/* =========================================================
   Whistle Circle — common stylesheet
   Loaded after Bootstrap 5 (bootstrap.min.css) on every page.
   ========================================================= */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@500;600;700;800;900&family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root{
  --cream:#FBF1E8;
  --cream-soft:#FDF6F0;
  --orange:#FF4B12;
  --orange-2:#FF7A3D;
  --orange-dark:#E83D17;
  --peach:#FFE3D5;
  --ink:#111111;
  --ink-2:#1D1D1F;
  --text:#181818;
  --text-muted:#62666F;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --border:rgba(20,15,10,0.10);
  --shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(30,15,5,0.08);
  --radius:16px;

  /* Bootstrap overrides */
  --bs-body-font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
  --bs-body-color:#181818;
  --bs-primary:#FF4B12;
  --bs-primary-rgb:255,75,18;
  --bs-link-color:#FF4B12;
  --bs-link-color-rgb:255,75,18;
  --bs-link-hover-color:#E83D17;
  --bs-border-color:rgba(20,15,10,0.10);
}

/* ---------- BASE ---------- */
*{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{margin:0;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;color:var(--text);background:var(--white);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}
img{max-width:100%;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-0.025em;margin:0;color:var(--text);}
section{position:relative;}
::selection{background:var(--orange);color:#fff;}

.container{max-width:1240px;padding-inline:32px;}
@media (max-width:560px){ .container{padding-inline:20px;} }

.eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);}
.text-orange{color:var(--orange)!important;}
.text-muted-wc{color:var(--text-muted)!important;}
.bg-cream{background:var(--cream)!important;}
.bg-cream-soft{background:var(--cream-soft)!important;}
.bg-ink{background:var(--ink)!important;}

/* ---------- BUTTONS (extends Bootstrap .btn) ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.2;border:1.5px solid transparent;white-space:nowrap;transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn img{width:16px;height:16px;}
.btn-accent{--bs-btn-color:#fff;--bs-btn-bg:var(--orange);--bs-btn-hover-color:#fff;--bs-btn-hover-bg:var(--orange-dark);--bs-btn-active-color:#fff;--bs-btn-active-bg:var(--orange-dark);--bs-btn-focus-shadow-rgb:255,75,18;background:var(--orange);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(255,75,18,.22);}
.btn-accent:hover{background:var(--orange-dark);color:#fff;}
.btn-white{--bs-btn-color:var(--ink);--bs-btn-hover-color:var(--ink);--bs-btn-hover-bg:#fff;--bs-btn-active-bg:#fff;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);}
.btn-white:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);}
.btn-outline-ink{--bs-btn-color:var(--ink);--bs-btn-hover-color:var(--ink);--bs-btn-hover-bg:#fff;--bs-btn-hover-border-color:var(--orange);background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);color:var(--ink);border-color:#dcdcdc;}
.btn-outline-ink:hover{border-color:var(--orange);}
.link-arrow{color:var(--orange);font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;gap:6px;align-items:center;transition:gap .2s ease;}
.link-arrow:hover{gap:10px;color:var(--orange-dark);}

/* ---------- HEADER / NAVBAR ---------- */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1030;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);transition:box-shadow .25s ease;}
.site-header.scrolled{box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(30,15,5,.06);}
.site-header .navbar{padding-block:10px;}
.navbar-brand{padding:0;margin-right:24px;}
.navbar-brand img{height:40px;width:auto;}
.site-header .nav-link{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:#4A4A4A;padding:8px 12px!important;border-radius:8px;}
.site-header .nav-link:hover,.site-header .nav-link:focus{color:var(--orange);}
.site-header .nav-link.active{color:var(--orange);font-weight:600;}
.site-header .dropdown-menu{border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:8px;min-width:250px;margin-top:8px!important;}
.site-header .dropdown-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;padding:9px 12px;border-radius:9px;color:#2A2A2A;}
.site-header .dropdown-item img{width:18px;height:18px;}
.site-header .dropdown-item:hover,.site-header .dropdown-item.active{background:#FFF1EA;color:var(--orange);}
.navbar-toggler{border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;padding:8px 10px;}
.navbar-toggler:focus{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,75,18,.2);}
@media (min-width:992px) and (max-width:1199.98px){
  .site-header .nav-link{padding:8px 8px!important;font-size:13px;}
}
@media (max-width:991.98px){
  .site-header .navbar-collapse{padding:10px 0 14px;}
  .site-header .nav-link{padding:11px 4px!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:0;}
  .site-header .dropdown-menu{box-shadow:none;border:0;padding:0 0 6px 8px;margin:0!important;}
  .site-header .header-cta{margin-top:14px;width:100%;}
}
@media (max-width:520px){ .navbar-brand img{height:32px;} }

/* ---------- ANIMATIONS ---------- */
@keyframes wcFadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}
@keyframes wcFadeIn{from{opacity:0;}to{opacity:1;}}
@keyframes wcFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(-9px);}}
@keyframes wcMarquee{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease;}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}

/* ---------- HOME HERO ---------- */
.wc-hero{overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:#fff;}
.wc-hero-bg,.page-hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 640px 520px at 76% 48%, rgba(255,122,61,.18) 0%, rgba(255,198,173,.22) 30%, rgba(255,236,228,.28) 52%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 74%),
    linear-gradient(110deg,#ffffff 0%,#ffffff 42%,#fff8f4 100%);}
.wc-hero-bg::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 430px 380px at 80% 42%, rgba(255,99,34,.22) 0%, rgba(255,99,34,.10) 38%, rgba(255,99,34,0) 72%);filter:blur(12px);}
.wc-ring{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;border:44px solid rgba(255,125,75,.10);}
.wc-ring-1{width:720px;height:720px;right:-150px;top:-190px;}
.wc-ring-2{width:520px;height:520px;right:40px;top:-40px;border-width:30px;border-color:rgba(255,150,110,.11);}
.wc-ring-3{width:300px;height:300px;right:180px;top:110px;border-width:20px;border-color:rgba(255,101,40,.08);}
.wc-ring-left{width:190px;height:190px;left:-120px;top:120px;border-width:26px;border-color:rgba(255,125,75,.09);}

.wc-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.wc-hero-copy{padding:30px 0 18px;}
.wc-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;height:32px;padding:0 15px;border:1px solid rgba(255,75,18,.6);border-radius:999px;color:#242424;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;background:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;}
.wc-eyebrow i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);display:block;}
.wc-hero .wc-eyebrow{opacity:0;animation:wcFadeUp .7s ease-out .05s forwards;}
.wc-hero h1{margin:16px 0 16px;max-width:700px;font-size:clamp(40px,4.6vw,66px);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.045em;opacity:0;animation:wcFadeUp .7s ease-out .18s forwards;}
.wc-hero h1 em{display:block;font-style:italic;color:var(--orange);}
.wc-hero-copy p.lead{max-width:560px;margin:0;color:var(--text-muted);font-size:15.5px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.65;opacity:0;animation:wcFadeUp .7s ease-out .3s forwards;}
.wc-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:13px;margin-top:20px;opacity:0;animation:wcFadeUp .7s ease-out .42s forwards;}
.wc-btn{min-height:50px;padding:0 24px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;transition:transform .2s ease;}
.wc-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
.wc-btn-primary{color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(110deg,#ff4510,#ff6c2c);box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(255,75,18,.24);}
.wc-btn-primary:hover{color:#fff;}
.wc-btn-secondary{color:#171717;background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);border:1px solid #dcdcdc;}
.wc-btn-secondary:hover{color:#171717;border-color:var(--orange);}
.wc-trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 20px;margin-top:16px;color:#5A616B;font-size:12.5px;opacity:0;animation:wcFadeUp .7s ease-out .54s forwards;}
.wc-trust .ok{color:var(--orange);font-weight:800;margin-right:5px;}

.wc-channels{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-top:18px;opacity:0;animation:wcFadeUp .7s ease-out .66s forwards;}
.wc-channels .clabel{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8B8B8B;margin-right:6px;}
.chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #EAE4DE;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 10px;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(60,30,10,.05);}
.chip i{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;display:block;}

