/* =============================================================
   VEEDAY CONSULTANTS — styles.css
   Dark hero + light body. Red/black/white palette.
   Fonts: Roboto (headings) · Lato (body)
   ============================================================= */

:root {
  --white:         #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:     #F8F9FA;
  --light-1:       #F2F4F6;
  --light-2:       #E8EAEE;
  --gray-border:   #D8DBE2;

  --text-primary:   #09090F;
  --text-secondary: #3D3D50;
  --text-muted:     #7A7A8C;
  --text-faint:     #A8A8BC;

  --red:         #C8102E;
  --red-bright:  #E5102E;
  --red-deep:    #8B0020;
  --red-glow:    rgba(200,16,46,0.22);
  --red-faint:   rgba(200,16,46,0.06);

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.10), 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-red: 0 8px 32px rgba(200,16,46,0.28), 0 2px 10px rgba(200,16,46,0.14);

  --font-heading: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Lato', sans-serif;

  --max-width:  1200px;
  --nav-height: 68px;
  --ease:       0.22s ease;
  --ease-slow:  0.4s ease;
  --radius-sm:  6px;
  --radius-md:  12px;
  --radius-lg:  20px;
}

/* ── RESET ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--vc-black);
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 160% 130% at 18% 28%, rgba(200,16,46,0.052) 0%, transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 160% 130% at 82% 72%, rgba(200,16,46,0.045) 0%, transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 100% at 52% 50%, rgba(200,16,46,0.028) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.015) 0%, transparent 42%, rgba(200,16,46,0.012) 78%, transparent 100%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='32' height='32'><path d='M32 0L0 0L0 32' stroke='%23C8201A' stroke-width='0.35' fill='none' opacity='0.18'/></svg>");
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, repeat;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 68px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1.5px; color: var(--vc-black); }
h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 40px); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.5px; color: var(--vc-black); }
h3 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--vc-black); }
p  { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #444; }
img, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
address { font-style: normal; }

/* ── UTILITY ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }

.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.section-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── BUTTONS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.20s ease, box-shadow 0.20s ease, background 0.20s ease, border-color 0.20s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--large { font-size: 1rem; padding: 1rem 2.25rem; }

.btn--red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright) 0%, var(--red) 55%, var(--red-deep) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
}
.btn--red:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200,16,46,0.22), 0 0 18px rgba(200,16,46,0.45);
}


.btn--black {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #000;
}
.btn--black:hover {
  background: #1c1c1c;
  border-color: #1c1c1c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.38);
}

/* ── NAVIGATION ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: background var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
/* Scrolled — still on dark hero */
.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,0,4,0.60);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
/* Reached white section */
.nav.is-white {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gray-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.nav__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

/* Logo + brand name */
.nav__logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav__logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity var(--ease);
}
.nav__brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.nav__brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.nav__brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.50);
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-white .nav__brand-name { color: var(--text-primary); }
.nav.is-white .nav__brand-sub  { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Nav links */
.nav__links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: #fff; }
.nav.is-white .nav__links a       { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.nav.is-white .nav__links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

/* CTA buttons */
.nav__ctas {
  display: flex; gap: 0.65rem; flex-shrink: 0; align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-width 0.26s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1),
              opacity   0.28s ease 0.10s,
              transform 0.28s ease 0.10s;
}
.nav__ctas .btn { font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 0.46rem 0.95rem; }
/* Scroll-driven CTA visibility — applied by JS on index + contact pages */
.nav__ctas.ctas-hidden  { max-width: 0; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(20px); pointer-events: none; }
.nav__ctas.ctas-visible { max-width: 360px; opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); pointer-events: auto; overflow: visible; }
/* Nav links pushed right when CTAs are hidden */
.nav__links.links-right { justify-content: flex-end; }

