/*
Theme Name:  Velari Partners
Theme URI:   https://velaripartners.com
Author:      Velari Partners
Author URI:  https://velaripartners.com
Description: Custom theme for Velari Partners — AI-accelerated technology recruiting firm, Dallas TX. Dark navy design with teal/green accents. Fully responsive.
Version:     1.0.0
License:     Proprietary
Text Domain: velari
*/

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VELARI PARTNERS — Complete Stylesheet
   Ported from velaripartners.com v3
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */



@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Raleway:wght@200;300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Exo+2:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Share+Tech+Mono&display=swap');

:root {
  --navy:       #041c2c;
  --navy2:      #062a45;
  --navy3:      #073550;
  --teal:       #00e5b0;
  --teal2:      #00c49a;
  --teal3:      #00957a;
  --green:      #5dea7a;
  --blue:       #0087dc;
  --white:      #ffffff;
  --offwhite:   #f0f6fa;
  --light:      #d6eef8;
  --muted:      rgba(214,238,248,0.65);
  --subtle:     rgba(214,238,248,0.35);
  --gray-text:  #6b7fbb;
  --gray-light: #e8ecf8;
  --dark-text:  #0d1240;
  --grad-btn:   linear-gradient(90deg,#3a5ef5,#00c8b8);
  --grad-hero:  linear-gradient(135deg,#041c2c 0%,#062a45 50%,#052f2a 100%);
  --border:     rgba(0,229,176,0.12);
  --nav-h:      72px;
  --radius:     12px;
  --shadow:     0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body { font-family:'Exo 2',sans-serif; background:var(--white); color:var(--dark-text); overflow-x:hidden; line-height:1.7; }
a { text-decoration:none; color:inherit; }
img { max-width:100%; display:block; }

/* ── LAYOUT ── */
.container  { max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 48px; }
.section    { padding:100px 0; }
.section-sm { padding:60px 0; }
.grid-2 { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }
.grid-3 { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; }
.grid-4 { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; }

/* ── EYEBROW ── */
.eyebrow {
  font-family:'Share Tech Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:4px;
  color:var(--teal); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:12px; display:block;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif; font-weight:800; line-height:1.1; }
h1 { font-size:clamp(36px,5.5vw,66px); }
h2 { font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px); margin-bottom:16px; }
h3 { font-size:clamp(18px,2.5vw,24px); }
h4 { font-size:17px; }
.lead { font-size:16px; font-weight:300; line-height:1.75; color:#4a5680; max-width:620px; }
.lead-white { font-size:16px; font-weight:300; line-height:1.75; color:var(--muted); max-width:620px; }
.t-white  { color:#fff !important; }
.t-green  { color:var(--teal); }
.t-center { text-align:center; }

/* ── NAV — exact live site structure ── */
nav {
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:1000; height:var(--nav-h);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:0 48px;
  background:rgba(4,28,44,0.95); backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,0.1);
  transition:background .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
nav.scrolled { background:rgba(4,28,44,0.99); box-shadow:0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.nav-logo { display:flex; align-items:center; cursor:pointer; }
/* exact live site logo structure */
.nav-logo-text { display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1; align-items:center; }
.nav-logo-velari {
  font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:22px;
  color:#fff; letter-spacing:3px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:flex-end; gap:0;
}
.nav-logo-velari .velari-a {
  width:18px; height:20px; margin-bottom:-3px; display:inline-block;
}
.nav-logo-velari .g { color:var(--teal); }
.nav-logo-partners {
  font-family:'Exo 2',sans-serif; font-weight:400; font-size:9px;
  letter-spacing:5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-top:3px; text-align:center; width:100%;
}
.nav-links { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:32px; list-style:none; }
.nav-links a {
  font-family:'Exo 2',sans-serif; font-size:13px; font-weight:500;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:color .2s; cursor:pointer;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color:var(--teal); }
.nav-cta {
  background:var(--grad-btn) !important; color:#fff !important;
  padding:10px 24px; border-radius:4px; font-weight:600 !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { opacity:.85 !important; }