.wc-hero-visual{position:relative;min-height:440px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.wc-whistle-photo{position:relative;z-index:2;width:400px;max-width:86%;filter:drop-shadow(0 24px 26px rgba(174,65,19,.28));opacity:0;animation:wcFadeIn 1s ease-out .5s forwards, wcFloat 6s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite;}
.wc-note{position:absolute;z-index:3;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.7;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#1E1E1E;opacity:0;animation:wcFadeUp .7s ease-out .65s forwards;}
.wc-note-a{top:26px;left:12%;}
.wc-note-b{bottom:130px;right:3%;text-align:left;}
.wc-arrow{position:absolute;z-index:3;top:96px;left:30%;width:78px;height:auto;opacity:0;animation:wcFadeIn .8s ease-out .9s forwards;}
.wc-stats{position:absolute;z-index:4;right:2%;bottom:14px;display:flex;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.95);box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(80,30,10,.10);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;backdrop-filter:blur(10px);opacity:0;animation:wcFadeUp .7s ease-out .8s forwards;}
.wc-stats div{min-width:92px;padding:13px 16px;border-right:1px solid #F0E7E1;}
.wc-stats div:last-child{border-right:0;}
.wc-stats strong{display:block;color:var(--orange);font-size:21px;line-height:1;font-weight:800;}
.wc-stats small{display:block;margin-top:5px;color:#4A4A4A;font-size:10px;line-height:1.25;}

@media (max-width:991.98px){
  .wc-hero-copy{padding:44px 0 6px;}
  .wc-whistle-photo{width:320px;}
  .wc-note-a{left:2%;}
  .wc-arrow{left:26%;}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .wc-hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,11vw,54px);}
  .wc-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}
  .wc-btn{width:100%;}
  .wc-hero-visual{min-height:380px;}
  .wc-whistle-photo{width:260px;}
  .wc-note{font-size:9.5px;}
  .wc-stats{right:0;left:0;bottom:8px;}
  .wc-stats div{min-width:0;flex:1;padding:11px 8px;text-align:center;}
  .wc-stats strong{font-size:17px;}
}

/* ---------- INNER PAGE HERO ---------- */
.page-hero{overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;padding:64px 0 56px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
.page-hero .wc-ring-1{width:560px;height:560px;right:-160px;top:-220px;border-width:36px;}
.page-hero .wc-ring-2{width:360px;height:360px;right:40px;top:-80px;border-width:24px;}
.page-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,4.2vw,56px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.04em;margin:16px 0 14px;max-width:820px;}
.page-hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange);}
.page-hero .lead{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65;max-width:620px;margin:0;}
.wc-breadcrumb{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 18px;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8B8B8B;}
.wc-breadcrumb a{color:#8B8B8B;}
.wc-breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--orange);}
.wc-breadcrumb li+li::before{content:"/";margin-right:8px;color:#C9C2BC;}
.wc-breadcrumb li[aria-current]{color:var(--orange);}
.page-hero .hero-img{width:100%;max-width:340px;filter:drop-shadow(0 24px 26px rgba(174,65,19,.25));animation:wcFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;}
.page-hero .hero-icon{width:110px;height:110px;border-radius:28px;background:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(255,75,18,.18);border:1px solid #FBE3D7;}
.page-hero .hero-icon img{width:54px;height:54px;}

/* ---------- GENERIC SECTIONS ---------- */
.section{padding-block:72px;}
.section-sm{padding-block:48px;}
@media (max-width:767.98px){ .section{padding-block:52px;} .section-sm{padding-block:36px;} }
.sec-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:20px;}
.sec-head h2,.sec-title{font-size:clamp(24px,2.7vw,32px);margin-top:7px;max-width:640px;line-height:1.15;}
.sec-sub{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;max-width:620px;margin:10px 0 0;}
.prose{font-size:15px;color:#3B3F46;line-height:1.75;}
.prose p{margin:0 0 16px;}
.prose h2{font-size:24px;margin:34px 0 12px;}
.prose h3{font-size:18px;margin:26px 0 10px;}
.prose ul,.prose ol{padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 16px;}
.prose li{margin-bottom:8px;}
.prose strong{color:var(--text);}
.prose a{color:var(--orange);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}
.prose blockquote{border-left:3px solid var(--orange);background:var(--cream-soft);padding:16px 20px;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;margin:22px 0;font-weight:600;color:var(--text);}

/* feature / info card */
.wc-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px;height:100%;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;}
.wc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.wc-card h3{font-size:17px;margin:14px 0 8px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.wc-card p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;margin:0;}
.icon-box{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:13px;background:#FFEDE4;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;}
.icon-box img{width:24px;height:24px;}
.icon-box.dark{background:var(--ink);}
.check-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:10px;}
.check-list li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:14px;color:#3B3F46;line-height:1.5;}
.check-list li img{width:18px;height:18px;margin-top:2px;flex-shrink:0;}

/* stat strip */
.stat-strip{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;}
.stat-strip .col{padding:22px 18px;border-right:1px solid #F0E7E1;text-align:center;}
.stat-strip .col:last-child{border-right:0;}
.stat-strip strong{display:block;color:var(--orange);font-size:30px;line-height:1;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;}
.stat-strip span{display:block;margin-top:8px;color:#4A4A4A;font-size:12.5px;}
@media (max-width:767.98px){ .stat-strip .col{flex:0 0 50%;border-bottom:1px solid #F0E7E1;} .stat-strip .col:nth-child(2n){border-right:0;} }

/* ---------- TRUSTED BAR ---------- */
.trustbar{background:#fff;padding-block:20px 24px;}
.trustbar .label{font-size:12.5px;color:#6B6B6B;margin-bottom:14px;}
.trust-logos{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px 30px;opacity:.72;font-weight:700;font-size:19px;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:#2A2A2A;}
.trust-logos span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;white-space:nowrap;}
.trust-logos img{width:20px;height:20px;opacity:.8;}
.trust-logos .serif{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;letter-spacing:.06em;}
.trust-dup{display:none!important;}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .trust-marquee{overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);}
  .trust-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:wcMarquee 22s linear infinite;}
  .trust-track:hover,.trust-track:active{animation-play-state:paused;}
  .trust-logos{flex-wrap:nowrap;justify-content:flex-start;gap:0;}
  .trust-logos span{padding-right:44px;}
  .trust-dup{display:flex!important;}
}

/* ---------- SERVICES ---------- */
.services{background:var(--cream);padding-block:30px 34px;}
.svc-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:17px 15px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;}
.svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.svc-icon{margin-bottom:12px;}
.svc-icon img{width:26px;height:26px;}
.svc-card h3{font-size:13.5px;margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.svc-card p{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 12px;flex:1;}
.svc-card .link-arrow{font-size:12.5px;}
/* bigger variant on services page */
.svc-card.lg{padding:26px 24px;}
.svc-card.lg .svc-icon img{width:32px;height:32px;}
.svc-card.lg h3{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.svc-card.lg p{font-size:13.5px;}
.svc-card .mini-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 16px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;}
.svc-card .mini-list li{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;background:var(--cream-soft);border:1px solid #F3E3D8;border-radius:999px;padding:4px 10px;color:#4A4A4A;}

/* ---------- PROCESS ---------- */
.process{background:var(--cream-soft);overflow:hidden;}
.process-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.78fr 1.22fr;align-items:center;min-height:250px;}
.process-panel{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:22px 80px 22px max(32px,calc((100vw - 1240px)/2 + 32px));clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 0, calc(100% - 68px) 100%, 0 100%);}
.process-panel h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(24px,2.9vw,33px);line-height:1.12;}
.process-panel h2 .accent{color:var(--orange);}
.process-panel p{color:#B7B4B0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55;max-width:320px;margin:11px 0 0;}
.process-panel .btn-accent{margin-top:16px;}
.steps-wrap{min-width:0;}
.steps{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:6px;padding:20px max(32px,calc((100vw - 1240px)/2 + 32px)) 26px 46px;}
.step{text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:0;}
.step .num{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:#FFEDE4;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 14px;}
.step .num img{width:22px;height:22px;}
.step .lbl{font-size:11px;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;color:#2C2C2C;font-weight:600;}
.step .txt{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:#2C2C2C;margin-top:3px;line-height:1.35;}
.step-sep{color:var(--orange);opacity:.55;margin-top:18px;font-size:13px;flex:0 0 auto;}
.steps-dots{display:none;}
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .process-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .process-panel{clip-path:none;margin-left:0;padding:40px 32px;}
  .steps{flex-wrap:wrap;row-gap:26px;padding:34px 24px;}
  .step{flex:0 0 33%;}
  .step-sep{display:none;}
}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .steps-wrap{padding:26px 0 30px;}
  .steps{flex-wrap:nowrap;justify-content:flex-start;gap:0;padding:0;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none;overscroll-behavior-x:contain;}
  .steps::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
  .step{flex:0 0 100%;scroll-snap-align:center;padding:0 30px;}
  .step .num{width:64px;height:64px;}
  .step .lbl{font-size:12px;}
  .step .txt{font-size:15px;margin-top:4px;}
  .steps-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:20px;}
  .steps-dots button{width:8px;height:8px;padding:0;border:0;border-radius:999px;background:#F0D8CC;cursor:pointer;transition:width .25s ease,background .25s ease;}
  .steps-dots button.on{width:22px;background:var(--orange);}
}

