/* =============================================================
   VERITAS SIGNING & APOSTILLE — Landing Page Stylesheet
   Client Demo by Demiurge Digital Studio

   Brand: Deep teal · Ivory · Brushed bronze · Soft gray
   Type:  Playfair Display (serif) · Inter (sans-serif)

   TABLE OF CONTENTS
   1.  Variables
   2.  Reset & Base
   3.  Utilities (container, image placeholders, buttons)
   4.  Decorative (stamps, section lines, scroll animation base)
   5.  Section headers
   6.  Navigation
   7.  Hero
   8.  Credibility Strip
   9.  Services
   10. Audience / Who We Help
   11. Process
   12. Document Checklist
   13. Pricing
   14. FAQ
   15. Final CTA
   16. Footer
   17. Responsive (1024px, 768px, 480px)
============================================================= */


/* =============================================================
   1. VARIABLES
============================================================= */
:root {
  /* Brand colors */
  --teal-900:    #0F2E35;
  --teal-700:    #1B4F59;   /* primary deep teal */
  --teal-500:    #2A7A8C;   /* mid teal */
  --teal-300:    #4AACBF;   /* accent */
  --teal-100:    #D4EDEF;   /* pale teal, backgrounds */

  --bronze-600:  #A07748;   /* deeper bronze for contrast */
  --bronze-500:  #B08A5E;   /* primary bronze */
  --bronze-400:  #C9A47A;   /* lighter bronze, hover */
  --bronze-100:  #F2E8DC;   /* pale bronze, tint backgrounds */

  --ivory:       #F8F5EF;   /* warm white */
  --ivory-soft:  #EDE8DF;   /* card backgrounds on warm sections */
  --gray-200:    #E4E0DA;   /* borders */
  --gray-400:    #B0A9A2;   /* secondary icons */
  --gray-600:    #6A6460;   /* body text secondary */
  --text:        #252220;   /* main body text */
  --ink:         #111619;   /* footer bg */

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif:  'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans:   'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Scale — fluid where applicable */
  --text-xs:    0.75rem;    /*  12px */
  --text-sm:    0.875rem;   /*  14px */
  --text-base:  1rem;       /*  16px */
  --text-lg:    1.125rem;   /*  18px */
  --text-xl:    1.25rem;    /*  20px */
  --text-2xl:   1.5rem;     /*  24px */
  --text-3xl:   1.875rem;   /*  30px */

  /* Spacing */
  --sp-1:  0.25rem;
  --sp-2:  0.5rem;
  --sp-3:  0.75rem;
  --sp-4:  1rem;
  --sp-5:  1.25rem;
  --sp-6:  1.5rem;
  --sp-8:  2rem;
  --sp-10: 2.5rem;
  --sp-12: 3rem;
  --sp-16: 4rem;
  --sp-20: 5rem;
  --sp-24: 6rem;

  /* Section padding — fluid */
  --section-v: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);

  /* Layout */
  --max-w:       1200px;
  --container-x: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 3rem);

  /* Radius */
  --r-sm:  4px;
  --r-md:  10px;
  --r-lg:  18px;
  --r-xl:  24px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.07), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.10), 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

  /* Transitions */
  --t-fast: 140ms ease;
  --t-mid:  240ms ease;
  --t-slow: 380ms ease;
}


/* =============================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
============================================================= */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text);
  background-color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a      { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: var(--font-sans); cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { line-height: 1.2; }


/* =============================================================
   3. UTILITIES
============================================================= */

/* --- Container -------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--container-x);
}

/* --- Image Placeholders ----------------------------------- */
/*
   Replace these with <img> or CSS background-image when you
   have real photography. Aspect ratios are set to guide crop.
*/
.img-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  background-color: var(--ivory-soft);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.img-placeholder--hero {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border-color: var(--teal-100);
}

.img-placeholder--hero .img-placeholder__icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  color: var(--teal-500);
}

.img-placeholder--card {
  height: 138px;
  width: 100%;
}

.img-placeholder--card svg {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  color: var(--teal-500);
}

/* --- Buttons ---------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: .875rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .025em;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color var(--t-mid), border-color var(--t-mid),
              color var(--t-mid), box-shadow var(--t-mid), transform var(--t-mid);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Bronze fill — primary action */
.btn--primary {
  background-color: var(--bronze-500);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--bronze-500);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--bronze-400);
  border-color: var(--bronze-400);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(176,138,94,.35);
}

