/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   ASSESS & ENHANCE PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ae-hero {
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ae-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 60vw;
  height: 60vw;
  max-width: 700px;
  max-height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-30px, 20px) scale(1.08); }
}
.ae-hero-content { max-width: 680px; }
.ae-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.ae-hero h1 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.ae-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.5);
  max-width: 50ch;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.ae-hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.ae-hero-proof { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2rem; }
.ae-hero-proof-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
.ae-hero-proof-num {
  font-family: var(--v-font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v-gold-light);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.ae-hero-proof-label {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.3);
}

/* A&E Problem */
.ae-problem { border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04); }
.ae-problem-inner { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ae-problem .section-label { margin-bottom: 2rem; color: var(--v-dark-gold); }
.ae-problem h2 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ae-problem p { color: #555; font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.0625rem); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.ae-problem-highlight {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--v-dark-gold) !important;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--v-body-text) !important;
}

/* A&E Deliverables */
.ae-deliverables .section-label { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ae-deliverables h2 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.ae-deliverables-intro {
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.45);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.0625rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.deliverable-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.05);
  align-items: start;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
}
.deliverable-card:hover {
  background: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.015);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  padding-right: 1rem;
}
.deliverable-card .deliverable-num {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--v-dark-gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}
.deliverable-body h3 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem); }
.deliverable-body p { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.4); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 55ch; }
.deliverable-value {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--v-gold-light);
  opacity: 0.6;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .deliverable-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .deliverable-value { justify-self: start; }
}

/* A&E Timeline */
.ae-timeline .section-label { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.ae-timeline h2 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 3rem; max-width: 20ch; }
.timeline-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.75rem;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--v-dark-gold), rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.2));
}
.timeline-phase { position: relative; text-align: center; }
.timeline-marker {
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--v-dark-gold);
  background: var(--v-off-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-marker span {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--v-dark-gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.timeline-days {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--v-warm-gray);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.timeline-phase h3 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.timeline-phase p { color: #666; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 28ch; margin: 0 auto; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .timeline-track::before { display: none; }
  .timeline-phase { text-align: left; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3.5rem 1fr; gap: 1rem; align-items: start; }
  .timeline-marker { margin: 0; }
  .timeline-days { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
  .timeline-phase p { max-width: none; }
}

/* A&E Pricing */
.ae-pricing .section-label { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ae-pricing h2 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.value-stack { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; text-align: left; }
.value-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.875rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.05);
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.45);
}
.value-row-name { font-family: var(--v-font-sub); font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.value-row-amount { font-family: var(--v-font-mono); font-size: 0.8125rem; color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.25); }
.value-total {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 0 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--v-dark-gold);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.value-total-label { font-family: var(--v-font-sub); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--v-platinum); }
.value-total-amount { font-family: var(--v-font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--v-gold-light); }
.price-reveal {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
}
.price-reveal::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.06), transparent 60%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 198, 158, 0.1);
}
.price-strike { font-family: var(--v-font-mono); font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--v-warm-gray); text-decoration: line-through; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; position: relative; }
.price-amount {
  font-family: var(--v-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v-platinum);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.price-label { font-family: var(--v-font-sub); font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--v-gold-light); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; position: relative; }
.price-terms {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.25);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}
.price-reveal .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; position: relative; }

/* A&E Guarantee */
.ae-guarantee-inner { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.guarantee-icon {
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--v-dark-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--v-dark-gold);
}
.ae-guarantee h2 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.ae-guarantee p { color: #555; font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.0625rem); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.ae-guarantee p:last-of-type { font-weight: 700; color: var(--v-body-text); }

/* A&E Fit */
.ae-fit .section-label { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ae-fit h2 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.ae-fit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.ae-fit-col h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.06);
}
.ae-fit-col.for-col h3 { color: var(--v-gold-light); }
.ae-fit-col.not-col h3 { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.35); }
.ae-fit-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.ae-fit-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.3vw, 0.9375rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.fit-marker {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.for-col .fit-marker { background: rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.15); color: var(--v-gold-light); }
.for-col .ae-fit-list li { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.65); }
.not-col .fit-marker { background: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.04); color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.25); }
.not-col .ae-fit-list li { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.3); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ae-fit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* A&E FAQ */
.ae-faq .section-label { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ae-faq h2 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.faq-list { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); }
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--v-font-sub);
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.3vw, 1.0625rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v-body-text);
  text-align: left;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--v-dark-gold); }
.faq-toggle {
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--v-warm-gray);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1), padding 0.4s ease;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer { max-height: 400px; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.faq-answer p { color: #666; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 60ch; }

