/**
 * Cephas Pro - Main Stylesheet
 * 
 * High-End Corporate Operations & Management Design System
 * Version: 1.0.0
 * Author: Cephas Studio
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. CSS Reset & Base Elements
   ========================================================================== */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-body);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main);
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-body);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

.site-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
}

.site-content {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

img,
svg,
picture,
video {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--cephas-transition-fast), opacity var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--cephas-accent-hover);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw + 1rem, 3.75rem);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw + 0.5rem, 2.75rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw + 0.25rem, 1.85rem);
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

h6 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
  color: var(--cephas-text-main);
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Accessibility Skip Link */
.screen-reader-text {
  border: 0;
  clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
  clip-path: inset(50%);
  height: 1px;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px;
  word-wrap: normal !important;
}

.screen-reader-text:focus {
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-xl);
  clip: auto !important;
  clip-path: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  height: auto;
  left: 20px;
  top: 20px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: auto;
  z-index: 100000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Layout Utilities & Containers
   ========================================================================== */

.cephas-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--cephas-container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--cephas-container-padding);
  padding-right: var(--cephas-container-padding);
}

.cephas-section {
  padding-top: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px);
  position: relative;
}

.bg-surface {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface);
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-12);
  max-width: 760px;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-12);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  background-color: var(--cephas-cream);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-cream-border);
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.section-subtitle,
.section-lead {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-lg);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Base Card Style */
.cephas-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--cephas-transition-base), box-shadow var(--cephas-transition-base), border-color var(--cephas-transition-base);
}

.cephas-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-xl);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Buttons & Interactive Elements
   ========================================================================== */

.cephas-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-btn-radius, var(--cephas-radius-md));
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--cephas-transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
}

.cephas-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.cephas-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.cephas-btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
}

.cephas-btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-base);
}

.cephas-btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Primary Button (Cephas Navy) */
.cephas-btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(36, 41, 99, 0.25);
}

/* Header CTA Button Refined */
.header-cta-btn {
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-btn-radius, var(--cephas-radius-md));
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: all var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.header-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cephas-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(36, 41, 99, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Accent Button (Cephas Signature Butter Cream with Midnight Navy Text) */
.cephas-btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--cephas-cream);
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-cream-border);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(252, 246, 170, 0.35);
}

.cephas-btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: var(--cephas-cream-hover);
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  border-color: #E5DA55;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(252, 246, 170, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Secondary Button (Ghost/Outline) */
.cephas-btn-secondary {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  border-color: var(--cephas-border-color);
}

.cephas-btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface);
  border-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

/* Light Outline on Dark Hero */
.cephas-btn-outline-light {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cephas-btn-outline-light:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--cephas-cream);
  color: var(--cephas-cream);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Header, Top Bar & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  transition: all var(--cephas-transition-base);
}

/* Top Bar */
.cephas-topbar {
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cephas-topbar {
    display: none;
  }
}

.topbar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

.topbar-left,
.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topbar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.topbar-link {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.topbar-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.topbar-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
}

.topbar-notice {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.status-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
}

/* Social icons in topbar */
.topbar-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.topbar-socials .social-link {
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.topbar-socials .social-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Main Navigation Bar */
.cephas-nav-bar {
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: padding var(--cephas-transition-base);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

/* Site Branding */
.site-branding {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-branding img.custom-logo,
.cephas-brand-logo {
  max-height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.cephas-footer-logo {
  max-height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.logo-light-mode {
  display: none;
}

.site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .logo-dark-mode {
  display: none;
}

.site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .logo-light-mode {
  display: block;
}

.site-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-symbol {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cephas-primary) 0%, var(--cephas-accent) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.brand-symbol svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

/* Primary Desktop Menu */
.main-navigation {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .main-navigation {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.primary-menu-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.cephas-menu-item {
  position: relative;
}

.cephas-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-secondary);
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.cephas-nav-link:hover,
.cephas-menu-item.is-active>.cephas-nav-link {
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
}

.dropdown-arrow svg {
  transition: transform var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.cephas-menu-item:hover>.cephas-nav-link .dropdown-arrow svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Submenu */
.cephas-sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-xl);
  padding: 10px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity var(--cephas-transition-base), transform var(--cephas-transition-base), visibility var(--cephas-transition-base);
  z-index: 100;
}

.cephas-menu-item:hover>.cephas-sub-menu,
.cephas-menu-item:focus-within>.cephas-sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.cephas-sub-menu .cephas-nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  color: var(--cephas-text-main);
  transition: background-color var(--cephas-transition-fast), color var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.cephas-sub-menu .cephas-nav-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface);
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

