/* ============================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   Brand colors come straight from Paladyn's logo + the refined
   corporate palette. Everything else is derived from these.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  /* Core brand */
  --navy:        #0B1F3A;   /* primary dark / authority */
  --navy-deep:   #071528;   /* deepest backgrounds, footer */
  --navy-soft:   #13294a;   /* raised surfaces on navy */
  --teal:        #00A7B5;   /* primary accent (use on light) */
  --teal-bright: #2FD0DE;   /* accent + small text on dark */
  --gold:        #C9A227;   /* premium accent — used sparingly */

  /* Neutrals */
  --paper:       #F5F7F9;   /* light section background */
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --slate:       #44546A;   /* body text on light */
  --ink:         #16273f;   /* headings on light */
  --mist:        #DDE4EB;   /* hairlines / borders on light */
  --cloud:       #AEC1D2;   /* muted text on dark */
  --cloud-dim:   #6f8398;   /* dimmer text on dark */

  /* Type */
  --font-display: "Sora", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-serif:   "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;

  /* Layout */
  --wrap: 1180px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ============================================================
   2. RESET + BASE
   ============================================================ */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }

body{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--slate);
  background:var(--white);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-size:17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; border:none; background:none; }

/* Keyboard focus ring — visible and on-brand (accessibility floor) */
:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--teal-bright);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   3. LAYOUT HELPERS
   .wrap = centered max-width container with side gutters.
   .section = consistent vertical rhythm. Background variants
   are SEPARATE classes so they never fight .section padding
   (avoids the classic specificity-collision on spacing).
   ============================================================ */
.wrap{ width:100%; max-width:var(--wrap); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:24px; }

.section{ padding-block:clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px); position:relative; }
.section--paper{ background:var(--paper); }
.section--navy{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--white); }
.section--deep{ background:var(--navy-deep); color:var(--white); }

/* ============================================================
   4. TYPOGRAPHY SCALE
   Sora for display, tight tracking at large sizes.
   ============================================================ */
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--ink); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.02em; font-weight:700; }
.section--navy h1,.section--navy h2,.section--navy h3,.section--navy h4,
.section--deep h1,.section--deep h2,.section--deep h3,.section--deep h4{ color:var(--white); }

.h-display{ font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.4rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.035em; }
.h-section{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); font-weight:700; }
.h-card{ font-size:1.18rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; }

.lead{ font-size:clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem); line-height:1.6; }

/* Eyebrow label — carries the three-dot motif from the logo */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal); margin-bottom:1.1rem;
}
.section--navy .eyebrow,.section--deep .eyebrow{ color:var(--teal-bright); }
.eyebrow .dots{ display:inline-flex; gap:4px; }
.eyebrow .dots i{ width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:currentColor; display:block; }

/* Section intro block */
.section-head{ max-width:720px; margin-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,60px); }
.section-head.center{ margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.section-head p{ margin-top:1.1rem; }
.section--navy .section-head p,.section--deep .section-head p{ color:var(--cloud); }

/* ============================================================
   5. BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.55rem;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:.98rem;
  padding:.95rem 1.6rem; border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn svg{ width:18px; height:18px; transition:transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg{ transform:translateX(3px); }

/* Primary: solid teal with deep-navy text — vivid on the navy hero */
.btn--primary{ background:var(--teal); color:var(--navy-deep); }
.btn--primary:hover{ background:var(--teal-bright); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,167,181,.32); }

/* Ghost on dark */
.btn--ghost{ background:transparent; color:var(--white); border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--teal-bright); color:var(--teal-bright); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* Ghost on light */
.btn--line{ background:transparent; color:var(--navy); border:1.5px solid var(--mist); }
.btn--line:hover{ border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--teal); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ============================================================
   6. NAVIGATION (sticky, light, gains shadow on scroll)
   ============================================================ */
.nav{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav.scrolled{ box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(11,31,58,.07); border-bottom-color:var(--mist); }
.nav__inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:74px; }
.nav__logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; }
.nav__logo img{ height:46px; width:auto; }
.nav__links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2rem; }
.nav__links a{
  font-size:.95rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--slate);
  position:relative; transition:color .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-6px; height:2px; width:0;
  background:var(--teal); transition:width .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover{ color:var(--navy); }
.nav__links a:hover::after{ width:100%; }
.nav__cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1.2rem; }

