/*
Theme Name: Salient Child Theme
Description: Bespoke child theme for Vocal Crest on Salient + WPBakery Page Builder
Theme URI:   https://vocal-crest.vercel.app
Author:      Vocal Crest
Template:    salient
Version:     1.1.0
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   VOCAL CREST — Bespoke Agency Design System
   Typography: Poppins (Body, UI, Navigation, Controls) + Bricolage Grotesque (Display)
   Palette: Obsidian Navy (#050A14), Deep Navy (#091326), Warm Alabaster (#F4F7FB),
            Vocal Crest Brand Cyan (#21F1FE)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Dark Surfaces (Dominant ~70% of site) */
  --bg-dark: #050A14;
  --bg-navy: #091326;
  --bg-navy-elevated: #0E1B33;
  --bg-navy-card: #0B162B;
  --border-dark: rgba(168, 192, 224, 0.1);
  --border-dark-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);

  /* Light Surfaces (Editorial Rhythm ~30% of site) */
  --bg-light: #F4F7FB;
  --bg-light-2: #E9EEF6;
  --surface-white: #FFFFFF;
  --border-light: #DCE3EE;
  --border-light-strong: #C4D0E2;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-on-dark: #F6F8FC;
  --text-on-dark-muted: #A6B4C9;
  --text-on-dark-subtle: #6E809B;

  --text-on-light: #071020;
  --text-on-light-secondary: #2E3D52;
  --text-on-light-muted: #58677E;

  /* Brand Accent (Extracted from Vocal Crest Logo: #21F1FE) */
  --cyan: #21F1FE;
  --cyan-hover: #64F6FF;
  --cyan-soft-dark: rgba(33, 241, 254, 0.11);
  --cyan-border-dark: rgba(33, 241, 254, 0.35);
  --cyan-ink-light: #006B76; /* Accessible dark cyan for light surfaces */
  --cyan-soft-light: #E3FAFC;

  /* Semantic Status */
  --danger: #F04438;
  --danger-bg: rgba(240, 68, 56, 0.12);
  --success: #12B76A;
  --success-bg: rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.12);

  /* Font Stacks — Content strictly in Poppins */
  --font-body: "Poppins", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: "Bricolage Grotesque", "Poppins", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* Fluid Type Scale */
  --fs-hero: clamp(2.65rem, 1.55rem + 4.1vw, 3.7rem);
  --fs-d1: clamp(2rem, 1.3rem + 2.6vw, 3.35rem);
  --fs-d2: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 2.85rem);
  --fs-d3: clamp(1.35rem, 1.1rem + 0.9vw, 1.95rem);
  --fs-lead: clamp(1.0625rem, 0.98rem + 0.32vw, 1.225rem);
  --fs-body: 1.03125rem; /* 16.5px Poppins */
  --fs-sm: 0.9375rem;    /* 15px Poppins */
  --fs-xs: 0.8125rem;    /* 13px Poppins */

  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --container: 1280px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 0.7rem + 2.5vw, 3.25rem);
  --section-py: clamp(4.75rem, 3.2rem + 5.5vw, 8.25rem);
  --header-h: 86px;

  /* Architectural Radii & Shadows */
  --r-xs: 10px;
  --r-sm: 14px;
  --r-md: 20px;
  --r-lg: 28px;
  --r-xl: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 42px);
  --r-pill: 999px;

  --shadow-light-1: 0 2px 4px rgba(7, 16, 32, 0.03), 0 14px 34px -12px rgba(7, 16, 32, 0.08);
  --shadow-light-2: 0 4px 10px rgba(7, 16, 32, 0.05), 0 28px 60px -20px rgba(7, 16, 32, 0.16);
  --shadow-dark-1: 0 18px 44px -14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  --shadow-dark-2: 0 30px 70px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.8, 0.24, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  --t-fast: 0.2s;
  --t: 0.42s;
  --t-slow: 0.8s;
}

/* ---------- Reset & Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 100px;
}

body {
  margin: 0 !important;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark) !important;
  color: var(--text-on-dark) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-body) !important;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