/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn-primary {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:var(--grad-btn); color:#fff;
  padding:15px 36px; border-radius:4px;
  font-family:'Exo 2',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; cursor:pointer; border:none;
  transition:transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  box-shadow:0 6px 30px rgba(0,200,184,.3); text-decoration:none;
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,200,184,.45); }
.btn-outline {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); color:#fff;
  padding:13px 32px; border-radius:4px;
  font-family:'Exo 2',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color .2s, background .2s; text-decoration:none; background:transparent;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color:var(--teal); background:rgba(0,229,176,.08); }
.btn-outline-dark {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(0,229,176,.4); color:var(--teal);
  padding:12px 28px; border-radius:4px;
  font-family:'Exo 2',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:13px;
  letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .2s; text-decoration:none; background:transparent;
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover { background:rgba(0,229,176,.08); transform:translateY(-1px); }
.btn-group { display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ── PAGE HERO ── */
.page-hero {
  padding-top:var(--nav-h); min-height:44vh;
  background:var(--grad-hero);
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; padding-bottom:64px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,229,176,.03) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,229,176,.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:48px 48px;
}
.page-hero-glow {
  position:absolute; top:-100px; right:-60px;
  width:480px; height:480px; border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,135,220,.18) 0%,transparent 60%);
}
.page-hero-content { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.breadcrumb { font-size:13px; color:var(--subtle); margin-bottom:16px; }
.breadcrumb a { color:var(--teal); cursor:pointer; }

/* ── STATS STRIP ── */
.stats-strip { background:var(--navy2); }
.stats-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.15);
}
.stat-item { padding:48px 28px; border-right:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.1); text-align:center; }
.stat-item:last-child { border-right:none; }
.stat-num {
  font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif; font-weight:900;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); color:var(--teal); line-height:1; margin-bottom:10px;
}
.stat-label { font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; }

/* ── CARDS (white bg sections) ── */
.card {
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:32px;
  transition:transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:rgba(0,229,176,.35); }
.card-dark {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.1);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:32px; color:#fff;
  transition:transform .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.card-dark:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:rgba(0,229,176,.3); }
.card-icon {
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:12px; display:flex;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:20px;
  background:rgba(0,229,176,.1); border:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.2);
}
.card h4 { font-size:17px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:8px; color:var(--dark-text); }
.card-dark h4 { color:#fff; }
.card p  { font-size:14px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.7; }
.card-dark p { color:var(--muted); }

/* ── RESULTS / TAGS ── */
.result-time { font-size:11px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:12px; }
.result-headline { font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:var(--dark-text); line-height:1.4; margin-bottom:10px; }
.result-body { font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.7; }
.result-tags { display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:16px; }
.tag       { font-size:11px; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:100px; background:rgba(0,229,176,.1); border:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.25); color:var(--teal); }
.tag-green { background:rgba(93,234,122,.1); border-color:rgba(93,234,122,.25); color:#3aaa52; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testimonial-card { padding:28px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius:var(--radius); transition:transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.testimonial-card:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.quote-mark { font-size:3rem; color:var(--teal); line-height:1; opacity:.4; margin-bottom:12px; }
.testimonial-text { font-size:14px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.75; font-style:italic; margin-bottom:20px; }
.testimonial-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.avatar {
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--grad-btn); display:flex; align-items:center;
  justify-content:center; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; color:#fff;
}
.author-name { font-weight:700; font-size:14px; color:var(--dark-text); }
.author-role { font-size:12px; color:var(--gray-text); }

/* ── TRUST BAR ── */
.trust-bar {
  background:var(--navy2);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.1);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.1);
  padding:18px 0; overflow:hidden;
}
.trust-inner { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:32px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.trust-chip {
  font-family:'Share Tech Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}
.trust-chip::before { content:'◆'; color:var(--teal); font-size:8px; }
.trust-sep { color:rgba(0,229,176,.2); }

/* ── CALLOUT ── */
.callout {
  border-left:3px solid var(--teal); background:rgba(0,229,176,.06);
  padding:20px 24px; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;
}
.callout p { font-style:italic; font-size:16px; color:var(--dark-text); line-height:1.7; }

