/* ==========================================================================
   Corner Suite Consulting LLC - Modern Enterprise Design System
   Playbook: Professional & B2B Services (Variant B: Crisp Modern Firm)
   Locality: Dover, DE (United States)
   Art Direction: design_brief.json
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Root Design Tokens (Exact Hex Mapping from design_brief.json)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Palette Tokens from design_brief.json */
  --background: #f8fafc;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --text: #0f172a;
  --muted: #475569;
  --primary: #92400e;
  --primaryText: #ffffff;
  --accent: #160e4a;
  --dark: #1a1406;
  --darkText: #ffffff;
  --heroBg: #241c06;
  --heroText: #ffffff;

  /* Semantic Aliases & Component Tokens */
  --bg-subtle: #f1f5f9;
  --border-light: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  --border-accent: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.25);
  --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  /* Typography Stacks (Exact Families from design_brief.json) */
  --font-display: 'Schibsted Grotesk', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'IBM Plex Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Fluid Typographic Scale */
  --font-xs: clamp(0.75rem, 0.72rem + 0.15vw, 0.8125rem);
  --font-sm: clamp(0.875rem, 0.84rem + 0.18vw, 0.9375rem);
  --font-base: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.2vw, 1.0625rem);
  --font-lg: clamp(1.125rem, 1.05rem + 0.38vw, 1.25rem);
  --font-xl: clamp(1.25rem, 1.15rem + 0.5vw, 1.5rem);
  --font-2xl: clamp(1.5rem, 1.35rem + 0.75vw, 1.875rem);
  --font-3xl: clamp(1.875rem, 1.65rem + 1.1vw, 2.375rem);
  --font-4xl: clamp(2.25rem, 1.95rem + 1.5vw, 3rem);
  --font-hero: clamp(2.35rem, 2rem + 2vw, 3.5rem);

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-2xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 0.75rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4.5rem;
  --space-4xl: 6rem;

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --radius-xl: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows (Crisp Institutional Elevation) */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);

  /* Layout Containers */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --header-height-desktop: 76px;
  --header-height-mobile: 60px;
  --topbar-height-desktop: 38px;
  --topbar-height-mobile: 34px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease-out;
  --transition-normal: 0.25s ease-out;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Base Elements
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  background-color: var(--background);
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  /* CRITICAL: Never set overflow:hidden or auto on html or body to preserve position: sticky */
  overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--background);
  color: var(--text);
  /* CRITICAL: No overflow:hidden on body */
  overflow-x: clip;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

button, input, textarea, select {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Skip link for keyboard accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  inset-inline-start: 1rem;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primaryText);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

/* Accessible focus visible outlines */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Screen reader utility */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Container Wrapper */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding-inline: 2rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Top Announcement & Utility Bar (Non-Sticky)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--dark);
  color: var(--darkText);
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: var(--topbar-height-desktop);
  padding-block: 0.35rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-bar-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.top-bar-item a {
  color: #f1f5f9;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.top-bar-item a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.top-bar-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-hours {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background-color: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.6);
  color: #fed7aa;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Mobile top bar constraints: 1 row, max 36px tall */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .top-bar-inner {
    min-height: var(--topbar-height-mobile);
    height: var(--topbar-height-mobile);
    padding-block: 0;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .top-bar-hours,
  .top-bar-badge {
    display: none;
  }
  .top-bar-contact-list {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-around;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .top-bar-item {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
  }
  .top-bar-item .full-text {
    display: none;
  }
  .top-bar-item .short-text {
    display: inline;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar-item .short-text {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Pinned Sticky Header & Navigation (Strict Sticky Rule)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-height-desktop);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Brand Logo Component */
.brand-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 0 1 auto;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: auto;
}

.brand-emblem {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--heroBg) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 4vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.desktop-nav {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: var(--font-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
    padding-block: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  }
  .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
  }
  .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary);
  }
  .nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    inset-inline-start: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
}

/* Header Action CTA */
.header-actions {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

/* Mobile Header Row (Below 768px: strictly 56-64px) */
.mobile-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-inline-start: auto;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-actions {
    display: none;
  }
}

.mobile-call-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-call-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.16);
}
.mobile-call-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  flex: 0 0 48px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  background-color: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle .bar {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .header-inner {
    height: var(--header-height-mobile);
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .site-header .brand-logo-link {
    height: clamp(32px, 9vw, 44px);
    max-width: min(60vw, 200px);
    width: auto;
  }
  .site-header .brand-emblem {
    width: clamp(28px, 7.5vw, 36px);
    height: clamp(28px, 7.5vw, 36px);
    font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 2.8vw, 1rem);
  }
  .site-header .brand-name {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 3.8vw, 1.15rem);
  }
  .site-header .brand-tagline {
    font-size: clamp(0.55rem, 2vw, 0.65rem);
  }
}

/* Mobile Drawer (Full-Width Panel Beneath Header) */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 2rem;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height-mobile) - var(--topbar-height-mobile));
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  background-color: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.mobile-drawer-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Buttons & Interactive Elements
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primaryText);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #78350f;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-color: var(--text);
}

.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: #100a36;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: var(--font-base);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Hero Section (Strict Typographic Brand-Gradient)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  /* Brand-gradient: heroBg (#241c06) to primary (#92400e) at 135deg */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--heroBg) 0%, #3d2908 40%, var(--primary) 100%);
  color: var(--heroText);
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-proof-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #fef3c7;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-proof-badge svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: #f59e0b;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: var(--font-hero);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  color: #f1f5f9;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-credentials-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.hero-cred-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.hero-cred-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: #f59e0b;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Signature Section: Executive Results Stat Band (Primary Amber-Gold)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.signature-stat-band {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primaryText);
  padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.stat-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-inline-start: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fef3c7;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-subtext {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  color: #fde68a;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Section Common Architecture
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-padding {
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: var(--font-3xl);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: var(--font-base);
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Background Color Variants */
.bg-surface {
  background-color: var(--surface);
}
.bg-canvas {
  background-color: var(--background);
}
.bg-dark-bronze {
  background-color: var(--heroBg);
  color: var(--heroText);
}
.bg-midnight-indigo {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.bg-primary-amber {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primaryText);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Sectors Served Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .sectors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.sector-card {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.sector-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
}

.sector-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.sector-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.sector-title {
  font-size: var(--font-xl);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sector-text {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sector-deliverables {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sector-deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
}
.sector-deliverable-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Core Consulting Pillars Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.pillar-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-3xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.2);
  line-height: 1;
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  inset-inline-end: 1.75rem;
}

.pillar-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: var(--font-2xl);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-capabilities-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.pillar-cap-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: var(--text);
}
.pillar-cap-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. 4-Step Strategic Advisory Framework (Delaware Midnight Indigo Band)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.framework-section {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.framework-section .section-eyebrow {
  color: #fbbf24;
}
.framework-section .section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.framework-section .section-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.framework-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .framework-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .framework-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.timeline-step {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal);
}
.timeline-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.step-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-num-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.step-duration {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Why Corner Suite Consulting (Deep Golden Bronze Band)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-section {
  background-color: var(--heroBg);
  color: var(--heroText);
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.why-section .section-eyebrow {
  color: #f59e0b;
}
.why-section .section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.why-section .section-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

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

.why-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.why-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  color: #f59e0b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.why-icon-box svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.why-content h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-xl);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-content p {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-wrap {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
}
.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-indicator {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.faq-indicator svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: currentColor;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-indicator {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Closing CTA & Consultation Band (Midnight Indigo Band)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.closing-cta-section {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  position: relative;
}

.closing-cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .closing-cta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}

.closing-info-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.closing-info-box .section-eyebrow {
  color: #f59e0b;
}
.closing-info-box h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-3xl);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.closing-info-box p {
  font-size: var(--font-base);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}
.contact-meta-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #f59e0b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-meta-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.contact-meta-content h4 {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #fde68a;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.contact-meta-content p,
.contact-meta-content a {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}
.contact-meta-content a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Consultation Form Card */
.consultation-form-card {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.form-header h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-2xl);
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.form-header p {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.consult-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.form-group label span.required {
  color: #dc2626;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.15);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 110px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 540px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* Clean accessible checkbox */
.checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.checkbox-group label {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.form-status-message {
  display: none;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.form-status-message.success {
  display: block;
  background-color: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}
.form-status-message.error {
  display: block;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Newsletter Subscription Band
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.newsletter-band {
  background-color: var(--dark);
  color: var(--darkText);
  padding-block: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.newsletter-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .newsletter-inner {
    text-align: start;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.newsletter-text h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-2xl);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.newsletter-text p {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}
.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
}
.newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.newsletter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #f59e0b;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Multi-Column Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #120d04;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-brand-col p {
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 320px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.footer-link-item a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-link-item a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}
.footer-contact-info a {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.social-link-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.social-link-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.social-link-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* Map Preview in Footer */
.footer-map-container {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  height: 140px;
}
.footer-map-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  color: #94a3b8;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Back to Top Button
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  inset-inline-end: 2rem;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: #78350f;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.back-to-top svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Subpage Layouts: About, Services, Contact
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.subpage-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--heroBg) 0%, #352306 45%, var(--primary) 100%);
  color: var(--heroText);
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.subpage-hero-inner {
  max-width: 840px;
}
.subpage-hero-inner .hero-title {
  font-size: var(--font-4xl);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.subpage-hero-inner .hero-subtitle {
  margin-inline: 0;
  text-align: start;
}

/* Two-column Content Split */
.content-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .content-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}

.content-split-text h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-3xl);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.content-split-text p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: var(--font-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.content-split-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.content-split-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Values Grid */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.value-card {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.value-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.value-card p {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Services Comparison Matrix */
.matrix-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: var(--surface);
}

.matrix-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: start;
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
}
.matrix-table th,
.matrix-table td {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.matrix-table th {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
}
.matrix-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.matrix-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.02);
}

/* Interactive Tab Controls (For Services Deep Dive) */
.services-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.tab-btn {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Contact Detail Cards */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.contact-card-surface {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Subtle Scroll Reveal Animations (prefers-reduced-motion safe)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }
  .reveal.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}