/* Header Actions */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.header-cta-wrap {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .header-cta-wrap {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all var(--cephas-transition-fast);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.hamburger-box {
  width: 22px;
  height: 14px;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hamburger-inner,
.hamburger-inner::before,
.hamburger-inner::after {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  margin: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.hamburger-inner {
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.hamburger-inner::before {
  content: '';
  top: -6px;
  left: 0;
}

.hamburger-inner::after {
  content: '';
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
}

/* Sticky Header Active State */
.site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-md);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  animation: slideDown 0.3s ease-out forwards;
}

.site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .cephas-topbar {
  display: none;
}

.site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .cephas-nav-bar {
  padding: 10px 0;
}

@keyframes slideDown {
  from {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Transparent Header & Floating Frosted Glass Pill Navigation (Centrilix Reference) */
.site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .cephas-topbar {
  display: none;
}

.site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .cephas-nav-bar {
  padding: 26px 0 16px 0;
}

/* Floating Frosted Glass Pill Menu (Centrilix style) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .main-navigation {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  }

  .site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .primary-menu-list {
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .cephas-nav-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .cephas-nav-link:hover,
  .site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .cephas-menu-item.is-active > .cephas-nav-link {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  }
}

/* Header White Pill CTA (Centrilix Reference) */
.site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .header-cta-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0E131F !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  transition: transform 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .header-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #F4EFEB !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

.site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .brand-name,
.site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) .brand-tagline {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .site-header.is-transparent .mobile-menu-toggle,
  .site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .mobile-menu-toggle {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  }

  .site-header.is-transparent .mobile-menu-toggle:hover,
  .site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
  }

  .site-header.is-transparent .hamburger-box,
  .site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .hamburger-box {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .site-header.is-transparent .hamburger-inner,
  .site-header.is-transparent .hamburger-inner::before,
  .site-header.is-transparent .hamburger-inner::after,
  .site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .hamburger-inner,
  .site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .hamburger-inner::before,
  .site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .hamburger-inner::after {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 22px !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .site-header .mobile-menu-toggle,
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Sticky Frosted Blur State on Scroll */
.site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 15, 25, 0.92) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .brand-name,
.site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .cephas-nav-link {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .cephas-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--cephas-accent) !important;
}

.site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .logo-dark-mode {
  display: none !important;
}

.site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .logo-light-mode {
  display: block !important;
}

.site-header.has-sticky.is-scrolled .header-cta-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0E131F !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Mobile Drawer Off-Canvas
   ========================================================================== */

.cephas-mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 10000;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cephas-mobile-drawer:not(.is-open) {
  display: none;
}

.cephas-mobile-drawer.is-open {
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: block;
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--cephas-transition-smooth);
}

.cephas-mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  opacity: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-2xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--cephas-transition-smooth);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 24px;
}

.cephas-mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer-panel {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
}

.mobile-drawer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mobile-drawer-brand .brand-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main);
  padding: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mobile-navigation {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.mobile-menu-list li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mobile-menu-list a {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.mobile-menu-list .sub-menu {
  padding-left: 16px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.mobile-menu-list .sub-menu a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.mobile-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mobile-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
}

.mobile-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}

.mobile-socials .social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cephas-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Executive Hero Section (front-page)
   ========================================================================== */

.cephas-hero-section {
  background: var(--cephas-bg-body, #F9F8F6);
  color: var(--cephas-text-main, #1C1C1C);
  padding-top: calc(var(--cephas-space-24) + 20px);
  padding-bottom: var(--cephas-space-16);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-background-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(252, 246, 170, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(36, 41, 99, 0.45) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-12);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(252, 246, 170, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 246, 170, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cephas-cream);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.badge-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cephas-cream);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cephas-cream);
}

.hero-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw + 1rem, 3.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-8);
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-10);
}

.hero-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: var(--cephas-space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #0F172A;
  background-size: cover;
  margin-left: -8px;
}

.trust-avatar:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.trust-avatar.av-1 {
  background-color: #38BDF8;
}

.trust-avatar.av-2 {
  background-color: #818CF8;
}

.trust-avatar.av-3 {
  background-color: #34D399;
}

.trust-avatar-count {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #1E293B;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #0F172A;
  margin-left: -8px;
}

.trust-stars {
  display: flex;
  color: #F59E0B;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.trust-label {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* KPI Visual Terminal Card */
.kpi-terminal-card {
  background: rgba(17, 30, 62, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  padding: 24px;
}

.terminal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.terminal-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.terminal-dot.red {
  background-color: #EF4444;
}

.terminal-dot.yellow {
  background-color: #F59E0B;
}

.terminal-dot.green {
  background-color: #10B981;
}

.terminal-title {
  margin-left: 10px;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.kpi-metric-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.kpi-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.kpi-label {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.kpi-number {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.kpi-trend {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.kpi-trend.positive {
  color: #34D399;
}