/* Ghost on dark backgrounds */
.btn--outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--ivory);
  border-color: rgba(248,245,239,.4);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(248,245,239,.08);
  border-color: var(--ivory);
}

/* Bronze fill — larger size for mid-page CTAs */
.btn--bronze {
  background-color: var(--bronze-500);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--bronze-500);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.btn--bronze:hover {
  background-color: var(--bronze-400);
  border-color: var(--bronze-400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(176,138,94,.4);
}

/* Ivory fill on dark section — final CTA */
.btn--ivory {
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--teal-700);
  border-color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  padding: 1rem 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.btn--ivory:hover {
  background-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}


/* =============================================================
   4. DECORATIVE ELEMENTS
============================================================= */

/* --- Passport Stamp ----------------------------------------
   Used as a decorative overlay in hero, pricing, and CTA.
   Pure CSS. Rotate with transform on parent .stamp variant.
*/
.stamp {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.stamp__inner {
  width: 108px;
  height: 108px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px dashed rgba(176,138,94,.32);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
  transform: rotate(-16deg);
  position: relative;
}

/* Inner ring */
.stamp__inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(176,138,94,.18);
}

.stamp__text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(176,138,94,.48);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stamp__sub {
  font-size: .5rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(176,138,94,.32);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* --- Section decorative line rule ------------------------- */
.section-rule {
  width: 56px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bronze-500), var(--teal-300));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-10);
}

/* --- Scroll-in animation base ----------------------------- */
/*
   Elements enter with opacity + translateY.
   JavaScript's IntersectionObserver adds .is-visible.
*/
.service-card,
.audience-card,
.process-step,
.checklist-card,
.pricing-card,
.faq-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity var(--t-slow), transform var(--t-slow);
}

.service-card.is-visible,
.audience-card.is-visible,
.process-step.is-visible,
.checklist-card.is-visible,
.pricing-card.is-visible,
.faq-item.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger service cards */
.services__grid .service-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay:  70ms; }
.services__grid .service-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 140ms; }
.services__grid .service-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 210ms; }
.services__grid .service-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 280ms; }
.services__grid .service-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 350ms; }

/* Stagger audience cards */
.audience__grid .audience-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay:  60ms; }
.audience__grid .audience-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.audience__grid .audience-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 180ms; }
.audience__grid .audience-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 240ms; }

/* Stagger process steps */
.process__steps .process-step:nth-child(2) { transition-delay:  80ms; }
.process__steps .process-step:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.process__steps .process-step:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 240ms; }


/* =============================================================
   5. SECTION HEADERS
============================================================= */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-12);
  max-width: 640px;
}

.section-header--center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze-500);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.section-eyebrow--bronze { color: var(--bronze-400); }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 3.5vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-700);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.section-title--light { color: var(--ivory); }

.section-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.section-sub--muted { color: rgba(248,245,239,.6); }


/* =============================================================
   6. NAVIGATION
   Fixed · teal bg · frosted backdrop
============================================================= */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset-block-start: 0;
  inset-inline: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background-color: rgba(27,79,89,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}

.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* "V" monogram badge */
.nav__logo-mark {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: var(--bronze-500);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.nav__logo-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.nav__logo-text em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  display: block;
  font-size: .75rem;
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-8);
}

.nav__links a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(248,245,239,.7);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--ivory); }

.nav__cta {
  background-color: var(--bronze-500) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: .5rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.nav__cta:hover { background-color: var(--bronze-400) !important; }

/* Mobile hamburger */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--t-mid), opacity var(--t-fast);
}


/* =============================================================
   7. HERO
   Deep teal full-bleed · grid layout (50/50 on desktop)
   CSS world-map longitude/latitude overlay
============================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--teal-700);
  padding-block-start: calc(72px + var(--section-v));
  padding-block-end: var(--section-v);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* World map grid: repeating perpendicular lines */
.hero__map-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .055;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 0, transparent calc(8.33% - 1px),
      rgba(255,255,255,.9) calc(8.33% - 1px), rgba(255,255,255,.9) 8.33%
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      0deg,
      transparent 0, transparent calc(12.5% - 1px),
      rgba(255,255,255,.9) calc(12.5% - 1px), rgba(255,255,255,.9) 12.5%
    );
}

/* Large ghost circles for depth */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -180px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(248,245,239,.04);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -180px;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(176,138,94,.07);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Passport stamp position */
.stamp--hero {
  top: 100px;
  right: calc(var(--container-x) + 8px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Text side */
.hero__eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}

.hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.hero__sub {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(248,245,239,.72);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
}

.hero__trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: rgba(248,245,239,.42);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(248,245,239,.1);
  padding-top: var(--sp-6);
}

/* Visual side */
.hero__visual {
  position: relative;
}

/* Certificate four-corner ornament — pure CSS */
.hero__cert-corner {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  right: -16px;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(176,138,94,.5) 2px, transparent 2px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(176,138,94,.5) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-position: bottom right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* =============================================================
   8. CREDIBILITY STRIP
   Mid-teal band · 4 CSS icon + label columns
============================================================= */
.strip {
  background-color: var(--teal-500);
  padding-block: var(--sp-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,46,53,.2);
}

.strip__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  align-items: center;
}

.strip__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

/* Shared icon base */
.strip__icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Pen icon */
.strip__icon--pen::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  clip-path: polygon(32% 85%, 50% 8%, 68% 85%, 58% 90%, 50% 100%, 42% 90%);
  background-color: var(--bronze-400);
}

/* Globe icon */
.strip__icon--globe::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--bronze-400);
}
.strip__icon--globe::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 3px;
  right: 3px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: rgba(201,164,122,.5);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* Pin / location icon */
.strip__icon--pin::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border: 2px solid var(--bronze-400);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(-45deg);
}
.strip__icon--pin::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(201,164,122,.4);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Document icon */
.strip__icon--doc::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2px 5px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--bronze-400);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.strip__icon--doc::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 9px;
  left: 9px;
  right: 9px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: rgba(201,164,122,.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 0 rgba(201,164,122,.38), 0 8px 0 rgba(201,164,122,.28);
}


/* =============================================================
   9. SERVICES
   White bg · 3-col card grid · bronze accent line on hover
============================================================= */
.services {
  padding-block: var(--section-v);
  background-color: #fff;
}

.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-6);
}

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  transition:
    border-color var(--t-mid),
    box-shadow var(--t-mid),
    transform var(--t-mid),
    opacity var(--t-slow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top accent line that slides in on hover */
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: var(--sp-6);
  right: var(--sp-6);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bronze-500), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-mid);
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important; /* !important overrides animation base */
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.service-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--gray-200);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.service-card__img { margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }

.service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-700);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.service-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}

.service-card__link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bronze-500);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: color var(--t-fast), letter-spacing var(--t-mid);
}
.service-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--teal-500);
  letter-spacing: .07em;
}


/* =============================================================
   10. AUDIENCE
   Ivory bg · 5-col grid · centered cards · hover lift
============================================================= */
.audience {
  padding-block: var(--section-v);
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle concentric circle linework */
.audience::before,
.audience::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.audience::before {
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27,79,89,.04);
}
.audience::after {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(176,138,94,.06);
}

.audience__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.audience-card {
  background-color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-4);
  text-align: center;
  transition:
    border-color var(--t-mid),
    box-shadow var(--t-mid),
    transform var(--t-mid),
    opacity var(--t-slow);
}
.audience-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

.audience-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-4);
  color: var(--teal-500);
}

.audience-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-700);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.audience-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* =============================================================
   11. PROCESS
   White bg · 4-column numbered steps
   CSS gradient line connecting step circles
============================================================= */
.process {
  padding-block: var(--section-v);
  background-color: #fff;
  position: relative;
}

/* Thin top divider line */
.process::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: 0;
  inset-inline: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gray-200), transparent);
}

.process__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  position: relative;
}

/* Horizontal connector line between numbered circles */
.process__steps::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 27px; /* vertically centred on the 56px circle */
  left:  calc(12.5% + 16px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 16px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bronze-500), var(--teal-300));
  z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
  padding: 0 var(--sp-5) var(--sp-10);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-step__num {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background-color: var(--teal-700);
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-6);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  /* White ring creates gap between circle and connector line */
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #fff, 0 0 0 5px var(--teal-700);
}

.process-step__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-700);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.process-step__body p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* =============================================================
   12. DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
   Warm ivory bg · 3-col grid · check icon cards
   Last card is a pro-tip dark accent variant
============================================================= */
.checklist {
  padding-block: var(--section-v);
  background-color: var(--ivory-soft);
  position: relative;
}

/* Three-color gradient top border */
.checklist::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: 0;
  inset-inline: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--teal-700), var(--teal-300), var(--bronze-500),
    var(--teal-300), var(--teal-700)
  );
}

