relative;padding-inline:clamp(4px,1.4vw,18px);
}
.step__link::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:calc(100% - 2px);top:50%;width:clamp(20px,4vw,64px);
  border-top:1px dashed var(--line);
}
.step__link::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:calc(100% - 2px);top:50%;width:clamp(20px,4vw,64px);
  border-top:1px dashed var(--line);
}

/* ---------- 12. TRUSTED BY ---------- */
.logos{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);align-items:center;
  gap:clamp(16px,3vw,40px);
}
.logo-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:7px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.72;color:#1B1B20;
  transition:filter .35s var(--ease),opacity .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.logo-item:hover{filter:grayscale(0);opacity:1;transform:translateY(-3px);}
.logo-item__word{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.02em;font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.32rem);}
.logo-item__word--dlf{letter-spacing:.06em;}
.logo-item__tick{color:#1B1B20;font-size:1.15rem;transform:rotate(-90deg) translateX(2px);}
.logo-item__word--godrej{font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;font-style:italic;font-weight:700;}
.logo-item__rule{width:1px;height:20px;background:#1B1B20;opacity:.4;}
.logo-item__sub{font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.22em;font-weight:600;color:#3A3A42;}
.logo-item__word--prestige{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(.95rem,1.3vw,1.18rem);}
.logo-item__crown{color:var(--brand);font-size:1rem;}
.logo-item__bars{font-size:.9rem;color:#1B1B20;}
.logo-item__word--brigade{letter-spacing:.08em;}
.logo-item__word--lodha{letter-spacing:.1em;font-weight:700;}

/* ---------- 13. SOCIETIES ---------- */
.societies{background:var(--bg-warm);}
.societies__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.86fr) minmax(0,1.14fr);align-items:stretch;}
.societies__copy{display:flex;align-items:center;padding-block:clamp(38px,4.6vw,62px);}
.societies__inner{
  width:100%;
  padding-left:max(var(--gutter),calc((100vw - var(--container)) / 2));
  padding-right:clamp(20px,3vw,48px);
}
.kicker--brand{margin-bottom:8px;}
.societies__title{font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.2vw,1.8rem);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:26px;}
.benefits{display:grid;gap:18px;margin-bottom:28px;}
.benefit{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;}
.benefit__icon{
  flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  border:1px solid rgba(240,73,27,.4);background:#fff;color:var(--brand);font-size:.9rem;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease);
}
.benefit:hover .benefit__icon{transform:translateY(-3px);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.benefit h3{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:5px;}
.benefit p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.6;}
.societies__media{position:relative;min-height:clamp(280px,32vw,420px);overflow:hidden;}
.societies__media img{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-5%;width:100%;height:110%;object-fit:cover;will-change:transform;}

/* ---------- 14. TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.tst{position:relative;padding-inline:clamp(0px,3vw,46px);}
.tst__viewport{overflow:hidden;padding:6px 4px 10px;}
.tst__track{display:flex;gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,24px);transition:transform .6s var(--ease);will-change:transform;}
.quote{
  flex:0 0 calc((100% - (2 * clamp(14px,1.8vw,24px))) / 3);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.quote:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.quote__mark{color:var(--ink);font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:12px;display:block;}
.quote__text{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.72;min-height:4.4em;}
.quote__person{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:20px;}
.avatar{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex:none;background:var(--line-soft);}
.quote__person b{display:block;font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.87rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);}
.quote__person small{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted);}
.stars{margin-top:12px;display:flex;gap:3px;color:var(--brand);font-size:.72rem;}
.tst__nav{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:4;
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.72rem;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:background .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.tst__nav:hover{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;border-color:var(--brand);}
.tst__nav--prev{left:0;}
.tst__nav--next{right:0;}
.tst__nav--prev:hover{transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(-2px);}
.tst__nav--next:hover{transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(2px);}

/* ---------- 15. CHARGERS ---------- */
.chargers{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.6vw,20px);}
.charger{
  position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,.9fr);
  gap:10px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px) 0 clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px) clamp(20px,2.4vw,30px);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.charger:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.charger--ac{background:var(--peach);}
.charger--dc{background:var(--mist);}
.charger__title{font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.35vw,1.2rem);font-weight:700;}
.charger__spec{font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-2);margin-top:4px;font-weight:500;}
.charger__spec span{color:var(--brand);font-weight:600;}
.charger__spec--plain{color:var(--ink-2);}
.ticks{display:grid;gap:10px;margin:20px 0 22px;}
.ticks li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.81rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.5;}
.ticks i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.85rem;margin-top:2px;flex:none;}
.charger__media{position:relative;min-height:230px;}
.charger__media img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;
  transition:transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.charger:hover .charger__media img{transform:scale(1.05);}

/* ---------- 16. FOOTER ---------- */
.footer{background:#0E0E11;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);padding-top:clamp(38px,4.4vw,56px);}
.footer__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.35fr .85fr 1fr 1.15fr 1.15fr;
  gap:clamp(22px,3vw,40px);padding-bottom:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px);
}
.footer__blurb{margin-top:16px;font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.7;max-width:260px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);}
.socials{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:20px;}
.socials a{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:#fff;font-size:.8rem;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.socials a:hover{background:var(--brand);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.footer__col h4{
  color:#fff;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.footer__col ul{display:grid;gap:9px;}
.footer__col a,.contact li{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);transition:color .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);}
.footer__col ul a:hover{color:var(--brand-light);transform:translateX(3px);display:inline-block;}
.contact li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;line-height:1.55;}
.contact i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.78rem;margin-top:4px;flex:none;}
.map{border-radius:var(--r-xs);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.map__svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}
.footer__bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);}
.footer__bottom-inner{padding-block:16px;}
.footer__bottom p{font-size:.76rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}

/* ---------- 17. WHATSAPP ---------- */
.wa{
  position:fixed;right:clamp(14px,2vw,26px);bottom:clamp(14px,2vw,22px);z-index:900;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:11px 18px 11px 11px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  background:var(--brand);color:#fff;font-size:.83rem;font-weight:600;
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(240,73,27,.34);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease);
}
.wa:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:var(--brand-dark);}
.wa__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;color:#25D366;font-size:.95rem;
}

/* ---------- 18. REVEAL ---------- */
[data-reveal]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);}
[data-reveal].is-in{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease);}
.reveal-text .word{display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);}