/* ── CONTACT FORM — exact live site styling ── */
.contact-section { background:#fff; }
.contact-inner { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:80px; align-items:start; }
.contact-lead { font-size:15px; font-weight:300; line-height:1.8; color:#4a5680; margin-bottom:40px; }
.contact-details { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; }
.contact-detail-item { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; }
.contact-detail-icon {
  width:44px; height:44px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(58,94,245,.12),rgba(0,200,184,.12));
  border-radius:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px; flex-shrink:0;
}
.contact-detail-label { font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gray-text); margin-bottom:4px; }
.contact-detail-value { font-size:15px; color:var(--dark-text); font-weight:400; line-height:1.5; }
a.contact-detail-value { color:var(--navy2); transition:color .2s; }
a.contact-detail-value:hover { color:var(--teal); }
.contact-form-wrap { background:var(--offwhite); border-radius:16px; padding:44px; }
.contact-form { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; }
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.form-group { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.form-group label { font-size:12px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gray-text); }
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  padding:12px 16px; border:1.5px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius:8px;
  font-family:'Exo 2',sans-serif; font-size:14px; color:var(--dark-text);
  background:#fff; transition:border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; outline:none; width:100%;
  appearance:none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus { border-color:var(--teal); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,229,176,.12); }
.form-group textarea { resize:vertical; min-height:120px; }
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color:#aab2cc; }
.form-group select option { background:#fff; color:var(--dark-text); }
.form-submit {
  background:var(--grad-btn); color:#fff; padding:15px 32px;
  border:none; border-radius:8px; font-family:'Exo 2',sans-serif; font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px; letter-spacing:1px; cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(0,200,184,.3);
  width:100%;
}
.form-submit:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 32px rgba(0,200,184,.45); }
.form-error {
  background:rgba(255,80,80,.08); border:1.5px solid #ff5050;
  border-radius:8px; padding:14px 18px; font-size:14px; color:#c0392b;
  font-weight:500; display:none;
}
.form-success {
  background:rgba(92,234,122,.12); border:1.5px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius:8px; padding:14px 18px; font-size:14px; color:#1a7a3c;
  font-weight:500; display:none;
}

/* ── FAQ ── */
.faq-item { border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-light); }
.faq-q {
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  padding:20px 0; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; font-size:15px;
  color:var(--dark-text); gap:16px; transition:color .2s;
}
.faq-q:hover { color:var(--teal); }
.faq-icon { color:var(--teal); font-size:1.2rem; flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .25s; }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { display:none; padding-bottom:20px; font-size:14px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.75; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { display:block; }

/* ── PROCESS ── */
.process-track { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; position:relative; }
.process-track::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:36px; left:12.5%; right:12.5%;
  height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--teal),var(--teal),transparent);
}
.process-step { text-align:center; }
.process-num {
  width:72px; height:72px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 20px;
  background:var(--navy); border:2px solid var(--teal);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:20px; color:var(--teal);
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.process-step h4 { color:var(--dark-text); margin-bottom:8px; font-size:15px; }
.process-step p  { font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.6; }
.process-day { font-size:11px; color:var(--teal); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px; margin-top:10px; }

/* ── CTA BAND ── */
.cta-band {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy2) 100%);
  padding:80px 0; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50%,rgba(0,229,176,.07) 0%,transparent 65%);
}
.cta-band > .container { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.cta-band h2 { color:#fff; margin-bottom:16px; }
.cta-band .lead-white { margin:0 auto 32px; }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer { background:var(--navy2); border-top:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.1); }
.footer-top { padding:64px 0 48px; }
.footer-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:48px; }
.footer-brand { }
.footer-brand-logo { margin-bottom:16px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:24px; max-width:280px; }
.footer-social-row { display:flex; gap:10px; }
.footer-social {
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:6px; display:flex; align-items:center;
  justify-content:center; background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); font-size:13px;
  color:var(--muted); transition:all .2s; cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none;
}
.footer-social:hover { background:rgba(0,229,176,.1); border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--teal); }
.footer-col h5 { font-family:'Exo 2',sans-serif; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700; }
.footer-links { list-style:none; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom:10px; }
.footer-links a { font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); cursor:pointer; transition:color .2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color:var(--teal); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.08); padding:20px 0;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
}
.footer-bottom-left  { font-size:13px; color:var(--subtle); }
.footer-bottom-right { display:flex; gap:20px; }
.footer-bottom-right a { font-size:13px; color:var(--subtle); cursor:pointer; }
.footer-bottom-right a:hover { color:var(--teal); }

