/* ============================================================
   AQ ASSOCIATES — design tokens
   Navy Ink #0C1F3D · Parchment #F6F3EC · White #FFFFFF
   Gold Leaf #B8892B · Emerald #0E6B4F · Ink #16233A · Slate #4B5768
   Display: Fraunces · Body: Inter · Utility/data: IBM Plex Mono
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --navy:#0C1F3D;
  --navy-light:#16305C;
  --navy-tint:#EFF2F7;
  --parchment:#F6F3EC;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --gold:#B8892B;
  --gold-light:#D9B865;
  --emerald:#0E6B4F;
  --emerald-dark:#0A5039;
  --ink:#16233A;
  --slate:#4B5768;
  --slate-light:#7C8899;
  --line:#DDE3EA;
  --line-navy:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);

  --font-display:'Fraunces', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-body:'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:'IBM Plex Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;

  --radius:2px;
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(12,31,61,0.06), 0 8px 24px rgba(12,31,61,0.06);
  --shadow-lift: 0 4px 10px rgba(12,31,61,0.10), 0 16px 40px rgba(12,31,61,0.10);
  --max: 1180px;
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--white);
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin:0; line-height:1.15; }
p{ margin:0; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--emerald); outline-offset:3px; }

.wrap{ max-width:var(--max); margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px; }
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.eyebrow::before{ content:''; width:22px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); display:inline-block; }

/* ledger texture — thin ruled lines evoking an accountant's ledger page */
.ledger-bg{
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 0,
    transparent 37px,
    var(--line) 38px
  );
}
.ledger-bg-navy{
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 0,
    transparent 37px,
    var(--line-navy) 38px
  );
}

/* ============ Buttons ============ */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding:14px 26px;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:15px;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-1px); }
.btn-primary{ background:var(--emerald); color:var(--white); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); }
.btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--emerald-dark); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); }
.btn-ghost{ background:transparent; color:var(--white); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.btn-ghost:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.btn-outline-navy{ background:transparent; color:var(--navy); border-color:var(--navy); }
.btn-outline-navy:hover{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--white); }
.btn-gold{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy); }
.btn-gold:hover{ background:var(--gold-light); }
.btn-sm{ padding:10px 18px; font-size:13.5px; }

/* ============ Header / Nav ============ */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:80;
  background:rgba(12,31,61,0.97);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-navy);
}
.nav{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:76px;
}
.logo{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  color:var(--white);
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:22px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.logo .seal{ width:34px; height:34px; flex:none; }
.logo small{
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:.18em;
  color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:400; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:1px;
}
.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; }
.nav-links a{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:500;
  position:relative;
  padding:6px 0;
  transition:color .15s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{ color:var(--white); }
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-2px; height:2px; background:var(--gold);
}
.nav-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.nav-tel{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--gold-light);
}
.nav-toggle{
  display:none; background:none; border:none; color:var(--white); padding:6px;
}
.nav-toggle svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed; inset:76px 0 0 0; background:var(--navy);
    flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:0;
    padding:10px 28px 28px;
    transform:translateY(-8px); opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
    overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .nav-links.open{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); pointer-events:auto; }
  .nav-links a{ width:100%; padding:15px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-navy); font-size:16px; }
  .nav-tel{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:block; }
}

/* ============ Hero ============ */
.hero{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  color:var(--white);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero .wrap{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:center;
  padding-top:76px; padding-bottom:76px; min-height:560px;
}
.hero h1{
  color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(34px,4.4vw,54px); margin-top:18px; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
}
.hero .sub{
  margin-top:20px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-size:17.5px; max-width:52ch; line-height:1.65;
}
.hero .cta-row{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.badges{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 24px; margin-top:42px;
  padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid var(--line-navy);
}
.badge{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.badge svg{ width:17px; height:17px; color:var(--gold-light); flex:none; }