/* Hamburger */
.nav__hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nav__hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform var(--ease), opacity var(--ease), background var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-white .nav__hamburger span { background: var(--text-primary); }
.nav__hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── HERO (dark, centered) ───────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 2rem) 2rem 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 68% 58% at 60% 42%, rgba(200,16,46,0.38) 0%, rgba(175,0,22,0.14) 48%, transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 36% at 16% 20%, rgba(155,0,18,0.20) 0%, transparent 52%),
    linear-gradient(172deg, #150008 0%, #1E000B 38%, #120005 72%, #0D0004 100%);
  color: #fff;
}


/* Dot grid — 3D slot, replace with Three.js canvas data-slot="hero-bg" */
.hero__3d-slot {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 38%, black 0%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 38%, black 0%, transparent 80%);
}

/* Centred text block */
.hero__text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}


.hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero__headline .gradient-line {
  color: var(--red);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.90;
}

.hero__sub {
  font-size: 1.00rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.50);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.hero__sub--pursuit {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}


/* ── SHOWCASE (three horizontal stat cards) ──────────────────── */
.hero__showcase {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
}
.hero__showcase-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.hero__showcase-inner > .hsc-card {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Glassmorphism cards */
.hsc-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.055);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Top glass sheen line */
.hsc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), transparent);
}
.hsc-icon {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red-deep));
  color: #fff; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  flex-shrink: 0; font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.hsc-card__icon-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.hsc-card__meta     { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48); }
.hsc-card__big-num  { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.hsc-card__trend    { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,130,130,0.85); }




/* ── HERO → CERT-STRIP TRANSITION (geometric diagonal) ─────── */
.hero__cut {
  width: 100%;
  height: 72px;
  background: transparent;
  clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  margin-top: -1px;
}


/* ── ABOUT — Government registration block ───────────────────── */
.about__govt {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}
.about__govt-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.85; color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.about__govt-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.about__govt-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.about__govt-body:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.about__govt-meta {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(200,16,46,0.04);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted);
}


/* ── HOW WE WORK ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.howitworks {
  padding: 7rem 2rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 40% at 2%  10%, rgba(200,16,46,0.09) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 35% at 98% 90%, rgba(200,16,46,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 38% 32% at 60%  5%, rgba(200,16,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 26% at 25% 80%, rgba(200,16,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 25% 20% at 85% 45%, rgba(200,16,46,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.025) 0%, transparent 45%, rgba(200,16,46,0.02) 80%, transparent 100%),
    var(--white);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.howitworks .section-headline { text-align: center; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 1rem; }
.howitworks .section-sub      { text-align: center; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem; }

.hiw__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 0 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.hiw-step { text-align: center; }
.hiw-step__illus {
  width: 200px; height: 158px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.10), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem 1rem;
  gap: 0.42rem;
}
.hiw-step__illus::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red-deep));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
}

/* Window-chrome dots */
.hiw-illus-chrome { display: flex; gap: 5px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.hiw-illus-chrome__dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; }
.hiw-illus-chrome__dot--1 { background: #ff5f57; }
.hiw-illus-chrome__dot--2 { background: #febc2e; }
.hiw-illus-chrome__dot--3 { background: #28c840; }


.hiw-illus-candidate { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; height: 18px; }
.hiw-illus-candidate__avatar { width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--light-2); flex-shrink: 0; }
.hiw-illus-candidate__avatar--checked { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red)); }
.hiw-illus-candidate__line { flex: 1; height: 6px; background: var(--light-2); border-radius: 100px; }
.hiw-illus-candidate__line--short { flex: 0 0 55%; }

/* Candidate badge (shortlisted count chip) */
.hiw-illus-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red-deep));
  color: #fff; font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 100px; text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hiw-illus-chart { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 5px; height: 68px; padding-top: 0.5rem; }
.hiw-illus-bar   { flex: 1; border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0; background: var(--light-2); }
.hiw-illus-bar--1 { height: 30%; }
.hiw-illus-bar--2 { height: 50%; }
.hiw-illus-bar--3 { height: 68%; background: rgba(200,16,46,0.25); }
.hiw-illus-bar--4 { height: 82%; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red-deep)); }
.hiw-illus-bar--5 { height: 96%; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red-deep)); }