/* ── BG HELPERS ── */
.bg-dark   { background:var(--navy); }
.bg-navy2  { background:var(--navy2); }
.bg-light  { background:var(--offwhite); }
.bg-white  { background:#fff; }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes fadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);} }
@keyframes pulse  { 0%,100%{opacity:1;} 50%{opacity:.35;} }
.anim { animation:fadeUp .65s ease both; animation-play-state:paused; }
.d1{animation-delay:.05s;} .d2{animation-delay:.15s;} .d3{animation-delay:.25s;}
.d4{animation-delay:.35s;} .d5{animation-delay:.5s;}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .contact-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .process-track { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .process-track::before { display:none; }
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .container { padding:0 24px; }
  nav { padding:0 24px; }
  .nav-links { display:none; }
  
  .section { padding:64px 0; }
  h1 { font-size:2.2rem; }
  h2 { font-size:1.7rem; }
  .grid-2,.grid-3,.grid-4 { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-item { padding:32px 20px; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right:none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .process-track { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .btn-group { flex-direction:column; width:fit-content; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction:column; }
}


/* HERO VIDEO */
.hero {
  position:relative; min-height:100vh; display:flex;
  align-items:center; overflow:hidden; background:var(--navy);
  padding-top:var(--nav-h);
}
.hero-video-wrap { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.hero-video-wrap video { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:.32; }
.hero-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(4,28,44,.93) 0%,rgba(6,42,69,.6) 50%,rgba(5,47,42,.4) 100%);
}
.hero-wave { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none; }
.hero-wave svg { width:100%; height:100%; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; }
.hero-content { position:relative; z-index:3; padding:140px 80px 80px; max-width:820px; }
.hero-eyebrow-txt {
  font-family:'Share Tech Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:4px;
  color:var(--teal); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:20px;
  animation:fadeUp .7s .2s both;
}
.hero-h1 {
  font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif; font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(36px,5.5vw,66px); line-height:1.05;
  color:#fff; margin-bottom:24px; animation:fadeUp .7s .35s both;
}
.hero-h1 em { font-style:normal; color:var(--teal); }
.hero-sub {
  font-size:17px; font-weight:300; line-height:1.75;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width:600px;
  margin-bottom:40px; animation:fadeUp .7s .5s both;
}
.hero-pills { display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:44px; animation:fadeUp .7s .62s both; }
.hero-pill {
  padding:8px 18px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); border-radius:100px;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px); background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.hero-btns { display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; animation:fadeUp .7s .75s both; }
.hero-scroll {
  position:absolute; bottom:36px; left:80px; z-index:3;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); font-family:'Share Tech Mono',monospace;
  font-size:11px; letter-spacing:2px; animation:fadeUp .6s 1.1s both;
}
.hero-scroll-line { width:40px; height:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
/* ai section */
.ai-step { display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; padding:18px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.08); }
.ai-step:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.ai-step-num {
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(0,229,176,.1); border:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.3);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-weight:800; font-size:13px; color:var(--teal);
}
.ai-step-title { font-weight:700; font-size:14px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:4px; }
.ai-step-body  { font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.65; }
.ai-flow-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.12);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:32px;
}
.flow-item {
  background:rgba(0,229,176,.06); border:1px solid rgba(0,229,176,.13);
  border-radius:8px; padding:14px 18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
}
.flow-dot { width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--teal); flex-shrink:0; }
.flow-dot-blue  { background:var(--blue); }
.flow-dot-glow  { box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(0,229,176,.7); }
.flow-text { font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#fff; }
.flow-sub  { font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:2px; }
.flow-arrow { text-align:center; color:var(--teal); opacity:.4; font-size:1rem; padding:4px 0; }
/* svc grid */
.svc-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; }
.svc-out { font-size:13px; color:var(--teal); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px; }
.svc-desc { font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.6; }
.svc-badge { display:block; margin-top:16px; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; color:#aab2cc; padding-top:12px; border-top:1px solid var(--gray-light); }
@media(max-width:1024px){ .hero-content{padding:100px 32px 60px;} }
@media(max-width:768px){
  .svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} .hero-scroll{left:24px;}
  .hero-content{padding:100px 24px 60px;}
}
@media(max-width:480px){ .svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }


/* ── FILE UPLOAD FIELD ── */
.upload-box-label { display:block; cursor:pointer; margin-top:2px; }
.upload-box-display {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:14px 18px;
  border:2px dashed rgba(0,229,176,0.45); border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(0,229,176,0.04); transition:border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.upload-box-label:hover .upload-box-display {
  border-color:rgba(0,229,176,0.8); background:rgba(0,229,176,0.09);
}
.upload-box-icon { font-size:1.2rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.upload-box-text { font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--teal); }
.upload-file-shown {
  display:none; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding:10px 14px; margin-top:6px;
  background:rgba(0,229,176,0.08); border:1.5px solid rgba(0,229,176,0.35);
  border-radius:8px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.upload-file-tick  { color:var(--teal); font-size:1rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.upload-file-name  { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--teal); flex:1; word-break:break-all; }
.upload-file-bytes { font-size:12px; color:var(--gray-text); white-space:nowrap; }
.upload-remove-btn {
  background:rgba(255,80,80,0.1); border:1px solid rgba(255,80,80,0.3);
  border-radius:4px; color:#ff6060; font-size:11px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.5px; padding:4px 10px; cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .2s; white-space:nowrap;
}
.upload-remove-btn:hover { background:rgba(255,80,80,0.2); }


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DARK SECTION BACKGROUNDS + FULL CONTRAST SYSTEM
════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Section colors */
.bg-dark-section   { background: #041c2c; }
.bg-mid-section    { background: #062a45; }
.bg-accent-section { background: #052f3c; }

/* ── All headings on dark sections ── */
.bg-dark-section h1, .bg-dark-section h2,
.bg-dark-section h3, .bg-dark-section h4,
.bg-mid-section  h1, .bg-mid-section  h2,
.bg-mid-section  h3, .bg-mid-section  h4,
.bg-accent-section h1, .bg-accent-section h2,
.bg-accent-section h3, .bg-accent-section h4,
.bg-dark h1, .bg-dark h2, .bg-dark h3, .bg-dark h4,
.cta-band h2 { color: #ffffff !important; }

/* ── Body text on dark sections ── */
.bg-dark-section p, .bg-mid-section p,
.bg-dark p, .bg-accent-section p { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.72) !important; }
.bg-dark-section .lead, .bg-mid-section .lead,
.bg-dark .lead { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.72) !important; }

/* ── Cards on dark sections ── */
.bg-dark-section .card,
.bg-mid-section  .card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0,229,176,0.15) !important;
}
.bg-dark-section .card:hover,
.bg-mid-section  .card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0,229,176,0.4) !important;
}
.bg-dark-section .card h3, .bg-dark-section .card h4,
.bg-mid-section  .card h3, .bg-mid-section  .card h4 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-dark-section .card p, .bg-mid-section .card p { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.68) !important; }
.bg-dark-section .card .card-icon,
.bg-mid-section  .card .card-icon { background: rgba(0,229,176,0.1); border-color: rgba(0,229,176,0.25); }

/* ── Testimonials on dark ── */
.bg-dark-section .testimonial-card,
.bg-mid-section  .testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0,229,176,0.12) !important;
}
.bg-dark-section .testimonial-card .testimonial-text,
.bg-mid-section  .testimonial-card .testimonial-text { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.72) !important; }
.bg-dark-section .testimonial-card .author-name,
.bg-mid-section  .testimonial-card .author-name { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-dark-section .testimonial-card .author-role,
.bg-mid-section  .testimonial-card .author-role { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.5) !important; }

/* ── Result cards on dark ── */
.bg-dark-section .result-headline,
.bg-mid-section  .result-headline { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-dark-section .result-body,
.bg-mid-section  .result-body { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.68) !important; }

