:root{
  --navy:#07111f;--navy2:#0b1b30;--navy3:#102a44;--ink:#111927;--text:#182033;--muted:#5d6878;
  --green:#00A896;--green2:#087f74;--gold:#B88B4A;--gold2:#e6bf72;--silver:#A7ADB8;--line:#e4e9f0;
  --bg:#f6f8fb;--white:#fff;--radius:16px;--shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(7,17,31,.13);
}
*{box-sizing:border-box} html{scroll-behavior:smooth} body{margin:0;font-family:Inter,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,"PingFang SC","Microsoft YaHei",sans-serif;color:var(--text);background:#fff;line-height:1.62} a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit} img{max-width:100%;display:block} .container{width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 40px));margin:0 auto}.narrow{width:min(920px,calc(100% - 40px));margin:0 auto}.skip{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:0;background:#fff;color:#000;padding:8px;z-index:999}.skip:focus{left:10px;top:10px}.accent{color:var(--gold2)}
/* Header - prototype style */
.header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:80;background:rgba(7,17,31,.98);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}.nav{height:88px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:22px}.brand img{width:250px;max-height:58px;object-fit:contain}.links{display:flex;gap:30px;align-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:15px;font-weight:640}.links a{opacity:.92;position:relative}.links a:hover,.links a.active{color:var(--gold2);opacity:1}.links a.active:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-18px;height:2px;background:var(--gold2)}.top-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00a896,#0cc7bb);color:#fff!important;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 20px;font-weight:800;box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(0,168,150,.24)}.lang{font-weight:800}.menu{display:none;background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 12px}
/* Hero - based on provided prototype */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:520px;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#06101c 0%,#0a192b 48%,#163c61 100%);overflow:hidden}.hero:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 58% 0%,rgba(0,168,150,.20),transparent 28%),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(3,10,18,.92),rgba(6,16,28,.78) 48%,rgba(12,31,52,.42));z-index:1}.hero:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:38%;right:-18%;bottom:-170px;height:350px;border-top:2px solid rgba(184,139,74,.8);border-radius:50%;transform:rotate(-5deg);z-index:2}.hero-skyline{position:absolute;right:0;bottom:0;width:58%;height:100%;background:url('/assets/toronto-skyline.png') right bottom/contain no-repeat;opacity:.72;filter:contrast(1.1) saturate(1.15)}.hero-skyline:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#07111f 0%,transparent 42%)}.wave{position:absolute;right:-10%;bottom:-30px;width:58%;height:210px;opacity:.45;background:repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%,rgba(0,104,190,.8) 0 2px, transparent 2px 9px);border-radius:50%;transform:rotate(-6deg);z-index:2}.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:3;padding:76px 0 72px;max-width:720px}.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:14px;color:#c2fff7;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:18px}.eyebrow:before{content:"";width:44px;height:2px;background:var(--gold2)}h1{font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,66px);line-height:1.08;margin:0 0 24px;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-weight:900}.lead{font-size:clamp(17px,2vw,21px);color:#dfe8f2;margin:0 0 30px;max-width:780px}.actions{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 22px;font-weight:820;border:1px solid transparent;transition:.18s ease}.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}.btn.primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00A896,#0fc9bc);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 13px 26px rgba(0,168,150,.26)}.btn.dark{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}.btn.outline{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.48);color:#fff}.btn.light{background:#fff;border-color:var(--line);color:var(--ink)}.btn.gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),#d6ad65);color:#07111f}.hero-mini{display:flex;gap:26px;margin-top:36px;color:#cad7e5;font-size:13px}.hero-mini span{display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}.hero-mini span:before{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold2)}
/* Sections */
.section{padding:76px 0}.section.alt{background:var(--bg)}.section.dark{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#07111f 0%,#0b1828 100%);color:#fff}.section-head{text-align:center;margin:0 auto 36px;max-width:880px}.section-head.left{text-align:left;margin-left:0}.kicker{color:var(--green2);font-size:13px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase}.dark .kicker{color:#65fff1}h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);line-height:1.22;margin:8px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink)}.dark h2{color:#fff}.big{font-size:18px;color:var(--muted);margin:0}.dark .big{color:#d3deea}.grid{display:grid;gap:20px}.grid.two{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.grid.three{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.grid.four{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}.grid.six{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr)}.service-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:18px}.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(17,25,39,.045)}.card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.card h3{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;color:var(--ink)}.card p{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 16px}.card .link{color:var(--green2);font-weight:900}.service-card{text-align:center;min-height:260px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}.service-card .link{margin-top:auto}.icon{width:62px;height:62px;margin:0 auto 18px;border:1px solid rgba(0,168,150,.32);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--green2);font-size:23px;background:#fbffff}.icon.gold{border-color:rgba(184,139,74,.48);color:var(--gold)}.card-line{width:42px;height:2px;background:var(--line);margin:14px auto}.entry-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)}.entry{padding:28px 34px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16)}.entry:last-child{border-right:none}.entry .icon{margin:0 0 18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);color:var(--gold2);border-color:rgba(184,139,74,.65);border-radius:14px}.entry h3{font-size:22px;margin:0 0 10px;color:#fff}.entry p,.entry li{color:#d4dfeb}.entry ul{padding-left:18px}.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .92fr;gap:46px;align-items:start}.checklist{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:12px}.checklist li{position:relative;padding-left:30px}.checklist li:before{content:"✓";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;color:var(--green2);font-weight:900}.dark .checklist li:before{color:#65fff1}.steps{counter-reset:step}.step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:58px 1fr;gap:16px;margin-bottom:22px}.step:before{counter-increment:step;content:counter(step);width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#fff;color:var(--navy);border:2px solid var(--gold);font-weight:900}.notice{border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #ead5af;background:#fff8ec;color:#5c421d;padding:18px}.cta-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#07111f,#102d48);color:#fff;border-radius:26px;padding:40px;border:1px solid rgba(184,139,74,.38);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:24px;align-items:center}.cta-band:after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-120px;bottom:-160px;width:420px;height:300px;border-top:2px solid rgba(184,139,74,.5);border-radius:50%}.cta-band h2{color:#fff;margin:0 0 8px}.cta-band p{color:#d5dfeb;margin:0}.page-hero{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#07111f,#133655);color:#fff;padding:74px 0;overflow:hidden}.page-hero:after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-10%;bottom:-150px;width:58%;height:320px;border-top:2px solid rgba(184,139,74,.55);border-radius:50%;transform:rotate(-5deg)}.page-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1}.breadcrumb{font-size:14px;color:#c9d6e4;margin-bottom:18px}.breadcrumb a{color:#fff}.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,4.5vw,60px);max-width:920px}.page-hero .lead{max-width:920px}.tag{display:inline-block;background:#eefaf8;color:var(--green2);border:1px solid #cbeee9;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;margin:0 6px 8px 0}.dark .tag{background:rgba(0,168,150,.12);color:#9ffff8;border-color:rgba(0,168,150,.35)}.form-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}label{display:block;margin:14px 0 6px;font-weight:800}input,select,textarea{width:100%;border:1px solid #d8dee8;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 13px;font:inherit;background:#fff}textarea{min-height:132px}.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px}.qr{width:140px;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;padding:7px}.quote{font-size:21px;line-height:1.55;color:#162033;border-left:4px solid var(--gold);padding-left:18px;margin:0}.muted{color:var(--muted)}.dark .muted{color:#cbd7e5}.resource-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:270px}.resource-card .btn{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-start}
/* Footer */
.footer{background:#07111f;color:#d4deea;padding:56px 0 24px}.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;gap:30px}.footer-logo{width:236px;margin-bottom:16px}.footer h3{color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:17px}.footer a{display:block;color:#d4deea;margin:7px 0}.footer a:hover{color:var(--gold2)}.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-top:18px;margin-top:30px;color:#9cadbf;font-size:13px}.disclaimer{font-size:12px;color:#9cadbf;margin-top:12px;line-height:1.55}
@media(max-width:1100px){.service-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.grid.four{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}@media(max-width:940px){.nav{height:auto;padding:13px 0}.brand img{width:210px}.menu{display:block}.links{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;display:none;background:#07111f;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:18px 24px;gap:16px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}.links.open{display:flex}.links a.active:after{display:none}.hero-inner{padding:58px 0}.hero-skyline{opacity:.25;width:100%}.hero:before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(3,10,18,.96),rgba(6,16,28,.84))}.hero-mini{display:grid}.grid.two,.grid.three,.split,.entry-wrap,.cta-band,.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.entry{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16)}.entry:last-child{border-bottom:none}.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}@media(max-width:680px){.container,.narrow{width:min(100% - 28px,1180px)}.brand img{width:180px}.section{padding:56px 0}.service-row,.grid.four{grid-template-columns:1fr}.actions .btn{width:100%}.hero-mini{display:none}.cta-band{padding:28px}.footer-logo{width:200px}}


/* V4 uploaded hero image system */
.hero.hero-image{min-height:620px;background-position:center;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;}
.hero.hero-image:before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(3,10,18,.94) 0%,rgba(4,13,23,.78) 42%,rgba(4,13,23,.28) 100%);}
.hero.hero-image:after{left:0;right:0;bottom:-145px;height:330px;border-top:2px solid rgba(184,139,74,.72);opacity:.85;}
.hero.hero-image .hero-skyline{display:none;}
.hero.hero-image .wave{left:-10%;right:auto;width:62%;opacity:.28;}
.hero-home{background-image:url('/assets/hero/home-cross-market.jpg');}
.page-hero.hero-bg{min-height:380px;display:flex;align-items:center;background-position:center;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;padding:86px 0;}
.page-hero.hero-bg:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(3,10,18,.92) 0%,rgba(5,16,29,.78) 48%,rgba(5,16,29,.40) 100%);z-index:0;}
.page-hero.hero-bg:after{z-index:0;opacity:.72;}
.page-hero.hero-bg .container{z-index:1;}
.hero-services{background-image:url('/assets/hero/services-global-network.jpg');}
.hero-ai{background-image:url('/assets/hero/ai-visibility-dashboard.jpg');}
.hero-website{background-image:url('/assets/hero/website-credibility-review.jpg');}
.hero-market{background-image:url('/assets/hero/market-entry-bridge.jpg');}
.hero-connection{background-image:url('/assets/hero/commercial-connection-path.jpg');}
@media(max-width:940px){.hero.hero-image{min-height:auto;background-position:60% center}.hero.hero-image:before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(3,10,18,.96),rgba(6,16,28,.84))}.page-hero.hero-bg{min-height:320px;background-position:center}.page-hero.hero-bg:before{background:rgba(3,10,18,.76)}}


/* V5 homepage service icons */
.service-card .service-icon{
  width:90px;height:90px;margin:0 auto 18px;border-radius:24px;
  overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#07111f,#0d1b2b);border:1px solid rgba(184,139,74,.48);
  box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(7,17,31,.18), inset 0 0 24px rgba(0,168,150,.08);
  display:grid;place-items:center;padding:10px;
}
.service-card .service-icon img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block;}
.service-card:hover .service-icon{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(7,17,31,.24), inset 0 0 26px rgba(184,139,74,.12);transition:.18s ease;}
@media(max-width:680px){.service-card .service-icon{width:78px;height:78px;border-radius:20px;padding:8px}}


/* V7 Chinese homepage landing page refinements */
.zh-home-hero .hero-inner{max-width:760px}
.hero-support{margin:24px 0 0;color:#d5e3ef;max-width:720px;font-size:15px;border-left:3px solid var(--gold2);padding-left:16px}
.trust-strip{padding:34px 0;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.trust-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(17,25,39,.04)}
.trust-card h3{margin:0 0 8px;color:var(--green2);font-size:20px}
.trust-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted)}
.services-detail-grid .service-card{text-align:left;min-height:auto}
.services-detail-grid .service-card .service-icon{margin-left:0;margin-right:0}
.zh-service-card p{font-size:15px}
.service-note{background:#f8fbfc;border-left:3px solid var(--gold);padding:12px 14px;border-radius:10px;color:#415065!important}
.question-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:24px}
.question-row article{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:18px;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(17,25,39,.04)}
.entry-cards .entry-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);border:1px solid rgba(184,139,74,.36);border-radius:18px;padding:26px;box-shadow:inset 0 0 28px rgba(0,168,150,.05)}
.entry-cards .entry-card h3{color:#fff;margin:10px 0}
.entry-cards .entry-card p{color:#d4dfeb}
.entry-label{display:inline-flex;color:#07111f;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold2),var(--gold));border-radius:999px;padding:5px 11px;font-weight:900;font-size:12px}
.keywords{font-size:13px;color:#93fff5!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-top:14px}
.center-action{text-align:center;margin-top:28px}
.dark-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.dark-card h3{color:#fff}
.dark-card p,.dark-card li{color:#d4dfeb}
.faq-list{display:grid;gap:14px}
.faq-item{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:0 18px;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(17,25,39,.04)}
.faq-item summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:900;color:var(--ink);padding:18px 0;list-style:none}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-item summary:after{content:"+";float:right;color:var(--green2);font-weight:900}
.faq-item[open] summary:after{content:"–"}
.faq-item p{margin:0 0 18px;color:var(--muted)}
.cta-note{margin-top:14px!important;font-size:14px}
.cta-note a{color:#9ffff8;text-decoration:underline}
@media(max-width:940px){.services-detail-grid,.question-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hero-support{font-size:14px}.entry-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}}
/* Human-first blog article enhancements */
.article-meta{margin-top:18px;color:#d4dfeb;font-size:14px}
.article-next{margin:42px 0 30px;padding:24px;border-left:4px solid var(--gold);box-shadow:none}
.article-next h2,.article-related h2{font-size:26px;margin-top:0}
.article-next p{margin-bottom:12px}
.article-actions{margin-top:12px}
.article-related{margin:34px 0}
.related-card{box-shadow:none}
.related-card h3{font-size:18px;line-height:1.35}
.related-card p{font-size:15px}
.article-boundary{font-size:13px;line-height:1.65}
@media(max-width:940px){.article-related .grid.three{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* V8 real field photos and external-source proof modules */
.field-note-proof{align-items:center;gap:34px}
.field-note-card{overflow:hidden;padding:0;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(7,17,31,.12)}
.field-note-card img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover}
.field-note-card .field-note-card-body{padding:22px 24px}
.field-note-card .field-note-source{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px}
.field-note-card .field-note-source a{color:var(--green2);font-weight:900}
.proof-photo{overflow:hidden;padding:0;border-radius:22px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.proof-photo img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover}
.proof-photo figcaption{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);padding:12px 16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:0}
.article-figure{margin:32px 0;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(7,17,31,.08)}
.article-figure img{width:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.article-figure figcaption{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);padding:12px 16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.article-source-note{background:#f8fbfc;border-left:4px solid var(--gold);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;margin:24px 0;color:#3f4a5b}
.article-source-note a{color:var(--green2);font-weight:900}
.article-card-image{margin:-24px -24px 18px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:16px 16px 0 0}
.article-card-image img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/2;object-fit:cover}
.external-link{color:var(--green2);font-weight:900}
@media(max-width:940px){.field-note-proof{grid-template-columns:1fr}.field-note-card{order:-1}.proof-photo{margin-bottom:20px}}


/* V9 CCBONLINE premium visual upgrade with real field photography */
:root{--premium-panel:rgba(255,255,255,.08);--premium-line:rgba(255,255,255,.16);--premium-glow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.28)}
body{background:#fbfcfe}.premium-home-hero{min-height:680px;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#050d18 0%,#071523 54%,#12314c 100%)}
.premium-home-hero:before{background:radial-gradient(circle at 72% 18%,rgba(0,168,150,.22),transparent 28%),radial-gradient(circle at 52% 88%,rgba(184,139,74,.15),transparent 32%),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(2,8,14,.96),rgba(5,15,27,.86) 48%,rgba(9,25,42,.56))}
.premium-hero-grid{position:relative;z-index:3;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(410px,.78fr);gap:54px;align-items:center;padding:82px 0 76px}.premium-home-hero .hero-inner{padding:0;max-width:760px}.premium-home-hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,5.3vw,76px);letter-spacing:-.05em;max-width:860px}.premium-home-hero .lead{font-size:clamp(17px,1.45vw,21px);max-width:760px}.premium-home-hero .hero-support{max-width:720px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);border-left:3px solid var(--gold2);padding:16px 18px;border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;color:#dce8f4}.hero-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:28px}.hero-tags span{font-size:12px;font-weight:850;color:#dbe8f4;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);padding:7px 10px;border-radius:999px}.premium-photo-stack{position:relative;min-height:520px}.hero-proof-photo{position:absolute;inset:0 0 70px 44px;border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);box-shadow:var(--premium-glow);background:#07111f}.hero-proof-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.03)}.hero-proof-photo:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 44%,rgba(3,10,18,.58))}.hero-proof-mini{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:54%;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);box-shadow:0 22px 54px rgba(0,0,0,.34);background:#07111f}.hero-proof-mini img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;filter:saturate(.94)}.hero-proof-badge{position:absolute;right:24px;bottom:26px;width:min(280px,54%);background:rgba(7,17,31,.88);border:1px solid rgba(184,139,74,.42);border-radius:20px;padding:18px 18px 16px;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.28);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}.hero-proof-badge strong{display:block;font-size:15px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:6px}.hero-proof-badge span{display:block;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55;color:#cbd8e6}.proof-strip{background:#07111f;color:#dce8f3;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);padding:18px 0}.proof-strip .container{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 18px;align-items:center;justify-content:center}.proof-strip span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13px;font-weight:820;color:#dce8f3}.proof-strip span:before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold2)}
.premium-section{position:relative;overflow:hidden}.premium-section:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto -12% -42% auto;width:520px;height:520px;border:1px solid rgba(184,139,74,.18);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}.premium-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:46px;align-items:center}.premium-proof-copy .big{font-size:19px}.premium-photo-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;grid-template-rows:auto auto;gap:14px}.premium-photo-grid figure{margin:0;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;background:#07111f;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(7,17,31,.12)}.premium-photo-grid img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.03)}.premium-photo-grid figure:first-child{grid-row:span 2;min-height:430px}.premium-photo-grid figure:not(:first-child){min-height:205px}.premium-photo-grid figcaption{position:absolute;left:12px;right:12px;bottom:12px;background:rgba(7,17,31,.78);color:#e8f0f8;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:12px;padding:8px 10px;font-size:12px;backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}.proof-metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;margin-top:22px}.proof-metrics div{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:14px;background:#fff}.proof-metrics strong{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-size:18px}.proof-metrics span{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;line-height:1.45}.premium-link-row{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:18px}.premium-link-row .link{font-weight:900;color:var(--green2)}
.premium-founder{align-items:center}.founder-photo-frame{position:relative;border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}.founder-photo-frame img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover}.founder-photo-frame figcaption{padding:12px 16px;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.premium-about-gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:20px}.premium-about-gallery img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(7,17,31,.08)}
.article-hero-photo{margin-top:28px;border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);box-shadow:0 26px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.26)}.article-hero-photo img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/7;object-fit:cover}.premium-article-gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:16px;margin:38px 0}.premium-article-gallery figure{margin:0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:22px;background:#07111f;box-shadow:0 16px 42px rgba(7,17,31,.10);border:1px solid var(--line)}.premium-article-gallery img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.premium-article-gallery figure:first-child{grid-row:span 2;min-height:420px}.premium-article-gallery figure:not(:first-child){min-height:205px}.premium-article-gallery figcaption{position:absolute;left:12px;right:12px;bottom:12px;background:rgba(7,17,31,.76);color:#e8f0f8;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 10px;font-size:12px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}.premium-article-thumbs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin:24px 0 38px}.premium-article-thumbs figure{margin:0;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(7,17,31,.07)}.premium-article-thumbs img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover}.premium-article-thumbs figcaption{padding:10px 12px;color:var(--muted);font-size:12px}.article-figure img{aspect-ratio:16/9}.article-card-image img{filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.03)}
@media(max-width:1040px){.premium-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}.premium-photo-stack{min-height:440px}.hero-proof-photo{left:8%;right:0}.premium-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}.premium-photo-grid figure:first-child{min-height:360px}.proof-metrics{grid-template-columns:1fr}.premium-about-gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:720px){.premium-home-hero{min-height:auto}.premium-hero-grid{padding:58px 0}.premium-photo-stack{min-height:360px}.hero-proof-photo{inset:0 0 60px 0;border-radius:22px}.hero-proof-mini{width:48%}.hero-proof-badge{width:62%;right:12px;bottom:12px;padding:14px}.hero-tags{display:none}.proof-strip .container{justify-content:flex-start}.premium-photo-grid,.premium-article-gallery,.premium-article-thumbs{grid-template-columns:1fr}.premium-photo-grid figure:first-child,.premium-article-gallery figure:first-child{grid-row:auto;min-height:280px}.premium-photo-grid figure:not(:first-child),.premium-article-gallery figure:not(:first-child){min-height:220px}.premium-about-gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article-hero-photo img{aspect-ratio:16/10}}


/* V7 real-photo visual system upgrade */
.hero-services{background-image:url('/assets/field-notes/site/hero-services-real.jpg');}
.hero-ai{background-image:url('/assets/field-notes/site/hero-ai-real.jpg');}
.hero-website{background-image:url('/assets/field-notes/site/hero-website-real.jpg');}
.hero-market{background-image:url('/assets/field-notes/site/hero-market-real.jpg');}
.hero-connection{background-image:url('/assets/field-notes/site/hero-connection-real.jpg');}
.hero-cases{background-image:url('/assets/field-notes/site/hero-cases-real.jpg');}
.page-hero.hero-bg:before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(3,10,18,.94) 0%,rgba(5,16,29,.82) 46%,rgba(5,16,29,.46) 100%);}
.page-hero.hero-bg h1{letter-spacing:-.03em;}
.real-photo-band{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f7fafc 0%,#fff 100%);padding:38px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.real-photo-band.dark{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#07111f 0%,#0d263d 58%,#123b48 100%);color:#fff;border:0;}
.real-photo-panel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(320px,.95fr);gap:32px;align-items:center;}
.real-photo-panel.reverse{grid-template-columns:minmax(320px,.92fr) minmax(0,1.08fr);}
.real-photo-panel.reverse .real-photo-copy{order:2;}
.real-photo-panel.reverse .real-photo-frame{order:1;}
.real-photo-copy .kicker{color:var(--green);}
.real-photo-panel.dark .real-photo-copy .kicker,.real-photo-band.dark .kicker{color:#d6b77a;}
.real-photo-copy h2{margin:6px 0 14px;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.real-photo-copy p{color:var(--muted);font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px;}
.real-photo-band.dark .real-photo-copy p{color:#d9e5ef;}
.real-photo-frame{position:relative;margin:0;border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 22px 58px rgba(7,17,31,.16);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.42);background:#07111f;}
.real-photo-frame img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;}
.real-photo-frame.portrait img{aspect-ratio:4/3;}
.real-photo-frame:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(7,17,31,0) 46%,rgba(7,17,31,.72) 100%);pointer-events:none;}
.real-photo-caption{position:absolute;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:14px;z-index:2;color:#eef6fb;font-size:13px;line-height:1.45;}
.photo-proof-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:18px;}
.photo-proof-item{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:16px;padding:14px;color:#e7f0f7;}
.photo-proof-item strong{display:block;color:#fff;margin-bottom:4px;}
.photo-proof-item span{font-size:13px;color:#cad9e6;line-height:1.45;}
.page-photo-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:18px;margin-top:28px;}
.page-photo-strip figure{margin:0;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(7,17,31,.10);background:#fff;}
.page-photo-strip img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;aspect-ratio:16/10;display:block;}
.page-photo-strip figcaption{padding:10px 12px;color:var(--muted);font-size:12px;}
.case-photo-evidence,.resource-photo-evidence,.contact-photo-evidence{margin-top:22px;}
.service-context-photo{margin:0;border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(7,17,31,.12);background:#fff;}
.service-context-photo img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;}
.service-context-photo figcaption{padding:12px 14px;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;}
.photo-note{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px;}
@media(max-width:920px){.real-photo-panel,.real-photo-panel.reverse{grid-template-columns:1fr}.real-photo-panel.reverse .real-photo-copy,.real-photo-panel.reverse .real-photo-frame{order:initial}.photo-proof-list,.page-photo-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}.real-photo-band{padding:28px 0}.real-photo-frame img{aspect-ratio:16/10}}
@media(max-width:640px){.real-photo-copy h2{font-size:28px}.photo-proof-list{gap:10px}.real-photo-frame{border-radius:20px}.page-photo-strip figure{border-radius:18px}}


/* V10 full-site executive visual system refinement
   Purpose: unify spacing, buttons, cards, headings, and real-photo presentation for a more mature B2B website. */
:root{
  --executive-max:1180px;
  --executive-radius:22px;
  --executive-radius-lg:30px;
  --executive-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(7,17,31,.10);
  --executive-shadow-lg:0 30px 90px rgba(7,17,31,.18);
  --executive-border:1px solid rgba(15,35,58,.10);
  --executive-ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
html{text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale}
body{font-size:16.5px;letter-spacing:-.005em;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fbfcfe 0%,#fff 520px)}
.container{width:min(var(--executive-max),calc(100% - 48px))}.narrow{width:min(900px,calc(100% - 48px))}
.section{padding:clamp(76px,8vw,118px) 0}.section.alt{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f6f9fc 0%,#f9fbfd 100%)}
.section-head{max-width:820px;margin:0 0 42px}.section-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}.section-head p{max-width:760px}
.kicker,.eyebrow{letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;font-weight:850;color:var(--green2)}
h1,h2,h3{color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.035em}h1{line-height:.98}h2{font-size:clamp(32px,3.6vw,52px);line-height:1.06;margin:8px 0 16px}h3{line-height:1.2}.big{font-size:clamp(17px,1.55vw,20px);line-height:1.72;color:#344154}.lead{line-height:1.62}
.header{backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(14px)}
.nav a,.lang,.cta-small{transition:color .18s var(--executive-ease),background .18s var(--executive-ease),border-color .18s var(--executive-ease),transform .18s var(--executive-ease)}
.btn,.cta-small,button,.form button{border-radius:999px;font-weight:850;letter-spacing:-.01em;transition:transform .18s var(--executive-ease),box-shadow .18s var(--executive-ease),background .18s var(--executive-ease),border-color .18s var(--executive-ease);box-shadow:none}.btn:hover,.cta-small:hover,.form button:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn.primary,.form button,.cta-small{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green) 0%,#07867b 100%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(0,168,150,.20)}.btn.primary:hover,.form button:hover,.cta-small:hover{box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(0,168,150,.24)}
.btn.outline{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.26);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#fff}.btn.outline:hover{border-color:rgba(230,191,114,.72);background:rgba(230,191,114,.10)}
.btn.dark{background:#07111f;color:#fff;border:1px solid #07111f}.btn.light{background:#fff;color:#07111f;border:1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.08)}
.grid{gap:24px}.grid.three{gap:26px}.grid.four{gap:20px}
.card,.trust-card,.service-card,.related-card,.download-card,.article-card{border:var(--executive-border);border-radius:var(--executive-radius);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(7,17,31,.055);background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);transition:transform .22s var(--executive-ease),box-shadow .22s var(--executive-ease),border-color .22s var(--executive-ease)}
.card:hover,.trust-card:hover,.service-card:hover,.related-card:hover,.download-card:hover,.article-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--executive-shadow);border-color:rgba(0,168,150,.18)}
.card h3,.trust-card h3,.service-card h3,.download-card h3,.article-card h3{font-size:clamp(19px,1.45vw,23px);letter-spacing:-.025em;margin-top:0}.card p,.trust-card p,.service-card p,.download-card p,.article-card p{color:#536071;line-height:1.68}
.service-card .service-icon{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f2fbfa,#fff7ed);border:1px solid rgba(0,168,150,.10);border-radius:18px}.link{font-weight:850;color:var(--green2)}
.page-hero,.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden}.page-hero{padding:clamp(84px,9vw,134px) 0}.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,70px);letter-spacing:-.05em}.page-hero .lead{max-width:780px;font-size:clamp(17px,1.4vw,21px)}
.page-hero.hero-bg,.hero-image{background-size:cover;background-position:center}.page-hero.hero-bg:before,.hero-image:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none}.hero-image .container,.page-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.premium-home-hero{background-position:center;background-size:cover}.premium-home-hero:before{background:radial-gradient(circle at 78% 20%,rgba(0,168,150,.22),transparent 28%),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(3,9,16,.97),rgba(5,15,27,.88) 50%,rgba(6,22,37,.66))!important}.premium-home-hero .hero-support{border-left-color:var(--gold2);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05)}
.proof-strip{padding:20px 0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#07111f,#0b2135)}.proof-strip .container{justify-content:flex-start}.proof-strip span{white-space:nowrap;color:#e8f2fa}.proof-strip span:before{box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(230,191,114,.10)}
.premium-photo-stack,.premium-photo-grid,.page-photo-strip,.premium-article-gallery,.premium-article-thumbs{isolation:isolate}.hero-proof-photo,.hero-proof-mini,.premium-photo-grid figure,.page-photo-strip figure,.real-photo-frame,.service-context-photo,.article-figure,.article-hero-photo,.proof-photo,.founder-photo-frame{box-shadow:var(--executive-shadow-lg);border-color:rgba(7,17,31,.09)}
.hero-proof-photo img,.hero-proof-mini img,.premium-photo-grid img,.page-photo-strip img,.real-photo-frame img,.service-context-photo img,.article-figure img,.article-hero-photo img,.proof-photo img,.founder-photo-frame img{filter:saturate(.88) contrast(1.04);transition:transform .55s var(--executive-ease),filter .3s var(--executive-ease)}
.hero-proof-photo:hover img,.premium-photo-grid figure:hover img,.page-photo-strip figure:hover img,.real-photo-frame:hover img,.article-figure:hover img,.proof-photo:hover img{transform:scale(1.025);filter:saturate(.96) contrast(1.06)}
.real-photo-band{padding:clamp(54px,6vw,82px) 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f7fafc 0%,#fff 100%)}.real-photo-band.dark{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#06101d 0%,#0b2034 56%,#0c393d 100%)}
.real-photo-panel{gap:clamp(34px,5vw,64px)}.real-photo-copy h2{font-size:clamp(34px,3.6vw,52px);letter-spacing:-.045em}.real-photo-copy p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.78}.real-photo-frame{border-radius:var(--executive-radius-lg)}
.photo-proof-item,.proof-metrics div{border-radius:18px}.proof-metrics div{box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(7,17,31,.045)}.proof-metrics strong{font-size:22px;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:#07111f}.real-photo-band.dark .photo-proof-item{background:rgba(255,255,255,.075);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.article-shell,.article-content{font-size:17px;line-height:1.82}.article-content h2,.article-shell h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);margin-top:44px}.article-content p,.article-shell p{color:#344154}.article-source-note{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8fbfc,#fff);box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(7,17,31,.045)}
.article-card-image{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.08)}.article-card-image img{aspect-ratio:16/10}.article-card .meta,.meta{color:#7a8492;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:none}
.cta-section{padding:clamp(72px,8vw,108px) 0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#07111f 0%,#0c253c 62%,#0b3a3c 100%)}.cta-section .cta-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.38);box-shadow:0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.22)}.cta-section h2{color:#07111f}
.form input,.form textarea,.form select{border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.14);background:#fff;transition:border-color .18s var(--executive-ease),box-shadow .18s var(--executive-ease)}.form input:focus,.form textarea:focus,.form select:focus{outline:none;border-color:rgba(0,168,150,.6);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,168,150,.10)}
.footer{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#07111f 0%,#050b13 100%)}
@media(max-width:1040px){.container,.narrow{width:min(100% - 34px,var(--executive-max))}.section{padding:72px 0}.proof-strip .container{gap:10px 14px}.premium-hero-grid{padding:64px 0}.premium-photo-stack{min-height:420px}}
@media(max-width:720px){body{font-size:16px}.container,.narrow{width:min(100% - 28px,var(--executive-max))}.section{padding:58px 0}h2{font-size:32px}.page-hero h1,.premium-home-hero h1{font-size:40px}.proof-strip span{font-size:12px}.card,.trust-card,.service-card,.download-card,.article-card{border-radius:18px}.real-photo-frame,.hero-proof-photo,.field-note-card,.founder-photo-frame{border-radius:22px}.actions,.hero-actions{gap:10px}.btn{width:auto}.premium-photo-stack{min-height:340px}}


