/* ============================================================
   PayrollPulse Design System — styles.css
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Accessibility --- */
.skip-to-content {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--dark-teal, #003C3C);
  color: var(--acid-lime, #C7EC3B);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-to-content:focus {
  left: 0;
}

/* Focus visible outlines for keyboard navigation */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--acid-lime, #C7EC3B);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
button:focus-visible,
a:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--acid-lime, #C7EC3B);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* --- CSS Custom Properties --- */
:root {
  /* Primary */
  --dark-teal: #003C3C;
  --cream: #F0F3E0;
  --light-yellow: #F9FCED;
  --dark-navy: #092B38;

  /* Accent */
  --acid-lime: #C7EC3B;
  --acid-pale: #E9F7B4;

  /* Secondary */
  --teal: #1FC3A1;
  --navy: #284550;
  --light-navy: #435962;
  --purple: #6B5C83;
  --light-purple: #A395B9;

  /* Neutrals */
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --light-grey: #E9E7E7;
  --dark-grey: #6D6D6D;
  --black: #000000;

  /* Semantic */
  --red: #E8453C;
  --orange: #F9681E;
  --amber: #D18F01;

  /* Surfaces */
  --surface: #F7F8F3;
  --card-border: rgba(0,60,60,0.08);
  --card-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,60,60,0.04);
  --card-shadow-hover: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,60,60,0.10);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-pad: clamp(64px, 8vw, 120px);
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 800px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease: 0.25s ease;
}

/* --- Reset & Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--white);
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* --- Utility --- */
.container { max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-lime { color: var(--acid-lime); }
.text-teal { color: var(--teal); }
.text-red { color: var(--red); }
.text-muted { color: var(--dark-grey); }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

/* --- Typography --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-teal); line-height: 1.15; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 62px); letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 22px); letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-weight: 700; }
h4 { font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; font-weight: 700; }
p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--light-navy);
}
.subtitle {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--light-navy);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-label--light { color: var(--acid-lime); }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--acid-lime); color: var(--black); font-weight: 700; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: #d4f24e; color: var(--black); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(199,236,59,0.3); }
.btn--lime {
  background: var(--acid-lime);
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn--lime:hover { background: #d4f24e; color: var(--dark-teal); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(199,236,59,0.35); }
.nav:not(.scrolled) .nav__cta,
.nav.scrolled .nav__cta { color: var(--black); }
.btn--secondary {
  background: var(--dark-teal);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn--secondary:hover { background: #004d4d; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,60,60,0.2);
}
.btn--outline:hover { border-color: var(--dark-teal); background: rgba(0,60,60,0.04); }
.btn--ghost {
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.btn--ghost .arrow { transition: transform var(--ease); }
.btn--ghost:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn--white {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--dark-teal);
}
.btn--white:hover { background: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--small { font-size: 13px; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; }
.btn--large { font-size: 16px; padding: 18px 36px; }

/* --- Navigation --- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,60,60,0.06);
  padding: 12px 0;
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav__logo-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nav__logo-payroll {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.nav__logo-pulse {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--acid-lime);
  text-shadow: 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
/* On dark hero before scroll */
.nav:not(.scrolled) .nav__logo-payroll { color: var(--white); }
.nav:not(.scrolled) .nav__links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.nav:not(.scrolled) .nav__links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav:not(.scrolled) .nav__cta { background: var(--acid-lime); color: var(--dark-teal); }

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}
.nav__links a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--light-navy);
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--dark-teal); }
.nav__cta {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--dark-teal);
  color: var(--white);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.nav__cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nav.scrolled .nav__cta { background: var(--acid-lime); color: var(--dark-teal); }

/* Mobile nav */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.nav.scrolled .nav__toggle span { background: var(--dark-teal); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__cta { font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 14px; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav__links.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  }
  .nav__links.open a { color: var(--dark-teal) !important; font-size: 16px; }
}

/* --- Hero --- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, #0a4a4a, #092B38);
  padding: calc(var(--section-pad) + 80px) 0 var(--section-pad);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Animated Heartbeat Pulse — sweeping heart-monitor cursor ── */
.hero__pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.pulse-trace {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent 0%,
    transparent 25%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 38%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 46%,
    rgba(0,0,0,1) 49.5%,
    transparent 50.5%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent 0%,
    transparent 25%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 38%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 46%,
    rgba(0,0,0,1) 49.5%,
    transparent 50.5%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  -webkit-mask-size: 200% 100%;
  mask-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat;
  mask-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.pulse-trace--1 {
  opacity: 0.14;
  animation: pulseTrace 5s linear infinite;
}
.pulse-trace--2 {
  opacity: 0.09;
  animation: pulseTrace 7s linear infinite;
  animation-delay: -2.5s;
}
.pulse-trace--3 {
  opacity: 0.06;
  animation: pulseTrace 9s linear infinite;
  animation-delay: -6s;
}
@keyframes pulseTrace {
  0%   { -webkit-mask-position: 100% 0; mask-position: 100% 0; }
  100% { -webkit-mask-position: 0% 0;   mask-position: 0% 0; }
}
.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 700px; }
.hero .subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 32px; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Floating data cards */
.hero__floats {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.float-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  color: var(--white);
  min-width: 220px;
}
.float-card__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.float-card__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.float-card__sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .hero__floats { display: none; } }