.hero-visual{ position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.hero-art{ position:relative; width:100%; max-width:400px; margin:0 auto; padding:34px 30px; }
.art-glow{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 62% 28%, rgba(217,184,101,0.30), transparent 62%);
  filter:blur(28px); pointer-events:none;
}
.doc-card{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  background:var(--parchment);
  border-radius:8px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);
  padding:26px 24px 24px;
  transform:rotate(-3deg);
  opacity:0;
  animation: card-in .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .1s both;
}
.doc-card-top{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.doc-dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:#D8C9A3; }
.doc-dot:nth-child(1){ background:#D9A5A0; }
.doc-dot:nth-child(2){ background:#E0CE9A; }
.doc-dot:nth-child(3){ background:#A3C4AA; }
.doc-card-label{ margin-left:auto; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--slate-light); }
.doc-line{ height:8px; background:var(--line); border-radius:2px; margin-bottom:12px; }
.doc-line.w80{ width:82%; } .doc-line.w60{ width:60%; } .doc-line.w70{ width:72%; } .doc-line.w45{ width:45%; }
.doc-line.gold{ width:34%; height:10px; background:var(--gold); opacity:.55; }
.doc-status{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-top:20px; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px dashed rgba(12,31,61,0.18); }
.doc-status .ring{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  background:var(--emerald); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(14,107,79,0.15);
}
.doc-status .ring svg{ width:20px; height:20px; }
.doc-status b{ display:block; font-size:14px; color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; }
.doc-status span{ font-size:12px; color:var(--slate); }

@keyframes card-in{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:rotate(-3deg) translateY(18px) scale(.96); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:rotate(-3deg) translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.float-chip{
  position:absolute; z-index:2;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:#fff; color:var(--navy);
  border-radius:30px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);
  padding:8px 16px 8px 8px; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;
  opacity:0;
  animation: chip-float 4.6s ease-in-out infinite backwards;
}
.float-chip svg{ width:22px; height:22px; padding:4px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--emerald); color:#fff; flex:none; }
.chip-fbr{ top:2%; left:-9%; animation-delay:.5s; }
.chip-secp{ bottom:20%; right:-11%; animation-delay:1.1s; }
.chip-srb{ bottom:-4%; left:8%; animation-delay:1.7s; }

@keyframes chip-float{
  0%{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px) scale(.9); }
  16%{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1); }
  58%{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(-9px) scale(1); }
  100%{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .doc-card{ animation:none; opacity:1; }
  .float-chip{ animation:none; opacity:1; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero .wrap{ grid-template-columns:1fr; padding-top:46px; padding-bottom:46px; }
  .hero-visual{ order:-1; max-width:340px; margin:0 auto 6px; }
  .hero-art{ padding:30px 26px; }
  .chip-fbr{ left:-4%; }
  .chip-secp{ right:-5%; }
  .chip-srb{ left:4%; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px){
  .float-chip{ font-size:11px; padding:6px 12px 6px 6px; }
  .float-chip svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
}

/* ============ Section scaffolding ============ */
section{ padding:88px 0; }
.section-tight{ padding:60px 0; }
.section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:52px; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,3.1vw,38px); margin-top:14px; }
.section-head p{ margin-top:16px; color:var(--slate); font-size:16px; }
.section-alt{ background:var(--parchment); }
.section-navy{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--white); }
.section-navy h2{ color:var(--white); }
.section-navy .section-head p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }

/* ============ Services grid ============ */
.grid-6{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .grid-6{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:620px){ .grid-6{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.service-card{
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:30px 26px;
  transition:box-shadow .18s ease, transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.service-card:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); transform:translateY(-3px); border-color:var(--gold-light); }
.service-card .icon{
  width:44px; height:44px; color:var(--emerald);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.service-card h3{ font-size:19px; }
.service-card p{ margin-top:10px; color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; }
.service-card .go{
  margin-top:16px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}

/* ============ Process / timeline ============ */
.process-list{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0; position:relative; }
.process-list::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:34px; left:0; right:0; height:1px; background:var(--line-navy);
}
.process-step{ position:relative; padding:0 20px 0 0; }
.process-step .num{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:14px; color:var(--navy); background:var(--gold);
  width:68px; height:68px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:22px; font-weight:600; position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.process-step h3{ color:var(--white); margin-top:22px; font-size:18px; }
.process-step p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.68); margin-top:10px; font-size:14.5px; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .process-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .process-list::before{ display:none; }
}

/* ============ Why choose us — feature rows ============ */
.feature-row{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:56px 1fr; gap:20px; padding:26px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.feature-row:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.feature-row .icon{ width:40px; height:40px; color:var(--emerald); }
.feature-row h3{ font-size:18px; }
.feature-row p{ margin-top:8px; color:var(--slate); font-size:15px; }