/* ── Service grid cards on dark ── */
.bg-dark-section .svc-grid .card, .bg-mid-section .svc-grid .card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important; border-color: rgba(0,229,176,0.1) !important;
}
.bg-dark-section .svc-grid .card h4, .bg-mid-section .svc-grid .card h4 { color: #fff !important; }
.bg-dark-section .svc-grid .card:hover, .bg-mid-section .svc-grid .card:hover {
  background: rgba(0,229,176,0.06) !important; border-color: rgba(0,229,176,0.3) !important;
}

/* ── Process steps on dark ── */
.bg-dark-section .process-step h4,
.bg-mid-section  .process-step h4 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-dark-section .process-step p,
.bg-mid-section  .process-step p { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.68) !important; }

/* ── FAQ on dark ── */
.bg-dark-section .faq-q, .bg-mid-section .faq-q { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-dark-section .faq-a,  .bg-mid-section .faq-a  { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.68) !important; }
.bg-dark-section .faq-item,
.bg-mid-section  .faq-item { border-bottom-color: rgba(0,229,176,0.12) !important; }

/* ── Stats ── */
.stat-num   { color: var(--teal) !important; }
.stat-label { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.6) !important; }

/* ── Contact section on dark ── */
.bg-mid-section .contact-form-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,176,0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
}
.bg-mid-section .contact-form-wrap .form-group label { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.65) !important; }
.bg-mid-section .contact-form-wrap .form-group input,
.bg-mid-section .contact-form-wrap .form-group select,
.bg-mid-section .contact-form-wrap .form-group textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0,229,176,0.2) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}
.bg-mid-section .contact-form-wrap .form-group input::placeholder,
.bg-mid-section .contact-form-wrap .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.3) !important; }
.bg-mid-section .contact-form-wrap .form-group input:focus,
.bg-mid-section .contact-form-wrap .form-group select:focus,
.bg-mid-section .contact-form-wrap .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal) !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
}
.bg-mid-section .contact-form-wrap .form-group select option { background: #062a45; color: #fff; }
.bg-mid-section .contact-lead { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.68) !important; }
.bg-mid-section .contact-detail-label { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.5) !important; }
.bg-mid-section .contact-detail-value { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-mid-section a.contact-detail-value { color: var(--teal) !important; }
.bg-mid-section .contact-detail-icon { background: rgba(0,229,176,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,176,0.2); }

/* ── Inline color overrides ── */
.bg-dark-section [style*="color:#4a5680"],
.bg-mid-section  [style*="color:#4a5680"] { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.68) !important; }
.bg-dark-section [style*="color:var(--dark-text)"],
.bg-mid-section  [style*="color:var(--dark-text)"] { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-dark-section [style*="color:var(--gray-text)"],
.bg-mid-section  [style*="color:var(--gray-text)"] { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.68) !important; }
[style*="color:#4a5680"] { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.68) !important; }

/* ── ai section ── */
.bg-dark .lead-white { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.72) !important; }
.bg-dark .callout p  { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-dark .ai-step-title { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-dark .ai-step-body  { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.65) !important; }
.bg-dark .flow-text     { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-dark .flow-sub      { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.55) !important; }

/* ── Page hero ── */
.page-hero h1     { color: #ffffff !important; }
.page-hero p      { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.8) !important; }
.page-hero .lead-white { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.8) !important; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.45) !important; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a { color: var(--teal) !important; }
.page-hero .eyebrow, .page-hero span.eyebrow { color: var(--teal) !important; }

/* ── Hero ── */
.hero-h1  { color: #ffffff !important; }
.hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important; }
.hero-pill { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important; }
.hero-eyebrow-txt { color: var(--teal) !important; }

/* ── CTA band ── */
.cta-band .lead-white { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.72) !important; }

/* ── Footer ── */
footer h5   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }
footer a    { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.5) !important; }
footer a:hover { color: var(--teal) !important; }
footer p    { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.5) !important; }
.footer-bottom-left, .footer-bottom-right a { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.35) !important; }

/* ── Trust bar + partners ── */
.trust-chip { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.55) !important; }
.trust-chip::before { display:none; content:''; }
.partner-logo-card  { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96) !important; }

/* ── Process numbers ── */
.process-num {
  background: var(--teal) !important;
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(0,229,176,0.35) !important;
}
.process-step h4 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.process-step p  { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.72) !important; }
.process-day { display: none !important; }

