:root{--ink:#172235;--ink-2:#22324a;--paper:#f4f7fb;--white:#fff;--muted:#657386;--line:#d8e0eb;--blue:#6586c5;--blue-2:#4f72b4;--blue-pale:#eaf0f8;--red:#c9462e;--red-dark:#aa3928;--red-pale:#f7ebe7;--radius:4px;--shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(23,34,53,.10)}
*{box-sizing:border-box}html{scroll-behavior:smooth}body{margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6}a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}img{max-width:100%;display:block}button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit}.container{width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 48px));margin:auto}.eyebrow,.mono{font-family:'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;font-size:10px}.eyebrow{color:var(--blue-2);font-weight:500}.muted{color:var(--muted)}
/* header */
.site-header{position:fixed;z-index:50;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:76px;background:rgba(23,34,53,.94);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);backdrop-filter:blur(16px)}.nav-wrap{height:76px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px}.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;margin-right:auto}.brand-mark{display:none}.brand-name{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1}.brand-name strong{color:#fff;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:-.02em}.brand-name small{margin-top:4px;color:#d97965;font:9px 'DM Mono',monospace;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}.desktop-nav{display:flex;gap:27px;align-items:center}.desktop-nav a{color:#aebaca;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;transition:.2s}.desktop-nav a:hover,.desktop-nav a.active{color:#fff}.desktop-nav a.active:after{content:'';display:block;height:2px;background:var(--red);margin-top:6px}.nav-button{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);color:#fff;padding:10px 15px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;transition:.2s}.nav-button:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}.menu-toggle{display:none;border:0;background:none;color:#fff;font-size:23px}.mobile-nav{padding:18px 24px 24px;background:var(--ink-2);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}.mobile-nav a{display:block;color:#fff;padding:10px 0;font-size:14px}
/* common */
main{padding-top:76px}.button{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:13px 18px;border:1px solid transparent;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.09em;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;transition:.2s}.button-primary{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}.button-primary:hover{background:var(--red);color:#fff}.button-dark{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}.button-dark:hover{background:var(--blue)}.button-outline{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff}.button-outline:hover{border-color:#fff;background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}.button-red{background:var(--red);color:#fff}.button-red:hover{background:var(--red-dark)}.cta-row{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}.section{padding:110px 0}.section-sm{padding:72px 0}.section-head{margin-bottom:44px}.section-head.split{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:60px;align-items:end}.section-head h2{margin:10px 0 0;font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,78px);line-height:.94;letter-spacing:-.065em}.section-head h2 em,.hero h1 em,.inner-hero h1 em,.final-cta h2 em{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-weight:400}.section-intro{max-width:430px;color:var(--muted);margin:0}.dark{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}.dark .eyebrow{color:#a8bce0}.dark .section-intro{color:#aebaca}
/* hero */
.hero{min-height:calc(100vh - 76px);position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink)}.hero-photo,.inner-photo{display:none}.hero-photo{display:none}.hero-shade{display:none}.hero-grid{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:70px;align-items:end;padding:105px 0 80px}.hero h1{font-size:clamp(58px,8vw,112px);line-height:.88;letter-spacing:-.075em;color:#fff;margin:15px 0 25px;max-width:820px}.hero h1 span{color:var(--red)}.hero-lead{font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;color:#b9c6d6;max-width:680px;margin:0 0 30px}.hero-side{align-self:end;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding-left:28px} .hero-side .mono{color:#9cb5df;margin-bottom:18px}.hero-side p{color:#b9c6d6;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 24px}.hero-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13)}.hero-facts div{padding:14px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13)}.hero-facts b{display:block;color:#fff;font-size:11px}.hero-facts span{display:block;color:#8292a7;font:9px 'DM Mono',monospace;margin-top:4px;text-transform:uppercase}
/* trust */
.trustbar{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.trustbar .container{min-height:88px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px}.trustbar strong{font-size:11px}.trust-items{display:flex;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:#718095;font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase}
/* cards */
.card-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line)}.card{background:#fff;padding:30px;min-height:300px;transition:.25s}.card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);position:relative;z-index:2}.card-number{font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:var(--blue-2)}.card h3{font-size:25px;line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.045em;margin:58px 0 12px}.card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}.card-link{display:inline-block;margin-top:15px;font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-2)}
/* proof */
.proof{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:80px}.proof h2{font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,68px);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.06em;margin:12px 0}.proof-copy{color:var(--muted);max-width:450px}.proof-list{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.proof-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:48px 1fr;gap:20px;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.proof-item>span{font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:var(--blue-2)}.proof-item b{font-size:16px}.proof-item p{margin:5px 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}
/* image split */
.image-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;min-height:560px}.image-split .visual{display:none}.image-split .copy{padding:80px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;background:var(--blue);color:#fff}.image-split .copy h2{font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,68px);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.06em;margin:12px 0 20px}.image-split .copy p{color:#edf3fb;max-width:560px}.tag-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-top:25px}.tag{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding:8px 10px;color:#c5d1df;font:9px 'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase}
/* process */
.process{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line)}.process-step{background:#fff;padding:27px;min-height:230px}.process-step span{font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:var(--blue-2)}.process-step h3{font-size:22px;line-height:1.05;margin:58px 0 9px}.process-step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;margin:0}
/* quote/cta */
.quote{padding:95px 0;background:var(--blue-pale);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.quote blockquote{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,52px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.05em;max-width:920px;margin:0}.quote cite{display:block;margin-top:24px;font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:#718095;text-transform:uppercase}.final-cta{background:var(--ink);position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:110px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff}.final-cta h2{font-size:clamp(45px,6vw,82px);line-height:.94;letter-spacing:-.065em;margin:0 0 22px}.final-cta p{max-width:650px;margin:0 auto 28px;color:#aebaca}
/* inner heroes */
.inner-hero{position:relative;min-height:590px;background:var(--ink);display:flex;align-items:end;overflow:hidden}.inner-photo{display:none}.inner-hero:after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,17,31,.96),rgba(7,17,31,.55),rgba(7,17,31,.5))}.inner-content{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:100px 0 75px}.inner-hero h1{font-size:clamp(56px,8vw,105px);line-height:.88;letter-spacing:-.075em;color:#fff;margin:14px 0 22px;max-width:900px}.inner-hero .lead{font-size:18px;color:#bcc8d7;max-width:720px}
/* services */
.service-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line)}.service-card{background:#fff;padding:34px;min-height:390px;position:relative}.service-card .index{font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:var(--blue-2)}.service-card h3{font-size:34px;line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.055em;margin:62px 0 15px}.service-card p{color:var(--muted);max-width:500px}.service-card ul{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:7px 22px;padding:0;list-style:none;color:#48576a;font-size:12px}.service-card li:before{content:'+';color:var(--blue-2);margin-right:7px}.service-card.featured{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-top:3px solid var(--red)}.service-card.featured p,.service-card.featured ul{color:#aebaca}.service-card.featured .index{color:#d98a79}
/* about/sectors */
.split-text{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:90px}.split-text h2{font-size:clamp(43px,5vw,68px);line-height:.94;letter-spacing:-.06em;margin:10px 0}.split-text .large{font-size:22px;line-height:1.45}.credential-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line)}.credential{background:#fff;padding:26px}.credential b{display:block;font-size:23px}.credential span{display:block;margin-top:7px;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px}.principles{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}.principle-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}.principle{padding:30px;background:var(--blue)}.principle span{font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:#f6f9ff}.principle h3{font-size:24px;margin:65px 0 10px}.principle p{color:#aebaca;font-size:13px}.sector-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line)}.sector{min-height:330px;background:#fff;padding:34px;display:flex;align-items:end;position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-top:4px solid var(--blue)}.sector:nth-child(3){background:var(--blue);border-top-color:var(--blue)}.sector:nth-child(4){background:var(--red);border-top-color:var(--red)}.sector:nth-child(4) .eyebrow,.sector:nth-child(3) .eyebrow{color:#fff}.sector>*{position:relative;z-index:1}.sector h3{font-size:34px;line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:8px 0;color:var(--ink)}.sector p{max-width:470px;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px}.sector:nth-child(3) h3,.sector:nth-child(4) h3,.sector:nth-child(3) p,.sector:nth-child(4) p{color:#fff}
/* blog */