/* process page timeline */
.timeline{position:relative;display:grid;gap:22px;}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:31px;top:10px;bottom:10px;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(var(--orange),#FFD3C0);}
.tl-item{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;gap:22px;align-items:start;}
.tl-dot{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--orange);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;z-index:1;box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--cream-soft);}
.tl-dot img{width:26px;height:26px;}
.tl-body{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px 24px;}
.tl-body .lbl{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:11px;color:var(--orange);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;}
.tl-body h3{font-size:20px;margin:6px 0 8px;}
.tl-body p{font-size:14px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;}
.tl-body .check-list{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
@media (max-width:640px){ .tl-body .check-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .tl-item{grid-template-columns:48px 1fr;gap:14px;} .tl-dot{width:48px;height:48px;} .tl-dot img{width:20px;height:20px;} .timeline::before{left:23px;} }

/* ---------- CASE STUDY ---------- */
.casestudy{background:var(--cream-soft);padding-block:16px 20px;}
.cs-photo{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;position:relative;min-height:124px;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(140deg,#1b1917 0%,#312c28 55%,#1b1917 100%);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.cs-photo .mark{font-size:26px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.02em;position:relative;z-index:1;}
.cs-photo .mark span{color:var(--orange);}
.cs-photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto -20% -40% 40%;height:70%;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(255,120,60,.35),transparent 70%);}
.cs-body{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:16px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;height:100%;}
.cs-body .brandline{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:6px;}
.cs-body h3{font-size:19px;line-height:1.25;}
.cs-body p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;margin:10px 0 14px;}
.cs-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FF4B12,#FF7A3D);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:18px 20px;color:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:16px;height:100%;}
.cs-cta h3{color:#fff;font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;}

/* case study cards (listing) */
.cs-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;}
.cs-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.cs-card .cs-photo{min-height:170px;border-radius:0;height:auto;}
.cs-card .cs-card-body{padding:20px 22px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;}
.cs-card .tag{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);font-weight:600;}
.cs-card h3{font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:8px 0 8px;}
.cs-card p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px;flex:1;}
.cs-metrics{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.cs-metrics div{flex:1;background:var(--cream-soft);border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px;}
.cs-metrics strong{display:block;color:var(--orange);font-size:18px;font-weight:800;line-height:1;}
.cs-metrics small{display:block;font-size:10.5px;color:#4A4A4A;margin-top:5px;}
.cs-photo.v2{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#0f2b23 0%,#1a4136 55%,#0f2b23 100%);}
.cs-photo.v3{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#231a33 0%,#3a2c52 55%,#231a33 100%);}
.cs-photo.v4{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#0e1f3a 0%,#1b3564 55%,#0e1f3a 100%);}
.cs-photo.v5{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#2e2416 0%,#4d3b22 55%,#2e2416 100%);}
.cs-photo.v6{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#2b1414 0%,#4a2121 55%,#2b1414 100%);}

/* filter pills */
.filter-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}
.filter-pills button{border:1px solid #EAE4DE;background:#fff;border-radius:999px;padding:8px 16px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4A4A4A;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s ease;}
.filter-pills button:hover{border-color:var(--orange);color:var(--orange);}
.filter-pills button.active{background:var(--orange);border-color:var(--orange);color:#fff;}

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.testi{background:#fff;padding-block:22px;}
.testi-intro h2{font-size:clamp(24px,2.7vw,32px);line-height:1.15;margin-top:10px;}
.testi-nav{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:14px;}
.testi-nav button{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid #F0D8CC;background:#fff;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background .2s ease;padding:0;}
.testi-nav button img{width:15px;height:15px;}
.testi-nav button:hover{background:#FFEDE4;}
.testi-track{display:flex;gap:18px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scrollbar-width:none;scroll-behavior:smooth;padding:4px 2px 8px;}
.testi-track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
.testi-track .testi-card{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 36px)/3);scroll-snap-align:start;}
@media (max-width:1000px){ .testi-track .testi-card{flex-basis:calc((100% - 18px)/2);} }
@media (max-width:640px){ .testi-track .testi-card{flex-basis:88%;} }
.testi-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:16px;height:100%;}
.testi-card p{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.55;color:#2D2D2D;margin:0 0 14px;}
.testi-card .q{width:22px;height:22px;margin-bottom:8px;opacity:.9;}
.testi-person{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;}
.avatar{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;}
.testi-person .who b{display:block;font-size:13px;}
.testi-person .who span{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--text-muted);}

/* ---------- FOUNDER ---------- */
.founder{background:var(--cream-soft);overflow:hidden;}
.founder .row{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;}
.founder-photo-wrap{position:relative;align-self:end;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 56%;grid-template-rows:auto 1fr;align-items:end;}
.founder-photo-wrap::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-14%;bottom:0;width:120%;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 55%,#FFD9C6 0%,#FFE7DB 55%,rgba(255,231,219,0) 72%);z-index:0;}
.founder-photo{position:relative;z-index:1;grid-column:2;grid-row:1 / span 2;min-width:0;}
.founder-photo img{width:100%;max-height:300px;object-fit:contain;object-position:bottom center;display:block;}
.founder-scrawl{position:relative;z-index:2;grid-column:1;grid-row:1;align-self:start;margin:24px 8px 0 10px;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:11.5px;color:#1A1A1A;line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:.03em;min-width:0;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;}
.founder-curve{position:relative;z-index:2;grid-column:1;grid-row:2;align-self:start;margin:6px 0 0 26px;width:64px;height:auto;}
.founder-body{padding-block:26px;}
.founder-body h3{font-size:clamp(23px,2.7vw,31px);line-height:1.2;margin-top:10px;}
.founder-body p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;margin:11px 0 14px;max-width:430px;}
.signature{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:20px;color:#1A1A1A;}
.founder-name{font-weight:700;font-size:14px;margin-top:4px;}
.founder-role{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-muted);}
.founder-stats{background:#F3EDE8;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:13px;}
.fstat{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;}
.fstat .fico{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;background:#FFE3D5;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;}
.fstat .fico img{width:18px;height:18px;}
.fstat b{display:block;font-size:16px;font-weight:800;}
.fstat span{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--text-muted);}
@media (max-width:991.98px){
  .founder-photo-wrap{max-width:420px;}
  .founder-scrawl{font-size:15px;margin-top:20px;}
  .founder-body{padding-block:10px 0;}
  .founder{padding-bottom:40px;}
}

/* ---------- BLOG ---------- */
.blog{background:#fff;padding-block:16px 18px;}
.blog-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;display:flex;min-height:76px;height:100%;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.blog-thumb{flex:0 0 96px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.blog-thumb img{width:32px;height:32px;}
.blog-body{padding:10px 14px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:6px;}
.blog-cat{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);font-weight:600;}
.blog-body h3{font-size:14px;line-height:1.35;}
.blog-body .link-arrow{font-size:12.5px;margin-top:2px;}
.g-blue{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0038FF,#4B7BFF);}
.g-pink{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#E1306C,#F7A34B);}
.g-green{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0E8F6A,#4FC79A);}
.g-orange{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FF4B12,#FF9A5C);}
.g-purple{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#6D28D9,#A78BFA);}
.g-ink{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#111,#3a3532);}

/* blog listing (vertical cards) */
.post-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;}
.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.post-thumb{height:170px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.post-thumb img{width:54px;height:54px;position:relative;z-index:1;}
.post-thumb::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:220px;height:220px;border-radius:50%;border:28px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);right:-60px;top:-70px;}
.post-body{padding:18px 20px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;}
.post-meta{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:8px;}
.post-body h3{font-size:17px;line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:8px;}
.post-body p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 14px;flex:1;}
.article-hero-thumb{height:260px;border-radius:var(--radius);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.article-hero-thumb img{width:80px;height:80px;position:relative;z-index:1;}
.article-hero-thumb::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:360px;height:360px;border-radius:50%;border:40px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);right:-80px;top:-120px;}
.sidebar-box{background:var(--cream-soft);border:1px solid #F3E3D8;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px;}
.sidebar-box h4{font-size:15px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.toc a{display:block;font-size:13.5px;color:#4A4A4A;padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed #EAD9CD;}
.toc a:hover{color:var(--orange);}