/* V11 CCBONLINE executive visual system V3
   Goal: premium B2B layout discipline, restrained real-photo usage, stronger hierarchy and whitespace.
   External stock photo slots are prepared, but current package keeps verified real CCBONLINE event photos as primary assets. */
:root{
  --v3-ink:#06111f;
  --v3-muted:#5b6676;
  --v3-soft:#f4f7fa;
  --v3-card:#ffffff;
  --v3-line:rgba(6,17,31,.10);
  --v3-gold:#c99a4a;
  --v3-green:#00a896;
  --v3-shadow-sm:0 10px 24px rgba(6,17,31,.055);
  --v3-shadow-md:0 18px 48px rgba(6,17,31,.10);
  --v3-shadow-lg:0 34px 100px rgba(6,17,31,.18);
  --v3-radius:24px;
  --v3-radius-lg:34px;
}
body{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fbfcfe 0,#fff 44rem);color:var(--v3-ink)}
.container{width:min(1188px,calc(100% - 56px))}.narrow{width:min(900px,calc(100% - 56px))}
.section{padding:clamp(86px,9vw,132px) 0}.section.compact{padding:clamp(56px,6vw,82px) 0}.section.alt{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f5f8fb 0%,#fbfcfe 100%)}
.section-head{margin-bottom:clamp(34px,4vw,56px)}.section-head.center{max-width:850px}.section-head .big{margin-top:12px}
.kicker,.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:#087d75;letter-spacing:.14em}.kicker:before,.eyebrow:before{content:"";width:24px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--v3-gold),transparent)}
h1{font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,84px);letter-spacing:-.058em;line-height:.95}h2{font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,56px);letter-spacing:-.05em;line-height:1.04}h3{letter-spacing:-.03em}.lead{font-size:clamp(18px,1.55vw,22px);line-height:1.62}.big{font-size:clamp(18px,1.55vw,21px);line-height:1.72;color:#344154}p{line-height:1.72}
.header{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(6,17,31,.08);box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(6,17,31,.04)}
.nav a{font-weight:760}.nav a:hover{color:#087d75}.cta-small{box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(0,168,150,.18)}
.btn{min-height:46px;padding:13px 20px}.actions,.hero-actions{gap:12px}.btn.primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00a896 0%,#087d75 100%)}.btn.outline{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.25)}.btn.dark{box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(6,17,31,.18)}
.card,.trust-card,.service-card,.download-card,.article-card,.related-card{border:1px solid var(--v3-line);border-radius:var(--v3-radius);box-shadow:var(--v3-shadow-sm);padding:28px}.card:hover,.trust-card:hover,.service-card:hover,.download-card:hover,.article-card:hover,.related-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--v3-shadow-md);transform:translateY(-5px)}
.grid.three{gap:30px}.grid.four{gap:24px}.split{gap:clamp(38px,5vw,70px)}
.premium-home-hero{min-height:720px;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#050b13 0%,#071827 54%,#0c3a40 100%)}.premium-home-hero .lead{color:#eaf3fb}.premium-home-hero .hero-support{font-size:16px;line-height:1.72;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);border-left:3px solid var(--v3-gold)}
.hero-tags span{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07)}.hero-proof-photo{border-radius:36px;box-shadow:0 38px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.36)}.hero-proof-mini{border-radius:24px}.hero-proof-badge{border-color:rgba(201,154,74,.50)}
.proof-strip{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#050b13,#071827 56%,#0d3538);padding:22px 0}.proof-strip span{font-size:13px;font-weight:820;opacity:.96}.proof-strip span:before{background:var(--v3-gold)}
.real-photo-band{padding:clamp(62px,7vw,96px) 0}.real-photo-panel{gap:clamp(42px,6vw,74px)}.real-photo-copy h2{font-size:clamp(36px,4vw,58px)}.real-photo-copy p{color:#39475a}.real-photo-frame,.service-context-photo,.founder-photo-frame,.proof-photo,.article-figure,.article-hero-photo,.premium-photo-grid figure,.page-photo-strip figure{border-radius:var(--v3-radius-lg);box-shadow:var(--v3-shadow-md);border:1px solid rgba(6,17,31,.10)}
.real-photo-frame:after,.service-context-photo:after,.founder-photo-frame:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:inherit}.real-photo-frame,.service-context-photo,.founder-photo-frame{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.real-photo-frame img,.service-context-photo img,.founder-photo-frame img,.proof-photo img,.article-figure img,.article-hero-photo img,.premium-photo-grid img,.page-photo-strip img{filter:saturate(.82) contrast(1.06) brightness(.98)}
.photo-proof-list{gap:16px}.photo-proof-item{border-radius:20px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.premium-photo-grid figure:first-child,.premium-article-gallery figure:first-child{min-height:460px}.premium-photo-grid figcaption,.premium-article-gallery figcaption{background:rgba(5,11,19,.78);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.page-photo-strip{gap:24px}.page-photo-strip figure figcaption,.article-figure figcaption,.service-context-photo figcaption,.proof-photo figcaption,.founder-photo-frame figcaption{background:#fff;color:#667287}
.article-shell,.article-content{font-size:17.5px;line-height:1.86}.article-content h2,.article-shell h2{margin-top:54px}.article-content blockquote,.article-shell blockquote{border-left:4px solid var(--v3-gold);background:#f7fafc;border-radius:0 16px 16px 0;padding:18px 22px;color:#263548}
.article-source-note{border-left-color:var(--v3-gold);border-radius:18px;background:#fff7eb}.article-source-note a{color:#087d75}
.article-card-image{margin:-28px -28px 22px}.article-card-image img{aspect-ratio:16/9}.article-card .link{margin-top:10px;display:inline-flex}
/* Editorial photo roles for future downloaded stock images */
.photo-role-city,.photo-role-office,.photo-role-meeting{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--v3-radius-lg);background:#071827}.photo-role-city:before,.photo-role-office:before,.photo-role-meeting:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,11,19,.04),rgba(5,11,19,.28));z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
.executive-bento{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:26px;align-items:stretch}.executive-bento .card{min-height:100%}.executive-bento .feature-card{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#07111f,#0b293f);color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.10)}.executive-bento .feature-card h3{color:#fff}.executive-bento .feature-card p{color:#dbe7f2}
.cta-section{background:radial-gradient(circle at 82% 20%,rgba(0,168,150,.22),transparent 32%),linear-gradient(135deg,#050b13 0%,#071827 56%,#0c3438 100%)}.cta-section .cta-card{border-radius:32px;padding:clamp(30px,5vw,54px);box-shadow:0 40px 110px rgba(0,0,0,.28)}
.footer{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
@media(max-width:980px){.container,.narrow{width:min(100% - 36px,1188px)}.executive-bento{grid-template-columns:1fr}.premium-photo-grid figure:first-child,.premium-article-gallery figure:first-child{min-height:360px}}
@media(max-width:720px){.container,.narrow{width:min(100% - 28px,1188px)}.section{padding:64px 0}h1{font-size:42px}h2{font-size:34px}.card,.trust-card,.service-card,.download-card,.article-card,.related-card{padding:22px;border-radius:20px}.article-card-image{margin:-22px -22px 18px}.premium-home-hero{min-height:auto}.proof-strip .container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.proof-strip span{white-space:normal}.premium-photo-grid figure:first-child,.premium-article-gallery figure:first-child{min-height:300px}}


/* Executive Visual System V4: Toronto business atmosphere + professional delivery images */
.hero-city-towers {
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.92), rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.72), rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.35)), url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-business-towers-hero.jpg') !important;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.hero-financial-district {
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.90), rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.68), rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.38)), url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-financial-district-hero.jpg') !important;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.hero-working-table {
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.90), rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.66), rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.34)), url('/assets/external/premium/business-materials-review-hero.jpg') !important;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.hero-high-rise-clean {
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.92), rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.70), rgba(5, 18, 28, 0.42)), url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-high-rise-cta.jpg') !important;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.executive-photo-band {
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6f8f8 100%);
}
.executive-photo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .92fr) minmax(0, 1.08fr);
  gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
.executive-photo-grid.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, .95fr);
}
.executive-photo {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(6, 24, 33, .18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  background: #0b1c24;
}
.executive-photo img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: min(520px, 52vw);
  min-height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(.92) contrast(1.04);
}
.executive-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,18,26,0) 52%, rgba(4,18,26,.44) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.executive-photo-caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  bottom: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: .92;
}
.executive-copy .kicker,
.section-head .kicker {
  letter-spacing: .13em;
}
.executive-copy h2 {
  max-width: 760px;
}
.executive-proof-list {
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 13px;
}
.executive-proof-list li {
  padding-left: 28px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.executive-proof-list li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: .62em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-green), var(--brand-gold));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(16, 185, 129, .10);
}
.executive-split-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.executive-mini-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  border: 1px solid rgba(9, 40, 50, .08);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(6, 24, 33, .08);
}
.executive-mini-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.executive-mini-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.card, .trust-card, .service-card {
  transition: transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease, border-color .24s ease;
}
.card:hover, .trust-card:hover, .service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 62px rgba(6,24,33,.12);
  border-color: rgba(17, 138, 111, .22);
}
.btn {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.hero .lead {
  max-width: 840px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .executive-photo-grid,
  .executive-photo-grid.reverse,
  .executive-split-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .executive-photo img {
    height: 360px;
  }
}


/* Executive Visual System V5 Cleanup
   Purpose: reduce visual noise, enforce calmer spacing, and keep photos as evidence rather than decoration. */
:root {
  --executive-radius: 18px;
  --executive-radius-lg: 28px;
  --executive-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(6, 24, 33, .09);
  --executive-shadow-lg: 0 30px 90px rgba(6, 24, 33, .16);
}

body {
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

.section {
  padding-top: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px);
}

.section.alt {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7f9f9 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.container {
  max-width: 1180px;
}

.hero {
  min-height: clamp(560px, 78vh, 760px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero .hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.hero .eyebrow,
.kicker {
  font-weight: 760;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-green);
}

.hero h1 {
  max-width: 980px;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6.3vw, 76px);
  line-height: .98;
  letter-spacing: -.045em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero .lead {
  max-width: 780px;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 22px);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.hero-support {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.actions,
.hero-actions {
  gap: 14px;
}

.btn {
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn.primary {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(17, 138, 111, .24);
}

.btn.outline,
.btn.light {
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.card,
.trust-card,
.service-card {
  border-radius: var(--executive-radius);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 24, 33, .06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(9, 40, 50, .08);
}

.card:hover,
.trust-card:hover,
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--executive-shadow);
}

.grid.three,
.grid.four {
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 28px);
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
}

.section-head h2,
.split h2,
.cta-card h2 {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -.028em;
}

.big {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.7vw, 21px);
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--text);
}

.split {
  gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.cta-card {
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: clamp(34px, 5vw, 64px);
  box-shadow: var(--executive-shadow-lg);
}

.field-notes-showcase,
.real-photo-gallery,
.evidence-gallery {
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 30px);
}

.field-notes-showcase img,
.real-photo-gallery img,
.evidence-gallery img,
.insight-card img,
.article-hero img {
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(6, 24, 33, .10);
  filter: saturate(.92) contrast(1.03);
}

.executive-photo-band {
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 92px) 0;
}

.executive-photo-grid {
  gap: clamp(34px, 5vw, 60px);
}

.executive-photo {
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--executive-shadow);
}

.executive-photo img {
  min-height: 280px;
  height: min(430px, 42vw);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 620px;
  }
  .section {
    padding-top: 56px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 11vw, 54px);
  }
}


/* Executive Visual System V6: role-based Hero image system and calmer page rhythm */
.hero-city-towers,
.hero-financial-district,
.hero-working-table,
.hero-high-rise-clean {
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
}

.hero-city-towers {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .94) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .82) 45%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .38) 100%),
    url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-business-towers-hero.jpg') !important;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero-financial-district {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .92) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .78) 48%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .36) 100%),
    url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-financial-district-hero.jpg') !important;
  background-position: center 48%;
}

.hero-working-table {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .92) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .76) 52%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .34) 100%),
    url('/assets/external/premium/business-materials-review-hero.jpg') !important;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero-high-rise-clean {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .94) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .78) 50%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .40) 100%),
    url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-high-rise-cta.jpg') !important;
  background-position: center 40%;
}

.hero {
  min-height: clamp(500px, 68vh, 700px);
  position: relative;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 28%, rgba(17, 138, 111, .22), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .18), rgba(4, 15, 23, .08));
}

.hero .container,
.hero .hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero .hero-inner {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.hero h1 {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.hero .lead {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.hero .actions,
.hero .hero-actions {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.hero-image:not(.hero-city-towers):not(.hero-financial-district):not(.hero-working-table):not(.hero-high-rise-clean) {
  background-color: #061720;
}

.section {
  padding-top: clamp(60px, 7vw, 100px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(60px, 7vw, 100px);
}

.section + .section {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(9, 40, 50, .045);
}

.section.alt {
  background: #f7f9f9;
}

.card,
.trust-card,
.service-card,
.insight-card {
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(6, 24, 33, .055);
}

.card:hover,
.trust-card:hover,
.service-card:hover,
.insight-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(6, 24, 33, .095);
}

.section-head {
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px);
}

.grid.three,
.grid.four {
  gap: clamp(18px, 2vw, 26px);
}

.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f4f7f6);
}

.cta-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 18, 28, .97), rgba(8, 43, 51, .94)),
    url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-high-rise-cta.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.cta-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 560px;
  }
  .hero::before {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .22), rgba(4, 15, 23, .10));
  }
}


/* Executive Visual System V7: structure, service density, and article reading */
.compact-proof {
  padding: 18px 0;
  background: #061720;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.proof-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 18px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.proof-strip span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.statement-card .quote {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.3vw, 30px);
  line-height: 1.32;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.process-cards .card {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
}
.step-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,138,111,.12), rgba(202,167,90,.16));
  color: var(--brand-green);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.audience-list,
.service-list-compact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(9,40,50,.10);
}
.audience-list article,
.service-list-compact article {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(9,40,50,.10);
}
.audience-list article:nth-child(odd),
.service-list-compact article:nth-child(odd) {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(9,40,50,.10);
}
.audience-list h3,
.service-list-compact h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.audience-list p,
.service-list-compact p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.service-list-compact .link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.boundary-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}
.boundary-list p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(9,40,50,.08);
}
.field-proof {
  align-items: center;
}
.field-proof-image {
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 80px rgba(6,24,33,.14);
}
.field-proof-image img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: min(520px, 52vw);
  min-height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(.92) contrast(1.04);
}
.resource-teasers .card {
  min-height: 210px;
}
.article-reading-main .page-hero {
  padding-bottom: clamp(72px, 9vw, 120px);
}
.article-reading-container {
  max-width: 920px;
}
.article-reading-intro {
  margin-top: -54px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.article-summary-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(9,40,50,.10);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 42px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(6,24,33,.12);
}
.article-summary-card p {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.8vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin: 10px 0 22px;
}
.article-toc {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.article-toc a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,138,111,.18);
  background: rgba(17,138,111,.06);
  padding: 9px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.article-reading-section {
  padding-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 78px);
}
.article-prose {
  max-width: 840px;
}
.article-prose p,
.article-prose li {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.86;
}
.article-prose .big {
  font-size: clamp(21px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--text);
}
.article-prose h2 {
  margin-top: clamp(54px, 7vw, 86px);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
.article-prose h3 {
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.article-prose .article-figure {
  margin: clamp(34px, 5vw, 56px) 0;
}
.article-prose figcaption,
.article-hero-photo figcaption {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.article-hero-photo {
  margin: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px) auto 0;
  max-width: 1180px;
}
.article-hero-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 560px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 72px rgba(6,24,33,.15);
}
.premium-article-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin: clamp(32px, 5vw, 54px) 0;
}
.premium-article-gallery figure,
.premium-article-thumbs figure {
  margin: 0;
}
.premium-article-gallery img,
.premium-article-thumbs img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.premium-article-thumbs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 18px 0 clamp(34px, 5vw, 56px);
}
.premium-article-thumbs img {
  min-height: 180px;
}
.article-source-note {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-green);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: rgba(17,138,111,.06);
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  margin: 34px 0;
  line-height: 1.72;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .audience-list,
  .service-list-compact,
  .premium-article-gallery,
  .premium-article-thumbs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .audience-list article:nth-child(odd),
  .service-list-compact article:nth-child(odd) {
    border-right: 0;
  }
  .field-proof-image img {
    height: 360px;
  }
  .article-reading-intro {
    margin-top: -32px;
  }
}




/* V13: audience-first refinement */
.audience-fit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px);
}
.audience-fit-card {
  padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
}
.audience-fit-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.audience-fit-card ul {
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  padding-left: 1.15em;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.72;
}
.audience-fit-card .link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.audience-list-fit article {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.audience-list-fit .link {
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.audience-path-note .statement-card {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
}
.contact-audience-prompts .grid.four .card {
  padding: 24px;
}
.contact-audience-prompts h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .audience-fit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* V14: restrained B2B pathway and SEO/GEO refinements */
.service-next-links {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.service-next-links a {
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--brand-green);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.service-next-links a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.contact-card .notice {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.contact-steps .card {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .service-next-links {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .contact-audience-prompts .grid.four {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* V24: Hero title readability fix
   Goal: make all page H1 titles readable over image backgrounds on desktop and mobile. */
.hero,
.hero-image,
.hero-city-towers,
.hero-financial-district,
.hero-working-table,
.hero-high-rise-clean {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-city-towers {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .98) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .90) 45%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .64) 100%),
    url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-business-towers-hero.jpg') !important;
}

.hero-financial-district {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .98) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .90) 48%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .66) 100%),
    url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-financial-district-hero.jpg') !important;
}

.hero-working-table {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .98) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .90) 52%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .64) 100%),
    url('/assets/external/premium/business-materials-review-hero.jpg') !important;
}

.hero-high-rise-clean {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .98) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .90) 50%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .68) 100%),
    url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-high-rise-cta.jpg') !important;
}

/* A second overlay keeps text readable even on future background changes. */
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .18) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .28) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 22% 36%, rgba(0, 150, 118, .16), transparent 30%);
}

.hero .container,
.hero .hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero .hero-inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px) 0;
}

.hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .58), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .72);
  font-weight: 820;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.04;
  max-width: 920px;
}

.hero .lead,
.hero .hero-support {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .90) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .38);
  max-width: 760px;
}

.hero .eyebrow,
.hero .breadcrumb,
.hero .breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .34);
}

.hero .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #72d7c0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero,
  .hero-image {
    min-height: 540px;
    background-position: center center !important;
  }

  .hero-city-towers,
  .hero-financial-district,
  .hero-working-table,
  .hero-high-rise-clean {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .98) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .92) 54%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .78) 100%),
      var(--hero-mobile-image, none);
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 9.5vw, 48px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero .lead {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.68;
  }
}