/* contact */
.contact-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:90px}.contact-wrap h1{font-size:clamp(52px,7vw,94px);line-height:.88;letter-spacing:-.07em;margin:14px 0 22px}.contact-wrap .intro{font-size:18px;color:var(--muted);max-width:520px}.contact-points{margin-top:45px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.contact-point{padding:17px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.contact-point b{display:block;font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-2)}.contact-point span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;margin-top:5px}.contact-form{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:34px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.field{margin-bottom:18px}.field label{display:block;font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase;color:#536174;margin-bottom:7px}.field input,.field select,.field textarea{width:100%;border:1px solid #cfd8e2;background:#fbfcfd;padding:13px 14px;color:var(--ink);outline:none}.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--blue-2);background:#fff}.form-note{font-size:11px;color:#8290a0;margin:13px 0 0}
/* footer */
.site-footer{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:65px 0 22px;border-top:3px solid var(--red)}.footer-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:80px}.footer-description{max-width:330px;color:#8493a6;font-size:13px;margin-top:18px}.footer-links{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px}.footer-links b{display:block;font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:#9cb5df;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px}.footer-links a,.footer-links span{display:block;color:#d0d8e3;font-size:12px;margin:7px 0}.footer-links a:hover{color:#fff}.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin-top:55px;padding-top:16px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;color:#66768b;font:9px 'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase}
@media(max-width:900px){.desktop-nav,.nav-button{display:none}.menu-toggle{display:block}.hero-grid,.proof,.split-text,.contact-wrap,.image-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hero-side{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding:25px 0 0}.hero-grid{padding:85px 0 60px}.card-grid,.service-grid,.sector-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.process{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.credential-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.principle-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.section-head.split{display:block}.section-intro{margin-top:20px}.image-split .copy{padding:55px 28px}.image-split .visual{display:none}.contact-wrap{gap:45px}}
@media(max-width:620px){.container{width:min(100% - 32px,1180px)}.site-header,.nav-wrap{height:68px}main{padding-top:68px}.hero{min-height:auto}.hero-grid{padding:80px 0 50px}.hero h1{font-size:58px}.hero-lead{font-size:16px}.hero-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr}.trustbar .container{display:block;padding:18px 0}.trust-items{margin-top:14px;gap:12px 20px}.section{padding:75px 0}.card-grid,.service-grid,.sector-grid,.credential-grid,.process,.principle-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.card,.service-card{min-height:0}.card h3,.service-card h3{margin-top:40px}.inner-hero{min-height:500px}.inner-content{padding:80px 0 55px}.inner-hero h1{font-size:58px}.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:35px}.footer-bottom{display:block}.footer-bottom span{display:block;margin:7px 0}.contact-form{padding:22px}.contact-wrap h1{font-size:58px}}
/* image-free layout */
.image-split{display:block;min-height:0}
.image-split .copy{width:100%;padding:110px max(24px,calc((100% - 1180px)/2));}
.inner-hero:after{display:none}

/* Lotus wordmark */
.brand-logo{display:block;width:38px;height:31px;object-fit:contain;object-position:center;flex:0 0 auto}
.site-header .brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.site-footer .brand-logo{width:42px;height:34px}
@media (max-width:700px){.brand-logo{width:34px;height:28px}.site-footer .brand-logo{width:38px;height:31px}.brand-name strong{font-size:14px}}

/* Lotus brand color system */
.site-header::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:88px;height:3px;background:var(--red);z-index:2}
.site-header::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:0;top:0;width:180px;height:3px;background:var(--blue);z-index:2}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-5vw;top:-10%;width:34vw;height:120%;background:var(--red);clip-path:polygon(38% 0,100% 0,100% 100%,0 100%);opacity:.92}
.hero-grid{z-index:3}
.hero-side{border-left-color:rgba(255,255,255,.25)}
.hero-facts div{background:rgba(255,255,255,.025)}
.final-cta::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-10vw;bottom:-35%;width:45vw;height:95%;background:var(--blue);opacity:.23;transform:skewX(-24deg)}
.final-cta .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.button-primary{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.15)}
.brand-logo{filter:none}
.brand-name strong{letter-spacing:.01em}
.trustbar{border-top:3px solid var(--blue)}
.quote cite{color:var(--red-dark)}
.footer-bottom{border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}

/* =========================================================
   LOTUS BRAND REFINEMENT
   Brand colors are used as a system, not as decoration:
   blue = primary brand, red = accent/action, navy = text/depth.
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --blue:#6586c5;
  --blue-2:#4f72b4;
  --blue-pale:#eef3fb;
  --red:#c9462e;
  --red-dark:#a93624;
  --ink:#172235;
  --ink-2:#22324a;
  --paper:#f7f9fc;
  --white:#fff;
  --muted:#66748a;
  --line:#dfe5ee;
}

body{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink)}

/* Header: blue brand field, small red action cue */
.site-header{
  background:var(--blue);
  border-bottom:0;
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(23,34,53,.12);
}
.site-header::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0 auto auto 0;
  width:100%;
  height:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(112deg,var(--blue) 0 68%,var(--red) 68% 100%);
  z-index:3;
}
.site-header::after{display:none}
.desktop-nav a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.desktop-nav a:hover,.desktop-nav a.active{color:#fff}
.desktop-nav a.active:after{background:var(--red)}
.nav-button{
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.nav-button:hover{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);color:#fff}
.menu-toggle{color:#fff}
.mobile-nav{background:var(--blue-2)}

.brand-name strong{color:#fff}
.brand-name small{color:#fff;opacity:.88}

/* Base buttons */
.button-primary{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;border-color:var(--blue)}
.button-primary:hover{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);color:#fff}
.button-dark{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.button-dark:hover{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);color:#fff}
.button-red{background:var(--red);color:#fff;border-color:var(--red)}
.button-red:hover{background:var(--red-dark);border-color:var(--red-dark)}
.button-outline{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);color:#fff}
.button-outline:hover{border-color:#fff;background:#fff;color:var(--blue-2)}


/* Secondary CTA on the white homepage hero */
.hero .button-outline{
  border-color:var(--ink);
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.hero .button-outline:hover{
  border-color:var(--red);
  background:var(--red);
  color:#fff;
}

/* Homepage hero: mostly neutral, with a contained brand accent */
.hero{
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  right:-8vw;
  top:0;
  width:30vw;
  height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(124deg,transparent 0 38%,var(--red) 38% 100%);
  opacity:.98;
  z-index:0;
}
.hero-grid{z-index:2}
.hero h1{color:var(--ink)}
.hero h1 span{color:var(--red)}
.hero .eyebrow{color:var(--blue-2)}
.hero-lead{color:#5e6b7f}
.hero-side{
  border-left-color:var(--blue);
}
.hero-side .mono{color:var(--blue-2)}
.hero-side p{color:#5e6b7f}
.hero-facts{
  border-top-color:var(--line);
  border-left-color:var(--line);
}
.hero-facts div{
  background:#fff;
  border-right-color:var(--line);
  border-bottom-color:var(--line);
}
.hero-facts b{color:var(--ink)}
.hero-facts span{color:#7b8798}