/* ---------- 19. RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width:1180px){
  .hero__media{width:54%;}
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr;row-gap:34px;}
}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .burger{display:flex;}
  .nav{
    position:fixed;top:var(--header-h);left:0;right:0;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;
    padding:14px var(--gutter) 26px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
    max-height:calc(100vh - var(--header-h));overflow-y:auto;
    clip-path:inset(0 0 100% 0);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
    transition:clip-path .45s var(--ease),opacity .3s var(--ease),visibility .45s;
  }
  .nav.is-open{clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0);opacity:1;visibility:visible;}
  .nav__list{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;}
  .nav__item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);}
  .nav__link{width:100%;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px 2px;font-size:.95rem;}
  .nav__link::after{display:none;}
  .drop{
    position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;min-width:0;
    background:transparent;border:0;box-shadow:none;padding:0 0 10px;
    display:none;
  }
  .nav__item.has-drop.is-open .drop{display:block;transform:none;}
  .nav__item.has-drop.is-open .nav__link i{transform:rotate(180deg);}
  .nav__cta{margin-top:18px;justify-content:center;}

  .brand__img{height:30px;}
  .hero{padding-bottom:clamp(26px,4vw,40px);}
  .hero__media{position:relative;top:auto;right:auto;width:100%;height:clamp(240px,44vw,330px);margin-top:26px;}
  .hero__frame{border-radius:var(--r-lg);}
  .hero__frame::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(246,243,240,.5),transparent 40%);}
  .hero__copy{max-width:none;}

  .cards-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .why__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .why__bg{width:100%;}
  .why__bg::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(11,11,13,.62),rgba(11,11,13,.9));}
  .why__text{max-width:520px;}

  .process{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:38px 10px;}
  .step__link{display:none;}

  .logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;}
  .societies__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .societies__inner{max-width:none;margin:0;padding-inline:var(--gutter);}
  .societies__media{min-height:clamp(240px,46vw,340px);}

  .quote{flex:0 0 calc((100% - clamp(14px,1.8vw,24px)) / 2);}
}

@media (max-width:760px){
  :root{--section-y:clamp(44px,9vw,60px);}
  .stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .stat:nth-child(3)::before,.stat:nth-child(odd)::before{display:none;}
  .stat:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .why__features{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .chargers{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .charger{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:clamp(20px,4vw,26px);}
  .charger__media{min-height:200px;margin:16px calc(-1 * clamp(20px,4vw,26px)) calc(-1 * clamp(20px,4vw,26px));}
  .quote{flex:0 0 100%;}
  .tst{padding-inline:0;}
  .tst__nav--prev{left:-6px;}
  .tst__nav--next{right:-6px;}
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .footer__brand,.footer__col--map{grid-column:1 / -1;}
  .wa span:not(.wa__icon){display:none;}
}

@media (max-width:520px){
  .cards-4{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .process{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .hero__actions .btn{flex:1 1 auto;justify-content:center;}
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .wa{padding:12px;font-size:0;gap:0;}
}

@media (min-width:1700px){
  :root{--container:1320px;}
  .hero__media{width:min(56%,940px);}
}

/* ---------- 20. MOTION PREFERENCES ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:.001ms !important;scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
  [data-reveal],.reveal-text .word{opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important;}
  .cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{display:none;}
}

/* ---------- 21. PRINT ---------- */
@media print{
  .header,.wa,.loader,.cursor-dot,.cursor-ring,.scroll-progress,.tst__nav{display:none !important;}
  body{background:#fff;}
}

/* =========================================================
   22. INNER PAGES — SHARED COMPONENTS  (about.html …)
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- current item inside a nav dropdown ---- */
.drop a.is-current{background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand-dark);font-weight:600;}

/* ---- page hero band ---- */
.page-hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding-top:calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(38px,5vw,58px));
  padding-bottom:clamp(38px,5vw,58px);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FBF9F7 0%,#F4F1ED 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.page-hero__copy{max-width:min(54%,620px);}

/* right-hand image panel, bleeds to the viewport edge */
.page-hero__media{
  position:absolute;z-index:2;right:0;
  top:calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(16px,2vw,26px));
  bottom:clamp(16px,2vw,26px);
  width:min(42%,600px);
}
.page-hero__frame{
  position:relative;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--r-lg) 0 0 var(--r-lg);background:#1b1b1f;
}
.page-hero__frame img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transform:scale(1.04);transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease);
}
.page-hero__media:hover .page-hero__frame img{transform:scale(1.08);}
.page-hero__frame::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(244,241,237,.7) 0%,rgba(244,241,237,.16) 16%,transparent 30%);
}
.page-hero__line{
  position:absolute;left:14px;top:14px;bottom:14px;width:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--brand),transparent);
}
.page-hero__chip{
  position:absolute;left:-26px;bottom:24px;z-index:3;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;
  padding:12px 18px 12px 12px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.page-hero__chip-icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:36px;height:36px;flex:none;
  border-radius:var(--r-xs);background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand);font-size:1rem;
}
.page-hero__chip span{display:grid;line-height:1.2;}
.page-hero__chip b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.06rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);}
.page-hero__chip small{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);}
.page-hero__dots{
  position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:56%;height:100%;opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(240,73,27,.22) 1px,transparent 1.2px);
  background-size:24px 24px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(110% 80% at 100% 20%,#000 10%,transparent 70%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(110% 80% at 100% 20%,#000 10%,transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.page-hero__title{
  font-size:clamp(1.85rem,3.6vw,3rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.12;
  max-width:16ch;
}
.page-hero__sub{
  margin-top:18px;max-width:62ch;
  font-size:clamp(.92rem,1vw,1.03rem);color:var(--body);line-height:1.72;
}
.crumbs{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-bottom:18px;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);
}
.crumbs i{font-size:.52rem;color:var(--line);}
.crumbs a{color:var(--muted);transition:color .25s var(--ease);}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--brand);}
.crumbs span{color:var(--ink);}

/* ---- generic split (copy + media) ---- */
.split{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(0,.98fr);
  gap:clamp(28px,4vw,58px);align-items:center;
}
.split__title{font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.2vw,1.85rem);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:20px;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.split__text{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.78;margin-bottom:16px;max-width:56ch;}
.split .btn{margin-top:10px;}
.split__media{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;
  min-height:clamp(260px,30vw,400px);background:var(--bg-warm);
}
.split__media img{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-5%;width:100%;height:110%;
  object-fit:cover;will-change:transform;
}
.split__badge{
  position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:2;
  display:grid;gap:2px;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.split__badge b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);line-height:1;}
.split__badge small{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);}

.section--story{background:var(--bg);}
.stats--about{margin-top:clamp(34px,4vw,54px);}

.section-lead{
  max-width:64ch;margin:-18px auto clamp(30px,3.4vw,42px);text-align:center;
  font-size:.88rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.75;
}

/* ---- three-up cards ---- */
.section--purpose{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.cards-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,22px);}
.card--tall{text-align:left;padding:clamp(26px,2.6vw,34px) clamp(22px,2.2vw,30px);}
.card__badge{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:46px;height:46px;margin-bottom:20px;
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);border:1px solid rgba(240,73,27,.35);
  background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand);font-size:1.05rem;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease);
}
.card--tall:hover .card__badge{transform:translateY(-4px);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.card--tall .card__title{font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:12px;}
.card--tall .card__text{font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.75;}
.ticks--tight{margin:0;gap:9px;}
.ticks--tight li{font-size:.83rem;}

/* ---- timeline ---- */
.section--timeline{background:var(--bg);}
.timeline{
  position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  gap:clamp(14px,2vw,26px);
}
/* the horizontal rail every marker sits on */
.timeline::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:5px;right:5px;top:38px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line),var(--brand-light) 45%,var(--line));
}
.tl{position:relative;padding-top:58px;}
.tl__year{
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--brand);letter-spacing:.05em;
}
.tl::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:32px;z-index:2;
  width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--brand);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease);
}
.tl:hover::before{transform:scale(1.3);background:var(--brand);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(240,73,27,.12);}
.tl__body h3{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.tl__body p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.68;}

/* ---- team ---- */
.section--team{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.team{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,22px);}
.member{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:clamp(16px,1.8vw,20px);text-align:center;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.member:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.member__photo{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-xs);overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:1/1;background:var(--line-soft);margin-bottom:16px;
}
.member__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.member:hover .member__photo img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.member__link{
  position:absolute;right:10px;bottom:10px;z-index:2;
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:var(--ink);font-size:.8rem;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px);
  transition:opacity .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease);
}
.member:hover .member__link,.member__link:focus-visible{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.member__link:hover{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.member__name{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:3px;}
.member__role{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:10px;}
.member__bio{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.65;}

/* ---- certifications (dark band) ---- */
.certs{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--dark);color:#fff;padding-block:clamp(48px,6vw,76px);}
.certs__dots{
  position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 0;width:46%;opacity:.45;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.3) 1px,transparent 1.2px);
  background-size:26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(110% 80% at 0% 40%,#000 15%,transparent 72%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(110% 80% at 0% 40%,#000 15%,transparent 72%);
}
.certs__grid{
  position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(0,1.28fr);
  gap:clamp(30px,4vw,62px);align-items:center;
}
.certs__title{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.42rem,2.4vw,1.95rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.24;}
.certs__text{margin:16px 0 26px;font-size:.86rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);line-height:1.75;max-width:44ch;}
.certs__list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,20px);}
.cert{
  padding:clamp(18px,2vw,22px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.cert:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.075);border-color:rgba(240,73,27,.5);}
.cert__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;margin-bottom:14px;
  border-radius:var(--r-xs);border:1px solid rgba(240,73,27,.5);
  background:rgba(240,73,27,.1);color:var(--brand);font-size:.95rem;
}
.cert h3{color:#fff;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:7px;}
.cert p{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);line-height:1.6;}

/* ---- oem strip ---- */
.section--oem{background:var(--bg-soft);}

/* ---- press ---- */
.section--press{background:var(--bg);}
.press{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,20px);}
.press-card{
  display:grid;gap:12px;align-content:start;
  padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.press-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.press-card__source{
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);
}
.press-card__title{font-size:.98rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.42;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.press-card__meta{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;
  font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);
}
.press-card__meta i{color:var(--ink);font-size:.72rem;transition:transform .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease);}
.press-card:hover .press-card__meta i{transform:translate(2px,-2px);color:var(--brand);}

/* ---- closing CTA band ---- */
.cta-band{background:var(--bg-warm);border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);padding-block:clamp(38px,4.6vw,58px);}
.cta-band__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:clamp(20px,3vw,44px);flex-wrap:wrap;}
.cta-band__title{font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.6rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.cta-band__text{margin-top:10px;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.7;max-width:56ch;}
.cta-band__actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}

/* ---- inner-page responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  /* hero photo drops below the copy */
  .page-hero{padding-bottom:0;}
  .page-hero__copy{max-width:none;}
  .page-hero__media{
    position:relative;right:auto;top:auto;bottom:auto;
    width:100%;height:clamp(230px,42vw,320px);
    margin-top:clamp(26px,4vw,38px);
  }
  .page-hero__frame{border-radius:var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;}
  .page-hero__frame::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(244,241,237,.45),transparent 34%);}
  .page-hero__chip{left:auto;right:18px;bottom:18px;}

  /* journey rail becomes a swipeable track */
  .timeline{
    display:flex;overflow-x:auto;gap:26px;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    padding-bottom:12px;margin-inline:calc(-1 * var(--gutter));
    padding-inline:var(--gutter);scrollbar-width:thin;
  }
  .timeline::before{display:none;}
  .tl{flex:0 0 min(74%,270px);scroll-snap-align:start;}
  .tl::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:14px;right:-26px;top:38px;height:1px;background:var(--line);
  }
  .tl:last-child::after{display:none;}

  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .split__media{min-height:clamp(240px,44vw,320px);}
  .cards-3{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .team{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .certs__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .certs__list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .certs__text{max-width:60ch;}
}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .press{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .tl{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px;}
  .cta-band__inner{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}
  .page-hero__title{max-width:none;}
  .page-hero__chip{padding:10px 14px 10px 10px;}
  .tl{flex:0 0 min(80%,240px);}
}

@media (max-width:520px){
  .team{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .certs__list{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .cta-band__actions .btn{flex:1 1 auto;justify-content:center;}
}

/* =========================================================
   23. SOLUTIONS PAGE
   ========================================================= */

.container--narrow{max-width:900px;}

/* ---- segment selector ---- */
.section--segments{background:var(--bg);}
.segments{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.6vw,20px);}
.segment{
  display:grid;align-content:start;gap:10px;
  padding:clamp(22px,2.3vw,28px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.segment:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--brand);}
.segment--active{border-color:rgba(240,73,27,.45);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--brand-tint));}
.segment__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:44px;height:44px;margin-bottom:6px;
  border-radius:var(--r-xs);background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand);font-size:1.05rem;
  transition:background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.segment:hover .segment__icon{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px);}
.segment h3{font-size:.97rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.segment p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.66;}
.segment__go{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:4px;
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--brand);
}
.segment__go i{font-size:.72rem;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.segment:hover .segment__go i{transform:translateX(4px);}

/* ---- reversed split ---- */
.split--rev .split__media{order:-1;}

/* ---- three pillars ---- */
.section--residential{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.pillars{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,22px);
  margin-top:clamp(34px,4vw,54px);
}
.pillar{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:clamp(24px,2.4vw,30px);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.pillar__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:46px;height:46px;margin-bottom:18px;
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);border:1px solid rgba(240,73,27,.35);
  background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand);font-size:1.05rem;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover .pillar__icon{transform:translateY(-4px);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.pillar h3{font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:11px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.pillar > p{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.72;margin-bottom:18px;}
.pillar .ticks{margin:0;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);}

