/* VALO Technologies — Shared Styles */

/* VALO design system (Nov 2026): dark navy, orange, white.
   Legacy variable names are kept so existing pages and their inline styles keep working:
   --blue / --accent / --pa-orange hold the orange accent, tuned per surface for contrast. */
:root {
  --navy-950: #071022;
  --navy-900: #0B1526;
  --navy-800: #11203A;
  --navy-700: #1A2D4D;
  --orange: #F26B1F;
  --orange-hi: #FF8A4C;
  --orange-ink: #B8470F;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --paper: #F3F5F8;
  --on-dark: #FFFFFF;
  --on-dark-2: #A9B6C8;
  --on-dark-3: #8C9AB0;
  --rule-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);

  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-elev: #F3F5F8;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --line: #DCE1E8;
  --line-strong: #C3CBD6;
  --ink: #0B1526;
  --ink-dim: #3B4A60;
  --ink-mute: #56657B;
  --blue: #B8470F;
  --blue-glow: #B8470F;
  --accent: #B8470F;
  --pa-orange: #B8470F;
  --pa-orange-dim: rgba(242, 107, 31, 0.08);
  --success: #1F7A5C;
  --danger: #B42318;
  --rust: #F26B1F;
  --rust-hover: #FF8A4C;
  --rust-light: #F26B1F;
  --navy: #0B1526;
  --navy-2: #11203A;
  --navy-deep: #071022;
  --display: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, monospace;
  --container: 1200px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

/* --- Skip link (accessibility) --- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--bg);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 9999;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* --- Grid Background --- */
#grid-bg {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* --- Layout --- */
.container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

main { padding-top: 80px; }

section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

section.tight { padding: 64px 0; }

/* --- Navigation --- */
nav.topnav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 18px 0;
  background: rgba(6, 9, 15, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

nav.topnav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(6, 9, 15, 0.92);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border: 2px solid var(--blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.brand-mark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--blue);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.brand:hover .brand-mark { background: var(--blue); color: var(--bg); }

.brand-text {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-text span { color: var(--blue); }

.brand-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--blue);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--ink); }

.nav-links a.active::after,
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--bg) !important;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 2px solid var(--blue);
  transition: all 0.25s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--blue) !important;
}

.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

.hamburger svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 2px solid var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--bg);
  transition: all 0.25s;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--body);
  line-height: 1;
}

.btn:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-orange {
  background: var(--pa-orange);
  border-color: var(--pa-orange);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-orange:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--pa-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(250, 88, 45, 0.35);
}

.btn-lg { padding: 15px 32px; font-size: 14px; }

/* --- Section Typography --- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--blue);
}

.eyebrow.orange { color: var(--pa-orange); }
.eyebrow.orange::before { background: var(--pa-orange); }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-sub {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 17px;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 0 52px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- Hero (home) --- */
.hero {
  min-height: auto;
  padding: 64px 0 88px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%; right: -8%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10%; left: -8%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250,88,45,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--pa-orange);
  background: var(--pa-orange-dim);
  color: var(--pa-orange);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-tag .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--pa-orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--pa-orange);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 82px);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
  color: var(--blue-glow);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.trust-divider {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.trust-frameworks {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* --- Page Hero (interior pages) --- */
.page-hero {
  padding: 72px 0 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-elev) 0%, var(--bg) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%; right: -5%;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.breadcrumb {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--blue); }

.breadcrumb span { margin: 0 6px; }

.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 68px);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.page-hero-sub {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Prose (long-form content) --- */
.prose { max-width: 780px; }

.prose h2 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 56px 0 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.prose h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }

.prose h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
}

.prose p {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.prose strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

.prose ul, .prose ol {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.prose ul li, .prose ol li {
  padding: 6px 0 6px 24px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.prose ul li::before {
  content: '▸';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--pa-orange);
  font-size: 11px;
  top: 10px;
}

.prose ol { counter-reset: item; }
.prose ol li { counter-increment: item; }

.prose ol li::before {
  content: counter(item) '.';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  top: 8px;
}

/* --- Service / Industry Cards --- */
.card-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.card-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.card-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.svc-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
}