/* --- Logo Ticker --- */
.ticker {
  padding: 40px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker__label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark-grey);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ticker__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.ticker__item {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--light-navy);
  opacity: 0.35;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity var(--ease);
}
.ticker__item:hover { opacity: 0.7; }
@keyframes ticker { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* --- Sections --- */
.section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}
.section--cream { background: var(--cream); }
.section--surface { background: var(--surface); }
.section--dark {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, #0a4a4a, #092B38);
  color: var(--white);
}
.section--dark h2, .section--dark h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section--dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.section--dark .subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

.section__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.section__header .subtitle { margin: 12px auto 0; }

/* --- Cards --- */
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(0,60,60,0.12);
}
.card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 20px;
}
.card__icon--teal { background: rgba(31,195,161,0.1); color: var(--teal); }
.card__icon--lime { background: rgba(199,236,59,0.15); color: var(--dark-teal); }
.card__icon--purple { background: rgba(107,92,131,0.1); color: var(--purple); }
.card__icon--navy { background: rgba(0,60,60,0.08); color: var(--dark-teal); }

/* --- Grids --- */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* --- Stats Bar --- */
.stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 48px 0;
}
.stat { text-align: center; }
.stat__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--acid-lime);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat__label {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
}

/* --- Step / Process --- */
.steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,60,60,0.06);
  align-items: start;
}
.step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.step__number {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  background: var(--dark-teal);
  color: var(--acid-lime);
}
.step__time {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--acid-pale);
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- Provider Card --- */
.provider-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.provider-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}
.provider-card__header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.provider-card__logo {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--dark-teal);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.provider-card__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: var(--dark-teal); }
.provider-card__cat {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.provider-card__best { font-size: 14px; color: var(--light-navy); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }
.provider-card__footer { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.provider-card__score {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.provider-card__stars { font-size: 13px; color: var(--amber); }
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}
.badge--lime { background: rgba(199,236,59,0.2); color: var(--dark-teal); }
.badge--teal { background: rgba(31,195,161,0.12); color: #0a7a60; }
.badge--grey { background: var(--light-grey); color: var(--dark-grey); }

/* --- PulseScore Ring (CSS) --- */
.pulse-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
}
.pulse-ring svg { transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.pulse-ring__value {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--dark-teal);
}

/* --- Form Wizard --- */
.wizard { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.wizard__progress {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.wizard__bar {
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(0,60,60,0.1);
}
.wizard__bar.active, .wizard__bar--active { background: var(--acid-lime); }
.wizard__bar.done, .wizard__bar--done { background: var(--teal); }

.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-input, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  transition: border-color var(--ease);
  background: var(--white);
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31,195,161,0.1);
}
.form-input::placeholder { color: var(--dark-grey); }
.form-helper { font-size: 12px; color: var(--dark-grey); margin-top: 4px; }
.form-dollar {
  position: relative;
}
.form-dollar::before {
  content: '$';
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--dark-grey);
}
.form-dollar .form-input { padding-left: 32px; }

/* Wizard step visibility */
.wizard__step { display: none; }
.wizard__step--active { display: block; }

/* --- Tabs --- */
.tabs { display: flex; gap: 4px; background: rgba(0,60,60,0.05); padding: 4px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.tab {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--light-navy);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.tab.active {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.tab:hover:not(.active) { color: var(--dark-teal); }

/* --- Filters --- */
.filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--light-navy);
  background: rgba(0,60,60,0.05);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--dark-teal);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* --- FAQ Accordion --- */
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.faq-q .plus,
.faq-q .faq-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--acid-lime);
  transition: transform var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 16px;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .plus,
.faq-item.open .faq-q .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-q h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}
.faq-a__inner,
.faq-a p {
  padding: 0 0 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer__desc { font-size: 14px; max-width: 280px; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.footer a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 13px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
}

/* --- Reveal animation --- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* --- Dark section grid overlay --- */
.grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Horizontal bar chart (ratings) --- */
.bar-chart { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.bar-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.bar-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; width: 130px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--light-navy); }
.bar-track { flex: 1; height: 8px; background: var(--light-grey); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }
.bar-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 4px; transition: width 0.8s ease; }
.bar-fill--teal { background: var(--teal); }
.bar-fill--navy { background: var(--dark-teal); }
.bar-fill--amber { background: var(--amber); }
.bar-value { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; width: 32px; color: var(--dark-teal); }

/* --- Blog Enhancements --- */
.social-share {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: -16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,60,60,0.05);
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--dark-teal);
  color: var(--acid-lime);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.social-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; }

.article__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
}
.article__author-avatar {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark-teal);
  color: var(--acid-lime);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.article__author-info h4 { margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 16px; }
.article__author-info p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark-grey); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

.related-posts {
  margin-top: 80px;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
}
.related-posts h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.related-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}
.related-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  background: var(--light-grey);
}
.related-card__content {
  padding: 20px;
}
.related-card__cat {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.related-card h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--dark-teal);
}

/* --- Blog Cards (blog.html grid) --- */
.blog-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 24px 24px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.blog-card > a:first-child { margin: 0 -24px 20px; }
.blog-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blog-card__category {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blog-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--light-navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-card__read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  transition: color var(--ease), opacity var(--ease);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blog-card__read-more span {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}
.blog-card__read-more:hover { color: var(--teal); opacity: 0.92; }
.blog-card__read-more:hover span { transform: translateX(4px); }
.blog-card__date {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--dark-grey);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,60,60,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0,60,60,0.14);
}

/* Also nudge generic .card for a slightly premium lift (existing rule already translates; strengthen shadow) */
.card { box-shadow: var(--card-shadow); }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,60,60,0.12); }

/* Provider card gets the same treatment for consistency */
.provider-card { box-shadow: var(--card-shadow); }
.provider-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,60,60,0.12); }

/* Ghost / read-more link feedback everywhere */
.btn--ghost:hover { opacity: 0.9; }

/* --- Hero: small variant with unified grid texture --- */
.hero--small {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, #0a4a4a, #092B38) !important;
  min-height: auto;
  padding: calc(var(--section-pad) + 40px) 0 var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero--small::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero--small::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 85% 50%, rgba(31,195,161,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 10% 90%, rgba(199,236,59,0.04) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero--small > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Dark hero helper (about.html, methodology.html) — carry the same grid */
.hero--dark {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero--dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero--dark > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* --- Responsive Data Tables --- */
.table-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  background: var(--white);
}
.table-wrap > table,
.table-wrap > .data-table,
.table-wrap > .comp-table,
.table-wrap > .eval-criteria-table,
.table-wrap > .method-score-table,
.table-wrap > .source-table {
  margin: 0;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  min-width: 100%;
}
.table-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 8px; }
.table-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: rgba(0,60,60,0.04); }
.table-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(0,60,60,0.2); border-radius: 4px; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Any table not wrapped still becomes horizontally scrollable */
  .data-table,
  .comp-table,
  .eval-criteria-table,
  .method-score-table,
  .source-table {
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    white-space: nowrap;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .data-table thead,
  .data-table tbody,
  .data-table tr { white-space: nowrap; }
  .data-table th,
  .data-table td { white-space: normal; min-width: 140px; }
  /* Hint users a table scrolls horizontally */
  .table-wrap { box-shadow: inset -12px 0 12px -12px rgba(0,60,60,0.2); }
}

/* --- Reading Progress Bar --- */
#reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--acid-lime));
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}

/* --- Category Filter Pills (blog.html) --- */
.btn--small-filter {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(0,60,60,0.06);
  color: var(--light-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--small-filter:hover {
  background: rgba(0,60,60,0.10);
  color: var(--dark-teal);
  border-color: rgba(0,60,60,0.12);
}
.btn--small-filter.active {
  background: var(--dark-teal);
  color: var(--acid-lime);
  border-color: var(--dark-teal);
}

/* --- Blog Card Entrance Animation --- */
.blog-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.blog-card.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Override: already-visible cards that haven't gone through JS yet */
.blog-card.no-animate {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* --- Testimonial Cards --- */
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition: all var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,60,60,0.10);
}
.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 56px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--acid-lime);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: -10px;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.testimonial-card__body {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-card__stars {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark-teal);
  color: var(--acid-lime);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-teal);
}
.testimonial-card__role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--dark-grey);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* --- Pre-footer CTA Banner --- */
.prefooter-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-teal) 0%, #0a4a4a 60%, #092B38 100%);
  padding: 72px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.prefooter-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.prefooter-cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
}
.prefooter-cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.prefooter-cta h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.prefooter-cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 17px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
}
.prefooter-cta .btn--primary {
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 16px 36px;
}