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.nav__toggle{ display:none; width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--mist); align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.nav__toggle span{ display:block; width:20px; height:2px; background:var(--navy); position:relative; transition:.3s var(--ease); }
.nav__toggle span::before,.nav__toggle span::after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; width:20px; height:2px; background:var(--navy); transition:.3s var(--ease); }
.nav__toggle span::before{ top:-6px; }
.nav__toggle span::after{ top:6px; }
.nav.open .nav__toggle span{ background:transparent; }
.nav.open .nav__toggle span::before{ top:0; transform:rotate(45deg); }
.nav.open .nav__toggle span::after{ top:0; transform:rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============================================================
   7. HERO
   Thesis = the doctrine. Faint shield watermark = signature.
   ============================================================ */
.hero{
  position:relative; background:var(--navy); color:var(--white);
  padding-block:clamp(80px,12vw,150px); overflow:hidden;
}
/* Layered atmospheric glows (very subtle) */
.hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 80% at 85% 10%, rgba(0,167,181,.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 10% 90%, rgba(0,167,181,.08), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero__shield{
  position:absolute; right:-6%; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:min(560px,52vw); opacity:.10; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
.hero .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.hero__inner{ max-width:840px; }
.hero h1{ margin:.4rem 0 1.4rem; color:var(--white); }
.hero__sub{ color:var(--cloud); max-width:620px; font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.6vw,1.28rem); }
.hero__actions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem; margin-top:2.4rem; }

/* Gold hairline + fact ticker beneath the hero copy */
.hero__rule{ height:2px; width:60px; background:var(--gold); margin:3rem 0 1.6rem; border-radius:2px; }
.ticker{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:1rem 1.6rem; }
.ticker__item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; font-size:.95rem; color:var(--cloud); }
.ticker__item b{ color:var(--white); font-weight:600; }
.ticker__dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--teal-bright); flex:none; }

/* ============================================================
   8. "THE THREAT" — three structural-force cards w/ counters
   ============================================================ */
.forces{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }
.force{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:34px 30px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.force:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(11,31,58,.09); border-color:#cdd8e2; }
.force__stat{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,4.5vw,3.4rem); color:var(--navy); line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.03em; display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:.1rem;
}
.force__stat .suffix{ color:var(--teal); font-size:.5em; font-weight:700; }
.force h3{ margin:1.1rem 0 .6rem; }
.force p{ font-size:.97rem; }

/* ============================================================
   9. "THE DOCTRINE" — the one serif moment
   ============================================================ */
.doctrine{ text-align:center; max-width:880px; margin-inline:auto; }
.doctrine__serif{
  font-family:var(--font-serif); font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,7vw,5rem); line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:var(--white);
}
.doctrine__serif .accent{ color:var(--teal-bright); font-style:italic; }
.doctrine p{ color:var(--cloud); margin:2rem auto 0; max-width:680px; font-size:1.12rem; }
.doctrine__motto{
  margin-top:2.4rem; display:inline-flex; gap:.9rem; align-items:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--white); font-size:1.05rem;
}
.doctrine__motto i{ color:var(--teal-bright); font-style:normal; }

/* ============================================================
   10. FIVE PILLARS
   ============================================================ */
.pillars{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:18px; }
.pillar{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:30px 24px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 18px 38px rgba(11,31,58,.10); border-color:var(--teal); }
.pillar__icon{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:13px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--teal));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:1.2rem;
}
.pillar__icon svg{ width:26px; height:26px; stroke:#fff; fill:none; stroke-width:1.7; }
.pillar h3{ font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:.4rem; }
.pillar p{ font-size:.92rem; }