.checklist__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-5);
}

.checklist-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
  background-color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  transition:
    border-color var(--t-mid),
    box-shadow var(--t-fast),
    opacity var(--t-slow),
    transform var(--t-slow);
}
.checklist-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.checklist-card__check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: var(--teal-100);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal-500);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.checklist-card__check svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

.checklist-card__body h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-700);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.checklist-card__body p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

/* Pro-tip dark card variant */
.checklist-card--tip {
  background-color: var(--teal-700);
  border-color: var(--teal-700);
  position: relative;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.checklist-card--tip .checklist-card__body h3 { color: rgba(248,245,239,.9); }
.checklist-card--tip .checklist-card__body p  { color: rgba(248,245,239,.65); }

.checklist-card__tip-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: -11px;
  left: var(--sp-6);
  background-color: var(--bronze-500);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}


/* =============================================================
   13. PRICING
   Deep teal bg · world map repeat · 3 glass cards
============================================================= */
.pricing { padding-block: 0; }

.pricing__inner {
  background-color: var(--teal-700);
  padding-block: var(--section-v);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* World map grid (slightly denser than hero) */
.pricing__inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .04;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 0, transparent calc(10% - 1px),
      rgba(255,255,255,1) calc(10% - 1px), rgba(255,255,255,1) 10%
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      0deg,
      transparent 0, transparent calc(14.28% - 1px),
      rgba(255,255,255,1) calc(14.28% - 1px), rgba(255,255,255,1) 14.28%
    );
}

/* Decorative large ghost circle */
.pricing__inner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -160px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(176,138,94,.1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stamp--pricing {
  top: var(--sp-10);
  left: var(--container-x);
  z-index: 1;
}

.pricing__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pricing-card {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248,245,239,.16);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-6);
  transition:
    background-color var(--t-mid),
    border-color var(--t-mid),
    transform var(--t-mid),
    opacity var(--t-slow);
}
.pricing-card:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border-color: rgba(176,138,94,.5);
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

.pricing-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,138,94,.40);
}

.pricing-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(248,245,239,.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.pricing__cta {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pricing__note {
  margin-top: var(--sp-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(248,245,239,.38);
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}


/* =============================================================
   14. FAQ
   White bg · max-width list · CSS accordion with plus/minus icon
============================================================= */
.faq {
  padding-block: var(--section-v);
  background-color: #fff;
}

.faq__list {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200); }

.faq-item__q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--sp-6) 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-700);
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.faq-item__q:hover { color: var(--bronze-500); }

/* CSS plus/minus icon inside a circle */
.faq-item__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--bronze-500);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--t-mid);
  color: var(--bronze-500);
}

.faq-item__icon::before,
.faq-item__icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bronze-500);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.faq-item__icon::before {
  width: 9px;
  height: 1.5px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.faq-item__icon::after {
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 9px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform var(--t-mid), opacity var(--t-fast);
}

/* When open, vertical bar rotates away */
.faq-item--open .faq-item__icon::after {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-item__a {
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}
.faq-item__a p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.82;
}


/* =============================================================
   15. FINAL CTA
   Deep teal · map overlay · centered content · single CTA
============================================================= */
.final-cta {
  background-color: var(--teal-700);
  padding-block: var(--section-v);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Map overlay — finer grid than hero */
.final-cta__map {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .03;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 0, transparent calc(6.25% - 1px),
      rgba(255,255,255,1) calc(6.25% - 1px), rgba(255,255,255,1) 6.25%
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      0deg,
      transparent 0, transparent calc(10% - 1px),
      rgba(255,255,255,1) calc(10% - 1px), rgba(255,255,255,1) 10%
    );
}

/* Decorative ghost circles */
.final-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -180px;
  right: -180px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(176,138,94,.1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.final-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(248,245,239,.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Stamp positioned as block element inside the centered content */
.stamp--cta {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}
.stamp--cta .stamp__inner {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
}

.final-cta__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.final-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}

.final-cta__sub {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(248,245,239,.62);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-10);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.final-cta__contact {
  margin-top: var(--sp-6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(248,245,239,.4);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.final-cta__contact strong { color: rgba(248,245,239,.68); }


/* =============================================================
   16. FOOTER
============================================================= */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--ink);
  padding-block: var(--sp-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

.footer__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  text-align: center;
}

.footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer__legal {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(248,245,239,.3);
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.footer__copy {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(248,245,239,.2);
}