/* ============ Stats strip ============ */
.stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; }
.stat b{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,40px); color:var(--gold); }
.stat span{ display:block; margin-top:8px; font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
@media (max-width:700px){ .stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* ============ Testimonials ============ */
.testi-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .testi-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.testi-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px; position:relative;
}
.testi-card .quote-mark{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:44px; color:var(--gold-light); line-height:1; }
.testi-card p.body{ margin-top:6px; color:var(--ink); font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; }
.testi-card .who{ margin-top:20px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); font-size:13.5px; }
.testi-card .who b{ display:block; color:var(--navy); }
.testi-card .who span{ color:var(--slate-light); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; }

/* ============ CTA band ============ */
.cta-band{
  background:var(--emerald); color:var(--white);
  padding:56px 0; text-align:center;
}
.cta-band h2{ color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px); }
.cta-band p{ margin-top:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.cta-band .cta-row{ justify-content:center; margin-top:26px; }

/* ============ Service category blocks (services page) ============ */
.category{ padding:64px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.category:last-of-type{ border-bottom:none; }
.category-head{ display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; margin-bottom:36px; }
.category-head .cat-no{ font-family:var(--font-mono); color:var(--gold); font-size:14px; }
.service-list{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px 32px; }
@media (max-width:800px){ .service-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.service-item{ padding:22px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.service-item h3{ font-size:17px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px; }
.service-item h3 .tag{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--emerald);
  border:1px solid var(--emerald); border-radius:20px; padding:3px 10px; white-space:nowrap; text-transform:uppercase;
  align-self:center;
}
.service-item p{ margin-top:8px; color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; }

/* ============ FAQ ============ */
.faq{ max-width:820px; }
.faq-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-q{
  width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:none; padding:22px 0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:17.5px; color:var(--navy); font-weight:600;
}
.faq-q .plus{ flex:none; width:22px; height:22px; position:relative; }
.faq-q .plus::before, .faq-q .plus::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; background:var(--emerald); border-radius:2px;
}
.faq-q .plus::before{ top:50%; left:0; right:0; height:2px; transform:translateY(-50%); }
.faq-q .plus::after{ left:50%; top:0; bottom:0; width:2px; transform:translateX(-50%); transition:transform .2s ease; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .plus::after{ transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(90deg); }
.faq-a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .25s ease; }
.faq-a p{ padding:0 0 24px; color:var(--slate); font-size:15px; max-width:70ch; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a{ max-height:400px; }

/* ============ About page ============ */
.mv-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:800px){ .mv-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.mv-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:34px; }
.mv-card .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.mv-card p{ margin-top:14px; color:var(--slate); font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.7; }

.values-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .values-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .values-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.value-card{ padding:24px 0; }
.value-card .num{ font-family:var(--font-mono); color:var(--gold); font-size:13px; }
.value-card h3{ font-size:17px; margin-top:10px; }
.value-card p{ margin-top:8px; color:var(--slate); font-size:14px; }

.team-note{
  background:var(--navy-tint); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:32px; display:flex; gap:22px; align-items:flex-start;
}
.team-note svg{ width:34px; height:34px; color:var(--emerald); flex:none; }
.team-note p{ color:var(--slate); font-size:15px; }

/* ============ Contact page ============ */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.form-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:34px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
}
.field{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  width:100%; padding:13px 14px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); background:var(--white);
  transition:border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--emerald); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(14,107,79,0.12); outline:none;
}
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:110px; }
.form-note{ margin-top:16px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--slate-light); }

.info-card{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding:22px 0; display:flex; gap:16px; }
.info-card:first-child{ border-top:none; padding-top:0; }
.info-card svg{ width:24px; height:24px; color:var(--emerald); flex:none; margin-top:2px; }
.info-card h3{ font-size:15px; }
.info-card p{ margin-top:6px; color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; }
.info-card a{ color:var(--emerald); font-weight:600; }

.map-frame{
  margin-top:28px; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line);
  aspect-ratio:16/10;
}
.map-frame iframe{ width:100%; height:100%; border:0; display:block; }

/* ============ Footer ============ */
.site-footer{ background:var(--navy); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72); padding-top:64px; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:48px; }
@media (max-width:800px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.footer-grid h4{ color:var(--white); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:18px; }
.footer-grid .about-col p{ margin-top:16px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; max-width:34ch; }
.footer-grid ul li{ margin-bottom:11px; }
.footer-grid a{ font-size:14px; }
.footer-grid a:hover{ color:var(--white); }
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-navy); padding:24px 0; font-size:12.5px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.footer-disclaimer{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-navy); padding:20px 0; font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.42); line-height:1.7;
}