/* Bar chart preview */
.kpi-chart-preview {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.chart-bars {
  height: 90px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.chart-col {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  height: var(--bar-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: height 1s ease-out;
}

.chart-col.active {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cephas-accent) 0%, #1D4ED8 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
}

.chart-col span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-mono);
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.chart-legend {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.legend-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent);
}

.terminal-footer {
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.security-stamp {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: #38BDF8;
}

/* Hero Stats Counter Strip */
.hero-stats-strip {
  margin-top: var(--cephas-space-16);
  padding-top: var(--cephas-space-10);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.stat-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #60A5FA;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-value {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Five Pillars of Operational Excellence
   ========================================================================== */

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.pillar-card {
  padding: 36px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pillar-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-mono);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cephas-border-color);
  line-height: 1;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent-light);
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--cephas-transition-fast), background-color var(--cephas-transition-fast), color var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.pillar-features {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.pillar-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pillar-features li svg {
  color: #10B981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Why Choose Us / Advantage & Process
   ========================================================================== */

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-12);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  }
}

.advantage-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.adv-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.adv-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.adv-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.adv-text p {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

.methodology-card {
  padding: 36px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.method-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.method-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.method-step::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 17px;
  bottom: -12px;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: var(--cephas-border-color);
}

.method-step:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

.step-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-info h5 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.step-info p {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Executive Leadership Teaser
   ========================================================================== */

.about-teaser-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  padding: 48px;
  gap: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-teaser-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr;
  }
}

.quote-mark {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  opacity: 0.25;
  margin-bottom: -20px;
}

.executive-quote {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.leader-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.leader-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.leader-role {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

.about-credentials-col {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  padding-top: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-credentials-col {
    border-top: none;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-left: 40px;
  }
}

.cred-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cred-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.cred-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cred-icon {
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.cred-list li div strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.cred-list li div span {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Case Studies Grid & Cards
   ========================================================================== */

.case-studies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .case-studies-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .case-studies-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.case-study-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.case-study-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.case-study-thumb-wrap.demo-thumb-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B192C 0%, #1E3E62 100%);
}

.case-study-thumb-wrap.demo-thumb-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #0369A1 100%);
}

.case-study-thumb-wrap.demo-thumb-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18181B 0%, #3F3F46 100%);
}

.case-study-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.case-study-card:hover .case-study-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.case-study-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.case-study-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.case-study-client {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.client-value {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.case-study-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.case-study-title a {
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.case-study-title a:hover {
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
}

.case-study-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.case-study-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: 12px 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-pill {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-value {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.case-study-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  padding-top: 14px;
}

.case-study-btn {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.case-study-btn:hover {
  color: var(--cephas-accent-hover);
}

.case-study-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.case-study-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Testimonials Section
   ========================================================================== */

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.testimonial-card {
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #F59E0B;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.author-title {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Lead Generation CTA Banner
   ========================================================================== */

.cta-banner-card {
  background: var(--cephas-dark-bg, #141414);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-dark-border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-xl);
}

.cta-banner-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(184, 147, 88, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  background-color: var(--cephas-cream);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-cream-border);
}

.cta-banner-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-banner-lead {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-lg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cta-reassurances {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: #94A3B8;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-reassurances span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.cta-reassurances svg {
  color: #34D399;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Blog, Archive & Single Post Layouts
   ========================================================================== */

.cephas-page-header {
  padding: 48px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-12);
}

.page-title {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.page-subtitle {
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-lg);
  max-width: 760px;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.cephas-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
}

.breadcrumb-item::after {
  content: '/';
  margin-left: 8px;
  color: var(--cephas-border-color);
}

.breadcrumb-item:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.editorial-page-header .cephas-breadcrumbs,
.editorial-page-header .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.editorial-page-header .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
}

.editorial-page-header .breadcrumb-item::after {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.editorial-page-header .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Post Layout Grid with Sidebar */
.post-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-10);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .post-layout-grid.has-sidebar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  }
}

.posts-feed-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-8);
}

/* Blog Post Card */
.post-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-md);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .post-card {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .post-card-thumbnail {
    width: 360px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

.post-card-thumbnail {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-card-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.post-card-body {
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.post-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.meta-divider {
  color: var(--cephas-border-color);
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.post-card-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.post-card-title a {
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.post-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
}

.post-card-excerpt {
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.post-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.post-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.author-avatar {
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.post-card-link {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.post-sidebar-column .widget {
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.widget-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Single Post Article View */
.single-post-article .entry-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.category-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent-light);
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
  margin-right: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.entry-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.meta-author-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.meta-avatar {
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.author-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.meta-author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.meta-author-title {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