/* A&E Final CTA */
.ae-final-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.15) 0%, var(--v-deep-black) 60%);
  padding: clamp(6rem, 12vh, 10rem) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.ae-final-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--v-dark-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.ae-final-cta h2 {
  color: var(--v-platinum);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.ae-final-cta-sub { font-family: var(--v-font-sub); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem); color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.45); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.ae-final-cta-urgency {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--v-dark-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-hero {
  background: var(--v-deep-black);
  padding: clamp(9rem, 16vh, 12rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem);
}
.contact-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.0625rem);
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.5);
  max-width: 50ch;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.contact-content { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem) 0; }
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.45fr 0.55fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info h2 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.contact-info-body { color: #555; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-direct { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-direct-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.contact-direct-item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); }
.contact-direct-icon {
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--v-deep-black);
  color: var(--v-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-direct-label {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-warm-gray);
  margin-bottom: 0.125rem;
}
.contact-direct-value { font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--v-body-text); }
.contact-direct-value a { color: var(--v-body-text); transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.contact-direct-value a:hover { color: var(--v-dark-gold); }
.contact-hours {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--v-warm-gray);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Contact Tabs */
.contact-tab-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.contact-tab {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  font-family: var(--v-font-sub);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-warm-gray);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
}
.contact-tab:hover { color: var(--v-body-text); }
.contact-tab.active { color: var(--v-body-text); border-bottom-color: var(--v-dark-gold); }
.contact-panel { display: none; }
.contact-panel.active { display: block; }

/* Contact Form */
.gf-placeholder {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--v-font-sub);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-body-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  background: var(--v-off-white);
  font-family: var(--v-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--v-body-text);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 0;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--v-accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 137, 189, 0.1);
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.helper-text { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--v-warm-gray); margin-top: 0.375rem; }
.blab-placeholder {
  padding: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.blab-embed-area {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--v-warm-gray);
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-hero {
  min-height: 85dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--v-deep-black);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 60vw;
  height: 60vw;
  max-width: 700px;
  max-height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbSlow 24s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes orbSlow {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-30px, 25px) scale(1.06); }
}
.about-hero-content {
  padding: clamp(9rem, 16vh, 12rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem);
  max-width: 700px;
}
.about-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem); }
.about-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.0625rem);
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.about-hero-accent {
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 30vh;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--v-dark-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.15;
}

/* About Story */
.about-story { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0; }
.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.35fr 0.65fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.about-photo-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: var(--v-deep-black);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: sticky;
  top: 7rem;
}
.about-photo-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 198, 158, 0.2);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-photo-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.2);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.about-text-col h2 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.about-text-col p { color: #555; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.about-text-col p.emphasis {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--v-dark-gold);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v-body-text);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-photo-wrap { max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; position: static; }
  .about-hero-accent { display: none; }
}

/* About Milestones */
.about-milestones { background: var(--v-deep-black); padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0; }
.about-milestones .section-label { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.milestones-list {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}
.milestones-list::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--v-dark-gold), rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.1));
}
.milestone {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 3rem 2rem;
}
.milestone::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -2.5rem;
  top: 0.5rem;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--v-dark-gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--v-deep-black);
}
.milestone-year {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-dark-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}
.milestone h3 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.125rem; }
.milestone p { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.4); font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 50ch; }

/* About Philosophy */
.about-philosophy { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0; }
.about-philosophy-inner { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.about-philosophy .section-label { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.about-philosophy h2 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.belief-item {
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.belief-item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); }
.belief-item h3 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-size: 1.0625rem; }
.belief-item p { color: #555; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* About CTA */
.about-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.15) 0%, var(--v-deep-black) 60%);
  padding: clamp(6rem, 12vh, 10rem) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.about-cta h2 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 1rem; max-width: 20ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.about-cta-sub { font-family: var(--v-font-sub); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem); color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.45); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES HUB PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-hero {
  background: var(--v-deep-black);
  padding: clamp(9rem, 16vh, 12rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem);
}
.services-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem); }
.services-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.0625rem);
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.5);
  max-width: 50ch;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Featured Service Card */
.featured-service { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem) 0; }
.featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--v-dark-gold);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  align-items: center;
}
.featured-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--v-dark-gold);
  color: var(--v-deep-black);
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.featured-card h2 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.featured-card-sub { color: #555; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 50ch; }
.featured-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
.featured-stat { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
.featured-stat-num { font-family: var(--v-font-display); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.featured-stat-label { font-family: var(--v-font-mono); font-size: 0.625rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--v-warm-gray); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* AI Maps Callout */
.ai-maps-callout { background: var(--v-deep-black); padding: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem) 0; }
.ai-maps-card {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--v-accent-blue);
  background: rgba(37, 137, 189, 0.03);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ai-maps-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 50vw;
  height: 50vw;
  max-width: 500px;
  max-height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 137, 189, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ai-maps-card-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
}
.ai-maps-badges { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ai-maps-badge-new {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--v-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
}
.ai-maps-badge-urgent {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 137, 189, 0.4);
  color: var(--v-accent-blue);
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
}
.ai-maps-card h2 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.ai-maps-card-sub { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.5); font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.ai-maps-card-detail { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.35); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.ai-maps-card-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.ai-maps-stat { text-align: center; }
.ai-maps-stat-num { font-family: var(--v-font-display); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--v-accent-blue); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.ai-maps-stat-label { font-family: var(--v-font-mono); font-size: 0.5625rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.3); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ai-maps-card-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Service Grid */
.services-grid-section { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0; }
.services-grid-section .section-label { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.service-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.service-card-num { font-family: var(--v-font-mono); font-size: 0.6875rem; color: var(--v-warm-gray); letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.service-card h3 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
.service-card-desc { color: #555; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.service-card-includes { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.service-card-includes li {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--v-warm-gray);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.service-card-includes li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--v-dark-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.5em;
}
.service-card-link {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--v-dark-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}
.service-card-link:hover { gap: 0.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Approach */
.services-approach { background: var(--v-deep-black); padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0; }
.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.45fr 0.55fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.approach-text .section-label { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.approach-text h2 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.approach-text p { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.45); font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.approach-principles { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.approach-principle {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.approach-principle:hover { border-left-color: var(--v-gold-light); padding-left: 1.75rem; }
.approach-principle h3 { color: var(--v-platinum); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.approach-principle p { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.4); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .approach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Services CTA */
.services-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.15) 0%, var(--v-deep-black) 60%);
  padding: clamp(6rem, 12vh, 10rem) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.services-cta h2 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.services-cta-sub { font-family: var(--v-font-sub); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem); color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.45); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE DETAIL PAGES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.svc-hero {
  background: var(--v-deep-black);
  padding: clamp(9rem, 16vh, 12rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 50vw;
  height: 50vw;
  max-width: 600px;
  max-height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.back-link {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.back-link:hover { color: var(--v-gold-light); }
.svc-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem); }
.svc-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.0625rem);
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.5);
  max-width: 55ch;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Service Overview */
.svc-overview { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0; }
.svc-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.45fr 0.55fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.svc-overview h2 { color: var(--v-body-text); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.svc-overview p { color: #555; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.svc-overview p.emphasis {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--v-dark-gold);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v-body-text);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .svc-overview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Service Includes */
.svc-includes { background: var(--v-deep-black); padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0; }
.svc-includes .section-label { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.svc-includes h2 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.includes-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.include-item {
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.05);
  background: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.01);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.include-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(209, 198, 158, 0.12);
  background: rgba(209, 198, 158, 0.02);
}
.include-item h3 { color: var(--v-platinum); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.include-item p { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.4); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .includes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Service Ideal Client */
.svc-ideal { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0; }
.svc-ideal-inner { max-width: 720px; }
.svc-ideal .section-label { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.svc-ideal h2 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.ideal-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.ideal-list li { display: flex; gap: 0.875rem; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #555; align-items: flex-start; }
.ideal-marker {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 1.375rem;
  height: 1.375rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(37, 137, 189, 0.1);
  color: var(--v-accent-blue);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Service Path */
.svc-path { background: var(--v-deep-black); padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,244,244,0.04); }
.svc-path-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.5fr 0.5fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.svc-path .section-label { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.svc-path h2 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.svc-path p { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.45); font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.path-flow { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
.path-step {
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 198, 158, 0.1);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}
.path-step-label { font-family: var(--v-font-mono); font-size: 0.625rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--v-dark-gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.path-step-name { font-family: var(--v-font-sub); font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--v-platinum); }
.path-arrow { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--v-dark-gold); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .svc-path-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .path-flow { flex-direction: column; }
  .path-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
}

