/* =========================================================
   HITC Visual Refresh Overlay
   Purpose: Modernize the existing static site without
   changing routes, content, forms, or hosting behavior.
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --vr-bg: #061226;
  --vr-bg-2: #0b1f3f;
  --vr-panel: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.075);
  --vr-panel-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  --vr-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --vr-text: #f5f8ff;
  --vr-muted: rgba(234, 241, 255, 0.76);
  --vr-gold: #f4b940;
  --vr-blue: #2f7df6;
  --vr-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
  --vr-radius-lg: 28px;
  --vr-radius-md: 18px;
  --vr-radius-sm: 12px;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 10%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.16), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.12), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--vr-bg), #07182f 48%, #050b18);
  color: var(--vr-text);
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* Global layout polish */
.container {
  width: min(100% - 36px, var(--max, 1180px));
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: 0;
}

.section {
  padding: clamp(54px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
}

/* Header / navigation */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(5, 13, 28, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.navbar {
  min-height: 78px;
}

.brand {
  transition: transform 180ms ease, opacity 180ms ease;
}

.brand:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  opacity: 0.94;
}

.brand img {
  max-height: 54px;
  width: auto;
}

.navlinks {
  align-items: center;
}

.navlinks a {
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.86);
  transition: color 180ms ease;
}

.navlinks a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -9px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vr-gold), var(--vr-blue));
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: width 180ms ease;
}

.navlinks a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.navlinks a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  min-height: 44px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition:
    transform 180ms ease,
    box-shadow 180ms ease,
    border-color 180ms ease,
    background 180ms ease,
    filter 180ms ease;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  filter: none;
}

.btn:focus-visible,
.navlinks a:focus-visible,
.menu-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.72);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd46b, var(--vr-gold));
  color: #101827;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
}

.btn-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vr-blue), #164fbd);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.55);
}

/* Hero */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: clamp(560px, 72vh, 780px);
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 13, 28, 0.92), rgba(8, 28, 58, 0.76)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 32%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.28), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 82%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.16), transparent 34%);
}

.hero::before {
  opacity: 0.34;
  filter: saturate(1.08) contrast(1.06);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hero::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 13, 28, 0.06), rgba(5, 13, 28, 0.82)),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 13, 28, 0.9), rgba(5, 13, 28, 0.34));
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(88px, 11vw, 150px) 0 clamp(88px, 10vw, 132px);
}

.hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.kicker {
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.42);
  background: rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.12);
  color: #ffe4a3;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 13px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.h1 {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6.7rem);
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: -0.075em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.lead {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.38rem);
  line-height: 1.66;
}

.cta-row {
  margin-top: 28px;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Cards and grids */
.grid,
.grid2 {
  gap: 22px;
}

.card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--vr-border);
  border-radius: var(--vr-radius-lg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--vr-panel-strong), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.12), transparent 36%);
  box-shadow: var(--vr-shadow);
  transition:
    transform 200ms ease,
    border-color 200ms ease,
    background 200ms ease,
    box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 12%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.14), transparent 30%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 86px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
}

.card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card h2,
.card h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.card p {
  color: var(--vr-muted);
}

.card .btn {
  margin-top: 18px;
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.12), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 13, 28, 0.92), rgba(3, 8, 18, 0.98));
}

.footer a {
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Lightweight entrance polish */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .hero-inner,
  .card {
    animation: vr-rise 520ms ease both;
  }

  .card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 70ms;
  }

  .card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 140ms;
  }

  @keyframes vr-rise {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(16px);
    }

    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }
}

/* Responsive improvements */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .navbar {
    min-height: 72px;
  }

  .brand img {
    max-height: 48px;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding-top: 76px;
    padding-bottom: 88px;
  }

  .h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 11vw, 4.8rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.055em;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .container {
    width: min(100% - 28px, var(--max, 1180px));
  }

  .header {
    position: sticky;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding-top: 64px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
  }

  .cta-row {
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .cta-row .btn,
  .menu-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .card {
    border-radius: 22px;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Homepage Phase 2
   ========================================================= */

.trust-strip-section {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -34px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(7, 20, 42, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 34px;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.24);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.section-heading {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.section-heading h2 {
  margin: 14px 0 12px;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.section-heading p {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 760px;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.76);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.outcome-section {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.14), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 80%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.11), transparent 30%);
}

.outcome-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.outcome-item {
  min-height: 170px;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.095), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04));
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26);
}

.outcome-item strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.outcome-item span {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.73);
  line-height: 1.62;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.process-rail {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.process-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.86);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.process-step span {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  flex: 0 0 34px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vr-gold), #ffe09a);
  color: #101827;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.final-cta-section {
  padding-top: 36px;
}

.final-cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 0.7fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 54px);
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.24);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 20%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.18), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.22), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07));
  box-shadow: 0 28px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
}

.final-cta h2 {
  margin: 12px 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.7rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em;
}

.final-cta p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.final-cta-actions {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-items: stretch;
}

.final-cta-actions .btn {
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .outcome-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .final-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .final-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .trust-strip-section {
    margin-top: -22px;
  }

  .trust-strip {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .trust-pill {
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .outcome-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .outcome-item {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .process-step {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .final-cta {
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .final-cta-actions {
    display: grid;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Services Phase 2
   ========================================================= */

.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 18%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.16), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 82%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.11), transparent 30%);
}

.page-title {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.065em;
}

.page-lead {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.services-catalog-section {
  padding-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 72px);
}

.service-catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.service-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.service-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.76);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.62em;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vr-gold), var(--vr-blue));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.1);
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  color: #ffe4a3;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.service-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.services-process-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 10%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.12), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 80%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.1), transparent 30%);
}

.fit-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.fit-list span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 34px;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.86);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .service-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .page-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 12vw, 3.75rem);
  }

  .service-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Solutions Phase 2
   ========================================================= */

.solution-tracks-section {
  padding-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 72px);
}

.solution-track-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.solution-track-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.solution-track-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.solution-detail {
  display: grid;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.solution-detail strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.solution-detail span {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.solution-outcome {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  color: #ffe4a3;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.solution-decision-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.1), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 70%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.13), transparent 34%);
}

.decision-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 11px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.decision-list div {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 14px 15px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
}

.decision-list strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.decision-list span {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.73);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .solution-track-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .solution-track-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Contact Phase 2
   ========================================================= */

.contact-options-section {
  padding-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 72px);
}

.contact-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-info-card,
.contact-form-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-info-card h2,
.contact-form-card h2 {
  margin: 10px 0 10px;
}

.contact-info-card p,
.contact-form-card p {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.74);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.contact-methods {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.contact-methods a,
.contact-methods div {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-methods strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-methods span {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.76);
}

.contact-methods a:hover span {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-support-note {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.78);
  background: rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.2);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-support-note strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-support-note a {
  color: #ffe4a3;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.contact-form-card form {
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.contact-form-card input,
.contact-form-card textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 48px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.075);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  outline: none;
}

.contact-form-card textarea {
  min-height: 150px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.contact-form-card input::placeholder,
.contact-form-card textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.54);
}

.contact-form-card input:focus,
.contact-form-card textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.12);
}

.contact-expect-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 22% 18%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.13), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 78%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.1), transparent 30%);
}

.schedule-section {
  padding-top: 36px;
}

.calendly-card {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.calendly-inline-widget {
  min-width: 320px;
  height: 760px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .contact-expect-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .contact-expect-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-methods a,
  .contact-methods div {
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .calendly-inline-widget {
    height: 720px;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   About Phase 2
   ========================================================= */

.about-position-section {
  padding-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 72px);
}

.about-story-card,
.about-focus-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-story-card h2,
.about-focus-card h2,
.about-alliance-section h2 {
  margin: 10px 0 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.about-story-card p,
.about-alliance-section p {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.74);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-focus-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.about-focus-list span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 36px;
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.86);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.about-principles-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 20%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.13), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 78%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.1), transparent 30%);
}

.about-principle-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.about-principle-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.7vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.about-principle-card p {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.about-alliance-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.11), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 82%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.09), transparent 28%);
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .about-principle-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .about-principle-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Assessments Phase 2
   ========================================================= */

.assessment-featured-section {
  padding-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 72px);
}

.assessment-featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.assessment-directory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.assessment-card {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.assessment-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.7vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.14;
}

.assessment-card p {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.72);
}

.featured-assessment-card {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.compact-assessment-card {
  min-height: 220px;
}

.assessment-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  color: #ffe4a3;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.assessment-all-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 18%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.12), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 78%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.09), transparent 30%);
}

.assessment-guidance-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 16%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.1), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 82%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.09), transparent 28%);
}

@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .assessment-featured-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .assessment-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .assessment-featured-grid,
  .assessment-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .compact-assessment-card {
    min-height: auto;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Resources Phase 2
   ========================================================= */

.resource-paths-section {
  padding-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 72px);
}

.resource-path-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.resource-path-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.resource-path-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.resource-path-card p {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.resource-path-card a {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  color: #ffe4a3;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.resource-path-card a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.featured-resources-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 20%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.13), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 78%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.1), transparent 30%);
}

.featured-resource-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.resource-library-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.resource-article-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.resource-article-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.65vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.resource-article-card p {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.resource-article-card span {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.58);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.resource-article-card:hover span {
  color: #ffe4a3;
}

.all-resources-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 16%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.1), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 82%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.09), transparent 28%);
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .resource-path-grid,
  .featured-resource-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .resource-path-grid,
  .featured-resource-grid,
  .resource-library-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Past Performance Phase 2
   ========================================================= */

.proof-themes-section {
  padding-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 72px);
}

