:root{
    --ink: #0B1220;
    --ink-2: #121C2E;
    --steel: #2A3342;
    --fog: #C9CED6;
    --paper: #F4F5F1;
    --brass: #C8992B;
    --brass-dim: #8f6c1f;
    --alert: #B23A2E;
    --active: #4C8B5A;
    --radius: 2px;
  }
  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth; overflow-x:hidden; width:100%;}
  body{
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Public Sans', sans-serif;
    line-height:1.55;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    width:100%;
  }
  h1,h2,h3,h4{
    font-family:'Oswald', sans-serif;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
    font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.1;
    text-wrap:balance;
  }
  h1{font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .mono{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;}
  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  .wrap{max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;}
  :focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--brass); outline-offset:3px;}

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

  /* utility ticker */
  .ticker{
    background:var(--ink);
    color:var(--fog);
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:0.06em;
    border-bottom:1px solid #1c2740;
  }
  .ticker .wrap{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    padding:8px 28px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:6px 20px;
  }
  .ticker span{white-space:nowrap;}
  .ticker .dot{
    display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--active); margin-right:7px; box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(76,139,90,0.18);
  }
  .ticker-links{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px;}
  .ticker-links a{color:var(--fog); transition:color .15s ease;}
  .ticker-links a:hover{color:var(--brass);}
  .ticker-links a.mono{color:var(--paper); font-weight:500;}
  .ticker .sep{color:#3a4558;}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .ticker .ticker-links{gap:12px;}
    .ticker .sep:first-of-type{display:none;}
    .ticker-links > span:not(.mono):not(.sep){display:none;}
  }

  /* header */
  header{
    background:rgba(244,245,241,.86);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    border-bottom:1px solid #dcdcd4;
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
    transition:box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  }
  header.scrolled{background:rgba(244,245,241,.96);}
  nav{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:16px 28px;
    max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto;
  }
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px;}
  .brand-mark{width:46px; height:46px; flex-shrink:0; object-fit:contain;}
  .brand-text{font-family:'Oswald'; font-weight:700; font-size:17px; letter-spacing:0.01em; text-transform:uppercase;}
  .brand-text small{display:block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:0.13em; color:var(--brass-dim); font-weight:400; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:2px;}
  .navlinks{display:flex; gap:26px; align-items:center;}
  .navlinks > a:not(.btn),
  .nav-dropdown > .dropdown-trigger{
    position:relative;
    font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--steel);
    padding:6px 0;
    transition:color .15s ease;
  }
  .navlinks > a:not(.btn)::after,
  .nav-dropdown > .dropdown-trigger::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:0;
    height:2px; background:var(--brass);
    transition:right .2s ease;
  }
  .navlinks > a:not(.btn):hover,
  .nav-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-trigger{color:var(--ink);}
  .navlinks > a:not(.btn):hover::after,
  .nav-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-trigger::after{right:0;}
  .navlinks > a.active{color:var(--ink);}
  .navlinks > a.active::after{right:0;}
  .btn-nav-cta{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:11px 18px;}
  .btn-nav-cta svg{transition:transform .18s ease;}
  .btn-nav-cta:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px);}

  /* mega dropdown (Services) */
  .nav-dropdown{position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px;}
  .nav-dropdown > .dropdown-trigger{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px;}
  .dropdown-caret{width:9px; height:9px; flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .18s ease; color:currentColor;}
  .dropdown-toggle{background:none; border:none; padding:4px; margin:-4px; cursor:pointer; color:inherit; display:flex; align-items:center;}
  .dropdown-menu{
    display:none;
    position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 18px); left:-16px;
    background:var(--ink); border:1px solid #22304a;
    border-radius:2px; box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(5,10,20,.35);
    min-width:250px; padding:8px; z-index:80;
  }
  .dropdown-item{position:relative;}
  .dropdown-item > a{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px;
    padding:12px 14px; font:600 13px 'Public Sans',sans-serif; letter-spacing:.01em;
    color:var(--paper); text-transform:none; border-radius:2px; white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .dropdown-item > a:hover{background:rgba(200,153,43,.12); color:var(--brass);}
  .dropdown-item > a svg{flex-shrink:0; opacity:.55;}
  .dropdown-flyout{
    display:none;
    position:absolute; top:0; left:100%; margin-left:6px;
    background:var(--ink); border:1px solid #22304a;
    border-radius:2px; box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(5,10,20,.35);
    min-width:250px; padding:8px; z-index:81;
  }
  .dropdown-flyout a{
    display:block; padding:11px 14px; font:500 12.5px 'Public Sans',sans-serif;
    color:#c6d0dc; border-radius:2px; white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .dropdown-flyout a:hover{background:rgba(200,153,43,.12); color:var(--brass);}
  @media (min-width:1025px){
    .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
    .nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu{display:block;}
    .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-caret{transform:rotate(180deg);}
    .dropdown-item:hover > .dropdown-flyout,
    .dropdown-item:focus-within > .dropdown-flyout{display:block;}
  }
  .btn{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:12px 22px;
    font-family:'Oswald'; font-weight:600; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    transition:transform .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  }
  .btn-primary{background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink);}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:#dcaa39; transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .btn-ghost{border:1px solid var(--steel); color:var(--ink);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ink); background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);}
  .menu-toggle{display:none; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:10px; margin:-10px; min-width:44px; min-height:44px;}
  .menu-toggle span{display:block; width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--ink); margin:5px 0;}

  /* hero */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,18,32,0.90) 0%, rgba(11,18,32,0.75) 45%, rgba(11,18,32,0.95) 100%),
      url('assets/guard-hero-storefront.jpg')
      center 30% / cover no-repeat;
    color:var(--paper);
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:96px 0 80px;
  }
  .hero::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(200,153,43,0.10) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,153,43,0.10) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:48px 48px;
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 30%, black 20%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 30%, black 20%, transparent 75%);
  }
  .hero-inner{position:relative; z-index:2; display:block;}
  .hero-main{min-width:0; max-width:640px;}
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{content:""; width:22px; height:1px; background:var(--brass);}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 70px); max-width:11ch; margin-bottom:22px; letter-spacing:-0.015em;}
  .hero p{font-size:17.5px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--fog); max-width:46ch; margin-bottom:34px;}
  .hero-ctas{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .hero-ctas .btn-ghost{border-color:#3a4558; color:var(--paper);}
  .hero-ctas .btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--paper);}