.svc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--pa-orange));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.svc-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.svc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.svc-card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.svc-card-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.svc-card:hover .svc-card-icon {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--bg);
  border-color: var(--blue);
}

.svc-card-title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.svc-card-desc {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.svc-card-link {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.svc-card-link::after { content: ' →'; }

/* --- Included list (checkmarks) --- */
.included-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.included-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.included-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--success);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* --- Tier cards --- */
.tier-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.tier-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.tier-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px; height: 100%;
  background: var(--blue);
}

.tier-name {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.tier-desc {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- FAQ accordion --- */
.faq-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-question svg {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  color: var(--blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 32px 20px 0;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer { display: block; }

/* --- Methodology steps --- */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.step {
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.step:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.step:hover { background: var(--bg-elev); }

.step-num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 56px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--pa-orange);
  opacity: 0.3;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.step-desc {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Why VALO feature blocks --- */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.feature-block {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.feature-block::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--blue);
}

.feature-title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.feature-desc {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- CTA section --- */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg-elev) 50%, var(--bg) 100%);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(59,130,246,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 17px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-section .btn { position: relative; }

/* --- Contact form --- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin: 32px 0 12px;
}

.contact-info h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.contact-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.contact-line svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--pa-orange); flex-shrink: 0; }

.contact-line a { color: var(--ink-dim); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.contact-line a:hover { color: var(--blue); }

.contact-info ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 12px 0 0;
}

.contact-info li {
  padding: 5px 0 5px 20px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.contact-info li::before {
  content: '▸';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 11px;
  top: 8px;
}

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-form-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; left: 0;
  width: 80px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--pa-orange);
}

.form-row { margin-bottom: 18px; }

.form-row label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-row input,
.form-row select,
.form-row textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.form-row input:focus,
.form-row select:focus,
.form-row textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
}

.form-row textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }

.form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  font-size: 14px;
  border: 2px solid var(--blue);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--bg);
  font-family: var(--body);
  transition: all 0.25s;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.form-submit:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--blue);
}

/* --- Footer --- */
footer {
  background: #04070c;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 56px 0 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 24px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 2px;
}

.footer-brand-name span { color: var(--blue); }

.footer-brand-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-brand a {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-brand a:hover { color: var(--blue); }

.social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.social-link:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.social-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 8px; }

.footer-col a {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--blue); }

.footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-badge-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-badge-label {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.footer-cert-img {
  height: 26px;
  width: auto;
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: grayscale(30%);
  transition: opacity 0.2s, filter 0.2s;
}

.footer-cert-img:hover { opacity: 1; filter: grayscale(0%); }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
}

.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--blue); }

/* --- Insights cards --- */
.coming-soon-box {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 64px 32px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px dashed var(--line-strong);
}

.coming-soon-box p {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

/* --- Credentials --- */
.cred-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.cred-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

.cred-card:hover { border-color: var(--pa-orange); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.cred-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.1);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cred-badge.orange {
  color: var(--pa-orange);
  background: var(--pa-orange-dim);
  border-color: var(--pa-orange);
}

.cred-code {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cred-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.cred-issuer {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- Framework tags --- */
.framework-block { margin-bottom: 28px; }

.framework-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.tag-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

/* --- Timeline --- */
.timeline {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-left: 28px;
}

.tl-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}

.tl-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }

.tl-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -34px; top: 8px;
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--bg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--blue);
}

.tl-year {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--pa-orange);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tl-role {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.tl-org { color: var(--ink-mute); font-size: 14px; }

/* --- Reveal animation ---
   Safe fallback: content stays visible when JavaScript is blocked or delayed.
   When JS is available, the inline script adds .js to <html> and animation is enabled. --- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
/* --- Brand logo (header) --- */
.brand-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .brand-logo {
    height: 36px;
  }
}
.js .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Industry word cycler */
.industry-cycle {
  display: inline;
}
.industry-word {
  display: none;
  color: var(--pa-orange);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.industry-word.active {
  display: inline;
}

