:root {
    --blue-950: #040f2a;
    --blue-900: #071840;
    --blue-800: #0a2461;
    --blue-700: #0d3283;
    --blue-600: #1347b5;
    --blue-500: #1a5fd8;
    --blue-400: #3b82f6;
    --blue-300: #7ab8ff;
    --blue-200: #b8d9ff;
    --blue-100: #dbeeff;
    --blue-50:  #f0f7ff;
    --sky:      #0ea5e9;
    --sky-light:#38bdf8;
    --accent:   #00d4ff;
    --white:    #ffffff;
    --gray-600: #4b5563;
    --gray-400: #9ca3af;
    --gray-200: #e5e7eb;
    --gray-100: #f3f4f6;
    --text:     #0f172a;
    --text-muted: #475569;
  }
  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1; }
  /* ─── NAV ─── */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
    padding: 0 5vw;
    height: 80px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s, opacity 0.4s ease;
  }
  /* Translucent blur lives on a pseudo-element (not on nav itself) so that
     backdrop-filter doesn't create a CSS containing block on nav — which
     would otherwise break position:fixed on its .nav-links mobile menu. */
  nav::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  }
  nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(10,36,97,0.10); }
  nav.faded { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
  .nav-logo {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .nav-logo-mark {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600), var(--accent));
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .nav-logo-mark svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .nav-logo-text {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--blue-900);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .nav-logo-text span { color: var(--blue-500); }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--blue-600); }
  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--blue-600);
    color: white !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    transition: background 0.2s !important;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--blue-700) !important; color: white !important; }
  /* ─── HERO ─── */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #dbeeff 40%, #e8f4ff 100%);
    padding: 160px 5vw 80px;
  }
  .hero-map {
    position: absolute;
    right: 2%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50%;
    height: 85%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  #us-map {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }
  #us-map path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: #1347b5;
    stroke-width: 0.6px;
    opacity: 0.18;
  }
  .hero-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.4;
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .hero-orb-1 {
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #3b82f6, transparent);
    top: -150px; right: -100px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
  }
  .hero-orb-2 {
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #00d4ff, transparent);
    bottom: -100px; left: 10%;
    animation-delay: -3s;
  }
  .hero-orb-3 {
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #1347b5, transparent);
    top: 30%; right: 25%;
    animation-delay: -5s; opacity: 0.2;
  }
  @keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.05); }
  }
  /* Grid overlay */
  .hero-grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(59,130,246,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    max-width: 760px;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(19,71,181,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,71,181,0.18);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--blue-700);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .hero-badge-dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    background: var(--blue-500);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.8); }
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--blue-950);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
  }
  .highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-600), var(--accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .hero h1 .highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-600), var(--accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 780px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--blue-600);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(19,71,181,0.30);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--blue-700);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(19,71,181,0.40);
  }
  .btn-ghost {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    color: var(--blue-700);
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,71,181,0.2);
    transition: all 0.25s;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover {
    background: white;
    border-color: var(--blue-400);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .hero-stats {
    display: flex; gap: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
  }
  .stat-item { }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--blue-700);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  /* ─── SECTION SHARED ─── */
  section { padding: 100px 5vw; }
  .section-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-500);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: var(--blue-950);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    max-width: 700px;
  }
  .section-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
  }
  /* ─── SERVICES INTRO ─── */
  .services-intro {
    background: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .services-intro .section-title { margin: 0 auto 1rem; }
  .services-intro .section-sub { margin: 0 auto; }
  /* ─── BUSINESS SERVICES ─── */
  .services-biz {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #f0f7ff 100%);
  }
  .services-header {
    display: flex; gap: 4rem; align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 4rem;
  }
  .services-header-left { flex: 1; min-width: 280px; }
  .services-header-right {
    flex: 1; min-width: 280px;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  }
  .audience-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .audience-badge.biz {
    background: rgba(19,71,181,0.08);
    color: var(--blue-700);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,71,181,0.15);
  }
  .audience-badge.pol {
    background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08);
    color: #0077a8;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
  }
  .services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .service-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-500), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(19,71,181,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
  }
  .service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .service-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-100), var(--blue-200));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .service-card h3, .pol-card h3, .npo-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--blue-950);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .service-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 300;
  }
  /* ─── POLITICAL SECTION ─── */
  .services-pol {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--blue-900) 0%, var(--blue-950) 60%, #020b20 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .services-pol::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(59,130,246,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
  }
  .services-pol .section-label { color: var(--accent); }
  .services-pol .section-title { color: white; }
  .services-pol .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
  .pol-header { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .pol-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }
  .pol-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  .pol-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s;
  }
  .pol-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }
  .pol-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
  .pol-card .service-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,212,255,0.15), rgba(59,130,246,0.15));
  }
  .pol-card h3 { color: white; }
  .pol-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
  /* ─── PLATFORM SECTION ─── */
  .platform {
    background: white;
  }