/* Neutralize Salient Wrapper Containers so WPBakery sections match exact layout */
#header-space,
#header-outer,
#page-header-wrap,
#search-outer,
#footer-outer,
#slide-out-widget-area,
#slide-out-widget-area-bg,
#to-top,
.nectar-skip-to-content-wrap {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Remove WPBakery / Salient clearfix pseudo-elements that break CSS Grid & Flexbox */
.container::before,
.container::after,
.row::before,
.row::after,
.vc_row::before,
.vc_row::after,
.vc_row-fluid::before,
.vc_row-fluid::after,
.row_col_wrap_12::before,
.row_col_wrap_12::after,
.row_col_wrap_12_inner::before,
.row_col_wrap_12_inner::after,
.vc_column-inner::before,
.vc_column-inner::after,
.wpb_wrapper::before,
.wpb_wrapper::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

.ocm-effect-wrap,
.ocm-effect-wrap-inner,
#ajax-content-wrap,
.container-wrap,
.container.main-content,
.container.main-content > .row {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

.wpb_row,
.wpb_column,
.vc_column-inner,
.wpb_wrapper,
.wpb_text_column,
.wpb_content_element {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.wpb_row.vc_row,
.wpb_row.inner_row {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  margin-right: 0 !important;
  left: auto !important;
}

.wpb_row.vc-section {
  position: relative;
}

.wpb_row.vc-section > .row-bg-wrap,
.wpb_row.inner_row > .row-bg-wrap {
  display: none !important;
}

.wpb_row.vc-section > .row_col_wrap_12 {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: calc(var(--container) + var(--gutter) * 2) !important;
  margin-inline: auto !important;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter) !important;
  float: none !important;
}

.wpb_row.inner_row > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin-inline: 0 !important;
  padding-inline: 0 !important;
  float: none !important;
}

.vc_column_container {
  float: none !important;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  min-width: 0;
}

.vc_column_container > .vc_column-inner {
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

img, svg, video {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

img {
  height: auto;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.024em;
  margin: 0;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

p {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

figure {
  margin: 0;
}

ul, ol {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2.5px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.panel--light :focus-visible,
.section--light :focus-visible {
  outline-color: var(--cyan-ink-light);
}

.skip-link,
.screen-reader-response {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: -100px;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.skip-link {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

.screen-reader-response {
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---------- Layout Containers & Architectural Stages ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: calc(var(--container) + var(--gutter) * 2);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.section,
.wpb_row.vc-section.section {
  padding-block: var(--section-py) !important;
  position: relative;
}

.section--tight,
.wpb_row.vc-section.section--tight {
  padding-block: calc(var(--section-py) * 0.68) !important;
}

.inset-stage,
.wpb_row.vc-section.inset-stage {
  margin-inline: clamp(0.65rem, 1.8vw, 2rem) !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.panel--light,
.wpb_row.vc-section.panel--light {
  background-color: var(--bg-light) !important;
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  padding-block: var(--section-py) !important;
}

.panel--light h1,
.panel--light h2,
.panel--light h3,
.panel--light h4 {
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
}

.panel--navy {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  padding-block: var(--section-py);
}

/* ---------- Typography Helpers ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.panel--light .eyebrow {
  color: var(--cyan-ink-light);
}

.display-hero {
  font-size: var(--fs-hero) !important;
  line-height: 1.01 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.display-1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-d1) !important;
  line-height: 1.04 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em !important;
}

.display-2 {
  font-size: var(--fs-d2) !important;
  line-height: 1.07 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em !important;
}

.display-3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-d3) !important;
  line-height: 1.16 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em !important;
}

.lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-lead);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.panel--light .lead {
  color: var(--text-on-light-secondary);
}

.text-cyan {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.panel--light .text-cyan {
  color: var(--cyan-ink-light);
}

/* ---------- Bespoke Agency Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  --btn-bg: var(--cyan);
  --btn-fg: var(--bg-dark);
  --btn-fill: #FFFFFF;
  --btn-fill-fg: var(--bg-dark);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--btn-bg);
  color: var(--btn-fg) !important;
  border: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: color var(--t) var(--ease), transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: var(--btn-fill);
  transform: translateY(102%);
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.btn:hover::before,
.btn:focus-visible::before {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn:hover,
.btn:focus-visible {
  color: var(--btn-fill-fg) !important;
}

.btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.btn__ico {
  width: 1.1em;
  height: 1.1em;
  flex: none;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.btn:hover .btn__ico {
  transform: translate(3px, -2px);
}

.btn--primary {
  --btn-bg: var(--cyan);
  --btn-fg: var(--bg-dark);
  --btn-fill: #FFFFFF;
  --btn-fill-fg: var(--bg-dark);
}

.btn--outline-light {
  --btn-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --btn-fg: var(--text-on-dark);
  --btn-fill: var(--text-on-dark);
  --btn-fill-fg: var(--bg-dark);
}

.btn--dark {
  --btn-bg: var(--text-on-light);
  --btn-fg: #FFFFFF;
  --btn-fill: var(--cyan);
  --btn-fill-fg: var(--bg-dark);
}

.btn--outline-dark {
  --btn-bg: rgba(7, 16, 32, 0.07);
  --btn-fg: var(--text-on-light);
  --btn-fill: var(--text-on-light);
  --btn-fill-fg: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn--lg {
  min-height: 56px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn--full {
  width: 100%;
}

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}

.link-arrow svg {
  width: 1.1em;
  height: 1.1em;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.link-arrow:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.panel--light .link-arrow {
  color: var(--text-on-light);
}

.panel--light .link-arrow:hover {
  color: var(--cyan-ink-light);
}

/* ---------- Site Header & Pill Navigation ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 9990;
  background: rgba(5, 10, 20, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(1.4) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(1.4) blur(16px);
  transition: background var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}

body.admin-bar .site-header {
  top: var(--wp-admin--admin-bar--height, 32px) !important;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 782px) {
  body.admin-bar .site-header {
    top: 46px !important;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {
  body.admin-bar .site-header.is-scrolled {
    top: 0 !important;
  }
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 10, 20, 0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(168, 192, 224, 0.08);
}

.site-header__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  min-height: var(--header-h);
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-self: start;
}

.brand img {
  height: clamp(32px, 3vw, 40px);
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.nav__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.nav__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  transition: color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
}

.nav__link:hover {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.nav__link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  background: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.site-header__cta {
  justify-self: end;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.menu-btn {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  justify-self: end;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.menu-btn__lines {
  display: grid;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 18px;
}

.menu-btn__lines span {
  display: block;
  height: 1.8px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), opacity var(--t-fast);
}

.menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-btn__lines span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(6.8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-btn__lines span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-btn__lines span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-6.8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  display: none;
  background: var(--bg-navy);
  padding: 1.5rem var(--gutter) 2rem;
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-drawer__list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-drawer__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

.mobile-drawer__link[aria-current="page"] {
  background: rgba(33, 241, 254, 0.12);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --header-h: 74px;
  }
  .site-header__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  }
  .nav,
  .site-header__cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* ---------- 01. Homepage Hero (Editorial Asymmetric Split) ---------- */
.hero,
.wpb_row.vc-section.hero {
  padding-top: clamp(2.25rem, 1.4rem + 3vw, 4.75rem) !important;
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 3.2vw, 5.25rem) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before,
.wpb_row.vc-section.hero::before {
  content: "" !important;
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute;
  top: -180px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 680px;
  height: 680px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(33, 241, 254, 0.1) 0%, rgba(5, 10, 20, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero > .container,
.wpb_row.vc-section.hero > .row_col_wrap_12 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero__grid,
.wpb_row.vc-hero-row > .row_col_wrap_12 {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, 0.92fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-hero) !important;
  line-height: 1.06 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.026em !important;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem) !important;
}

.hero__title span {
  display: block;
}

.hero__copy {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.65rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem);
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.hero__copy .lead {
  color: rgba(246, 248, 252, 0.92);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 0.9rem + 0.28vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.hero__copy .hero__sublead {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 0.88rem + 0.2vw, 1.02rem);
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.btn--hero-secondary {
  --btn-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --btn-fg: #FFFFFF;
  --btn-fill: #FFFFFF;
  --btn-fill-fg: var(--bg-dark);
  padding-inline: 1.85rem;
}