/* Stats row */
.stats-row {
  padding: 48px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pa-orange);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.stat-suffix {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  color: var(--pa-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.stat-number2 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 28px);
  color: var(--pa-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Framework scrolling strip */
.framework-strip {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.framework-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
}
.framework-strip:hover .framework-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.framework-item {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.framework-sep {
  color: var(--pa-orange);
  font-size: 14px;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .stat-item:last-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .industry-cycle { min-width: 160px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-item { border-right: none !important; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .stat-item:first-child { border-top: none; }
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .card-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .card-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .step { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .step:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .step:nth-child(even) { border-right: 0; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .hero {
    padding: 96px 0 56px;
    min-height: auto;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .card-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-card[style*="span 2"] { grid-column: auto !important; }
  .step { border-right: 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .step:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(6, 9, 15, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    gap: 24px;
    z-index: 99;
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a { font-size: 16px; }
  .hamburger { display: block; }
  .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 24px; }
  .tier-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* Footer email signup */
.footer-signup {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 32px 0;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
}
.footer-signup-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.footer-signup-text h4 {
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.footer-signup-text p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.footer-signup-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-signup-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.footer-signup-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
}
.footer-signup-form button {
  padding: 12px 22px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-signup-form button:hover {
  background: var(--blue-hover, var(--blue));
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}
.footer-signup-form button:disabled {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}
.signup-msg {
  flex-basis: 100%;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  min-height: 18px;
}
.signup-msg-ok {
  color: #4ade80;
}
.signup-msg-err {
  color: #ff4444;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .footer-signup-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .footer-signup-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .footer-signup-form input[type="email"],
  .footer-signup-form button {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* VALO Technology Partner Showcase — scoped addition to the existing design */
.partner-showcase { background: var(--bg); }
.partner-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:22px; margin-top:32px; }
.partner-card { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(150px,38%) minmax(0,1fr); background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line-strong); overflow:hidden; min-width:0; }
.partner-logo-panel { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:#fff; padding:28px 24px; min-height:225px; }
.partner-logo-panel img { display:block; width:100%; max-width:220px; max-height:172px; object-fit:contain; }
.partner-card-content { padding:30px 26px; min-width:0; }
.partner-kicker { display:inline-block; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); padding:5px 9px; margin-bottom:16px; font-family:var(--mono); color:var(--blue); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:1.15px; text-transform:uppercase; }
.partner-name { font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(25px,2.4vw,33px); letter-spacing:.5px; line-height:1.1; color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 14px; }
.partner-card-content p { font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:var(--ink-dim); margin:0; }
.partner-note { font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-mute); line-height:1.7; margin-top:20px; }
.partner-note a { color:var(--blue); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }
.gov-id-card { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:22px; margin:18px 0 0; padding:22px 26px; background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.gov-id-card > div { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; flex:1 1 210px; }
.gov-id-label { color:var(--ink-mute); font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }
.gov-id-card strong { color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--mono); font-size:18px; letter-spacing:.8px; overflow-wrap:anywhere; }
@media (max-width:1100px) {
  .partner-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .partner-card { grid-template-columns: minmax(180px,35%) minmax(0,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:640px) {
  .partner-card { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .partner-logo-panel { min-height:205px; }
  .partner-logo-panel img { max-height:150px; }
  .partner-card-content { padding:26px 22px; }
  .gov-id-card { padding:20px; gap:18px; }
}

/* Phase 1: reseller sourcing and quote CTA; keep manufacturer badges unchanged */
.partner-resale-actions { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:28px; padding:22px 26px; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:var(--bg-card); }
.partner-distributor { flex:1 1 280px; }
.partner-distributor-label { display:block; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:1px; color:var(--blue); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px; }
.partner-distributor p { margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--ink-dim); }
.partner-distributor strong { color:var(--ink); }
.partner-resale-actions .btn { white-space:normal; text-align:center; }
.product-quote-hint { margin:9px 0 0; padding:12px 14px; background:var(--bg-card); border-left:3px solid var(--blue); color:var(--ink-dim); line-height:1.6; font-size:13px; }
.product-quote-hint[hidden] { display:none; }
@media (max-width:720px) { .partner-resale-actions { padding:20px; } .partner-resale-actions .btn { width:100%; } }

/* Founder experience — credentials from previous employment, not VALO client claims */
.experience-project-tag { display:block; font-family:var(--mono); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.5px; color:var(--blue); font-size:11px; margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.7; }
.experience-disclaimer-compact { margin:20px 0 0; font-size:12px; line-height:1.75; color:var(--ink-dim); }
.experience-disclosure { padding:20px 24px; margin:0 0 34px; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); border-left:4px solid var(--blue); background:var(--bg-card); max-width:900px; }
.experience-disclosure p { color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; margin:9px 0 0; }
.experience-read { max-width:940px; }
.experience-read .prose { max-width:850px; }
.experience-read h2 { margin-top:34px; }
.experience-read h3 { margin-top:22px; }
.experience-read ul, .experience-read ol { padding-left:26px; color:var(--ink-dim); }
.experience-read li { padding-left:4px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.experience-read strong { color:var(--ink); }
.experience-details { display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:22px 0 30px; }
.experience-detail { border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:var(--bg-card); font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--ink-dim); padding:8px 12px; line-height:1.5; }
.experience-credential-line { margin:25px 0 0; font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-dim); }
@media (max-width:640px) { .experience-disclosure { padding:18px; } .experience-detail { width:100%; } }

/* Phase 3: substantiated founder experience and visible professional credentials */
.hero-founder-credentials { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:23px 0 15px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--ink-dim); }
.hero-credentials-label { text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.9px; color:var(--ink-mute); margin-right:6px; font-size:10px; }
.hero-founder-credentials a { color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--blue); }
.hero-founder-credentials a:hover,.hero-founder-credentials a:focus-visible { color:var(--blue-glow); }
.proof-stats { padding:38px 0 30px; }
.proof-stats-heading { font-size:11px; margin:0 0 12px; color:var(--ink-dim); }
.proof-stats .stats-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); }
.proof-stats .stat-item { padding:17px 25px; }
.proof-stats .stat-label { line-height:1.6; letter-spacing:.35px; text-transform:none; }
.proof-stats-note { margin:16px 0 0; text-align:center; color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:12px; line-height:1.8; }
.proof-stats-note a,.founder-credentials a { color:var(--blue-glow); text-underline-offset:3px; }
.founder-credentials { margin:0 0 25px; color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; }
.founder-credentials strong { color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; }
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .proof-stats .stats-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .proof-stats .stat-item { border-right:0!important; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
  .proof-stats .stat-item:first-child { border-top:0; }
  .proof-stats .stat-item:nth-child(3) { border-right:0!important; }
  .hero-founder-credentials { gap:7px; }
}

/* Homepage compact partner band (replaces full partner showcase on index) */
.partner-band { padding:44px 0; background:var(--bg); }
.partner-band-inner { display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr); gap:36px; align-items:center; padding:26px 28px; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:var(--bg-card); }
.partner-band-logos { display:flex; gap:12px; }
.partner-band-logos img { width:96px; height:96px; object-fit:contain; background:#fff; padding:10px; display:block; }
.partner-band-title { font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(22px,2.2vw,28px); letter-spacing:.5px; line-height:1.15; color:var(--ink); margin:6px 0 10px; }
.partner-band-copy p { margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--ink-dim); }
.partner-band-links { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px 22px; margin-top:12px!important; }
.partner-band-links a { color:var(--blue-glow); font-size:13px; text-underline-offset:3px; }
@media (max-width:720px) { .partner-band-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; padding:22px 20px; } .partner-band-logos img { width:80px; height:80px; } }


/* =====================================================================
   VALO SYSTEM LAYER (Nov 2026): dark navy, orange, white.
   Replaces the Oct 2026 light-theme layer. Regular-weight display type,
   small mono labels, square corners, thin rules, dark-to-light rhythm.
   ===================================================================== */

:root { --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px); }
::selection { background: var(--orange); color: var(--navy-900); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--orange); outline-offset: 3px; }
.skip-link { background: var(--orange); color: var(--navy-900); }
#grid-bg { display: none !important; }
body { background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--body); }
a { color: var(--accent); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.container { max-width: var(--container); padding: 0 var(--gutter); }