/* ---------- FAQ (Bootstrap accordion) ---------- */
.faq{background:#fff;padding-block:14px 24px;}
.wc-accordion .accordion-item{border:1px solid var(--border)!important;border-radius:12px!important;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:8px;background:#fff;}
.wc-accordion .accordion-button{font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text);padding:12px 15px;background:#fff;box-shadow:none;}
.wc-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed){color:var(--orange);background:#FFF8F4;}
.wc-accordion .accordion-button:focus{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,75,18,.15);}
.wc-accordion .accordion-button::after{background-image:none;content:"+";font-size:20px;font-weight:400;color:var(--orange);width:auto;height:auto;line-height:1;transition:transform .2s ease;}
.wc-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after{transform:rotate(45deg);}
.wc-accordion .accordion-body{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;padding:4px 15px 14px;background:#FFF8F4;}
.wc-accordion.lg .accordion-button{font-size:15px;padding:16px 20px;}
.wc-accordion.lg .accordion-body{font-size:14px;padding:4px 20px 18px;}
.faq-cat-title{font-size:18px;margin:0 0 14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
.faq-cat-title img{width:22px;height:22px;}

/* ---------- CTA BAND ---------- */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#FF4B12,#FF6A2C 60%,#FF7A3D);color:#fff;padding-block:14px;}
.cta-band.lg{padding-block:40px;}
.cta-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.cta-inner h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(21px,2.5vw,28px);}
.cta-inner p{margin:6px 0 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);font-size:13.5px;}

/* ---------- CONTACT / FORMS ---------- */
.form-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:20px;padding:30px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.form-label{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#2A2A2A;margin-bottom:6px;}
.form-control,.form-select{border:1px solid #E5DED8;border-radius:11px;padding:11px 14px;font-size:14px;background-color:#FFFCFA;}
.form-control:focus,.form-select:focus{border-color:var(--orange);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,75,18,.14);background:#fff;}
.form-check-input:checked{background-color:var(--orange);border-color:var(--orange);}
.form-check-input:focus{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,75,18,.14);border-color:var(--orange);}
.choice-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}
.choice-pills input{position:absolute;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;}
.choice-pills label{border:1px solid #E5DED8;border-radius:999px;padding:7px 14px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;background:#FFFCFA;transition:all .15s ease;}
.choice-pills input:checked+label{background:#FFEDE4;border-color:var(--orange);color:var(--orange);font-weight:600;}
.choice-pills input:focus-visible+label{outline:2px solid var(--orange);outline-offset:2px;}
.hp-field{position:absolute;left:-9999px;opacity:0;height:0;width:0;}
.form-alert{display:none;border-radius:11px;padding:12px 14px;font-size:13.5px;margin-top:14px;}
.form-alert.show{display:block;}
.form-alert.ok{background:#E9F8F1;color:#0B6B4F;border:1px solid #BDE9D5;}
.form-alert.err{background:#FFF0EC;color:#B42E0B;border:1px solid #FFD0C0;}
.contact-item{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
.contact-item:last-child{border-bottom:0;}
.contact-item b{display:block;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:2px;}
.contact-item span,.contact-item a{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-muted);}
.contact-item a:hover{color:var(--orange);}
.map-wrap{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border);height:320px;}
.map-wrap iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block;filter:grayscale(.3);}

/* ---------- LEGAL ---------- */
.legal-nav{position:sticky;top:90px;}
.legal-nav a{display:block;font-size:13.5px;color:#4A4A4A;padding:7px 12px;border-left:2px solid #EFE6DF;}
.legal-nav a:hover{color:var(--orange);border-left-color:var(--orange);}

/* ---------- 404 ---------- */
.nf-code{font-size:clamp(90px,16vw,180px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.06em;line-height:.9;color:var(--orange);}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--ink);color:#D8D5D1;padding-block:34px 14px;}
.site-footer .footer-logo{height:42px;width:auto;}
.footer-tag{font-size:12.5px;color:#918D88;margin-top:11px;line-height:1.5;}
.site-footer h4{color:#fff;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 12px;}
.site-footer ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px;}
.site-footer ul a{font-size:12.5px;color:#B7B4B0;}
.site-footer ul a:hover{color:var(--orange);}
.foot-contact div,.foot-contact a{font-size:12.5px;color:#B7B4B0;margin-bottom:7px;display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:center;}
.foot-contact a:hover{color:var(--orange);}
.foot-contact img{width:14px;height:14px;flex-shrink:0;opacity:.85;}
.newsletter{margin-top:8px;display:flex;background:#1D1D1F;border:1px solid #3a3532;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;}
.newsletter input{flex:1;min-width:0;padding:10px 13px;border:none;background:transparent;color:#fff;font-size:12.5px;outline:none;}
.newsletter input::placeholder{color:#8A8681;}
.newsletter button{border:none;background:var(--orange);color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:600;font-size:12.5px;cursor:pointer;}
.newsletter button:hover{background:var(--orange-dark);}
.newsletter-msg{font-size:12px;margin-top:8px;min-height:16px;color:#4FC79A;}
.foot-bottom{margin-top:26px;padding-top:13px;border-top:1px solid #2A2725;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;font-size:12px;color:#8A8681;}
.foot-bottom a{color:#8A8681;margin-left:18px;}
.foot-bottom a:first-child{margin-left:0;}
.foot-bottom a:hover{color:var(--orange);}
.foot-social{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:12px;}
.foot-social a{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #3a3532;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;}
.foot-social a img{width:16px;height:16px;}
.foot-social a:hover{background:var(--orange);border-color:var(--orange);}

/* ---------- FLOATING BUTTONS ---------- */
.to-top{position:fixed;right:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:1020;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);border:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(10px);transition:all .25s ease;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.18);}
.to-top img{width:18px;height:18px;transform:rotate(-90deg);}
.to-top.show{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;}
.to-top:hover{background:var(--orange);}
.wa-float{position:fixed;right:16px;bottom:72px;z-index:1020;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.35);transition:transform .2s ease;}
.wa-float img{width:24px;height:24px;}
.wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.06);}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation:none!important;transition:none!important;}
  .trust-track{width:auto;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .wc-eyebrow,.wc-hero h1,.wc-hero-copy p.lead,.wc-actions,.wc-trust,.wc-channels,.wc-whistle-photo,.wc-note,.wc-arrow,.wc-stats,.reveal{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;}
}

/* ---------- FIXES ---------- */
.cs-photo .mark{background:none;padding:0;}          /* neutralise Bootstrap .mark highlight */
@media (max-width:767.98px){ .row.g-5{--bs-gutter-x:1.5rem;} } /* keep wide gutters inside mobile container */


/* ---------- HOME INQUIRY STRIP (below hero) ---------- */
.wc-inquiry{background:var(--cream-soft);padding:34px 0 36px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
.wc-inquiry-head{text-align:center;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 22px;}
.wc-inquiry-head h2{font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,34px);line-height:1.15;margin:8px 0 8px;}
.wc-inquiry-head p{margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--text-muted);}
.wc-inquiry-fields{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)) auto;gap:14px;align-items:start;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;}
.wc-inquiry .wc-field{min-width:0;}
.wc-inquiry .form-control{height:54px;border-radius:999px;padding:0 22px;background-color:#fff;}
.wc-inquiry .form-control.is-invalid{border-color:#D93A12;background-image:none;padding-right:22px;}
.wc-inquiry .form-control.is-invalid:focus{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(217,58,18,.16);}
.wc-field-error{display:none;font-size:12px;line-height:1.35;color:#B42E0B;margin:5px 0 0 18px;}
.wc-field-error.show{display:block;}
.wc-inquiry button.wc-inquiry-btn{height:54px;min-height:54px;padding:0 30px;border:0;outline-offset:3px;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;}
.wc-inquiry button.wc-inquiry-btn[disabled]{opacity:.7;cursor:not-allowed;transform:none;}
.wc-inquiry .form-alert{max-width:1100px;margin:14px auto 0;text-align:center;}
@media (max-width:991.98px){
  .wc-inquiry-fields{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
  .wc-inquiry button.wc-inquiry-btn{width:100%;}
}
@media (max-width:575.98px){
  .wc-inquiry{padding:26px 0 28px;}
  .wc-inquiry-head{margin-bottom:18px;}
  .wc-inquiry-fields{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}