/* ============ WhatsApp floating button ============ */
.wa-float{
  position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:90;
  width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#1FAA53; color:var(--white);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition:transform .15s ease;
}
.wa-float:hover{ transform:scale(1.07); }
.wa-float svg{ width:29px; height:29px; }
.wa-float .ping{
  position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%; background:#1FAA53;
  animation:ping 2.4s cubic-bezier(0,0,.3,1) infinite;
}
@keyframes ping{ 0%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:.55; } 100%{ transform:scale(1.9); opacity:0; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .wa-float .ping{ animation:none; } }

/* ============ Page hero (interior pages) ============ */
.page-hero{
  background:var(--navy); color:var(--white); padding:58px 0 50px;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.page-hero h1{ color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px); }
.page-hero p{ margin-top:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width:60ch; font-size:16px; }
.crumb{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--gold-light); margin-bottom:16px; letter-spacing:.04em; }

/* ============ reveal-on-scroll ============ */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); transition:opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease; }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }

/* stagger children of a revealed grid — nth-child delay */
.grid-6.reveal-group.in .service-card,
.process-list.reveal-group.in .process-step,
.testi-grid.reveal-group.in .testi-card,
.values-grid.reveal-group.in .value-card,
.stats.reveal-group.in .stat{
  animation: riseIn .6s ease both;
}
.grid-6.reveal-group .service-card,
.process-list.reveal-group .process-step,
.testi-grid.reveal-group .testi-card,
.values-grid.reveal-group .value-card,
.stats.reveal-group .stat{ opacity:0; }
.grid-6.reveal-group.in .service-card:nth-child(1),.process-list.reveal-group.in .process-step:nth-child(1),.testi-grid.reveal-group.in .testi-card:nth-child(1),.values-grid.reveal-group.in .value-card:nth-child(1),.stats.reveal-group.in .stat:nth-child(1){ animation-delay:.02s; }
.grid-6.reveal-group.in .service-card:nth-child(2),.process-list.reveal-group.in .process-step:nth-child(2),.testi-grid.reveal-group.in .testi-card:nth-child(2),.values-grid.reveal-group.in .value-card:nth-child(2),.stats.reveal-group.in .stat:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:.10s; }
.grid-6.reveal-group.in .service-card:nth-child(3),.process-list.reveal-group.in .process-step:nth-child(3),.testi-grid.reveal-group.in .testi-card:nth-child(3),.values-grid.reveal-group.in .value-card:nth-child(3),.stats.reveal-group.in .stat:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:.18s; }
.grid-6.reveal-group.in .service-card:nth-child(4),.process-list.reveal-group.in .process-step:nth-child(4),.values-grid.reveal-group.in .value-card:nth-child(4),.stats.reveal-group.in .stat:nth-child(4){ animation-delay:.26s; }
.grid-6.reveal-group.in .service-card:nth-child(5){ animation-delay:.34s; }
.grid-6.reveal-group.in .service-card:nth-child(6){ animation-delay:.42s; }
@keyframes riseIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); } to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .grid-6.reveal-group .service-card, .process-list.reveal-group .process-step,
  .testi-grid.reveal-group .testi-card, .values-grid.reveal-group .value-card,
  .stats.reveal-group .stat{ opacity:1; animation:none; }
}

/* ============ hero entrance (above the fold — plays on load, not scroll) ============ */
.hero-copy > *{ opacity:0; animation: fadeUp .7s ease both; }
.hero-copy .eyebrow{ animation-delay:.05s; }
.hero-copy h1{ animation-delay:.15s; }
.hero-copy .sub{ animation-delay:.28s; }
.hero-copy .cta-row{ animation-delay:.4s; }
.hero-copy .badges{ animation-delay:.52s; }
@keyframes fadeUp{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px); } to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .hero-copy > *{ opacity:1; animation:none; } }

/* ============ authority marquee ticker ============ */
.marquee-band{
  background:var(--ink); overflow:hidden; padding:15px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-navy); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-navy);
}
.marquee-track{
  display:flex; gap:56px; width:max-content;
  animation: marquee 26s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-band:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.marquee-item{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62); white-space:nowrap;
}
.marquee-item b{ color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; }
.marquee-item .dot{ width:4px; height:4px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); flex:none; }
@keyframes marquee{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .marquee-track{ animation:none; } }

/* ============ counter stats (reuse .stat, add data-count target) ============ */
.stat b.counted{ font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }

/* ============ data / rates table ("ledger table") ============ */
.rate-table-wrap{ overflow-x:auto; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); }
table.rate-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:720px; background:var(--white); }
table.rate-table caption{ text-align:left; padding:16px 20px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--slate-light); letter-spacing:.04em; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
table.rate-table th{
  text-align:left; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--white); background:var(--navy); padding:14px 20px;
}
table.rate-table td{ padding:16px 20px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); vertical-align:top; }
table.rate-table tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:none; }
table.rate-table tr{ transition:background .15s ease; }
table.rate-table tbody tr:hover{ background:var(--parchment); }
table.rate-table td.authority{ font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); white-space:nowrap; }
table.rate-table td .rate{ font-family:var(--font-mono); color:var(--emerald); font-weight:600; }
table.rate-table td .deadline{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--gold); }

/* ============ info / callout chip inside service items ============ */
.data-chip{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-top:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--navy);
  background:var(--navy-tint); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:4px 11px;
}
.data-chip + .data-chip{ margin-left:6px; }
.data-chip svg{ width:12px; height:12px; color:var(--gold); }

/* ============ snapshot cards (compliance-at-a-glance) ============ */
.snapshot-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .snapshot-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .snapshot-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.snapshot-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px 22px 20px; transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.snapshot-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); }
.snapshot-card .k{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:26px; color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; }
.snapshot-card .label{ margin-top:8px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.5; }

/* ============ button shine hover ============ */
.btn{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.btn::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:-60%; width:40%; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent);
  transform:skewX(-20deg); transition:left .5s ease;
}
.btn:hover::after{ left:130%; }

/* ============ animated underline for nav links ============ */
.nav-links a::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-2px; width:0; height:2px; background:var(--gold-light);
  transition:width .2s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover::before{ width:100%; }
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::before{ display:none; }

/* ============================================================
   v2 additions — trust strip, explore cards, structures,
   calculator, pricing, resources, sticky mobile CTA bar
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- trust strip (sectors served, under hero) ---------- */
.trust-strip{ background:var(--navy-light); border-top:1px solid var(--line-navy); padding:22px 0; }
.trust-strip .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.trust-strip .ts-label{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-light); flex:none;
}
.trust-strip .ts-items{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.trust-chip{
  font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  border:1px solid var(--line-navy); border-radius:20px; padding:6px 14px;
}

/* ---------- explore-more quick links (home) ---------- */
.explore-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .explore-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .explore-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.explore-card{
  display:block; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:24px 22px; transition:box-shadow .18s ease, transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.explore-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); border-color:var(--gold-light); }
.explore-card .icon{ width:32px; height:32px; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:14px; }
.explore-card h3{ font-size:16.5px; }
.explore-card p{ margin-top:8px; color:var(--slate); font-size:13.5px; }
.explore-card .go{
  margin-top:14px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--emerald); text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}

/* ---------- structures comparison ---------- */
.structure-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
@media (max-width:980px){ .structure-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:620px){ .structure-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.structure-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:26px 24px; position:relative;
}
.structure-card.best{ border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); }
.structure-card .best-tag{
  position:absolute; top:-11px; left:22px; background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px; font-weight:600;
}
.structure-card h3{ font-size:18px; }
.structure-card .liability{ margin-top:6px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--emerald); }
.structure-card ul{ margin-top:16px; }
.structure-card li{
  display:flex; gap:8px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--slate); padding:8px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.structure-card li:first-child{ border-top:none; }
.structure-card li b{ color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; min-width:96px; flex:none; }
.structure-card .best-for{ margin-top:16px; padding-top:14px; border-top:1px dashed var(--line); font-size:13px; color:var(--navy); font-style:italic; }

/* ---------- rate-table (shared: services rates, structures fine print) ---------- */
.rate-table-wrap{ overflow-x:auto; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); }
.rate-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:13.5px; min-width:640px; }
.rate-table caption{ text-align:left; padding:16px 18px 0; font-size:12px; color:var(--slate-light); font-family:var(--font-mono); }
.rate-table th{
  text-align:left; padding:14px 18px; background:var(--navy-tint); color:var(--navy);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.rate-table td{ padding:14px 18px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--slate); vertical-align:top; }
.rate-table td.authority{ color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; }
.rate-table .rate{ color:var(--emerald); font-weight:600; font-family:var(--font-mono); }
.rate-table .deadline{ color:var(--gold); font-weight:600; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; }