  .badge-card{
    background:var(--ink-2);
    border:1px solid #22304a;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:26px 26px 22px;
  }
  .badge-card .mono{font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:var(--brass); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:14px; display:block;}
  .badge-row{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:11px 0; border-bottom:1px solid #22304a; font-size:14px;}
  .badge-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .badge-row span:first-child{color:var(--fog);}
  .badge-row span:last-child{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--paper);}

  /* trust strip */
  .trust{
    background:var(--paper);
    border-bottom:1px solid #dcdcd4;
  }
  .trust .wrap{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr);
    padding:22px 28px;
  }
  .trust-item{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px;
    padding:0 20px;
    border-left:1px solid #dcdcd4;
  }
  .trust-item:first-child{border-left:none; padding-left:0;}
  .trust-item svg{flex-shrink:0; color:var(--brass);}
  .trust-item div{font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em; color:var(--steel);}

  /* stats */
  .stats{background:var(--ink-2); border-bottom:1px solid #22304a;}
  .stats .wrap{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr);
    padding:44px 28px;
  }
  .stat{padding:0 22px; border-left:1px solid #22304a;}
  .stat:first-child{border-left:none; padding-left:0;}
  .stat-num{font-family:'Oswald'; font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,42px); font-weight:600; color:var(--brass); line-height:1;}
  .stat-label{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--fog); margin-top:10px;}

  /* section shell */
  section{padding:88px 0;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:52px;}
  .section-head .eyebrow{color:var(--brass-dim);}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 42px); color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .section-head p{color:var(--steel); font-size:16px; line-height:1.6; margin-top:14px;}
  .light .eyebrow::before{background:var(--brass-dim);}

  /* services */
  .services-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:1px;
    background:#dcdcd4; border:1px solid #dcdcd4;
  }
  .service-card{
    background:var(--paper);
    padding:32px 28px;
    transition:background .15s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover{background:#fff;}
  .service-card svg{color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:20px;}
  .service-card h3{font-size:16.5px; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--ink);}
  .service-card p{font-size:14px; color:var(--steel);}

  /* signature: coverage ledger */
  .ledger-section{background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);}
  .ledger-section .section-head p{color:var(--fog);}
  .ledger-section .eyebrow{color:var(--brass);}
  .ledger{
    border:1px solid #22304a;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--ink-2);
  }
  .ledger-head, .ledger-row{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1.4fr 1fr 0.9fr;
    gap:10px;
    padding:14px 22px;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .ledger-head{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass); border-bottom:1px solid #22304a; background:rgba(200,153,43,0.04);
  }
  .ledger-row{
    font-size:13.5px;
    border-bottom:1px solid #1c2740;
  }
  .ledger-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .ledger-row .site{font-weight:600;}
  .ledger-row .sub{display:block; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--fog); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; margin-top:2px;}
  .ledger-row .mono{color:var(--fog); font-size:12.5px;}
  .status{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .status .dot{width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--active); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(76,139,90,0.18);}
  .status.standby .dot{background:var(--brass); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(200,153,43,0.18);}
  .ledger-note{
    margin-top:16px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11.5px; color:#6b7994;
  }

  /* sectors */
  .sectors-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px;}
  .sector-card{
    border:1px solid #dcdcd4; border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:30px 26px; background:#fff;
  }
  .sector-num{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:12px; color:var(--brass-dim); margin-bottom:16px; display:block;}
  .sector-card h3{font-size:17px; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--ink);}
  .sector-card p{font-size:14px; color:var(--steel);}

  /* process */
  .process{background:#EDEEE8;}
  .process-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
  .process-item{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:90px 1fr;
    gap:24px;
    padding:28px 0;
    border-top:1px solid #d3d4cc;
  }
  .process-item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid #d3d4cc;}
  .process-num{font-family:'Oswald'; font-size:34px; font-weight:600; color:var(--brass);}
  .process-item h3{font-size:16.5px; margin-bottom:7px; color:var(--ink);}
  .process-item p{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--steel); max-width:56ch;}

  /* why */
  .why-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:40px 48px;}
  .why-item{display:flex; gap:16px;}
  .why-item svg{flex-shrink:0; color:var(--brass); margin-top:2px;}
  .why-item h4{font-size:15px; margin-bottom:6px; color:var(--ink); text-transform:none; font-family:'Public Sans'; font-weight:700;}
  .why-item p{font-size:14px; color:var(--steel);}

  /* testimonials */
  .testi-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px;}
  .testi-card{
    background:#fff; border:1px solid #dcdcd4; border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:28px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  }
  .testi-stars{color:var(--brass); font-size:14px; letter-spacing:2px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .testi-card p{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--steel); flex-grow:1; margin-bottom:20px;}
  .testi-who{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid #eceee6;}
  .testi-avatar{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'Oswald'; font-weight:600; font-size:14px; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .testi-who div{font-size:13px;}
  .testi-name{font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); display:block;}
  .testi-role{color:var(--steel); font-size:12px;}

  /* coverage map */
  .coverage{background:#EDEEE8;}
  .coverage-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;}
  .coverage-list{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px 24px;}
  .coverage-list div{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    font-size:14px; color:var(--steel); padding:9px 0; border-bottom:1px solid #d3d4cc;
  }
  .coverage-list svg{color:var(--brass); flex-shrink:0;}
  .coverage-cities{margin-top:26px;}
  .coverage-cities-label{
    display:block; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass-dim); margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .coverage-cities-list{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;}
  .coverage-cities-list a{
    font-family:'Public Sans'; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink);
    background:#fff; border:1px solid #dcdcd4; border-radius:20px;
    padding:8px 16px; transition:background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
  }
  .coverage-cities-list a:hover{background:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);}
  .coverage-visual{
    background:var(--ink); border-radius:var(--radius); aspect-ratio:4/3;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid #22304a;
  }
  .coverage-visual::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(200,153,43,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,153,43,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:32px 32px;
  }
  .coverage-visual .pin{
    position:absolute; width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--brass); box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(200,153,43,0.18);
  }
  .coverage-visual .pin.active{background:var(--active); box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(76,139,90,0.18);}
  .coverage-visual .label{
    position:absolute; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:10px; color:var(--fog);
    letter-spacing:0.04em; white-space:nowrap;
  }