.proof-theme-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.proof-theme-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.proof-theme-card h3,
.representative-work-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.proof-theme-card p,
.representative-work-card p,
.past-alliance-section p {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.proof-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.proof-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.76);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.proof-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.62em;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vr-gold), var(--vr-blue));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.1);
}

.representative-work-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 18%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.12), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 78%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.09), transparent 30%);
}

.representative-work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.representative-work-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.work-outcome {
  display: grid;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
}

.work-outcome strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.work-outcome span {
  color: #ffe4a3;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.capability-proof-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 16%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.1), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 82%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.09), transparent 28%);
}

.capability-proof-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.capability-proof-list span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 36px;
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.86);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .proof-theme-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .representative-work-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .proof-theme-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Alliance Phase 2
   ========================================================= */

.alliance-position-section {
  padding-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 72px);
}

.alliance-route-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.alliance-route-card,
.alliance-capability-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.alliance-route-card h3,
.alliance-capability-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.alliance-route-card p,
.alliance-capability-card p,
.alliance-benefit-card p {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.route-detail {
  display: grid;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
}

.route-detail strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.route-detail span {
  color: #ffe4a3;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.alliance-routing-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 18%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.12), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 78%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.09), transparent 30%);
}

.alliance-benefit-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.alliance-benefit-list span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 36px;
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.86);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.alliance-capabilities-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 16%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.1), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 82%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.09), transparent 28%);
}

.alliance-capability-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .alliance-route-grid,
  .alliance-capability-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .alliance-route-grid,
  .alliance-capability-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Blog Index Phase 2
   ========================================================= */

.blog-featured-section {
  padding-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 72px);
}

.blog-featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.blog-category-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 18%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.12), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 78%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.09), transparent 30%);
}

.blog-category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.blog-directory-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 16%, rgba(47, 125, 246, 0.1), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 82%, rgba(244, 185, 64, 0.09), transparent 28%);
}

.blog-directory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.blog-article-card,
.blog-category-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-article-card h3,
.blog-category-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.65vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.blog-article-card p,
.blog-category-card p {
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-article-card span {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  color: #ffe4a3;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.blog-article-card:hover span {
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .blog-featured-grid,
  .blog-category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .blog-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .blog-featured-grid,
  .blog-category-grid,
  .blog-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Homepage Scrolling Banner Restore
   ========================================================= */

.hero-scroll-banner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 30px auto 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035)),
    rgba(7, 17, 35, 0.58);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.hero-scroll-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  animation: hitcHeroScroll 34s linear infinite;
}

.hero-scroll-track span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 36px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.88);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.075);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.hero-scroll-track span:nth-child(odd) {
  color: #ffe4a3;
}

.hero-scroll-fade {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 96px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-scroll-fade-left {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 17, 35, 0.95), transparent);
}

.hero-scroll-fade-right {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(7, 17, 35, 0.95), transparent);
}

.hero-scroll-banner:hover .hero-scroll-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes hitcHeroScroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-scroll-track {
    animation: none;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    width: auto;
  }

  .hero-scroll-fade {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero-scroll-banner {
    border-radius: 28px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .hero-scroll-track {
    animation-duration: 26s;
  }

  .hero-scroll-track span {
    min-height: 34px;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .hero-scroll-fade {
    width: 52px;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Homepage Scrolling Banner Force Fix
   ========================================================= */

.force-scroll-banner {
  position: relative !important;
  display: block !important;
  max-width: 1120px !important;
  margin: 32px auto 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04)),
    rgba(7, 17, 35, 0.72) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28) !important;
}

.force-scroll-track {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: max-content !important;
  min-width: max-content !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  padding: 12px 14px !important;
  transform: translateX(0);
  animation-name: hitcHeroScrollForce !important;
  animation-duration: 28s !important;
  animation-timing-function: linear !important;
  animation-iteration-count: infinite !important;
  animation-play-state: running !important;
  will-change: transform !important;
}

.force-scroll-track span {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  min-height: 36px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  padding: 8px 15px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  color: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.9) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
}

.force-scroll-track span:nth-child(odd) {
  color: #ffe4a3 !important;
}

.force-scroll-banner:hover .force-scroll-track {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

@keyframes hitcHeroScrollForce {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.force-scroll-banner .hero-scroll-fade {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 90px !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.force-scroll-banner .hero-scroll-fade-left {
  left: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 17, 35, 0.98), transparent) !important;
}

.force-scroll-banner .hero-scroll-fade-right {
  right: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(7, 17, 35, 0.98), transparent) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .force-scroll-banner {
    border-radius: 28px !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
  }

  .force-scroll-track {
    animation-duration: 22s !important;
  }

  .force-scroll-track span {
    min-height: 34px !important;
    padding: 7px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }

  .force-scroll-banner .hero-scroll-fade {
    width: 52px !important;
  }
}