/* ---------- Typography: Montserrat for headline-style numbers ---------- */
.stat-strip strong{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;}

/* ---------- Homepage copy update additions ---------- */
.wc-microcopy{margin:12px 0 0;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--text-muted);}
.sec-intro{margin:8px 0 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--text-muted);max-width:560px;}
.svc-card p.svc-proof{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--orange);margin:0 0 12px;flex:0 0 auto;}
.step .sdesc{font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.5;font-weight:400;color:var(--text-muted);margin-top:6px;}
@media (max-width:767.98px){.step .sdesc{font-size:13px;}}
.cta-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;align-items:center;}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;color:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);}
.btn-outline-white:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-color:#fff;}

@media (max-width:479.98px){
  .founder-photo-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 54%;}
  .founder-scrawl{font-size:12.5px;margin:16px 4px 0 6px;letter-spacing:.02em;}
  .founder-curve{width:52px;margin-left:16px;}
}

/* =========================================================
   HOME — "Full-funnel" service cards: hover glow + mobile carousel
   (scoped to .svc-row so other pages/sections are untouched)
   ========================================================= */
.svc-row > div{position:relative;}
.svc-row > div::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:.5rem;border-radius:var(--radius);background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,75,18,.26),rgba(255,122,61,.12));filter:blur(16px);opacity:0;transform:scale(.94);transition:opacity .45s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);pointer-events:none;z-index:0;}
.svc-row > div > .svc-card{position:relative;z-index:1;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),box-shadow .35s ease,border-color .35s ease;}
.svc-row > div:hover::before,.svc-row > div:focus-within::before,.svc-row > div:active::before{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.02);}
.svc-row > div:hover > .svc-card,.svc-row > div:focus-within > .svc-card{border-color:rgba(255,75,18,.28);}
.svc-dots{display:none;}
@media (max-width:767.98px){
  .svc-row{flex-wrap:nowrap;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none;overscroll-behavior-x:contain;padding-block:14px 18px;margin-top:0;}
  .svc-row::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
  .svc-row > div{flex:0 0 82%;max-width:82%;width:82%;scroll-snap-align:center;}
  .svc-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:6px;}
  .svc-dots button{width:8px;height:8px;padding:0;border:0;border-radius:999px;background:#F0D8CC;cursor:pointer;transition:width .25s ease,background .25s ease;}
  .svc-dots button.on{width:22px;background:var(--orange);}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .svc-row > div::before,.svc-row > div > .svc-card{transition:none;}
}

/* =========================================================
   BUTTON INTERACTIONS (hover / focus / touch-active)
   Colours, sizes, radius and typography are NOT changed here.
   ========================================================= */
.btn,.wc-btn,.newsletter button,.filter-pills button,.testi-nav button,.to-top,.wa-float,.navbar-toggler,.accordion-button,.steps-dots button,.svc-dots button{
  transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),box-shadow .28s ease,filter .28s ease,background-color .28s ease,background .28s ease,color .28s ease,border-color .28s ease,opacity .28s ease,gap .28s ease;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
}
.to-top{transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),box-shadow .28s ease,background-color .28s ease,opacity .25s ease,visibility .25s ease;}
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .btn:not(:disabled):not(.disabled):hover,.wc-btn:not(:disabled):hover{transform:translateY(-2px);filter:brightness(1.04);box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(20,10,0,.14);}
  .btn-accent:not(:disabled):hover,.wc-btn-primary:not(:disabled):hover{box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(255,75,18,.32);}
  .btn-white:not(:disabled):hover,.btn-outline-white:not(:disabled):hover{box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.18);}
  .newsletter button:hover{filter:brightness(1.06);}
  .filter-pills button:hover,.testi-nav button:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(20,10,0,.08);}
  .to-top.show:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.24);}
  .wa-float:hover{box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.45);}
  .steps-dots button:hover,.svc-dots button:hover{filter:brightness(.92);}
}
.btn:not(:disabled):not(.disabled):active,.wc-btn:not(:disabled):active,.filter-pills button:active,.testi-nav button:active{transform:translateY(0) scale(.98);filter:brightness(.98);}
.newsletter button:active{filter:brightness(.95);}
.to-top.show:active{transform:scale(.95);}
.wa-float:active{transform:scale(.96);}
.btn:focus-visible,.wc-btn:focus-visible,.filter-pills button:focus-visible,.testi-nav button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid rgba(255,75,18,.55);outline-offset:3px;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .btn,.wc-btn,.newsletter button,.filter-pills button,.testi-nav button,.to-top,.wa-float{transition:none;}
}

/* Typography system: Montserrat = headings, Poppins = body. No other fonts. */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,.h1,.h2,.h3,.h4,.h5,.h6{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;}
body,p,li,input,select,textarea,button,label,small,blockquote{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;}

/* ---------- Smooth scroll (Lenis) ---------- */
html.lenis,
html.lenis body {
  height: auto;
}

.lenis:not(.lenis-autoToggle).lenis-stopped {
  overflow: clip;
}

.lenis [data-lenis-prevent],
.lenis [data-lenis-prevent-wheel],
.lenis [data-lenis-prevent-touch],
.lenis [data-lenis-prevent-vertical],
.lenis [data-lenis-prevent-horizontal] {
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}


.lenis.lenis-autoToggle {
  transition-property: overflow;
  transition-duration: 1ms;
  transition-behavior: allow-discrete;
}

/* Lenis handles smoothing; native smooth would double it */
html.lenis{scroll-behavior:auto;}

/* ---------- Client logos strip (Brand Bee style: one slow row, grey → colour on hover) ---------- */
.wc-clients{background:#fff;padding-block:46px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);overflow:hidden;}
.wc-clients-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:230px minmax(0,1fr);gap:40px;align-items:center;}
.wc-clients-head{min-width:0;}
.wc-clients-title{margin:8px 0 0;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;line-height:1.35;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--text);}
.wc-clients-marquee{position:relative;display:flex;overflow:hidden;min-width:0;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent 100%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent 100%);}
.wc-clients-track{display:flex;align-items:center;flex:0 0 auto;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;animation:wcClients 46s linear infinite;}
.wc-clients-track li{flex:0 0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;height:84px;padding-inline:38px;}
.wc-clients-track img{display:block;max-width:none;filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.58;transition:filter .4s ease,opacity .4s ease,transform .4s ease;}
.wc-clients-track li:hover img,.wc-clients-track li.is-on img{filter:none;opacity:1;transform:scale(1.05);}
@keyframes wcClients{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-100%);}}
@media (max-width:991.98px){
  .wc-clients{padding-block:34px;}
  .wc-clients-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;text-align:center;}
  .wc-clients-title{font-size:16px;}
  .wc-clients-track li{height:72px;padding-inline:26px;}
  .wc-clients-track img{transform:scale(.82);}
  .wc-clients-track li:hover img,.wc-clients-track li.is-on img{transform:scale(.87);}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .wc-clients-track{animation:none;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;flex:1 1 auto;}
  .wc-clients-track[aria-hidden="true"]{display:none;}
  .wc-clients-marquee{-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;}
}

/* =========================================================
   Home services — premium cards (svx-*). Dark visual panel on top
   showing what each service does, clean copy below.
   ========================================================= */
.svx-row{margin-top:6px;}
.svx-card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),box-shadow .45s ease,border-color .45s ease;}
.svx-card:hover,.svx-card:focus-visible{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 50px -18px rgba(40,18,6,.28);border-color:rgba(255,75,18,.32);color:var(--text);}
.svx-card:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(255,75,18,.45);outline-offset:3px;}
.svx-visual{position:relative;height:210px;overflow:hidden;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 85% 0%,rgba(255,92,38,.38) 0%,rgba(255,92,38,0) 55%),radial-gradient(90% 80% at 0% 100%,rgba(255,122,61,.16) 0%,rgba(255,122,61,0) 60%),#141110;}
.svx-visual::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:22px 22px;pointer-events:none;}
.svx-visual > *{position:relative;z-index:1;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);}
.svx-card:hover .svx-visual > .vx-label + *{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);}
.svx-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;padding:22px 22px 20px;}
.svx-tag{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:8px;}
.svx-body h3{font-size:20px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0 0 8px;}
.svx-body p{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--text-muted);margin:0 0 18px;flex:1;}
.svx-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);}
.svx-proof{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text);background:var(--cream-soft);border:1px solid #F3E3D8;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 11px;}
.svx-go{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--orange);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;white-space:nowrap;}
.svx-go i{font-style:normal;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--orange);color:#fff;font-size:14px;transition:transform .35s ease;}
.svx-card:hover .svx-go i{transform:translateX(4px) rotate(-45deg);}
.svx-row > div::before{inset:.75rem;border-radius:22px;}

