/* =========================================================
   Apex Bridge Capital — Design System
   Editorial financial-advisory aesthetic
   ========================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,400;0,9..144,500;0,9..144,600;0,9..144,700;1,9..144,400&family=Libre+Franklin:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root{
  /* Brand palette */
  --ink:        #0d1b2a;   /* deep navy — primary dark */
  --ink-2:      #13243a;   /* slightly lighter navy */
  --teal:       #3f8576;   /* brand teal (bridge) */
  --teal-dark:  #2f6659;
  --teal-soft:  #e7f0ed;
  --sand:       #f7f5f0;   /* warm off-white */
  --paper:      #ffffff;
  --line:       #e4e0d7;   /* hairline on light */
  --line-dark:  rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  --text:       #1c2a38;
  --muted:      #5d6b78;
  --muted-dark: #a9b6c2;
  --gold:       #b8935a;   /* subtle accent for detail */

  --maxw: 1200px;
  --radius: 4px;
  --shadow: 0 18px 50px -20px rgba(13,27,42,.28);
  --shadow-sm: 0 8px 24px -12px rgba(13,27,42,.22);

  --serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --sans: 'Libre Franklin', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  color:var(--text);
  background:var(--paper);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-size:17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}

h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;line-height:1.12;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.015em;font-optical-sizing:auto}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5.2vw,4.1rem);font-weight:600}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.8vw,3rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.2vw,1.7rem)}
h4{font-size:1.2rem}
p{margin:0 0 1.1rem}
.lead{font-size:1.22rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}

.container{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px}
.narrow{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}

section{padding:96px 0}
.section-sm{padding:64px 0}

/* ---- Eyebrow / kicker ---- */
.kicker{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-dark);
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.kicker::before{content:"";width:26px;height:1.5px;background:var(--teal);display:inline-block}
.kicker.center{justify-content:center}
.kicker.light{color:#8fd0c0}
.kicker.light::before{background:#8fd0c0}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
  padding:15px 30px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  transition:.25s ease;cursor:pointer;border:1.5px solid transparent;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--teal-dark);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.btn-dark:hover{background:var(--ink-2);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ink);background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.btn-light{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.btn-light:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.btn-outline-light{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:var(--line-dark)}
.btn-outline-light:hover{border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.btn .arrow{transition:.25s}
.btn:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* =========================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================= */
.topbar{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--muted-dark);
  font-size:.83rem;letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.topbar .container{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;height:44px}
.topbar a{color:var(--muted-dark);transition:.2s}
.topbar a:hover{color:#fff}
.topbar-left{display:flex;gap:26px;align-items:center}
.topbar-right{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center}
.topbar .dot{color:var(--teal)}

.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:88px}
.brand img{height:52px;width:auto}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;list-style:none}
.nav-links > li{position:relative}
.nav-links > li > a{
  display:block;padding:12px 16px;font-size:.94rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);
  transition:.2s;border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.nav-links > li > a:hover{color:var(--teal-dark)}
.nav-links .has-menu > a::after{content:"⌄";font-size:.9rem;margin-left:6px;opacity:.5;position:relative;top:-2px}
.nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:0;min-width:280px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:10px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);transition:.22s;
}
.nav-links > li:hover .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0)}
.dropdown a{
  display:block;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:6px;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text);
  transition:.18s;
}
.dropdown a:hover{background:var(--teal-soft);color:var(--teal-dark);padding-left:18px}
.dropdown a span{display:block;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;margin-top:2px}

/* Mobile nav */
.hamburger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:8px}
.hamburger span{width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);transition:.25s}
.mobile-nav{display:none}

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(13,27,42,.94) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,.82) 45%, rgba(47,102,89,.72) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522093007474-d86e9bf7ba6f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=2000&q=80');
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  color:#fff;
  padding:130px 0 120px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:-120px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:520px;height:520px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:50%;
}
.hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero h1{color:#fff;max-width:15ch}
.hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:#8fd0c0;font-weight:500}
.hero .lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);max-width:52ch;margin:24px 0 36px;font-size:1.28rem}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero-trust{margin-top:54px;display:flex;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;
  padding-top:30px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.hero-trust .item{color:rgba(255,255,255,.9)}
.hero-trust .num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2rem;color:#fff;line-height:1;display:block}
.hero-trust .lbl{font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--muted-dark);margin-top:6px}