/* White sections + subtle brand-tinted surfaces */
.section{background:var(--paper)}
.section-sm.dark{background:var(--ink)}
.section-head h2,.proof h2,.split-text h2,.contact-wrap h1{color:var(--ink)}
.card-grid,.process,.service-grid,.sector-grid,.credential-grid{background:var(--line)}
.card,.process-step,.service-card,.credential,.sector,.contact-form{background:#fff}
.card-number,.card-link,.service-card .index,.contact-point b{color:var(--blue-2)}
.card:hover{box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(23,34,53,.10)}

/* Primary blue information band; red only as a controlled accent */
.image-split .copy{
  background:var(--blue);
  color:#fff;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.image-split .copy::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  right:-15%;
  top:-30%;
  width:42%;
  height:150%;
  background:var(--red);
  transform:skewX(-24deg);
  opacity:.95;
}
.image-split .copy>*{position:relative;z-index:2}
.image-split .copy h2{color:#fff}
.image-split .copy p{color:#f2f6fc}
.tag{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.34);color:#fff}

/* Services: one dark feature, restrained red indicator */
.service-card.featured{background:var(--ink);border-top:3px solid var(--red)}
.service-card.featured .index{color:#e08f80}
.service-card li:before{color:var(--red)}

/* Principles: blue is the section, red identifies the grid rhythm */
.principles{background:var(--blue)}
.principle-grid{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.principle{background:var(--blue)}
.principle:nth-child(even){background:#5e7fbc}
.principle span{color:#fff}

/* Sectors: avoid full red cards; use brand-colored rules instead */
.sector{border-top:4px solid var(--blue)}
.sector:nth-child(2),.sector:nth-child(4){border-top-color:var(--red)}
.sector:nth-child(3),.sector:nth-child(4){background:#fff}
.sector:nth-child(3) h3,.sector:nth-child(4) h3,.sector:nth-child(3) p,.sector:nth-child(4) p{color:var(--ink)}
.sector:nth-child(3) .eyebrow,.sector:nth-child(4) .eyebrow{color:var(--blue-2)}

/* Inner pages: blue hero with a narrow red diagonal, echoing the real mark */
.inner-hero{background:var(--blue);min-height:540px}
.inner-hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  right:-7vw;
  top:0;
  width:28vw;
  height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(124deg,transparent 0 38%,var(--red) 38% 100%);
  z-index:1;
}
.inner-hero::after{display:none}
.inner-content{z-index:2}
.inner-hero .eyebrow{color:#fff}
.inner-hero .lead{color:#f1f5fb}

/* Trust bar: a clean branded rule rather than multiple colors */
.trustbar{border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative}
.trustbar::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:160px;height:3px;background:var(--red)}
.trust-items{color:#718095}

/* Quote */
.quote{background:var(--blue-pale)}
.quote blockquote{color:var(--ink)}
.quote cite{color:var(--red)}

/* Final CTA: blue field, red cue */
.final-cta{background:var(--blue)}
.final-cta::after{background:var(--red);opacity:.92;right:-18vw;bottom:-45%;width:42vw;height:120%;transform:skewX(-24deg)}
.final-cta .eyebrow{color:#fff}
.final-cta p{color:#f1f5fb}
.final-cta .button-primary{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-color:#fff}
.final-cta .button-primary:hover{background:var(--red);color:#fff;border-color:var(--red)}

/* Footer: neutral depth with a precise brand strip */
.site-footer{background:var(--ink);border-top:0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.site-footer::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:100%;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(112deg,var(--blue) 0 68%,var(--red) 68% 100%)}
.footer-links b{color:#9fb8e4}
.footer-links a:hover{color:#fff}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero::after,.inner-hero::before{right:-18vw;width:48vw}
  .image-split .copy::after{right:-22%;width:48%}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .hero::after,.inner-hero::before{right:-35vw;width:70vw;opacity:.92}
  .image-split .copy::after{right:-30%;width:60%}
  .site-header::before,.site-footer::before{height:3px}
}

/* Final homepage balance: the red is a contained brand accent, not a full background block. */
.hero::after{display:none}
.hero-side{
  background:var(--blue);
  border-left:0;
  padding:34px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-side::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  right:-55px;
  bottom:-90px;
  width:210px;
  height:210px;
  background:var(--red);
  transform:rotate(30deg);
  opacity:.98;
}
.hero-side > *{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero-side .mono{color:#fff}
.hero-side p{color:#f3f6fb}
.hero-facts{border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-left-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.hero-facts div{background:transparent;border-right-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-bottom-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.hero-facts b{color:#fff}
.hero-facts span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.68)}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero-side{padding:28px}
}

.ai-cta{margin-top:30px}

/* =========================================================
   LOTUS BLUE-FIRST BRAND SYSTEM
   The supplied company mark is blue + red, not navy-led.
   Blue is the primary brand field; red is the secondary accent.
   Charcoal is used only for readable text/depth.
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --lotus-blue:#6586c5;
  --lotus-red:#c74830;
  --lotus-charcoal:#202a38;
  --lotus-blue-dark:#4f72b4;
  --lotus-blue-soft:#eef3fa;
  --lotus-line:#dce4ef;

  --blue:var(--lotus-blue);
  --blue-2:var(--lotus-blue-dark);
  --red:var(--lotus-red);
  --red-dark:#a63a28;
  --ink:var(--lotus-charcoal);
  --ink-2:#2d3948;
  --paper:#f8fafc;
  --line:var(--lotus-line);
}

body{background:#fff;color:var(--lotus-charcoal)}

/* Blue is the dominant brand color. */
.site-header{background:var(--lotus-blue);box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(32,42,56,.14)}
.site-header::before{background:linear-gradient(112deg,var(--lotus-blue) 0 72%,var(--lotus-red) 72% 100%)}
.mobile-nav{background:var(--lotus-blue-dark)}

/* Main hero: clean white field + one controlled Lotus-red diagonal. */
.hero{background:#fff}
.hero::after{background:linear-gradient(124deg,transparent 0 42%,var(--lotus-red) 42% 100%)}
.hero .eyebrow,.hero-side .mono{color:var(--lotus-blue-dark)}
.hero-side{border-left-color:var(--lotus-blue)}
.hero h1 span{color:var(--lotus-red)}

/* Light blue section surfaces instead of navy blocks. */
.section-sm.dark{background:var(--lotus-blue);color:#fff}
.dark .eyebrow{color:#fff}
.dark .section-intro{color:#f2f5fa}
.quote{background:var(--lotus-blue-soft)}

/* Services featured card stays charcoal only to preserve contrast. */
.service-card.featured{background:var(--lotus-charcoal)}

/* Blue is the main full-width information band. */
.image-split .copy{background:var(--lotus-blue)}

/* Inner pages use the real Lotus blue as the hero field. */
.inner-hero{background:var(--lotus-blue)}
.inner-hero::before{background:linear-gradient(124deg,transparent 0 42%,var(--lotus-red) 42% 100%)}

/* Principles and CTA are brand-blue, not navy. */
.principles{background:var(--lotus-blue)}
.principle{background:var(--lotus-blue)}
.principle:nth-child(even){background:#5e7fbc}
.final-cta{background:var(--lotus-blue)}
.final-cta::after{background:var(--lotus-red)}