/* Dark bands flip the legacy variables so inline-styled content reads on navy. */
nav.topnav, .page-hero, .cta-section, .navy-band {
  --ink: #FFFFFF;
  --ink-dim: #C9D2DF;
  --ink-mute: var(--on-dark-2);
  --line: var(--rule-dark);
  --line-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  --blue: var(--orange);
  --blue-glow: var(--orange);
  --accent: var(--orange);
  --pa-orange: var(--orange);
  --bg-card: var(--navy-800);
  --bg-elev: var(--navy-800);
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Navigation */
nav.topnav, nav.topnav.scrolled {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 21, 38, 0.94);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
}
main { padding-top: 0; }
.nav-inner { min-height: 72px; }
.brand-logo { height: 38px; }
.nav-links { gap: 30px; }
.nav-links a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 0;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #D5DCE6;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: #FFFFFF; }
.nav-links a::after { bottom: 6px; background: var(--orange); }
.nav-cta, .nav-links a.nav-cta {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: 0;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nav-cta:hover, .nav-links a.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--orange) !important; color: var(--navy-900) !important; }
.hamburger { position: relative; width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 8px; color: #FFFFFF; }
.hamburger svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] svg { visibility: hidden; }
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"]::before,
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"]::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 11px;
  right: 11px;
  top: 21px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"]::after { transform: rotate(-45deg); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  /* backdrop-filter would make the nav the containing block of the fixed menu panel and clip it */
  nav.topnav, nav.topnav.scrolled { background: var(--navy-900); -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none; }
  .hamburger { display: block; }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 8px var(--gutter) 32px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: var(--navy-900);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
    border-bottom: 0;
    z-index: 99;
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); }
  .nav-links li:last-child { margin-top: 24px; border-bottom: 0; }
  .nav-links a { display: block; padding: 18px 0; font-size: 13px; }
  .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
  .nav-links a.nav-cta { padding: 16px; text-align: center; }
  body:has(.nav-links.open) { overflow: hidden; }
}

/* Typography: regular-weight display, tight tracking, small mono labels */
.section-title, .hero h1, .page-hero h1, .prose h2, .prose h3,
.svc-card-title, .tier-name, .step-title, .feature-title, .cta-section h2,
.contact-info h3, .cred-code, .framework-block h3, .partner-name,
.partner-band-title, .footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--display);
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.page-hero h1 { max-width: 16em; font-size: clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 76px); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.section-title, .cta-section h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.035em; }
.prose h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.svc-card-title, .tier-name, .step-title { font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 600; }
.feature-title { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; }
.contact-info h3 { font-size: 19px; color: var(--ink); }
.cred-code { font-size: 19px; }
.framework-block h3 { font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink); }
.eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--accent); }
.eyebrow::before { display: none; }

/* Interior page hero: the dark opening of every page */
.page-hero {
  padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 128px) 0 clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px);
  background: radial-gradient(80% 120% at 85% 0%, #14294B 0%, var(--navy-900) 55%);
  border-bottom: 0;
}
.page-hero::before { display: none; }
.page-hero-sub { max-width: 38em; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.6vw, 20px); color: var(--on-dark-2); }
.breadcrumb { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--on-dark-3); }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--on-dark-3); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #FFFFFF; }

/* Buttons: solid orange primary with navy text (6:1), thin-framed secondary */
.btn, .form-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border: 1px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: 0;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn:hover, .form-submit:hover { background: var(--orange-hi); border-color: var(--orange-hi); color: var(--navy-900); box-shadow: none; }
.btn-lg { min-height: 52px; padding: 16px 26px; font-size: 13px; }
.btn-secondary { background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-secondary:hover { background: transparent; border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); box-shadow: none; }
.btn-orange { background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); color: var(--navy-900); }
.btn-orange:hover { background: var(--orange-hi); border-color: var(--orange-hi); color: var(--navy-900); box-shadow: none; }