.entry-featured-image {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Prose Typography */
.cephas-prose {
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cephas-prose p {
  margin-bottom: 1.8em;
}

.cephas-prose h2 {
  margin-top: 1.8em;
  margin-bottom: 0.8em;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
}

.cephas-prose h3 {
  margin-top: 1.6em;
  margin-bottom: 0.8em;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.cephas-prose blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cephas-accent);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface);
  border-radius: 0 var(--cephas-radius-md) var(--cephas-radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 2em 0;
}

.cephas-prose ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 1.6em;
}

.cephas-prose ol {
  list-style: decimal;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 1.6em;
}

/* Author Bio Box */
.author-bio-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  margin-top: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-sm);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.bio-avatar {
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bio-name {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.bio-desc {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

/* Single Post Navigation Grid */
.nav-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.post-nav-card {
  padding: 20px;
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.post-nav-card:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--cephas-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-md);
}

.nav-direction {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.nav-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Dedicated Case Study Single Template
   ========================================================================== */

.case-study-hero {
  padding: 48px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-12);
}

.cs-practice-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cs-hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cs-hero-client {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-lg);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cs-metrics-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .cs-metrics-banner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.cs-metric-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
}

.cs-metric-cell:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.cs-metric-num {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.cs-metric-lbl {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.cs-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .cs-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  }
}

.cs-featured-image {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cs-bottom-cta {
  padding: 36px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  background: var(--cephas-bg-surface);
  text-align: center;
}

.cs-bottom-cta h3 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cs-bottom-cta p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

.cs-sidebar-card {
  padding: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cs-side-title {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
}

.cs-side-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cs-side-label {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
}

.cs-side-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

.cs-side-action {
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.trust-shield svg {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Filter pills in archive */
.archive-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.filter-pill {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main);
}

.filter-pill:hover,
.filter-pill.active {
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. 404 & Empty States
   ========================================================================== */

.error-404-main,
.empty-state-box {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.error-404-card {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 40px;
}

.error-code-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-mono);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: #FEE2E2;
  color: #B91C1C;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.error-title {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.error-description {
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-lg);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.error-search-box {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px auto;
}

.error-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Pagination
   ========================================================================== */

.cephas-pagination {
  margin-top: var(--cephas-space-12);
}

.cephas-pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.cephas-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  transition: all var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.cephas-pagination .page-numbers:hover,
.cephas-pagination .page-numbers.current {
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--cephas-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Footer & Bottom Bar
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--cephas-dark-bg, #141414);
  color: var(--cephas-dark-muted, #9E9D99);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-dark-border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
}

.footer-widgets-area {
  padding: var(--cephas-space-20) 0 var(--cephas-space-16) 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-10);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-brand .brand-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.trust-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.trust-badge-item svg {
  color: var(--cephas-gold);
}

.footer-widget-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-menu li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-menu a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  transition: color var(--cephas-transition-fast), padding-left var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.footer-menu a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-entry {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.contact-entry svg {
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
}

.bottom-bar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-copyright p {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
}

.footer-bottom-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-legal-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-legal-menu a {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-legal-menu a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-socials .social-link {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: background-color var(--cephas-transition-fast), color var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.footer-socials .social-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Back to Top Button */
.cephas-back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all var(--cephas-transition-base);
  z-index: 999;
}

.cephas-back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.cephas-back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. Search Forms & Forms Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.search-form {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
}

.search-form label {
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.search-form input[type="search"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md) 0 0 var(--cephas-radius-md);
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-body);
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.search-form input[type="search"]:focus {
  border-color: var(--cephas-accent);
}

.search-form button[type="submit"],
.search-form input[type="submit"] {
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--cephas-radius-md) var(--cephas-radius-md) 0;
  padding: 0 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. Comments & Gutenberg Block Styling
   ========================================================================== */

.comment-list {
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.comment-body {
  padding: 24px;
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.comment-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.comment-author img {
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.comment-metadata {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.comment-reply-link {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-accent);
}

#respond {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.comment-form p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.comment-form label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  font-family: inherit;
}

.comment-form input[type="submit"] {
  background-color: var(--cephas-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-btn-radius, var(--cephas-radius-md));
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Helpers */
.icon-rotate-180 {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Elementor Integration Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.elementor-page .site-content {
  padding: 0;
}

.elementor-page .front-page-custom {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. Variety Editorial Luxury Design System (Cephas Pro Standard)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Editorial Header (Shared across all child pages) */
.editorial-page-header {
  background-color: var(--cephas-dark-bg, #141414);
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.5) 0%, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.9) 100%),
    url('../images/content/lagos-skyline.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  padding: clamp(100px, 12vw, 160px) 0 clamp(60px, 8vw, 90px) 0;
  min-height: 45vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.page-kicker,
.section-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.editorial-page-header .page-kicker {
  color: #E6DDD0; /* Softer accent for dark background */
}