/* Right Column: Live AI Receptionist Sample Line Card */
.hero__visual,
.hero__visual > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper > .wpb_text_column {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-demo-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(13, 26, 49, 0.94) 0%, rgba(7, 15, 30, 0.97) 100%);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.hero-demo-card__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
}

.hero-demo-card__ico {
  width: clamp(46px, 3.8vw, 54px);
  height: clamp(46px, 3.8vw, 54px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #D8FCFF;
  color: #050A14;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -6px rgba(33, 241, 254, 0.35);
}

.hero-demo-card__ico svg {
  width: 23px;
  height: 23px;
}

.hero-demo-card__kicker {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.68rem + 0.14vw, 0.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.hero-demo-card__desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.86rem, 0.82rem + 0.15vw, 0.94rem);
  line-height: 1.58;
  color: rgba(246, 248, 252, 0.9);
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-demo-card__box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(0.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem);
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.75rem) clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem);
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #040913;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease), background var(--t-fast);
}

.hero-demo-card__box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #060E1D;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -10px rgba(33, 241, 254, 0.22);
}

.hero-demo-card__live {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.65rem;
  right: 0.8rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.16);
  color: #F87171;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-demo-card__live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EF4444;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #EF4444;
  animation: livePulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.45;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }
}

.hero-demo-card__phone-ico {
  width: clamp(48px, 4vw, 58px);
  height: clamp(48px, 4vw, 58px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #050A14;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(33, 241, 254, 0.4);
}

.hero-demo-card__phone-ico svg {
  width: clamp(22px, 2vw, 26px);
  height: clamp(22px, 2vw, 26px);
}

.hero-demo-card__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.15rem + 1.9vw, 2.55rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cyan);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-demo-card__foot {
  margin: 0.95rem 0 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

/* About Us Founders & Story Additions */
.vc-about-story-stage {
  margin-top: 2.5rem !important;
}

.about-hero__copy {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 56ch;
}

.about-hero__sublead {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

.credibility-copy {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.founders-section {
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.founders-grid:not(.vc_row),
.inner_row.founders-grid > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
}

.founder-card,
.vc_col-sm-6.founder-card,
.wpb_row.vc-section .vc_column_container.founder-card {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.6vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-1);
}

.founder-card > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper > .wpb_text_column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.founder-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.founder-card__avatar {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(5, 10, 20, 0.16);
}

.founder-card__avatar img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.founder-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.15rem + 0.5vw, 1.65rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.founder-card__role {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cyan-ink-light);
}

.founder-card__bio {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-on-light-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.founders-together {
  margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2.25rem);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.65rem) clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  text-align: center;
}

.founders-together p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.92rem + 0.25vw, 1.12rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Laptop Breakpoint (1025px - 1280px) */
@media (max-width: 1280px) and (min-width: 1025px) {
  .hero__grid,
  .wpb_row.vc-hero-row > .row_col_wrap_12 {
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
  .hero-demo-card__number {
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 1.1rem + 1.5vw, 2.15rem);
  }
}

/* Tablet Breakpoint (<= 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__grid,
  .wpb_row.vc-hero-row > .row_col_wrap_12 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero__copy {
    max-width: 62ch;
  }
  .hero__visual,
  .hero__visual > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper > .wpb_text_column {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .hero-demo-card {
    max-width: 580px;
  }
  .founders-grid,
  .inner_row.founders-grid > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Mobile Breakpoint (<= 640px) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero,
  .wpb_row.vc-section.hero {
    padding-top: 1.5rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
  }
  .hero-demo-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .hero-demo-card__top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .hero-demo-card__ico {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .hero-demo-card__box {
    padding: 1.35rem 1rem 1.2rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .hero-demo-card__phone-ico {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
  .hero-demo-card__phone-ico svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
  .hero-demo-card__number {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 6.2vw, 1.85rem);
  }
  .hero__actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero__actions .btn {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.5rem);
    min-width: 145px;
    padding-inline: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* ---------- 02. Light Editorial Value & Benefits Stage ---------- */
.value-intro:not(.vc_row),
.inner_row.value-intro > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 0.42fr 0.58fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.5rem) !important;
}