/* Cards and blocks: square corners, thin rules */
.svc-card, .tier-card, .feature-block, .cred-card, .contact-form-wrap,
.partner-card, .gov-id-card, .partner-resale-actions, .partner-band-inner,
.experience-disclosure, .coming-soon-box, .included-list li,
.cred-badge, .tag, .trust-badge, .partner-kicker, .partner-logo-panel { border-radius: 0; }
.svc-card { border-color: var(--line); }
.svc-card::before, .tier-card::before, .feature-block::before, .contact-form-wrap::before { display: none; }
.svc-card:hover { border-color: var(--ink); transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
.svc-card-icon { border: 0; border-radius: 0; background: var(--navy-900); color: #FFFFFF; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-card-icon { background: var(--orange); color: var(--navy-900); }
.svc-card-link { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.svc-card-link::after { content: ''; }
.svc-card-desc { font-size: 15px; }
.experience-disclosure { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.cred-card:hover { border-color: var(--ink); }
.cred-badge { background: var(--pa-orange-dim); border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.trust-badge { background: var(--pa-orange-dim); border-color: var(--line-strong); color: var(--ink); }

/* Methodology steps */
.steps-grid { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.step { padding: 28px 28px 8px 0; background: transparent; border-right: 0; }
.step:hover { background: transparent; }
.step-num { margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 13px; color: var(--accent); opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .step, .step:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; } }

.stat-number, .stat-suffix, .stat-number2 { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--ink); }

/* Closing CTA band: dark, editorial, left-aligned */
.cta-section {
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 144px) 0;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  border: 0;
  text-align: left;
}
.cta-section::before, .hero::before, .hero::after { display: none; }
.cta-section h2 { max-width: 15em; }
.cta-section p { max-width: 36em; margin: 0 0 32px; color: var(--on-dark-2); }

/* Forms */
.form-row label { font-family: var(--body); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; color: var(--ink); }
.form-row input, .form-row select, .form-row textarea, .footer-signup-form input[type="email"] {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.form-row input:focus, .form-row select:focus, .form-row textarea:focus, .footer-signup-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  border-color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 107, 31, 0.28);
}
.footer-signup-form button { background: var(--orange); border-radius: 0; color: var(--navy-900); }
.signup-msg-ok { color: #1F7A5C; }
.signup-msg-err { color: #B42318; }
.product-quote-hint { border-left-color: var(--orange); border-radius: 0; }
.tl-item::before { background: var(--orange); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--orange); }

/* Footer: the light closing chapter, with an oversized pale wordmark */
footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 128px) 0 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
footer::after {
  content: "VALO";
  content: "VALO" / "";
  display: block;
  margin-top: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 8vw, 130px);
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(110px, 27vw, 400px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 0.8;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  text-align: center;
  color: #DCE2EA;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
/* The tagline from the logo, spaced out beneath the wordmark. */
footer::before {
  content: "TECHNOLOGIES";
  content: "TECHNOLOGIES" / "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: clamp(14px, 2.2vw, 36px);
  padding-left: 1em; /* balances the trailing letter-spacing so the word stays centred */
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: clamp(13px, 3.15vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 1em;
  text-align: center;
  color: #C9D2DE;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.footer-brand-name { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink); }
.footer-brand-name span { color: var(--orange); }
.footer-brand-tag { color: var(--ink-mute); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-dim); }
.footer-col h5 { margin: 0 0 18px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.footer-col a, .footer-brand a, .footer-bottom-links a, .social-link { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.footer-col a:hover, .footer-brand a:hover, .footer-bottom-links a:hover, .social-link:hover { color: var(--orange-ink); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; }
.footer-badges { border-color: var(--line); }
.footer-badge-label { color: var(--ink-mute); }
.footer-cert-img { height: 40px; padding: 4px; background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 0; opacity: 1; filter: none; }
.footer-bottom { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size: 11px; }

/* Partner band links */
.partner-band { background: transparent; }
.partner-band-links a, .proof-stats-note a, .founder-credentials a, .partner-note a { color: var(--accent); }

/* Motion: short, small, and off when the visitor asks for less */
.js .reveal { transform: translateY(12px); transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .framework-track { animation: none; }
}

/* Phone form readability and grid containment. */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-row input, .form-row select, .form-row textarea, .footer-signup-form input[type="email"] { font-size: 16px; min-height: 44px; max-width: 100%; }
  .contact-grid > *, .card-grid-2 > *, .card-grid-3 > *, .tier-grid > * { min-width: 0; }
  .prose { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
  .btn { white-space: normal; }
}

.framework-tag{display:inline-block;padding:5px 10px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong, var(--line));font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink)}