/* =========================================================
   TRUST BAR / logos
   ========================================================= */
.trustbar{background:var(--sand);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:34px 0}
.trustbar .container{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.trustbar .label{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
.trustbar .logos{display:flex;gap:44px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;opacity:.7}
.trustbar .logos span{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em}

/* =========================================================
   GENERIC SECTION HEADS
   ========================================================= */
.section-head{max-width:720px;margin-bottom:56px}
.section-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.section-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.12rem;margin-top:8px}

/* =========================================================
   VALUE / INTRO SPLIT
   ========================================================= */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
.split.reverse{direction:rtl}
.split.reverse > *{direction:ltr}
.split-media{position:relative}
.split-media img{border-radius:8px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.split-media .badge{
  position:absolute;bottom:-26px;left:-26px;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  padding:26px 30px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);max-width:230px;
}
.split-media .badge .num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.4rem;color:#8fd0c0;line-height:1}
.split-media .badge .txt{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted-dark);margin-top:6px}
.check-list{list-style:none;margin:24px 0 32px}
.check-list li{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:16px}
.check-list li::before{
  content:"✓";flex:0 0 24px;height:24px;width:24px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--teal-soft);color:var(--teal-dark);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-top:3px;
}
.check-list li strong{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.check-list li span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES GRID
   ========================================================= */
.grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}
.grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:28px}
.grid-4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px}

.card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:38px 34px;
  transition:.28s ease;position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:100%;
}
.card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;background:var(--teal);transition:.3s}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.card:hover::before{width:100%}
.card .icon{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--teal-soft);color:var(--teal-dark);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:22px;
}
.card .icon svg{width:28px;height:28px}
.card h3{font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem;margin-bottom:18px}
.card .more{font-weight:600;color:var(--teal-dark);font-size:.9rem;display:inline-flex;gap:6px;align-items:center}
.card .more .arrow{transition:.25s}
.card:hover .more .arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* on dark */
.section-dark{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.section-dark h1,.section-dark h2,.section-dark h3,.section-dark h4{color:#fff}
.section-dark .section-head p,.section-dark p{color:var(--muted-dark)}
.section-dark .card{background:var(--ink-2);border-color:var(--line-dark)}
.section-dark .card h3{color:#fff}
.section-dark .card p{color:var(--muted-dark)}

.section-sand{background:var(--sand)}

/* =========================================================
   PROCESS / STEPS
   ========================================================= */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:30px;counter-reset:step}
.step{position:relative;padding-top:20px}
.step .n{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:3.4rem;color:var(--teal);opacity:.28;line-height:1;
}
.step h4{margin:8px 0 10px;font-size:1.3rem}
.step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}
.section-dark .step p{color:var(--muted-dark)}
.section-dark .step .n{color:#8fd0c0;opacity:.4}

/* =========================================================
   STATS STRIP
   ========================================================= */
.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;text-align:center}
.stat .num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.6rem,4vw,3.4rem);color:var(--teal);line-height:1}
.section-dark .stat .num{color:#8fd0c0}
.stat .lbl{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px;letter-spacing:.02em}
.section-dark .stat .lbl{color:var(--muted-dark)}

/* =========================================================
   CTA BAND
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--teal-dark),var(--teal));
  color:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:64px 60px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-band::before,.cta-band::after{content:"";position:absolute;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:50%}
.cta-band::before{width:300px;height:300px;top:-120px;left:-80px}
.cta-band::after{width:400px;height:400px;bottom:-200px;right:-100px}
.cta-band h2{color:#fff;position:relative;max-width:20ch;margin:0 auto 16px}
.cta-band p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);position:relative;max-width:52ch;margin:0 auto 30px;font-size:1.12rem}
.cta-band .hero-actions{justify-content:center;position:relative}

/* =========================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero{
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,var(--ink) 0%,var(--ink-2) 60%,var(--teal-dark) 130%);
  color:#fff;padding:110px 0 90px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-100px;top:-100px;width:400px;height:400px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:50%}
.page-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.page-hero h1{color:#fff;max-width:18ch}
.page-hero .lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);max-width:56ch;margin-top:20px}
.breadcrumb{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted-dark);margin-bottom:22px;letter-spacing:.02em}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.breadcrumb span{margin:0 8px;opacity:.5}