.editorial-page-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
  max-width: 920px;
}

.editorial-page-header .editorial-page-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.editorial-page-subhead {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.editorial-page-header .editorial-page-subhead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Front Page: Full-Width Background Photo Hero (Studio Quality & Luxury Architecture)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cephas-premium-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--cephas-dark-bg, #0E121B);
  min-height: 88vh;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 90px);
  padding: clamp(140px, 18vh, 220px) 0 clamp(80px, 12vh, 130px) 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Automated Background Slider Layer (No Controls, Smooth Crossfade) */
.hero-slider-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: opacity 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Multi-Stop Architectural Overlay for Impeccable Contrast, Warmth & Legibility */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.72) 0%, rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.78) 42%, rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.94) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 32%, rgba(184, 147, 88, 0.15) 0%, rgba(10, 14, 23, 0) 70%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.55) 0%, transparent 25%, transparent 75%, rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Floating Right-Edge Social Widget (Sticky at Center Right) */
.hero-floating-social,
.sticky-social-dock {
  position: fixed;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 999;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px 0 0 16px;
  box-shadow: -4px 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  padding: 16px 11px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-floating-social:hover,
.sticky-social-dock:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-4px);
  box-shadow: -6px 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.floating-social-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: #121620;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.floating-social-btn svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.floating-social-btn:hover {
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.hero-content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-align-left .hero-content-wrapper {
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Large Confident Headline - Normal Weight with Styled Editorial Italic Accent */
h1.hero-main-title,
.hero-main-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.4vw, 3.85rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 26px) auto;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.22s both;
}

/* Styled Font: High-Contrast Editorial Serif Italic (Centrilix / Melissa Gaglione style) */
.hero-title-italic {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-serif, 'Instrument Serif', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.18em;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Supporting Subheadline */
.hero-subheadline {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 38px) auto;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-wrap: pretty;
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.34s both;
}

.hero-align-left .hero-subheadline {
  margin: 0 0 clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 38px) 0;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.hero-action-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: clamp(38px, 5vw, 54px);
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.46s both;
}

.hero-align-left .hero-action-buttons {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Refined Pill Button Styling (Reference: Centrilix) */
.cephas-btn-pill {
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  padding: 13px 30px !important;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.24s ease, border-color 0.24s ease, color 0.24s ease !important;
}

/* Primary Pill Button (White solid like Centrilix) */
.hero-btn-primary.cephas-btn-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0E131F !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.hero-btn-primary.cephas-btn-pill:hover {
  background: #F4EFEB !important;
  color: #0A0D15 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

.hero-btn-primary.cephas-btn-pill .btn-arrow-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  color: #0E131F;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-btn-primary.cephas-btn-pill:hover .btn-arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Secondary Glass Pill Button */
.hero-btn-glass.cephas-btn-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

.hero-btn-glass.cephas-btn-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.hero-btn-glass.cephas-btn-pill .btn-icon-right {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-btn-glass.cephas-btn-pill .btn-icon-right svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-btn-glass.cephas-btn-pill:hover .btn-icon-right svg {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Frosted Glass Metrics / Pillars Strip (Melissa Gaglione reference) */
.hero-glass-metrics-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 25, 0.52);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-lg, 14px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.58s both;
}

.hero-metric-col {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Melissa Gaglione UI Reference (Left-Aligned Hero, Top Pill CTA, 4-Col Strip)
   ========================================================================== */

.cephas-premium-hero.hero-layout-melissa {
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: clamp(140px, 18vh, 190px) 0 clamp(36px, 5vh, 52px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-layout-melissa .hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.93) 0%, rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.8) 42%, rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.36) 74%, rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.45) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.42) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.88) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-full-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-align-left-content {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(44px, 6vh, 68px) 0;
}

/* 1. Top Action Pill Button (Book call ->) */
.hero-top-action-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: clamp(16px, 2.2vh, 22px);
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s both;
}

.cephas-btn-melissa-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 6px 7px 6px 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: transform 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.24s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.cephas-btn-melissa-pill:hover {
  background: #FAF7F2;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  border-color: rgba(184, 147, 88, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(184, 147, 88, 0.2);
}

.btn-melissa-bubble {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cephas-accent, #B89358) 0%, var(--cephas-accent-hover, #9E7A43) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(184, 147, 88, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cephas-btn-melissa-pill:hover .btn-melissa-bubble {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CBB07B 0%, #B89358 100%);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(184, 147, 88, 0.55);
}

.btn-melissa-bubble svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.cephas-btn-melissa-glass {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.cephas-btn-melissa-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(184, 147, 88, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(184, 147, 88, 0.25);
}

.cephas-btn-melissa-glass .btn-icon-corner svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* 2. Subheadline (Directly under button, above title) */
.hero-subheadline-melissa {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(14px, 2vh, 20px) 0;
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s both;
}

/* 3. Massive Left-Aligned Headline (Sell, Engage, Succeed. style) */
.hero-main-title-melissa {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.85rem, 5.8vw, 5.1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-wrap: balance;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.35s both;
}

/* 4. Bottom 4-Column Metrics Bar (Melissa Gaglione reference 1:1) */
.hero-melissa-metrics-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 36px);
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.5s both;
}

.melissa-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.melissa-metric-divider {
  height: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.melissa-metric-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.melissa-metric-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 25px;
  height: 25px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-mono, monospace);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.melissa-metric-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.45vw, 1.42rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.melissa-metric-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 400;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-melissa-metrics-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px 28px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 601px) and (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-melissa-metrics-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px 24px;
  }
  .hero-main-title-melissa {
    font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5.5vw, 3.25rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cephas-premium-hero.hero-layout-melissa {
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100svh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: clamp(112px, 14vh, 140px) 0 clamp(36px, 5vh, 48px) 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .hero-align-left-content {
    margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vh, 40px);
  }

  /* 1. Top Action Buttons on Mobile */
  .hero-top-action-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .cephas-btn-melissa-pill {
    padding: 6px 7px 6px 20px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }

  .btn-melissa-bubble {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .btn-melissa-bubble svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
  }

  .cephas-btn-melissa-glass {
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
  }

  /* 2. Subheadline on Mobile */
  .hero-subheadline-melissa {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 3.4vw, 1.02rem);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* 3. Massive Headline on Mobile */
  .hero-main-title-melissa {
    font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 7.8vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    word-break: normal;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    text-wrap: balance;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  }

  .hero-main-title-melissa .hero-title-italic {
    font-size: 1.12em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    display: inline;
  }

  /* 4. Bottom Metrics Bar on Mobile: 2-Column Grid (2x2 layout) */
  .hero-melissa-metrics-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(18px, 2.8vh, 26px) clamp(12px, 3.2vw, 20px);
    margin-top: clamp(24px, 3.5vh, 36px);
  }

  .melissa-metric-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .melissa-metric-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .melissa-metric-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .melissa-metric-badge {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    border-width: 1.2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .melissa-metric-title {
    font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 3.4vw, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .melissa-metric-desc {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 2.6vw, 0.78rem);
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  }

  /* Hide intrusive edge-floating social dock on mobile screens so it never covers content */
  .hero-floating-social,
  .sticky-social-dock {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Subtle Trust Bar (Backward Compatibility) */
.hero-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(12px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: var(--cephas-space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.7s both;
}

.hero-align-left .hero-trust-bar {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.trust-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.trust-bar-item .trust-icon {
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-bar-item .trust-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.trust-bar-separator {
  opacity: 0.35;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Smooth Studio Entrance Animation */
@keyframes cephasHeroFadeUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 16px, 0);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   All Inner Page Heroes: Studio Entrance Animation (Matching Front Page Hero)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.editorial-page-header .cephas-breadcrumbs,
.cephas-page-header .cephas-breadcrumbs,
.case-study-hero .cephas-breadcrumbs,
.cephas-breadcrumbs-wrap {
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.08s both;
}

.editorial-page-header .page-kicker,
.case-study-hero .cs-practice-badge {
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.16s both;
}

.editorial-page-header .editorial-page-title,
.cephas-page-header .page-title,
.case-study-hero .cs-hero-title {
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.26s both;
}

.editorial-page-header .editorial-page-subhead,
.cephas-page-header .page-subtitle,
.case-study-hero .cs-hero-client {
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.36s both;
}

.editorial-page-header .services-nav-anchor-bar,
.case-study-hero .cs-metrics-banner {
  animation: cephasHeroFadeUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.46s both;
}

/* Quote Frame */
.editorial-quote-frame {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
  margin-top: var(--cephas-space-10);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-sm);
}

.quote-kicker {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.quote-body {
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.quote-source {
  font-size: var(--cephas-font-sm);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
}

/* Section Header Split */
.section-header-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-12);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .section-header-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
}

.section-subtext,
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

/* Variety 5 Pillars Grid */
.variety-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .variety-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .variety-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 36px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--cephas-transition-base), box-shadow var(--cephas-transition-base), border-color var(--cephas-transition-base);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--cephas-accent-border, #E5DAC6);
}