/* shared mock pieces */
.vx-line{display:block;height:5px;border-radius:4px;background:#E9E2DC;margin:4px 0;}
.w40{width:40%}.w50{width:50%}.w60{width:60%}.w70{width:70%}.w80{width:80%}.w90{width:90%}
.svx-visual{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;}
.svx-visual .vx-label{position:absolute;left:14px;top:14px;z-index:3;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-radius:999px;padding:5px 11px 5px 9px;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);transform:none!important;}
.vx-label b{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#FF4B12;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,75,18,.25);}
.svx-visual > .vx-label + *{margin-top:18px;}

/* 1 · Ads Manager table + sponsored ad */
.vx-ads{width:66%;max-width:240px;margin-right:30%;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 10px;box-shadow:0 18px 36px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.65);font-size:9px;color:#1D1D1F;}
.vx-ads-head,.vx-ads-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:14px 1fr 50px 34px;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.vx-ads-head{grid-template-columns:1fr 50px 34px;padding:2px 0 6px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEE7E1;font-size:8px;font-weight:600;color:#8A8580;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;}
.vx-ads-row{padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #F4EFEA;}
.vx-ads-row:last-child{border-bottom:0;}
.vx-ads-row .nm{font-weight:600;line-height:1.15;}
.vx-ads-row .nm small{display:block;font-weight:500;font-size:7.5px;color:#8A8580;}
.vx-ads-row .g{font-weight:700;color:#0E8F6A;}
.vx-tog{width:14px;height:8px;border-radius:999px;background:#D8D0C9;position:relative;font-style:normal;}
.vx-tog.on{background:#1877F2;}
.vx-tog::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;top:1px;left:1px;}
.vx-tog.on::after{left:7px;}
.vx-adphone{position:absolute;right:6%;bottom:-14px;width:96px;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;border:3px solid #1D1D1F;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 36px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.7);z-index:2;}
.vx-adh{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;padding:5px 6px;font-size:7.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1D1D1F;line-height:1.1;}
.vx-adh i{width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:#FF4B12;flex:0 0 auto;}
.vx-adh small{display:block;font-weight:500;color:#8A8580;font-size:6.5px;}
.vx-adimg{height:66px;background:linear-gradient(140deg,#FFD3BF,#FF7A3D 60%,#E83D17);display:grid;place-items:center;}
.vx-adimg span{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:13px;line-height:.95;color:#fff;text-align:center;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.vx-adcta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:6px 7px;font-size:8px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;background:#1877F2;}
.svx-card:hover .vx-adphone{transform:translateY(-8px) rotate(-2deg);}

/* 2 · Instagram profile */
.vx-ig{width:150px;background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:9px 9px 10px;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.6);color:#1D1D1F;}
.vx-ig-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.vx-ring{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:conic-gradient(#FEDA75,#FA7E1E,#D62976,#962FBF,#FEDA75);padding:2px;flex:0 0 auto;display:grid;}
.vx-ring i{border-radius:50%;background:#FF4B12;border:2px solid #fff;}
.vx-ig-name{flex:1;font-size:8.5px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.15;min-width:0;}
.vx-ig-name small{display:block;font-weight:500;font-size:7px;color:#8A8580;}
.vx-follow{font-size:7.5px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;background:#0095F6;border-radius:5px;padding:3px 6px;}
.vx-ig-tabs{display:flex;justify-content:space-around;font-size:7.5px;font-weight:600;color:#8A8580;margin:8px 0 5px;border-top:1px solid #EFE9E3;padding-top:5px;}
.vx-ig-tabs .on{color:#1D1D1F;}
.vx-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:2px;}
.vx-grid i{aspect-ratio:1;background:#F2EAE3;display:grid;place-items:center;font-style:normal;}
.vx-grid i.o{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FF7A3D,#FF4B12);}
.vx-grid i.o2{background:#FFD9C7;}
.vx-grid i.d{background:#1D1D1F;}
.vx-grid b{color:#fff;font-size:9px;}
.vx-toast{position:absolute;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:9.5px;font-weight:600;color:#1D1D1F;background:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:6px 10px 6px 6px;box-shadow:0 12px 26px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.6);z-index:2;}
.vx-toast span{width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:10px;background:#FF3B5C;}
.vx-toast.t1{right:8%;top:30%;}
.vx-toast.t2{left:8%;bottom:16%;}
.vx-toast.t2 span{background:#0095F6;}
.svx-card:hover .vx-toast.t1{transform:translateY(-6px);}
.svx-card:hover .vx-toast.t2{transform:translateY(6px);}

/* 3 · Google search */
.vx-serp{width:84%;max-width:300px;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:11px 12px;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.6);color:#1D1D1F;}
.vx-search{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;border:1px solid #E3DDD7;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 10px;margin-bottom:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.06);}
.vx-mag{width:10px;height:10px;border:2px solid #4285F4;border-radius:50%;position:relative;flex:0 0 auto;}
.vx-mag::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:5px;height:2px;background:#4285F4;right:-5px;bottom:-3px;transform:rotate(45deg);}
.vx-q{font-size:9.5px;color:#3a3a3a;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;}
.vx-res{padding:6px 8px;border-radius:9px;}
.vx-res.top{background:#FFF4EE;border:1px solid #FFD3BF;}
.vx-url{display:block;font-size:7.5px;color:#0E8F6A;font-weight:600;}
.vx-url.g{color:#8A8580;}
.vx-title{display:block;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1A0DAB;margin:1px 0 3px;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;}
.vx-res .vx-line{height:4px;margin:3px 0;}
.vx-line.t{height:6px;background:#C9C3F0;}
.vx-rank{position:absolute;right:6%;bottom:5%;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#1D1D1F;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:10px;padding:6px 10px;color:#fff;font-size:9.5px;font-weight:600;z-index:2;box-shadow:0 10px 24px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.6);}
.vx-rank svg{width:40px;height:16px;}

/* 4 · Website */
.vx-browser{width:78%;max-width:290px;margin-right:12%;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.6);color:#1D1D1F;}
.vx-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;padding:6px 8px;background:#F2EEEA;}
.vx-bar i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;}
.vx-bar i:first-child{background:#FF5F57;}.vx-bar i:nth-child(2){background:#FEBC2E;}.vx-bar i:nth-child(3){background:#28C840;}
.vx-addr{flex:1;font-size:7.5px;color:#5A5550;background:#fff;border-radius:5px;padding:2px 8px;margin-left:6px;}
.vx-page{padding:8px 10px 12px;}
.vx-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.vx-nav b{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:8.5px;font-weight:800;margin-right:auto;}
.vx-nav span{width:16px;height:3px;border-radius:2px;background:#DDD5CE;}
.vx-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:8px;align-items:center;}
.vx-h{display:block;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:4px;}
.vx-btn{display:inline-block;font-size:7.5px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;background:#FF4B12;border-radius:999px;padding:4px 9px;margin-top:6px;}
.vx-btn.sm{font-size:6.5px;padding:3px 7px;margin-top:4px;}
.vx-hero-img{height:68px;border-radius:8px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%,#FFE3D5 0 18%,transparent 19%),linear-gradient(135deg,#FFB08A,#FF4B12);}
.vx-mobile{position:absolute;right:7%;bottom:-10px;width:70px;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 6px 10px;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.7);border:3px solid #1D1D1F;text-align:center;z-index:2;}
.vx-mobile b{display:block;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:7px;font-weight:800;color:#1D1D1F;}
.vx-mimg{display:block;height:46px;border-radius:5px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFB08A,#FF4B12);margin:5px 0 2px;}
.svx-card:hover .vx-mobile{transform:translateY(-8px);}

/* 5 · Creator reel */
.vx-reel{position:relative;width:118px;height:178px;margin-top:22px!important;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#3A2418,#1A1210);border:3px solid #2A2522;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.7);}
.vx-reel-top{position:absolute;left:7px;top:7px;right:7px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;color:#fff;font-size:7.5px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.15;z-index:2;}
.vx-reel-top i{width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFE3D5,#E59A72);border:1.5px solid #fff;flex:0 0 auto;}
.vx-reel-top small{display:block;font-weight:500;font-size:6px;opacity:.85;}
.vx-person{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:0;transform:translateX(-50%);width:86px;height:128px;}
.vx-person .head{position:absolute;left:50%;top:18px;width:34px;height:38px;border-radius:50% 50% 46% 46%;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#F2C3A2,#C7835B);transform:translateX(-50%);box-shadow:0 -7px 0 -1px #2B1A12;}
.vx-person .body{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:0;width:80px;height:72px;border-radius:40px 40px 0 0;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#FF7A3D,#E83D17);transform:translateX(-50%);}
.vx-person .prod{position:absolute;right:2px;bottom:34px;width:16px;height:30px;border-radius:5px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,.15);transform:rotate(12deg);}
.vx-reel-side{position:absolute;right:6px;bottom:30px;display:grid;gap:7px;z-index:2;color:#fff;font-size:10px;text-align:center;}
.vx-reel-cap{position:absolute;left:7px;right:26px;bottom:7px;z-index:2;}
.vx-reel-cap .vx-line{background:rgba(255,255,255,.75);height:4px;}
.vx-collab{position:absolute;right:9%;top:42%;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#1D1D1F;background:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:7px 11px 7px 7px;box-shadow:0 12px 26px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.6);z-index:2;}
.vx-check{width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:#16A34A;color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;}
.svx-card:hover .vx-collab{transform:translateY(-6px);}

/* 6 · Photoshoot */
.vx-viewfinder{position:relative;width:62%;max-width:230px;height:128px;margin-right:24%;}
.vx-viewfinder .c{position:absolute;width:20px;height:20px;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);}
.vx-viewfinder .tl{left:0;top:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;border-radius:6px 0 0 0;}
.vx-viewfinder .tr{right:0;top:0;border-left:0;border-bottom:0;border-radius:0 6px 0 0;}
.vx-viewfinder .bl{left:0;bottom:0;border-right:0;border-top:0;border-radius:0 0 0 6px;}
.vx-viewfinder .br{right:0;bottom:0;border-left:0;border-top:0;border-radius:0 0 6px 0;}
.vx-rec{position:absolute;right:26px;top:7px;font-size:9px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;}
.vx-rec b{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#FF4B12;animation:vxBlink 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;}
.vx-meta{position:absolute;left:26px;bottom:7px;font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.06em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);}
.vx-product{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}
.vx-product .cap{width:20px;height:11px;border-radius:4px 4px 2px 2px;background:#1D1D1F;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);}
.vx-product .body{width:42px;height:60px;border-radius:11px 11px 9px 9px;background:linear-gradient(110deg,#FF7A3D 0%,#FF4B12 45%,#C7330C 100%);box-shadow:inset 6px 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,.28);}
.vx-product .shadow{width:62px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(0,0,0,.6);filter:blur(3px);margin-top:3px;}
.vx-focus{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:74px;height:94px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);border:1.5px solid #4ADE80;border-radius:6px;transition:transform .6s ease;}
.svx-card:hover .vx-focus{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.88);}
.vx-film{position:absolute;right:7%;top:50%;transform:translateY(-38%);display:grid;gap:6px;padding:6px;background:#fff;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.7);z-index:2;}
.vx-film i{width:52px;height:38px;border-radius:5px;}
.vx-film .f1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFD3BF,#FF7A3D);}
.vx-film .f2{background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 60%,#FF4B12 0 22%,#F6EFE9 23%);}
.vx-film .f3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2B2522,#FF7A3D);}
.svx-card:hover .vx-film{transform:translateY(-44%);}
@keyframes vxBlink{50%{opacity:.25;}}

.svx-proof{white-space:nowrap;}
@media (max-width:767.98px){
  .svx-visual{height:200px;}
  
  .svx-body{padding:18px 18px 16px;}
  .svx-body h3{font-size:18px;}
  .svx-go{font-size:0;gap:0;}
  .svx-go i{font-size:14px;}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .vx-rec b{animation:none;}
  .svx-card,.svx-visual > *,.vx-bars i,.svx-go i{transition:none;}
}

/* =========================================================
   Homepage polish (Oct 2026): CTA with audit form, testimonials,
   founder, phone hero
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.wc-cta{padding-block:70px 80px;background:#fff;}
.wc-cta-box{position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,.9fr);gap:48px;align-items:center;padding:56px;border-radius:30px;color:#fff;
  background:radial-gradient(70% 90% at 100% 0%,rgba(255,92,38,.55) 0%,rgba(255,92,38,0) 60%),radial-gradient(60% 80% at 0% 100%,rgba(255,122,61,.22) 0%,rgba(255,122,61,0) 60%),#141110;
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px -40px rgba(60,20,5,.55);}
.wc-cta-box::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:28px 28px;pointer-events:none;}
.wc-cta-box > *{position:relative;z-index:1;min-width:0;}
.wc-cta-copy .eyebrow{color:#FF8A57;}
.wc-cta-copy h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,48px);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:12px 0 16px;}
.wc-cta-copy h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--orange);}
.wc-cta-copy > p{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#CFC6BF;max-width:48ch;margin:0 0 22px;}
.wc-cta-points{list-style:none;margin:0 0 28px;padding:0;display:grid;gap:11px;}
.wc-cta-points li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:#F3ECE6;}
.wc-cta-points li::before{content:"✓";width:22px;height:22px;flex:0 0 auto;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:#141110;background:#FF7A3D;}
.wc-cta-person{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
.wc-cta-person img{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);background:#fff;}
.wc-cta-person b{display:block;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#fff;}
.wc-cta-person span{display:block;font-size:12.5px;color:#A9A09A;}
.wc-cta-person a{display:inline-block;margin-top:3px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#FF8A57;text-decoration:none;}
.wc-cta-person a:hover{color:#fff;}
.wc-cta-card{background:#fff;color:var(--text);border-radius:22px;padding:30px 28px 24px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.6);}
.wc-cta-card h3{font-size:22px;margin:0 0 4px;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.wc-cta-card-sub{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-muted);margin:0 0 18px;}
.wc-cta-fields{display:grid;gap:12px;}
.wc-cta-form .form-control{height:52px;border-radius:14px;padding:0 18px;background:#FBF7F4;border:1px solid #EDE3DB;font-size:14.5px;}
.wc-cta-form .form-control:focus{background:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,75,18,.55);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,75,18,.14);}
.wc-cta-form .form-control.is-invalid{border-color:#D93A12;background-image:none;}
.wc-cta-form .wc-field-error{margin-left:6px;}
.wc-cta-submit{width:100%;height:54px;border:0;cursor:pointer;justify-content:center;margin-top:4px;}
.wc-cta-submit[disabled]{opacity:.7;cursor:not-allowed;}
.wc-cta-wa{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;margin-top:14px;padding:12px;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid #E5DCD4;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#128C3E;text-decoration:none;transition:background .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;}
.wc-cta-wa:hover{background:#F1FBF4;border-color:#BFE8CC;color:#0F7A35;}
.wa-ic{width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;position:relative;}
.wa-ic::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:5px;top:4px;width:8px;height:8px;border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:50%;border-bottom-left-radius:0;}

/* ---------- Testimonials: two large cards ---------- */
.testi--feature{padding-block:60px;}
.testi--feature .testi-intro h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);}
.testi--feature .testi-track .testi-card{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 18px)/2);}
.testi--feature .testi-card{position:relative;padding:30px 30px 26px;border-radius:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFFFF 0%,#FFF9F5 100%);transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease;}
.testi--feature .testi-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 22px 44px -22px rgba(60,25,8,.3);}
.testi--feature .testi-card .q{width:30px;height:30px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.testi--feature .testi-card p{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:#1D1D1F;margin:0 0 24px;flex:1;}
.testi--feature .testi-person{padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);}
.testi--feature .testi-person .who b{font-size:14.5px;}
.testi-logo{position:absolute;right:26px;top:26px;height:34px;width:auto;opacity:.85;}
.avatar-img{object-fit:cover;width:44px;height:44px;border:2px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--border);}
.testi-logo{max-width:110px;object-fit:contain;}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .testi--feature{padding-block:44px;}
  .testi--feature .testi-track .testi-card{flex-basis:88%;}
  .testi--feature .testi-card{padding:24px 22px 20px;}
  .testi--feature .testi-card p{font-size:16.5px;}
}

/* ---------- Founder: photo only (no side list) ---------- */
.founder-photo-solo{display:block;}
.founder-photo-solo .founder-photo{max-width:340px;margin-inline:auto;}
.founder-photo-solo::before{left:-6%;width:112%;}