/* Chart axis baseline */
.hiw-illus-axis { height: 2px; background: rgba(200,16,46,0.18); border-radius: 1px; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Success tick (step 3 header) */
.hiw-illus-tick {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.hiw-illus-tick__icon {
  width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red-deep));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hiw-illus-tick__icon svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
.hiw-illus-tick__label { height: 6px; width: 50%; background: rgba(200,16,46,0.22); border-radius: 100px; }

.hiw-step h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.hiw-step p  { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── PROMISE (floating card) ─────────────────────────────────── */
.promise {
  padding: 4rem 22px;      /* 22px ≈ 6 mm at 96 dpi — the side detach */
  background: var(--off-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.promise__card {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Rich red-black gradient */
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 62% 52% at 12% 28%, rgba(225,20,50,0.65) 0%, rgba(180,8,32,0.18) 46%, transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 46% at 88% 70%, rgba(155,0,28,0.52) 0%, rgba(100,0,18,0.14) 46%, transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 36% 42% at 52%  4%, rgba(200,16,46,0.32) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 38% at 75% 20%, rgba(140,0,24,0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(148deg, #060003 0%, #170009 25%, #0C0004 50%, #1E000B 75%, #090003 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.50),
    0 12px 36px  rgba(0,0,0,0.32),
    0  0   0 1px rgba(200,16,46,0.20);
}

/* Ambient centre glow */
.promise__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 70%; height: 70%;
  top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(200,16,46,0.16) 0%, transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle dot-grid texture */
.promise__card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.promise__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }
.promise__inner .section-headline { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
.promise__inner .section-sub      { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60); margin: 0 auto; }
.promise__cards { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.promise-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: background var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.promise-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(200,16,46,0.35); }
.promise-card__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red-deep));
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.promise-card__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: none; stroke: #fff; stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.promise-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.promise-card p  { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52); }

/* Promise stat pills */
.promise__stats {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.promise-stat {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center;
  padding: 1.1rem 2.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.20) 0%, rgba(200,16,46,0.09) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.32);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.promise-stat:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.28) 0%, rgba(200,16,46,0.14) 100%); border-color: rgba(200,16,46,0.5); }
.promise-stat__num   { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.promise-stat__label { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52); line-height: 1.35; max-width: 130px; }


/* ── ABOUT ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about {
  padding: 7rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 52% 42% at 98% 15%, rgba(200,16,46,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 44% 36% at 2%  85%, rgba(200,16,46,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 32% 26% at 55% 50%, rgba(200,16,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 24% 20% at 10% 20%, rgba(200,16,46,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(130deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.02) 0%, transparent 44%, rgba(200,16,46,0.025) 76%, transparent 100%),
    var(--off-white);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}


.about__card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.about__body { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.about__body p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.about__kw { color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── SERVICES ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.services {
  padding: 7rem 2rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 98% 15%, rgba(200,16,46,0.09) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 2%  85%, rgba(200,16,46,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 28% at 5%  18%, rgba(200,16,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 28% 24% at 65% 95%, rgba(200,16,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 22% 18% at 50% 45%, rgba(200,16,46,0.04) 0%, transparent 48%),
    linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.025) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(200,16,46,0.02) 75%, transparent 100%),
    var(--off-white);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.services__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.service-card {
  position: relative; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease); overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red-deep));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
}
.service-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.service-card__tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.service-card__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.service-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.service-card__best-for { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── INDUSTRIES ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.industries {
  padding: 7rem 2rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 5%  50%, rgba(200,16,46,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 35% at 95% 20%, rgba(200,16,46,0.09) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 30% at 60% 95%, rgba(200,16,46,0.07) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 28% 24% at 90% 70%, rgba(200,16,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 22% 18% at 25% 10%, rgba(200,16,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 18% 15% at 70% 40%, rgba(200,16,46,0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.025) 0%, transparent 35%, rgba(200,16,46,0.02) 70%, transparent 100%),
    var(--white);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.industries__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

