/* ==========================================================================
   BizDefenders — Shared Stylesheet
   Brand colors pulled from logo SVG: deep green #4F683C, accent #8EB86F
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Design tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand — palette per brand guide (2026-05-18) */
  --color-primary: #4F683C;       /* primary green */
  --color-primary-dark: #3B4F2D;
  --color-primary-darker: #2A3920;
  --color-mid: #6E8F55;            /* mid green (brand guide swatch #3) */
  --color-accent: #8EB86F;         /* accent green (brand guide swatch #2) */
  --color-accent-soft: #B8D49E;
  --color-accent-pale: #E8F1DD;
  --color-sage: #D5DDC9;            /* soft sage tint used as background panel in brand guide */

  /* Neutrals */
  --color-bg: #FAFAF6;
  --color-bg-alt: #F2F3EC;
  --color-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text: #1A2415;
  --color-text-muted: #5C6855;
  --color-text-soft: #8A9482;
  --color-border: #E5E7DF;
  --color-border-strong: #CDD3C2;

  /* Accents */
  --color-cream: #F5F0E1;
  --color-warning: #D97706;
  --color-danger: #B91C1C;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.25rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;
  --space-32: 8rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(26, 36, 21, 0.05);
  --shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 36, 21, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(26, 36, 21, 0.10);
  --shadow-green: 0 12px 32px rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.18);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: 180ms ease;
  --transition-slow: 320ms ease;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset + base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

html, body { overflow-x: hidden; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

ul,
ol {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Typography
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 2.6vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

p {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.text-muted { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-balance { text-wrap: balance; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Layout helpers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.section-sm { padding: var(--space-12) 0; }
.section-lg { padding: var(--space-20) 0; }

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-darker);
  color: #E8EBE3;
}

.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-dark .eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-accent-soft);
}

.section-dark .lead,
.section-dark .text-muted {
  color: #B8C2AC;
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-12);
  text-align: center;
}

.section-header h2,
.section-header h1,
.section-header p {
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.section-header.left {
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
}

.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-darker);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary-darker);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-on-dark {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-primary-darker);
}

.btn-on-dark:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-pale);
  color: var(--color-primary-darker);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline-on-dark {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline-on-dark:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.0625rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-arrow::after {
  content: '→';
  font-size: 1.1em;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.btn-arrow:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Header / Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background-color: rgba(250, 250, 246, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-brand img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nav { height: 68px; }
  .nav-brand img { height: 30px; }
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-links a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 10px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.nav-toggle svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .nav-links,
  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav-links,
  .nav.is-open .nav-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    gap: var(--space-2);
    align-items: stretch;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav-links a {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav-cta { padding-top: 0; }
  .nav.is-open .nav-cta .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Hero
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-20);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  right: -200px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-accent-pale) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -300px;
  left: -200px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content { max-width: 640px; }

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hero-trust-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hero visual — abstract composition (no stock photos needed) */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.hero-shield {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
}

.hero-shield::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.hero-card-floating {
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.hero-card-floating.tl {
  top: 8%;
  left: -5%;
  max-width: 220px;
}

.hero-card-floating.br {
  bottom: 8%;
  right: -8%;
  max-width: 240px;
}

.hero-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-pale);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-card-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.hero-card-text { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.hero-card-text strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-card-text span { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.8125rem; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); }
  .hero-visual { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 360px; }
  .hero-card-floating.tl { left: -2%; }
  .hero-card-floating.br { right: -2%; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Page hero (interior pages — slimmer than home)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-16);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-sage) 0%, var(--color-bg) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* The signature stripe pattern as background of every interior page hero */
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.42) 100%) 3% 0 / 4% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 60%, rgba(110, 143, 85, 0.38) 100%) 10% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 45%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.40) 100%) 18% 0 / 3.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 65%, rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.32) 100%) 25% 0 / 5.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.42) 100%) 34% 0 / 4% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, rgba(110, 143, 85, 0.40) 100%) 42% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 60%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.35) 100%) 52% 0 / 4.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.38) 100%) 60% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 45%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.42) 100%) 70% 0 / 3.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 60%, rgba(110, 143, 85, 0.38) 100%) 78% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.38) 100%) 86% 0 / 4.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.34) 100%) 93% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(10px);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-hero-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Cards & grids
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-2, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

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

.card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-pale);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.card-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.card-link::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.card-link:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Featured / accent card variant */
.card-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.card-featured h3 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.card-featured p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); }
.card-featured .card-link { color: var(--color-accent-soft); }
.card-featured .card-icon { background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); color: #FFFFFF; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Stats / numbers bar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.stat-value {
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: var(--space-6); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Process / steps
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
}

.steps-vertical { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

.steps {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  align-items: start;
}

.step-number {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
}

.step p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.step p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.step > div:last-child { padding-right: var(--space-5); }

.steps { gap: var(--space-4); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: var(--space-5); gap: var(--space-3); }
  .step h3 { margin-top: 0; }
  .step > div:last-child { padding-right: 0; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Two-column feature block
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.feature-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

.feature-row + .feature-row {
  margin-top: var(--space-24);
}

.feature-row.reverse > :first-child {
  order: 2;
}

.feature-visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-pale) 0%, var(--color-bg-alt) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.feature-visual-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.feature-list-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-pale);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.feature-list-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.feature-list strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.feature-list span { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.9375rem; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .feature-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-10); }
  .feature-row.reverse > :first-child { order: 0; }
  .feature-row + .feature-row { margin-top: var(--space-16); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. CTA band
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary-darker) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-12);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Vertical stripe overlay — brings the brand guide motif into the CTA band. */
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(232, 241, 221, 0.18) 100%) 4% 0 / 4% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 45%, rgba(184, 212, 158, 0.22) 100%) 12% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(232, 241, 221, 0.18) 100%) 22% 0 / 3.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, rgba(184, 212, 158, 0.20) 100%) 30% 0 / 5.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 35%, rgba(232, 241, 221, 0.20) 100%) 42% 0 / 4% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(184, 212, 158, 0.18) 100%) 52% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(232, 241, 221, 0.22) 100%) 62% 0 / 4.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, rgba(184, 212, 158, 0.20) 100%) 72% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(232, 241, 221, 0.18) 100%) 82% 0 / 3.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(184, 212, 158, 0.20) 100%) 90% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(6px);
}

.cta-band-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-band h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. FAQ accordion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.faq-item summary {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.faq-item summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
  content: '−';
}

.faq-item-content {
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.faq-item-content p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Forms
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.form-field label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.form-field .required {
  color: var(--color-danger);
}

.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.875rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.12);
}

.form-field textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-hint {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
}

.form-actions {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.form-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Quote / pull
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.quote-block {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.quote-block::before {
  content: '“';
  display: block;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.625rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.quote-cite {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Dark-section overrides for quotes */
.section-dark .quote-text { color: #FFFFFF; }
.section-dark .quote-cite { color: #B8C2AC; }
.section-dark .quote-block::before { color: var(--color-accent-soft); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Approach / dual-track callout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.tracks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.track {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-10);
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.track.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-accent-pale) 0%, var(--color-surface) 100%);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
}

.track-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.track.primary .track-badge {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-darker);
}

.track h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.track > p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.track ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.track ul li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.track ul li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .tracks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-darker);
  color: #B8C2AC;
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-10);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: #9BA68F;
  max-width: 320px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #B8C2AC;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #7E8975;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #7E8975;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-10); }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Misc helpers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.placeholder {
  background-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-warning);
  padding: 0 0.25rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 0.95em;
}

.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  border: none;
  margin: var(--space-12) 0;
}

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. Reveal on scroll (progressive enhancement)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 500ms ease, transform 500ms ease;
}

.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. Design enrichment — patterns, decorations, accent components
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Background patterns (SVG via data URI) ---- */
.bg-dots {
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
}

/* ---- Vertical-stripe gradient pattern (signature brand motif) ----
   Rebuilt as an SVG composition: irregular bars at different widths/heights/opacities,
   with a Gaussian blur for organic edges and a mask that fades them into the bottom
   so the section transitions smoothly into whatever follows. */
.bg-stripes {
  position: relative;
}
.bg-stripes::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='1200' height='720' viewBox='0 0 1200 720' preserveAspectRatio='none'><defs><linearGradient id='g1' x1='0' y1='1' x2='0' y2='0'><stop offset='0%25' stop-color='%234F683C' stop-opacity='0.42'/><stop offset='100%25' stop-color='%234F683C' stop-opacity='0'/></linearGradient><linearGradient id='g2' x1='0' y1='1' x2='0' y2='0'><stop offset='0%25' stop-color='%236E8F55' stop-opacity='0.38'/><stop offset='100%25' stop-color='%236E8F55' stop-opacity='0'/></linearGradient><linearGradient id='g3' x1='0' y1='1' x2='0' y2='0'><stop offset='0%25' stop-color='%238EB86F' stop-opacity='0.34'/><stop offset='100%25' stop-color='%238EB86F' stop-opacity='0'/></linearGradient><filter id='soft'><feGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'/></filter><linearGradient id='fadeBottom' x1='0' y1='0' x2='0' y2='1'><stop offset='0%25' stop-color='white' stop-opacity='0'/><stop offset='80%25' stop-color='white' stop-opacity='0'/><stop offset='100%25' stop-color='white' stop-opacity='1'/></linearGradient><mask id='bottomMask'><rect width='1200' height='720' fill='white'/><rect width='1200' height='720' fill='url(%23fadeBottom)'/></mask></defs><g filter='url(%23soft)' mask='url(%23bottomMask)' opacity='0.95'><rect x='30' y='340' width='52' height='380' fill='url(%23g1)'/><rect x='110' y='280' width='66' height='440' fill='url(%23g2)'/><rect x='210' y='400' width='44' height='320' fill='url(%23g1)'/><rect x='290' y='200' width='78' height='520' fill='url(%23g3)'/><rect x='400' y='320' width='56' height='400' fill='url(%23g1)'/><rect x='490' y='260' width='70' height='460' fill='url(%23g2)'/><rect x='590' y='380' width='50' height='340' fill='url(%23g1)'/><rect x='670' y='220' width='84' height='500' fill='url(%23g3)'/><rect x='790' y='340' width='54' height='380' fill='url(%23g2)'/><rect x='875' y='280' width='64' height='440' fill='url(%23g1)'/><rect x='970' y='400' width='48' height='320' fill='url(%23g2)'/><rect x='1050' y='260' width='76' height='460' fill='url(%23g3)'/><rect x='1150' y='360' width='42' height='360' fill='url(%23g1)'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  background-position: center bottom;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.bg-stripes > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Inverted stripes — solid green at TOP fading down toward white (for dark sections) */
.bg-stripes-top::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 35%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.55) 100%) 2% 0 / 4% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 45%, rgba(110, 143, 85, 0.45) 100%) 8% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 25%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.50) 100%) 16% 0 / 3.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.40) 100%) 22% 0 / 6% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.55) 100%) 32% 0 / 4.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(110, 143, 85, 0.50) 100%) 40% 0 / 5.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.45) 100%) 50% 0 / 4% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 35%, rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.45) 100%) 58% 0 / 6% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 25%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.55) 100%) 68% 0 / 3.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(110, 143, 85, 0.45) 100%) 76% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.50) 100%) 84% 0 / 4.5% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 45%, rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.40) 100%) 92% 0 / 5% 100% no-repeat;
}

/* Sage tint background panel — used in brand guide as soft secondary surface */
.bg-sage { background-color: var(--color-sage); }

/* ---- Rounded-square icon marker (per brand guide section pages) ----
   Filled green square with rounded corners, white icon inside.
   Pair with eyebrow text or section heading. */
.icon-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.20);
}
.icon-mark svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.icon-mark-light {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26, 36, 21, 0.08);
}

/* Section heading row that uses the icon mark + text together */
.heading-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.heading-row.center { justify-content: center; }

.bg-grid {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}

.bg-diagonal {
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.045) 0,
    rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.045) 1px,
    transparent 1px,
    transparent 10px
  );
}

.bg-radials::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.18), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 82%, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.12), transparent 36%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* For sections that need a relative root for pseudo decorations */
.has-decor {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.has-decor > .container,
.has-decor > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---- Large background numerals (process steps) ---- */
.bg-numeral {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(8rem, 16vw, 16rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.05);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.step { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.step .bg-numeral {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 0.5rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.07);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-weight: 800;
  z-index: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}
.step > :not(.bg-numeral) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .step .bg-numeral { right: 0; font-size: 3.5rem; opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* ---- Section divider with curve ---- */
.divider-curve {
  position: relative;
  height: 80px;
  margin-top: -1px;
}

.divider-curve svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ---- Decorative corner accents on cards ---- */
.card-decor {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-decor::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-accent-pale) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow), opacity var(--transition-slow);
}

.card-decor:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.4);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.card-decor > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---- Trust / logo wall ---- */
.trust-band {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trust-band-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.trust-logos {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0.78;
}

.trust-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 38px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.trust-logo svg { height: 100%; width: auto; }
.trust-logo:hover { opacity: 1; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .trust-logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
}

/* ---- Pills / badges ---- */
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-pale);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.4);
}

.pill-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.pill-live .pill-dot {
  background-color: #16A34A;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.18);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.45; }
}

/* ---- Hero dashboard (single-card composition) ---- */
.hero-dashboard {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-left: auto;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(26, 36, 21, 0.10), 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 36, 21, 0.04);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.hero-dashboard::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: -16px;
  right: -16px;
  bottom: -16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.18), rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.10));
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) + 16px);
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(0.5px);
}

.dash-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.dash-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  min-width: 0;
}

.dash-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-darker));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dash-avatar svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.dash-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.dash-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.dash-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.dash-stat-value {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.dash-stat-bar {
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.dash-stat-bar > div {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary));
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.dash-stat-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
}

.dash-section-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.dash-timeline {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.dash-timeline li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
}

.dash-tl-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dash-tl-icon.ok {
  background: var(--color-accent-pale);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.dash-tl-icon.pending {
  background: #FFF4E6;
  color: #B45309;
}

.dash-tl-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.dash-tl-body {
  min-width: 0;
}

.dash-tl-body strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.dash-tl-body span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.dash-tl-time {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  white-space: nowrap;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-dashboard {
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: var(--space-8) auto 0;
  }
}

/* legacy hidden — replaced by .hero-dashboard */
.hero-mockup {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* Concentric rings shield in the back */
.hero-rings {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-rings::before,
.hero-rings::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.22);
}

.hero-rings::before {
  width: 92%;
  height: 92%;
  animation: spin-slow 60s linear infinite;
}

.hero-rings::after {
  width: 68%;
  height: 68%;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.32);
}

@keyframes spin-slow {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-rings::before { animation: none; }
}

/* Central shield emblem — inline SVG (scales correctly) */
.hero-emblem {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 58%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.12;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 32px rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.28));
}

.hero-emblem svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Floating dashboard card — top right */
.hero-card-stat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6%;
  right: -4%;
  width: 220px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-card-stat .pill {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.hero-card-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hero-card-stat-value {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 var(--space-3);
}

.hero-card-stat-bar {
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.hero-card-stat-bar > div {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary));
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.hero-card-stat-footnote {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Floating "shield activated" card — bottom left */
.hero-card-action {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6%;
  left: -4%;
  width: 220px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-darker);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.hero-card-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.hero-card-action-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background-color: rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.22);
  color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-card-action-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.hero-card-action strong {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-card-action span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.hero-card-action-meta {
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Small floating chip */
.hero-chip-float { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-mockup { max-width: 360px; margin: var(--space-8) auto 0; }
  .hero-card-stat { right: -2%; width: 180px; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); }
  .hero-card-action { left: -2%; width: 180px; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); }
  .hero-card-stat-value { font-size: 1.25rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-mockup { max-width: 300px; }
  .hero-card-stat, .hero-card-action { width: 160px; }
}

/* ---- Interior page hero accent ring (kept as subtle accent over the stripe pattern) ---- */
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -160px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.20);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ---- Section heading with mark accent ---- */
.heading-mark {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.heading-mark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary));
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.section-header.left .heading-mark::after { left: 0; transform: none; }

/* ---- Stats: enrich the bar ---- */
.stats {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-primary) 50%, var(--color-primary-darker) 100%);
}

.stats > div {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
}

.stats > div + div {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats > div + div { border-left: none; }
}

/* ---- Track cards: add subtle decoration ---- */
.track {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.track::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.track.primary::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* ---- CTA band — add pattern overlay ---- */
.cta-band {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-darker) 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0 1px, transparent 1px 14px);
  background-blend-mode: normal, overlay;
}

.cta-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -160px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Feature row visual enrichment ---- */
.feature-visual {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(142, 184, 111, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.feature-visual::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50px;
  left: -50px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 104, 60, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.feature-visual-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---- Service card icons — vary the accent color ---- */
.card:nth-of-type(3n+1) .card-icon {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-pale);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.card:nth-of-type(3n+2) .card-icon {
  background-color: #FFF4E6;
  color: #B45309;
}

.card:nth-of-type(3n+3) .card-icon {
  background-color: #EEF4FF;
  color: #1E40AF;
}

.card-featured .card-icon {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ---- Tags / chips inline in body copy ---- */
.tag-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.625rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.tag svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ---- Why-us / comparison sub-grid ---- */
.compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.compare > div {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.compare h4 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.compare ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.compare .typical h4 { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.compare .typical { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }
.compare .ours h4 { color: var(--color-primary); }
.compare .ours { border-color: var(--color-accent-soft); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-accent-pale), var(--color-surface)); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}