/* ============================================================
   11. HOW WE WORK — genuine ordered lifecycle (numbered)
   ============================================================ */
.flow{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0; position:relative; }
.flow__step{ padding:0 26px; position:relative; }
.flow__step:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:0; top:34px; width:1px; height:calc(100% - 40px);
  background:linear-gradient(var(--teal-bright),transparent);
  opacity:.35;
}
.flow__num{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1rem;
  color:var(--navy-deep); background:var(--teal-bright);
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:1.3rem;
}
.flow__step h3{ font-size:1.18rem; margin-bottom:.6rem; }
.flow__step p{ color:var(--cloud); font-size:.96rem; }

/* ============================================================
   12. PLATFORM — flagship product cards + capability chips
   ============================================================ */
.products{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-bottom:30px; }
.product{
  border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:var(--radius); background:var(--white);
  padding:36px 32px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.product::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; height:4px; width:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--navy),var(--teal));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.product:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(11,31,58,.12); border-color:#cdd8e2; }
.product:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.product__tag{
  font-size:.74rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal); margin-bottom:.7rem;
}
.product__beta{
  position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px; z-index:2;
  font-size:.62rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#9a7d1e; background:rgba(201,162,39,.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.45); border-radius:100px; padding:.26rem .66rem;
}
.product h3{ font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-bottom:.2rem; }
.product__kicker{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-style:italic; color:var(--slate); font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.product p{ font-size:.96rem; margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
.product__list{ list-style:none; margin-top:auto; display:grid; gap:.55rem; }
.product__list li{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--slate); display:flex; gap:.6rem; align-items:flex-start; }
.product__list li svg{ width:16px; height:16px; flex:none; margin-top:4px; stroke:var(--teal); fill:none; stroke-width:2.4; }

/* Aegis platform band (sits above the products) */
.aegis{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy),#0f2c52);
  color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius); padding:38px 40px;
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:24px 40px; margin-bottom:30px;
}
.aegis__mark{ width:60px; height:68px; flex:none; }
.aegis__txt{ flex:1; min-width:260px; }
.aegis__txt h3{ font-size:1.45rem; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.aegis__txt p{ color:var(--cloud); font-size:.98rem; }
.aegis__pill{
  font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--teal-bright);
  border:1px solid rgba(47,208,222,.4); border-radius:100px; padding:.5rem 1rem;
}

/* Capability chips (the standalone service lines) */
.caps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap:14px; }
.cap{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.8rem;
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:16px 18px; font-size:.93rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.cap:hover{ border-color:var(--teal); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.cap__dot{ width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--teal)); flex:none; }

/* ============================================================
   13. CONSULTING / ADVISORY
   ============================================================ */
.services{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.service{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:30px 28px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.service:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(11,31,58,.09); border-color:var(--teal); }
.service__icon{ width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:11px; background:var(--paper); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.service__icon svg{ width:24px; height:24px; stroke:var(--teal); fill:none; stroke-width:1.7; }
.service h3{ font-size:1.12rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.service p{ font-size:.94rem; }

/* ============================================================
   14. STANDARDS WE SPEAK (credibility band)
   ============================================================ */
.standards{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.standard{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem;
  color:var(--white); border:1px solid rgba(174,193,210,.25);
  border-radius:100px; padding:.6rem 1.2rem;
  transition:border-color .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
}
.standard:hover{ border-color:var(--teal-bright); background:rgba(47,208,222,.1); color:var(--teal-bright); }

/* ============================================================
   15. SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
   ============================================================ */
.security{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr; gap:clamp(40px,6vw,80px); align-items:center; }
.security__shield{ width:min(360px,80%); margin-inline:auto; opacity:.95; }
.trust{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; margin-top:1.8rem; }
.trust__item{ display:flex; gap:.7rem; align-items:flex-start; font-size:.93rem; color:var(--slate); }
.trust__item svg{ width:20px; height:20px; flex:none; margin-top:2px; stroke:var(--teal); fill:none; stroke-width:1.9; }
.trust__item b{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; display:block; }