/* Restore mobile background URLs after using stronger vertical overlays. */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-city-towers {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .98) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .92) 54%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .78) 100%),
      url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-business-towers-hero.jpg') !important;
  }
  .hero-financial-district {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .98) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .92) 54%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .78) 100%),
      url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-financial-district-hero.jpg') !important;
  }
  .hero-working-table {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .98) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .92) 54%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .78) 100%),
      url('/assets/external/premium/business-materials-review-hero.jpg') !important;
  }
  .hero-high-rise-clean {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .98) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .92) 54%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .78) 100%),
      url('/assets/external/premium/toronto-high-rise-cta.jpg') !important;
  }
}


/* V25: Full-site readability polish
   Focus: text contrast, line length, paragraph rhythm, card readability, legal/prose pages, and mobile comfort. */

:root {
  --readable-text: #17242C;
  --readable-muted: #51616A;
  --readable-border: rgba(8, 18, 28, .10);
  --readable-surface: #ffffff;
}

body {
  color: var(--readable-text);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

p,
li {
  line-height: 1.72;
}

p {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

li + li {
  margin-top: .35rem;
}

.lead,
.big {
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.container.narrow,
.article-prose,
.legal-content,
.page-content,
.prose {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.section-head p,
.split p,
.card p,
.service-card p,
.trust-card p,
.insight-card p,
.audience-fit-card p,
.boundary-list p {
  color: var(--readable-muted);
}

.card,
.service-card,
.trust-card,
.insight-card,
.audience-fit-card {
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.7vw, 34px);
}

.card h2,
.card h3,
.service-card h3,
.insight-card h3,
.audience-fit-card h3 {
  line-height: 1.24;
  letter-spacing: -.012em;
  margin-bottom: .72rem;
}

.card p:last-child,
.service-card p:last-child,
.insight-card p:last-child,
.audience-fit-card p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.grid.two,
.grid.three,
.grid.four,
.services-detail-grid,
.process-cards {
  row-gap: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px);
}

.checklist,
.audience-fit-card ul {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.checklist li,
.audience-fit-card li {
  color: var(--readable-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* FAQ and card grids: make questions easier to scan */
.services-detail-grid .card h3,
.faq-grid .card h3,
.faq-list .card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(19px, 1.8vw, 23px);
}

.services-detail-grid .card p,
.faq-grid .card p,
.faq-list .card p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.76;
}

/* Long-form pages */
.article-prose p,
.article-prose li,
.container.narrow p,
.container.narrow li {
  font-size: clamp(16.5px, 1.05vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.86;
}

.article-prose h2,
.container.narrow h2 {
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-top: clamp(42px, 6vw, 72px);
}

.article-prose h3,
.container.narrow h3 {
  line-height: 1.28;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* Legal and long-form pages often contain long paragraphs. Keep them readable. */
main .container.narrow {
  max-width: 900px;
}

main .container.narrow > p,
main .container.narrow > ul,
main .container.narrow > ol {
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* Link readability */
a.link,
.link,
.article-toc a,
.service-next-links a {
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

a:hover {
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
}

/* CTA readability */
.cta-card {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-card p {
  max-width: 760px;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

/* Tables or dense blocks, if any */
table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

td,
th {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--readable-border);
  vertical-align: top;
}

/* Mobile readability */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  body {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.68;
  }

  .container {
    width: min(100% - 32px, 1180px);
  }

  .section {
    padding-top: 52px;
    padding-bottom: 52px;
  }

  .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 26px;
  }

  .section-head h2,
  .split h2,
  .cta-card h2 {
    font-size: clamp(27px, 7.2vw, 38px);
    line-height: 1.16;
  }

  .lead,
  .big {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.72;
  }

  .card,
  .service-card,
  .trust-card,
  .insight-card,
  .audience-fit-card {
    padding: 22px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .grid.two,
  .grid.three,
  .grid.four,
  .services-detail-grid,
  .process-cards {
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .actions,
  .hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .actions .btn,
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .article-prose p,
  .article-prose li,
  .container.narrow p,
  .container.narrow li {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.82;
  }

  .article-summary-card {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .article-toc {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .article-toc a {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Very small screens */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .container {
    width: min(100% - 28px, 1180px);
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(31px, 9vw, 42px);
  }

  .hero .lead {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }

  .card,
  .service-card,
  .trust-card,
  .insight-card,
  .audience-fit-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}


/* V26: Real-photo aspect ratio and distortion fix
   Principle: control proportion on the frame, not by stretching the image itself. */

.founder-photo-frame,
.real-photo-frame,
.article-hero-photo,
.service-context-photo,
.page-photo-strip figure,
.premium-about-gallery > *,
.premium-photo-grid figure,
.premium-article-gallery figure {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* About page founder / real business photo */
.founder-photo-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 11;
}

.founder-photo-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: auto !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

/* General real-photo frame */
.real-photo-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.real-photo-frame.portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}

.real-photo-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: auto !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

/* About gallery and photo grids */
.premium-about-gallery > * {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.premium-about-gallery img,
.premium-photo-grid img,
.page-photo-strip img,
.premium-article-gallery img,
.service-context-photo img,
.article-hero-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: auto !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

/* Better balance for business photos */
.article-hero-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.service-context-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.page-photo-strip figure {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.premium-photo-grid figure:first-child {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  min-height: 0 !important;
}

.premium-photo-grid figure:not(:first-child) {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  min-height: 0 !important;
}

.premium-article-gallery figure:first-child {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  min-height: 0 !important;
}

.premium-article-gallery figure:not(:first-child) {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  min-height: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .founder-photo-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 9 / 11;
  }

  .real-photo-frame,
  .article-hero-photo,
  .service-context-photo,
  .page-photo-strip figure,
  .premium-photo-grid figure:first-child,
  .premium-photo-grid figure:not(:first-child),
  .premium-article-gallery figure:first-child,
  .premium-article-gallery figure:not(:first-child) {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }

  .premium-about-gallery > * {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }
}


/* V27: Specific hero readability fix for About, Insights, and FAQ pages
   These pages had short, important titles that were still competing with image backgrounds. */

.hero-readable-about,
.hero-readable-insights,
.hero-readable-faq {
  background-color: #08121C !important;
}

.hero-readable-about::before,
.hero-readable-insights::before,
.hero-readable-faq::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .995) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .96) 44%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .82) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 30%, rgba(0, 150, 118, .18), transparent 30%) !important;
}

.hero-readable-about::after,
.hero-readable-insights::after,
.hero-readable-faq::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .34) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .42) 100%) !important;
}

.hero-readable-about h1,
.hero-readable-insights h1,
.hero-readable-faq h1 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 4px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, .78),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .88) !important;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.hero-readable-about .lead,
.hero-readable-insights .lead,
.hero-readable-faq .lead,
.hero-readable-about .hero-support,
.hero-readable-insights .hero-support,
.hero-readable-faq .hero-support {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .58) !important;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-readable-about .eyebrow,
.hero-readable-insights .eyebrow,
.hero-readable-faq .eyebrow,
.hero-readable-about .breadcrumb,
.hero-readable-insights .breadcrumb,
.hero-readable-faq .breadcrumb,
.hero-readable-about .breadcrumb a,
.hero-readable-insights .breadcrumb a,
.hero-readable-faq .breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .54) !important;
}

/* For short-title pages, give text more breathing room and reduce image dominance. */
.hero-readable-about .hero-inner,
.hero-readable-insights .hero-inner,
.hero-readable-faq .hero-inner {
  max-width: 940px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 18, 28, .24), rgba(8, 18, 28, .05));
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(198, 154, 72, .72);
  padding-left: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 28px);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-readable-about,
  .hero-readable-insights,
  .hero-readable-faq {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .995) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .96) 58%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .88) 100%) !important;
  }

  .hero-readable-about .hero-inner,
  .hero-readable-insights .hero-inner,
  .hero-readable-faq .hero-inner {
    background: transparent;
    border-left: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .hero-readable-about h1,
  .hero-readable-insights h1,
  .hero-readable-faq h1 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 9vw, 48px);
    line-height: 1.08;
  }
}


/* V28: Full-page text readability audit fix
   Covers all Hero/Page-Hero areas, insight articles, About pages, FAQ/legal pages, cards and mobile text rhythm. */

/* 1) Universal safe Hero readability layer */
.hero-readable-safe,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe,
.hero.hero-readable-safe,
.download-hero.hero-readable-safe {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background-color: #08121C !important;
}

.hero-readable-safe::before,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .995) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .955) 48%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .78) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 34%, rgba(0, 150, 118, .18), transparent 32%) !important;
}

.hero-readable-safe::after,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .28) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .42) 100%) !important;
}

.hero-readable-safe .container,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .container,
.hero-readable-safe .hero-inner,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-readable-safe h1,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe h1,
.download-hero.hero-readable-safe h1,
.hero-readable-safe .lead,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .lead,
.hero-readable-safe .hero-support,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .hero-support,
.download-hero.hero-readable-safe p {
  color: #fff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, .74), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .90) !important;
}

.hero-readable-safe h1,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe h1,
.download-hero.hero-readable-safe h1 {
  max-width: 980px;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-weight: 840;
}

.hero-readable-safe .lead,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .lead,
.hero-readable-safe .hero-support,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .hero-support {
  max-width: 820px;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.94) !important;
}

.hero-readable-safe .eyebrow,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .eyebrow,
.hero-readable-safe .breadcrumb,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .breadcrumb,
.hero-readable-safe .breadcrumb a,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.58) !important;
}

/* Give all page-hero text a safe left rail without turning it into a heavy box. */
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .container > *:not(.breadcrumb),
.hero.hero-readable-safe .hero-inner {
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(198, 154, 72, .70);
  padding-left: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 30px);
}

/* 2) Insight article reading comfort */
.article-reading-main .page-hero h1,
.insight-article .page-hero h1,
body main .page-hero h1 {
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.article-prose,
.article-reading-container,
main .container.narrow {
  color: #17242C;
}

.article-prose p,
.article-prose li,
main .container.narrow p,
main .container.narrow li {
  color: #3D4D56;
  line-height: 1.86;
}

.article-prose h2,
main .container.narrow h2,
.article-prose h3,
main .container.narrow h3 {
  color: #10202A;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

/* 3) Card and FAQ readability */
.card p,
.card li,
.services-detail-grid .card p,
.services-detail-grid .card li,
.faq-grid .card p,
.faq-list .card p,
.process-cards .card p {
  color: #4E5E67;
  line-height: 1.76;
}

.card h3,
.card h2,
.services-detail-grid .card h3,
.faq-grid .card h3,
.faq-list .card h3 {
  color: #10202A;
  line-height: 1.24;
}

/* 4) Legal and policy pages */
main .container.narrow {
  max-width: 900px;
}

main .container.narrow > p,
main .container.narrow > ul,
main .container.narrow > ol {
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* 5) Mobile readability */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-readable-safe,
  .page-hero.hero-readable-safe,
  .download-hero.hero-readable-safe {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 23, .995) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .97) 58%, rgba(4, 15, 23, .90) 100%) !important;
  }

  .page-hero.hero-readable-safe .container > *:not(.breadcrumb),
  .hero.hero-readable-safe .hero-inner {
    border-left: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .hero-readable-safe h1,
  .page-hero.hero-readable-safe h1,
  .download-hero.hero-readable-safe h1 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 8.8vw, 46px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  }

  .hero-readable-safe .lead,
  .page-hero.hero-readable-safe .lead,
  .hero-readable-safe .hero-support,
  .page-hero.hero-readable-safe .hero-support {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.72;
  }

  .article-prose p,
  .article-prose li,
  main .container.narrow p,
  main .container.narrow li,
  .card p,
  .card li {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }
}


/* V29: Hero subtitle .big readability fix
   Some hero subtitles use <p class="big"> instead of .lead or .hero-support.
   This specifically fixes About pages and any other hero/page-hero using .big inside the hero area. */

.hero-readable-safe .big,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .big,
.hero-readable-about .big,
.hero-readable-insights .big,
.hero-readable-faq .big,
.page-hero .big,
.hero .big {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94) !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 4px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, .72),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .88) !important;
  max-width: 820px;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

/* Make stacked hero subtitles easier to read when both .lead and .big are present. */
.hero-readable-safe .lead + .big,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .lead + .big,
.hero-readable-about .lead + .big,
.hero-readable-insights .lead + .big,
.hero-readable-faq .lead + .big {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(198, 154, 72, .72);
  background: rgba(8, 18, 28, .46);
  border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

/* About page specific: this subtitle is long and needs a stronger text safety area. */
.hero-readable-about .lead + .big {
  background: rgba(8, 18, 28, .58);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-readable-safe .big,
  .page-hero.hero-readable-safe .big,
  .hero-readable-about .big,
  .hero-readable-insights .big,
  .hero-readable-faq .big,
  .page-hero .big,
  .hero .big {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.72;
  }

  .hero-readable-safe .lead + .big,
  .page-hero.hero-readable-safe .lead + .big,
  .hero-readable-about .lead + .big,
  .hero-readable-insights .lead + .big,
  .hero-readable-faq .lead + .big {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    background: rgba(8, 18, 28, .62);
  }
}


/* V30: Complete Hero text contrast coverage
   Covers the remaining hero text classes found in audit: article-meta, no-class hero paragraphs, trust-note, and download hero text. */

.hero-readable-safe p,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe p,
.download-hero.hero-readable-safe p,
.hero-box p,
.download-hero p,
.hero-readable-safe .article-meta,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .article-meta,
.hero-readable-safe .trust-note,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .trust-note,
.hero-readable-safe .subtitle,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .subtitle,
.hero-readable-safe .description,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94) !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 4px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, .72),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .88) !important;
}

/* Article metadata in insight hero areas is small, so it needs extra contrast and spacing. */
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .article-meta,
.hero-readable-safe .article-meta {
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(8, 18, 28, .58);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .90) !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Download / assessment hero boxes had paragraphs without class names. */
.hero-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08121C 0%, #0F2A38 100%) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.hero-box h1,
.hero-box h2,
.hero-box h3,
.hero-box p,
.hero-box li,
.hero-box strong {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.hero-box p,
.hero-box li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .38);
}

/* Download center hero text, including no-class paragraphs. */
.download-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08121C 0%, #0F2A38 100%) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.download-hero h1,
.download-hero p,
.download-hero .kicker {
  color: #fff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .58);
}

/* Keep hero buttons readable against stronger dark backgrounds. */
.hero-readable-safe .btn.light,
.page-hero.hero-readable-safe .btn.light,
.hero-box .btn,
.download-hero .btn {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .28);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .page-hero.hero-readable-safe .article-meta,
  .hero-readable-safe .article-meta {
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .hero-box,
  .download-hero {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
}


/* V32: Mobile photo aspect-ratio and distortion fix
   Fixes real-photo distortion on mobile by forcing display ratio on wrappers
   and preventing img width/height attributes from stretching images. */

img {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Real photos should never be stretched by HTML width/height attributes. */
.field-proof-image img,
.founder-photo-frame img,
.article-card-image img,
.article-hero-photo img,
.article-figure img,
.premium-photo-grid img,
.premium-about-gallery img,
.premium-article-gallery img,
.page-photo-strip img,
.service-context-photo img,
.real-photo-frame img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  aspect-ratio: auto !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center center !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Explicit frames for all known photo containers. */
.field-proof-image,
.founder-photo-frame,
.article-card-image,
.article-hero-photo,
.article-figure,
.premium-photo-grid figure,
.premium-about-gallery figure,
.premium-article-gallery figure,
.page-photo-strip figure,
.service-context-photo,
.real-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #08121C;
}

/* Desktop / tablet ratios */
.field-proof-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.article-card-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.article-hero-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.article-figure {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.founder-photo-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}

/* If a portrait photo is inside a split layout, do not make it too tall on desktop. */
.premium-founder .founder-photo-frame {
  max-height: 680px;
}

/* Mobile: avoid tall distorted photos and keep consistent visual rhythm. */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .field-proof-image,
  .article-card-image,
  .article-hero-photo,
  .article-figure,
  .premium-photo-grid figure,
  .premium-about-gallery figure,
  .premium-article-gallery figure,
  .page-photo-strip figure,
  .service-context-photo,
  .real-photo-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10 !important;
    max-height: none !important;
  }

  /* About founder photo is portrait, but keep it natural and not overly tall. */
  .founder-photo-frame,
  .premium-founder .founder-photo-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
    max-height: 560px;
  }

  .founder-photo-frame img {
    object-position: center top !important;
  }

  .article-figure img,
  .article-hero-photo img,
  .field-proof-image img,
  .article-card-image img {
    object-position: center center !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .field-proof-image,
  .article-card-image,
  .article-hero-photo,
  .article-figure,
  .premium-photo-grid figure,
  .premium-about-gallery figure,
  .premium-article-gallery figure,
  .page-photo-strip figure,
  .service-context-photo,
  .real-photo-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3 !important;
  }

  .founder-photo-frame,
  .premium-founder .founder-photo-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  }
}

/* Prevent legacy CSS from forcing images into a wrong ratio by width/height alone. */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  main img[src*="/assets/field-notes/"],
  main img[src*="/assets/external/"],
  main img[src*="/assets/hero/"] {
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }
}


/* V33: Insight article real-photo placement
   Each insight article should include 1–2 real business / field photos without breaking reading flow. */
.insight-real-photo {
  margin: clamp(28px, 5vw, 46px) 0 clamp(30px, 5vw, 52px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #08121C;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 18, 28, .10);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(8, 18, 28, .14);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.insight-real-photo img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: block !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center center !important;
  aspect-ratio: auto !important;
}