/* Charcoal is reserved for footer/depth, not the brand's main surface. */
.site-footer{background:var(--lotus-charcoal)}

/* Logo/name remain white on the blue header. */
.brand-name strong,.brand-name small{color:#fff}

/* Mobile: keep the blue/red relationship, but reduce the red field. */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero::after,.inner-hero::before{right:-18vw;width:46vw}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .hero::after,.inner-hero::before{right:-40vw;width:72vw}
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE CONTENT EXPANSION
   ========================================================= */
.section-tint{background:var(--blue-pale)}
.section-soft{background:#fff}
.problem-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);gap:72px;align-items:start}
.problem-grid h2,.assurance h2{max-width:760px;color:var(--ink)}
.problem-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}
.problem-cards article{padding:28px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.problem-cards article:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
.problem-cards article:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}
.problem-cards b{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-size:18px;margin-bottom:9px}
.problem-cards p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}
.workflow-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--line);gap:1px}
.workflow-grid>div{background:#fff;padding:30px;min-height:190px}
.workflow-grid span{display:inline-flex;width:34px;height:34px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid var(--blue);color:var(--blue-2);font:11px 'DM Mono',monospace}
.workflow-grid h3{margin:34px 0 10px;color:var(--ink);font-size:22px}
.workflow-grid p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}
.persona-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);background:var(--line);gap:1px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.persona-grid article{background:#fff;padding:28px;min-height:220px}
.persona-grid span{font:11px 'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-2);letter-spacing:.08em}
.persona-grid h3{margin:28px 0 12px;color:var(--ink);font-size:22px}
.persona-grid p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}
.included-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);background:var(--line);gap:1px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.included-grid>div{background:#fff;padding:27px}
.included-grid strong{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-size:18px;margin-bottom:9px}
.included-grid p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}
.assurance{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
.standard-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--line);gap:1px}
.standard-grid span{background:#fff;padding:24px;text-align:center;font:12px 'DM Mono',monospace;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--ink-2)}
.faq-section{background:#fff}
.faq{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:0}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:24px 45px 24px 0;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);position:relative}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:0;top:21px;color:var(--red);font:25px 'DM Mono',monospace}
.faq details[open] summary::after{content:'−'}
.faq details p{max-width:820px;padding:0 0 26px;margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICE / SECTOR / CONTACT EXPANSION
   ========================================================= */
.format-grid,.deliverable-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);background:var(--line);gap:1px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.format-grid article,.deliverable-grid>div{background:#fff;padding:30px;min-height:210px}
.format-grid span{font:11px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:var(--red);letter-spacing:.08em}
.format-grid h3{margin:30px 0 12px;color:var(--ink);font-size:22px}
.format-grid p,.deliverable-grid p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}
.deliverable-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.deliverable-grid b{display:block;font-size:18px;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:10px}
.light-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.light-grid .principle{background:#fff!important;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.light-grid .principle h3{color:var(--ink)}
.light-grid .principle p{color:var(--muted)}
.light-grid .principle span{color:var(--blue-2)}
.cta-panel{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:40px;padding:45px;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-panel::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-80px;top:-90px;width:300px;height:300px;background:var(--red);transform:rotate(20deg);opacity:.95}
.cta-panel>*{position:relative;z-index:2}
.cta-panel h2{color:#fff;margin:8px 0 12px}
.cta-panel p{max-width:650px;color:#f1f5fb;margin:0;line-height:1.7}
.cta-panel .button-primary{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-color:#fff}
.cta-panel .button-primary:hover{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);color:#fff}
.contact-context{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px}
.contact-context span{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:18px 20px;color:var(--ink-2)}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .problem-grid,.assurance{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:38px}
  .workflow-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .persona-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .included-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .format-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .deliverable-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .light-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .contact-context{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .cta-panel{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .problem-cards,.workflow-grid,.persona-grid,.included-grid,.format-grid,.deliverable-grid,.light-grid,.standard-grid,.contact-context{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .problem-cards article{border-right:0}
  .problem-cards article:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .problem-cards article:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .workflow-grid>div{min-height:0}
}


/* Final polish: disciplined Lotus brand system */
.site-header::before,
.site-header::after{display:none !important}
.site-header{background:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(23,34,53,.16)}
.site-header .brand-logo{object-fit:contain}
.desktop-nav a.active:after{background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);height:2px}
.nav-button{background:#fff;border-color:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.nav-button:hover{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);color:#fff}

/* Keep red as an accent, not as a large decorative shape. */
.hero::after,
.inner-hero::before,
.final-cta::after{display:none !important}
.hero{background:#fff}
.inner-hero{background:var(--blue)}
.final-cta{background:var(--blue)}

/* Services: one consistent grid; no permanent featured card. */
.service-card.featured,
.service-card.featured:hover{
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
  border-top:0;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.service-card.featured p,
.service-card.featured ul{color:var(--muted)}
.service-card.featured .index{color:var(--blue-2)}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(23,34,53,.08);z-index:2}


/* Improve page rhythm and reduce template-like oversized empty areas. */
.inner-content{padding-top:92px;padding-bottom:64px}
.inner-hero{min-height:470px}
.section-head{margin-bottom:36px}
.card,.service-card,.sector,.credential,.process-step{transition:box-shadow .2s ease,transform .2s ease}

/* Brand-red details stay small and intentional. */
.service-card li:before{color:var(--red)}
.proof-item>span{color:var(--red)}
.contact-point b{color:var(--blue-2)}

/* Better footer balance on the blue-first identity. */
.site-footer{background:#3f4d63;border-top:0}
.footer-links b{color:#cbd9f0}

/* Make text-only sections feel intentional rather than flat. */
.section-tint{background:var(--blue-pale);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .inner-hero{min-height:420px}
}