/* ============================================================
   16. WHO WE ARE  &  RaaS VISION (text-forward)
   ============================================================ */
.about__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(40px,6vw,80px); align-items:center; }
.about__copy p{ color:var(--cloud); margin-bottom:1.1rem; font-size:1.05rem; }
.about__copy p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.about__card{
  background:var(--navy-soft); border:1px solid rgba(174,193,210,.18);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:34px 32px;
}
.about__card .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:.8rem; }
.about__card h3{ font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.about__card ul{ list-style:none; display:grid; gap:.85rem; }
.about__card li{ display:flex; gap:.7rem; align-items:flex-start; color:var(--cloud); font-size:.98rem; }
.about__card li svg{ width:18px; height:18px; flex:none; margin-top:4px; stroke:var(--teal-bright); fill:none; stroke-width:2.3; }

.raas{ text-align:center; max-width:760px; margin-inline:auto; }
.raas__big{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.1rem); color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-.03em; line-height:1.08; }
.raas p{ margin-top:1.4rem; font-size:1.1rem; }

/* ============================================================
   17. CTA + CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.cta{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.cta::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(70% 120% at 80% 0%, rgba(0,167,181,.22), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.cta .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.cta__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(40px,6vw,72px); align-items:start; }
.cta__copy h2{ margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.cta__copy p{ color:var(--cloud); font-size:1.1rem; }
.cta__note{ margin-top:2rem; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--cloud-dim); display:flex; gap:.6rem; align-items:flex-start; }
.cta__note svg{ width:18px; height:18px; flex:none; margin-top:2px; stroke:var(--teal-bright); fill:none; stroke-width:2; }
.cta__email{ margin-top:1rem; font-size:.98rem; }
.cta__email a{ color:var(--teal-bright); font-weight:600; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(47,208,222,.35); }

/* Form */
.form{ background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:34px 32px; box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.28); }
.form__row{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.form label{ display:block; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.form input,.form textarea{
  width:100%; font-family:inherit; font-size:.98rem; color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--mist); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:.85rem 1rem; transition:border-color .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease);
}
.form input:focus,.form textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--teal); background:#fff; }
.form textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:110px; }
.form .btn--primary{ width:100%; justify-content:center; margin-top:6px; }
.form__msg{ margin-top:14px; font-size:.92rem; font-weight:600; display:none; align-items:center; gap:.5rem; }
.form__msg.show{ display:flex; }
.form__msg.ok{ color:#0a8f63; }
.form__msg.err{ color:#c0392b; }
.form__msg.err svg{ display:none; }
.hp{ position:absolute; left:-10000px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; }
.form__msg svg{ width:18px; height:18px; stroke:currentColor; fill:none; stroke-width:2.2; }

/* ============================================================
   18. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer{ background:var(--navy-deep); color:var(--cloud); padding-block:64px 36px; }
.footer__top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:44px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(174,193,210,.14); }
.footer__brand .wordmark{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.footer__brand .wordmark svg{ width:34px; height:38px; }
.footer__brand .wm-text{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.02em; color:#fff; font-size:1.25rem; line-height:1; }
.footer__brand .wm-text span{ color:var(--teal-bright); }
.footer__tag{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--cloud-dim); max-width:280px; }
.footer__motto{ margin-top:1.2rem; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--cloud); }
.footer__motto i{ color:var(--teal-bright); font-style:normal; }
.footer__col h4{ color:#fff; font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:1.1rem; font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; }
.footer__col ul{ list-style:none; display:grid; gap:.7rem; }
.footer__col a{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--cloud); transition:color .2s var(--ease); }
.footer__col a:hover{ color:var(--teal-bright); }
.footer__bottom{ padding-top:28px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 24px; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--cloud-dim); }
.footer__bottom .badges{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px 18px; }
.footer__disclaimer{ margin-top:18px; font-size:.76rem; color:#4a5d72; line-height:1.6; max-width:880px; }