.insight-real-photo figcaption {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 12px 16px 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #5A6870;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(8, 18, 28, .08);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .insight-real-photo {
    border-radius: 18px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    margin: 26px 0 34px;
  }

  .insight-real-photo figcaption {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 11px 13px 13px;
  }
}


/* V37: Official policy portrait photo treatment
   Used for policy background images such as the Canadian Prime Minister official portrait. */
.insight-policy-person-photo {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  background: #F6F8F9;
}

.insight-policy-person-photo img {
  object-fit: contain !important;
  background: #F6F8F9;
}

.insight-policy-person-photo figcaption {
  background: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .insight-policy-person-photo {
    max-width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  }
}


/* V38: Prelaunch QA fixes
   Final static QA pass for mobile image stability, policy portrait sizing, and article figure readability. */

/* Keep policy portrait from dominating the Canada AI article. */
.insight-policy-person-photo {
  max-width: 440px !important;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8, 18, 28, .12) !important;
}

.insight-policy-person-photo img {
  object-fit: contain !important;
  background: #F6F8F9 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.insight-policy-person-photo figcaption {
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Real article photos: protect against mobile stretching from width/height attrs. */
.article-figure:not(.insight-policy-person-photo),
.insight-real-photo:not(.insight-policy-person-photo),
.article-hero-photo,
.article-card-image,
.field-proof-image,
.real-photo-frame,
.service-context-photo,
.page-photo-strip figure,
.premium-photo-grid figure,
.premium-about-gallery figure,
.premium-article-gallery figure {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-figure:not(.insight-policy-person-photo) img,
.insight-real-photo:not(.insight-policy-person-photo) img,
.article-hero-photo img,
.article-card-image img,
.field-proof-image img,
.real-photo-frame img,
.service-context-photo img,
.page-photo-strip figure img,
.premium-photo-grid figure img,
.premium-about-gallery figure img,
.premium-article-gallery figure img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center center !important;
  aspect-ratio: auto !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Captions should read like editorial support, not visual noise. */
.article-figure figcaption,
.insight-real-photo figcaption {
  color: #5A6870;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Mobile: keep content photos natural; avoid very tall vertical crops except explicit portrait policy photo. */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .article-figure:not(.insight-policy-person-photo),
  .insight-real-photo:not(.insight-policy-person-photo),
  .article-hero-photo,
  .article-card-image,
  .field-proof-image,
  .real-photo-frame,
  .service-context-photo,
  .page-photo-strip figure,
  .premium-photo-grid figure,
  .premium-about-gallery figure,
  .premium-article-gallery figure {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3 !important;
  }

  .insight-policy-person-photo {
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  }

  .insight-policy-person-photo figcaption {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
}

/* Avoid over-heavy photo sequencing in articles with two figures. */
.article-prose .insight-real-photo + .insight-real-photo,
.container.narrow .insight-real-photo + .insight-real-photo {
  margin-top: -10px;
}


/* V39: Image distortion audit fix
   Main finding: portrait Toronto photos were inside generic .insight-real-photo,
   which forced landscape aspect-ratio on mobile and desktop. These portrait images
   now use a dedicated portrait treatment instead of being stretched or awkwardly cropped. */

.insight-portrait-photo {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  background: #08121C;
}

.insight-portrait-photo img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center center !important;
  aspect-ratio: auto !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.insight-portrait-photo figcaption {
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* Keep Canada AI policy portrait figure separate from business-environment portrait photos. */
.insight-policy-person-photo {
  max-width: 440px !important;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
}

.insight-policy-person-photo img {
  object-fit: contain !important;
  object-position: center center !important;
}

/* Prevent generic mobile rules from forcing portrait business photos into 4:3. */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .insight-portrait-photo {
    max-width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  }

  .insight-portrait-photo img {
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }

  .insight-policy-person-photo {
    max-width: 320px !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  }

  .insight-policy-person-photo img {
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .insight-portrait-photo {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  }
}


/* V40: Full-site mobile optimization
   Scope: mobile rhythm, hero safety, cards, buttons, images, articles, FAQ, resources, legal pages, and footer spacing.
   This layer intentionally sits at the end to stabilize mobile rendering without rewriting content. */

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-padding-top: 74px;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img,
video,
svg {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Prevent long English URLs / labels from breaking mobile layout. */
p,
li,
.card,
.service-card,
.insight-card,
.audience-fit-card,
.article-prose,
.container.narrow,
footer {
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

/* Base mobile container and spacing */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .container {
    width: min(100% - 32px, 1180px) !important;
  }

  .section {
    padding-top: 48px !important;
    padding-bottom: 48px !important;
  }

  .section + .section {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  }

  .kicker,
  .eyebrow {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: .12em !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
  }
}

/* Hero mobile: shorter, clearer, less background dominance */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero,
  .hero-image,
  .page-hero,
  .download-hero {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 58px !important;
    padding-bottom: 58px !important;
  }

  .hero .hero-inner,
  .page-hero .container,
  .download-hero .container {
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero h1,
  .page-hero h1,
  .download-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 8.6vw, 46px) !important;
    line-height: 1.08 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.024em !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }

  .hero .lead,
  .page-hero .lead,
  .download-hero p,
  .hero .big,
  .page-hero .big,
  .hero .hero-support,
  .page-hero .hero-support {
    font-size: 16.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.72 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-readable-safe .lead + .big,
  .page-hero.hero-readable-safe .lead + .big,
  .hero-readable-about .lead + .big {
    margin-top: 12px !important;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    border-left-width: 2px !important;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0 !important;
  }

  .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile actions and buttons */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .actions,
  .hero-actions,
  .cta-actions {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .btn,
  a.btn,
  button.btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 46px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 13px 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .link {
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile grid/card consistency */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .grid,
  .grid.two,
  .grid.three,
  .grid.four,
  .services-detail-grid,
  .process-cards,
  .footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }

  .card,
  .service-card,
  .trust-card,
  .insight-card,
  .audience-fit-card,
  .cta-card,
  .article-summary-card {
    padding: 22px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .card h2,
  .card h3,
  .service-card h3,
  .trust-card h3,
  .insight-card h3,
  .audience-fit-card h3 {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 5.3vw, 26px) !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  .card p,
  .card li,
  .service-card p,
  .trust-card p,
  .insight-card p,
  .audience-fit-card p {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.76 !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile image stability */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .field-proof-image,
  .article-card-image,
  .article-hero-photo,
  .article-figure:not(.insight-policy-person-photo):not(.insight-portrait-photo),
  .insight-real-photo:not(.insight-policy-person-photo):not(.insight-portrait-photo),
  .premium-photo-grid figure,
  .premium-about-gallery figure,
  .premium-article-gallery figure,
  .page-photo-strip figure,
  .service-context-photo,
  .real-photo-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3 !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .field-proof-image img,
  .article-card-image img,
  .article-hero-photo img,
  .article-figure:not(.insight-policy-person-photo):not(.insight-portrait-photo) img,
  .insight-real-photo:not(.insight-policy-person-photo):not(.insight-portrait-photo) img,
  .premium-photo-grid figure img,
  .premium-about-gallery figure img,
  .premium-article-gallery figure img,
  .page-photo-strip figure img,
  .service-context-photo img,
  .real-photo-frame img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center center !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
  }

  .founder-photo-frame,
  .insight-portrait-photo {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .founder-photo-frame img {
    object-position: center top !important;
  }

  .insight-policy-person-photo {
    max-width: 310px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  }

  .insight-policy-person-photo img {
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile article readability */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .article-prose,
  .article-reading-container,
  main .container.narrow {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .article-prose p,
  .article-prose li,
  main .container.narrow p,
  main .container.narrow li {
    font-size: 16.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.84 !important;
  }

  .article-prose h2,
  main .container.narrow h2 {
    font-size: clamp(25px, 6.8vw, 34px) !important;
    line-height: 1.18 !important;
    margin-top: 42px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }

  .article-prose h3,
  main .container.narrow h3 {
    font-size: clamp(21px, 5.8vw, 28px) !important;
    line-height: 1.24 !important;
  }

  .article-figure,
  .insight-real-photo {
    margin: 26px 0 34px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .article-figure figcaption,
  .insight-real-photo figcaption {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.58 !important;
    padding: 11px 13px 13px !important;
  }

  .article-toc {
    display: grid !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .article-toc a {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile FAQ and legal pages */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .faq-grid,
  .faq-list,
  .services-detail-grid {
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .faq-grid .card h3,
  .faq-list .card h3,
  .services-detail-grid .card h3 {
    font-size: 20px !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .faq-grid .card p,
  .faq-list .card p,
  .services-detail-grid .card p {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.78 !important;
  }

  main .container.narrow > p,
  main .container.narrow > ul,
  main .container.narrow > ol {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* Very small phone screens */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .container {
    width: min(100% - 28px, 1180px) !important;
  }

  .hero,
  .hero-image,
  .page-hero,
  .download-hero {
    padding-top: 48px !important;
    padding-bottom: 48px !important;
  }

  .hero h1,
  .page-hero h1,
  .download-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(29px, 9vw, 40px) !important;
  }

  .card,
  .service-card,
  .trust-card,
  .insight-card,
  .audience-fit-card,
  .cta-card,
  .article-summary-card {
    padding: 20px !important;
  }

  .insight-policy-person-photo {
    max-width: 290px !important;
  }
}


/* V42: Figma Sites phase-1 visual system mapping
   Confirmed Figma pages:
   - Home -> / and /zh/
   - /services -> /services/ and /zh/services/
   - /schedule-a-consult -> /contact/ and /zh/contact/
   First phase uses design tokens and scoped visual refinements only; no duplicate pages are created. */

:root {
  /* Figma color styles */
  --figma-background: #F5F5F5;
  --figma-display: #07111F;
  --figma-paragraph: #4E5B64;
  --figma-accent: #00A896;

  /* Existing brand-compatible supporting tokens */
  --figma-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --figma-surface-soft: #FAFAFA;
  --figma-border: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.11);
  --figma-border-strong: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.18);
  --figma-shadow-soft: 0 18px 42px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.08);
  --figma-shadow-card: 0 10px 26px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.07);

  /* Figma text styles mapped to the current site */
  --type-display-size: clamp(48px, 6.2vw, 82px);
  --type-display-line: 0.98;
  --type-header-size: clamp(31px, 3.8vw, 52px);
  --type-header-line: 1.08;
  --type-paragraph-size: 18px;
  --type-paragraph-line: 1.68;
  --type-button-size: 18px;
  --type-button-line: 1.2;
  --type-link-size: 13px;
  --type-link-line: 0.95;

  /* Layout rhythm */
  --figma-radius-card: 28px;
  --figma-radius-button: 999px;
  --figma-section-y: 86px;
  --figma-container-x: 28px;
}

/* Page foundation: Figma background without sacrificing text contrast. */
body {
  background: var(--figma-background) !important;
  color: var(--figma-display);
}

/* Typography mapping */
.hero h1,
.page-hero h1,
.download-hero h1 {
  font-size: var(--type-display-size) !important;
  line-height: var(--type-display-line) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em !important;
}

.section h2,
.section-head h2,
.statement-card h2,
.article-prose h2,
main .container.narrow h2 {
  font-size: var(--type-header-size);
  line-height: var(--type-header-line);
  letter-spacing: -0.027em;
  color: var(--figma-display);
}

p,
li,
.big,
.lead,
.card p,
.service-card p,
.article-prose p {
  color: var(--figma-paragraph);
}

.big,
.lead,
.hero .lead,
.page-hero .lead {
  font-size: var(--type-paragraph-size) !important;
  line-height: var(--type-paragraph-line) !important;
}

.btn,
a.btn,
button.btn {
  font-size: var(--type-button-size) !important;
  line-height: var(--type-button-line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--figma-radius-button) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.link,
a.link,
.card .link,
.service-list-compact a,
.article-toc a {
  font-size: var(--type-link-size);
  line-height: var(--type-link-line);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}

/* Buttons: preserve brand accent but align with Figma button scale. */
.btn.primary,
a.btn.primary {
  background: var(--figma-accent) !important;
  color: #06111F !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 150, .42) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0, 168, 150, .18) !important;
}

.btn.outline,
a.btn.outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .28) !important;
}

.section:not(.dark) .btn.outline,
.section:not(.dark) a.btn.outline,
.card .btn.outline,
.card a.btn.outline {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--figma-display) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--figma-border-strong) !important;
}

.link,
a.link {
  color: #057F76;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

.link:hover,
a.link:hover {
  color: #005F59;
}

/* Layout + cards: first phase scoped to existing blocks. */
.section {
  padding-top: var(--figma-section-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--figma-section-y);
}

.section.alt {
  background: #ECEEEE !important;
}

.card,
.service-card,
.trust-card,
.insight-card,
.statement-card,
.article-summary-card,
.contact-card,
.cta-card {
  background: var(--figma-surface) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--figma-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--figma-radius-card) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--figma-shadow-card) !important;
}

.statement-card {
  box-shadow: var(--figma-shadow-soft) !important;
}

.card h3,
.service-card h3,
.trust-card h3,
.insight-card h3,
.contact-card h3 {
  color: var(--figma-display);
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
}

/* Phase-1 page mapping: Home, Services, Contact only. */
body:has(.hero-city-towers) .hero,
body:has(.hero-financial-district) .hero,
body:has(.hero-working-table) .hero {
  min-height: clamp(560px, 78vh, 760px);
}

.hero-readable-safe::before,
.hero-readable-about::before,
.hero-image::before,
.page-hero::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,17,31,.88) 0%, rgba(7,17,31,.72) 42%, rgba(7,17,31,.38) 100%) !important;
}

.hero-inner {
  max-width: 880px;
}

/* Home evidence carousel mapping. No JS required in phase 1; this creates a horizontally scrollable slide area from existing cards. */
body:has(.hero-city-towers) .resource-teasers,
body:has(.hero-city-towers) .process-cards {
  display: grid;
}

@media (min-width: 861px) {
  body:has(.hero-city-towers) .resource-teasers,
  body:has(.hero-city-towers) .process-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  body:has(.hero-city-towers) .resource-teasers,
  body:has(.hero-city-towers) .process-cards {
    display: flex !important;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    gap: 16px !important;
    padding: 2px 2px 14px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  body:has(.hero-city-towers) .resource-teasers > *,
  body:has(.hero-city-towers) .process-cards > * {
    flex: 0 0 min(86vw, 360px);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
}

/* Services page: reduce perceived density while preserving existing service structure. */
body:has(.hero-financial-district) .service-list-compact {
  border-radius: var(--figma-radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--figma-border);
  box-shadow: var(--figma-shadow-card);
}

body:has(.hero-financial-district) .service-list-compact > * {
  border-color: rgba(7, 17, 31, .09) !important;
}

/* Contact page: schedule-a-consult mapping. Keep current URL but visually treat it as consultation entry. */
body:has(.hero-working-table) .contact-steps .card,
body:has(.hero-working-table) .contact-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--figma-accent) !important;
}

body:has(.hero-working-table) .notice {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--figma-border) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
}

/* Header/footer harmony with Figma background. Header remains dark for brand recognition. */
.header {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(7, 17, 31, .10);
}

.ccb-footer {
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Mobile phase-1 refinements */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  :root {
    --type-display-size: clamp(34px, 9.2vw, 48px);
    --type-header-size: clamp(27px, 7.2vw, 38px);
    --type-paragraph-size: 16.5px;
    --figma-section-y: 54px;
    --figma-container-x: 16px;
    --figma-radius-card: 22px;
  }

  body:has(.hero-city-towers) .hero,
  body:has(.hero-financial-district) .hero,
  body:has(.hero-working-table) .hero {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 58px !important;
    padding-bottom: 58px !important;
  }

  .section {
    padding-top: var(--figma-section-y) !important;
    padding-bottom: var(--figma-section-y) !important;
  }

  .card,
  .service-card,
  .trust-card,
  .insight-card,
  .statement-card,
  .article-summary-card,
  .contact-card,
  .cta-card {
    border-radius: var(--figma-radius-card) !important;
  }

  .btn,
  a.btn,
  button.btn {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .link,
  a.link,
  .card .link {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.08 !important;
  }
}


/* V42 fallback selectors for browsers/environments where :has() support is inconsistent. */
body.page-home .hero,
body.page-services .hero,
body.page-contact .hero {
  min-height: clamp(560px, 78vh, 760px);
}

body.page-home .resource-teasers,
body.page-home .process-cards {
  display: grid;
}

@media (min-width: 861px) {
  body.page-home .resource-teasers,
  body.page-home .process-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

body.page-services .service-list-compact {
  border-radius: var(--figma-radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--figma-border);
  box-shadow: var(--figma-shadow-card);
}

body.page-services .service-list-compact > * {
  border-color: rgba(7, 17, 31, .09) !important;
}

body.page-contact .contact-steps .card,
body.page-contact .contact-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--figma-accent) !important;
}

body.page-contact .notice {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--figma-border) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  body.page-home .hero,
  body.page-services .hero,
  body.page-contact .hero {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 58px !important;
    padding-bottom: 58px !important;
  }

  body.page-home .resource-teasers,
  body.page-home .process-cards {
    display: flex !important;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    gap: 16px !important;
    padding: 2px 2px 14px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  body.page-home .resource-teasers > *,
  body.page-home .process-cards > * {
    flex: 0 0 min(86vw, 360px);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
}


/* V43: Figma Sites phase-2 header/footer/carousel visual refinement
   This pass keeps URLs and content intact. It refines the existing Home slide areas and aligns global frame elements. */

/* Frame rhythm */
body.figma-phase1 {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(0,168,150,.055), transparent 34vw),
    var(--figma-background) !important;
}

/* Home carousel slide treatment. Uses existing cards; no duplicate content and no JS dependency. */
body.page-home .process-cards,
body.page-home .resource-teasers {
  position: relative;
}

body.page-home .process-cards > .card,
body.page-home .resource-teasers > .card {
  min-height: 100%;
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}

body.page-home .process-cards > .card:hover,
body.page-home .resource-teasers > .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 46px rgba(7,17,31,.11) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0,168,150,.28) !important;
}

body.page-home .process-cards > .card:focus-within,
body.page-home .resource-teasers > .card:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(0,168,150,.42) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,168,150,.16), 0 20px 46px rgba(7,17,31,.10) !important;
}

body.page-home .step-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(0,168,150,.12);
  color: #057F76;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Desktop carousel-like emphasis without hiding content. */
@media (min-width: 861px) {
  body.page-home .process-cards,
  body.page-home .resource-teasers {
    gap: 22px !important;
  }

  body.page-home .process-cards > .card,
  body.page-home .resource-teasers > .card {
    padding: 28px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile carousel slides: stronger affordance and scroll stability. */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  body.page-home .process-cards,
  body.page-home .resource-teasers {
    margin-left: calc((100vw - 100%) / -2);
    margin-right: calc((100vw - 100%) / -2);
    padding-left: max(16px, calc((100vw - 100%) / 2 + 2px)) !important;
    padding-right: max(16px, calc((100vw - 100%) / 2 + 2px)) !important;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  body.page-home .process-cards::-webkit-scrollbar,
  body.page-home .resource-teasers::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  body.page-home .process-cards > .card,
  body.page-home .resource-teasers > .card {
    flex: 0 0 min(84vw, 350px) !important;
    min-height: 230px;
  }

  body.page-home .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }

  body.page-home .process-cards::after,
  body.page-home .resource-teasers::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 0 0 2px;
  }
}

/* Services page phase-2: clarify first decision layer. */
body.page-services .process-cards > .card,
body.page-services .statement-card {
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}

body.page-services .process-cards > .card:hover,
body.page-services .statement-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(0,168,150,.24) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(7,17,31,.09) !important;
}

body.page-services .service-list-compact a {
  color: #057F76 !important;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

/* Contact page phase-2: consultation entry form feel without adding a new schedule page. */
body.page-contact .contact-steps {
  counter-reset: contactStep;
}

body.page-contact .contact-steps .card {
  position: relative;
}

body.page-contact .contact-steps .card::before {
  counter-increment: contactStep;
  content: counter(contactStep);
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(0,168,150,.11);
  color: #057F76;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 13px;
}

body.page-contact .contact-card {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(7,17,31,.09) !important;
}

/* Header spacing compensation for sticky worker header */
main {
  scroll-margin-top: 84px;
}

/* Small-screen final polish */
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  body.page-home .process-cards > .card,
  body.page-home .resource-teasers > .card {
    flex-basis: min(88vw, 342px) !important;
  }

  body.page-contact .contact-steps .card::before {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }

  body.page-contact .contact-steps .card h3 {
    padding-right: 42px;
  }
}


/* V44: Cross-market definition system
   Purpose: make the core positioning term understandable without turning the website into a concept lesson. */

.cross-market-definition-section,
.cross-market-compact-section {
  background: var(--figma-background, #F5F5F5);
}

.cross-market-definition-card,
.cross-market-compact {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.96), rgba(255,255,255,.88)),
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(0,168,150,.12), transparent 34%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.10);
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(7,17,31,.08);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4.2vw, 54px);
}

.cross-market-definition-card h2,
.cross-market-compact h2 {
  max-width: 980px;
  color: var(--figma-display, #07111F);
}

.cross-market-definition-card .big,
.cross-market-compact .big {
  max-width: 980px;
}

.cross-market-definition-grid {
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.cross-market-definition-grid .card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(7,17,31,.10) !important;
}

.cross-market-definition-grid .card h3 {
  color: #07111F;
}

.cross-market-definition-grid .card p {
  color: #4E5B64;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .cross-market-definition-card,
  .cross-market-compact {
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .cross-market-definition-grid {
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
}


/* V45: Service entry and customer conversion path optimization
   Purpose: make the site function more clearly as a business-service entry point. */

.hero-trust-points {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.hero-trust-points span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.90);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero-trust-points span::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  flex: 0 0 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--figma-accent, #00A896);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.customer-situations-section .conversion-card,
.initial-review-clarity-section .conversion-card {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.conversion-card h3 {
  color: var(--figma-display, #07111F);
}

.conversion-card p {
  color: var(--figma-paragraph, #4E5B64);
}

.service-entry-list {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.service-entry-list .service-entry-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.10);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(7,17,31,.06);
  padding: 26px;
}

.service-entry-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  color: var(--figma-display, #07111F);
}

.service-entry-card dl {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 18px 0 20px;
}

.service-entry-card dt {
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #057F76;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

html[lang="zh"] .service-entry-card dt,
html[lang^="zh"] .service-entry-card dt {
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}

.service-entry-card dd {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--figma-paragraph, #4E5B64);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.email-template-card {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
}

.email-template-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px 18px;
  background: #F5F5F5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
}

.email-template-grid p,
.resource-fit {
  margin: 0;
}

.resource-fit {
  color: #4E5B64;
  background: rgba(0,168,150,.07);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  margin: 12px 0 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.case-detail-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.case-detail-card .card {
  padding: 22px !important;
}

.case-detail-card .card h3 {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.case-detail-card .card p {
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .case-detail-card {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .case-detail-card .card:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-trust-points {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 18px;
  }

  .hero-trust-points span {
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  .service-entry-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .service-entry-list .service-entry-card {
    padding: 22px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .email-template-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .case-detail-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .case-detail-card .card:last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
}


/* V46: Individual service detail conversion structure
   Adds consistent Best for / Common issue / Main deliverables / Starting point blocks to service detail pages. */

.service-detail-entry-section {
  background: var(--figma-background, #F5F5F5);
}

.service-detail-entry-card {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 42px) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896) !important;
}

.service-detail-entry-card dl {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(160px, 220px) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 16px 22px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.service-detail-entry-card dt {
  color: #057F76;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

html[lang^="zh"] .service-detail-entry-card dt {
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}

.service-detail-entry-card dd {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--figma-paragraph, #4E5B64);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.service-detail-entry-card .btn {
  width: fit-content !important;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .service-detail-entry-card {
    padding: 22px !important;
    border-left-width: 3px !important;
  }

  .service-detail-entry-card dl {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 7px;
  }

  .service-detail-entry-card dt {
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .service-detail-entry-card dt:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .service-detail-entry-card dd {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.76;
  }

  .service-detail-entry-card .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}


/* V47: Conversion journey closure
   Purpose: close the path from Home -> Services -> Service Detail -> Contact. */

.contact-route-section {
  background: var(--figma-background, #F5F5F5);
}

.contact-route-grid .card {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.contact-route-grid .card h3 {
  color: var(--figma-display, #07111F);
}

.contact-route-grid .card p {
  color: var(--figma-paragraph, #4E5B64);
}

.contact-route-grid .link {
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
}

.journey-closure-section .cta-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896) !important;
}

.journey-closure-section .cta-card h2 {
  max-width: 880px;
}

.journey-closure-section .cta-card p {
  max-width: 880px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .contact-route-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .contact-route-grid .card {
    padding: 20px !important;
  }

  .journey-closure-section .cta-card {
    border-left-width: 3px !important;
  }
}


/* V48: Contact entry simplification
   Replaces six separate email routes with one primary action and three supporting route hints. */

.contact-route-simplified .contact-route-primary-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: center;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896) !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-route-simplified .contact-route-primary-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  color: var(--figma-display, #07111F);
}

.contact-route-simplified .contact-route-primary-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--figma-paragraph, #4E5B64);
}

.contact-route-helper-grid .card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(7,17,31,.045) !important;
}

.contact-route-helper-grid .card h3 {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.contact-route-helper-grid .card p {
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .contact-route-simplified .contact-route-primary-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    border-left-width: 3px !important;
  }

  .contact-route-simplified .contact-route-primary-card .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .contact-route-helper-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}


/* V49: Final conversion simplification
   Reduce duplicate high-visual-weight CTAs while keeping the main initial-review action clear. */

.conversion-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #057F76 !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

.email-template-card .conversion-action-link {
  justify-self: start;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .email-template-card .conversion-action-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,168,150,.22);
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: rgba(0,168,150,.07);
  }
}


/* V50: Value commitment and deliverable guarantee emphasis
   Rebalances the site from defensive boundary language toward clear service value and realistic commitments. */

.value-commitment-section {
  background: var(--figma-background, #F5F5F5);
}

.value-commitment-grid .card {
  min-height: 100%;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896) !important;
}

.value-commitment-grid .card h3 {
  color: var(--figma-display, #07111F);
}

.value-commitment-grid .card p {
  color: var(--figma-paragraph, #4E5B64);
}

.contact-promise-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.96), rgba(255,255,255,.90)),
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(0,168,150,.10), transparent 34%) !important;
}

.contact-promise-card h2 {
  max-width: 880px;
}

.contact-promise-card p {
  max-width: 940px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .value-commitment-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .contact-promise-card {
    border-left-width: 3px !important;
  }
}


/* V52: Homepage business-service entry refinement
   Focus: Chinese /zh/ homepage first, with aligned English homepage adjustments. */

.compact-cross-market .cross-market-definition-card {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 42px);
}

.compact-cross-market .cross-market-definition-card h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.review-focus-grid .card,
.not-for-all-section .statement-card {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.review-focus-grid .card h3 {
  color: var(--figma-display, #07111F);
}

.review-focus-grid .card p {
  color: var(--figma-paragraph, #4E5B64);
}

.not-for-all-section .statement-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .review-focus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .compact-cross-market .cross-market-definition-card {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .not-for-all-section .statement-card {
    border-left-width: 3px !important;
  }

  body.page-home .hero h1,
  body.page-home .page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 8.4vw, 44px) !important;
    line-height: 1.08 !important;
  }
}


/* V53: Homepage trust note, About readability, and image aspect correction
   Focus: reduce abrupt hero tags, improve About hero subtitle contrast, and prevent photo distortion. */

/* Replace heavy multi-tag hero trust points with a quieter two-line start note. */
.hero-start-note {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 14px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 18px;
  max-width: 860px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.48;
}

.hero-start-note span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-start-note span + span::before {
  content: "";
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  margin-right: 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

/* About hero subtitle readability: stronger text panel without changing the page structure. */
body.page-about .hero-readable-safe .hero-inner,
body.page-about .page-hero.hero-readable-safe .hero-inner,
body.page-about .hero .hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,15,23,.78), rgba(4,15,23,.42)) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid rgba(0,168,150,.82);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 52px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}

body.page-about .hero-readable-safe .lead,
body.page-about .page-hero.hero-readable-safe .lead,
body.page-about .hero .lead {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.96) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.65);
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* Image aspect correction: avoid stretching by resetting uncertain images to natural height. */
img {
  height: auto;
}

/* Keep controlled crops only where the container is intentionally a visual card/hero. */
.hero img,
.page-hero img,
.article-hero-photo img,
.article-card-image img,
.field-note-card img,
.proof-photo img,
.premium-about-gallery img,
.premium-article-gallery img,
.founder-photo-frame img,
.service-hero-photo img,
.case-hero-photo img,
.resource-hero-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Prevent narrow cards and generic content images from being forced into distorted crops. */
.card > img:not([class]),
.article-content img:not([class]),
.content img:not([class]),
main figure img:not(.hero-photo):not(.article-hero-image) {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
}

/* Safer default for figures: preserve image ratio unless a specific gallery rule overrides it. */
figure:not(.article-hero-photo):not(.field-note-card):not(.proof-photo):not(.founder-photo-frame):not(.premium-article-gallery figure) > img {
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
}

/* Mobile: keep hero first screen cleaner and avoid oversized trust lines. */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-start-note {
    display: grid;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.42;
  }

  .hero-start-note span + span::before {
    display: none;
  }

  body.page-about .hero-readable-safe .hero-inner,
  body.page-about .page-hero.hero-readable-safe .hero-inner,
  body.page-about .hero .hero-inner {
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border-left-width: 3px;
    background: rgba(4,15,23,.76) !important;
  }
}


/* V54: Chinese About page company-profile refinement
   Make /zh/about/ read like a formal Canada-based B2B company About page. */

.about-opportunity-section .statement-card,
.about-founder-section .card,
.about-boundary-section .narrow {
  position: relative;
}

.about-company-role-section .card,
.about-founder-section .card {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.about-field-section .premium-link-row {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.about-field-section .premium-link-row .btn {
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  width: fit-content;
}

.about-boundary-section {
  background: var(--figma-background, #F5F5F5);
}

.about-boundary-section .narrow {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.10);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 42px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(7,17,31,.06);
}

body.page-about .page-hero .lead + .lead {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .about-field-section .premium-link-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .about-field-section .premium-link-row .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .about-boundary-section .narrow {
    border-left-width: 3px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 22px;
  }
}


/* V55: Services overview as a clear B2B service entry page
   Make /zh/services/ and /services/ more selectable, compact, and consultation-oriented. */

.services-overview-section .section-head {
  max-width: 980px;
}

.services-entry-compact.service-entry-list {
  gap: 16px !important;
}

.services-entry-compact .service-entry-card {
  padding: 22px !important;
  border-radius: 22px;
}

.services-entry-compact .service-entry-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(21px, 2.1vw, 26px) !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.services-entry-compact .service-entry-card dl {
  gap: 5px;
  margin: 14px 0 16px;
}

.services-entry-compact .service-entry-card dt {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  margin-top: 7px;
}

.services-entry-compact .service-entry-card dt:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.services-entry-compact .service-entry-card dd {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.58;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.service-choice-section .card h3 {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1.28 !important;
}

.service-choice-section .card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.small-start-section .statement-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896) !important;
}

.service-boundary-section {
  background: var(--figma-background, #F5F5F5);
}

.service-boundary-section .narrow {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.10);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 42px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(7,17,31,.06);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .services-entry-compact.service-entry-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .services-entry-compact .service-entry-card {
    padding: 20px !important;
  }

  .services-entry-compact .service-entry-card dd {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .service-choice-section .services-detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .small-start-section .statement-card,
  .service-boundary-section .narrow {
    border-left-width: 3px !important;
  }

  .small-start-section .statement-card .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}


/* V56: Who-we-help entry page refinement
   Make audience pages clearer, more selectable, and fit-check oriented. */

.audience-entry-section .section-head {
  max-width: 980px;
}

.audience-entry-grid .audience-card {
  min-height: 100%;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896) !important;
}

.audience-entry-grid .audience-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(21px, 2vw, 25px) !important;
  line-height: 1.22 !important;
}

.audience-entry-grid .audience-card p {
  font-size: 15.7px;
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.audience-choice-section .card h3,
.material-start-section .card h3,
.not-fit-section .card h3 {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1.28 !important;
}

.material-start-section .grid.one {
  gap: 14px;
}

.not-fit-section .statement-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896) !important;
}

.faq-section .faq-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-section .faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(7,17,31,.045);
}

.faq-section .faq-item h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  color: var(--figma-display, #07111F);
}

.faq-section .faq-item p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--figma-paragraph, #4E5B64);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .audience-entry-grid,
  .audience-choice-section .grid.two {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .audience-entry-grid .audience-card {
    padding: 20px !important;
  }

  .not-fit-section .statement-card {
    border-left-width: 3px !important;
  }

  .not-fit-section .statement-card .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}


/* V57: Grouped FAQ page refinement
   Make FAQ pages clearer, more scannable, and better aligned with B2B service concerns. */

.faq-grouped-section .section-head {
  max-width: 980px;
}

.grouped-faq-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.grouped-faq-list .faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(7,17,31,.045);
}

.grouped-faq-list .faq-item h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--figma-display, #07111F);
  font-size: clamp(19px, 1.8vw, 22px);
  line-height: 1.28;
}

.grouped-faq-list .faq-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--figma-paragraph, #4E5B64);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .grouped-faq-list .faq-item {
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .grouped-faq-list .faq-item h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}


/* V58: Contact page low-friction initial review entry
   Make /zh/contact/ and /contact/ clearer, lower-pressure, and easier to scan. */

.contact-start-grid .card,
.contact-process-grid .card {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.contact-start-grid .card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--figma-accent, #00A896) !important;
}

.contact-start-grid .card h3,
.contact-process-grid .card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 23px) !important;
  line-height: 1.28 !important;
}

.contact-process-grid .card p,
.contact-start-grid .card p {
  color: var(--figma-paragraph, #4E5B64);
}

.email-template-card {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.email-template-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 8px 18px;
  margin: 18px 0 16px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: rgba(7,17,31,.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.email-template-grid p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--figma-paragraph, #4E5B64);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.contact-info-section .contact-card p {
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.contact-info-section .notice {
  margin-top: 16px !important;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.10);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .contact-start-grid,
  .contact-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .email-template-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .email-template-card .conversion-action-link {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-info-section .contact-card {
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
}