  /* FAQ */
  .faq-list{border-top:1px solid #dcdcd4;}
  .faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #dcdcd4;}
  .faq-q{
    width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    padding:22px 4px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:20px;
    font-family:'Oswald'; font-size:15.5px; font-weight:500; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .faq-q svg{flex-shrink:0; color:var(--brass); transition:transform .2s ease;}
  .faq-item.open .faq-q svg{transform:rotate(45deg);}
  .faq-a{max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .25s ease;}
  .faq-a p{padding:0 4px 22px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--steel); max-width:64ch;}
  .faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:200px;}

  /* CTA / contact */
  .cta{background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);}
  .cta-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:start;}
  .cta h2{font-size:clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 36px); max-width:14ch; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .cta p{color:var(--fog); font-size:15px; max-width:44ch; margin-bottom:28px;}
  .cta-contact-line{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-bottom:14px; font-size:14.5px;}
  .cta-contact-line svg{color:var(--brass); flex-shrink:0;}

  form{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px;}
  .form-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px;}
  label{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--fog); margin-bottom:7px; display:block;}
  input, select, textarea{
    width:100%;
    background:var(--ink-2);
    border:1px solid #2c3a56;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:12px 14px;
    color:var(--paper);
    font-family:'Public Sans'; font-size:14px;
  }
  input::placeholder, textarea::placeholder{color:#5e6c86;}
  textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:90px;}
  form .btn-primary{align-self:flex-start; border:none; cursor:pointer; margin-top:6px;}

  /* footer */
  footer{background:var(--ink-2); color:var(--fog); padding:52px 0 28px; border-top:1px solid #22304a;}
  .footer-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; margin-bottom:40px;}
  .footer-brand .brand-text{color:var(--paper);}
  .footer-brand p{font-size:13.5px; margin-top:14px; max-width:36ch; color:#8b96ad;}
  .footer-col h5{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .footer-col a, .footer-col p{display:block; font-size:13.5px; margin-bottom:10px; color:#b8c0d1;}
  .footer-col a:hover{color:var(--paper);}
  .footer-bottom{
    border-top:1px solid #22304a; padding-top:22px;
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
    font-size:12px; color:#5e6c86; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono';
  }

  /* responsive: tablet (portrait/landscape) */
  @media (max-width: 1024px){
    .navlinks{position:fixed; top:71px; left:0; right:0; background:var(--paper); flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; padding:24px 28px; gap:20px; border-bottom:1px solid #dcdcd4; display:none; max-height:calc(100vh - 71px); overflow-y:auto;}
    .navlinks.open{display:flex;}
    .menu-toggle{display:block;}
    .services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);}
    .sectors-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);}
    .testi-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px 24px;}
    .footer-brand{grid-column:1 / -1;}
    .stats .wrap{padding:32px 28px;}

    /* mobile dropdown: simple accordion, no city flyout */
    .nav-dropdown{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; width:100%;}
    .nav-dropdown > .dropdown-trigger{width:100%; justify-content:space-between;}
    .dropdown-menu{
      display:none; position:static; box-shadow:none; border:none; background:none;
      min-width:0; width:100%; padding:4px 0 0 12px; margin:0;
    }
    .dropdown-menu.open{display:block;}
    .nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-caret{transform:rotate(180deg);}
    .dropdown-item > a{color:var(--ink); padding:10px 0; font-size:13.5px;}
    .dropdown-item > a:hover{background:none;}
    .dropdown-flyout{display:none !important;}
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px;}
    .coverage-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .coverage-visual{aspect-ratio:16/9;}
  }

  /* responsive: mobile */
  @media (max-width: 640px){
    section{padding:64px 0;}
    .wrap{padding:0 20px;}
    .ticker .wrap{padding:8px 20px;}
    nav{padding:16px 20px;}
    .trust .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; padding:20px;}
    .trust-item{border-left:none; padding-left:0;}
    .stats .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px 16px; padding:28px 20px;}
    .stat{border-left:none; padding-left:0;}
    .stat:nth-child(2n+1){border-left:none;}
    .services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .sectors-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .testi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .process-item{grid-template-columns:56px 1fr; gap:16px;}
    .process-num{font-size:26px;}
    .cta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px;}
    .footer-brand{grid-column:auto;}
    .ledger-head, .ledger-row{grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr; row-gap:6px; padding:14px 16px;}
    .ledger-head span:nth-child(3), .ledger-head span:nth-child(4),
    .ledger-row .mono:nth-of-type(1), .ledger-row .mono:nth-of-type(2){display:none;}
    .hero{padding:64px 0 56px;}
    .hero h1{max-width:none;}
    .badge-card{padding:22px 20px;}
    input, select, textarea, button[type="submit"]{font-size:16px;} /* prevents iOS/Android zoom-on-focus */
  }

  /* page header (interior pages) */
  .page-header{
    background:var(--ink);
    color:var(--paper);
    padding:64px 0 48px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .page-header::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(200,153,43,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,153,43,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:48px 48px;
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 100% at 85% 0%, black 20%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 100% at 85% 0%, black 20%, transparent 75%);
  }
  .breadcrumb{
    position:relative; z-index:2;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .breadcrumb a{color:var(--fog);}
  .breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--paper);}
  .page-header h1{position:relative; z-index:2; font-size:clamp(32px,4.4vw,52px); max-width:16ch;}
  .page-header p{position:relative; z-index:2; color:var(--fog); font-size:16px; max-width:56ch; margin-top:16px;}

  .navlinks a.active{color:var(--ink); position:relative;}
  .navlinks a.active::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-6px; height:2px; background:var(--brass);}
  @media (max-width:1024px){ .navlinks a.active::after{display:none;} .navlinks a.active{color:var(--brass-dim);} }