/* ABOUT PAGE V3 */
.about-hero{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.about-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;min-height:670px;padding-top:74px}
.about-hero-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:70px 0 85px}
.about-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(58px,7vw,96px);line-height:.9;letter-spacing:-.075em;margin:14px 0 24px;max-width:880px}
.about-hero-copy h1 em{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-weight:400;color:var(--blue-2)}
.about-hero-copy .lead{font-size:19px;line-height:1.55;color:#5f6d82;max-width:680px;margin:0 0 28px}
.about-hero-panel{align-self:center;justify-self:end;width:100%;max-width:520px;min-height:0;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:42px 34px 34px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-sizing:border-box}
.about-hero-panel:after{content:'';position:absolute;right:-20%;top:-20%;width:65%;height:140%;background:var(--red);transform:skewX(-24deg);opacity:.95}
.about-hero-panel>*{position:relative;z-index:2}
.panel-label{font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#fff;margin:0 0 18px}
.at-glance{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);background:rgba(8,28,55,.08)}
.at-glance div{min-height:92px;padding:16px 15px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;box-sizing:border-box;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.at-glance b{display:block;font-size:13px;line-height:1.25}.at-glance span{display:block;font:9px 'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#eaf0f8;line-height:1.45;margin-top:6px}
.about-intro-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.86fr 1.14fr;gap:100px}.about-intro-grid h2{font-size:clamp(46px,5vw,72px);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.065em;margin:12px 0}
.about-copy{padding-top:6px}.about-copy .large{font-size:23px;line-height:1.45;max-width:680px}.about-copy .muted{max-width:700px}
.about-standard-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.about-standard-grid article{background:#fff;padding:30px;min-height:290px}.about-standard-grid span{font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:var(--red)}.about-standard-grid h3{font-size:22px;line-height:1.05;margin:62px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-.04em}.about-standard-grid p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.about-path-section{background:#fff}.about-path-header{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;gap:60px;margin-bottom:44px}.about-path-header h2{font-size:clamp(44px,5vw,72px);line-height:.94;letter-spacing:-.065em;margin:10px 0 0}
.about-path{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.about-path-step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:80px 1fr;gap:20px;padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);align-items:start}.about-path-step>span{font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:var(--blue-2);padding-top:3px}.about-path-step b{font-size:18px}.about-path-step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;max-width:760px;margin:5px 0 0}
.about-belief{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;padding:110px 0}.belief-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:90px;align-items:end}.about-belief h2{font-size:clamp(48px,5vw,76px);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.065em;margin:12px 0}.about-belief p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.55;color:#f4f7fb;max-width:560px}.light{color:#fff}.light-link{display:inline-block;margin-top:12px;color:#fff;font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}.light-link:hover{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}
.expect-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line)}.expect-grid>div{background:#fff;padding:28px;min-height:220px}.expect-grid span{font:10px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:var(--blue-2)}.expect-grid b{display:block;font-size:18px;margin-top:44px}.expect-grid p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin:8px 0 0}
.about-coverage{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;gap:90px;align-items:start}.about-coverage h2{font-size:clamp(45px,5vw,70px);line-height:.94;letter-spacing:-.065em;margin:12px 0 18px}.coverage-list{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.coverage-list a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:19px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:17px;font-weight:600}.coverage-list span{font-size:16px;color:var(--red)}.coverage-list a:hover{color:var(--blue-2)}
.standard-row{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}.standard-row span{border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;padding:8px 11px;font:9px 'DM Mono',monospace;color:#526176;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}
.about-cta{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:120px 0}.about-cta h2{font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,84px);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.065em;margin:10px auto 20px;max-width:900px}.about-cta p{max-width:650px;color:#b7c2d1;margin:0 auto 28px;font-size:17px}
/* remove legacy decorative header strip and keep brand system clean */
.site-header::before{display:none!important}
.site-header::after{display:none!important}
@media(max-width:900px){.about-hero-grid,.about-intro-grid,.belief-grid,.about-coverage{grid-template-columns:1fr}.about-hero-grid{padding-top:40px;min-height:auto}.about-hero-copy{padding:65px 0 45px}.about-hero-panel{justify-self:stretch;max-width:none;min-height:390px}.about-standard-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.about-path-header{display:block}.about-path-header .section-intro{margin-top:18px}.expect-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:620px){.about-hero-copy h1{font-size:58px}.about-hero-copy .lead{font-size:16px}.about-standard-grid,.expect-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.about-hero-panel{padding:38px 22px}.at-glance{grid-template-columns:1fr}.about-intro-grid,.belief-grid,.about-coverage{gap:45px}.about-belief,.about-cta{padding:80px 0}.about-path-step{grid-template-columns:50px 1fr}}

/* About — practice, not credential selling */
.practice-section{background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.practice-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:80px;align-items:start}
.practice-copy h2{max-width:720px}
.practice-copy .large{max-width:700px}
.practice-map{border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.practice-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:22px;padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);align-items:center}
.practice-row:first-child{border-top:0}
.practice-row b{display:block;font-size:18px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.practice-row span{display:block;margin-top:4px;color:var(--blue);font:11px 'DM Mono',monospace;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.practice-row em{font-style:normal;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;line-height:1.45}
@media(max-width:900px){.practice-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:45px}}
@media(max-width:620px){.practice-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}}

/* Reference-style sector grid: boxed tiles with alternating accent bars and hover */
.sector-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden}
.sector{min-height:430px;background:#fff !important;padding:34px 45px 40px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-top:4px solid var(--blue);transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease,background .22s ease;z-index:0}
.sector:nth-child(2),.sector:nth-child(4){border-top-color:var(--red)}
.sector:nth-child(3){border-top-color:var(--blue)}
.sector h3,.sector:nth-child(3) h3,.sector:nth-child(4) h3{color:var(--ink)}
.sector p,.sector:nth-child(3) p,.sector:nth-child(4) p{color:var(--muted)}
.sector .eyebrow,.sector:nth-child(3) .eyebrow,.sector:nth-child(4) .eyebrow{color:var(--blue-2)}
.sector:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(23,34,53,.13);z-index:2}
.sector:hover::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:3px;background:var(--red)}
@media(max-width:900px){.sector{padding:30px;min-height:360px}}
@media(max-width:620px){.sector{min-height:320px;padding:28px}}

/* FINAL LOTUS UI POLISH */
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.hero{background:#fff;min-height:calc(100svh - 76px)}.hero::after{right:-7vw;top:0;width:20vw;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 0 45%,var(--red) 45% 100%);opacity:.95}.hero h1{color:var(--ink);max-width:790px}.hero h1 span{color:var(--red)}.hero-lead{color:var(--muted)}.hero-side{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;border:0;padding:32px;box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(63,95,159,.18)}.hero-side::after{right:-65px;bottom:-100px;width:220px;height:220px;background:var(--red);opacity:.92}.hero-side .mono{color:#fff}.hero-side p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.92)}.hero-facts{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}.hero-facts div{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}.hero-facts span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.76)}
.inner-hero,.final-cta,.about-belief,.principles,.section-sm.dark{background:var(--blue)}.inner-hero{min-height:470px}.inner-hero::before{right:-8vw;width:21vw;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 0 44%,var(--red) 44% 100%);opacity:.95}.inner-hero .eyebrow{color:#fff}.inner-hero .lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.92)}.dark .muted,.dark .section-intro{color:rgba(255,255,255,.88)}.dark h2,.dark h3{color:#fff}.final-cta p,.about-belief p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.92)}.final-cta .eyebrow{color:#fff}
.section{background:var(--paper)}.section-tint,.quote{background:var(--blue-pale)}.card-grid,.service-grid,.sector-grid,.process,.credential-grid,.persona-grid,.included-grid,.format-grid,.deliverable-grid,.problem-cards,.workflow-grid,.standard-grid,.about-standard-grid,.expect-grid{background:var(--line)}.card,.service-card,.sector,.process-step,.credential,.persona-grid article,.included-grid>div,.format-grid article,.deliverable-grid>div,.problem-cards article,.workflow-grid>div,.standard-grid span,.about-standard-grid article,.expect-grid>div{background:#fff}
.card,.service-card,.sector,.process-step,.credential,.format-grid article,.deliverable-grid>div,.expect-grid>div{transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease}.card:hover,.service-card:hover,.credential:hover,.process-step:hover,.format-grid article:hover,.deliverable-grid>div:hover,.expect-grid>div:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);z-index:2}.card:focus-within,.service-card:focus-within,.sector:focus-within{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(31,95,191,.18)}
.sector-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0;border:1px solid var(--line)}.sector{min-height:430px;padding:34px 45px 40px;align-items:flex-end;border-top:4px solid var(--blue);box-shadow:none}.sector:nth-child(2),.sector:nth-child(4){border-top-color:var(--red)}.sector:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(32,42,56,.13);z-index:3}.sector:hover::after{height:3px;background:var(--red)}.sector h3{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.05em}
.service-card h3{margin-top:48px}.service-card.featured,.service-card.featured:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-top:4px solid var(--blue);box-shadow:none}.service-card.featured p,.service-card.featured ul{color:var(--muted)}.service-card li::before{color:var(--red)}
.cta-panel{background:var(--blue);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.cta-panel::after{background:var(--red);opacity:.92}
.contact-form{border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 16px 42px rgba(32,42,56,.08)}.field input,.field select,.field textarea{min-height:48px;border:1px solid #c9d4e2;background:#fff;border-radius:0;transition:border-color .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease}.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:150px}.field input::placeholder,.field textarea::placeholder{color:#8190a3}.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(79,114,180,.14);background:#fff}.form-note{margin-top:14px;line-height:1.5}
.site-footer{background:var(--ink);border-top:3px solid var(--blue);color:#fff}.site-footer::before{display:none}.footer-links b{color:#d3dff1}.footer-description,.footer-bottom{color:#aebaca}.footer-links a,.footer-links span{color:#d9e0ea}.footer-links a:hover{color:#fff}
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,select:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible,summary:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--red);outline-offset:3px}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}*,*::before,*::after{transition-duration:.001ms!important;animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important}}
@media(max-width:1100px){.container{width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 40px))}.desktop-nav{gap:20px}.hero-grid{gap:40px}.sector{padding-left:34px;padding-right:34px}}
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@media print{.skip-link{display:none!important}.site-header{position:static}main{padding-top:0}}