/* =========================================================
   FEATURE LIST / SOLUTIONS
   ========================================================= */
.solution-row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 1fr auto;gap:26px;align-items:center;
  padding:30px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:.2s;
}
.solution-row:hover{background:var(--sand);padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;border-radius:8px}
.solution-row .s-icon{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--teal-soft);
  color:var(--teal-dark);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.solution-row .s-icon svg{width:30px;height:30px}
.solution-row h3{font-size:1.35rem;margin-bottom:4px}
.solution-row p{color:var(--muted);margin:0;font-size:.98rem;max-width:60ch}
.solution-row .amt{text-align:right;white-space:nowrap}
.solution-row .amt .big{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--teal-dark)}
.solution-row .amt .sm{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.quote-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:38px 36px;height:100%}
.quote-card .stars{color:var(--gold);font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:16px}
.quote-card blockquote{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);
  font-style:italic;margin-bottom:22px}
.quote-card .who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.quote-card .who .av{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.1rem}
.quote-card .who .name{font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink)}
.quote-card .who .role{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================= */
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq-q{width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  padding:26px 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.22rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.faq-q .ic{flex:0 0 auto;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--teal-dark);transition:.25s}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .ic{background:var(--teal);color:#fff;border-color:var(--teal);transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .3s ease}
.faq-a p{color:var(--muted);padding:0 0 4px}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:400px;padding-bottom:26px}

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT / FORM
   ========================================================= */
.form-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:44px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}
.field{margin-bottom:20px}
.field.full{grid-column:1/-1}
.field label{display:block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:.01em}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%;padding:13px 15px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.96rem;color:var(--text);background:#fff;transition:.2s;
}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--teal);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--teal-soft)}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px}
.form-note{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}

.contact-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:28px}
.contact-info .ci{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start}
.contact-info .ci .ic{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--teal-soft);
  color:var(--teal-dark);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 auto}
.contact-info .ci h4{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:2px}
.contact-info .ci p{color:var(--muted);margin:0;font-size:.96rem}

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer{background:var(--ink);color:var(--muted-dark);padding:76px 0 0}
.footer-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:56px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.footer-brand img{height:52px;filter:none;margin-bottom:20px}
.footer-brand p{color:var(--muted-dark);font-size:.94rem;max-width:34ch}
.footer-col h5{color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:20px;font-weight:600}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none}
.footer-col li{margin-bottom:12px}
.footer-col a{color:var(--muted-dark);font-size:.94rem;transition:.2s}
.footer-col a:hover{color:#8fd0c0}
.footer-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:22px}
.footer-social a{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.25s}
.footer-social a:hover{background:var(--teal);border-color:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.footer-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;
  padding:26px 0;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.85rem}
.footer-bottom .links{display:flex;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-disclaimer{border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);padding:22px 0 34px;font-size:.78rem;
  color:#6b7885;line-height:1.6}

/* =========================================================
   MISC
   ========================================================= */
.pill{display:inline-block;background:var(--teal-soft);color:var(--teal-dark);font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:600;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;letter-spacing:.03em}
.divider{height:1px;background:var(--line);margin:0}
.text-teal{color:var(--teal-dark)}
.mt-0{margin-top:0}.mb-0{margin-bottom:0}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:40px 30px}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .footer-brand{grid-column:1/-1}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  section{padding:72px 0}
  .nav-links,.topbar{display:none}
  .hamburger{display:flex}
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .split.reverse{direction:ltr}
  .split-media .badge{left:auto;right:20px;bottom:20px}
  .grid-3,.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:36px 20px}
  .hero-trust{gap:28px}
  .cta-band{padding:48px 28px}
  .solution-row{grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;gap:18px}
  .solution-row .amt{grid-column:2;text-align:left}
  .solution-row .s-icon{width:52px;height:52px}
  .mobile-nav.open{display:block}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .container{padding:0 20px}
  body{font-size:16px}
  .grid-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stats{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .form-card{padding:28px 22px}
  .hero{padding:90px 0 80px}
  .hero-trust{flex-direction:column;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start}
}

/* =========================================================
   COOKIE CONSENT
   ========================================================= */
.cookie-banner{
  position:fixed;left:24px;right:24px;bottom:24px;z-index:200;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  padding:24px 28px;display:none;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:24px;align-items:center;max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;
}
.cookie-banner.show{display:grid}
.cookie-banner p{margin:0;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted-dark);line-height:1.6}
.cookie-banner a{color:#8fd0c0;text-decoration:underline}
.cookie-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-shrink:0}
.cookie-actions .btn{padding:12px 22px;font-size:.88rem}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .cookie-banner{grid-template-columns:1fr;left:14px;right:14px;bottom:14px;padding:20px}
  .cookie-actions .btn{flex:1;justify-content:center}
}

/* Form success notice (WordPress) */
.form-success{background:var(--teal-soft);border:1px solid var(--teal);color:var(--teal-dark);
  padding:16px 20px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:22px;font-size:.95rem}

/* Legal / long-form content */
.legal-content h2{font-size:1.6rem;margin:40px 0 14px}
.legal-content h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:28px 0 10px}
.legal-content p,.legal-content li{color:var(--text);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75}
.legal-content ul{margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:22px}
.legal-content li{margin-bottom:8px}
.legal-content .updated{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.legal-content .callout{background:var(--sand);border-left:3px solid var(--teal);
  padding:20px 24px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;margin:24px 0}
.legal-content .callout p{margin:0;color:var(--muted)}

/* Mobile nav panel */
.mobile-nav{position:fixed;inset:88px 0 0;background:#fff;z-index:99;padding:24px;overflow-y:auto}
.mobile-nav a{display:block;padding:15px 8px;font-size:1.05rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink)}
.mobile-nav .btn{margin-top:20px;width:100%;justify-content:center}
body.nav-open{overflow:hidden}

/* =========================================================
   V2 COMPONENTS — trust, data viz, interactive
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- Established topbar ---- */
.topbar .topbar-left{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.topbar .tb-item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;white-space:nowrap}
.topbar .tb-item svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--teal);opacity:.9}
.topbar .stars-mini{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:1px}

/* ---- Hero social-proof badges ---- */
.hero-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:26px 0 4px}
.hero-badges .hb{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 16px;font-size:.86rem;
  color:#fff;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.hero-badges .hb b{font-weight:600}
.hero-badges .hb .st{color:var(--gold)}

/* ---- Security / trust badge row ---- */
.trust-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
.trust-badges .tbadge{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 16px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.trust-badges .tbadge svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--teal-dark);flex:0 0 auto}
.trust-badges .tbadge span{display:block;font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);font-size:.74rem}
.section-dark .trust-badges .tbadge{background:var(--ink-2);border-color:var(--line-dark);color:#fff}
.section-dark .trust-badges .tbadge svg{color:#8fd0c0}

/* ---- Animated counters / data viz ---- */
.metric{padding:6px 0}
.metric .num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.2rem);color:var(--teal);line-height:1;font-weight:600}
.section-dark .metric .num{color:#8fd0c0}
.metric .lbl{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}
.section-dark .metric .lbl{color:var(--muted-dark)}
.metric .bar{height:6px;border-radius:4px;background:var(--line);margin-top:14px;overflow:hidden}
.section-dark .metric .bar{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.metric .bar > i{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-dark));
  border-radius:4px;transition:width 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1)}
.metric.in .bar > i{width:var(--fill,80%)}

/* donut */
.donut-wrap{display:flex;gap:40px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center}
.donut{--p:75;--c:var(--teal);width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;
  background:conic-gradient(var(--c) calc(var(--p)*1%),var(--line) 0);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;flex:0 0 auto}
.donut::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:18px;background:#fff;border-radius:50%}
.section-dark .donut::before{background:var(--ink)}
.donut .d-val{position:relative;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2rem;color:var(--ink)}
.section-dark .donut .d-val{color:#fff}
.donut-legend{max-width:340px}
.donut-legend li{list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:10px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:.95rem}
.section-dark .donut-legend li{border-color:var(--line-dark);color:var(--muted-dark)}
.donut-legend li b{color:var(--teal-dark);font-weight:600}
.section-dark .donut-legend li b{color:#8fd0c0}

/* ---- Horizontal timeline ---- */
.timeline{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:0;position:relative;margin-top:30px}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:26px;left:8%;right:8%;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-dark))}
.tl-step{text-align:center;position:relative;padding:0 10px}
.tl-step .dot{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--teal);
  color:var(--teal-dark);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 16px;
  position:relative;z-index:2;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:600}
.section-dark .tl-step .dot{background:var(--ink);color:#8fd0c0;border-color:#8fd0c0}
.tl-step h4{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:4px}
.tl-step p{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.section-dark .tl-step p{color:var(--muted-dark)}

/* ---- Funding calculator ---- */
.calc{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:0;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.calc-in{background:#fff;padding:44px}
.calc-out{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--ink),var(--ink-2));color:#fff;padding:44px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.calc-in h3{margin-bottom:24px}
.calc .field label{display:flex;justify-content:space-between}
.calc .field label b{color:var(--teal-dark)}
.calc input[type=range]{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:100%;height:6px;border-radius:5px;
  background:var(--line);outline:none;margin-top:6px}
.calc input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:22px;height:22px;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal);cursor:pointer;border:3px solid #fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.calc input[type=range]::-moz-range-thumb{width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal);
  cursor:pointer;border:3px solid #fff}
.calc-out .eyebrow{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8fd0c0;margin-bottom:10px}
.calc-out .est{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.4rem);line-height:1;color:#fff}
.calc-out .est-sub{color:var(--muted-dark);margin:14px 0 24px;font-size:.95rem}
.calc-out .btn{align-self:flex-start}
.calc-note{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted-dark);margin-top:18px;line-height:1.6}

/* ---- US funding map ---- */
.map-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:44px;align-items:center}
.us-map{width:100%;height:auto}
.us-map path{fill:#e9ece7;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:1;transition:.25s;cursor:pointer}
.us-map path.funded{fill:var(--teal)}
.us-map path.funded:hover{fill:var(--teal-dark)}
.section-dark .us-map path{fill:#22364a;stroke:var(--ink)}
.section-dark .us-map path.funded{fill:var(--teal)}
.map-stats li{list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.section-dark .map-stats li{border-color:var(--line-dark)}
.map-stats .st-name{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.section-dark .map-stats .st-name{color:#fff}
.map-stats .st-bar{flex:1;height:7px;background:var(--line);border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;max-width:150px}
.section-dark .map-stats .st-bar{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.map-stats .st-bar > i{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--teal);border-radius:4px;width:var(--w,60%)}
.map-stats .st-val{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--teal-dark);font-size:1rem;min-width:52px;text-align:right}
.section-dark .map-stats .st-val{color:#8fd0c0}
.map-tip{position:fixed;pointer-events:none;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:6px;
  font-size:.82rem;z-index:50;opacity:0;transition:opacity .15s;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);white-space:nowrap}
.map-tip.show{opacity:1}

/* ---- Case study cards ---- */
.case-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;height:100%;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:.28s}
.case-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.case-head{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:22px 26px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.case-head .ind{font-weight:600}
.case-head .tag{font-size:.72rem;background:rgba(143,208,192,.16);color:#8fd0c0;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600}
.case-body{padding:26px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.case-metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin-bottom:20px}
.case-metrics .cm{background:var(--sand);border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px}
.case-metrics .cm .k{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.case-metrics .cm .v{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--ink);margin-top:2px}
.case-metrics .cm.win .v{color:var(--teal-dark)}
.case-row{display:flex;gap:10px;font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.case-row .lab{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);min-width:74px;flex:0 0 auto}
.case-row .txt{color:var(--muted)}
.case-result{margin-top:auto;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start}
.case-result .ic{color:var(--teal-dark);flex:0 0 auto}
.case-result b{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---- Live results counter ---- */
.results-live{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-dark),var(--teal));color:#fff;border-radius:16px;
  padding:40px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr 1fr auto;gap:30px;align-items:center}
.results-live .pulse{width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:#8fd0c0;position:relative}
.results-live .pulse::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-6px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid #8fd0c0;
  animation:pulse 1.8s infinite}
@keyframes pulse{0%{transform:scale(.8);opacity:.9}100%{transform:scale(2.2);opacity:0}}
.results-live .rl-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.4rem;line-height:1}
.results-live .rl-lbl{font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.results-live .rl-note{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);text-align:right}

/* ---- Video block ---- */
.video-card{position:relative;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  background:var(--ink);aspect-ratio:16/9;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.video-card img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.55}
.video-card .play{position:relative;z-index:2;width:86px;height:86px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;transition:.25s}
.video-card .play:hover{transform:scale(1.08)}
.video-card .play svg{width:30px;height:30px;color:var(--teal-dark);margin-left:4px}
.video-card .vcap{position:absolute;z-index:2;bottom:22px;left:24px;color:#fff;font-size:.9rem;
  background:rgba(13,27,42,.6);padding:8px 14px;border-radius:8px}