/* ============================================================
   19. SCROLL-REVEAL ANIMATION
   Elements start hidden + nudged down, then ease in when seen.
   (Disabled entirely under prefers-reduced-motion — see #20.)
   ============================================================ */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* Stagger children with inline transition-delay set in JS */

/* ============================================================
   20. RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .pillars{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .flow{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); row-gap:44px; }
  .flow__step:not(:last-child)::after{ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav__links,.nav__cta .btn{ display:none; }
  .nav__toggle{ display:flex; }
  .nav__cta{ gap:0; }

  /* Mobile dropdown menu */
  .mobile-menu{
    position:fixed; inset:74px 0 auto 0; background:#fff;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--mist); padding:18px 24px 26px;
    display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; z-index:99;
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(11,31,58,.1);
  }
  .nav.open .mobile-menu{ display:flex; }
  .mobile-menu a{ padding:.85rem 0; font-weight:500; border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper); color:var(--slate); }
  .mobile-menu .btn{ margin-top:14px; justify-content:center; }

  .forces,.products,.services,.security,.about__grid,.cta__grid,.footer__top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .pillars{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .trust{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer__top{ gap:32px; }
  .security__shield,.about__card{ order:-1; }
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  body{ font-size:16px; }
  .pillars{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .flow{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero__actions .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
  .aegis{ padding:28px 24px; }
}

/* Reduced motion: respect the user's OS setting (accessibility) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation:none !important; transition:none !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}


/* ===== tool & platform pages (added for per-tool pages) ===== */
.tool-hero{ padding-top:120px; padding-bottom:54px; }
.backlink{ display:inline-block; color:var(--teal-bright,#2FD0DE); text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
.backlink:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
.tool-status{ display:inline-block; margin:6px 0 10px; padding:4px 12px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); border-radius:999px; font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; color:#fff; }
.tool-kicker{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.6vw,1.7rem); color:var(--teal-bright,#2FD0DE); font-style:italic; margin:.2rem 0 1.1rem; }
.tool-caps{ max-width:780px; }
.tile-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:8px; }
.tile{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; padding:20px 22px; background:var(--white,#fff); border:1px solid var(--border,#D7DDE3); border-radius:14px; text-decoration:none; transition:box-shadow .2s, transform .2s, border-color .2s; }
.tile:hover{ box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(11,31,58,.10); transform:translateY(-2px); border-color:var(--teal,#00A7B5); }
.tile__fam{ font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal,#00A7B5); font-weight:700; }
.tile__name{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; color:var(--ink,#0B1F3A); font-size:1.12rem; }
.tile__desc{ color:var(--slate,#44546A); font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.45; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .tile-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }


/* ===== top-nav dropdown (mega menu) — added ===== */
.nav__links-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; }
.nav__links-trigger{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.34rem; cursor:pointer; }
.nav__links-trigger .caret{ transition:transform .25s var(--ease); }
.has-mega:hover .nav__links-trigger .caret,
.has-mega:focus-within .nav__links-trigger .caret{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
.mega{
  position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0; padding-top:12px;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none; transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease); z-index:10;
}
.has-mega:hover .mega, .has-mega:focus-within .mega{
  opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateY(0);
}
.mega__inner{
  width:min(720px, calc(100vw - 40px)); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:4px 26px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(11,31,58,.16); padding:20px 26px;
}
.mega__col{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.mega__head{ font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); font-weight:700; margin:0 0 6px; }
.mega a{ display:block; padding:5px 0; font-size:.92rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--slate); }
.mega a::after{ display:none; }
.mega a:hover{ color:var(--navy); }
.mega__all{ margin-top:8px; color:var(--teal) !important; font-weight:700 !important; }
@media (max-width:1080px){ .mega__inner{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); width:min(520px,calc(100vw - 40px)); } }
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav__links-item{ display:none; }
  .nav.open .mobile-menu{ max-height:calc(100vh - 74px); overflow-y:auto; }
  .mobile-menu__head{ font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); font-weight:700; margin:.7rem 0 .15rem; padding:0; }
  .mobile-menu a.mobile-menu__sub{ padding:.5rem 0 .5rem .9rem; font-size:.92rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper); }
}