  .platform-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem; align-items: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .platform-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  }
  .platform-visual {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-50), var(--blue-100));
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .platform-visual::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px; right: -40px;
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.2), transparent);
  }
  .platform-nodes {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.75rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .pnode {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--blue-800);
  }
  .pnode-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .pnode-dot.green { background: #10b981; }
  .pnode-dot.blue  { background: var(--blue-500); }
  .pnode-dot.cyan  { background: var(--accent); }
  .pnode-dot.sky   { background: var(--sky); }
  .pnode-center {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600), var(--blue-800));
    color: white;
    border: none;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .platform-points {
    list-style: none; margin-top: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
  }
  .platform-points li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 300;
  }
  .check {
    width: 22px; height: 22px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--blue-100);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1px;
  }
  .check svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; color: var(--blue-600); }
  /* ─── CTA BAND ─── */
  .cta-band {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-700), var(--blue-900));
    padding: 100px 5vw;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cta-band::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(0,212,255,0.15), transparent 70%);
  }
  .cta-band h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .cta-band p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .cta-band .btn-white {
    background: white;
    color: var(--blue-700);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  }
  .cta-band .btn-white:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }
  /* ─── FOOTER ─── */
  footer {
    background: var(--blue-950);
    padding: 60px 5vw 40px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  }
  .footer-inner {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 5rem;
  }
  .footer-brand .nav-logo-text { color: white; }
  .footer-brand p {
    margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 260px; line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .footer-links h4 {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .footer-links ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .footer-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  /* ─── FEATURE MARQUEE ─── */
  .marquee-wrap {
    background: var(--blue-600);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
    height: 46px;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
  }
  .marquee-track {
    display: flex; gap: 0;
    animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .marquee-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .marquee-item::after {
    content: '●';
    font-size: 0.4rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  }
  @keyframes marquee {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  /* ─── NONPROFIT SECTION ─── */
  .services-npo {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #dcfce7 40%, #f0f9ff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .services-npo::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(16,185,129,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16,185,129,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
  }
  .audience-badge.npo {
    background: rgba(16,185,129,0.1);
    color: #065f46;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.2);
  }
  .services-npo .section-label { color: #059669; }
  .services-npo .section-title { color: var(--blue-950); }
  .npo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .npo-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.15);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .npo-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #0ea5e9);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  }
  .npo-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(16,185,129,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
  }
  .npo-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .npo-card .service-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d1fae5, #a7f3d0);
  }
  .npo-card h3 { color: var(--blue-950); }
  .npo-card p { color: var(--text-muted); }
  /* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .hero-stats { gap: 1.75rem; }
    .services-header { gap: 2rem; }
    .footer-inner { gap: 2rem; }
  }
  /* ─── ANIMATIONS ─── */
  .fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  }
  .fade-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .fade-up-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
  .fade-up-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
  .fade-up-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
  /* ─── CONTACT MODAL ─── */
  .modal-overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(4,15,42,0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  }
  .modal-overlay.open {
    opacity: 1; pointer-events: all;
  }
  .modal {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.75rem;
    width: 100%; max-width: 520px;
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.97);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(4,15,42,0.25);
  }
  .modal-overlay.open .modal {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
  .modal-close {
    position: absolute; top: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--gray-100); border: none; cursor: pointer;
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .modal-close:hover { background: var(--gray-200); }
  .modal h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--blue-950); margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .modal-sub {
    font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem; font-weight: 300;
  }
  .form-row {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
  .form-group label {
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue-900); letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text);
    background: var(--gray-100);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    outline: none;
  }
  .form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--blue-400); background: white;
  }
  .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }
  .form-submit {
    width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem;
    background: var(--blue-600); color: white;
    border: none; border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer; margin-top: 0.5rem;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  }
  .form-submit:hover { background: var(--blue-700); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .form-success {
    text-align: center; padding: 2rem 0;
    display: none;
  }
  .form-success .success-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600), var(--accent));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .form-success h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-950); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .form-success p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 300; }
  #rotating-phrase-wrap {
    display: inline;
  }
  #rotating-phrase {
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--blue-700);
    font-weight: 700;
    min-width: 60px;
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
  }
  #rotating-phrase.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  #rotating-phrase.fade-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .nav-socials {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0; margin: 0;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(19,71,181,0.15);
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
  }
  .nav-social-link {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .nav-social-link:hover {
    color: var(--blue-600);
    background: rgba(19,71,181,0.07);
  }