  /* long-form content sections */
  .prose{max-width:72ch;}
  .prose p{font-size:15.5px; color:var(--steel); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .prose h3{font-size:19px; color:var(--ink); margin:28px 0 12px;}
  .two-col{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px;}

  .value-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;}
  .value-card{border:1px solid #dcdcd4; border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px 24px; background:#fff;}
  .value-card svg{color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .value-card h3{font-size:15.5px; margin-bottom:8px; color:var(--ink); text-transform:none; font-family:'Public Sans'; font-weight:700;}
  .value-card p{font-size:14px; color:var(--steel);}

  .cert-list{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:14px;}
  .cert-item{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
    padding:16px 18px; background:#fff; border:1px solid #dcdcd4; border-radius:var(--radius);
    font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .cert-item svg{color:var(--active); flex-shrink:0;}

  /* service detail blocks */
  .service-detail{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.4fr; gap:40px;
    padding:44px 0; border-top:1px solid #dcdcd4;
  }
  .service-detail:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid #dcdcd4;}
  .service-detail-icon{
    width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:var(--radius);
    background:var(--ink); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .service-detail h3{font-size:22px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:10px;}
  .service-detail-tag{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; color:var(--brass-dim); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em;}
  .service-detail p{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--steel); margin-bottom:14px;}
  .service-detail ul{list-style:none; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:8px 20px; margin-top:16px;}
  .service-detail li{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--steel); display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;}
  .service-detail li::before{content:"—"; color:var(--brass); flex-shrink:0;}

  /* capability / stat band */
  .capability-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:#22304a; border:1px solid #22304a;}
  .capability-item{background:var(--ink-2); padding:28px 22px;}
  .capability-item .num{font-family:'Oswald'; font-size:28px; color:var(--brass); font-weight:600;}
  .capability-item .lbl{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; color:var(--fog); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; margin-top:8px;}

  .naics-table{width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:8px;}
  .naics-table th{
    text-align:left; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:10.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em;
    color:var(--brass); padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #22304a; background:rgba(200,153,43,0.04);
  }
  .naics-table td{padding:13px 16px; font-size:13.5px; border-bottom:1px solid #1c2740; color:var(--fog);}
  .naics-table td:first-child{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; color:var(--paper);}

  /* forms (RFP / careers / contact) */
  .form-card{
    background:#fff; border:1px solid #dcdcd4; border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:36px 34px;
  }
  .form-card.dark{background:var(--ink-2); border-color:#22304a;}
  .form-card label{color:var(--steel);}
  .form-card.dark label{color:var(--fog);}
  .form-card input, .form-card select, .form-card textarea{
    background:#fff; border:1px solid #d3d4cc; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .form-card.dark input, .form-card.dark select, .form-card.dark textarea{
    background:var(--ink); border:1px solid #2c3a56; color:var(--paper);
  }
  .form-card input::placeholder, .form-card textarea::placeholder{color:#9aa0aa;}
  .form-card.dark input::placeholder, .form-card.dark textarea::placeholder{color:#5e6c86;}
  .form-section-title{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass-dim); margin:6px 0 4px; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px solid #eceee6;
  }
  .form-card.dark .form-section-title{border-top-color:#22304a;}
  .form-card .form-section-title:first-child{border-top:none; padding-top:0; margin-top:0;}
  .file-field{
    border:1.5px dashed #c9cbc2; border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:20px; text-align:center; font-size:13px; color:var(--steel); cursor:pointer;
  }
  .form-card.dark .file-field{border-color:#2c3a56; color:var(--fog);}
  .file-field input[type=file]{display:none;}
  .file-field .fname{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:12px; color:var(--brass); margin-top:6px; display:block;}
  .form-note{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--steel); margin-top:14px;}
  .form-card.dark .form-note{color:#8b96ad;}
  .form-success{
    display:none; text-align:center; padding:40px 20px;
  }
  .form-success.show{display:block;}
  .form-success svg{color:var(--active); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .form-success h3{font-size:19px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px;}
  .form-card.dark .form-success h3{color:var(--paper);}
  .form-success p{font-size:14px; color:var(--steel);}
  .form-card.dark .form-success p{color:var(--fog);}
  input[required]:invalid{box-shadow:none;}

  /* jobs list */
  .job-list{border-top:1px solid #dcdcd4;}
  .job-item{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:20px;
    padding:24px 4px; border-bottom:1px solid #dcdcd4; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .job-item h3{font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); text-transform:none; font-family:'Public Sans'; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .job-meta{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--steel); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em;}
  .job-meta span::before{content:"·"; margin-right:14px; color:var(--brass);}
  .job-meta span:first-child::before{display:none;}

  /* office / map card */
  .office-card{
    background:var(--ink-2); border:1px solid #22304a; border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
  }
  .office-card h4{font-family:'Public Sans'; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; color:var(--paper); text-transform:none;}
  .hours-row{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:13.5px; padding:6px 0; border-bottom:1px solid #1c2740;}
  .hours-row span:first-child{color:var(--fog);}
  .hours-row span:last-child{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; color:var(--paper);}
  .hours-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}

  /* footer nav extra col */
  .footer-col p.small{font-size:12px; color:#6b7994;}

  @media (max-width:900px){
    .two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .service-detail{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .capability-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .value-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .cert-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .form-card{padding:26px 20px;}
    .service-detail ul{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .job-item{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
    .naics-table{display:block; overflow-x:auto; white-space:nowrap;}
  }