/* ── Section card labels ── */
.bg-dark-section .svc-out, .bg-mid-section .svc-out { color: var(--teal) !important; }
.bg-dark-section li, .bg-mid-section li { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.68) !important; }
.bg-dark-section li span, .bg-mid-section li span { color: var(--teal) !important; }

/* ── About history ── */
.bg-mid-section [style*="font-weight:700"] { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-mid-section [style*="font-size:13px;color"] { color: rgba(214,238,248,0.65) !important; }
.bg-mid-section h3 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-mid-section .callout p { color: #ffffff !important; }

/* ── Engagement model card labels ── */
.bg-dark-section .card [style*="color:var(--teal)"],
.bg-mid-section  .card [style*="color:var(--teal)"] { color: var(--teal) !important; }


/* ── PARTNERS / CLIENTS TICKER ── */
.partners-section {
  background: var(--navy2);
  padding: 56px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,229,176,0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,229,176,0.1);
}
.partners-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 5px;
  color: rgba(214,238,248,0.45); text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.ticker-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
.ticker-track {
  display: flex; width: max-content;
  animation: ticker 38s linear infinite;
  align-items: center;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; padding: 0 20px;
}
.partner-logo-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 32px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  height: 110px; width: 220px;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.partner-logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,229,176,0.25);
}
.partner-logo {
  max-height: 72px; max-width: 175px;
  height: auto; width: auto; object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
@keyframes ticker {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
/* Mobile */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .partners-section { padding: 36px 0; }
  .partner-logo-card { width:160px; height:86px; padding:14px 20px; }
  .partner-logo { max-height:52px; max-width:128px; }
  .ticker-item { padding:0 12px; }
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .partner-logo-card { width:130px; height:70px; padding:10px 16px; }
  .partner-logo { max-height:44px; max-width:100px; }
  .ticker-item { padding:0 8px; }
}


/* ── HAMBURGER — guaranteed visible on mobile ── */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 1001;
  position: relative;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: transform 0.25s, opacity 0.25s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Show on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex !important; }
  .nav-links { display: none !important; }
}

/* Nav mobile menu */
.nav-mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(4,28,44,0.98);
  padding: 8px 0 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,229,176,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.nav-mobile.open { display: block; }
.nav-mobile a {
  display: block;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.nav-mobile a:hover,
.nav-mobile a:active { background: rgba(0,229,176,0.06); color: #00e5b0; }
.nav-mobile a:last-child { border-bottom: none; color: #00e5b0; font-weight: 700; }



/* ── WordPress-specific overrides ── */
.wp-block { max-width: 100%; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { text-decoration: none; }
/* Remove default WP body padding */
.wp-site-blocks { padding: 0 !important; }
body.page { margin: 0; padding: 0; }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INNER PAGE HERO — BACKGROUND IMAGES
   Each page gets a unique Pexels photo layered behind
   the existing dark gradient overlay
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Shared upgrade: make page-hero taller and show the image */
.page-hero {
  min-height: 52vh !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center 30% !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
}

/* Dark overlay sits on top of the photo via ::after */
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(4,28,44,0.88) 0%,
    rgba(6,42,69,0.75) 50%,
    rgba(5,47,42,0.65) 100%
  );
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Grid overlay stays on top of the photo overlay */
.page-hero::before { z-index: 1; }

/* Content and glow stay above everything */
.page-hero-glow    { z-index: 2; }
.page-hero-content { z-index: 3; }

/* ── Per-page photos ── */
.page-how-we-work .page-hero {
  background-image: url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/3183150/pexels-photo-3183150.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1920');
}

.page-services .page-hero {
  background-image: url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/3184292/pexels-photo-3184292.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1920');
}

.page-about .page-hero {
  background-image: url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/3184418/pexels-photo-3184418.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1920');
}

.page-results .page-hero {
  background-image: url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/3183197/pexels-photo-3183197.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1920');
}

.page-contact .page-hero {
  background-image: url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/3182812/pexels-photo-3182812.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1920');
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PARTNER TICKER — ensure images render correctly
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.partner-logo-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 140px;
  height: 72px;
}
.partner-logo {
  max-height: 48px;
  max-width: 120px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}