/* Service CTA */
.svc-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.12) 0%, var(--v-deep-black) 60%);
  padding: clamp(6rem, 12vh, 10rem) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.svc-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--v-dark-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.svc-cta h2 { color: var(--v-platinum); margin-bottom: 1rem; max-width: 20ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.svc-cta-sub { font-family: var(--v-font-sub); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem); color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.45); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

/* AI Maps specific: urgency banner, before-after */
.urgency-banner { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: clamp(3rem, 6vh, 4rem) 0; }
.urgency-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: rgba(37, 137, 189, 0.04);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--v-accent-blue);
}
.urgency-marker {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--v-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.urgency-inner h3 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.urgency-inner p { color: #555; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; }

.before-after { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: 0 0 clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem); }
.ba-heading { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; max-width: 22ch; }
.ba-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.ba-col { padding: 2.5rem; }
.ba-col.before { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.02); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
.ba-col.after { background: rgba(37, 137, 189, 0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(37, 137, 189, 0.1); }
.ba-label {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}
.ba-col.before .ba-label { color: var(--v-warm-gray); }
.ba-col.after .ba-label { color: var(--v-accent-blue); }
.ba-col h3 { color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.125rem; }
.ba-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.ba-list li { font-size: 0.875rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 1rem; position: relative; }
.ba-list li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.6em;
}
.ba-col.before .ba-list li::before { background: var(--v-warm-gray); }
.ba-col.after .ba-list li::before { background: var(--v-accent-blue); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ba-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   INSIGHTS / BLOG ARCHIVE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.archive-hero {
  background: var(--v-deep-black);
  padding: clamp(9rem, 16vh, 12rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem);
}
.archive-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.archive-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.0625rem);
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.5);
  max-width: 50ch;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.post-grid-section { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem) 0; }
.post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.post-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
  color: inherit;
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); }
.post-card.featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.post-card-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.3);
}
.post-card.featured .post-card-image { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 280px; }
.cat-ai { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e, #16213e); }
.cat-strategy { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a, #2a2520); }
.cat-ecommerce { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a, #1a2520); }
.post-card-body { padding: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-card-meta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.post-card-category {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
}
.post-card-category.cat-ai { background: rgba(37, 137, 189, 0.1); color: var(--v-accent-blue); }
.post-card-category.cat-strategy { background: rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.1); color: var(--v-dark-gold); }
.post-card-category.cat-ecommerce { background: rgba(153, 135, 72, 0.08); color: var(--v-dark-gold); }
.post-card-date { font-family: var(--v-font-mono); font-size: 0.625rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--v-warm-gray); }
.post-card h2 { font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, 1.375rem); color: var(--v-body-text); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.post-card-excerpt { font-size: 0.875rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; flex: 1; }
.post-card-link {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--v-dark-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}
.post-card-link:hover { gap: 0.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-card.featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SINGLE BLOG POST
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.article-header {
  background: var(--v-deep-black);
  padding: clamp(9rem, 16vh, 12rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vh, 5rem);
}
.article-header-inner { max-width: 720px; }
.article-back {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.article-back:hover { color: var(--v-gold-light); }
.article-meta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.article-category {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(37, 137, 189, 0.15);
  color: var(--v-accent-blue);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
}
.article-date, .article-read-time {
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.3);
}
.article-header h1 { font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.article-excerpt {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 60ch;
}