.value-intro__brand,
.value-intro__brand > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.value-intro__brand .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.value-intro__logo,
.value-intro__brand .img-with-aniamtion-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--surface-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-1);
  width: fit-content;
}

.value-intro__logo img,
.value-intro__brand .img-with-aniamtion-wrap img {
  height: 30px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.value-intro__statement {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.2rem + 1.8vw, 2.65rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.14 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em !important;
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.value-intro__body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--text-on-light-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
}

/* Benefits Asymmetric Split (Inside Light Stage) */
.benefits-split:not(.vc_row),
.inner_row.benefits-split > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 4rem) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.benefits-left-col > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.benefits-media__frame,
.benefits-left-col .img-with-aniamtion-wrap {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.3;
  background: var(--bg-light-2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-2);
}

.benefits-left-col .img-with-aniamtion-wrap .inner,
.benefits-left-col .img-with-aniamtion-wrap .hover-wrap,
.benefits-left-col .img-with-aniamtion-wrap .hover-wrap-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.benefits-media__frame img,
.benefits-left-col .img-with-aniamtion-wrap img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.benefits-media__note {
  position: absolute;
  right: -1.25rem;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  max-width: 280px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--text-on-light);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-2);
  z-index: 2;
}

.benefits-media__note strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.pillars {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.pillar {
/*   display: grid; */
  grid-template-columns: 3.25rem 1fr;
  gap: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--surface-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-1);
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.pillar:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.pillar__num {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--cyan-ink-light);
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.pillar h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.05rem + 0.65vw, 1.6rem) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.pillar p {
  grid-column: 2;
  color: var(--text-on-light-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  max-width: 48ch;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .value-intro:not(.vc_row),
  .inner_row.value-intro > .row_col_wrap_12_inner,
  .value-intro__body,
  .benefits-split:not(.vc_row),
  .inner_row.benefits-split > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .benefits-media__note {
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: -1rem;
  }
}

/* ---------- 03. Dark Interactive & Editorial Services Showcase ---------- */
.sec-head:not(.vc_row),
.inner_row.sec-head > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: end;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.75rem, 4vw, 4.5rem) !important;
}

.sec-head-cta > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper > .wpb_text_column {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .sec-head:not(.vc_row),
  .inner_row.sec-head > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .sec-head-cta > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper > .wpb_text_column {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

.svc-card,
.inner_row.svc-card {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 3.25rem) !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: var(--bg-navy);
  border: 0;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem) !important;
}

.inner_row.svc-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.inner_row.svc-card > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.25rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.inner_row.svc-card--reverse > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
}

.inner_row.svc-card--reverse .svc-card__media-col {
  order: -1;
}

.svc-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.svc-card__idx {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--cyan-soft-dark);
  border: 0;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.svc-card__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.svc-card__desc {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.svc-card__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.check-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
}

.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

.check-list li::before {
  content: "";
  margin-top: 0.5em;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  flex: none;
}

.svc-subgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.svc-subbox {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 0;
}

.svc-subbox h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.svc-subbox p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.svc-card__media,
.svc-card__media-col > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 0;
}

.svc-card__media-col .img-with-aniamtion-wrap,
.svc-card__media-col .inner,
.svc-card__media-col .hover-wrap,
.svc-card__media-col .hover-wrap-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.svc-card__media img,
.svc-card__media-col img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-card__media img,
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__media-col img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.svc-card__caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: rgba(5, 10, 20, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  z-index: 2;
}

.svc-card__caption span {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .inner_row.svc-card > .row_col_wrap_12_inner,
  .inner_row.svc-card--reverse > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .inner_row.svc-card--reverse .svc-card__media-col {
    order: 0;
  }
  .svc-subgrid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------- 04. Light "How It Works" Architectural Progression ---------- */
.steps-grid:not(.vc_row),
.inner_row.steps-grid > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.step-card,
.vc_col-sm-4.step-card,
.wpb_row.vc-section .vc_column_container.step-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-1);
  min-height: 310px;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.step-card > .vc_column-inner,
.step-card > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper,
.step-card > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper > .wpb_text_column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
  height: 100%;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-2);
}