/* ---- horizontal flow rail ---- */
.section--flow{background:var(--bg);}
.flow{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:clamp(12px,1.6vw,22px);}
.flow::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:18px;right:18px;top:19px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line),var(--brand-light) 50%,var(--line));
}
.flow__step{position:relative;padding-top:60px;}
.flow__num{
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:2;
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.flow__step:hover .flow__num{transform:translateY(-4px);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;border-color:var(--brand);}
.flow__step h3{font-size:.93rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.flow__step p{font-size:.81rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.66;margin-bottom:12px;}
.flow__time{
  display:inline-block;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand-dark);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;
}

/* ---- business models (dark band) ---- */
.models-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--dark);color:#fff;padding-block:clamp(48px,6vw,76px);}
.models-band__dots{
  position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.4;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.28) 1px,transparent 1.2px);
  background-size:28px 28px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(90% 70% at 50% 0%,#000 10%,transparent 70%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(90% 70% at 50% 0%,#000 10%,transparent 70%);
}
.models-band > .container{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.eyebrow-title--light{color:#fff;}
.section-lead--light{color:rgba(255,255,255,.64);}
.models{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,22px);align-items:start;}
.model{
  position:relative;padding:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.model:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.075);border-color:rgba(240,73,27,.45);}
.model--featured{background:rgba(240,73,27,.1);border-color:rgba(240,73,27,.55);}
.model__tag{
  position:absolute;top:-11px;left:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px);
  padding:4px 12px;border-radius:var(--r-full);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.64rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.model__name{color:#fff;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;}
.model__price{
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.model__price span{display:block;font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.76rem;font-weight:400;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);margin-top:4px;}
.model__desc{font-size:.83rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;}
.model .ticks{margin:0 0 22px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.model .ticks li{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);}
.model .btn--outline{color:var(--brand-light);border-color:rgba(240,73,27,.6);}
.model .btn--outline:hover{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;border-color:var(--brand);}

/* ---- commercial mini grid ---- */
.section--commercial{background:var(--bg);}
.mini-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(12px,1.5vw,18px);margin-top:24px;}
.mini{
  display:grid;gap:5px;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:var(--bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.mini:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--brand);}
.mini i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:4px;}
.mini b{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;}
.mini span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.55;}

/* ---- fleet + highway duo ---- */
.section--duo{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.duo{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,22px);}
.duo-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:clamp(26px,2.6vw,36px);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.duo-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.duo-card__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:50px;height:50px;margin-bottom:20px;
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand);font-size:1.15rem;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease);
}
.duo-card:hover .duo-card__icon{transform:translateY(-4px);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.duo-card__title{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.6vw,1.32rem);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;}
.duo-card__text{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.74;margin-bottom:18px;}
.duo-card .ticks{margin:0 0 22px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);}

/* ---- who gets what ---- */
.section--who{background:var(--bg);}
.who{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(16px,2vw,26px);}
.who__col{
  padding:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:var(--bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.who__head{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;
  padding-bottom:16px;margin-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.who__head i{color:var(--brand);font-size:1rem;}
.who .ticks{margin:0;}

/* ---- faq accordion ---- */
.section--faq{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.faq{display:grid;gap:10px;}
.faq__item{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.faq__item[open]{border-color:rgba(240,73,27,.4);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.faq__item summary{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
  padding:clamp(15px,1.7vw,19px) clamp(16px,1.9vw,22px);cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);
  list-style:none;transition:color .25s var(--ease);
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
.faq__item summary:hover{color:var(--brand);}
.faq__item summary i{
  flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand);font-size:.68rem;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease);
}
.faq__item[open] summary i{transform:rotate(135deg);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.faq__body{
  padding:0 clamp(16px,1.9vw,22px) clamp(16px,1.9vw,20px);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.faq__body p{padding-top:14px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.75;}

/* ---- solutions responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .segments{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .models{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .model__tag{top:-11px;}
  .duo{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .who{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .split--rev .split__media{order:0;}

  /* flow rail becomes a swipeable track */
  .flow{
    display:flex;overflow-x:auto;gap:24px;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    padding-bottom:12px;margin-inline:calc(-1 * var(--gutter));
    padding-inline:var(--gutter);
  }
  .flow::before{display:none;}
  .flow__step{flex:0 0 min(76%,280px);scroll-snap-align:start;}
  .flow__step::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:46px;right:-24px;top:19px;height:1px;background:var(--line);
  }
  .flow__step:last-child::after{display:none;}
}

@media (max-width:520px){
  .segments{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .mini-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .flow__step{flex:0 0 min(84%,250px);}
}

/* =========================================================
   24. PRODUCTS PAGE
   ========================================================= */

.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;
}

/* ---- AC vs DC comparison ---- */
.section--compare{background:var(--bg);}
.compare{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,22px);}
.compare-card{
  position:relative;padding:clamp(26px,2.6vw,34px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.compare-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.compare-card--ac{background:var(--peach);}
.compare-card--dc{background:var(--mist);}
.compare-card__label{
  display:inline-block;margin-bottom:12px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  background:#fff;color:var(--brand);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.66rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.compare-card__title{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.25rem);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;}
.compare-card__text{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.72;margin-bottom:20px;}

.kv{display:grid;gap:0;margin:0 0 22px;border-top:1px solid rgba(16,16,20,.09);}
.kv > div{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:12px;
  padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(16,16,20,.07);
}
.kv dt{font-size:.79rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0;}
.kv dd{margin:0;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);}

/* ---- product range ---- */
.section--range{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.section--range-dc{background:var(--bg);}
.range-head{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);
  gap:clamp(18px,3vw,44px);align-items:end;margin-bottom:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px);
}
.range-head__title{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.3vw,1.9rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.range-head__text{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.74;max-width:58ch;}

.products{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.6vw,20px);}
.product{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:clamp(16px,1.8vw,20px);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.product:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.product__media{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-xs);overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;background:var(--bg-warm);margin-bottom:16px;
}
.product__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.product:hover .product__media img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.product__pill{
  position:absolute;top:10px;left:10px;z-index:2;
  padding:4px 10px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.product__pill--hot{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.product__name{font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.product__kw{
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.16rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:14px;
}
.product__kw span{font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.76rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);}
.product .ticks{margin:0;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);}

/* ---- tabs + spec tables ---- */
.section--specs{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.tabs__nav{
  display:inline-flex;gap:4px;padding:4px;margin-bottom:22px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-full);
}
.tabs__btn{
  padding:9px 22px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--body);
  transition:background .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease);
}
.tabs__btn:hover{color:var(--brand);}
.tabs__btn.is-active{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.tabs__panel{display:none;}
.tabs__panel.is-active{display:block;animation:fadeUp .45s var(--ease);}
@keyframes fadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}