/* ── Sector cards (Pokémon card layout: image top 30%, skills bottom 70%) */
.sector-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.07), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  min-height: 460px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.sector-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(200,16,46,0.14), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.sector-card__image {
  height: 230px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.18);
}
.sector-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.sector-card__body {
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.sector-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.45rem;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gray-border);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.sector-card__roles {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.sector-card__roles li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #000;
  padding: 0.28rem 0 0.28rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.4;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.sector-card__roles li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sector-card__roles li::before {
  content: '▸';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  top: 0.31rem;
}

/* ── GEOGRAPHY ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.geography {
  padding: 7rem 2rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 2%  80%, rgba(200,16,46,0.09) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 98% 20%, rgba(200,16,46,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 32% 26% at 98% 80%, rgba(200,16,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 26% 22% at 40%  5%, rgba(200,16,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.02) 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(200,16,46,0.025) 80%, transparent 100%),
    var(--off-white);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.geography__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.geo-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; padding: 1.6rem 2rem;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.geo-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.geo-card--highlighted { border-color: rgba(200,16,46,0.32); background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.04), var(--white)); }
.geo-card__flag {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 1;
}
.geo-card__flag-img {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; display: block;
  transform: translateZ(0); -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; backface-visibility: hidden;
  image-rendering: smooth;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.geo-card__info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.geo-card__info strong { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-primary); }
.geo-card__info span   { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.2rem; line-height: 1.3; }

/* ── RUSSIA ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.russia { padding: 5rem 2rem; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff5f6 0%, var(--white) 55%); background-attachment: fixed; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.russia::before { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 55vw; height: 55vw; right: -12%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(200,16,46,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.russia__card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem 3rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.09), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,16,46,0.08);
}
.russia__card .section-headline { max-width: 720px; }
.russia__body p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.russia__facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 0.75rem; margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem; }
.russia__facts li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-border); border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.5; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.russia__facts li::before {
  content: '\2714';
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.05rem;
}

/* ── OUR CLIENTS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.clients {
  padding: 5.5rem 2rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 45% at 5%  95%, rgba(200,16,46,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 95% 10%, rgba(200,16,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 28% at 50% 50%, rgba(200,16,46,0.03) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(130deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.022) 0%, transparent 42%, rgba(200,16,46,0.018) 78%, transparent 100%),
    var(--off-white);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.clients__intro {
  max-width: 680px; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-secondary); margin: 0.75rem 0 3rem;
}
.clients__group { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.clients__group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.clients__group-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.clients__group-header::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.09); }
.clients__group-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red); white-space: nowrap; font-family: var(--font-body);
}
/* Russian partner cards (named, no logo image) */
.clients__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 1.1rem; }
.client-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.8rem 1.25rem 1.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; text-align: center; cursor: default;
  transition: transform 0.22s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.22s var(--ease), border-color 0.22s;
}
.client-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.10), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(200,16,46,0.22);
}
.client-card__initials {
  width: 60px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red));
  border-radius: 10px; display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; color: #fff; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.client-card__initials--visible { display: flex; }
.client-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Global partner logo strip */
.clients__logo-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(110px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.clogo {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 0.75rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s;
}
.clogo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
}
.clogo img {
  max-width: 113px; max-height: 55px; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain;
}
.clients__logo-strip--russia .clogo img {
  max-width: 160px; max-height: 80px;
}
.clogo--15 img {
  width: 113px; height: 55px; object-fit: contain;
}
.clients__logo-strip--russia { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr)); }

/* ── PROCESS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process {
  padding: 7rem 2rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 40% at 98% 85%, rgba(200,16,46,0.09) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 35% at 2%  15%, rgba(200,16,46,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 28% at 2%  80%, rgba(200,16,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 28% 24% at 60%  5%, rgba(200,16,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 22% 18% at 50% 55%, rgba(200,16,46,0.04) 0%, transparent 48%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.025) 0%, transparent 45%, rgba(200,16,46,0.02) 80%, transparent 100%),
    var(--off-white);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.process__steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.process-step {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 2rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}
.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.11), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-top-color: var(--red);
  border-left-color: var(--red);
  border-right-color: var(--red);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}
.process-step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.process-step h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.process-step p  { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ── LEADERSHIP ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.leadership {
  padding: 5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 2%  20%, rgba(200,16,46,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 38% at 98% 80%, rgba(200,16,46,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 26% at 72% 12%, rgba(200,16,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 54%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 24% 20% at 40% 90%, rgba(200,16,46,0.04) 0%, transparent 48%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.025) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(200,16,46,0.02) 72%, transparent 100%),
    var(--off-white);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Floating card */
.leadership__card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem 3.5rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.09), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.leadership__card .section-headline { color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