/* UNIVERSAL REFERENCE-STYLE BOXES
   Apply the same numbered-card language throughout the site. */
.problem-cards,
.persona-grid,
.included-grid,
.deliverable-grid,
.credential-grid,
.expect-grid,
.sector-grid,
.contact-context{
  counter-reset: lotus-box;
}

.problem-cards article,
.persona-grid article,
.included-grid>div,
.deliverable-grid>div,
.credential-grid>.credential,
.expect-grid>div,
.sector-grid>.sector,
.contact-context>span{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.problem-cards article::before,
.persona-grid article::before,
.included-grid>div::before,
.deliverable-grid>div::before,
.credential-grid>.credential::before,
.sector-grid>.sector::before,
.contact-context>span::before{
  counter-increment: lotus-box;
  content:counter(lotus-box, decimal-leading-zero);
  position:absolute;
  top:28px;
  left:30px;
  z-index:3;
  font:11px/1 'SFMono-Regular','Cascadia Code','Liberation Mono',monospace;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  color:var(--red);
}

.problem-cards article,
.persona-grid article,
.included-grid>div,
.deliverable-grid>div,
.credential-grid>.credential,
.expect-grid>div{
  padding-top:78px;
  min-height:230px;
  transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease,border-color .22s ease;
}

.problem-cards article:hover,
.persona-grid article:hover,
.included-grid>div:hover,
.deliverable-grid>div:hover,
.credential-grid>.credential:hover,
.expect-grid>div:hover,
.contact-context>span:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(32,42,56,.10);
  z-index:3;
}

.problem-cards article:hover::after,
.persona-grid article:hover::after,
.included-grid>div:hover::after,
.deliverable-grid>div:hover::after,
.credential-grid>.credential:hover::after,
.expect-grid>div:hover::after,
.sector-grid>.sector:hover::after,
.contact-context>span:hover::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  bottom:0;
  height:3px;
  background:var(--red);
}

.problem-cards b,
.persona-grid h3,
.included-grid strong,
.deliverable-grid b,
.credential b,
.expect-grid b{
  margin-top:0;
}

/* Existing numeric labels now follow one red-only numeral treatment. */
.card-number,
.service-card .index,
.process-step>span,
.workflow-grid span,
.proof-item>span,
.about-standard-grid>article>span,
.about-path-step>span,
.expect-grid span,
.format-grid span,
.contact-point b,
.practice-row span{
  color:var(--red)!important;
}

.card-number,
.service-card .index,
.format-grid span{
  letter-spacing:.11em;
}

/* Cards that already carry their own number label get the reference spacing. */
.card,
.service-card,
.process-step,
.format-grid article{
  position:relative;
}
.card-number,
.service-card .index,
.format-grid article>span:first-child,
.process-step>span{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:0;
}
.card h3,
.service-card h3,
.process-step h3,
.format-grid h3{
  margin-top:56px;
}

/* Persona labels sit beneath the red number just like the reference. */
.persona-grid article>span{
  display:block;
  margin-top:0;
  color:var(--blue-2);
}

/* Reference-style sector tiles keep their strong alternating top rules. */
.sector-grid>.sector{
  min-height:430px;
  padding:92px 45px 40px;
}
.sector-grid>.sector::before{top:30px;left:45px}

/* Contact context boxes are compact but use the same number treatment. */
.contact-context>span{
  display:block;
  min-height:104px;
  padding:58px 20px 20px;
  transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease;
}

/* Mobile: retain generous number-to-content spacing without oversized cards. */
@media(max-width:620px){
  .problem-cards article,
  .persona-grid article,
  .included-grid>div,
  .deliverable-grid>div,
  .credential-grid>.credential,
  .expect-grid>div{
    min-height:0;
    padding-top:72px;
  }
  .sector-grid>.sector{
    min-height:320px;
    padding:82px 28px 28px;
  }
  .sector-grid>.sector::before{left:28px}
  .contact-context>span{min-height:96px;padding-top:56px}
}

/* Global interactive box treatment: hovered boxes use a red perimeter. */
.process-step,
.service-card,
.card,
.sector,
.credential,
.problem-cards article,
.workflow-grid > div,
.persona-grid article,
.included-grid > div,
.format-grid article,
.deliverable-grid > div,
.expect-grid > div,
.about-standard-grid article,
.principle-grid .principle,
.light-grid .principle,
.contact-context span {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, outline-color .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}

.process-step:hover,
.service-card:hover,
.card:hover,
.sector:hover,
.credential:hover,
.problem-cards article:hover,
.workflow-grid > div:hover,
.persona-grid article:hover,
.included-grid > div:hover,
.format-grid article:hover,
.deliverable-grid > div:hover,
.expect-grid > div:hover,
.about-standard-grid article:hover,
.principle-grid .principle:hover,
.light-grid .principle:hover,
.contact-context span:hover {
  z-index: 3;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  outline: 1px solid var(--red);
  outline-offset: -1px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(23,34,53,.10);
}

/* Number badges stay red and switch to a red border on hover. */
.process-step > span,
.workflow-grid span,
.card-number,
.service-card .index,
.about-standard-grid span,
.expect-grid span {
  transition: color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, background-color .2s ease;
}

.process-step:hover > span,
.workflow-grid > div:hover span,
.card:hover .card-number,
.service-card:hover .index,
.about-standard-grid article:hover > span,
.expect-grid > div:hover span {
  color: var(--red);
  border-color: var(--red);
}

/* Service/sector cards: the red perimeter replaces the older blue hover strip. */
.service-card:hover::before,
.sector:hover::before {
  display: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .process-step,
  .service-card,
  .card,
  .sector,
  .credential,
  .problem-cards article,
  .workflow-grid > div,
  .persona-grid article,
  .included-grid > div,
  .format-grid article,
  .deliverable-grid > div,
  .expect-grid > div,
  .about-standard-grid article,
  .principle-grid .principle,
  .light-grid .principle,
  .contact-context span {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* Final interaction consistency: no blue hover accents on interactive boxes. */
.button-dark:hover{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);color:#fff}
.button-outline:hover{background:#fff;border-color:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.coverage-list a:hover{color:var(--red)}

.service-card:hover::before{background:var(--red)!important}
.service-card:hover{border-color:var(--red)!important}
.service-card.featured:hover{border-top-color:var(--red)!important}
.sector:hover{border-color:var(--red)!important;border-top-color:var(--red)!important}

/* Keep hover state red even where older rules or pseudo-elements exist. */
.process-step:hover,
.service-card:hover,
.card:hover,
.sector:hover,
.credential:hover,
.problem-cards article:hover,
.workflow-grid > div:hover,
.persona-grid article:hover,
.included-grid > div:hover,
.format-grid article:hover,
.deliverable-grid > div:hover,
.expect-grid > div:hover,
.about-standard-grid article:hover,
.principle-grid .principle:hover,
.light-grid .principle:hover,
.contact-context span:hover{
  outline:1px solid var(--red)!important;
  outline-offset:-1px;
}

/* VISIBILITY + STACKING FIXES
   Keep decorative layers behind copy and prevent fixed navigation from covering content. */
main{position:relative;isolation:isolate;min-width:0}
main > *{min-width:0}
section,[class*="-hero"],[class*="-cta"],[class*="-section"]{scroll-margin-top:100px}
.hero::after,.inner-hero::before,.final-cta::after,.about-hero-panel::after,.cta-panel::after{z-index:0}
.hero-grid,.inner-content,.final-cta .container,.about-hero-grid,.about-hero-copy,.about-hero-panel>* ,.cta-panel>*{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero-side > *{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* Do not clip text or interactive content inside reusable cards. */
.card,
.service-card,
.process-step,
.credential,
.problem-cards article,
.persona-grid article,
.included-grid>div,
.format-grid article,
.deliverable-grid>div,
.expect-grid>div,
.about-standard-grid article,
.workflow-grid>div,
.light-grid .principle,
.principle-grid .principle,
.contact-context>span,
.sector-grid>.sector{overflow:visible;min-width:0}

.card > *,
.service-card > *,
.process-step > *,
.credential > *,
.problem-cards article > *,
.persona-grid article > *,
.included-grid>div > *,
.format-grid article > *,
.deliverable-grid>div > *,
.expect-grid>div > *,
.about-standard-grid article > *,
.workflow-grid>div > *,
.light-grid .principle > *,
.principle-grid .principle > *,
.contact-context>span > *,
.sector-grid>.sector > *{position:relative;z-index:1;min-width:0}

/* Grid children must be allowed to shrink instead of clipping long copy. */
.card-grid > *,
.service-grid > *,
.process > *,
.credential-grid > *,
.problem-cards > *,
.persona-grid > *,
.included-grid > *,
.format-grid > *,
.deliverable-grid > *,
.expect-grid > *,
.about-standard-grid > *,
.workflow-grid > *,
.standard-grid > *,
.contact-context > *,
.sector-grid > *{min-width:0}

/* Keep paragraph and heading content readable even when decorative effects are present. */
h1,h2,h3,h4,p,blockquote,li,span,b,strong,a{max-width:100%}

/* The fixed header remains out of document flow; first-page content gets a safe top offset. */
@media(min-width:621px){
  main{padding-top:76px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  main{padding-top:68px}
  section,[class*="-hero"],[class*="-cta"],[class*="-section"]{scroll-margin-top:82px}
}

/* WHO WE SERVE — compact reference-style sector boxes */
.sector-grid{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:0;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--line);
}
.sector-grid>.sector{
  min-height:320px;
  padding:78px 34px 32px;
  background:#fff !important;
  border-top:0 !important;
  border-bottom:0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  position:relative;
}
.sector-grid>.sector:nth-child(1),
.sector-grid>.sector:nth-child(2),
.sector-grid>.sector:nth-child(3),
.sector-grid>.sector:nth-child(4){
  border-top:0 !important;
}
.sector-grid>.sector h3,
.sector-grid>.sector p{
  color:var(--ink);
}
.sector-grid>.sector .eyebrow{
  color:var(--blue-2);
}
.sector-grid>.sector:hover{
  outline:2px solid var(--red);
  outline-offset:-2px;
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(23,34,53,.10);
  z-index:4;
}
.sector-grid>.sector:hover::after{
  display:none;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .sector-grid>.sector{min-height:300px;padding:74px 30px 30px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .sector-grid>.sector{min-height:270px;padding:72px 26px 26px}
}

/* FINAL FIX PASS — content visibility + true red perimeter hover */
.section.dark{
  background:var(--blue)!important;
  color:#fff!important;
}
.section.dark h2,
.section.dark h3,
.section.dark .large,
.section.dark p{
  color:#fff!important;
}
.section.dark .muted,
.section.dark .section-intro{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.88)!important;
}

/* Sector / Who We Serve cards: compact, neutral at rest, full red border on hover. */
.sector-grid{
  overflow:visible!important;
  background:var(--line);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.sector-grid>.sector{
  min-height:290px!important;
  height:auto!important;
  padding:34px!important;
  border:1px solid var(--line)!important;
  border-radius:0;
  background:#fff!important;
  overflow:visible!important;
  transform:none;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.sector-grid>.sector::before{
  top:24px!important;
  left:30px!important;
}
.sector-grid>.sector>div{
  width:100%;
  min-width:0;
}
.sector-grid>.sector .eyebrow,
.sector-grid>.sector h3,
.sector-grid>.sector p{
  color:var(--ink)!important;
}
.sector-grid>.sector .eyebrow{color:var(--blue-2)!important}
.sector-grid>.sector h3{margin:42px 0 10px!important}
.sector-grid>.sector p{margin:0!important;max-width:560px}
.sector-grid>.sector:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px)!important;
  border-color:var(--red)!important;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--red),0 16px 38px rgba(32,42,56,.12)!important;
}
.sector-grid>.sector:hover::after{display:none!important}

/* Every interactive box gets an actual red perimeter, not a blue strip/outline. */
.process-step,
.service-card,
.card,
.sector,
.credential,
.problem-cards article,
.workflow-grid>div,
.persona-grid article,
.included-grid>div,
.format-grid article,
.deliverable-grid>div,
.expect-grid>div,
.about-standard-grid article,
.principle-grid .principle,
.light-grid .principle,
.contact-context span{
  border:1px solid transparent;
}
.process-step:hover,
.service-card:hover,
.card:hover,
.sector:hover,
.credential:hover,
.problem-cards article:hover,
.workflow-grid>div:hover,
.persona-grid article:hover,
.included-grid>div:hover,
.format-grid article:hover,
.deliverable-grid>div:hover,
.expect-grid>div:hover,
.about-standard-grid article:hover,
.principle-grid .principle:hover,
.light-grid .principle:hover,
.contact-context span:hover{
  border-color:var(--red)!important;
  outline:none!important;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--red),0 12px 30px rgba(23,34,53,.10)!important;
}

/* Remove any legacy blue hover strips from boxes. */
.service-card::before,
.service-card::after,
.sector::before,
.sector::after{ }
.service-card:hover::before,
.service-card:hover::after,
.sector:hover::after{
  background:transparent!important;
  height:0!important;
  display:none!important;
}
.service-card:hover{
  border-color:var(--red)!important;
}

/* Keep number labels red everywhere. */
.card-number,
.service-card .index,
.process-step>span,
.workflow-grid span,
.proof-item>span,
.about-standard-grid>article>span,
.about-path-step>span,
.expect-grid span,
.format-grid span,
.contact-point b,
.practice-row span,
.credential-grid .credential::before,
.problem-cards article::before,
.persona-grid article::before,
.included-grid>div::before,
.deliverable-grid>div::before,
.expect-grid>div::before,
.sector-grid>.sector::before,
.contact-context>span::before{
  color:var(--red)!important;
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .sector-grid>.sector{min-height:260px!important;padding:30px!important}
  .sector-grid>.sector::before{top:22px!important;left:26px!important}
  .sector-grid>.sector h3{margin-top:40px!important}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .sector-grid>.sector{min-height:0!important;padding:28px!important}
  .sector-grid>.sector::before{top:22px!important;left:24px!important}
  .sector-grid>.sector h3{margin-top:38px!important}
}

/* SERVICES VISIBILITY FINAL PASS */
/* Keep the methodology section readable even when theme/print engines rewrite CSS variables. */
section.section.dark{
  background:#4f72b4 !important;
  color:#fff !important;
}
section.section.dark .eyebrow{
  color:#fff !important;
}
section.section.dark h2,
section.section.dark h3,
section.section.dark p,
section.section.dark .section-intro,
section.section.dark .large,
section.section.dark li{
  color:#fff !important;
}
section.section.dark .process{
  background:#dfe5ee !important;
  border-color:#dfe5ee !important;
}
section.section.dark .process-step{
  background:#fff !important;
  color:#172235 !important;
}
section.section.dark .process-step h3{
  color:#172235 !important;
}
section.section.dark .process-step p{
  color:#66748a !important;
}
section.section.dark .process-step > span{
  color:#c9462e !important;
}

/* Anchor targets inside the services grid should never hide their heading beneath the fixed header. */
.service-card{
  scroll-margin-top:100px;
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .service-card{scroll-margin-top:82px}
}

/* Prevent a service card from collapsing around unusually long copy. */
.service-grid > .service-card{
  min-height:390px;
  height:auto;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .service-grid > .service-card{min-height:360px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .service-grid > .service-card{min-height:0}
}

/* About page: use the explicit red number labels already present in the markup;
   disable the generic generated counter so numbers do not appear twice. */
.about-page .expect-grid{counter-reset:none!important;}
.about-page .expect-grid>div::before{content:none!important;counter-increment:none!important;}

/* AI security CTA: keep the button visible against the blue feature panel */
.image-split .ai-cta .button-primary{
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
  border-color:#fff;
}
.image-split .ai-cta .button-primary:hover{
  background:var(--red);
  color:#fff;
  border-color:var(--red);
}

/* About hero secondary CTA: visible on the white hero surface */
.about-hero-copy .button-outline{
  border-color:var(--ink);
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.about-hero-copy .button-outline:hover{
  border-color:var(--red);
  background:var(--red);
  color:#fff;
}

/* PERSONA CARDS — keep all four role cards on one consistent vertical rhythm. */
.persona-grid{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
  align-items:stretch;
}
.persona-grid article{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-height:300px;
  padding:78px 28px 30px;
}
.persona-grid article>span{
  min-height:32px;
  margin:0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
}
.persona-grid article h3{
  margin:28px 0 12px;
  min-height:48px;
}
.persona-grid article p{
  margin:0;
  margin-top:auto;
  line-height:1.65;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .persona-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
  .persona-grid article{min-height:280px;}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .persona-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .persona-grid article{min-height:0;padding:72px 24px 28px;}
  .persona-grid article h3{min-height:0;}
}

/* FINAL QA — keep interactive hover states consistently red site-wide. */
.coverage-list a:hover{color:var(--red);background:transparent}
.button-dark:hover{color:#fff;background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red)}

/* Coverage list: keep labels neutral in the normal and hover states. */
.coverage-list a,
.coverage-list a:hover,
.coverage-list a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}
.coverage-list span,
.coverage-list a:hover span,
.coverage-list a:focus-visible span {
  color: var(--red);
}

/* SITE-WIDE BOX HOVER FINAL NORMALIZATION
   One border system only. No pseudo-element strips, no mixed top/bottom accents. */
.process-step,
.service-card,
.card,
.sector,
.credential,
.problem-cards article,
.workflow-grid > div,
.persona-grid article,
.included-grid > div,
.format-grid article,
.deliverable-grid > div,
.expect-grid > div,
.about-standard-grid article,
.principle-grid .principle,
.light-grid .principle,
.contact-context span {
  border: 1px solid transparent !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.process-step::after,
.service-card::after,
.sector::after,
.card::after,
.credential::after,
.problem-cards article::after,
.workflow-grid > div::after,
.persona-grid article::after,
.included-grid > div::after,
.format-grid article::after,
.deliverable-grid > div::after,
.expect-grid > div::after,
.about-standard-grid article::after,
.principle-grid .principle::after,
.light-grid .principle::after,
.contact-context span::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

.process-step:hover,
.service-card:hover,
.card:hover,
.sector:hover,
.credential:hover,
.problem-cards article:hover,
.workflow-grid > div:hover,
.persona-grid article:hover,
.included-grid > div:hover,
.format-grid article:hover,
.deliverable-grid > div:hover,
.expect-grid > div:hover,
.about-standard-grid article:hover,
.principle-grid .principle:hover,
.light-grid .principle:hover,
.contact-context span:hover {
  border: 1px solid var(--red) !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(23,34,53,.10) !important;
}

/* Sector tiles use exactly the same four-sided hover treatment. */
.sector-grid > .sector,
.sector-grid > .sector:hover {
  border: 1px solid transparent !important;
}
.sector-grid > .sector:hover {
  border-color: var(--red) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(23,34,53,.10) !important;
}

/* Service cards must not retain a legacy top rule at hover. */
.service-card,
.service-card.featured,
.service-card:hover,
.service-card.featured:hover {
  border-top-width: 1px !important;
}

/* Keep card geometry stable so the hover border never appears longer/shorter. */
.process-step,
.service-card,
.card,
.sector,
.credential,
.problem-cards article,
.workflow-grid > div,
.persona-grid article,
.included-grid > div,
.format-grid article,
.deliverable-grid > div,
.expect-grid > div,
.about-standard-grid article,
.principle-grid .principle,
.light-grid .principle,
.contact-context span {
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}

/* About — compact certification strip */
.credentials-section .section-head{margin-bottom:36px}
.credentials-strip{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(12,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:10px;
}
.credential-tile{
  grid-column:span 3;
  min-height:150px;
  padding:24px 24px 26px;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,34,53,.04);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
  box-sizing:border-box;
}
.credential-tile:nth-child(n+5){grid-column:span 4}
.credential-number{
  font:11px/1 'SFMono-Regular','Cascadia Code','Liberation Mono',monospace;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  color:var(--red);
}
.credential-tile h3{
  margin:26px 0 0;
  font-size:clamp(26px,2.5vw,34px);
  line-height:.95;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.credential-tile:hover,
.credential-tile:focus-within{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:var(--red);
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(32,42,56,.11);
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .credentials-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .credential-tile,.credential-tile:nth-child(n+5){grid-column:span 1}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .credentials-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:8px}
  .credential-tile{min-height:126px;padding:20px}
  .credential-tile h3{font-size:26px;margin-top:18px}
}

/* Contact form CAPTCHA + honeypot */
.honeypot{position:absolute!important;left:-10000px!important;width:1px!important;height:1px!important;overflow:hidden!important}
.cf-turnstile{margin:18px 0 6px;min-height:65px}
.cf-turnstile iframe{max-width:100%}


/* Secure form error page */
.form-error-page{font-family:var(--font-sans,Arial,sans-serif);background:var(--surface-soft,#f2f6fb);color:var(--ink,#172235);margin:0;min-height:100vh;display:grid;place-items:center}.form-error-box{background:#fff;padding:32px;max-width:640px;margin:24px;border:1px solid #d5dfeb;box-shadow:0 16px 42px rgba(32,42,56,.08)}.form-error-box a{color:#d94b34}