.pillar-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-5);
}

.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent-light, #F7F3EB);
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pillar-icon-box svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-5);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  transition: color var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-link {
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
}

/* Services & About: Elegant Image Block Layout */
.services-block-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-12);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .services-block-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: var(--cephas-space-16);
  }
}

.elegant-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-xl);
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 500px;
}

.elegant-block-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.elegant-image-wrapper:hover .elegant-block-image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.image-accent-border {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: calc(var(--cephas-radius-lg) - 8px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Elegant Pillars List */
.pillars-list-elegant {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

.pillar-list-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-list-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.pillar-list-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.pillar-list-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent-light, #F7F3EB);
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pillar-list-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.pillar-list-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.pillar-list-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Why Choose Editorial Grid */
.why-choose-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-8);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .why-choose-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px);
    align-items: start;
  }

  .why-choose-sticky-col {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
  }
}

.differentiator-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-4);
  padding: var(--cephas-space-5) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.differentiator-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.differentiator-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.differentiator-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.diff-num {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.diff-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-1);
}

.diff-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.diff-highlight-card {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* About Teaser Section */
.about-teaser-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-8);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .about-teaser-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

.teaser-frame {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface-warm, #FAF8F4);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
  text-align: center;
}

.teaser-symbol {
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.teaser-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.teaser-meaning {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

.teaser-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Case Studies Grid (Editorial Cards) */
.case-studies-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 800px) {
  .case-studies-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.editorial-case-card {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--cephas-transition-base), box-shadow var(--cephas-transition-base);
}

.editorial-case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--cephas-accent-border, #E5DAC6);
}

.case-card-category {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.case-card-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.case-card-title a {
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  transition: color var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.case-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
}

.case-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-5);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.case-card-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
  padding-top: var(--cephas-space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
}

.highlight-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
}

.highlight-item svg {
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   About Us Page: Variety Styling
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* About Us: Company Logo Showcase Banner */
.story-brand-banner {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-lg, 12px);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 35%, #182338 0%, #0B1019 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 76px) 24px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.story-brand-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-brand-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-brand-logo {
  height: clamp(48px, 5.5vw, 68px);
  width: auto;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.story-brand-tagline {
  color: #EDE8E1;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.35vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.story-brand-pills {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full, 9999px);
  padding: 6px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.story-pill-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.story-pill-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
}

.story-pill-dot {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.story-feature-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(280px, 34vw, 460px);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  position: relative;
}

.story-feature-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.story-feature-image-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.brand-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-10);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .brand-story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.38fr 0.62fr;
  }
}

.story-callout-card {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface-warm, #FAF8F4);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.callout-symbol {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.callout-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.callout-meaning {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

.callout-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.callout-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.callout-point-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.callout-point-item p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.58;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mission-vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-8);
}

@media (min-width: 800px) {
  .mission-vision-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.mv-card {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 52px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--cephas-accent-border, #E5DAC6);
}

.mv-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.mv-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

.mv-quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin: 0 0 var(--cephas-space-4) 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
}

.mv-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1000px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.value-item {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 36px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.value-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--cephas-accent-border, #E5DAC6);
}

.value-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.value-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--cephas-primary);
  opacity: 0.8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.value-num {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
}

.value-name {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Founder Profile Card */
.founder-card {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-10);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 850px) {
  .founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: 0.35fr 0.65fr;
  }
}

.founder-photo-placeholder {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface-warm, #FAF8F4);
  border: 2px dashed var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.founder-avatar-initials {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  line-height: 1;
}

.founder-caption {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
}

.founder-name {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.founder-title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-5);
}

.founder-prose {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main, #1C1C1C);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Services Page: Anchor Bar & 5 Pillar Breakdowns
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-nav-anchor-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-3);
  margin-top: var(--cephas-space-8);
  padding-top: var(--cephas-space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
}

.service-nav-anchor {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  transition: all var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.service-nav-anchor:hover {
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  border-color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.anchor-num {
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.service-detail-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
}

.service-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-10);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (min-width: 950px) {
  .service-detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.35fr 0.65fr;
  }
}

.service-sticky-meta {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.service-index-number {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  opacity: 0.35;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.service-meta-category {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.service-detail-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

.service-detail-summary {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

.service-cta-box {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: var(--cephas-space-5);
}

.box-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.service-overview-block {
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-8);
}

.service-block-kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.service-subhead {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

.service-narrative {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main, #1C1C1C);
}

.deliverables-container {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
}

.deliverables-heading {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
}

.deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 650px) {
  .deliverables-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.deliverable-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.deliverable-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent-light, #F7F3EB);
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.deliverable-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.deliverable-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.deliverable-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Who We Serve Page: 9 Sectors & 4-Step Methodology
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.editorial-split-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-8);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .editorial-split-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  }
}