.step-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.step-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1.8rem + 1.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-on-light);
}

.step-card__pill {
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--cyan-soft-light);
  color: var(--cyan-ink-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.1rem + 0.6vw, 1.6rem) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
}

.step-card p {
  color: var(--text-on-light-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .steps-grid:not(.vc_row),
  .inner_row.steps-grid > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .step-card,
  .vc_col-sm-4.step-card,
  .wpb_row.vc-section .vc_column_container.step-card {
    min-height: 0;
  }
}

/* ---------- 05. Dark Credibility / Managed Service Split ---------- */
.credibility-grid,
.wpb_row.vc-credibility-row > .row_col_wrap_12 {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.credibility-media,
.credibility-media-col .img-with-aniamtion-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.6;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-1);
}

.credibility-media-col .inner,
.credibility-media-col .hover-wrap,
.credibility-media-col .hover-wrap-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.credibility-media img,
.credibility-media-col img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.credibility-quote {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--bg-navy);
  border: 0;
}

.credibility-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.1rem + 0.8vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

.credibility-quote span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .credibility-grid,
  .wpb_row.vc-credibility-row > .row_col_wrap_12 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------- 06. Pricing Plans (Home Preview & Pricing Page) ---------- */
.pricing-grid:not(.vc_row),
.inner_row.pricing-grid > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.plan-card,
.vc_col-sm-4.plan-card,
.wpb_row.vc-section .vc_column_container.plan-card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: var(--bg-navy);
  border: 0;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.plan-card > .vc_column-inner,
.plan-card > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper,
.plan-card > .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper > .wpb_text_column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  height: 100%;
}

.plan-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.plan-card--featured,
.vc_col-sm-4.plan-card.plan-card--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0F213E 0%, #091326 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-1);
  position: relative;
}

.plan-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.plan-card__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

.plan-card__badge {
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.plan-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-on-dark) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.plan-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  min-height: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.plan-card__price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding-block: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.plan-card__amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 1.9rem + 1.2vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

.plan-card__period {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

.plan-card__features {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.plan-card__features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.plan-card__features li svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  flex: none;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.pricing-note-bar {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--bg-navy);
  border: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .pricing-grid:not(.vc_row),
  .inner_row.pricing-grid > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .plan-card__desc {
    min-height: 0;
  }
}

/* Comparison Matrix Table (Pricing Page) */
.compare-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-1);
}

.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 680px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.compare-table thead th {
  background: var(--bg-light-2);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-on-light);
}

.compare-table thead th span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cyan-ink-light);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.compare-table tbody th {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-on-light);
}

.compare-table td {
  color: var(--text-on-light-secondary);
}

.compare-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #9AF3E6;
  color: #071426;
}

.compare-check svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.compare-dash {
  color: #98A4B8;
}

/* ---------- 07. FAQ Accordion (Both .accordion and Salient [toggles]) ---------- */
.faq-layout:not(.vc_row),
.wpb_row.vc-faq-row > .row_col_wrap_12,
.inner_row.faq-layout > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 0.82fr 1.18fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.inner_row.faq-layout--spaced {
  margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem) !important;
}

.faq-aside {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2rem);
}

.faq-aside p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-on-light-secondary);
}

.accordion,
.toggles.accordion {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.acc,
.toggles.accordion .toggle {
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-1);
  transition: box-shadow var(--t);
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.acc.is-open,
.toggles.accordion .toggle.open {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-2);
}

.toggles.accordion .toggle-title {
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.acc__btn,
.toggles.accordion .toggle-heading {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem !important;
  border: 0;
  background: none !important;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.98rem + 0.25vw, 1.22rem) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.acc__icon,
.toggles.accordion .toggle-heading i {
  order: 2;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center;
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-light) !important;
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  flex: none;
  position: static !important;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
}