/* Article Body */
.article-body { background: var(--v-off-white); padding: clamp(3rem, 6vh, 5rem) 0; }
.article-content { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.article-content p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.0625rem);
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.article-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  color: var(--v-body-text);
  margin-top: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.article-content ul { list-style: none; margin: 1.5rem 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.article-content ul li {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}
.article-content ul li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--v-accent-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
}
.pullquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--v-accent-blue);
  padding: 1rem 0 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--v-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v-body-text);
  margin: 2rem 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Author Bio */
.author-bio {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  background: var(--v-deep-black);
  color: var(--v-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--v-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.author-name { font-family: var(--v-font-sub); font-weight: 700; color: var(--v-body-text); font-size: 0.9375rem; margin-bottom: 0.125rem; }
.author-title { font-family: var(--v-font-mono); font-size: 0.625rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--v-dark-gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.author-bio-text { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Post CTA */
.post-cta { background: var(--v-deep-black); padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0; text-align: center; }
.post-cta-inner { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.post-cta h2 { color: var(--v-platinum); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.post-cta p { color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.45); font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

/* Fix #5: Text contrast on dark bgs - pages */
.ae-deliverables-intro { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.deliverable-body p { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.value-row-amount { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.ae-final-cta-sub { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.ae-fit-col.not-col h3 { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.not-col .ae-fit-list li { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.not-col .fit-marker { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.ai-maps-card-detail { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.ai-maps-stat-label { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.svc-hero-sub { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.svc-includes li { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.about-hero-sub { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.archive-hero-sub { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }
.post-card-excerpt { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.55); }

/* ============================================================
   INNER PAGE READABILITY OVERHAUL  2026-04-06
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Inner page heroes: reduce dead space --- */
.services-hero, .svc-hero, .ae-hero,
.about-hero, .contact-hero, .archive-hero {
  min-height: 50dvh !important;
  padding-top: 8rem !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 4rem !important;
}

/* --- Hero sub-text on all inner pages --- */
.svc-hero-sub, .about-hero-sub, .contact-hero-sub,
.ae-hero-sub, .archive-hero-sub, .services-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.6vw, 1.125rem) !important;
  color: rgba(244,244,244,0.75) !important;
}

/* --- Hero headlines on inner pages --- */
.about-hero h1, .svc-hero h1, .ae-hero h1,
.contact-hero h1, .archive-hero h1, .services-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) !important;
}

/* --- Service page text --- */
.featured-desc {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  color: #444 !important;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.featured-stat-label, .svc-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  color: #555 !important;
}

/* --- A&E page text --- */
.ae-deliverables-intro {
  font-size: 1.0625rem !important;
  color: rgba(244,244,244,0.75) !important;
}
.deliverable-body p {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  color: rgba(244,244,244,0.7) !important;
}
.value-row-amount {
  color: rgba(244,244,244,0.7) !important;
}
.ae-final-cta-sub {
  font-size: 1.125rem !important;
  color: rgba(244,244,244,0.7) !important;
}
.ae-fit-col.not-col h3 { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.7) !important; }
.not-col .ae-fit-list li { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.65) !important; }
.not-col .fit-marker { color: rgba(244,244,244,0.65) !important; }

/* --- AI Maps page --- */
.ai-maps-card-detail {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  color: rgba(244,244,244,0.7) !important;
}
.ai-maps-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  color: rgba(244,244,244,0.6) !important;
}

/* --- About page --- */
.about-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.6vw, 1.125rem) !important;
  color: rgba(244,244,244,0.75) !important;
}

/* --- Contact page tiny labels --- */
.contact-direct-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.contact-info-body {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* --- Insights / Blog --- */
.archive-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.6vw, 1.125rem) !important;
  color: rgba(244,244,244,0.75) !important;
}
.post-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  color: rgba(244,244,244,0.7) !important;
}

/* --- Service detail pages (shared hero pattern) --- */
.svc-includes li {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  color: rgba(244,244,244,0.75) !important;
}