/* ---------- calculator ---------- */
.calc-wrap{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .calc-wrap{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.calc-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:32px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
}
.calc-toggle{ display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:22px; background:var(--navy-tint); border-radius:30px; padding:4px; }
.calc-toggle button{
  flex:1; border:none; background:none; padding:10px; border-radius:26px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--slate); transition:background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.calc-toggle button.active{ background:var(--navy); color:#fff; }
.calc-result{
  background:var(--navy); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px 28px; position:sticky; top:96px;
}
.calc-result .r-label{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); }
.calc-result .r-amount{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:38px; font-weight:600; margin-top:10px; color:#fff; }
.calc-result .r-row{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:12px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line-navy); font-size:13.5px; }
.calc-result .r-row:first-of-type{ margin-top:20px; }
.calc-result .r-row b{ font-family:var(--font-mono); color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; }
.calc-note{ margin-top:18px; font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height:1.6; }
.calc-slabs{ margin-top:16px; }
.calc-slabs .slab-row{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; padding:10px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); font-size:13px;
}
.calc-slabs .slab-row:first-child{ border-top:none; }
.calc-slabs .slab-row span:first-child{ color:var(--slate); }
.calc-slabs .slab-row span:last-child{ font-family:var(--font-mono); color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; }

/* ---------- pricing ---------- */
.pricing-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:980px){ .pricing-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:620px){ .pricing-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.price-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.price-card.popular{ border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); position:relative; }
.price-card .pop-tag{
  position:absolute; top:-11px; right:22px; background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px; font-weight:600;
}
.price-card h3{ font-size:18px; }
.price-card .price{ margin-top:10px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:26px; color:var(--emerald); font-weight:600; }
.price-card .price span{ font-size:12px; color:var(--slate-light); font-weight:400; }
.price-card p.desc{ margin-top:10px; color:var(--slate); font-size:13.5px; }
.price-card ul{ margin-top:18px; flex:1; }
.price-card li{
  display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--slate); padding:7px 0;
}
.price-card li svg{ width:16px; height:16px; color:var(--emerald); flex:none; margin-top:2px; }
.price-card .btn{ margin-top:20px; width:100%; justify-content:center; }
.price-note{ margin-top:8px; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--slate-light); text-align:center; }

/* ---------- resources / tax news ---------- */
.resource-filters{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:30px; }
.resource-filters button{
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--white); color:var(--slate);
  font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:20px; transition:all .15s ease;
}
.resource-filters button.active, .resource-filters button:hover{ background:var(--navy); color:#fff; border-color:var(--navy); }
.resource-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:980px){ .resource-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:620px){ .resource-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.resource-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:24px; cursor:pointer; transition:box-shadow .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.resource-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); }
.resource-card .tag{
  display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--emerald); border:1px solid var(--emerald); border-radius:20px; padding:3px 10px; margin-bottom:12px;
}
.resource-card h3{ font-size:16.5px; }
.resource-card .date{ display:block; margin-top:6px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--slate-light); }
.resource-card p.excerpt{ margin-top:12px; color:var(--slate); font-size:13.5px; }
.resource-card .full{ margin-top:12px; color:var(--slate); font-size:13.5px; display:none; padding-top:12px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.resource-card.open .full{ display:block; }
.resource-card.open .excerpt{ display:none; }
.resource-card .toggle{
  margin-top:14px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}

/* ---------- documents checklist accordion (reuse faq visuals) ---------- */
.doc-checklist{ margin-top:14px; }
.doc-checklist summary{
  cursor:pointer; list-style:none; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--emerald);
}
.doc-checklist summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.doc-checklist summary::before{ content:'+'; font-size:14px; }
.doc-checklist[open] summary::before{ content:'–'; }
.doc-checklist ul{ margin-top:10px; padding-left:2px; }
.doc-checklist li{ font-size:13px; color:var(--slate); padding:5px 0 5px 18px; position:relative; }
.doc-checklist li::before{ content:'—'; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--gold); }

/* ---------- sticky mobile CTA bar ---------- */
.mobile-cta-bar{ display:none; }
@media (max-width:700px){
  .mobile-cta-bar{
    display:flex; position:fixed; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:85;
    background:var(--navy); border-top:1px solid var(--line-navy);
    box-shadow:0 -4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }
  .mobile-cta-bar a{
    flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:3px;
    padding:10px 4px 12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600;
    border-right:1px solid var(--line-navy);
  }
  .mobile-cta-bar a:last-child{ border-right:none; }
  .mobile-cta-bar a svg{ width:19px; height:19px; }
  .mobile-cta-bar a.primary{ background:var(--emerald); color:#fff; }
  body{ padding-bottom:64px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   v4 — rotating certificate mockups in hero (larger, higher fidelity)
   (fictional sample data; illustrative layout only)
   ============================================================ */
.cert-stack{
  position:relative; width:100%; max-width:380px; margin:0 auto;
  aspect-ratio:210/297; perspective:1200px;
}
.cert-card{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:#fdfdfb;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.015) 0 2px, transparent 2px 22px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.015) 0 2px, transparent 2px 22px);
  border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(12,31,61,0.14), 0 26px 60px rgba(12,31,61,0.16);
  opacity:0; transform:scale(.94) rotate(-2deg) translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  pointer-events:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.cert-card.active{
  opacity:1; transform:scale(1) rotate(-1deg) translateY(0);
  pointer-events:auto; z-index:3;
}

.cert-watermark{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transform:rotate(-30deg); pointer-events:none; z-index:2;
}
.cert-watermark span{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:34px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.18em;
  color:rgba(12,31,61,0.06); text-transform:uppercase; white-space:nowrap;
}

.cert-body{ position:relative; z-index:1; height:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; font-size:9.5px; line-height:1.5; color:#3a3a3a; }

.cert-band{
  background:var(--cert-accent, #1D6FA5);
  color:#fff; padding:14px 16px 12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px;
}
.cert-band.light{ background:#fff; border-bottom:3px solid var(--cert-accent, #0C1F3D); color:var(--cert-accent, #0C1F3D); padding-bottom:14px; }
.cert-band .mark{ width:34px; height:34px; flex:none; }
.cert-band .gov{ text-align:right; font-size:8px; line-height:1.45; opacity:.92; }
.cert-band .gov b{ display:block; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.cert-band.light .gov{ opacity:1; }

.cert-title{ text-align:center; padding:14px 16px 4px; }
.cert-title h4{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:14.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--cert-accent, #1D6FA5); letter-spacing:.01em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.cert-title p{ font-size:7.6px; color:#888; margin-top:3px; letter-spacing:.02em; }

.cert-rows{ padding:6px 16px 0; }
.cert-row{ display:flex; gap:8px; padding:6px 0; border-top:1px solid #ececec; }
.cert-row:first-child{ border-top:none; }
.cert-row .k{ width:40%; flex:none; color:#8a8a8a; font-size:8.6px; }
.cert-row .v{ color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:600; font-size:9px; }

.cert-para{ margin:12px 16px 0; font-size:8.8px; line-height:1.75; color:#333; text-align:justify; }
.cert-para b{ color:#111; }

.cert-foot{ margin-top:auto; padding:14px 16px 8px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px; }
.cert-seal{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  border:1.6px dashed var(--cert-accent, #1D6FA5); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  position:relative;
}
.cert-seal::before{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:4px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--cert-accent, #1D6FA5); }
.cert-seal span{ font-size:6.4px; color:var(--cert-accent, #1D6FA5); font-weight:700; text-align:center; line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:.03em; }
.cert-qr{
  width:48px; height:48px; flex:none;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, #222 0 4px, transparent 4px 8px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, #222 0 4px, transparent 4px 8px);
  background-size:8px 8px; opacity:.85; border:1px solid #ddd;
}
.cert-barcode{ height:26px; margin-top:8px; background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,#222 0 1.4px, transparent 1.4px 4px); }
.cert-barcode-txt{ font-size:7px; letter-spacing:.12em; color:#666; margin-top:3px; text-align:center; }
.cert-stamp-note{ font-size:7px; color:#a3a3a3; text-align:center; padding:0 16px 12px; letter-spacing:.02em; }

.cert-fbr{ --cert-accent:#1D6FA5; }
.cert-secp{ --cert-accent:#0C1F3D; }
.cert-srb{ --cert-accent:#1F7A3D; }

.cert-indicators{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:10px; margin-top:24px; }
.cert-dot{
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); background:transparent; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.05em; padding:7px 16px; border-radius:20px;
  transition:all .2s ease;
}
.cert-dot.active{ background:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; }
.cert-hint{
  text-align:center; margin-top:12px; font-size:11.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); letter-spacing:.03em;
}

@media (max-width:980px){ .cert-stack{ max-width:300px; } }
@media (max-width:420px){ .cert-stack{ max-width:260px; } .cert-body{ font-size:8px; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .cert-card{ transition:opacity .3s ease; transform:none !important; } }