.table-wrap{
  overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
}
.spec-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:720px;}
.spec-table th,.spec-table td{
  padding:13px clamp(12px,1.4vw,18px);text-align:left;
  font-size:.82rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.spec-table thead th{
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;position:sticky;top:0;
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.01em;white-space:nowrap;
}
.spec-table thead th:first-child{background:var(--brand);}
.spec-table tbody th{
  font-family:var(--f-body);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--bg-soft);white-space:nowrap;
}
.spec-table tbody td{color:var(--body);}
.spec-table tbody tr:last-child th,.spec-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0;}
.spec-table tbody tr{transition:background .25s var(--ease);}
.spec-table tbody tr:hover td{background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--ink);}
.specs__note{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:9px;margin-top:18px;
  font-size:.79rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;
}
.specs__note i{color:var(--brand);margin-top:3px;}

/* ---- connectors (dark band) ---- */
.connectors-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--dark);color:#fff;padding-block:clamp(48px,6vw,76px);}
.connectors-band__dots{
  position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.4;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.26) 1px,transparent 1.2px);
  background-size:28px 28px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(90% 70% at 50% 0%,#000 10%,transparent 70%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(90% 70% at 50% 0%,#000 10%,transparent 70%);
}
.connectors-band > .container{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.connectors{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,20px);}
.conn{
  padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.conn:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.075);border-color:rgba(240,73,27,.5);}
.conn__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:40px;height:40px;margin-bottom:15px;
  border-radius:var(--r-xs);border:1px solid rgba(240,73,27,.5);
  background:rgba(240,73,27,.1);color:var(--brand);font-size:1rem;
}
.conn h3{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  color:#fff;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:9px;
}
.conn__tag{
  padding:2px 9px;border-radius:var(--r-full);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.6rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;
}
.conn__tag--soft{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);}
.conn p{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);line-height:1.66;}
.conn__cars{margin-top:12px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.conn__cars b{color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);font-weight:600;}
.conn__cars a{color:var(--brand-light);font-weight:600;transition:color .25s var(--ease);}
.conn__cars a:hover{color:#fff;}
.conn__cars a i{font-size:.7rem;}

/* ---- platform ---- */
.section--platform{background:var(--bg-soft);}

/* ---- support strip ---- */
.section--support{background:var(--bg);padding-block:clamp(34px,4vw,52px);}
.support{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.support__item{
  display:grid;gap:5px;padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);position:relative;
}
.support__item + .support__item::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:22%;bottom:22%;width:1px;background:var(--line);
}
.support__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;margin-bottom:8px;
  border-radius:var(--r-xs);background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand);font-size:.95rem;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease);
}
.support__item:hover .support__icon{transform:translateY(-3px);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.support__item b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;}
.support__item span{font-size:.79rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.6;}

/* ---- products responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .compare{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .products{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .range-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start;gap:14px;}
  .connectors{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .support{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .support__item:nth-child(odd)::before{display:none;}
  .support__item:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .products{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .connectors{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .support{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .support__item::before{display:none;}
  .support__item + .support__item{border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .tabs__nav{display:flex;width:100%;}
  .tabs__btn{flex:1;padding:9px 12px;}
  .kv > div{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2px;}
}

/* =========================================================
   25. HOW IT WORKS PAGE
   ========================================================= */

/* six-step rail */
.flow--six{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);}
.flow--six .flow__step h3{font-size:.88rem;}

/* ---- stage detail cards ---- */
.section--stages{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.stages{display:grid;gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,20px);}
.stage{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:76px minmax(0,1fr);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);overflow:hidden;
  transition:box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.stage:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.stage__side{
  display:grid;justify-items:center;padding-top:clamp(24px,2.4vw,30px);
  background:var(--bg-warm);border-right:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.stage__num{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;
  transition:background .35s var(--ease);
}
.stage:hover .stage__num{background:var(--brand);}
.stage__body{padding:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);}
.stage__head{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.stage__head h3{font-size:clamp(1rem,1.4vw,1.15rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.stage__time{
  padding:4px 12px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand-dark);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;white-space:nowrap;
}
.stage__lead{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:74ch;}
.stage__cols{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(16px,2.4vw,32px);
  padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.stage__col h4{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-bottom:12px;
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);
}
.stage__col h4 i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.85rem;}
.stage__col .ticks{margin:0;}
.stage__out{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin-top:20px;padding-top:16px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-size:.83rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.6;
}
.stage__out i{color:var(--brand);margin-top:3px;}
.stage__out b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;}

/* ---- load explainer + worked example ---- */
.section--load{background:var(--bg);}
.calc{
  padding:clamp(24px,2.6vw,32px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:var(--bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.calc__title{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;}
.calc__sub{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--brand);letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:20px;}
.calc__rows{display:grid;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.calc__rows li{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
  padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.calc__rows span{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--body);}
.calc__rows b{
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.98rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap;
}
.calc__row--hot b{color:var(--brand);}
.calc__row--hot span{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;}
.calc__note{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:9px;margin-top:16px;
  font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;
}
.calc__note i{color:var(--brand);margin-top:3px;}

/* ---- commissioning checklist (dark) ---- */
.checklist-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--dark);color:#fff;padding-block:clamp(48px,6vw,76px);}
.checklist-band__dots{
  position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.4;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.26) 1px,transparent 1.2px);
  background-size:28px 28px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(90% 70% at 50% 0%,#000 10%,transparent 70%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(90% 70% at 50% 0%,#000 10%,transparent 70%);
}
.checklist-band > .container{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.checks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(10px,1.4vw,14px);}
.check{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;
  padding:15px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);line-height:1.55;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.check:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.075);border-color:rgba(240,73,27,.45);}
.check i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.9rem;margin-top:2px;flex:none;}

/* ---- after go-live ---- */
.section--after{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.sla-wrap{margin-top:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);}
.section--after .spec-table{min-width:640px;}

/* ---- how-it-works responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .flow--six{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);}
  .checks{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .stage__cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}
}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .stage{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .stage__side{
    justify-items:start;padding:16px clamp(20px,4vw,26px) 0;
    border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);padding-bottom:16px;
  }
  .checks{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}
.lead-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;color:var(--brand);font-weight:600;transition:gap .3s var(--ease);}
.lead-link:hover{gap:11px;}
.lead-link i{font-size:.72rem;}

/* =========================================================
   26. CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- quick reach tiles ---- */
.section--reach{background:var(--bg);padding-block:clamp(34px,4vw,50px);}
.reach{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.6vw,20px);}
.reach__item{
  display:grid;gap:4px;align-content:start;
  padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.reach__item:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--brand);}
.reach__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:42px;height:42px;margin-bottom:10px;
  border-radius:var(--r-xs);background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand);font-size:1rem;
  transition:background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.reach__icon--wa{background:rgba(37,211,102,.12);color:#25D366;}
.reach__item:hover .reach__icon{transform:translateY(-3px);background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.reach__item b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;}
.reach__item > span:not(.reach__icon){font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:500;}
.reach__item small{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px;}