/* ============================================================
   PIVOTAL BLUE DATA — EXTENDED DESIGN SYSTEM
   Added for multi-page site build: mega-menu nav, mobile nav,
   breadcrumbs, compact/dark page heroes, state accordion,
   FAQ accordion, related-services grid, legal prose, misc fixes.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Political services grid cards as links (homepage) ---- */
a.pol-card, a.service-card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: block; }
a.pol-card h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem; }
a.pol-card h3 svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; opacity: 0.7; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ---- Marquee items as links (homepage) ---- */
a.marquee-item { text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.2s; }
a.marquee-item:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ---- Fix: nav no longer disappears on scroll (was a UX bug) ---- */
nav.faded { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

/* ---- Skip link for accessibility ---- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: auto;
  background: var(--blue-700); color: #fff; padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0; z-index: 1000; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; top: 0; }

/* ---- Nav: dropdown-capable items ---- */
.nav-links > li.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-links > li.has-dropdown > a,
.nav-links > li.has-dropdown > button.nav-drop-trigger {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  background: none; border: none; font: inherit; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-muted); padding: 0;
}
.nav-links > li.has-dropdown > button.nav-drop-trigger:hover { color: var(--blue-600); }
.nav-drop-caret { width: 9px; height: 9px; transition: transform 0.2s; flex-shrink: 0; }
.has-dropdown:hover .nav-drop-caret,
.has-dropdown.open .nav-drop-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Desktop mega-menu positioning only — scoped to min-width so it can never
   win a specificity fight against the mobile off-canvas dropdown rules
   below (position:fixed mobile menus + absolute/transform desktop popovers
   don't mix well if both apply at once). */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .dropdown-panel {
    position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 18px); left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(10,36,97,0.18);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    display: flex; gap: 2.25rem;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, visibility 0.18s;
    z-index: 200;
    min-width: 560px;
  }
  .dropdown-panel.wide { min-width: 720px; }
  .has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-panel,
  .has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-panel,
  .has-dropdown.open .dropdown-panel {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }
}
.dropdown-col { min-width: 165px; }
.dropdown-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--blue-500); margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.dropdown-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
.dropdown-col a {
  font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none; display: block; line-height: 1.3;
}
.dropdown-col a:hover { color: var(--blue-600); }
.dropdown-col a small {
  display: block; font-weight: 300; color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem; margin-top: 3px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.dropdown-footer-link {
  margin-top: 1.1rem; padding-top: 1.1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.dropdown-footer-link a { color: var(--blue-600) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }

/* ---- Mobile nav toggle ---- */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none; width: 40px; height: 40px; background: none; border: none;
  cursor: pointer; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--blue-900); border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.25s; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex; position: fixed; top: 80px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: #fff; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    padding: 0.5rem 6vw 2rem; overflow-y: auto; gap: 0;
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 99;
  }
  .nav-links.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav-links > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200); padding: 1rem 0; width: 100%; }
  .nav-links > li.has-dropdown > button.nav-drop-trigger { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 1rem; }
  .dropdown-panel {
    position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
    box-shadow: none; border: none; padding: 0.25rem 0 0; margin-top: 0.9rem;
    display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.4rem; min-width: 0;
  }
  .has-dropdown.open .dropdown-panel { display: flex; }
  .nav-socials { order: 99; justify-content: center; padding-top: 1.25rem; }
  .nav-links > li:has(.nav-cta) { border-bottom: none; }
  .nav-cta { display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
}

/* ---- Breadcrumb bar ---- */
.breadcrumb-bar {
  padding: 104px 5vw 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.breadcrumb-bar a { color: var(--blue-600); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb-bar a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumb-bar span[aria-current] { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---- Compact page hero (subpages) ---- */
.page-hero {
  padding: 40px 5vw 70px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #dbeeff 45%, #e8f4ff 100%);
}
.page-hero .hero-grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.7;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(59,130,246,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px; }
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 800px; }
.page-hero.dark {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--blue-900) 0%, var(--blue-950) 60%, #020b20 100%);
}
.page-hero.dark .hero-grid { opacity: 1; }
.page-hero.dark .page-hero-inner h1 { color: #fff; }
.page-hero.dark .page-hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); }
.page-hero.dark .hero-badge { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.25); color: var(--sky-light); }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--blue-950);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.08;
}
.page-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7; max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.page-hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.breadcrumb-bar + .page-hero { padding-top: 24px; }

/* ---- Stat band (reusable strip) ---- */
.stat-band {
  background: var(--blue-950);
  padding: 56px 5vw;
  display: flex; gap: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-band .stat-num { color: #fff; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.stat-band .stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; font-weight: 500; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ---- Generic content section helpers ---- */
.content-section { padding: 90px 5vw; }
.content-section.tight { padding: 60px 5vw; }
.content-section.alt { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #f0f7ff 100%); }
.two-col {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 3.5rem; align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.check-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.check-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.check-list .check {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(19,71,181,0.1); color: var(--blue-600);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;
}
.check-list .check svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.process-step { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.12); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.75rem; }
.process-step .step-num {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600), var(--accent));
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.process-step h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-950); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 300; }

/* ---- Related services / client-type grid (reuses card visuals) ---- */
.related-grid, .client-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2rem;
}
.related-grid .service-card, .client-grid .service-card { text-decoration: none; display: block; color: inherit; }
.related-grid .service-card h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem; }
.related-grid .service-card h3 svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--blue-400); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ---- FAQ accordion (native details/summary — no JS required) ---- */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; margin-top: 2.25rem; max-width: 820px; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.faq-item summary {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-950);
  list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.98rem;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: '+'; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--blue-500); flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: '\2212'; }
.faq-item[open] summary { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.faq-item .faq-answer { padding: 1rem 1.4rem 1.3rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* ---- State accordion ---- */
.state-toolbar { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; margin: 2rem 0 1.25rem; }
.state-search {
  flex: 1; min-width: 220px; padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.92rem;
  background: #fff;
}
.state-search:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue-400); }
.lean-key { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.lean-key span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.lean-key i { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 3px; display: inline-block; }
.state-accordion { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
.state-item { border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.15); border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.state-item summary {
  cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; display: flex; align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-950); font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.94rem;
}
.state-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.state-item summary .state-name { flex: 1; }
.state-item summary .lean-tag {
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem; border-radius: 100px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.state-item summary .chevron { width: 10px; height: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gray-400); transition: transform 0.2s; }
.state-item[open] summary .chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.lean-solid-d { background: #dbeafe; color: #1e40af; }
.lean-lean-d { background: #e0f2fe; color: #075985; }
.lean-battleground { background: #ede9fe; color: #5b21b6; }
.lean-lean-r { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; }
.lean-solid-r { background: #fecaca; color: #7f1d1d; }
.lean-key .swatch-solid-d { background: #1e40af; }
.lean-key .swatch-lean-d { background: #0ea5e9; }
.lean-key .swatch-battleground { background: #7c3aed; }
.lean-key .swatch-lean-r { background: #ef4444; }
.lean-key .swatch-solid-r { background: #7f1d1d; }
.state-item .state-body { padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.state-item .state-body strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.state-item .state-cta { margin-top: 0.9rem; display: inline-block; }
.state-item.js-hidden { display: none; }
.state-empty { display: none; padding: 2rem; text-align: center; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---- Client-type badge row (used on service pages to show "who this is for") ---- */
.for-row { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem; }
.for-chip {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-700); background: rgba(19,71,181,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(19,71,181,0.16); padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 100px; text-decoration: none;
}
.for-chip:hover { background: rgba(19,71,181,0.13); }

/* ---- Icon badge for client-type / pillar page hero ---- */
.hero-icon-badge {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600), var(--accent));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.6rem;
}

/* ---- Legal / prose pages ---- */
.prose { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 130px 5vw 90px; }
.prose h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); color: var(--blue-950); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.prose .updated { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--blue-950); margin: 2.2rem 0 0.9rem; }
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.prose a { color: var(--blue-600); }
.prose .legal-note { background: var(--blue-50); border: 1px solid rgba(19,71,181,0.15); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 2rem; }

/* ---- Contact page ---- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.contact-info-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.12); border-radius: 16px; padding: 2rem; }
.contact-info-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--blue-950); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-info-row { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.contact-info-row .ci-icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--blue-50); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.contact-info-row div { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 300; }
.contact-info-row strong { display: block; color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.inline-form { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.12); border-radius: 16px; padding: 2rem; }

/* ---- About page ---- */
.value-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.value-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.12); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.75rem; }
.value-card .service-icon { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.value-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--blue-950); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 300; }

/* ---- Footer: extra column support ---- */
.footer-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-cols { display: flex; gap: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---- Interactive homepage US map ---- */
.hero-map svg path {
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: fill-opacity 0.2s, stroke 0.2s;
}
.hero-map svg path:hover,
.hero-map svg path:focus-visible {
  fill-opacity: 0.55 !important;
  stroke: var(--accent);
  stroke-width: 1.1px;
  outline: none;
}
.hero-map svg path.active { fill-opacity: 0.6 !important; stroke: var(--accent); stroke-width: 1.3px; }

.state-popup {
  position: fixed; z-index: 60;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(10,36,97,0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  width: 300px; max-width: calc(100vw - 2.5rem);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s;
}
.state-popup.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.state-popup .sp-close {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%; border: none; background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.state-popup .sp-close:hover { background: var(--gray-200); }
.state-popup h4 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-950); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; padding-right: 1.75rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.state-popup p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.state-popup .btn-primary { padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 0.3rem; }
.state-popup .lean-tag { font-size: 0.64rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-map { display: none; } /* map is decorative-scale only below this width; avoid unreachable tap targets */
}

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM v2: SVG icons, cycle timeline, record compare,
   hub diagram animation, countdown badge, grid group labels,
   reduced-motion support, CTA shimmer.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- SVG icon sizing/color (replaces emoji icons site-wide) ---- */
.service-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--blue-700); }
.pol-card .service-icon svg { color: var(--sky-light); }
.value-card .service-icon svg { color: var(--blue-700); }
.hero-icon-badge svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: #fff; }
.contact-info-row .ci-icon svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--blue-700); }
h3 svg.card-arrow { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--blue-400); flex-shrink: 0; }
.related-grid .service-card h3, .client-grid .service-card h3 {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* ---- Hero badges row + Election Day countdown ---- */
.hero-badges { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.hero-badges .hero-badge { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hero-badge.countdown {
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(0,168,220,0.35);
  color: #0077a8;
}
.hero-badge.countdown strong { font-weight: 700; }