/* V58: Laptop-screen corporate homepage refresh
   Applied to EN/ZH homepages to match the requested clean blue-white business website direction. */
body.home-laptop-style {
  background: #ffffff;
}
.home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero {
  min-height: clamp(560px, 74vh, 720px);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 18, 28, .94) 0%, rgba(5, 18, 28, .82) 42%, rgba(5, 18, 28, .18) 100%),
    url('/assets/hero/toronto-skyline-clean-hero.jpg') !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(8, 18, 28, .08);
}
.home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 28%, rgba(0, 168, 150, .16), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,18,28,.04), rgba(5,18,28,.16));
}
.home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 18, 28, .08), rgba(5, 18, 28, .20));
}
.home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: inherit;
}
.home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero .hero-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  padding: clamp(58px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
}
.home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero h1 {
  max-width: 760px;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5.2vw, 68px);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  font-weight: 820;
}
.home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero .lead {
  max-width: 720px;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.55vw, 21px);
  line-height: 1.66;
}
.home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero .hero-support {
  max-width: 690px;
  margin-top: -8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important;
}
.home-laptop-style .hero-trust-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.home-laptop-style .hero-trust-tags span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 760;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.home-laptop-style .hero-trust-tags span::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #C6A154;
}
.home-service-entry-section {
  padding-top: clamp(42px, 5vw, 72px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7f9fb 100%);
}
.home-service-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.home-service-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 245px;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 18, 28, .09);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(8, 18, 28, .06);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.home-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(0,168,150,.22);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 54px rgba(8, 18, 28, .10);
}
.home-service-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: #09283B;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 850;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef8f7, #fff8ec);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,168,150,.14);
}
.home-service-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -.018em;
  color: #08121C;
}
.home-service-card p {
  color: #536071;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.home-service-card .link {
  margin-top: auto;
  color: #087b70;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.home-trust-section {
  background: #f5f7f9;
}
.home-trust-grid .trust-card {
  min-height: 210px;
  background: #fff;
}
.home-trust-grid .trust-card h3 {
  color: #08121C;
}
.home-laptop-style .customer-situations-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}
.home-laptop-style .review-focus-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7f9fb 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .home-service-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 18, 28, .97) 0%, rgba(5, 18, 28, .90) 58%, rgba(5, 18, 28, .72) 100%),
      url('/assets/hero/toronto-skyline-clean-hero.jpg') !important;
    background-position: center top !important;
  }
  .home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero .container {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero .hero-inner {
    padding: 62px 0 72px;
  }
  .home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 9vw, 46px);
  }
  .home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero .lead {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }
  .home-service-card-grid,
  .home-trust-grid.grid.four {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .home-service-card {
    min-height: auto;
  }
}


/* V61: Mobile hero cleanup
   The three short trust chips feel abrupt on mobile, so keep the hero cleaner on small screens. */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .home-laptop-style .hero-trust-tags {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .home-laptop-style .home-laptop-hero .hero-support {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.58;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.78) !important;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   CCBONLINE Institutional Redesign v65
   McKinsey/Brookings inspired: academic-financial, modern minimalist
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --navy:#0A1128!important;
  --navy2:#121B3A!important;
  --navy3:#182449!important;
  --ink:#FFFFFF!important;
  --text:#FFFFFF!important;
  --muted:#94A3B8!important;
  --green:#00F2FE!important;
  --green2:#00F2FE!important;
  --gold:#D4AF37!important;
  --gold2:#D4AF37!important;
  --silver:#94A3B8!important;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.10)!important;
  --bg:#0A1128!important;
  --white:#FFFFFF!important;
  --radius:22px!important;
  --shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2)!important;
}
html{background:#0A1128!important;}
body{
  font-family:Inter,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"PingFang SC","Noto Sans CJK SC",sans-serif!important;
  background:#0A1128!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  line-height:1.78!important;
  text-rendering:geometricPrecision;
}
:lang(zh), html[lang^="zh"] body{font-family:Inter,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"PingFang SC","Noto Sans CJK SC",sans-serif!important;}
a{color:inherit;}
.container{width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 48px))!important;}
.narrow{width:min(900px,calc(100% - 48px))!important;}
::selection{background:rgba(0,242,254,.25);color:#fff;}
.header{background:rgba(10,17,40,.88)!important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)!important;backdrop-filter:blur(22px)!important;box-shadow:none!important;}
.nav{min-height:82px!important;height:auto!important;}
.brand img{filter:brightness(1.12) contrast(1.06);}
.links{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)!important;gap:22px!important;font-size:13px!important;font-weight:560!important;}
.links a{opacity:1!important;letter-spacing:.01em;}
.links a:hover,.links a.active{color:#fff!important;}
.links a.active:after{display:none!important;}
.top-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00F2FE,#4bffd9)!important;color:#06101c!important;border-radius:999px!important;padding:11px 18px!important;font-weight:850!important;box-shadow:0 18px 60px rgba(0,242,254,.16)!important;}
.menu{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18)!important;color:#fff!important;}
.kicker,.eyebrow{color:#00F2FE!important;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;font-size:12px!important;font-weight:800!important;}
.eyebrow:before,.kicker:before{background:#D4AF37!important;}
h1,h2,h3{color:#FFFFFF!important;font-weight:700!important;letter-spacing:-.04em!important;}
h1{font-size:clamp(44px,6.2vw,88px)!important;line-height:.98!important;}
h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,56px)!important;line-height:1.04!important;}
h3{font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,27px)!important;line-height:1.18!important;}
p,.lead,.big,.muted,li,dd,dt{color:#94A3B8!important;font-weight:400!important;}
.lead{font-size:clamp(18px,1.55vw,22px)!important;line-height:1.8!important;max-width:760px!important;}
.big{font-size:18px!important;line-height:1.78!important;}
.accent{color:#D4AF37!important;}
.section{padding:104px 0!important;background:#0A1128!important;position:relative;}
.section.alt{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0A1128 0%,#0c1530 100%)!important;}
.section.dark{background:#070d20!important;}
.section-head{margin-bottom:52px!important;max-width:860px!important;}
.section-head.left{text-align:left!important;}
.card,.service-entry-card,.home-service-card,.conversion-card,.trust-card,.statement-card,.resource-card{
  background:#121B3A!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  border:0!important;
  border-radius:22px!important;
  box-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.20)!important;
  transition:transform .28s ease, background-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease!important;
}
.card:hover,.service-entry-card:hover,.home-service-card:hover,.conversion-card:hover,.trust-card:hover,.resource-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px)!important;
  background:#17224a!important;
  box-shadow:0 20px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.32)!important;
}
.card h3,.service-entry-card h3,.home-service-card h3{color:#FFFFFF!important;}
.card p,.service-entry-card p,.home-service-card p,.card dd,.service-entry-card dd{color:#94A3B8!important;}
.link{color:#00F2FE!important;font-weight:720!important;}
.btn{border-radius:999px!important;padding:15px 24px!important;font-weight:800!important;letter-spacing:.01em!important;transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, background .22s ease!important;}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)!important;}
.btn.primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00F2FE,#58ffd8)!important;color:#06101c!important;box-shadow:0 18px 64px rgba(0,242,254,.18)!important;border:0!important;}
.btn.primary:hover{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08),0 22px 80px rgba(0,242,254,.26)!important;}
.btn.outline{background:transparent!important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22)!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}
.btn.light,.btn.dark{background:#121B3A!important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10)!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}
.btn.gold{background:#D4AF37!important;color:#08111f!important;}
.hero,.page-hero{background:#0A1128!important;color:#fff!important;min-height:72vh!important;overflow:hidden!important;}
.hero:before,.page-hero:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 86% 22%,rgba(0,242,254,.10),transparent 24%),radial-gradient(circle at 68% 72%,rgba(212,175,55,.11),transparent 28%),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,17,40,.98),rgba(10,17,40,.78));z-index:0!important;}
.hero:after,.page-hero: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:64px 64px;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,transparent 58%,#000 75%,#000 100%);opacity:.7;z-index:0!important;transform:none!important;border:0!important;width:auto!important;height:auto!important;right:0!important;bottom:0!important;}
.hero-inner,.page-hero .container{position:relative!important;z-index:2!important;}
.hero-inner{padding:128px 0!important;max-width:720px!important;}
.hero-skyline,.wave{display:none!important;}
.breadcrumb{color:#94A3B8!important;}
.breadcrumb a{color:#FFFFFF!important;}
.grid{gap:28px!important;}
.grid.two{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))!important;}
.grid.three{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))!important;}
.grid.four{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))!important;}
.footer,.ccb-footer{background:#070d20!important;color:#94A3B8!important;}
.form-card,input,select,textarea{background:#121B3A!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12)!important;}
input::placeholder,textarea::placeholder{color:#64748b!important;}
.quote{color:#FFFFFF!important;border-left-color:#D4AF37!important;}
.notice{background:rgba(212,175,55,.08)!important;border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.25)!important;color:#E5E7EB!important;}
.cta-band,.cta-card{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121B3A,#0d1631)!important;border:0!important;box-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2)!important;}
/* New institutional homepage */
.institutional-hero{min-height:100vh!important;display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;background:#0A1128!important;}
.institutional-hero .hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(300px,.9fr);gap:60px;align-items:center;min-height:calc(100vh - 82px);padding:80px 0;}
.hero-copy{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,92px)!important;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 28px!important;}
.hero-copy .lead{max-width:740px!important;margin-bottom:36px!important;}
.hero-panel{position:relative;min-height:520px;border-radius:32px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(18,27,58,.62),rgba(18,27,58,.18));box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08),0 40px 140px rgba(0,0,0,.22);overflow:hidden;}
.hero-panel:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:42px 42px;opacity:.45;}
.hero-panel:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:430px;height:430px;border-radius:50%;right:-170px;top:80px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,242,254,.20),transparent 62%);filter:blur(8px);}
.hero-metric-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;margin-top:48px;max-width:760px;}
.hero-metric{padding:16px 18px;border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.06);}
.hero-metric strong{display:block;color:#fff;font-size:18px;line-height:1.2}.hero-metric span{display:block;color:#94A3B8;font-size:13px;margin-top:5px;}
.trust-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:28px;}
.trust-grid-card{padding:36px!important;min-height:300px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;}
.trust-grid-card svg{width:42px;height:42px;color:#fff;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.5;fill:none;margin-bottom:36px;}
.trust-grid-card h3{margin:0 0 14px!important;}
.trust-grid-card p{margin:0!important;}
.institutional-band{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);background:#070d20!important;}
.institutional-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:72px;align-items:start;}
.institutional-list{display:grid;gap:18px;margin-top:24px;}
.institutional-list li{list-style:none;position:relative;padding-left:34px;color:#CBD5E1!important;}
.institutional-list li:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.78em;width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#00F2FE;box-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(0,242,254,.35);}
.authority-panel{background:#121B3A;border-radius:28px;padding:36px;box-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2);}
.authority-panel .line{height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);margin:22px 0;}
@media(max-width:1040px){.institutional-hero .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:auto;padding:96px 0}.hero-panel{min-height:320px}.trust-grid,.institutional-split,.grid.two,.grid.three,.grid.four{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}.hero-metric-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}.section{padding:84px 0!important}}
@media(max-width:680px){.container,.narrow{width:min(100% - 32px,1180px)!important}.institutional-hero .hero-grid{padding:72px 0}.hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(42px,12vw,58px)!important}.hero-panel{display:none}.section{padding:72px 0!important}.trust-grid-card{padding:28px!important}.lead{font-size:17px!important}}

/* =========================================================
   CCBONLINE v66: Contrast + icon hotfix
   Fixes legacy light surfaces after v65 dark redesign and prevents SVG/icon enlargement.
   ========================================================= */

/* 1) Keep old light sections aligned with the new institutional dark system */
:where(
  .home-service-entry-section,
  .home-trust-section,
  .home-laptop-style .customer-situations-section,
  .home-laptop-style .review-focus-section,
  .trust-strip,
  .customer-situations-section,
  .review-focus-section
){
  background:#0A1128!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
}

/* 2) Convert legacy white cards/notes/FAQ blocks to readable dark cards */
:where(
  .trust-card,
  .question-row article,
  .faq-item,
  .proof-photo,
  .article-figure,
  .article-source-note,
  .service-note,
  .field-note-card,
  .related-card,
  .resource-card,
  .statement-card,
  .conversion-card,
  .form-card,
  .notice
){
  background:#121B3A!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.10)!important;
  box-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.20)!important;
}

:where(
  .trust-card,
  .question-row article,
  .faq-item,
  .proof-photo,
  .article-figure,
  .article-source-note,
  .service-note,
  .field-note-card,
  .related-card,
  .resource-card,
  .statement-card,
  .conversion-card,
  .form-card,
  .notice
) :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong,dt,label){
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
}

:where(
  .trust-card,
  .question-row article,
  .faq-item,
  .proof-photo,
  .article-figure,
  .article-source-note,
  .service-note,
  .field-note-card,
  .related-card,
  .resource-card,
  .statement-card,
  .conversion-card,
  .form-card,
  .notice
) :is(p,li,dd,small,figcaption,.muted,.meta,.field-note-source){
  color:#94A3B8!important;
}

.article-figure figcaption,
.proof-photo figcaption{
  background:#121B3A!important;
  border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.10)!important;
  color:#94A3B8!important;
}

/* 3) Preserve print/checklist pages with white paper and dark text */
.sheet,
.sheet .paper,
.paper{
  background:#FFFFFF!important;
  color:#07111F!important;
}
.sheet :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
.paper :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label){
  color:#07111F!important;
}
.sheet :is(p,li,dd,td,th,.meta,.small,.muted),
.paper :is(p,li,dd,td,th,.meta,.small,.muted){
  color:#526274!important;
}
.paper a,
.sheet a{
  color:#087B70!important;
}
@media print{
  body{background:#FFFFFF!important;color:#07111F!important;}
  .sheet,.paper{background:#FFFFFF!important;color:#07111F!important;box-shadow:none!important;}
}

/* 4) SVG/icon containment: prevent distorted or oversized icons */
svg[aria-hidden="true"],
.icon svg,
.service-icon svg,
.home-service-icon svg,
.service-card svg,
.service-entry-card svg,
.trust-grid-card svg,
.btn svg,
.links svg{
  display:block!important;
  flex:0 0 auto!important;
  width:42px!important;
  height:42px!important;
  max-width:42px!important;
  max-height:42px!important;
  min-width:42px!important;
  min-height:42px!important;
  object-fit:contain!important;
  overflow:visible!important;
}

.btn svg,
.links svg{
  width:18px!important;
  height:18px!important;
  max-width:18px!important;
  max-height:18px!important;
  min-width:18px!important;
  min-height:18px!important;
}

.icon,
.service-icon,
.home-service-icon{
  flex:0 0 auto!important;
  overflow:hidden!important;
}
.icon img,
.service-icon img,
.home-service-icon img{
  width:100%!important;
  height:100%!important;
  max-width:100%!important;
  max-height:100%!important;
  object-fit:contain!important;
}
.trust-grid-card svg{
  margin-bottom:32px!important;
  stroke:#FFFFFF!important;
}

/* 5) Safe contrast defaults for table and inline blocks left from older pages */
table,
.table-wrap,
.info-table{
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
}
th{color:#FFFFFF!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06)!important;}
td{color:#CBD5E1!important;}
hr{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12)!important;}

/* V66.1: additional legacy-light-surface coverage after full-site scan */
body.home-laptop-style{
  background:#0A1128!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
}
.article-summary-card,
.proof-metrics div,
.founder-photo-frame,
.premium-article-thumbs figure,
.page-photo-strip figure,
.service-context-photo,
.insight-policy-person-photo,
.insight-policy-person-photo img,
.insight-portrait-photo figcaption,
.insight-real-photo figcaption,
.page-photo-strip figure figcaption,
.service-context-photo figcaption,
.founder-photo-frame figcaption,
.premium-article-thumbs figcaption{
  background:#121B3A!important;
  color:#94A3B8!important;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.10)!important;
}
.article-summary-card :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong),
.proof-metrics div :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong),
.founder-photo-frame :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong),
.premium-article-thumbs figure :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong),
.page-photo-strip figure :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong),
.service-context-photo :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong){
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
}
.article-summary-card :is(p,li,dd,span,small),
.proof-metrics div :is(p,li,dd,span,small),
.founder-photo-frame :is(p,li,dd,span,small,figcaption),
.premium-article-thumbs figure :is(p,li,dd,span,small,figcaption),
.page-photo-strip figure :is(p,li,dd,span,small,figcaption),
.service-context-photo :is(p,li,dd,span,small,figcaption){
  color:#94A3B8!important;
}

/* Links and light button variants should not become white-on-white. */
.btn.light,
.btn.dark,
button.btn.light,
a.btn.light{
  background:#121B3A!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)!important;
}
.btn.light:hover,
.btn.dark:hover{
  background:#17224A!important;
}

/* QR block remains white for scanability, with dark label text where present. */
.qr,
.qr img{
  background:#FFFFFF!important;
}
.qr :is(p,span,small,strong){
  color:#07111F!important;
}

/* =========================================================
   CCBONLINE v67: Light-surface title contrast hotfix
   Fixes white/near-white content islands whose headings were
   inherited from the v65 global dark-theme h1/h2/h3 rule.
   ========================================================= */

/* About / service-boundary white panel: keep the white institutional note,
   but force all headings and body copy back to dark-on-light contrast. */
.about-boundary-section .narrow,
.service-boundary-section .narrow,
.boundary-section .narrow,
.light-panel,
.white-panel{
  background:#FFFFFF!important;
  color:#07111F!important;
  border-color:rgba(7,17,31,.12)!important;
}

.about-boundary-section .narrow :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
.service-boundary-section .narrow :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
.boundary-section .narrow :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
.light-panel :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
.white-panel :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label){
  color:#07111F!important;
}

.about-boundary-section .narrow :is(p,li,dd,small,span,.big,.lead,.muted),
.service-boundary-section .narrow :is(p,li,dd,small,span,.big,.lead,.muted),
.boundary-section .narrow :is(p,li,dd,small,span,.big,.lead,.muted),
.light-panel :is(p,li,dd,small,span,.big,.lead,.muted),
.white-panel :is(p,li,dd,small,span,.big,.lead,.muted){
  color:#526274!important;
}

.about-boundary-section .narrow .kicker,
.service-boundary-section .narrow .kicker,
.boundary-section .narrow .kicker,
.light-panel .kicker,
.white-panel .kicker{
  color:#087B70!important;
}

/* FAQ cards or details blocks that intentionally remain white must not inherit
   global white headings. This covers FAQ pages and article FAQ modules. */
.faq-grouped-section .faq-item,
.grouped-faq-list .faq-item,
.faq-list .faq-item,
.faq-section details,
.article-faq details,
.faq-list details{
  background:#FFFFFF!important;
  color:#07111F!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.12)!important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(7,17,31,.055)!important;
}

.faq-grouped-section .section-head :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6),
.faq-section .section-head :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6),
.article-faq > h2{
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
}

.faq-grouped-section .faq-item :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong),
.grouped-faq-list .faq-item :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong),
.faq-list .faq-item :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong),
.faq-section details :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong),
.article-faq details :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong),
.faq-list details :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong){
  color:#07111F!important;
}

.faq-grouped-section .faq-item :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted),
.grouped-faq-list .faq-item :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted),
.faq-list .faq-item :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted),
.faq-section details :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted),
.article-faq details :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted),
.faq-list details :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted){
  color:#526274!important;
}

.faq-section details a,
.article-faq details a,
.faq-list details a,
.faq-item a,
.about-boundary-section .narrow a{
  color:#087B70!important;
}

/* =========================================================
   CCBONLINE v68: EN/ZH light-surface heading sync fix
   Fixes white headings inherited from the v65 dark-theme reset
   when the content area intentionally uses a white/light surface.
   Scope: English About service boundary, EN/ZH FAQ sections,
   service-page FAQ blocks, resources FAQ blocks, and article FAQ cards.
   ========================================================= */

/* 1) English + Chinese About service-boundary panels: white surface with dark text. */
body.page-about .about-boundary-section .container.narrow,
body.page-about .service-boundary-section .container.narrow,
.about-boundary-section > .container.narrow,
.service-boundary-section > .container.narrow,
.boundary-section > .container.narrow{
  background:#FFFFFF!important;
  color:#07111F!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.12)!important;
  border-radius:24px!important;
  padding:clamp(30px,4vw,56px)!important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 54px rgba(7,17,31,.08)!important;
}
body.page-about .about-boundary-section .container.narrow :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
body.page-about .service-boundary-section .container.narrow :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
.about-boundary-section > .container.narrow :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
.service-boundary-section > .container.narrow :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
.boundary-section > .container.narrow :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label){
  color:#07111F!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
body.page-about .about-boundary-section .container.narrow :is(p,li,dd,span,small,.big,.lead,.muted),
body.page-about .service-boundary-section .container.narrow :is(p,li,dd,span,small,.big,.lead,.muted),
.about-boundary-section > .container.narrow :is(p,li,dd,span,small,.big,.lead,.muted),
.service-boundary-section > .container.narrow :is(p,li,dd,span,small,.big,.lead,.muted),
.boundary-section > .container.narrow :is(p,li,dd,span,small,.big,.lead,.muted){
  color:#526274!important;
}
body.page-about .about-boundary-section .container.narrow .kicker,
body.page-about .service-boundary-section .container.narrow .kicker,
.about-boundary-section > .container.narrow .kicker,
.service-boundary-section > .container.narrow .kicker,
.boundary-section > .container.narrow .kicker{
  color:#087B70!important;
}

/* 2) FAQ sections that use a light/white background: make the section title dark, not white. */
.faq-light-section,
.section.faq-section,
.section.faq-grouped-section{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#F7FAFC 0%,#FFFFFF 100%)!important;
  color:#07111F!important;
}
.faq-light-section .section-head :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6),
.section.faq-section .section-head :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6),
.section.faq-grouped-section .section-head :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6){
  color:#07111F!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
.faq-light-section .section-head :is(p,.big,.lead,.muted),
.section.faq-section .section-head :is(p,.big,.lead,.muted),
.section.faq-grouped-section .section-head :is(p,.big,.lead,.muted){
  color:#526274!important;
}
.faq-light-section .section-head .kicker,
.section.faq-section .section-head .kicker,
.section.faq-grouped-section .section-head .kicker{
  color:#087B70!important;
}

/* 3) FAQ content blocks/cards on light surfaces. */
.faq-light-section .container.narrow,
.faq-light-section .card,
.faq-light-section .faq-item,
.section.faq-section .faq-item,
.section.faq-grouped-section .faq-item,
.section.faq-section details,
.section.faq-grouped-section details{
  background:#FFFFFF!important;
  color:#07111F!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.12)!important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(7,17,31,.055)!important;
}
.faq-light-section :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong),
.section.faq-section :is(.faq-item,details,.card) :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong),
.section.faq-grouped-section :is(.faq-item,details,.card) :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong){
  color:#07111F!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
.faq-light-section :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted,span),
.section.faq-section :is(.faq-item,details,.card) :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted,span),
.section.faq-grouped-section :is(.faq-item,details,.card) :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted,span){
  color:#526274!important;
}

/* 4) Article FAQ panels: many articles are white reading surfaces, so FAQ headings must be dark. */
.article-faq,
.article-faq.card,
.faq-section.article-faq{
  background:#FFFFFF!important;
  color:#07111F!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(7,17,31,.12)!important;
  border-radius:24px!important;
  padding:clamp(24px,4vw,42px)!important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(7,17,31,.06)!important;
}
.article-faq :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong),
.faq-section.article-faq :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,summary,strong){
  color:#07111F!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
.article-faq :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted,span),
.faq-section.article-faq :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted,span){
  color:#526274!important;
}
.article-faq a,
.faq-light-section a,
.section.faq-section a,
.section.faq-grouped-section a{
  color:#087B70!important;
}

/* 5) Resources FAQ grids intentionally placed on light sections. */
.faq-light-section .services-detail-grid .card :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong){
  color:#07111F!important;
}
.faq-light-section .services-detail-grid .card :is(p,li,dd,small,.muted){
  color:#526274!important;
}

/* =========================================================
   CCBONLINE v69: Checklist/download light-surface contrast fix
   Fixes checklist center, printable checklist, resources checklist,
   and assessment-package pages where global dark-theme heading rules
   made headings invisible on white/light surfaces.
   ========================================================= */

/* Checklist center pages: Chinese /downloads/ and English /downloads/en/ */
body.print-page,
body.print-page .print-wrap,
body.print-page .download-grid,
body.print-page .note,
body.print-page .language-link,
main.wrap .cardx,
main.wrap .note,
main.wrap .panel,
.download-card,
.cardx,
.panel{
  color:#07111F!important;
}

body.print-page .download-card,
main.wrap .cardx,
main.wrap .panel,
.download-card,
.cardx,
.panel{
  background:#FFFFFF!important;
  border-color:#DBE3EE!important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(7,17,31,.08)!important;
}

body.print-page .download-card :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
main.wrap .cardx :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
main.wrap .panel :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
.download-card :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
.cardx :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
.panel :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label){
  color:#07111F!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}

body.print-page .download-card :is(p,li,dd,small,.small,.muted,span),
main.wrap .cardx :is(p,li,dd,small,.small,.muted,span),
main.wrap .panel :is(p,li,dd,small,.small,.muted,span),
.download-card :is(p,li,dd,small,.small,.muted,span),
.cardx :is(p,li,dd,small,.small,.muted,span),
.panel :is(p,li,dd,small,.small,.muted,span){
  color:#526274!important;
}

/* Keep dark hero/package panels readable on checklist pages. */
body.print-page .download-hero,
body.print-page .package,
main.wrap .hero,
main.wrap .hero-box,
main.wrap .package{
  background:#07111F!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
}
body.print-page .download-hero :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,p,span),
body.print-page .package :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,p,span),
main.wrap .hero :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,p,span),
main.wrap .hero-box :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,p,span),
main.wrap .package :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,p,span){
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
body.print-page .download-hero :is(.meta,.small,.muted),
body.print-page .package :is(.meta,.small,.muted),
main.wrap .hero :is(.meta,.small,.muted),
main.wrap .hero-box :is(.meta,.small,.muted),
main.wrap .package :is(.meta,.small,.muted){
  color:#DBE6EF!important;
}

/* Printable checklist paper pages. Stronger than global h1,h2,h3!important. */
body .sheet,
body .paper{
  background:#FFFFFF!important;
  color:#07111F!important;
}
body .paper :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label),
body .sheet :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,summary,dt,label){
  color:#07111F!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
body .paper :is(p,li,dd,td,th,small,.small,.meta,.muted,span),
body .sheet :is(p,li,dd,td,th,small,.small,.meta,.muted,span){
  color:#526274!important;
}
body .paper button,
body .sheet button,
body.print-page .primary-link,
main.wrap .btnx,
main.wrap .cta{
  color:#06111F!important;
}

/* Resources/checklist listing sections on white or light backgrounds. */
.section.alt,
.resources-checklist-section,
.checklist-center-section,
.downloads-light-section{
  background:#F7FAFC!important;
  color:#07111F!important;
}
.section.alt .section-head :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6),
.resources-checklist-section .section-head :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6),
.checklist-center-section .section-head :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6),
.downloads-light-section .section-head :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6){
  color:#07111F!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
.section.alt .section-head :is(p,.big,.lead,.muted),
.resources-checklist-section .section-head :is(p,.big,.lead,.muted),
.checklist-center-section .section-head :is(p,.big,.lead,.muted),
.downloads-light-section .section-head :is(p,.big,.lead,.muted){
  color:#526274!important;
}
.section.alt .card,
.resources-checklist-section .card,
.checklist-center-section .card,
.downloads-light-section .card{
  background:#FFFFFF!important;
  color:#07111F!important;
  border-color:#DBE3EE!important;
}
.section.alt .card :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong),
.resources-checklist-section .card :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong),
.checklist-center-section .card :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong),
.downloads-light-section .card :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong){
  color:#07111F!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
.section.alt .card :is(p,li,dd,small,.small,.muted,span),
.resources-checklist-section .card :is(p,li,dd,small,.small,.muted,span),
.checklist-center-section .card :is(p,li,dd,small,.small,.muted,span),
.downloads-light-section .card :is(p,li,dd,small,.small,.muted,span){
  color:#526274!important;
}

/* Light CTA cards inside resources/checklist pages. */
.cta-section .cta-card{
  background:#FFFFFF!important;
  color:#07111F!important;
  border-color:#DBE3EE!important;
}
.cta-section .cta-card :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong){
  color:#07111F!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
.cta-section .cta-card :is(p,li,dd,small,.small,.muted,span){
  color:#526274!important;
}


/* =========================================================
   CCBONLINE v70: Download Center Institutional Hero Sync
   Aligns /downloads/ and /downloads/en/ hero areas with the v65
   McKinsey/Brookings-inspired institutional visual system.
   ========================================================= */
body.downloads-center{
  background:#0A1128!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
}
body.downloads-center main{
  background:#0A1128!important;
}
.download-center-hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:calc(100vh - 82px);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0A1128!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.download-center-hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 18%,rgba(0,242,254,.12),transparent 25%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 76%,rgba(212,175,55,.12),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,17,40,.98),rgba(10,17,40,.82));
  z-index:0;
}
.download-center-hero::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:64px 64px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,transparent 56%,#000 76%,#000 100%);
  opacity:.72;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
}
.download-center-hero-grid{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.38fr) minmax(320px,.92fr);
  gap:clamp(40px,6vw,76px);
  align-items:center;
  padding:clamp(84px,9vw,132px) 0;
}
.download-center-copy .eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  color:#00F2FE!important;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.download-center-copy h1{
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,88px)!important;
  line-height:.98!important;
  letter-spacing:-.055em!important;
  max-width:920px;
  margin:0 0 28px!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
.download-center-copy .lead{
  color:#94A3B8!important;
  max-width:760px!important;
  margin:0 0 34px!important;
  line-height:1.8!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
.download-center-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:46px;
}
.download-center-metrics{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:12px;
  max-width:780px;
}
.download-center-metric{
  padding:16px 18px;
  border-radius:16px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)!important;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.download-center-metric strong{
  display:block;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.25;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.download-center-metric span{
  display:block;
  color:#94A3B8!important;
  font-size:12.5px;
  line-height:1.55;
  margin-top:5px;
}
.download-center-panel{
  position:relative;
  min-height:520px;
  border-radius:32px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(18,27,58,.72),rgba(18,27,58,.26))!important;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08),0 40px 140px rgba(0,0,0,.24)!important;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:28px;
}
.download-center-panel::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:42px 42px;
  opacity:.40;
}
.download-center-panel::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:430px;
  height:430px;
  border-radius:50%;
  right:-180px;
  top:70px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,242,254,.20),transparent 62%);
  filter:blur(8px);
}
.download-panel-inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  display:grid;
  gap:14px;
}
.download-panel-card{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:38px 1fr;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:start;
  padding:18px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(10,17,40,.55)!important;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.download-panel-card svg{
  width:30px!important;
  height:30px!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  stroke:currentColor;
  stroke-width:1.6;
  fill:none;
  flex:0 0 auto;
}
.download-panel-card h3{
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  font-size:17px!important;
  line-height:1.25!important;
  margin:0 0 5px!important;
  letter-spacing:-.02em!important;
}
.download-panel-card p{
  color:#94A3B8!important;
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.55;
  margin:0!important;
}
.download-center-section{
  background:#0A1128!important;
  padding:104px 0!important;
}
.download-center-section .section-head h2{
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
}
.download-center-section .section-head p{
  color:#94A3B8!important;
}
.download-center-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:28px;
}
.download-center-card{
  background:#121B3A!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  border:0!important;
  border-radius:22px!important;
  box-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.20)!important;
  padding:34px!important;
  min-height:250px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .28s ease,background-color .28s ease,box-shadow .28s ease!important;
}
.download-center-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px)!important;
  background:#17224a!important;
  box-shadow:0 20px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.32)!important;
}
.download-center-card svg{
  width:40px!important;
  height:40px!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  stroke:currentColor;
  stroke-width:1.5;
  fill:none;
  margin-bottom:30px;
}
.download-center-card h2{
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  font-size:clamp(21px,2vw,28px)!important;
  line-height:1.15!important;
  margin:0 0 14px!important;
  letter-spacing:-.035em!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
.download-center-card p{
  color:#94A3B8!important;
  margin:0 0 24px!important;
  line-height:1.72!important;
}
.download-center-card .btn{
  margin-top:auto;
  align-self:flex-start;
}
.download-center-package{
  margin-top:32px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121B3A,#0d1631)!important;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  border-radius:28px;
  padding:36px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2)!important;
}
.download-center-package h2{
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  margin:0 0 10px!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
.download-center-package p{
  color:#94A3B8!important;
  margin:0!important;
}
.download-center-note{
  margin-top:28px;
  color:#94A3B8!important;
  border-left:2px solid #D4AF37;
  padding:6px 0 6px 18px;
  max-width:920px;
}
.download-center-note strong{
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
}
.download-lang-link{
  position:absolute;
  right:clamp(24px,4vw,52px);
  top:clamp(22px,4vw,44px);
  z-index:3;
}
.download-lang-link a{
  display:inline-flex;
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:10px 16px;
  text-decoration:none;
  color:#FFFFFF!important;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06)!important;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  font-weight:780;
}
@media(max-width:1040px){
  .download-center-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:auto;padding:96px 0 84px;}
  .download-center-panel{min-height:360px;}
  .download-center-metrics,.download-center-grid,.download-center-package{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .download-center-section{padding:84px 0!important;}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .download-center-hero{min-height:auto;}
  .download-center-hero-grid{padding:72px 0;}
  .download-center-copy h1{font-size:clamp(40px,12vw,58px)!important;}
  .download-center-panel{display:none;}
  .download-center-section{padding:72px 0!important;}
  .download-center-card{padding:28px!important;}
  .download-lang-link{position:relative;top:auto;right:auto;margin:18px auto 0;width:min(100% - 32px,1180px);}
}