/* ---------- CTA + hero on tablets/phones ---------- */
@media (max-width:991.98px){
  .wc-cta{padding-block:48px 56px;}
  .wc-cta-box{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;padding:40px 28px;}
}
@media (max-width:767.98px){
  /* hero: tighter on phones, stats sit right under the buttons */
  .wc-hero-visual{min-height:0;flex-direction:column;padding-top:8px;}
  .wc-note,.wc-arrow{display:none!important;}
  .wc-whistle-photo{width:190px;max-width:60%;}
  .wc-stats{position:relative;left:auto;right:auto;bottom:auto;margin-top:-6px;width:100%;}
  .wc-cta{padding-block:36px 44px;}
  .wc-cta-box{padding:32px 20px 22px;border-radius:24px;gap:26px;}
  .wc-cta-copy h2{font-size:30px;}
  .wc-cta-card{padding:24px 18px 18px;border-radius:18px;}
  .testi-logo{height:28px;right:20px;top:22px;}
}

/* Speed (LCP): hero heading + intro are visible on first paint; they still slide up gently */
@keyframes wcRise{from{transform:translateY(22px);}to{transform:none;}}
.wc-hero h1,.wc-hero-copy p.lead{opacity:1;animation:wcRise .7s ease-out both;}
.wc-whistle-photo{opacity:1;animation:wcFloat 6s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.wc-hero h1,.wc-hero-copy p.lead{animation:none;}}

/* ---------- Home: proof / results section (dark band for contrast) ---------- */
.wc-proof{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#111111;color:#fff;padding-block:84px;}
.wc-proof::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:620px;height:620px;right:-160px;top:-220px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,75,18,.22),rgba(255,75,18,0) 68%);pointer-events:none;}
.wc-proof::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:420px;height:420px;left:-180px;bottom:-240px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,122,61,.12),rgba(255,122,61,0) 70%);pointer-events:none;}
.wc-proof .container{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.wc-proof .eyebrow{color:var(--orange-2);}
.wc-proof h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,36px);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:10px 0 16px;max-width:520px;}
.wc-proof h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--orange-2);}
.wc-proof-lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.68);font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 26px;max-width:500px;}
.wc-proof-stats{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 26px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;}
.wc-proof-stats li{padding:18px 20px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);}
.wc-proof-stats li:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);}
.wc-proof-stats li:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);}
.wc-proof-stats strong{display:block;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(24px,2.3vw,30px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff;line-height:1.05;}
.wc-proof-stats li:first-child strong{color:var(--orange-2);}
.wc-proof-stats span{display:block;margin-top:6px;font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.58);line-height:1.35;}
.wc-proof .link-arrow{color:var(--orange-2);}
.wc-proof .link-arrow:hover{color:#fff;}
.wc-proof-shot{margin:0;background:#fff;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08),0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55);}
.wc-proof-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:11px 14px;background:#F4F5F7;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E8EB;}
.wc-proof-bar i{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#D5D8DD;}
.wc-proof-bar i:nth-child(1){background:#FF5F57;}.wc-proof-bar i:nth-child(2){background:#FEBC2E;}.wc-proof-bar i:nth-child(3){background:#28C840;}
.wc-proof-bar b{margin-left:8px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;color:#5F6670;}
.wc-proof-shot a{display:block;}
.wc-proof-shot img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;}
.wc-proof-cap{margin:14px 2px 0;font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}
@media (max-width:991.98px){.wc-proof{padding-block:60px;}.wc-proof::before{width:420px;height:420px;right:-200px;}}
@media (max-width:575.98px){.wc-proof-stats li{padding:14px 14px;}}

/* ===== Process steps v2 (Oct 2026): modern icons, equal cards ===== */
.process-grid{align-items:stretch;}
.process-panel{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
.process-panel .btn-accent{align-self:flex-start;}
.steps-wrap{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
.steps{list-style:none;margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;align-items:stretch;padding:28px max(32px,calc((100vw - 1240px)/2 + 32px)) 28px 40px;counter-reset:none;}
.steps .step{position:relative;text-align:left;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border:1px solid #F0E2D8;border-radius:16px;padding:16px 14px 18px;min-width:0;transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease,border-color .3s ease;}
.steps .step:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 36px -20px rgba(60,25,8,.35);border-color:rgba(255,75,18,.35);}
.steps .step:not(:last-child)::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:36px;right:-13px;width:12px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,75,18,.45),rgba(255,75,18,.15));}
.step-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:14px;}
.step-ico{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FF4B12,#FF7A3D);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 8px 18px -8px rgba(255,75,18,.6);}
.step-n{font-family:'Montserrat','Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:22px;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#F3DDD1;line-height:1;}
.step-when{display:inline-block;align-self:flex-start;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);background:#FFF1EA;border-radius:999px;padding:4px 9px;}
.step-title{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1D1D1F;margin:10px 0 6px;line-height:1.3;}
.steps .step .sdesc{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--text-muted);margin:0;}
@media (max-width:1199.98px){ .steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));} .steps .step::after{display:none;} }
@media (max-width:991.98px){ .steps{padding:30px 24px;} }
@media (max-width:767.98px){
  .steps{display:flex;gap:14px;padding:4px 24px 6px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;}
  .steps .step{flex:0 0 82%;scroll-snap-align:center;padding:20px;}
  .step-title{font-size:17px;}
  .steps .step .sdesc{font-size:14px;}
}

/* ===== One CTA colour everywhere (Oct 2026) ===== */
.btn-accent,.wc-btn-primary,.cx-btn-accent,.wc-topbar-cta,.sx-sticky a.go{background:#FF4B12!important;border-color:#FF4B12!important;color:#fff!important;}
.btn-accent:hover,.wc-btn-primary:hover,.cx-btn-accent:hover,.wc-topbar-cta:hover,.sx-sticky a.go:hover{background:#E83D17!important;border-color:#E83D17!important;color:#fff!important;}
.cta-band{background:#111111;}
.cta-band .btn-accent{box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(255,75,18,.35);}
@media (max-width:767.98px){ .sx-sticky{grid-template-columns:.8fr 1fr 1.6fr!important;} .sx-sticky a.go{font-size:13px;} }

/* ===== CTA banner (Oct 2026): replaces the old orange cta-band ===== */
.wcb-wrap{background:var(--cream-soft,#F7F3ED);padding-block:56px;}
.wcb{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px;padding:48px 56px;border-radius:22px;background:#0E0B0A;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(40,14,4,.55);}
.wcb{background:#0E0B0A url("../../images/banners/cta-stage.webp") center/cover no-repeat;}
.wcb::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,7,6,.9) 0%,rgba(10,7,6,.72) 45%,rgba(10,7,6,.4) 100%),linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(10,7,6,.35),rgba(10,7,6,0) 60%);}
@media (max-width:991.98px){ .wcb{background-image:url("../../images/banners/cta-stage-m.webp");} .wcb::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,7,6,.82) 0%,rgba(10,7,6,.7) 55%,rgba(10,7,6,.85) 100%);} }
.wcb-copy{min-width:0;}
.wcb-eyebrow{display:block;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF4B12;margin-bottom:12px;}
.wcb h2{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,48px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px;}
.wcb h2 span{color:#FF4B12;white-space:nowrap;}
.wcb p{font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,20px);color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);margin:0;}
.wcb-action{flex:0 0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:16px;}
.wcb .wcb-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;min-width:300px;height:64px;margin:0;padding:0 34px;border-radius:14px;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;}
.wcb .wcb-btn span{transition:transform .25s ease;}
.wcb .wcb-btn:hover span{transform:translateX(4px);}
.wcb-trust{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;}
.wcb-trust li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:13.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);padding:0 14px;}
.wcb-trust li+li{border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);}
.wcb-trust svg{color:#fff;opacity:.85;flex-shrink:0;}
@media (max-width:991.98px){
  .wcb{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:36px 28px;gap:26px;}
  .wcb-action{align-items:stretch;width:100%;}
  .wcb .wcb-btn{min-width:0;width:100%;height:58px;font-size:17px;}
  .wcb-trust{justify-content:flex-start;}
  .wcb-trust li{padding:4px 12px 4px 0;}
  .wcb-trust li+li{border-left:0;}
}
@media (max-width:575.98px){ .wcb-wrap{padding-block:36px;} .wcb-eyebrow{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.24em;} .wcb-trust li{font-size:12.5px;} }