/* ---- request layout ---- */
.section--request{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.request{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.5fr) minmax(0,.85fr);gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px);align-items:start;}
.request__title{font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.2vw,1.8rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:12px;}
.request__lead{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.72;margin-bottom:26px;max-width:60ch;}

/* ---- form ---- */
.form{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:clamp(22px,2.6vw,34px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.form__set{border:0;padding:0;margin:0 0 clamp(24px,2.6vw,32px);}
.form__set:last-of-type{margin-bottom:20px;}
.form__legend{
  padding:0 0 14px;margin-bottom:18px;width:100%;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.86rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.form__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(12px,1.6vw,18px);margin-bottom:16px;}
.form__row:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.field{display:grid;gap:7px;}
.field + .field{margin-top:16px;}
.form__row .field + .field{margin-top:0;}
.field label{font-size:.81rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-2);}
.req{color:var(--brand);}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.5;
  transition:border-color .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease);
}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:104px;}
.field select{appearance:none;cursor:pointer;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' fill='none' stroke='%238A8A95' stroke-width='1.6' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 14px center;background-size:11px;padding-right:38px;
}
.field input::placeholder,.field textarea::placeholder{color:#B4B0AB;}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{
  outline:none;border-color:var(--brand);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(240,73,27,.12);
}
.field input.is-invalid,.field select.is-invalid,.field textarea.is-invalid{
  border-color:#D64545;background:#FEF6F6;
}
.field__error{font-size:.75rem;color:#D64545;min-height:0;}
.field__error:empty{display:none;}
.field__hint{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;}

/* enquiry-type chips */
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;}
.chip input{position:absolute;opacity:0;width:0;height:0;}
.chip span{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;cursor:pointer;
  padding:9px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;
  font-size:.83rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2);
  transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.chip span i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.82rem;transition:color .25s var(--ease);}
.chip span:hover{border-color:var(--brand);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.chip input:checked + span{background:var(--brand);border-color:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.chip input:checked + span i{color:#fff;}
.chip input:focus-visible + span{outline:2px solid var(--brand);outline-offset:2px;}

/* consent checkbox */
.checkbox{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:11px;cursor:pointer;margin-top:6px;}
.checkbox input{
  appearance:none;flex:none;width:19px;height:19px;margin-top:2px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;background:#fff;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.checkbox input:checked{background:var(--brand);border-color:var(--brand);
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 14 14'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 7.5l3 3 5-6' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;background-size:12px;}
.checkbox input.is-invalid{border-color:#D64545;}
.checkbox input:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--brand);outline-offset:2px;}
.checkbox span{font-size:.81rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.6;}

.form__actions{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.form__note{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);}
.form__note i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.72rem;}

.form__status{
  margin-top:18px;padding:15px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.6;
}
.form__status--ok{background:#EEF7F0;border:1px solid #BFE0C8;color:#1F6B36;}
.form__status--err{background:#FEF6F6;border:1px solid #F0C6C6;color:#A33030;}
.form__status b{display:block;margin-bottom:3px;font-family:var(--f-display);}
.form__hp{position:absolute !important;left:-9999px !important;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;}
.form .btn[disabled]{opacity:.7;cursor:progress;}

/* ---- side cards ---- */
.request__side{display:grid;gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,18px);position:sticky;top:calc(var(--header-h) + 20px);}
.side-card{
  padding:clamp(22px,2.4vw,28px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.side-card h3{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.98rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.side-card h3 i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.95rem;}
.side-steps{counter-reset:s;display:grid;gap:16px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.side-steps li{
  counter-increment:s;position:relative;padding-left:36px;
  display:grid;gap:3px;
}
.side-steps li::before{
  content:counter(s);position:absolute;left:0;top:0;
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;
}
.side-steps b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.87rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;}
.side-steps span{font-size:.79rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.6;}
.side-card--dark{background:var(--dark);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
.side-card--dark h3{color:#fff;}
.side-card--dark p{font-size:.83rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:20px;}
.side-card__actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.side-card--dark .btn--outline{color:var(--brand-light);border-color:rgba(240,73,27,.6);}
.side-card--dark .btn--outline:hover{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;border-color:var(--brand);}

/* ---- offices ---- */
.section--offices{background:var(--bg);}
.offices{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px);align-items:start;}
.offices__list{display:grid;gap:clamp(12px,1.6vw,16px);}
.office{
  padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.office:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.office--hq{border-color:rgba(240,73,27,.4);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--brand-tint));}
.office__tag{
  display:inline-block;margin-bottom:10px;padding:3px 11px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand-dark);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.office--hq .office__tag{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.office h3{font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;}
.office__addr{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:14px;}
.office__meta{display:grid;gap:8px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);}
.office__meta li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.81rem;color:var(--body);}
.office__meta i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.78rem;width:14px;}
.office__meta a{transition:color .25s var(--ease);}
.office__meta a:hover{color:var(--brand);}
.map--big{border:1px solid var(--line);}
.offices__note{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:9px;margin-top:14px;
  font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;
}
.offices__note i{color:var(--brand);margin-top:3px;}

/* ---- contact responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .reach{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .request{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .request__side{position:static;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .offices{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .reach{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .request__side{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .form__row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .form__row .field + .field{margin-top:16px;}
  .chips{gap:7px;}
  .chip span{padding:8px 13px;font-size:.79rem;}
  .form__actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}
  .form__actions .btn{justify-content:center;}
}

/* =========================================================
   27. CASE STUDIES / BLOG / CAREERS / FAQ / LEGAL / 404
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- shared filter bar ---- */
.filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-bottom:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);}
.filter{
  padding:9px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;
  font-size:.83rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-2);
  transition:background .28s var(--ease),color .28s var(--ease),border-color .28s var(--ease),transform .28s var(--ease);
}
.filter:hover{border-color:var(--brand);color:var(--brand);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.filter.is-active{background:var(--brand);border-color:var(--brand);color:#fff;}
.filter__empty{
  padding:40px 0;text-align:center;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);
}
[data-filter-items] > .is-hidden{display:none;}

/* ---- case studies ---- */
.section--cases{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.cases{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,22px);}
.case{
  display:grid;grid-template-rows:auto 1fr;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.case:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.case__media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:var(--bg-warm);overflow:hidden;}
.case__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--ease);}
.case:hover .case__media img{transform:scale(1.05);}
.case__tag{
  position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;
  padding:5px 12px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.93);color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.63rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.case__body{padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px);display:grid;align-content:start;}
.case__name{font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:5px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.case__loc{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px;}
.case__loc i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.75rem;}
.case__headline{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:16px;}
.case__ba{
  padding:14px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);margin-bottom:18px;
  background:var(--bg-soft);border-left:2px solid var(--brand);
}
.case__ba-label{
  display:block;margin-bottom:5px;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);
}
.case__ba p{font-size:.81rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.65;}
.case__stats{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;
  padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:16px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.case__stat{display:grid;gap:2px;}
.case__stat b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--brand);letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.case__stat span{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.35;}
.case__quote{margin:0;}
.case__quote > i{color:var(--ink);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:8px;display:block;}
.case__quote p{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.72;font-style:italic;margin-bottom:12px;}
.case__quote footer{display:grid;gap:1px;}
.case__quote footer b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.84rem;color:var(--ink);}
.case__quote footer span{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted);}

/* ---- blog ---- */
.section--featured-post{background:var(--bg);padding-bottom:0;}
.feature-post{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);overflow:hidden;
  transition:box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.feature-post:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.feature-post__media{position:relative;min-height:clamp(220px,26vw,330px);background:var(--bg-warm);overflow:hidden;}
.feature-post__media img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--ease);}
.feature-post:hover .feature-post__media img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.feature-post__body{padding:clamp(24px,2.8vw,40px);display:grid;align-content:center;gap:14px;}
.feature-post__title{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.9vw,1.55rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.28;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.feature-post__title a{transition:color .25s var(--ease);}
.feature-post__title a:hover{color:var(--brand);}
.feature-post__excerpt{font-size:.87rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.75;}
.feature-post .btn{justify-self:start;margin-top:4px;}

.section--posts{background:var(--bg);}
.posts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,22px);}
.post{
  display:grid;grid-template-rows:auto 1fr;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.post:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#E0DCD8;}
.post__media{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--bg-warm);overflow:hidden;}
.post__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.post:hover .post__media img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.post__cat{
  position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;
  padding:5px 12px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  background:var(--brand);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.post__cat--static{position:static;display:inline-block;justify-self:start;}
.post__body{padding:clamp(18px,2vw,24px);display:grid;align-content:start;gap:10px;}
.post__title{font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.post__title a{transition:color .25s var(--ease);}
.post__title a:hover{color:var(--brand);}
.post__excerpt{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.68;}
.post__meta{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.7rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.03em;
}

.section--news{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.newsletter{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:clamp(20px,3vw,44px);align-items:center;
  padding:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:var(--dark);color:#fff;
}
.newsletter__title{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.8vw,1.45rem);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;}
.newsletter__text{font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);line-height:1.7;}
.newsletter__form{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;position:relative;}
.newsletter__form input{
  flex:1 1 220px;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.86rem;
  transition:border-color .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease);
}
.newsletter__form input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);}
.newsletter__form input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--brand);background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.newsletter__form input.is-invalid{border-color:#E2705F;}
.newsletter__status{
  flex:1 0 100%;margin:0;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--brand-light);min-height:0;
}
.newsletter__status:empty{display:none;}

/* ---- careers ---- */
.section--why-work{background:var(--bg);}
.card__icon-fa{font-size:1.9rem;color:var(--brand);}
.section--roles{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.roles{display:grid;gap:clamp(12px,1.6vw,16px);}
.role{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:clamp(16px,2.4vw,32px);align-items:center;
  padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.role:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--brand);}
.role__title{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.role__desc{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.68;margin-bottom:14px;max-width:72ch;}
.role__meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);}
.role__meta i{color:var(--brand);margin-right:6px;font-size:.75rem;}
.role__apply{white-space:nowrap;}
.roles-empty{
  text-align:center;padding:clamp(38px,5vw,60px) clamp(20px,3vw,40px);
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:#fff;border:1px dashed var(--line);
}
.roles-empty__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:56px;height:56px;margin:0 auto 18px;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand);font-size:1.4rem;
}
.roles-empty h3{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;}
.roles-empty p{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.7;max-width:52ch;margin:0 auto 22px;}
.section--hiring{background:var(--bg);}

/* ---- faq page ---- */
.section--faq-page{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.faq-nav{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-bottom:clamp(30px,3.4vw,44px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(24px,2.6vw,32px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.faq-nav__link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  padding:9px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-full);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:.83rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-2);
  transition:background .28s var(--ease),color .28s var(--ease),border-color .28s var(--ease),transform .28s var(--ease);
}
.faq-nav__link i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.82rem;transition:color .28s var(--ease);}
.faq-nav__link:hover{background:var(--brand);border-color:var(--brand);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);}
.faq-nav__link:hover i{color:#fff;}
.faq-group{margin-bottom:clamp(34px,4vw,52px);scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--header-h) + 20px);}
.faq-group:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.faq-group__title{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:18px;
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.25rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.faq-group__title i{color:var(--brand);font-size:1rem;}

/* ---- legal pages ---- */
.page-hero--plain{padding-bottom:clamp(30px,4vw,48px);}
.page-hero--plain .page-hero__copy{max-width:none;}
.section--legal{background:var(--bg);}
.legal{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.32fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(24px,3.4vw,52px);align-items:start;}
.legal__toc{
  position:sticky;top:calc(var(--header-h) + 20px);
  padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:var(--bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.legal__toc-title{
  font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px;
}
.legal__toc ul{display:grid;gap:2px;}
.legal__toc a{
  display:block;padding:7px 10px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  font-size:.81rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.45;
  transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease);
}
.legal__toc a:hover{background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand-dark);}
.legal__notice{
  display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;
  padding:16px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);margin-bottom:28px;
  background:#FFF8E8;border:1px solid #F0DCA8;
}
.legal__notice i{color:#B5891B;margin-top:3px;}
.legal__notice p{font-size:.81rem;color:#6B5410;line-height:1.65;}
.legal__intro{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:30px;}
.legal__section{margin-bottom:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--header-h) + 20px);}
.legal__section:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.legal__section h2{
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.22rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  padding-bottom:12px;margin-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.legal__section h3{font-size:.92rem;font-weight:700;margin:20px 0 10px;}
.legal__section p{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;}
.legal__section ul{display:grid;gap:9px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.legal__section li{
  position:relative;padding-left:20px;
  font-size:.85rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.72;
}
.legal__section li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:9px;
  width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brand);
}
.legal__section a{color:var(--brand);font-weight:500;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;}
.legal__section a:hover{color:var(--brand-dark);}
.legal__contact{
  padding:16px 20px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  background:var(--bg-soft);border-left:2px solid var(--brand);
  font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.9;
}

/* ---- sitemap ---- */
.section--sitemap{background:var(--bg);}
.sitemap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(18px,2.4vw,32px);align-items:start;}
.sitemap__group{
  padding:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.sitemap__title{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;
  padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;
}
.sitemap__title i{color:var(--brand);font-size:.95rem;}
.sitemap__list{display:grid;}
.sitemap__list a{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  padding:11px 10px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  transition:background .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.sitemap__list a:hover{background:var(--brand-tint);transform:translateX(3px);}
.sitemap__list b{
  grid-column:1;font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;
}
.sitemap__list span{grid-column:1;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.45;}
.sitemap__list i{grid-column:2;grid-row:1 / 3;color:var(--brand);font-size:.75rem;opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease);}
.sitemap__list a:hover i{opacity:1;}

/* ---- 404 ---- */
.notfound{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding-top:calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(50px,8vw,90px));
  padding-bottom:clamp(50px,8vw,90px);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FBF9F7 0%,#F4F1ED 100%);
  text-align:center;
}
.notfound__dots{
  position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(240,73,27,.2) 1px,transparent 1.2px);
  background-size:26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 40%,#000 10%,transparent 72%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 40%,#000 10%,transparent 72%);
}
.notfound__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.notfound__code{
  display:block;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;line-height:1;
  font-size:clamp(5rem,17vw,11rem);letter-spacing:-.04em;
  color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:2px rgba(240,73,27,.32);
  margin-bottom:clamp(6px,1.5vw,14px);
}
.notfound__title{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.2vw,2.4rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.03em;}
.notfound__text{
  max-width:52ch;margin:16px auto 0;
  font-size:clamp(.9rem,1vw,1rem);color:var(--body);line-height:1.72;
}
.notfound__actions{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:30px;}
.notfound__links{margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,64px);}
.notfound__links h2{
  font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:18px;
}
.notfound__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(12px,1.5vw,18px);
  max-width:960px;margin-inline:auto;text-align:left;
}
.notfound__grid a{
  display:grid;gap:4px;padding:clamp(18px,2vw,22px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.notfound__grid a:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--brand);}
.notfound__grid i{color:var(--brand);font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:8px;}
.notfound__grid b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;}
.notfound__grid span{font-size:.77rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.55;}

/* ---- responsive for this block ---- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .cases{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .posts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .feature-post{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .newsletter{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .legal{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .legal__toc{position:static;}
  .legal__toc ul{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;}
  .legal__toc a{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);}
  .sitemap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .notfound__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .posts{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .case__stats{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;}
  .role{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;}
  .role__apply{justify-self:start;}
  .notfound__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .notfound__actions .btn{flex:1 1 auto;justify-content:center;}
  .filters{gap:7px;}
  .filter{padding:8px 14px;font-size:.79rem;}
}

/* =========================================================
   28. APPLICATION MODAL + FILE UPLOAD
   ========================================================= */

.modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1400;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:clamp(12px,3vw,32px);}
.modal[hidden]{display:none;}
.modal__backdrop{
  position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(12,12,15,.62);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(4px);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.modal.is-open .modal__backdrop{opacity:1;}
.modal__dialog{
  position:relative;z-index:2;width:min(720px,100%);
  max-height:min(88vh,900px);overflow-y:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-md);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px) scale(.98);
  transition:opacity .32s var(--ease),transform .32s var(--ease);
}
.modal.is-open .modal__dialog{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.modal__close{
  position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;z-index:3;
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);font-size:.86rem;
  transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.modal__close:hover{background:var(--brand);border-color:var(--brand);color:#fff;transform:rotate(90deg);}
.modal__head{
  padding:clamp(24px,3vw,32px) clamp(22px,2.8vw,34px) 0;
}
.modal__kicker{
  display:inline-block;margin-bottom:10px;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);
}
.modal__title{font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.5rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.modal__role{
  margin-top:10px;padding:9px 14px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  background:var(--brand-tint);border-left:2px solid var(--brand);
  font-size:.84rem;color:var(--ink-2);
}
.modal__role b{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);}
.form--modal{
  border:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;
  padding:clamp(20px,2.6vw,28px) clamp(22px,2.8vw,34px) clamp(24px,3vw,32px);
}
.form--modal .form__row{margin-bottom:16px;}
.form--modal .field + .field{margin-top:16px;}
.form--modal .form__row .field + .field{margin-top:0;}

/* ---- file upload ---- */
.upload{
  position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding:16px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  border:1.5px dashed var(--line);background:var(--bg-soft);
  cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease);
}
.upload:hover,.upload.is-drag{border-color:var(--brand);background:var(--brand-tint);}
.upload.is-invalid{border-color:#D64545;background:#FEF6F6;}
.upload input[type="file"]{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;opacity:0;cursor:pointer;
}
.upload__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:40px;height:40px;flex:none;
  border-radius:var(--r-xs);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--brand);font-size:1rem;
}
.upload__text{display:grid;gap:3px;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.45;}
.upload__text b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;}
.upload__text small{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted);}
.upload__file{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;margin-top:10px;
  padding:11px 14px;border-radius:var(--r-xs);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:.83rem;color:var(--ink-2);
}
.upload__file[hidden]{display:none;}
.upload__file > i{color:var(--brand);}
.upload__file span{flex:1;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;}
.upload__remove{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:24px;height:24px;flex:none;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg-soft);color:var(--muted);font-size:.72rem;
  transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease);
}
.upload__remove:hover{background:#FDE7E7;color:#D64545;}

body.modal-open{overflow:hidden;}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .modal{padding:0;}
  .modal__dialog{width:100%;max-height:100vh;border-radius:0;}
  .upload{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:10px;padding:20px;}
}

/* =========================================================
   29. PARTNER WITH US PAGE
   ========================================================= */

.page-hero__actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:26px;}

.section--why-partner{background:var(--bg);}

/* ---- property type grid ---- */
.section--sites{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.site-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(12px,1.6vw,18px);}
.site-card{
  padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.site-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--brand);}
.site-card__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:44px;height:44px;margin-bottom:15px;
  border-radius:var(--r-xs);background:var(--brand-tint);color:var(--brand);font-size:1.05rem;
  transition:background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.site-card:hover .site-card__icon{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px);}
.site-card h3{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:9px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.site-card p{font-size:.81rem;color:var(--body);line-height:1.68;}

/* ---- who does what (brand-weighted column) ---- */
.section--split-resp{background:var(--bg);}
.who__col--brand{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--brand-tint));
  border-color:rgba(240,73,27,.4);
}

/* ---- requirements ---- */
.section--requirements{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.section--requirements .card--tall .ticks{
  margin:16px 0 0;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

/* ---- partner responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .site-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .site-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .page-hero__actions .btn{flex:1 1 auto;justify-content:center;}
}

/* ---- certifications & registrations (home) ---- */
.section--certs{background:var(--bg);}
.reg{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.reg__meta{
  margin:18px 0 0;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  margin-top:auto;display:grid;gap:10px;
}
.reg .card__text{margin-bottom:18px;}
.reg__row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.reg__row dt{
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);
}
.reg__row dd{
  margin:0;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:.02em;overflow-wrap:anywhere;text-align:right;
}
@media (max-width:1024px) and (min-width:761px){
  .regs{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .regs .reg:first-child{grid-column:1 / -1;}
}