.toggles.accordion .toggle-heading i::before {
  content: "+";
}

.acc__btn[aria-expanded="true"] .acc__icon,
.toggles.accordion .toggle.open .toggle-heading i,
.toggles.accordion .toggle-heading[aria-expanded="true"] i {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
}

.acc__panel,
.toggles.accordion .toggle > div[role="region"] {
  padding: 0 1.4rem 1.35rem !important;
  color: var(--text-on-light-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.toggles.accordion .toggle:not(.open) > div[role="region"] {
  display: none !important;
}

.toggles.accordion .toggle.open > div[role="region"] {
  display: block !important;
}

.toggles.accordion .inner-toggle-wrap {
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .faq-layout:not(.vc_row),
  .wpb_row.vc-faq-row > .row_col_wrap_12,
  .inner_row.faq-layout > .row_col_wrap_12_inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .faq-aside {
    position: static;
  }
}

/* ---------- Inner Pages (About, Pricing, Contact) ---------- */
.page-hero,
.wpb_row.vc-section.page-hero {
  padding-top: clamp(2.75rem, 2rem + 3.5vw, 5.25rem) !important;
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 3.5vw, 5rem) !important;
}

.page-hero__grid,
.wpb_row.vc-page-hero-row > .row_col_wrap_12 {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.page-hero__media,
.page-hero-media-col .img-with-aniamtion-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.2;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-1);
}

.page-hero-media-col .inner,
.page-hero-media-col .hover-wrap,
.page-hero-media-col .hover-wrap-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.page-hero__media img,
.page-hero-media-col img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .page-hero__grid,
  .wpb_row.vc-page-hero-row > .row_col_wrap_12 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Contact Page Layout & Form (including Contact Form 7) */
.contact-layout,
.wpb_row.vc-contact-row > .row_col_wrap_12 {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-list {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--bg-navy);
  border: 0;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark) !important;
}

.contact-info-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

.form-stage,
.vc_col-sm-7.form-stage,
.wpb_row.vc-section .vc_column_container.form-stage {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem) !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: var(--surface-white) !important;
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-1);
}

.form-stage h2 {
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-d2) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-stage__sub {
  color: var(--text-on-light-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.field {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.42rem;
}

.field--full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.field label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-on-light);
}

.field label .req {
  color: var(--danger);
}

.wpcf7-form-control-wrap {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 0.78rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  border: 0;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-on-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: background var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast);
}

.field textarea {
  min-height: 126px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder {
  color: #7D8CA3;
}

.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: var(--bg-light-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(33, 241, 254, 0.35);
}

.field input[aria-invalid="true"],
.field select[aria-invalid="true"],
.field textarea[aria-invalid="true"],
.field .wpcf7-not-valid {
  background: #FFF0EE !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--danger) !important;
}

.field__error,
.wpcf7-not-valid-tip {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--danger);
  font-weight: 500;
  min-height: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  display: block;
}

.field__error:empty {
  display: none;
}

.form-status,
.wpcf7 form .wpcf7-response-output {
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0 !important;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-md) !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  background: #ECFDF3 !important;
  color: #065F46 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
}

.wpcf7 form.invalid .wpcf7-response-output,
.wpcf7 form.unaccepted .wpcf7-response-output,
.wpcf7 form.failed .wpcf7-response-output,
.wpcf7 form.aborted .wpcf7-response-output {
  background: #FFF0EE !important;
  color: #B42318 !important;
}

.wpcf7 form.init .wpcf7-response-output {
  display: none !important;
}

.wpcf7-spinner {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .contact-layout,
  .wpb_row.vc-contact-row > .row_col_wrap_12 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------- 08. Closing CTA & Dark Footer ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  padding: clamp(2.75rem, 4.5vw, 4.75rem);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1933 0%, #060D1B 100%);
  border: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-1);
}

.cta-banner__content {
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.cta-banner__content p {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

.cta-banner__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.site-footer {
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.site-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.site-footer__brand p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  max-width: 36ch;
}

.site-footer__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.site-footer__list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.site-footer__list a {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

.site-footer__list a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.site-footer__bottom {
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-subtle);
}

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .site-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .site-footer__brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .site-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}