.editorial-display-heading {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
}

.sectors-grid-9 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .sectors-grid-9 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1050px) {
  .sectors-grid-9 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.sector-card {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--cephas-transition-base), box-shadow var(--cephas-transition-base);
}

.sector-image-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.sector-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.sector-card:hover .sector-image-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sector-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--cephas-accent-border, #E5DAC6);
}

.sector-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

.sector-num {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
}

.sector-tag {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface-warm, #FAF8F4);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
}

.sector-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sector-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-5);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sector-services-list {
  padding-top: var(--cephas-space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
}

.services-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sector-services-list ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.sector-services-list li {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.sector-services-list li::before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* 4-Step Methodology */
.methodology-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .methodology-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1000px) {
  .methodology-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.method-step-card {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 36px);
  position: relative;
}

.step-badge {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent-light, #F7F3EB);
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.step-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Portfolio & Case Studies Archive: Variety Styling
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.case-studies-detailed-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-10);
}

.case-study-feature-card {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
  will-change: transform;
}

.case-study-feature-card:nth-child(1) {
  top: 120px;
}

.case-study-feature-card:nth-child(2) {
  top: 140px;
}

.case-study-feature-card:nth-child(3) {
  top: 160px;
}

.case-study-feature-card:nth-child(4) {
  top: 180px;
}

.case-study-feature-card:nth-child(5) {
  top: 200px;
}

.cs-feature-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-3);
  padding-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
}

.cs-meta-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.cs-badge {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-full);
}

.cs-badge-primary {
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent-light, #F7F3EB);
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
}

.cs-badge-subtle {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface-warm, #FAF8F4);
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
}

.cs-case-id {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
}

.cs-feature-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-8);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .cs-feature-body {
    grid-template-columns: 0.38fr 0.62fr;
  }
}

.cs-main-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.24;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

.cs-client-pill,
.cs-location-pill {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.cs-client-pill strong,
.cs-location-pill strong {
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
}

.cs-detail-block {
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
}

.cs-detail-label {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.cs-detail-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main, #1C1C1C);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cs-deliverables-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.cs-deliverables-bullets li {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main, #1C1C1C);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.cs-deliverables-bullets li::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.cs-deliverables-bullets strong {
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
}

.cs-outcome-highlight {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface-warm, #FAF8F4);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: var(--cephas-space-5);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cs-metrics-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

.cs-metric-chip {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-val {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.metric-name {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
}

.cs-outcome-narrative {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main, #1C1C1C);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cpt-additional-posts-section {
  margin-top: var(--cephas-space-16);
  padding-top: var(--cephas-space-12);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
}

.additional-posts-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-8);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Contact Us Page: Variety Styling & Calabar Details
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-10);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (min-width: 950px) {
  .contact-grid-split {
    grid-template-columns: 0.42fr 0.58fr;
  }
}

.contact-card-premium {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
}

.contact-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.contact-card-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.contact-card-intro {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--cephas-space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
}

.contact-channels-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-8);
}

.channel-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.channel-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cephas-accent-light, #F7F3EB);
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.channel-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.channel-value,
.channel-link {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.channel-link:hover {
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
}

.whatsapp-direct-card {
  background-color: #F6FBF7;
  border: 1px solid #D6ECD9;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: var(--cephas-space-5);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.whatsapp-card-icon {
  color: #25D366;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.whatsapp-card-icon svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.whatsapp-card-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E3D23;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.whatsapp-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #3F5E44;
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-3);
}

.whatsapp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: background-color var(--cephas-transition-fast);
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background-color: #1EBE5D;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Contact Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
}

.form-card-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--cephas-space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
}

.form-card-title {
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.875rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-2);
}

.form-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cephas-text-muted, #5E5D5A);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-row-two {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .form-row-two {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-5);
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cephas-primary, #141414);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-label .required {
  color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background-color: var(--cephas-bg-surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  font-family: var(--cephas-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--cephas-text-main, #1C1C1C);
  transition: border-color var(--cephas-transition-fast), box-shadow var(--cephas-transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--cephas-accent, #B89358);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 147, 88, 0.15);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-submit-row {
  margin-top: var(--cephas-space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--cephas-space-4);
}

.form-submit-row .btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .form-submit-row .btn-submit {
    width: auto;
  }
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--cephas-text-light, #8E8D88);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Map Section */
.map-embed-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--cephas-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--cephas-border-color, #E8E5DF);
  box-shadow: var(--cephas-shadow-sm);
  line-height: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Scroll Animations - Soft, Clean, Editorial Standard
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */