/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRAIDY CONSULT — Pastel Flamboyant Stylesheet
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  /* ── Pastel Palette ── */
  --pink:    #FF85B3;   /* pastel hot pink */
  --pink-b:  #FF4D94;   /* bright pink */
  --pink-l:  #FFD6E8;   /* light pink */
  --blue:    #7EC8E3;   /* pastel sky blue */
  --blue-b:  #4BAFD4;   /* bright blue */
  --blue-l:  #D6EEFF;   /* light blue */
  --green:   #7FD9A6;   /* pastel mint green */
  --green-b: #4DC98A;   /* bright green */
  --green-l: #D6F5E8;   /* light green */
  --lav:     #C3A6FF;   /* lavender */
  --lav-b:   #A57EFF;   /* bright lavender */
  --lav-l:   #EDE0FF;   /* light lavender */
  --peach:   #FFB99A;   /* peach */
  --peach-l: #FFE5D6;   /* light peach */

  /* ── Backgrounds (light) ── */
  --bk:  #FFFBFE;   /* warm white base */
  --s1:  #FFF5FB;   /* pink-tinted white */
  --s2:  #F0F9FF;   /* blue-tinted white */
  --s3:  #F2FFF8;   /* green-tinted white */
  --s4:  #F5F0FF;   /* lavender-tinted white */

  /* ── Text ── */
  --dark: #1E1B2E;   /* deep purple-black */
  --body: #4A3F5C;   /* medium body purple */
  --mu:   #9B89B0;   /* muted lavender-grey */
  --wh:   #FFFBFE;   /* near white */

  /* ── Primary = Pink (replaces --g) ── */
  --g:    #FF85B3;
  --gb:   #FF4D94;
  --glow: rgba(255,133,179,.35);

  /* ── Footer dark (contrast base) ── */
  --foot: #1E1B2E;

  --r:   5px;
  --mw:  1400px;
  --pad: clamp(24px, 5vw, 64px);
}

/* ── Gradient helpers ── */
.grad-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}

*, *::before, *::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body {
  background:var(--bk);
  color:var(--dark);
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  cursor:none;
}
a { text-decoration:none; color:inherit; }
img { display:block; max-width:100%; height:auto; }
ul { list-style:none; }
button { font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; border:none; background:none; }

@media(pointer:coarse){
  body{ cursor:auto; }
  #cur,#cur-ring{ display:none; }
}

/* ── CUSTOM CURSOR ── */
#cur {
  position:fixed; width:10px; height:10px;
  background:var(--pink); border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none; z-index:9999;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:transform .12s, opacity .2s;
}
#cur-ring {
  position:fixed; width:36px; height:36px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--pink); border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none; z-index:9998;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%); opacity:.5;
  transition:opacity .2s;
}
body.cg #cur      { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(2.6); }
body.cg #cur-ring { opacity:.9; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.7) !important; }

/* ── NAV ── */
#nav {
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:900;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  padding:26px var(--pad);
  transition:padding .35s, background .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
#nav.stuck {
  padding:13px var(--pad);
  background:rgba(255,251,254,.96);
  backdrop-filter:blur(24px);
  box-shadow:0 2px 30px rgba(195,166,255,.15);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,133,179,.12);
}
.nav-logo {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive;
  font-size:28px; letter-spacing:4px; color:var(--dark);
}
.nav-logo b { color:var(--pink); font-weight:400; }
.nav-ul {
  display:flex; gap:38px; align-items:center;
}
.nav-ul a {
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--mu); transition:color .2s;
}
.nav-ul a:hover, .nav-ul a.active { color:var(--pink); }
.nav-cta {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav)) !important;
  color:#fff !important; padding:10px 26px; border-radius:var(--r);
  font-weight:800 !important; letter-spacing:1.5px !important;
  transition:all .22s !important; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(255,133,179,.3);
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink-b), var(--blue)) !important;
  box-shadow:0 6px 30px rgba(255,133,179,.4);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}
.ham {
  display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px;
  cursor:pointer; z-index:910;
}
.ham span {
  display:block; width:26px; height:2px;
  background:var(--dark); border-radius:2px; transition:.3s;
}

/* ── MARQUEE ── */
.marquee-wrap {
  overflow:hidden; padding:17px 0; cursor:default;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--pink) 0%, var(--lav) 25%, var(--blue) 50%,
    var(--green) 75%, var(--pink) 100%);
  background-size:300% 100%;
  animation:gradShift 10s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes gradShift {
  0%   { background-position: 0%   50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0%   50%; }
}
.marquee-wrap:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state:paused; }
.marquee-track {
  display:flex; width:max-content;
  animation:mq 26s linear infinite;
}
.mi {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive; font-size:16px; letter-spacing:3px;
  color:#fff; white-space:nowrap; padding:0 30px;
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  text-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.mi::after { content:'✦'; margin-left:30px; font-size:9px; opacity:.6; }
@keyframes mq { to { transform:translateX(-50%); } }

/* ── SHARED SECTION TEXT ── */
.sec-label {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:3.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink); margin-bottom:20px;
}
.sec-label::before {
  content:''; display:block; width:22px; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
}
.sec-title {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,56px); font-weight:900;
  line-height:1.05; color:var(--dark); margin-bottom:24px;
}
.sec-title em { font-style:normal; color:var(--pink); }
.body-text {
  font-size:15px; line-height:1.84; color:var(--body);
}
.body-text strong { color:var(--dark); font-weight:600; }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn-p {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
  color:#fff; padding:15px 36px;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  border-radius:var(--r); border:none; cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .25s; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(255,133,179,.3);
}
.btn-p .shine {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:-100%; width:60%; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.35),transparent);
  transition:left .4s;
}
.btn-p:hover .shine { left:150%; }
.btn-p:hover {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink-b), var(--blue));
  box-shadow:0 8px 36px rgba(255,133,179,.4);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-g {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--dark); transition:color .2s;
}
.btn-g .arr { display:inline-block; transition:transform .2s; }
.btn-g:hover { color:var(--pink); }
.btn-g:hover .arr { transform:translateX(6px); }
.btn-out {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center;
  border:2px solid var(--pink); color:var(--pink);
  padding:13px 34px; font-size:11px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  border-radius:var(--r); transition:all .25s; background:transparent;
}
.btn-out:hover {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
  color:#fff; border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(255,133,179,.3);
}

/* ── REVEAL ANIMATION ── */
.rv { opacity:0; transform:translateY(34px); transition:opacity .72s ease, transform .72s ease; }
.rv.on { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.d1{transition-delay:.1s} .d2{transition-delay:.2s}
.d3{transition-delay:.3s} .d4{transition-delay:.4s} .d5{transition-delay:.5s}

/* ── PAGE HERO (shared base) ── */
.page-hero {
  min-height:60vh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  padding:160px var(--pad) 100px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--s1);
}
.page-hero::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 0%,   rgba(255,133,179,.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 0%,   rgba(126,200,227,.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 110%, rgba(127,217,166,.10) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.page-hero-glow {
  position:absolute; top:-20%; right:-8%; width:700px; height:700px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(195,166,255,.14) 0%, transparent 68%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.ph-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:800px; }
.ph-eyebrow {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:3.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink); margin-bottom:28px;
}
.ph-eyebrow::before {
  content:''; display:block; width:30px; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
}
.ph-h1 {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive;
  font-size:clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px);
  line-height:.9; letter-spacing:-1px; margin-bottom:28px; color:var(--dark);
}
.ph-h1 em {
  font-style:normal;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; color:transparent;
}
.ph-sub {
  font-size:17px; font-weight:300; color:var(--body);
  max-width:560px; line-height:1.76;
}
.ph-sub strong { color:var(--dark); font-weight:600; }

/* ── QUOTE BAND ── */
.quote-band {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--s1) 0%, var(--s2) 50%, var(--s3) 100%);
  border-top:2px solid transparent;
  border-image:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue), var(--green)) 1;
  padding:80px var(--pad); text-align:center;
}
.qb-inner { max-width:860px; margin:0 auto; }
.qb-inner blockquote {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2.8vw,34px); font-weight:800;
  font-style:italic; color:var(--dark); line-height:1.32;
}
.qb-inner blockquote em {
  font-style:normal;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.qb-inner cite {
  display:block; margin-top:22px;
  font-size:10px; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--mu);
}

/* ── SERVICE CARDS ── */
.srv-card {
  background:#fff; padding:50px 46px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.15);
  transition:all .35s; box-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(195,166,255,.08);
}
.srv-card::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0;
  height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.srv-card:hover::after { transform:scaleX(1); }
.srv-card:hover {
  box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(255,133,179,.15);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.srv-n {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive; font-size:68px;
  color:rgba(195,166,255,.15); line-height:1;
  margin-bottom:20px; transition:color .4s;
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-n { color:rgba(255,133,179,.2); }
.srv-ico {
  width:50px; height:50px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--pink-l); border:2px solid rgba(255,133,179,.25);
  border-radius:var(--r);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:22px; margin-bottom:24px;
  transition:background .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s;
}
/* Rotate colors on service icons */
.srv-card:nth-child(4n+1) .srv-ico { background:var(--pink-l); border-color:rgba(255,133,179,.3); }
.srv-card:nth-child(4n+2) .srv-ico { background:var(--blue-l); border-color:rgba(126,200,227,.3); }
.srv-card:nth-child(4n+3) .srv-ico { background:var(--green-l); border-color:rgba(127,217,166,.3); }
.srv-card:nth-child(4n+4) .srv-ico { background:var(--lav-l); border-color:rgba(195,166,255,.3); }
.srv-card:hover .srv-ico { transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.srv-title {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:20px; font-weight:900; color:var(--dark);
  margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.2;
}
.srv-desc { font-size:14px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.82; margin-bottom:28px; }
.srv-best {
  font-size:12px; color:var(--body); padding:10px 0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.2); margin-bottom:24px;
}
.srv-best strong { color:var(--pink); font-weight:700; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; }
.srv-lnk {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink); transition:gap .2s, color .2s;
}
.srv-lnk:hover { gap:15px; color:var(--lav-b); }

/* ── BLOG CARDS ── */
.blog-card {
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.15);
  padding:40px 38px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:all .3s;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  box-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(195,166,255,.06);
}
.blog-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .4s;
}
.blog-card:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }
.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow:0 8px 36px rgba(255,133,179,.15);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.blog-cats {
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.blog-cat {
  font-size:9px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink);
  background:var(--pink-l);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,133,179,.25);
  padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px;
}
/* Alternate blog cat colors */
.blog-cat:nth-child(2) { color:var(--blue-b); background:var(--blue-l); border-color:rgba(126,200,227,.3); }
.blog-cat:nth-child(3) { color:var(--green-b); background:var(--green-l); border-color:rgba(127,217,166,.3); }
.blog-cat:nth-child(4) { color:var(--lav-b); background:var(--lav-l); border-color:rgba(195,166,255,.3); }
.blog-title {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:18px; font-weight:800; color:var(--dark);
  margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.25;
}
.blog-excerpt { font-size:13px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.78; flex:1; margin-bottom:26px; }
.blog-lnk {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink); transition:gap .2s;
  margin-top:auto;
}
.blog-lnk:hover { gap:14px; color:var(--lav-b); }

/* ── CTA SECTION ── */
.cta-section {
  padding:150px var(--pad);
  text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--s1) 0%, var(--s4) 50%, var(--s2) 100%);
}
.cta-section::before {
  content:attr(data-text);
  position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive; font-size:clamp(120px,22vw,300px);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,133,179,.08), rgba(195,166,255,.08), rgba(126,200,227,.08));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  white-space:nowrap; pointer-events:none; letter-spacing:20px;
}
.cta-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:700px; margin:0 auto; }
.cta-h {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive;
  font-size:clamp(52px,7vw,100px); line-height:.92;
  color:var(--dark); margin-bottom:24px;
}
.cta-h em {
  font-style:normal;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.cta-sub { font-size:15px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.76; margin-bottom:50px; }
.cta-btns { display:flex; gap:22px; justify-content:center; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cta-note { margin-top:22px; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.5px; color:var(--mu); }

/* ── FOOTER (stays dark for contrast) ── */
footer {
  background:var(--foot);
  border-top:3px solid transparent;
  border-image:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue), var(--green)) 1;
  padding:88px var(--pad) 44px;
}
.foot-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap:60px; max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto;
  padding-bottom:60px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.foot-logo {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive;
  font-size:32px; letter-spacing:4px; margin-bottom:18px; color:#fff;
}
.foot-logo b { color:var(--pink); font-weight:400; }
.foot-desc {
  font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height:1.82;
  max-width:280px; margin-bottom:28px;
}
.foot-social { display:flex; gap:10px; }
.foot-soc {
  width:36px; height:36px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,133,179,.2);
  border-radius:var(--r);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:800; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  transition:all .2s;
}
.foot-soc:hover {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
  color:#fff; border-color:transparent;
}
.foot-col-h {
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; margin-bottom:22px;
}
.foot-links { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.foot-links a { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); transition:color .2s; }
.foot-links a:hover { color:var(--pink); }
.foot-cr {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.foot-cr-icon { color:var(--pink); font-size:13px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1px; }
.foot-cr-text { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height:1.6; }
.foot-cr-text a { color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); transition:color .2s; }
.foot-cr-text a:hover { color:var(--pink); }
.foot-bottom {
  max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto; padding-top:30px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.3); flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
}

/* ═══════════════════
   HOME PAGE COMPONENTS
════════════════════ */

/* hero */
#hero {
  min-height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  padding:0 var(--pad); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--bk);
}
#hero::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 10%,   rgba(255,133,179,.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 5%,    rgba(126,200,227,.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%,  rgba(127,217,166,.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%,   rgba(195,166,255,.08) 0%, transparent 45%);
}
/* subtle dot grid */
#hero::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(195,166,255,.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:40px 40px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-glow  { display:none; }
.hero-glow2 { display:none; }
.hero-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:900px; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:3.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink); margin-bottom:30px;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content:''; display:block; width:30px; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
}
.hero-h1 {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive;
  font-size:clamp(88px,12.5vw,172px);
  line-height:.88; letter-spacing:-2px; margin-bottom:34px;
}
.hero-h1 .hn { display:block; color:var(--dark); }
.hero-h1 .hv {
  display:block;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; color:transparent;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size:17px; font-weight:300; color:var(--body);
  max-width:540px; line-height:1.76; margin-bottom:50px;
}
.hero-sub strong { color:var(--dark); font-weight:600; }
.hero-actions { display:flex; gap:20px; align-items:center; }
.hero-stats {
  position:absolute; right:var(--pad); top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  z-index:2; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:30px; align-items:flex-end;
}
.hs { text-align:right; }
.hs-n {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive; font-size:50px; letter-spacing:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  line-height:1;
}
.hs-l { font-size:10px; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--mu); }
.hs-d { width:36px; height:2px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--blue)); margin-left:auto; }
.scroll-hint {
  position:absolute; bottom:36px; left:var(--pad); z-index:2;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  font-size:10px; letter-spacing:3px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--mu);
}
.sh-line { width:38px; height:2px; background:var(--pink-l); overflow:hidden; position:relative; border-radius:2px; }
.sh-line::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
  transform:translateX(-100%); animation:sh 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes sh { to { transform:translateX(100%); } }

/* stat band */
.stat-band {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  background:#fff;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.15);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.15);
  box-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(195,166,255,.1);
}
.stat-cell {
  padding:40px 30px; text-align:center;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.12);
}
.stat-cell:last-child { border-right:none; }
.stat-cell:nth-child(1) .stat-num { color:var(--pink); }
.stat-cell:nth-child(2) .stat-num { color:var(--blue-b); }
.stat-cell:nth-child(3) .stat-num { color:var(--green-b); }
.stat-cell:nth-child(4) .stat-num { color:var(--lav-b); }
.stat-num {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive; font-size:48px; letter-spacing:2px;
  line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;
}
.stat-lbl { font-size:10px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--mu); }

/* intersection model */
.ix-section { padding:130px var(--pad); background:var(--s1); }
.ix-head { max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto 70px; }
.ix-model {
  max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;
  align-items:stretch; gap:3px;
}
.ix-card {
  background:#fff; padding:50px 44px;
  border:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.15);
  box-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(195,166,255,.08);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.ix-card:first-child {
  background:rgba(255,133,179,.05);
  border-color:rgba(255,133,179,.2);
  border-top:3px solid var(--pink);
}
.ix-card.center {
  background:linear-gradient(145deg, var(--pink), var(--lav) 50%, var(--blue));
  border:none;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 12px 60px rgba(255,133,179,.3), 0 4px 20px rgba(195,166,255,.2);
  transform:scaleY(1.03);
}
.ix-card:last-child {
  background:rgba(126,200,227,.05);
  border-color:rgba(126,200,227,.2);
  border-top:3px solid var(--blue);
}
.ix-tag {
  display:inline-block;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink);
  background:var(--pink-l); border:1px solid rgba(255,133,179,.25);
  padding:5px 12px; border-radius:20px; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.ix-card:last-child .ix-tag { color:var(--blue-b); background:var(--blue-l); border-color:rgba(126,200,227,.3); }
.ix-card.center .ix-tag {
  color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.ix-card-title {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:22px; font-weight:900; color:var(--dark); line-height:1.15; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.ix-card.center .ix-card-title { color:#fff; font-size:28px; }
.ix-card-text { font-size:14px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.8; }
.ix-card.center .ix-card-text { color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.ix-card.center strong { color:#fff; }

/* pillars model */
.pillars-section { padding:130px var(--pad); background:var(--bk); }
.pillars-head { max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto 70px; }
.pillars-grid {
  max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:3px;
}
.pillar-card {
  background:#fff; padding:44px 32px;
  border-top:3px solid var(--pink-l);
  box-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(195,166,255,.08);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; transition:all .35s;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; cursor:default;
}
.pillar-card:nth-child(1) { border-top-color:var(--pink); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(2) { border-top-color:var(--blue); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(3) { border-top-color:var(--green); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(4) { border-top-color:var(--lav); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(5) { border-top-color:var(--peach); }
.pillar-card:hover {
  box-shadow:0 8px 36px rgba(255,133,179,.15);
  transform:translateY(-4px);
}
.pillar-num {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive; font-size:52px;
  color:rgba(195,166,255,.15); line-height:1; margin-bottom:16px;
  transition:color .35s;
}
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-num { color:rgba(255,133,179,.2); }
.pillar-ico { font-size:28px; margin-bottom:18px; display:block; line-height:1; }
.pillar-title {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:900; color:var(--dark);
  line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:10px;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.5px;
}
.pillar-sub { font-size:12px; color:var(--mu); line-height:1.7; font-style:italic; }

/* who we work with */
.wwww-section { padding:130px var(--pad); background:var(--s2); }
.wwww-inner { max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto; }
.wwww-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:3px; margin-top:60px;
}
.wwww-card {
  background:#fff; padding:38px 36px;
  border-left:3px solid var(--pink-l);
  box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(195,166,255,.07);
  transition:all .3s;
}
.wwww-card:nth-child(1) { border-left-color:var(--pink); }
.wwww-card:nth-child(2) { border-left-color:var(--blue); }
.wwww-card:nth-child(3) { border-left-color:var(--green); }
.wwww-card:nth-child(4) { border-left-color:var(--lav); }
.wwww-card:nth-child(5) { border-left-color:var(--peach); }
.wwww-card:nth-child(6) { border-left-color:var(--pink); }
.wwww-card:hover { box-shadow:0 6px 30px rgba(255,133,179,.12); transform:translateX(4px); }
.wwww-title {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:16px; font-weight:800; color:var(--dark); margin-bottom:10px;
}
.wwww-text { font-size:13px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.76; }

/* featured services grid */
.feat-srv-grid {
  max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:3px;
}

/* fractional section */
.frac-section { padding:130px var(--pad); background:var(--s1); }
.frac-inner { max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto; }
.frac-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:3px;
}
.frac-card {
  padding:54px 50px; position:relative; background:#fff;
  border-top:4px solid rgba(195,166,255,.2);
  box-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(195,166,255,.08);
  transition:all .3s;
}
.frac-card:hover { box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(255,133,179,.15); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.frac-card.ceo { border-top:4px solid transparent; border-image:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink),var(--lav)) 1; }
.frac-card-tag {
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:3px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink);
  background:var(--pink-l); border:1px solid rgba(255,133,179,.25);
  padding:5px 12px; border-radius:20px; display:inline-block; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.frac-card-title {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive;
  font-size:52px; letter-spacing:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  line-height:1; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.frac-card:not(.ceo) .frac-card-title {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--lav));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.frac-card-sub {
  font-size:14px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:30px;
}
.frac-features { margin-bottom:30px; }
.frac-feat {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-size:13px; color:var(--body); padding:9px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.12);
}
.frac-feat::before { content:'→'; color:var(--pink); flex-shrink:0; font-size:11px; }
.frac-save {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:800; color:var(--pink);
  background:var(--pink-l); border:1px solid rgba(255,133,179,.25);
  padding:12px 20px; display:inline-block; border-radius:var(--r);
}

/* blog preview */
.blog-preview-section { padding:130px var(--pad); background:var(--s4); }
.blog-preview-head { max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto 60px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:20px; }
.blog-preview-grid { max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:3px; }

/* ═══════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE
════════════════════ */
.about-story { padding:120px var(--pad); max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr; gap:100px; align-items:start; }
.about-img-frame {
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:3/4;
  background:var(--pink-l);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,133,179,.2);
  overflow:hidden; position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 12px 60px rgba(255,133,179,.2);
}
.about-img-frame img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.about-img-frame::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(30,27,46,.7) 0%,rgba(30,27,46,.05) 50%,transparent 100%);
}
.about-img-frame::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:20px; left:20px; right:-20px; bottom:-20px;
  border:2px solid rgba(195,166,255,.3); z-index:-1;
}
.corner-tick {
  position:absolute; top:-1px; left:-1px; z-index:2;
  width:44px; height:44px;
  border-top:3px solid var(--pink); border-left:3px solid var(--pink);
}
.about-img-cap { position:absolute; bottom:26px; left:26px; z-index:3; }
.aic-name { font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive; font-size:32px; letter-spacing:2px; color:#fff; }
.aic-role { font-size:10px; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink-l); }
.about-body-text { font-size:16px; line-height:1.84; color:var(--body); margin-bottom:22px; }
.about-body-text strong { color:var(--dark); font-weight:600; }

/* credentials */
.creds-section { padding:120px var(--pad); background:var(--s2); }
.creds-inner { max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto; }
.creds-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:3px; margin-top:60px;
}
.cred-card {
  background:#fff; padding:38px 34px;
  border-top:3px solid var(--pink-l);
  box-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(195,166,255,.07);
  transition:all .3s;
}
.cred-card:nth-child(1) { border-top-color:var(--pink); }
.cred-card:nth-child(2) { border-top-color:var(--blue); }
.cred-card:nth-child(3) { border-top-color:var(--lav); }
.cred-card:nth-child(4) { border-top-color:var(--green); }
.cred-card:nth-child(5) { border-top-color:var(--peach); }
.cred-card:nth-child(6) { border-top-color:var(--pink); }
.cred-card:nth-child(7) { border-top-color:var(--blue); }
.cred-card:hover { box-shadow:0 8px 36px rgba(255,133,179,.15); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.cred-ico { font-size:28px; margin-bottom:16px; display:block; }
.cred-title {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:800; color:var(--dark); margin-bottom:8px;
}
.cred-text { font-size:13px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.72; }

/* why fractional table */
.why-frac-section { padding:120px var(--pad); max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto; }
.why-frac-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; margin-top:60px; }
.wf-row {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:70px 1fr; gap:30px;
  padding:40px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.15); align-items:start;
}
.wf-row:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.wf-num {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive; font-size:36px; line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.wf-title {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:19px; font-weight:800; color:var(--dark); margin-bottom:10px;
}
.wf-text { font-size:14px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.8; }

/* ═══════════════════
   SERVICES PAGE
════════════════════ */
.srv-page-grid {
  max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:3px;
}
.pricing-note-bar {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue));
  padding:28px var(--pad); text-align:center;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:#fff; letter-spacing:.5px;
  text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}

/* ═══════════════════
   BLOG PAGE
════════════════════ */
.blog-cats-bar {
  padding:0 var(--pad) 60px; max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto;
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
}
.blog-cat-filter {
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--mu);
  border:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.25);
  padding:8px 18px; border-radius:20px;
  transition:all .2s; cursor:default; background:#fff;
}
.blog-cat-filter:hover {
  color:var(--pink);
  border-color:rgba(255,133,179,.4);
  background:var(--pink-l);
}
.blog-page-grid {
  max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto var(--pad);
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:3px;
  padding:0 var(--pad);
}

/* ═══════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
════════════════════ */
.contact-wrap {
  max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto;
  padding:100px var(--pad); display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:100px; align-items:start;
}
.contact-info-box {
  background:#fff; padding:54px 50px;
  border:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.15);
  border-top:4px solid transparent;
  border-image:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue)) 1;
  box-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(255,133,179,.08);
  margin-bottom:3px;
}
.ci-row { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px; margin-bottom:28px; }
.ci-icon { font-size:20px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; }
.ci-label { font-size:9px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink); margin-bottom:4px; }
.ci-value { font-size:15px; color:var(--dark); font-weight:500; }
.ci-value a { color:var(--dark); transition:color .2s; }
.ci-value a:hover { color:var(--pink); }
.ci-value small { display:block; font-size:12px; color:var(--mu); font-weight:400; margin-top:2px; }
.avail-box {
  background:var(--s4); border:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.15);
  padding:36px 40px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px;
}
.avail-item-label {
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink); margin-bottom:6px;
}
.avail-item-text { font-size:13px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.7; }

/* Process steps (contact page) */
.proc-section { padding:100px var(--pad); background:var(--s2); }
.proc-inner { max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto; }
.proc-steps {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  margin-top:70px; position:relative;
}
.proc-steps::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:27px; left:80px; right:80px;
  height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue), var(--green));
}
.proc-step { padding:0 24px; }
.proc-dot {
  width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff; border:2px solid rgba(255,133,179,.3);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive; font-size:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink-l), var(--lav-l));
  color:var(--pink);
  margin-bottom:28px; position:relative; z-index:1; transition:all .3s;
  box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(255,133,179,.2);
}
.proc-step:nth-child(2) .proc-dot { background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lav-l),var(--blue-l)); color:var(--lav-b); }
.proc-step:nth-child(3) .proc-dot { background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-l),var(--green-l)); color:var(--blue-b); }
.proc-step:nth-child(4) .proc-dot { background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-l),var(--peach-l)); color:var(--green-b); }
.proc-step:hover .proc-dot {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
  color:#fff; border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(255,133,179,.35);
  transform:scale(1.1);
}
.proc-lbl { font-size:10px; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink); margin-bottom:8px; }
.proc-title { font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:18px; font-weight:900; color:var(--dark); margin-bottom:12px; }
.proc-text { font-size:13px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.8; }

/* FAQ */
.faq-section { padding:100px var(--pad); max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto; }
.faq-list { margin-top:60px; }
.faq-item {
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.15); overflow:hidden;
}
.faq-q {
  width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:none;
  padding:26px 0; cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:20px;
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:var(--dark); transition:color .2s;
}
.faq-q:hover { color:var(--pink); }
.faq-arrow {
  width:30px; height:30px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--pink-l); border:2px solid rgba(255,133,179,.3); border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px; color:var(--pink); transition:transform .35s, background .2s;
  font-weight:300;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-arrow {
  transform:rotate(45deg);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
  color:#fff; border-color:transparent;
}
.faq-a { max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .45s ease; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height:400px; }
.faq-a-inner { padding:0 0 26px; font-size:14px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.82; max-width:700px; }
.faq-a-inner strong { color:var(--dark); font-weight:600; }
.pro-bono-note {
  margin-top:40px; padding:28px 32px;
  background:var(--pink-l); border:1px solid rgba(255,133,179,.25);
  border-left:4px solid var(--pink); border-radius:0 var(--r) var(--r) 0;
}
.pbn-title { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink); margin-bottom:8px; }
.pbn-text { font-size:14px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.76; }
.pbn-text strong { color:var(--dark); font-weight:600; }

/* ═══════════════════
   IMAGE COMPONENTS
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/* ── Hero Photo Panel (right side of hero) ── */
.hero-photo-panel {
  position:absolute; top:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  width:46%; overflow:hidden; z-index:1;
}
.hero-photo-panel img {
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:top center; display:block;
}
/* Left gradient: blends photo into hero bg */
.hero-photo-panel::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,
    var(--bk) 0%, rgba(255,251,254,.85) 20%,
    rgba(255,133,179,.08) 55%, transparent 75%);
}
/* Bottom gradient: grounds the photo */
.hero-photo-panel::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, var(--bk) 100%);
}
/* Decorative pink glow behind photo */
.hero-photo-glow {
  position:absolute; top:10%; right:5%;
  width:500px; height:500px; z-index:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,133,179,.14) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
/* On desktop, constrain hero text to left column */
@media(min-width:1101px) {
  #hero .hero-inner { max-width:560px; }
  #hero .hero-stats  { display:none; } /* photo replaces stats column */
}

/* ── Full-bleed Photo Quote Strip ── */
.photo-strip {
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  height:clamp(380px, 50vw, 580px);
}
.photo-strip img {
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:center 15%;
  display:block;
}
.photo-strip-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(255,133,179,.72) 0%,
    rgba(195,166,255,.55) 40%,
    rgba(126,200,227,.45) 80%,
    rgba(127,217,166,.35) 100%);
}
.photo-strip-content {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:var(--pad); text-align:center; z-index:2;
}
.photo-strip-quote {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive;
  font-size:clamp(42px, 6vw, 90px);
  color:#fff; line-height:.92; letter-spacing:-1px;
  text-shadow:0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  max-width:900px; margin-bottom:28px;
}
.photo-strip-sub {
  font-size:clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 17px); font-weight:500;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); max-width:520px; line-height:1.7;
  margin-bottom:36px;
}
.photo-strip-credit {
  font-size:11px; letter-spacing:3px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}

/* ── Split photo + text block ── */
.split-photo-section {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  min-height:520px; overflow:hidden;
}
.split-photo-img {
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.split-photo-img img {
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:top center;
  display:block;
}
.split-photo-content {
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  padding:80px clamp(32px,5vw,80px);
}

/* ── About Page: Second Photo (smaller, accent) ── */
.about-photo2-section {
  padding:0 var(--pad) 120px;
  max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr; gap:60px; align-items:center;
}
.about-photo2-frame {
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--r); overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  box-shadow:0 20px 80px rgba(255,133,179,.2);
}
.about-photo2-frame img {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:top center;
}
.about-photo2-frame::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(30,27,46,.6) 100%);
}
.about-photo2-badge {
  position:absolute; bottom:24px; left:24px; right:24px; z-index:2;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  padding:14px 18px; border-radius:var(--r);
}
.apb-dot {
  width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav));
}
.apb-text { font-size:12px; color:#fff; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.3px; }

/* ── Services Page: Photo Banner ── */
.srv-photo-banner {
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; height:440px;
  display:flex; align-items:center;
}
.srv-photo-banner img {
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:50% 20%;
}
.srv-photo-banner-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(255,133,179,.85) 0%,
    rgba(195,166,255,.75) 40%,
    rgba(126,200,227,.6) 70%,
    transparent 100%);
}
.srv-photo-banner-content {
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  padding:0 var(--pad); max-width:650px;
}
.srv-banner-tag {
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:3px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.srv-banner-title {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive;
  font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,82px); line-height:.92;
  color:#fff; margin-bottom:20px;
  text-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.srv-banner-sub {
  font-size:15px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  line-height:1.72; margin-bottom:32px;
}

/* ── Blog: Author Bio Card ── */
.author-bio-section {
  padding:80px var(--pad); background:var(--s4);
}
.author-bio {
  max-width:var(--mw); margin:0 auto;
  display:flex; gap:40px; align-items:center;
  background:#fff; padding:50px 54px;
  border:1px solid rgba(195,166,255,.15);
  border-left:5px solid transparent;
  border-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--pink), var(--lav), var(--blue)) 1;
  box-shadow:0 8px 50px rgba(255,133,179,.1);
}
.author-bio-photo {
  width:110px; height:110px; flex-shrink:0;
  border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden;
  border:3px solid transparent;
  background:linear-gradient(white,white) padding-box,
             linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--lav)) border-box;
  box-shadow:0 6px 30px rgba(255,133,179,.25);
}
.author-bio-photo img {
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:top center;
}
.author-bio-text {}
.abt-name {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:20px; font-weight:900; color:var(--dark);
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.abt-role {
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--pink); margin-bottom:14px;
}
.abt-desc { font-size:14px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.8; max-width:600px; }

/* ── Contact: Personal photo card ── */
.contact-photo-card {
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--r);
  margin-bottom:3px;
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
  box-shadow:0 12px 50px rgba(255,133,179,.2);
}
.contact-photo-card img {
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:top center;
}
.contact-photo-card::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,
    rgba(30,27,46,.7) 0%,
    rgba(195,166,255,.15) 50%, transparent 100%);
}
.contact-photo-caption {
  position:absolute; bottom:24px; left:24px; z-index:2;
}
.cpc-name {
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',cursive;
  font-size:28px; letter-spacing:2px; color:#fff;
  text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.cpc-role {
  font-size:10px; letter-spacing:2.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}

/* ═══════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
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@media(max-width:1100px){
  .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .feat-srv-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .frac-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .creds-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-band { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .ix-model { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ix-card.center { transform:none; }
  .hero-stats { display:none; }
  .blog-preview-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .wwww-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .proc-steps { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .proc-steps::before { display:none; }
  .proc-step { margin-bottom:40px; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:44px; }
  .contact-wrap { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:50px; }
  .about-story { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:60px; }
  .hero-photo-panel { display:none; }
  #hero .hero-inner { max-width:680px !important; }
  .split-photo-section { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .split-photo-img { height:400px; }
  .about-photo2-section { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .author-bio { flex-direction:column; gap:26px; }
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .hero-h1 { font-size:74px; }
  .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .feat-srv-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .srv-page-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .blog-page-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .blog-preview-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .wwww-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .proc-steps { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .frac-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .creds-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-band { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .blog-cats-bar { display:none; }
  .ham { display:flex; }
  .nav-ul {
    display:none;
    position:fixed; inset:0;
    background:rgba(255,251,254,.97);
    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
    flex-direction:column; gap:0;
    justify-content:center; align-items:center;
    z-index:850;
  }
  .nav-ul.open { display:flex; }
  .nav-ul li { padding:20px 0; }
  .nav-ul a { font-size:15px; color:var(--dark); }
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .creds-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stat-band { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}