.leadership__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }

/* Photo wrapper — red border + hover float */
.leadership__photo {
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200,16,46,0.15);
}
.leadership__photo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(200,16,46,0.22), 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

/* Photo — natural aspect ratio, no cropping */
.leadership__photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Name / designation badge beneath the photo */
.leadership__photo-id {
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--red);
  padding: 1.2rem 1rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.leadership__photo-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red-deep));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
/* short red rule under the name */
.leadership__photo-name::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 36px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red));
  border-radius: 1px;
  margin: 0.45rem auto 0;
}

.leadership__photo-role {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.leadership__photo-co {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
}

.leadership__quote { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--text-secondary); font-style: italic; padding-left: 1.75rem; border-left: 3px solid; border-image: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--red-bright), transparent) 1; }
.leadership__quote p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.leadership__quote p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials {
  padding: 7rem 2rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 5%  30%, rgba(200,16,46,0.09) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 95% 70%, rgba(200,16,46,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 32% 28% at 95% 20%, rgba(200,16,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 26% 22% at 28% 90%, rgba(200,16,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 20% 16% at 60% 50%, rgba(200,16,46,0.04) 0%, transparent 46%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.025) 0%, transparent 42%, rgba(200,16,46,0.02) 78%, transparent 100%),
    var(--white);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.testimonials__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.testimonial {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.testimonial::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red-deep)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform var(--ease-slow); }
.testimonial:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.testimonial:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.testimonial blockquote { font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-secondary); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.testimonial__attr strong { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-primary); }
.testimonial__attr span   { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.2rem; display: block; }

/* ── CTA SPLIT ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about > .container, .howitworks > .container, .services > .container,
.industries > .container, .geography > .container, .russia > .container,
.clients > .container, .process > .container, .leadership > .container,
.testimonials > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.promise > .promise__card { z-index: 1; }
.cta-split > .cta-split__half { z-index: 1; }
.cta-split {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
}
.cta-split__half {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 5rem 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.13), 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}
.cta-split__half--employer { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-deep) 0%, var(--red) 55%, var(--red-bright) 100%); }
.cta-split__half--employer::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 24px 24px; pointer-events: none; }
.cta-split__half--candidate { background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-border); }
.cta-split__half h2 { position: relative; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.4rem,2.2vw,2rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
.cta-split__half--employer h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-split__half--candidate h2 { color: var(--text-primary); }
.cta-split__half p  { position: relative; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.cta-split__half--employer p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.cta-split__half--candidate p { color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ── CREDENTIALS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.credentials { padding: 2rem; background: var(--light-1); text-align: center; }
.credentials p      { font-size: 0.825rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.credentials strong { color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer { background: var(--text-primary); border-top: 4px solid var(--red); }
.footer__main { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; padding-top: 5rem; padding-bottom: 4rem; }
.footer__logo-img { max-width: 140px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; border-radius: 6px; }
.footer__col address  { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.footer__col p        { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.footer__col a        { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); transition: color var(--ease); }
.footer__col a:hover  { color: #fff; }
.footer__col h4       { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.13em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer__col ul li         { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.footer__col ul li a       { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); }
.footer__col ul li a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__social li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.footer__social li a svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.78;
  transition: opacity var(--ease), color var(--ease);
}
.footer__social li a:hover svg { opacity: 1; }

.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding: 1.5rem 0; }
.footer__bottom .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer__bottom p { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav-menu__ctas { display: none !important; }
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__showcase-inner { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .hiw__steps        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .promise__cards    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services__grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .industries__grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .geography__grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .process__steps    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer__main      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .cta-split__half   { padding: 4rem 3rem; }
}

/* Russia Desk — red on desktop nav */
.nav-menu__russia a { color: var(--red) !important; }
.nav.is-white .nav-menu__russia a { color: var(--red) !important; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__ctas { display: none; }
  .nav__hamburger { display: none; }
  /* ── Mobile dropdown — glass ── */
  #nav-menu {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(12,0,6,0.80);
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    flex-direction: column; gap: 0; z-index: 100;
    padding: 0;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--red);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-bottom-left-radius: 18px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.32), 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.28s ease;
  }
  #nav-menu.nav-open { display: flex; }
  #nav-menu li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  #nav-menu li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

  /* CTA row — hidden until nav.is-white */
  .nav-menu__ctas {
    display: none !important;
    gap: 0.75rem; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; align-items: center;
  }
  .nav.is-white .nav-menu__ctas { display: flex !important; }
  .nav-menu__ctas .btn {
    flex: 1; text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .nav-menu__ctas .btn--black { color: #ffffff !important; }
  .nav-menu__ctas .btn--red   { color: #ffffff !important; }

  /* Nav link rows — scoped to avoid overriding CTA buttons */
  #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important;
    padding: 17px 22px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    border-bottom: none;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.18s ease, padding-left 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
  }
  /* Red left accent bar */
  #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red));
    transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease;
  }
  /* Chevron */
  #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a::after {
    content: ''; display: inline-block; flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.65);
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.65);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    transition: transform 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
  }
  #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a:hover,
  #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a:active { background: rgba(200,16,46,0.12); padding-left: 28px; color: #fff !important; }
  #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a:hover::before,
  #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a:active::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
  #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a:hover::after,
  #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a:active::after { border-color: var(--red); transform: rotate(45deg) translate(2px,-2px); }

  /* Russia Desk row */
  .nav-menu__russia { background: rgba(200,16,46,0.08); }
  .nav-menu__russia a { color: rgba(255,120,120,0.95) !important; }

  /* ── When nav turns white — light glass + dark text ── */
  .nav.is-white #nav-menu {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  }
  .nav.is-white #nav-menu li { border-bottom-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.07); }
  .nav.is-white #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a { color: var(--text-primary) !important; }
  .nav.is-white #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a:hover,
  .nav.is-white #nav-menu li:not(.nav-menu__ctas) > a:active { background: rgba(200,16,46,0.05); color: var(--red) !important; }
  .nav.is-white .nav-menu__russia { background: rgba(200,16,46,0.04); }
  .nav.is-white .nav-menu__russia a { color: var(--red) !important; }

  /* mobile-open pattern */
  .nav.mobile-open .nav__links {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute; top: var(--nav-height); left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(12,0,6,0.80); backdrop-filter: blur(28px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--red);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 0; gap: 0; z-index: 99;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  }
  .nav.mobile-open .nav__links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
  .nav.is-white.mobile-open .nav__links { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); backdrop-filter: blur(28px); border-bottom-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.07); }
  .nav.is-white.mobile-open .nav__links a { color: var(--text-secondary); }

  .nav.mobile-open .nav__ctas {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute; top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 13rem); left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(12,0,6,0.80); backdrop-filter: blur(28px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-bottom-left-radius: 18px; border-bottom-right-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; gap: 0.75rem; z-index: 99;
  }
  .nav.mobile-open .nav__ctas .btn { text-align: center; }
  .nav.is-white.mobile-open .nav__ctas { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); backdrop-filter: blur(28px); }

  .hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 3rem) 1.5rem 0; }
  .hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hero__showcase { display: none; }

  .services__grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .industries__grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .geography__grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; }
  .geo-card             { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 1rem 0.75rem; gap: 0.6rem; min-height: unset; }
  .russia__facts        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .clients__grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .clients__logo-strip  { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .clients-desktop { display: none; }
  .clients-mobile  { display: block; }
  .process__steps       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .testimonials__grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .leadership__inner    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  /* Match the promise section's 22px side gutters so white cards span the same width */
  .about,
  .russia,
  .leadership,
  .howitworks,
  .services,
  .industries,
  .geography,
  .clients,
  .process,
  .testimonials { padding-left: 22px; padding-right: 22px; }
  /* Remove container's own horizontal padding — section already provides the gutter */
  .about > .container,
  .russia > .container,
  .leadership > .container,
  .howitworks > .container,
  .services > .container,
  .industries > .container,
  .geography > .container,
  .clients > .container,
  .process > .container,
  .testimonials > .container { padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; }
  /* Row gap between stacked process steps */
  .hiw__steps { row-gap: 2.5rem; }
  /* Contact page — match About Us width on mobile */
  .contact-hero,
  .contact-body,
  .contact-lower { padding-left: 22px; padding-right: 22px; }
  .contact-hero .container,
  .contact-body .container,
  .contact-lower .container { padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; }
  /* Bigger client logos on mobile marquee */
  .vc-marquee-track img { height: 52px; max-width: 160px; }
  /* Card inner padding — comfortable breathing room for text */
  .about__card          { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .russia__card         { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .russia__card .btn    { white-space: normal; width: 100%; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box; border-radius: 14px; }
  .leadership__card     { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .leadership__photo    { max-width: 320px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .leadership__card .section-headline { text-align: center; }
  .leadership__quote { border-right: 3px solid; padding-right: 1.75rem; }
  .cta-split            { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-split__half      { padding: 4rem 2rem; }
  .footer__main         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer__bottom .container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .trust-strip__logos   { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .promise__cards       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  section { padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .industries__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .nav.mobile-open .nav__ctas { top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 16rem); }
  section { padding-top: 48px; padding-bottom: 48px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; }
  h1 { font-size: 36px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }

  .about__card          { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
  .russia__card         { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
  .leadership__card     { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
  .about__body p,
  .about__govt-body,
  .about__govt-eyebrow,
  .about__govt-heading  { font-size: 0.93rem; }
  .russia__body p       { font-size: 0.93rem; }
  .leadership__quote    { font-size: 0.93rem; }
}

/* ── CLIENT LOGOS ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-logo-grid img,
.vc-marquee-track img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 1;
}

.vc-logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px 32px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-items: center;
}

.vc-logo-marquee-wrap {
  display: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.vc-logo-marquee-wrap::before,
.vc-logo-marquee-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vc-logo-marquee-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #FAFAF8, transparent);
}
.vc-logo-marquee-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #FAFAF8, transparent);
}
.vc-logo-marquee-wrap .vc-marquee { animation: none; overflow: hidden; }
.vc-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  width: max-content;
  align-items: center;
  animation: vc-scroll 42s linear infinite;
  padding: 12px 0;
}
.vc-marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes vc-scroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vc-logo-marquee-wrap { display: block; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-hero {
  padding: 9rem 2rem 6rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 90% at 100% 0%,   rgba(200,16,46,0.28) 0%, rgba(200,16,46,0.10) 40%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 45% at 0%  100%,  rgba(200,16,46,0.14) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 30% at 65% 15%,   rgba(200,16,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #ffffff 0%, #fff7f8 50%, #fde8eb 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.12);
}
.contact-hero .section-label { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.contact-hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-hero__headline-accent { color: var(--red); }
.contact-hero__sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.contact-hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.contact-hero,
.contact-body,
.contact-lower { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-hero .container,
.contact-body .container,
.contact-lower .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Contact cards */
.contact-body {
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.contact-card {
  background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.contact-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(200,16,46,0.18);
}
.contact-card__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright), var(--red-deep));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-card__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: #fff; fill: none; }
.contact-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary); margin: 0;
}
.contact-card__body {
  font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: normal; flex: 1;
}
.contact-card__value {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; transition: color var(--ease);
}
.contact-card__value:hover { color: var(--red); }
.contact-card__note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }
.contact-card__link {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--red); text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: auto; padding-top: 0.5rem;
  transition: opacity var(--ease);
}
.contact-card__link:hover { opacity: 0.72; }

/* Lower section */
.contact-lower {
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 0% 100%, rgba(200,16,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    var(--off-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}
.contact-lower__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start;
}

/* Registration block */
.contact-reg { }
.contact-reg .section-label { display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-reg__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.contact-reg__body {
  font-size: 0.925rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem; max-width: 480px;
}
.contact-reg__badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.25);
  border-radius: 100px; padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-reg__badge-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.contact-reg__badge-num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--red); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* Social block */
.contact-social .section-label { display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-social__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.contact-social__sub { font-size: 0.925rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-social__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.contact-social-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.contact-social-btn:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(200,16,46,0.2);
}
.contact-social-btn__icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--off-white); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-social-btn__icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--text-primary); }
.contact-social-btn__label { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* ─── CONTINUOUS GRID — viewport-anchored so lines align across all sections ─── */
.about::before, .promise::before, .howitworks::before, .services::before,
.industries::before, .geography::before, .clients::before, .process::before,
.leadership::before, .testimonials::before, .cta-split::before,
.russia::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='32' height='32'><path d='M32 0L0 0L0 32' stroke='%23C8201A' stroke-width='0.35' fill='none' opacity='0.18'/></svg>");
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-repeat: repeat;
}

/* ─── CONTINUOUS AMBIENT GLOW — identical viewport-anchored radials across all light sections,
       so the red tint flows unbroken as the user scrolls ─── */
.about, .promise, .howitworks, .services, .industries,
.geography, .russia, .clients, .process, .leadership,
.testimonials, .cta-split {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 160% 130% at 18% 28%, rgba(200,16,46,0.052) 0%, transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 160% 130% at 82% 72%, rgba(200,16,46,0.045) 0%, transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 100% at 52% 50%, rgba(200,16,46,0.028) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(200,16,46,0.015) 0%, transparent 42%, rgba(200,16,46,0.012) 78%, transparent 100%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Nav active state */
.nav__active { color: var(--red) !important; }

/* ── CLIENTS PAGE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.clients-page-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4rem 2rem 5rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 45% at 5% 95%, rgba(200,16,46,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 95% 10%, rgba(200,16,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    var(--off-white);
}
.clients__group--global { margin-top: 3.5rem; }

.clients-page__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clients-page__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.875rem; }
}

.clients-page__cell {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 90px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.clients-page__cell:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(200,16,46,0.18);
}
.clients-page__cell img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Mobile redirect button (index.html clients section) */
.clients__mobile-cta { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clients__mobile-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .clients__mobile-cta .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* ── FOOTER LEGAL BAR ────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer__legal {
  padding-left: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer__legal {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding: 0 1.5rem 2rem;
  }
  .footer__legal span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important; }
  .footer__legal a    { color: var(--red) !important; }
}

/* Contact page responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-lower__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .contact-hero { padding: 7rem 22px 4rem; }
  .contact-body { padding: 4rem 22px; }
  .contact-lower { padding: 4rem 22px; }
  .contact-hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; }
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .vc-logo-grid--russia img {
    height: 55px;
    max-width: 170px;
  }
}

/* ── MOBILE ONLY: hero stat cards + promise pills triangle grid ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Show the IND/EXP/PLC cards */
  .hero__showcase {
    display: block;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 2.5rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* 2-on-top, 1-centred-below (upside-down triangle) */
  .hero__showcase-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .hero__showcase-inner > .hsc-card:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    max-width: calc(50% - 0.375rem);
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Hero showcase card — prevent text overflow on narrow columns */
  .hsc-card           { padding: 0.9rem 1rem; min-width: 0; }
  .hsc-card__big-num  { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .hsc-card__meta     { font-size: 0.62rem; }

  /* Sector card image — cap height on 2-column mobile grid */
  .sector-card__image { height: 180px; }

  /* Promise pills — same upside-down triangle */
  .promise__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-items: center;
  }
  .promise-stat {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
  }
  .promise-stat:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    width: fit-content;
  }
}