/* =============================================================
   17. RESPONSIVE
============================================================= */

/* --- Tablet: 1024px --------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

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

  .audience__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  /* Center orphaned 5th card */
  .audience__grid .audience-card:last-child {
    grid-column: 2;
  }

  .process__steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-6);
  }
  /* Hide connector line — breaks on 2-col layout */
  .process__steps::after { display: none; }

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

  .pricing__cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .pricing__cards .pricing-card:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    max-width: 50%;
    margin-inline: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
}


/* --- Mobile: 768px ---------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  :root { --section-v: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 5rem); }

  /* Mobile nav drawer */
  .nav__links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: var(--teal-900);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: var(--sp-6) var(--container-x);
    gap: var(--sp-5);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(248,245,239,.08);
    z-index: 100;
  }
  .nav__links--open { display: flex; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }

  /* Hero: single column, visual on top */
  .hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-10);
  }
  .hero__visual { order: -1; }
  .stamp--hero  { display: none; }
  .hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .hero__actions .btn { justify-content: center; }

  /* Strip: 2 columns */
  .strip__list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .strip__item { justify-content: flex-start; }

  /* Services: single column */
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Audience: 2 columns */
  .audience__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .audience__grid .audience-card:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Process: single column, left-aligned */
  .process__steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .process-step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 54px 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-4);
    text-align: left;
    align-items: start;
    padding-inline-start: 0;
  }
  .process-step__num { margin: 0; }

  /* Checklist: single column */
  .checklist__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Pricing: single column */
  .pricing__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing__cards .pricing-card:last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
    max-width: none;
  }
  .stamp--pricing { display: none; }
}


/* --- Small mobile: 480px ---------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .hero__headline     { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .section-title      { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }
  .final-cta__title   { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }

  .audience__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .audience__grid .audience-card:last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
    max-width: none;
  }

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

  .hero__trust { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); }
}


/* =============================================================
   VERITAS POLISH PASS
   Refinement: Images · Icons · Spacing · Hover · Motion
   Demiurge Digital Studio
============================================================= */

/* Veritas Polish: Hero Image -------------------------------- */
.hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.22), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  display: block;
}

/* Veritas Polish: Credibility Strip ------------------------- */
.strip {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

/* Veritas Polish: Service Icons ----------------------------- */
.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  background-color: var(--ivory-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px;
  transition: border-color var(--t-mid), background-color var(--t-mid);
}

.service-icon {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap {
  border-color: rgba(176,138,94,.45);
  background-color: var(--bronze-100);
}

/* Veritas Polish: Audience Icon Container ------------------- */
.audience-card__icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--ivory-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 11px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-5);
  color: var(--teal-500);
  transition: border-color var(--t-mid), background-color var(--t-mid);
}

.audience-card__icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.audience-card:hover .audience-card__icon {
  border-color: rgba(176,138,94,.4);
  background-color: var(--bronze-100);
}

/* Veritas Polish: Process Illustration ---------------------- */
.process__illustration {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-12);
}

.process__illustration img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: block;
}

/* Veritas Polish: Checklist Header Layout ------------------- */
.checklist__header-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-12);
}

.checklist__header-text {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  max-width: none;
}

.checklist__illustration img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: block;
}

/* Veritas Polish: Final CTA Visual -------------------------- */
.final-cta__visual {
  max-width: 340px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-10);
}

.final-cta__visual img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  display: block;
  opacity: .92;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}

/* Veritas Polish: FAQ Open State ---------------------------- */
.faq-item--open .faq-item__q {
  color: var(--bronze-500);
}

.faq-item--open {
  position: relative;
}

.faq-item--open::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: var(--bronze-500);
  opacity: .35;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Veritas Polish: Footer Divider ---------------------------- */
.footer__legal {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(248,245,239,.08);
  padding-top: var(--sp-4);
}

/* Veritas Polish: Reduced Motion ---------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .service-card,
  .audience-card,
  .process-step,
  .checklist-card,
  .pricing-card,
  .faq-item {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* Veritas Polish: Responsive -------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .checklist__header-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-8);
  }
  .checklist__illustration {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .process__illustration {
    max-width: 600px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .checklist__illustration {
    max-width: 360px;
  }
  .process__illustration {
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-10);
  }
  .final-cta__visual {
    max-width: 260px;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process__illustration { display: none; }
  .final-cta__visual { max-width: 220px; }
}