/* ===== round 2 components (trust / roi / faq / band / signin) ===== */
.nav__signin{ font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); }
.nav__signin:hover{ color:var(--teal); }
@media (min-width:861px){ .footer__top{ grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; } }
.hp{ position:absolute; left:-10000px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; }
.cols2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .cols2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.stat-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.stat{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:14px; padding:22px; }
.stat__ico{ display:inline-flex; width:34px; height:34px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:9px; background:rgba(0,167,181,.10); margin-bottom:10px; }
.stat__ico svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.stat h3{ color:var(--ink); font-size:1.04rem; margin:.1rem 0 .4rem; }
.stat p{ color:var(--slate); font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.55; margin:0; }
.checklist{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
.checklist li{ position:relative; padding:.5rem 0 .5rem 2rem; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.5; }
.checklist li svg{ position:absolute; left:0; top:.62rem; width:17px; height:17px; }
.band-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .band-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.band-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:16px; padding:26px; }
.band-card h3{ margin:.4rem 0 .5rem; color:var(--ink); font-size:1.15rem; }
.band-card p{ color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:1rem; font-size:.95rem; }
.digest{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }
.digest input[type=email]{ flex:1; min-width:180px; padding:.7rem .9rem; border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:10px; font:inherit; }
.digest__msg{ display:none; color:#0a8f63; font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; width:100%; }
.digest__msg.show{ display:block; }
.digest__msg.err{ color:#c0392b; }
.calc{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:34px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .calc{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.calc__field{ margin-bottom:15px; }
.calc__field label{ display:block; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:.3rem; font-size:.92rem; }
.calc__field input{ width:100%; padding:.7rem .9rem; border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:10px; font:inherit; }
.calc__out{ background:var(--navy); color:#fff; border-radius:16px; padding:26px; }
.calc__big{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(1.7rem,5vw,2.5rem); color:var(--teal-bright); font-weight:800; line-height:1.1; margin:.1rem 0; }
.calc__row{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px; padding:.55rem 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); font-size:.92rem; }
.calc__note{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--slate); }
details.faq{ border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:12px; padding:0 18px; margin-bottom:12px; background:#fff; }
details.faq summary{ cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); padding:16px 0; list-style:none; }
details.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
details.faq summary::before{ content:"+"; color:var(--teal); font-weight:800; margin-right:.6rem; }
details.faq[open] summary::before{ content:"\2013"; }
details.faq[open] summary{ color:var(--teal); }
details.faq p{ color:var(--slate); padding:0 0 16px; margin:0; line-height:1.6; }

/* nav fix: hide the mobile menu on desktop; the max-width:860px block styles it and .nav.open reveals it */
.mobile-menu{ display:none; }


/* ===== tool pages: How it works steps + Connects-to chips ===== */
.steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:8px; }
@media (max-width:820px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.step{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:14px; padding:24px; border-top:3px solid var(--teal); }
.step__n{ display:inline-flex; width:34px; height:34px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy); color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:12px; }
.step__t{ color:var(--ink); font-size:1.06rem; margin:0 0 .4rem; }
.step__d{ color:var(--slate); font-size:.93rem; line-height:1.55; margin:0; }
.connects{ margin-top:26px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.connects__label{ font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--slate); font-weight:700; white-space:nowrap; }
.connects__items{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.chip{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; padding:.42rem .8rem; border-radius:999px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--mist); color:var(--navy); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; }

/* mega-menu: JS-driven open state (bridges the hover gap to the dropdown) */
.has-mega.open > .mega{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateY(0); }
.has-mega.open .nav__links-trigger .caret{ transform:rotate(180deg); }