/* ---- Campaign cycle timeline ---- */
.cycle-track {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative; margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.cycle-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 21px; left: 4%; right: 4%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-200), var(--blue-500), var(--accent));
}
.cycle-step { position: relative; padding-top: 0; }
.cycle-dot {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600), var(--accent));
  color: #fff; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--blue-50), 0 4px 14px rgba(19,71,181,0.35);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.cycle-when {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--blue-500); margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.cycle-step h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-950); margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.cycle-step p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.cycle-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.35rem; }
.cycle-links a {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-700); text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(19,71,181,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(19,71,181,0.14);
  border-radius: 100px; padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
}
.cycle-links a:hover { background: rgba(19,71,181,0.14); }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .cycle-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; padding-left: 8px; }
  .cycle-track::before {
    top: 22px; bottom: 22px; left: 29px; right: auto; width: 2px; height: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-200), var(--blue-500), var(--accent));
  }
}

/* ---- Record depth comparison diagram ---- */
.rec-compare {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1.35fr; gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch; margin-top: 2.75rem;
}
.rec-card {
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 1.6rem;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.rec-card.rec-rich {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 44px rgba(19,71,181,0.16);
  position: relative;
}
.rec-card.rec-rich::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 16px; padding: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-500), var(--accent));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.rec-head {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-950); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.35;
}
.rec-tag {
  display: block; font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-400); margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.rec-rich .rec-tag { color: var(--sky); }
.rec-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; flex: 1; align-content: flex-start; }
.rec-chip {
  font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--gray-100); border-radius: 100px; padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
}
.rec-chip.rich {
  color: var(--blue-800); background: rgba(19,71,181,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(19,71,181,0.16); font-weight: 600;
}
.rec-chip.more {
  color: #0077a8; background: rgba(0,212,255,0.10);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0,168,220,0.5); font-weight: 700;
}
.rec-count {
  margin-top: 1.1rem; padding-top: 0.9rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted);
}
.rec-rich .rec-count { color: var(--blue-700); }
.rec-vs {
  align-self: center;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-400); font-size: 0.9rem; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.rec-note { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-top: 0.9rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .rec-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .rec-vs { justify-self: center; }
}

/* ---- Platform hub diagram (animated data flow) ---- */
.hub-diagram { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.hub-diagram .hub-line {
  stroke: var(--blue-400); stroke-width: 1.3; opacity: 0.55;
  stroke-dasharray: 4 7;
  animation: hubflow 1.6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes hubflow { to { stroke-dashoffset: -22; } }
.hub-diagram .hub-pulse {
  fill: none; stroke: var(--accent); stroke-width: 1.5;
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: hubpulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hubpulse {
  0% { opacity: 0.85; r: 26; }
  100% { opacity: 0; r: 62; }
}
.hub-diagram .hub-node-box { fill: #fff; stroke: rgba(19,71,181,0.28); }
.hub-diagram .hub-node-label {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600;
  fill: var(--blue-800);
}
.hub-diagram .hub-center-label {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800;
  fill: #fff;
}

/* ---- Homepage service grid group labels ---- */
.pol-subhead {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent); margin: 2.6rem 0 1.1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.pol-subhead::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.pol-grid + .pol-subhead { margin-top: 2.6rem; }

/* ---- CTA band shimmer ---- */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -60%; left: -30%;
  width: 55%; height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), transparent);
  transform: rotate(12deg);
  animation: ctashimmer 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ctashimmer {
  0%, 100% { left: -40%; }
  50% { left: 110%; }
}

/* ---- Reduced-motion accessibility ---- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .marquee-track, .hero-orb, .hero-badge-dot,
  .hub-diagram .hub-line, .hub-diagram .hub-pulse, .cta-band::after {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .fade-up { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .service-card, .pol-card, .npo-card { transition: none; }
}

/* ---- Utility ---- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-lg { margin-top: 3rem; }
.visually-hidden { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }