/* ===========================================================
   Nye Consulting Services, Inc. — shared design system
   Extracted verbatim from the live ncs-inc.net single-page site,
   then extended with the components the new pages need.
   Every existing token, class and breakpoint is unchanged.
   =========================================================== */

  :root{
    --navy:#15324f;
    --navy-d:#0d2138;
    --navy-x:#081726;
    --teal:#237a66;
    --teal-2:#2f9e83;
    --teal-l:#e6f4f0;
    --paper:#ffffff;
    --sand:#f6f4ee;
    --sand-2:#efebe1;
    --ink:#1c2b36;
    --body:#4a5c6b;
    --muted:#6b7d8b;
    --line:#e2e6ea;
    --line-2:#d3dade;
    --f-disp:'Space Grotesk','Segoe UI',Helvetica,sans-serif;
    --f-body:'Inter','Segoe UI',Helvetica,sans-serif;
    --r:14px;
  }
  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{background:var(--paper);color:var(--body);font-family:var(--f-body);line-height:1.65;overflow-x:hidden;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}
  h1,h2,h3,h4,.mono{font-family:var(--f-disp);color:var(--ink);}
  .mono{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:2.4px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;}
  a{color:inherit;}
  .wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px;}
  @media(max-width:640px){.wrap{padding:0 20px;}}

  #progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-2));z-index:100;}

  .rv{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);}
  .rv.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}
  .d1{transition-delay:.06s}.d2{transition-delay:.13s}.d3{transition-delay:.2s}.d4{transition-delay:.27s}.d5{transition-delay:.34s}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.rv{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;}*{animation:none!important;}}

  /* ---------- header ---------- */
  header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:80;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(150%);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s;}
  header.stuck{border-bottom-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(13,33,56,.07);}
  .nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:76px;}
  .brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;text-decoration:none;}
  .mark{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:11px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--navy),var(--teal));box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(21,50,79,.28);}
  .brand b{display:block;font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:15.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.3px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink);}
  .brand span{font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:1.6px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;}
  nav ul{display:flex;gap:32px;list-style:none;align-items:center;}
  nav a{text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:var(--body);transition:color .2s;position:relative;}
  nav a:hover{color:var(--ink);}
  nav a:not(.pill)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-7px;height:2px;width:0;background:var(--teal);transition:width .3s;}
  nav a:not(.pill):hover::after{width:100%;}
  nav a.here:not(.pill)::after{width:100%;}
  .pill{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-2));color:#fff!important;border-radius:100px;padding:11px 22px;font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(35,122,102,.28);transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
  .pill:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(35,122,102,.4);}
  .burger{display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:9px;}
  .burger i{display:block;width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);margin:5px 0;border-radius:2px;}
  @media(max-width:880px){
    .burger{display:block;}
    nav ul{position:fixed;inset:76px 0 auto 0;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;background:#fff;padding:12px 22px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(13,33,56,.1);transform:translateY(-130%);transition:transform .38s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);}
    nav ul.open{transform:none;}
    nav a{display:block;padding:15px 0;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
    .pill{text-align:center;margin-top:14px;border-bottom:0;}
  }

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-d) 62%,var(--navy-x) 100%);color:#fff;padding:112px 0 96px;overflow:hidden;}
  .hero.compact{padding:78px 0 66px;}
  .hero h1,.hero h2{color:#fff;}
  .grid-lines{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
    background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.055) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.055) 1px,transparent 1px);
    background-size:64px 64px;
    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 70% at 60% 40%,#000 15%,transparent 76%);
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 70% at 60% 40%,#000 15%,transparent 76%);}
  .topo{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;width:100%;height:100%;opacity:.55;}
  .topo path{fill:none;stroke:rgba(47,158,131,.35);stroke-width:1.2;stroke-dasharray:2400;stroke-dashoffset:2400;animation:draw 5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;}
  .topo path:nth-child(2){stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.11);animation-delay:.3s}
  .topo path:nth-child(3){stroke:rgba(47,158,131,.22);animation-delay:.6s}
  .topo path:nth-child(4){stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.08);animation-delay:.9s}
  .topo path:nth-child(5){stroke:rgba(47,158,131,.16);animation-delay:1.2s}
  @keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0;}}
  .hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:3;}
  .badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:100px;padding:7px 16px 7px 10px;color:#c3d3de;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:28px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);}
  .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal-2);box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(47,158,131,.65);animation:pulse 2.4s infinite;}
  @keyframes pulse{70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(47,158,131,0);}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(47,158,131,0);}}
  h1{font-size:clamp(34px,5.6vw,62px);line-height:1.04;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-1.8px;max-width:17ch;}
  h1.wide{max-width:22ch;}
  h1 em{font-style:normal;color:#67dbb8;}
  .lede{margin-top:24px;max-width:58ch;font-size:clamp(15.5px,1.5vw,18px);color:#bfcedb;}
  .cta-row{margin-top:36px;display:flex;gap:13px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}
  .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:15px 27px;border-radius:100px;text-decoration:none;font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;transition:transform .22s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .22s,border-color .22s,color .22s;border:0;cursor:pointer;}
  .btn svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .22s;}
  .btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px);}
  .btn-solid{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-2));color:#fff;box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(35,122,102,.35);}
  .btn-solid:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(35,122,102,.48);}
  .btn-line{border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);color:#fff;}
  .btn-line:hover{border-color:#67dbb8;color:#67dbb8;transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .btn-dark{border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--ink);}
  .btn-dark:hover{border-color:var(--teal);color:var(--teal);transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .hstats{margin-top:64px;display:flex;gap:56px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .hstat .n{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-1.5px;line-height:1;color:#fff;}
  .hstat .n small{font-size:.55em;color:#67dbb8;}
  .hstat .l{margin-top:8px;font-size:12.5px;color:#8ea3b5;max-width:17ch;}

  /* ---------- ticker ---------- */
  .ticker{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--sand);overflow:hidden;padding:15px 0;position:relative;}
  .ticker::before,.ticker::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:120px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;}
  .ticker::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--sand),transparent);}
  .ticker::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--sand),transparent);}
  .track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:slide 52s linear infinite;}
  .ticker:hover .track{animation-play-state:paused;}
  @keyframes slide{to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
  .track span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:40px;padding-right:40px;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2.2px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap;}
  .track span::after{content:"";width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal-2);}

  /* ---------- sections ---------- */
  section{padding:104px 0;position:relative;}
  section.tight{padding:76px 0;}
  .shead{max-width:62ch;margin-bottom:52px;}
  .shead .mono{color:var(--teal);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .shead .mono::before{content:"";width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--teal);}
  .shead h2{font-size:clamp(27px,3.9vw,44px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-1.3px;line-height:1.08;}
  .shead p{margin-top:16px;color:var(--muted);font-size:16.5px;max-width:54ch;}

  /* ---------- bento ---------- */
  .services{background:var(--sand);}
  .grp{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin:0 0 18px;}
  .grp::after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:var(--line-2);}
  .grp.second{margin-top:16px;}
  .bento{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:16px;}
  .cell{position:relative;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:30px 28px;overflow:hidden;grid-column:span 2;
    transition:border-color .35s,transform .35s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .35s;}
  .cell:hover{border-color:var(--line-2);transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(13,33,56,.11);}
  .cell::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%),rgba(47,158,131,.09),transparent 60%);}
  .cell:hover::before{opacity:1;}
  .cell.wide{grid-column:span 3;}
  .cell.tall{grid-column:span 3;}
  .cell.feature{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--teal-l),#fff 70%);border-color:#cfe6df;}
  @media(max-width:980px){.bento{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}.cell,.cell.wide,.cell.tall{grid-column:span 2;}}
  @media(max-width:660px){.bento{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.cell,.cell.wide,.cell.tall{grid-column:span 1;}}
  .ico{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px;
    background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(35,122,102,.1),rgba(47,158,131,.16));transition:transform .35s,background .35s;}
  .cell:hover .ico{transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-5deg);background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-2));}
  .ico svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:var(--teal);transition:stroke .35s;}
  .cell:hover .ico svg{stroke:#fff;}
  .cell h3{font-size:19px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.4px;margin-bottom:9px;position:relative;}
  .cell p{font-size:14.7px;color:var(--muted);position:relative;}
  .tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-top:17px;position:relative;}
  .tag{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.4px;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--muted);background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);}

  /* ---------- coverage ---------- */
  .map-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:66px;align-items:center;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.map-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px;}}
  .pa{width:100%;height:auto;overflow:visible;filter:drop-shadow(0 18px 34px rgba(13,33,56,.13));}
  .pa-shape{fill:#f2f8f6;stroke:var(--teal-2);stroke-width:1.4;stroke-dasharray:1600;stroke-dashoffset:1600;}
  .in .pa-shape{animation:draw 2.4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;}
  .cdot{fill:var(--teal-2);opacity:0;transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;}
  .in .cdot{animation:popin .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;}
  @keyframes popin{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(0);}to{opacity:.85;transform:scale(1);}}
  .ring{fill:none;stroke:var(--teal);stroke-width:1.6;transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;}
  .in .ring{animation:radar 3s ease-out infinite 2.2s;}
  @keyframes radar{0%{opacity:.8;transform:scale(.3);}100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(4);}}
  .hq{fill:#fff;stroke:var(--teal);stroke-width:3;}
  .hqlbl{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1.5px;fill:var(--ink);font-weight:600;}
  .arealist{list-style:none;margin-top:28px;}
  .arealist li{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-size:15.5px;}
  .arealist li:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .arealist .k{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.5px;color:var(--teal);padding-top:4px;min-width:24px;font-weight:600;}

  /* ---------- about ---------- */
  .about{background:var(--sand);}
  .about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:60px;align-items:start;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;}}
  .about .lead{font-size:clamp(19px,2.2vw,24px);line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--f-disp);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.5px;margin-bottom:22px;}
  .about p+p{margin-top:15px;font-size:16px;}
  .panel{background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-x));color:#dce6ee;border-radius:var(--r);padding:36px 32px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 24px 52px rgba(13,33,56,.24);}
  .panel::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:260px;height:260px;right:-100px;top:-100px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(47,158,131,.28),transparent 68%);}
  .panel h4{color:#67dbb8;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:2.3px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;position:relative;}
  .panel ul{list-style:none;position:relative;}
  .panel li{padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);font-size:14.8px;display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;}
  .panel li:last-child{border:0;padding-bottom:0;}
  .panel li svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:#67dbb8;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;}

  /* ---------- process ---------- */
  .steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  @media(max-width:900px){.steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media(max-width:560px){.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .stp{padding:34px 26px 38px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;transition:background .35s;}
  .stp:last-child{border-right:0;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.stp:nth-child(2n){border-right:0;}}
  @media(max-width:560px){.stp{border-right:0;}}
  .stp::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:-1px;height:2px;width:0;background:var(--teal-2);transition:width .55s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);}
  .stp:hover{background:var(--sand);}
  .stp:hover::after{width:100%;}
  .stp .no{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:42px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-2px;line-height:1;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.4px var(--line-2);transition:-webkit-text-stroke-color .35s;}
  .stp:hover .no{-webkit-text-stroke-color:var(--teal-2);}
  .stp h3{font-size:17.5px;font-weight:600;margin:16px 0 8px;letter-spacing:-.3px;}
  .stp p{font-size:14.2px;color:var(--muted);}

  /* ---------- cta ---------- */
  .band{background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-x));padding:78px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;}
  .band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:58px 58px;
    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 50%,#000,transparent 72%);mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 50%,#000,transparent 72%);}
  .band .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;}
  .band h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(25px,3.6vw,40px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-1.2px;line-height:1.1;max-width:21ch;margin:0 auto;}
  .band p{margin-top:16px;color:#b5c6d4;font-size:16px;}
  .band .cta-row{justify-content:center;}

  /* ---------- contact ---------- */
  .cgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.cgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;}}
  .clist{list-style:none;}
  .clist li{display:flex;gap:22px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);align-items:flex-start;}
  .clist li:first-child{border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .clist .k{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);min-width:76px;padding-top:5px;font-weight:600;}
  .clist .v{font-size:16.5px;color:var(--ink);}
  .clist a{text-decoration:none;font-weight:500;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--line-2);padding-bottom:2px;transition:border-color .25s,color .25s;}
  .clist a:hover{color:var(--teal);border-color:var(--teal);}
  .note{background:var(--sand);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:36px 32px;}
  .note h3{font-size:20px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.4px;margin-bottom:11px;}
  .note p{font-size:15px;color:var(--muted);}

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer{background:var(--navy-x);color:#8ea3b5;padding:48px 0 38px;}
  .frow{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}
  .flinks{display:flex;gap:26px;list-style:none;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .flinks a{text-decoration:none;font-size:13.5px;color:#8ea3b5;transition:color .2s;}
  .flinks a:hover{color:#67dbb8;}
  .fmeta{font-size:13px;}
  .disc{margin-top:24px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);font-size:12px;line-height:1.65;color:#67798a;max-width:88ch;}

/* ===========================================================
   NEW COMPONENTS — added for the multi-page build
   =========================================================== */

  /* ---------- breadcrumb ---------- */
  .crumb{font-size:12.5px;color:#8ea3b5;margin-bottom:22px;display:flex;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}
  .crumb a{text-decoration:none;color:#b5c6d4;transition:color .2s;}
  .crumb a:hover{color:#67dbb8;}
  .crumb span{opacity:.5;}
  .crumb.dark{color:var(--muted);}
  .crumb.dark a{color:var(--body);}
  .crumb.dark a:hover{color:var(--teal);}

  /* ---------- prose (guides / long-form) ---------- */
  .prose{max-width:74ch;}
  .prose h2{font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-1px;line-height:1.14;margin:54px 0 16px;}
  .prose h2:first-child{margin-top:0;}
  .prose h3{font-size:19.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.4px;margin:34px 0 11px;}
  .prose p{font-size:16.5px;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .prose ul,.prose ol{margin:0 0 20px 0;padding-left:0;list-style:none;}
  .prose ul li,.prose ol li{position:relative;padding-left:26px;margin-bottom:11px;font-size:16px;}
  .prose ul li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:10px;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal-2);}
  .prose ol{counter-reset:pl;}
  .prose ol li{counter-increment:pl;}
  .prose ol li::before{content:counter(pl);position:absolute;left:0;top:0;font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--teal);}
  .prose strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;}
  .prose a:not(.btn){color:var(--teal);text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--line-2);transition:border-color .25s;}
  .prose a:not(.btn):hover{border-color:var(--teal);}
  .prose > .callout,.prose > .tblwrap,.prose > .faq{margin:28px 0;}

  /* ---------- callout ---------- */
  .callout{background:var(--teal-l);border:1px solid #cfe6df;border-left:3px solid var(--teal);border-radius:var(--r);padding:24px 26px;}
  .callout h4{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:2.2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:10px;}
  .callout p{font-size:15.5px;margin-bottom:0;color:var(--body);}
  .callout p+p{margin-top:11px;}
  .callout.warn{background:#fdf6ec;border-color:#f0e0c4;border-left-color:#c08a2e;}
  .callout.warn h4{color:#a8761f;}

  /* ---------- table ---------- */
  .tblwrap{overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);background:#fff;}
  table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:520px;}
  th,td{text-align:left;padding:14px 18px;font-size:14.6px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top;}
  th{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;background:var(--sand);white-space:nowrap;}
  tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0;}
  tbody tr:hover{background:var(--sand);}
  td strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;}

  /* ---------- FAQ (accordion) ---------- */
  .faq{border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:20px 40px 20px 0;position:relative;font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:16.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.3px;transition:color .2s;}
  .faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
  .faq summary:hover{color:var(--teal);}
  .faq summary::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:8px;top:27px;width:9px;height:9px;border-right:2px solid var(--teal);border-bottom:2px solid var(--teal);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform .3s;}
  .faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(-135deg);}
  .faq .ans{padding:0 0 22px;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--body);max-width:72ch;}
  .faq .ans p+p{margin-top:12px;}

  /* ---------- form ---------- */
  .fwrap{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:34px 32px;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(13,33,56,.07);}
  @media(max-width:560px){.fwrap{padding:26px 22px;}}
  .frm{display:grid;gap:18px;}
  .f2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;}
  @media(max-width:560px){.f2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .fld label{display:block;font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:8px;}
  .fld label .req{color:#c0563f;}
  .fld input,.fld select,.fld textarea{width:100%;font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:15.5px;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:10px;padding:13px 15px;transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
  .fld textarea{min-height:132px;resize:vertical;line-height:1.6;}
  .fld select{appearance:none;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%236b7d8b' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 14px center;background-size:17px;padding-right:42px;cursor:pointer;}
  .fld input:focus,.fld select:focus,.fld textarea:focus{outline:0;border-color:var(--teal-2);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(47,158,131,.15);}
  .fld .hint{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:7px;}
  .hp{position:absolute!important;left:-9999px!important;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;}
  .fnote{font-size:12.8px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;}
  .fmsg{display:none;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;font-size:14.6px;}
  .fmsg.ok{display:block;background:var(--teal-l);border:1px solid #cfe6df;color:#1a5c4d;}
  .fmsg.err{display:block;background:#fdeceb;border:1px solid #f3cfcb;color:#9c3a2c;}
  .fmsg .gf-mailbtn{display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;}

  /* ---------- guided intake (contact page, 25 Sep) ----------
     Without JavaScript every step shows as one long form that posts
     normally. site.js adds .gf-js and walks it one question at a time. */
  .gf-step{border:0;margin:0;padding:0;min-width:0;display:grid;gap:18px;}
  .gf-step legend{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:clamp(21px,2.4vw,26px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.6px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink);padding:0;margin-bottom:4px;float:left;width:100%;}
  .gf-step legend:focus{outline:0;}
  .gf-step legend + *{clear:both;}
  .gf:not(.gf-js) .gf-step + .gf-step{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:28px;margin-top:10px;}
  .gf-js .gf-step{display:none;}
  .gf-js .gf-step.on{display:grid;animation:gfIn .38s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);}
  @keyframes gfIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.gf-js .gf-step.on{animation:none;}}
  .gf-nav{display:none;}
  .gf-js .gf-nav{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:8px;}
  .gf-prog{display:none;}
  .gf-prog.on{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin:0 0 22px;}
  .gf-prog-bar{flex:1;height:6px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--sand-2);overflow:hidden;}
  .gf-prog-bar i{display:block;height:100%;width:0;border-radius:6px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-2));transition:width .4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);}
  .gf-prog-txt{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);white-space:nowrap;}
  .gf-tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px;}
  .gf-tiles-sm{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(172px,1fr));}
  @media(max-width:560px){.gf-tiles{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .gf-tile{position:relative;display:block;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:12px;padding:15px 16px 15px 46px;cursor:pointer;background:#fff;
    transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s,background .2s,transform .2s;}
  .gf-tile:hover{border-color:var(--teal-2);transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .gf-tile input{position:absolute;left:16px;top:17px;width:18px;height:18px;margin:0;accent-color:var(--teal);}
  .gf-tile b{display:block;font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:15.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.2px;line-height:1.3;}
  .gf-tile span{display:block;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px;line-height:1.45;}
  /* two rules on purpose: a browser without :has() drops a WHOLE selector list that contains it */
  .gf-tile.is-on{border-color:var(--teal);background:var(--teal-l);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(47,158,131,.12);}
  .gf-tile:has(input:checked){border-color:var(--teal);background:var(--teal-l);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(47,158,131,.12);}
  .gf-tile:focus-within{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(47,158,131,.25);}
  .gf-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}
  .gf-pills label{position:relative;cursor:pointer;}
  .gf-pills input{position:absolute;opacity:0;width:1px;height:1px;}
  .gf-pills span{display:inline-block;padding:9px 16px;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:100px;font-size:14px;color:var(--body);background:#fff;transition:border-color .2s,background .2s,color .2s;}
  .gf-pills label:hover span{border-color:var(--teal-2);}
  .gf-pills input:checked + span{border-color:var(--teal);background:var(--teal-l);color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;}
  .gf-pills input:focus-visible + span{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(47,158,131,.28);}
  .gf-q{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin:4px 0 -8px;}
  .gf-opt{font-family:var(--f-body);font-weight:400;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;margin-left:6px;}
  .gf-help{font-size:14.2px;color:var(--muted);margin:-6px 0 0;line-height:1.55;}
  .gf-check{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--body);cursor:pointer;}
  .gf-check input{width:18px;height:18px;margin:0;accent-color:var(--teal);}
  .gf-when{display:grid;gap:18px;}
  .gf-js .gf-when{display:none;}
  .gf-js .gf-when.on{display:grid;}
  .gf-js [data-when-f].off{display:none;}
  .gf-js .gf-noaddr{display:none;}
  .gf-js .gf-noaddr.on{display:block;}
  .gf-js .gf-send{display:none;}
  .gf-js .gf-step.on .gf-send{display:inline-flex;}
  .gf-err{color:#9c3a2c;font-size:13.5px;margin:6px 0 0;}
  .fld.bad input,.fld.bad select{border-color:#c0563f;}
  .gf-step.bad .gf-tiles{outline:2px solid #f3cfcb;outline-offset:6px;border-radius:12px;}
  .gf-review{background:var(--sand);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:18px 20px;}
  .gf-review:empty{display:none;}
  .gf-review h3{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);margin:0 0 12px;}
  .gf-review dl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:8px 14px;margin:0;align-items:baseline;}
  .gf-review dt{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);}
  .gf-review dd{margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink);}
  .gf-review .gf-edit{background:none;border:0;padding:0;font:inherit;font-size:13px;color:var(--teal);cursor:pointer;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--line-2);}
  .gf-review .gf-edit:hover{border-color:var(--teal);}
  .gf-done{padding:6px 0;}
  .gf-done:focus{outline:0;}
  .gf-done-h{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-1px;line-height:1.15;margin:8px 0 18px;}
  .gf-done .mono{color:var(--teal);}

  /* ---------- project cards ---------- */
  .pgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.pgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media(max-width:600px){.pgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .pcard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:26px 24px;transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .3s;}
  .pcard:hover{border-color:var(--line-2);transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(13,33,56,.1);}
  .pcard .loc{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.8px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:11px;}
  .pcard h3{font-size:17.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.35px;margin-bottom:9px;}
  .pcard p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);}

  /* ---------- link list (hub → children) ---------- */
  .llist{list-style:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .llist li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .llist a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:22px;text-decoration:none;padding:24px 4px;transition:padding .3s,background .3s;}
  .llist a:hover{padding-left:14px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal-l),transparent 70%);}
  .llist .t{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.35px;}
  .llist .d{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:5px;max-width:62ch;}
  .llist .arw{flex-shrink:0;width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--teal);transition:transform .3s;}
  .llist a:hover .arw{transform:translateX(5px);}

  /* ---------- misc ---------- */
  .anchor{scroll-margin-top:92px;}
  .center{text-align:center;}
  .mt0{margin-top:0;}
  .skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:auto;}
  .skip:focus{left:14px;top:12px;z-index:200;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);padding:11px 18px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(13,33,56,.2);}

/* ===========================================================
   PROOF COMPONENTS — added 22 Sep for credibility
   =========================================================== */

  /* ---------- photo figure ---------- */
  .fig{margin:0;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--sand);}
  .fig img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;}
  .fig figcaption{padding:13px 18px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;}
  .fig figcaption b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;}
  /* placeholder until real photos land — delete .ph once img is in */
  .ph{aspect-ratio:4/3;display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;padding:24px;
      background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,var(--sand),var(--sand) 12px,var(--sand-2) 12px,var(--sand-2) 24px);}
  .ph span{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);max-width:24ch;line-height:1.7;}
  .figrow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.figrow{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media(max-width:560px){.figrow{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  /* ---------- testimonials ---------- */
  .quotes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.quotes{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .quote{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:30px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
    transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .3s;}
  .quote:hover{border-color:var(--line-2);transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(13,33,56,.1);}
  .quote::before{content:"";display:block;width:26px;height:3px;background:var(--teal-2);border-radius:2px;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .quote p{font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.6;flex:1;}
  .quote cite{display:block;margin-top:20px;font-style:normal;font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);}
  .quote cite span{display:block;font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:13px;font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px;}

  /* ---------- team ---------- */
  .team{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;}
  @media(max-width:900px){.team{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media(max-width:560px){.team{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .person{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;
    transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .3s;}
  .person:hover{border-color:var(--line-2);transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(13,33,56,.1);}
  .person .pic{aspect-ratio:1/1;background:var(--sand);display:grid;place-items:center;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .person .pic img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
  .person .pic .initials{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:34px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-1px;color:#fff;
    width:88px;height:88px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
    background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--navy),var(--teal));box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(21,50,79,.26);}
  .person .body{padding:22px 24px 26px;}
  .person h3{font-size:18px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.35px;margin-bottom:3px;}
  .person .role{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.8px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:12px;}
  .person p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);}

  /* ---------- credential strip ---------- */
  .creds{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;}
  .cred{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:100px;padding:10px 20px 10px 14px;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);}
  .cred svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;}

  /* ---------- big stat band ---------- */
  .statband{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;background:#fff;}
  @media(max-width:820px){.statband{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media(max-width:460px){.statband{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .stt{padding:32px 26px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);}
  .stt:last-child{border-right:0;}
  @media(max-width:820px){.stt:nth-child(2n){border-right:0;}.stt:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}}
  @media(max-width:460px){.stt{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}.stt:last-child{border-bottom:0;}}
  .stt .v{font-family:var(--f-disp);font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,42px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-1.6px;line-height:1;color:var(--ink);}
  .stt .v small{font-size:.5em;color:var(--teal);margin-left:2px;}
  .stt .k{margin-top:10px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);max-width:20ch;}

  /* ---------- editorial note (dev-only, delete before launch) ---------- */
  .todo{background:#fff8e6;border:1px dashed #d9b45e;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#7a5a12;}
  .todo b{color:#5c430c;}