/* ---- Client logos ---- */
.client-logos{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;justify-content:center;align-items:center;opacity:.75}
.client-logos .cl{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em}

/* ---- Industry cards link ---- */
.ind-card{display:block;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:26px;
  transition:.25s;height:100%}
.ind-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.ind-card .ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--teal-soft);color:var(--teal-dark);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px}
.ind-card .ic svg{width:26px;height:26px}
.ind-card h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.ind-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin:0}
.ind-card .go{color:var(--teal-dark);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;margin-top:12px;display:inline-flex;gap:6px}

/* ---- Resource / article cards ---- */
.res-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;
  overflow:hidden;height:100%;transition:.25s}
.res-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.res-card .rc-top{height:150px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink),var(--teal-dark));position:relative}
.res-card .rc-top .cat{position:absolute;bottom:14px;left:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:var(--ink);
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;letter-spacing:.04em}
.res-card .rc-body{padding:24px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.res-card h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.res-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:16px}
.res-card .go{margin-top:auto;color:var(--teal-dark);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;display:inline-flex;gap:6px}

/* article body */
.article-body{max-width:760px}
.article-body h2{font-size:1.7rem;margin:38px 0 12px}
.article-body h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin:26px 0 8px}
.article-body p,.article-body li{font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.8;color:var(--text)}
.article-body ul,.article-body ol{margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:24px}
.article-body li{margin-bottom:8px}
.article-body .callout{background:var(--sand);border-left:3px solid var(--teal);padding:20px 24px;
  border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;margin:26px 0}
.article-body .callout p{margin:0}

/* team */
.team-card{text-align:center}
.team-card .ph{aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--ink),var(--teal-dark));
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.6rem;
  margin-bottom:16px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.team-card .ph img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.team-card h4{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:2px}
.team-card .role{color:var(--teal-dark);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem}
.team-card .bio{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-top:8px}
.photo-note{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;margin-top:8px;font-style:italic}

/* ---- Responsive for v2 ---- */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .calc{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .map-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .timeline{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px}
  .timeline::before{display:none}
  .results-live{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;text-align:center;padding:28px}
  .results-live .rl-note{text-align:center;grid-column:1/-1}
  .results-live .pulse{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .calc-in,.calc-out{padding:28px}
  .timeline{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .case-metrics{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .hero-badges .hb{font-size:.8rem;padding:7px 13px}
  .results-live{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ---- v2 nav/footer extras ---- */
.dropdown.wide{min-width:440px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2px}
.dropdown.wide a{font-size:.88rem}
.dropdown .all-link{grid-column:1/-1;color:var(--teal-dark);font-weight:600;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top:6px;padding-top:12px}
.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1.7fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr}
.footer-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:22px}
.footer-badges .fb{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius:8px;padding:8px 12px;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted-dark);font-weight:600}
.footer-badges .fb svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:#8fd0c0}
.footer-contact{margin-top:20px;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted-dark);line-height:1.7}
.footer-contact a{color:var(--muted-dark)}
.footer-contact a:hover{color:#8fd0c0}
@media(max-width:1024px){.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:640px){.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.dropdown.wide{min-width:300px;grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- state chips (funding map) ---- */
.state-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.state-chips .chip{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;padding:8px 11px;border-radius:7px;
  background:#22364a;color:var(--muted-dark);letter-spacing:.02em;transition:.2s;cursor:default;min-width:40px;text-align:center}
.state-chips .chip.funded{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.state-chips .chip.funded:hover{background:#8fd0c0;color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* ---- TCPA / consent checkbox ---- */
.consent-field{margin:6px 0 20px}
.consent{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);
  font-weight:400;line-height:1.55;cursor:pointer}
.consent input[type=checkbox]{width:18px;height:18px;flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:2px;accent-color:var(--teal);cursor:pointer}
.consent a{color:var(--teal-dark);text-decoration:underline}

/* ---- Multi-office ---- */
.foot-offices{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;margin-top:12px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted-dark);line-height:1.5}
.foot-offices b{color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.offices-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.office-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.office-card .oc-map{height:180px;background:var(--sand)}
.office-card .oc-map iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block}
.office-card .oc-body{padding:20px 22px}
.office-card .oc-tag{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal-dark);margin-bottom:6px;display:inline-block}
.office-card .oc-city{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}
.office-card .oc-addr{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6}
@media(max-width:900px){.offices-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}