/* ============ official portal quick-access strip ============ */
.portal-strip{ background:var(--navy); border-top:1px solid var(--line-navy); padding:20px 0; }
.portal-strip .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.portal-strip .ps-label{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.07em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); flex:none;
}
.portal-links{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.portal-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-navy); border-radius:20px; padding:7px 14px 7px 12px;
  font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  transition:border-color .15s ease, background .15s ease;
}
.portal-link:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(184,137,43,0.08); }
.portal-link svg{ width:13px; height:13px; color:var(--gold-light); flex:none; }

/* ============================================================
   v5 — advanced orbiting-network hero (replaces certificate stack)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-art{ perspective:1300px; }

.orbit-wrap{
  position:relative; width:100%; max-width:400px; margin:0 auto; aspect-ratio:1;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
  transition:transform .18s ease-out;
  opacity:0; transform:scale(.9) rotateX(0) rotateY(0);
  animation:orbit-entrance .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .15s forwards;
}
@keyframes orbit-entrance{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:scale(.88) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) translateY(14px); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) translateY(0); }
}

.orbit-ring{ position:absolute; inset:0; border:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.16); border-radius:50%; }
.orbit-ring.r2{ inset:16%; border-style:dotted; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

.orbit-center{
  position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:118px; height:118px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #1c3a63, var(--navy-light));
  border:2px solid var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-direction:column;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(184,137,43,0.08), 0 0 50px rgba(184,137,43,0.3);
  z-index:4; text-align:center;
  animation:pulse-glow 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-glow{
  0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(184,137,43,0.08), 0 0 50px rgba(184,137,43,0.28); }
  50%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 15px rgba(184,137,43,0.04), 0 0 66px rgba(184,137,43,0.42); }
}
.orbit-center b{ font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:700; font-size:23px; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.orbit-center span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size:9px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:4px; }

.orbit-rotator{ position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; animation:orbit-spin 28s linear infinite; z-index:2; }
@keyframes orbit-spin{ from{ transform:rotate(0deg); } to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }

.orbit-spoke{
  position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; height:1px; width:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(217,184,101,0.55), transparent);
  transform-origin:0% 50%;
}
.orbit-spoke.s1{ transform:rotate(0deg); }
.orbit-spoke.s2{ transform:rotate(72deg); }
.orbit-spoke.s3{ transform:rotate(144deg); }
.orbit-spoke.s4{ transform:rotate(216deg); }
.orbit-spoke.s5{ transform:rotate(288deg); }

.pulse-dot{
  position:absolute; top:50%; left:100%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold-light); box-shadow:0 0 8px 2px rgba(217,184,101,0.85);
  opacity:0;
  animation:pulse-travel 2.4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-travel{
  0%{ left:100%; opacity:0; }
  10%{ opacity:1; }
  88%{ opacity:1; }
  100%{ left:0%; opacity:0; }
}

.orbit-node{
  position:absolute; width:76px; height:76px; margin:-38px;
  border-radius:50%; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.orbit-node:hover{ transform:scale(1.08); box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.34); }
.orbit-node.n1{ top:0%; left:50%; }
.orbit-node.n2{ top:34.55%; left:97.55%; }
.orbit-node.n3{ top:90.45%; left:79.39%; }
.orbit-node.n4{ top:90.45%; left:20.61%; }
.orbit-node.n5{ top:34.55%; left:2.45%; }

.orbit-node-inner{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  animation:orbit-counter 28s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes orbit-counter{ from{ transform:rotate(0deg); } to{ transform:rotate(-360deg); } }
.orbit-node-inner svg{ width:21px; height:21px; color:var(--emerald); }
.orbit-node-inner span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-top:4px; letter-spacing:.02em; }

.orbit-stat{
  text-align:center; margin-top:26px;
  opacity:0; animation:fade-up .6s ease .7s forwards;
}
@keyframes fade-up{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px); } to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
.orbit-stat b{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:26px; color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:700; }
.orbit-stat span{ display:block; margin-top:4px; font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); max-width:26ch; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

@media (max-width:980px){ .orbit-wrap{ max-width:320px; } }
@media (max-width:420px){ .orbit-wrap{ max-width:270px; } .orbit-center{ width:96px; height:96px; } .orbit-node{ width:62px; height:62px; margin:-31px; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .orbit-rotator, .orbit-node-inner, .pulse-dot, .orbit-center, .orbit-wrap{ animation:none !important; opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; }
}