  /* spotlight service cards (home) */
  .spotlight-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px,1fr)); gap:24px;}
  .spotlight-card{
    border:1px solid #dcdcd4; border-radius:2px; overflow:hidden; background:#fff;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  }
  .spotlight-media{
    height:190px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-2) 100%);
    background-size:cover !important; background-position:center !important;
    position:relative; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:flex-start;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .spotlight-media::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(11,18,32,.82) 0%, rgba(11,18,32,.15) 55%, rgba(11,18,32,.32) 100%);
  }
  .spotlight-media .spotlight-icon{
    position:relative; z-index:2; margin:14px;
    width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(11,18,32,.75); border:1px solid rgba(214,168,68,.5);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  }
  .spotlight-media svg{position:relative; z-index:2; color:var(--brass);}
  .spotlight-body{padding:22px 22px 24px;}
  .spotlight-tag{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass-dim); margin-bottom:8px; display:block;}
  .spotlight-card h3{font-size:16.5px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px;}
  .spotlight-card p{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--steel); margin-bottom:14px;}
  .spotlight-card a{font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--brass-dim); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;}
  .spotlight-card a:hover{color:var(--ink);}

  /* who we help */
  .help-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:12px;}
  .help-pill{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    background:var(--ink-2); border:1px solid #22304a; border-radius:2px;
    padding:14px 16px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--paper);
  }
  .help-pill svg{color:var(--brass); flex-shrink:0;}

  /* blog / news */
  .blog-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;}
  .blog-card{border:1px solid #dcdcd4; border-radius:2px; padding:26px 24px; background:#fff;}
  .blog-date{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; color:var(--brass-dim); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; margin-bottom:10px; display:block;}
  .blog-card h3{font-size:15.5px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:10px; text-transform:none; font-family:'Public Sans'; font-weight:700; line-height:1.35;}
  .blog-card a{font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--brass-dim);}
  .blog-card a:hover{color:var(--ink);}

  @media (max-width:900px){
    .spotlight-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .help-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }

  /* footer trust strip (moved from top ticker) */
  .footer-trust{
    background:var(--ink);
    border-bottom:1px solid #1c2740;
    padding:11px 0;
    overflow-x:auto;
    white-space:nowrap;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  }
  .footer-trust .wrap{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.04em;
    color:var(--fog); width:max-content;
    padding:0 28px;
  }
  .footer-trust .dot{
    display:inline-block; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--active); margin-right:6px; box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(76,139,90,0.18);
  }
  .footer-trust span{white-space:nowrap;}
  .footer-trust .sep{color:#3a4558;}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .footer-trust .wrap{padding:0 20px; gap:16px;}
  }

  /* private portal shell */
  .portal-header{
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); border-bottom:1px solid #22304a;
    padding:16px 0;
  }
  .portal-header .wrap{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px;}
  .portal-header .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px;}
  .portal-header .brand img{width:30px; height:30px;}
  .portal-header .brand-text{color:var(--paper); font-family:'Oswald'; font-weight:700; font-size:15px; text-transform:uppercase;}
  .portal-header .brand-text small{display:block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:var(--brass-dim); font-weight:400;}
  .portal-nav{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .portal-nav a{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--fog);}
  .portal-nav a:hover, .portal-nav a.active{color:var(--brass);}
  .portal-user{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--fog);}
  .btn-logout{
    background:none; border:1px solid #2c3a56; color:var(--fog);
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em;
    padding:8px 14px; border-radius:2px; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .btn-logout:hover{border-color:var(--brass); color:var(--brass);}

  .portal-body{padding:44px 0 80px; min-height:60vh;}
  .portal-welcome{margin-bottom:32px;}
  .portal-welcome h1{font-size:26px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .portal-welcome p{color:var(--steel); font-size:14.5px;}

  .tab-row{display:flex; gap:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #dcdcd4; margin-bottom:28px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .tab-btn{
    background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--steel); padding:12px 4px; margin-right:22px; position:relative;
  }
  .tab-btn.active{color:var(--ink); font-weight:700;}
  .tab-btn.active::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-1px; height:2px; background:var(--brass);}
  .tab-panel{display:none;}
  .tab-panel.active{display:block;}

  .msg-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px;}
  .msg-item{
    border:1px solid #dcdcd4; border-radius:2px; padding:18px 20px; background:#fff;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .msg-item:hover{border-color:var(--brass-dim);}
  .msg-item.unread{border-left:3px solid var(--brass);}
  .msg-item-top{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:12px; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .msg-item-from{font-weight:700; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink);}
  .msg-item-date{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; color:#9aa0aa; white-space:nowrap;}
  .msg-item-subject{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:4px;}
  .msg-item-preview{font-size:13px; color:var(--steel); overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;}
  .msg-empty{padding:40px 20px; text-align:center; color:#9aa0aa; font-size:14px; border:1px dashed #dcdcd4; border-radius:2px;}

  .msg-detail-overlay{
    display:none; position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(11,18,32,0.55); z-index:100;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:20px;
  }
  .msg-detail-overlay.show{display:flex;}
  .msg-detail-card{
    background:#fff; border-radius:2px; max-width:560px; width:100%; max-height:80vh; overflow-y:auto;
    padding:30px 28px;
  }
  .msg-detail-card h3{font-size:18px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .msg-detail-meta{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--steel); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .msg-detail-body{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--steel); white-space:pre-wrap; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:20px;}

  .req-item{border:1px solid #dcdcd4; border-radius:2px; padding:18px 20px; background:#fff; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .req-item-top{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:12px; margin-bottom:8px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .req-item h4{font-size:15px; color:var(--ink); text-transform:none; font-family:'Public Sans'; font-weight:700;}
  .req-item .req-date{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; color:#9aa0aa;}
  .req-item p{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--steel);}
  .req-badge{
    display:inline-block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:10px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em;
    padding:3px 9px; border-radius:2px; background:rgba(200,153,43,0.12); color:var(--brass-dim);
  }

  @media (max-width:700px){
    .portal-header .wrap{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
    .tab-row{overflow-x:auto; flex-wrap:nowrap;}
  }

  /* ================================================================
     VISUAL POLISH PASS — depth, motion, and micro-interactions
     applied site-wide through this shared stylesheet.
     ================================================================ */

  /* smooth page entrance */
  body{animation:pageFadeIn .5s ease both;}
  @keyframes pageFadeIn{from{opacity:0;} to{opacity:1;}}

  /* sticky header gains depth once you scroll */
  header{transition:box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;}
  header.scrolled{box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(11,18,32,0.08);}

  /* nav links: animated underline on hover */
  .navlinks a:not(.btn-primary):not(.active){position:relative;}
  .navlinks a:not(.btn-primary):not(.active)::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:-6px; height:2px;
    background:var(--brass); transition:right .25s ease;
  }
  .navlinks a:not(.btn-primary):not(.active):hover::after{right:0;}

  /* buttons: lift + glow on hover */
  .btn{transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;}
  .btn-primary{box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(200,153,43,0.28);}
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(200,153,43,0.38);}
  .btn-primary:active{transform:translateY(0); box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(200,153,43,0.3);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .hero-ctas .btn-ghost:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);}

  /* hero: layered glow for depth */
  .hero{isolation:isolate;}
  .hero::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:-15%; right:-8%; width:55%; height:75%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,153,43,0.16) 0%, transparent 68%);
    z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .badge-card{
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    transition:transform .3s ease;
  }
  .badge-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}

  /* cards: consistent hover lift across the site */
  .service-card, .sector-card, .testi-card, .value-card, .spotlight-card,
  .blog-card, .job-item, .req-item, .cert-item, .msg-item{
    transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover, .sector-card:hover, .testi-card:hover, .value-card:hover,
  .spotlight-card:hover, .blog-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(11,18,32,0.10);
    border-color:transparent;
  }
  .cert-item:hover{transform:translateX(3px); border-color:var(--active);}
  .job-item:hover{background:#fbfbf8;}
  .msg-item:hover{transform:translateX(2px);}

  /* spotlight media: subtle glow around the icon badge */
  .spotlight-media svg{
    filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(200,153,43,0.35));
    transition:transform .3s ease;
  }
  .spotlight-card:hover .spotlight-media .spotlight-icon{transform:scale(1.08);}
  .spotlight-media .spotlight-icon{transition:transform .3s ease;}

  /* testimonial stars: warmer, slightly larger */
  .testi-stars{font-size:16px; letter-spacing:3px;}

  /* ledger status dot: gentle pulse for "live" feeling */
  @keyframes pulseDot{
    0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(76,139,90,0.4);}
    70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(76,139,90,0);}
    100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(76,139,90,0);}
  }
  .status .dot{animation:pulseDot 2.2s infinite;}

  /* section reveal on scroll */
  .reveal-target{opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); transition:opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease;}
  .reveal-target.in-view{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

  /* back to top button */
  .back-to-top{
    position:fixed; bottom:88px; right:24px; z-index:60;
    width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass); border:1px solid #22304a;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer; box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(11,18,32,0.25);
    opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:translateY(10px);
    transition:opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease, background .2s ease;
  }
  .back-to-top.show{opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateY(0);}
  .back-to-top:hover{background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink);}

  /* section heading accent */
  .section-head h2{position:relative;}

  /* footer link hover polish */
  .footer-col a{transition:color .15s ease, padding-left .15s ease;}
  .footer-col a:hover{padding-left:3px;}

  /* respect reduced motion */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    body{animation:none;}
    .reveal-target{opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; transition:none !important;}
    .status .dot{animation:none;}
    .btn, .service-card, .sector-card, .testi-card, .value-card,
    .spotlight-card, .blog-card, .badge-card{transition:none !important;}
  }

  /* portal: manager quick-action banner */
  .quick-action-card{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); border:1px solid #22304a; border-radius:2px;
    padding:22px 26px; margin-bottom:30px;
  }
  .quick-action-card h3{font-size:17px; margin-bottom:4px; text-transform:none; font-family:'Public Sans'; font-weight:700; color:var(--paper);}
  .quick-action-card p{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--fog); max-width:44ch;}

  /* portal: client message tag */
  .client-tag{
    display:inline-block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
    background:rgba(200,153,43,0.14); color:var(--brass-dim);
    padding:2px 8px; border-radius:2px; margin-left:8px; vertical-align:middle;
  }
  .public-tag{
    display:inline-block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
    background:rgba(76,139,90,0.14); color:#4c8b5a;
    padding:2px 8px; border-radius:2px; margin-left:8px; vertical-align:middle;
  }
  .msg-item.from-client{border-left:3px solid var(--brass-dim);}
  .msg-item.from-public{border-left:3px solid #4c8b5a;}

  @media (max-width:640px){
    .quick-action-card{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
  }

  /* WhatsApp floating button */
  .whatsapp-float{
    position:fixed; bottom:24px; right:24px; z-index:60;
    width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
    background:#25D366; color:#fff;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .whatsapp-float:hover{transform:scale(1.08); box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.5);}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .whatsapp-float{width:48px; height:48px; bottom:18px; right:18px;}
    .back-to-top{bottom:76px; right:18px;}
  }

  /* leadership team */
  .leadership-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;}
  .leader-card{
    background:#fff; border:1px solid #dcdcd4; border-radius:2px;
    padding:30px 26px; text-align:center;
  }
  .leader-avatar{
    width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 18px;
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'Oswald'; font-weight:600; font-size:20px;
  }
  .leader-card h3{font-size:16.5px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:4px; text-transform:none; font-family:'Public Sans'; font-weight:700;}
  .leader-title{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass-dim);}
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .leadership-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }

  /* leadership: clickable cards + bio modal */
  .leader-card{cursor:pointer; transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;}
  .leader-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(11,18,32,0.10);}
  .leader-card .view-bio{
    display:block; margin-top:12px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11px;
    letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass-dim);
  }

  .bio-overlay{
    display:none; position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(11,18,32,0.6); z-index:100;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:20px;
  }
  .bio-overlay.show{display:flex;}
  .bio-card{
    background:#fff; border-radius:2px; max-width:520px; width:100%; max-height:82vh; overflow-y:auto;
    padding:36px 32px; position:relative;
  }
  .bio-close{
    position:absolute; top:18px; right:18px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    color:var(--steel); padding:4px;
  }
  .bio-close:hover{color:var(--ink);}
  .bio-avatar{
    width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; margin-bottom:18px;
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'Oswald'; font-weight:600; font-size:20px;
  }
  .bio-card h3{font-size:21px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:4px;}
  .bio-card .bio-title{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass-dim); margin-bottom:20px;}
  .bio-card p{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--steel); line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:14px;}


/* =========================================================
   PRIME DEFENSE — PREMIUM VISUAL UPGRADE
   Orlando + Security Photography System
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --gold:#D5A83B;
  --gold-soft:#E8C56A;
  --navy:#07101D;
  --navy-2:#0D1A2B;
  --line:rgba(12,24,40,.12);
  --shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(7,16,29,.14);
}

/* richer page background */
body{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 8%, rgba(213,168,59,.07), transparent 25rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 18%, rgba(13,47,77,.06), transparent 28rem),
    var(--paper);
}
section{position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
section:not(.hero)::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:180px;height:180px;
  right:-80px;top:20px;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,153,43,.10);
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* glassier navigation */
header{
  background:rgba(244,245,241,.92);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(7,16,29,.05);
}
.navlinks a{transition:color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;}
.navlinks a:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
.brand-mark{filter:drop-shadow(0 5px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.12));}

/* stronger hero */
.hero{
  min-height:690px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,12,22,.97) 0%,rgba(5,12,22,.84) 43%,rgba(5,12,22,.48) 75%,rgba(5,12,22,.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,12,22,.18),rgba(5,12,22,.78)),
    url('assets/guard-hero-storefront.jpg')
    center 12%/cover no-repeat;
}
.hero{background-position:center 12%;}
.hero::after{
  content:"ORLANDO • CENTRAL FLORIDA";
  position:absolute;
  right:28px;bottom:28px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  font:500 10px/1 'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  transform:rotate(-90deg) translateX(100%);
  transform-origin:right bottom;
}
.hero h1{
  text-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
}
.badge-card{
  border:1px solid rgba(232,197,106,.34) !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(11,24,40,.92),rgba(7,16,29,.76)) !important;
  box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(214,168,68,.08), 0 0 40px rgba(214,168,68,.1);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.badge-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(214,168,68,.9),transparent);
}

/* decorative photo wall */
.photo-showcase{
  padding:96px 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0a1422 0%,#0d1a2b 100%);
  color:#f4f5f1;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.photo-showcase::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:520px;height:520px;
  right:-210px;top:-180px;
  border:1px solid rgba(213,168,59,.16);
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 80px rgba(213,168,59,.025),0 0 0 160px rgba(213,168,59,.018);
}
.photo-heading{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:flex-end;
  gap:30px;
  margin-bottom:34px;
}
.photo-heading h2{
  font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);
  max-width:12ch;
}
.photo-heading p{
  color:#aeb9c8;
  max-width:52ch;
  margin:0;
}
.photo-kicker{
  color:var(--gold-soft);
  font:500 11px/1.2 'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.photo-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);
  grid-auto-rows:150px;
  gap:14px;
}
.photo-tile{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  min-height:150px;
  background:#142237;
  box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.20);
}
.photo-tile:nth-child(1){grid-column:span 5;grid-row:span 3;}
.photo-tile:nth-child(2){grid-column:span 4;grid-row:span 2;}
.photo-tile:nth-child(3){grid-column:span 3;grid-row:span 2;}
.photo-tile:nth-child(4){grid-column:span 4;grid-row:span 2;}
.photo-tile:nth-child(5){grid-column:span 4;grid-row:span 3;}
.photo-tile:nth-child(6){grid-column:span 4;grid-row:span 2;}
.photo-tile:nth-child(7){grid-column:span 3;grid-row:span 2;}
.photo-tile:nth-child(8){grid-column:span 5;grid-row:span 2;}
.photo-tile img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .65s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),filter .4s ease;
  filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.03);
}
.photo-tile::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 38%,rgba(3,10,18,.84) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.photo-tile:hover img{
  transform:scale(1.065);
  filter:saturate(1.08) contrast(1.05);
}
.photo-label{
  position:absolute;
  left:16px;right:16px;bottom:14px;
  z-index:2;
  color:white;
}
.photo-label strong{
  display:block;
  font:600 16px/1.15 'Oswald',sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.photo-label span{
  display:block;
  margin-top:4px;
  color:#c6d0dc;
  font:10px/1.35 'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* elegant content photo cards */
.editorial-photo{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:340px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  border:1px solid rgba(12,24,40,.10);
}
.editorial-photo img{
  width:100%;height:100%;min-height:340px;
  object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.editorial-photo:hover img{transform:scale(1.035);}
.editorial-photo .photo-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;
  padding:34px 28px 24px;
  color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(5,12,22,.92));
}
.editorial-photo .photo-overlay span{
  color:var(--gold-soft);
  font:500 10px 'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
  letter-spacing:.15em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.editorial-photo .photo-overlay h3{margin-top:7px;font-size:28px;}

/* photo-backed service cards */
.service-detail{
  transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
}
.service-detail:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(7,16,29,.08);
  border-color:rgba(200,153,43,.35);
}

/* small visual ribbon */
.orlando-ribbon{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  min-height:120px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(200,153,43,.18);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(200,153,43,.18);
}
.orlando-ribbon .ribbon-image{
  position:relative;
  min-height:120px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.orlando-ribbon img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  filter:saturate(.82) contrast(1.05);
  transition:transform .55s ease;
}
.orlando-ribbon .ribbon-image:hover img{transform:scale(1.08);}
.orlando-ribbon .ribbon-caption{
  position:absolute;inset:auto 12px 10px;
  color:#fff;z-index:2;
  font:500 9px 'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
  letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  text-shadow:0 2px 8px #000;
}

/* credits */
.photo-credit{
  margin-top:16px;
  color:#8290a2;
  font:10px/1.5 'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
}
.photo-credit a{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero{min-height:620px; background-position:78% 42% !important;}
  .photo-heading{display:block;}
  .photo-heading p{margin-top:14px;}
  .photo-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    grid-auto-rows:180px;
  }
  .photo-tile:nth-child(n){
    grid-column:span 1;
    grid-row:span 1;
  }
  .photo-tile:nth-child(1),
  .photo-tile:nth-child(8){grid-column:span 2;}
  .orlando-ribbon{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero{min-height:590px;padding:76px 0 62px; background-position:80% 45% !important;}
  .hero::after{display:none;}
  .photo-showcase{padding:70px 0;}
  .photo-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;grid-auto-rows:210px;}
  .photo-tile:nth-child(n){grid-column:span 1;}
  .orlando-ribbon{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .orlando-ribbon .ribbon-image{min-height:105px;}
}

/* subtle reveal for users who prefer motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .photo-showcase .photo-tile{
    animation:photoRise .7s ease both;
  }
  .photo-showcase .photo-tile:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.05s}
  .photo-showcase .photo-tile:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.1s}
  .photo-showcase .photo-tile:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.15s}
  .photo-showcase .photo-tile:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.2s}
  .photo-showcase .photo-tile:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.25s}
  .photo-showcase .photo-tile:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.3s}
  .photo-showcase .photo-tile:nth-child(8){animation-delay:.35s}
  @keyframes photoRise{
    from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}
    to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
  }
}


.premium-page-header{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(7,16,29,.98),rgba(12,28,45,.93)),
    url('https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Redirect/file/Orlando_Skyline_at_night.jpg') center/cover;
  color:#f4f5f1;
}
.premium-page-header::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:300px;height:300px;
  right:-100px;top:-130px;
  border:1px solid rgba(213,168,59,.22);
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 50px rgba(213,168,59,.035),0 0 0 100px rgba(213,168,59,.025);
}
.premium-page-header .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.premium-page-header .breadcrumb{color:#aeb9c8;}
.premium-page-header .breadcrumb a{color:#e8c56a;}
.premium-page-header p{color:#c4cfdb;}



/* =========================================================
   HERO V2 — MORE VISIBLE, PHOTOGRAPHIC, BRAND-FIRST
   ========================================================= */

/* Make the existing Prime Defense logo the unmistakable site mark */
.brand{
  gap:12px !important;
  min-width:max-content;
}
.brand-mark{
  width:58px !important;
  height:58px !important;
  object-fit:contain;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 5px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.18));
}
.brand-text{
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.brand-text small{
  color:#8b6822;
  font-weight:600;
}

.hero{
  min-height:800px !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(6,10,18,.4) 0%,rgba(8,14,26,.25) 30%,rgba(10,16,28,.1) 58%,rgba(12,19,32,.05) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(4,8,16,.55) 0%,rgba(4,8,16,.02) 30%,rgba(4,8,16,.0) 60%,rgba(4,8,16,.2) 100%),
    url('assets/guard-hero-storefront.jpg')
    center 4%/cover no-repeat !important;
}
.hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 48%,rgba(232,197,106,.16),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 0 55%,rgba(232,197,106,.08) 75%,transparent 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero .wrap{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

/* decorative corner frame — architectural / blueprint accent */
.hero .wrap::before,
.hero .wrap::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:46px; height:46px;
  border-color:rgba(214,168,68,.55);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:3;
}
.hero .wrap::before{
  top:-8px; left:0;
  border-top:1.5px solid rgba(214,168,68,.55);
  border-left:1.5px solid rgba(214,168,68,.55);
}
.hero .wrap::after{
  bottom:-8px; right:0;
  border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(214,168,68,.55);
  border-right:1.5px solid rgba(214,168,68,.55);
}
.hero h1{
  color:#fff;
  text-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}
.hero h1 .accent-gold{
  color:#e8c56a;
}
.hero .hero-inner{
  max-width:850px;
}
.hero p{
  max-width:690px;
  font-size:clamp(17px,1.55vw,21px);
  line-height:1.65;
}
.hero .badge-card{
  max-width:590px !important;
  margin-top:30px !important;
}

/* Large, luxury image treatment around the hero verification card */
.badge-card{
  border-radius:2px !important;
  box-shadow:0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.35) !important;
}

/* Use the existing logo again in the hero as a subtle branded seal */
.hero-brand-seal{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero-brand-seal img{
  width:88px;height:88px;
  object-fit:contain;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.38));
}
.hero-brand-seal span{
  font:600 10px/1.4 'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
  color:#e8c56a;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* Hide old generic visual footer text if any remains */
.photo-credit{display:none !important;}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero{
    min-height:400px !important;
    display:block !important;
    padding:0 !important;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,9,17,.1) 0%,rgba(5,9,17,.3) 100%),
      url('assets/guard-hero-storefront.jpg')
      center top/cover no-repeat !important;
  }
  .brand-mark{width:56px !important;height:56px !important;}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero{
    min-height:340px !important;
    display:block !important;
    padding:0 !important;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,9,17,.1) 0%,rgba(5,9,17,.3) 100%),
      url('assets/guard-hero-storefront.jpg')
      center top/cover no-repeat !important;
  }
}

/* Desktop hero: text now lives in its own band below the photo, not on top of it */
@media (min-width:901px){
  .hero .wrap{
    max-width:1180px !important;
    padding-left:28px !important;
    padding-right:28px !important;
  }
}

.hero-content-band{
  background:var(--ink);
  padding:44px 0;
}
.hero-content-band .hero-main{max-width:1040px;}
.hero-content-band h1{
  color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,42px);
  line-height:1.15;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  max-width:none;
  white-space:nowrap;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.hero-content-band h1 .accent-gold{color:#e8c56a;}
.hero-content-band .hero-meta-row{
  display:flex; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:28px; margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero-content-band .hero-brand-seal{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-bottom:0;
}
.hero-content-band .hero-brand-seal img{width:40px;height:40px; object-fit:contain;}
.hero-content-band .hero-brand-seal span{
  font:600 10px/1.4 'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
  color:#e8c56a; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.hero-content-band .eyebrow{
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:0; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
}
.hero-content-band .eyebrow::before{content:""; width:22px; height:1px; background:var(--brass);}
.hero-content-band .hero-ctas{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.hero-content-band .hero-ctas .btn-ghost{border-color:#3a4558; color:var(--paper);}
.hero-content-band .hero-ctas .btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--paper);}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero-content-band{padding:32px 0;}
  .hero-content-band h1{font-size:24px; white-space:normal;}
  .hero-content-band .hero-meta-row{gap:14px 22px;}
}