/* ==========================================================================
   WORKFORCECREST.COM — ELEVATED EDITORIAL & BRAND STYLESHEET
   Aesthetic: Quietly Expensive, Distinctive Editorial Layout, Art-Directed Photography
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color Palette - Light Editorial Foundation */
  --bg-page: #FAF8F5;
  --bg-page-alt: #F3EFEA;
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;

  /* Contrast Palette (Deep Charcoal / Espresso) */
  --bg-contrast: #11141A;
  --bg-contrast-card: #191D26;
  --text-contrast-primary: #FAF8F5;
  --text-contrast-secondary: #A0A7B5;
  --border-contrast: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  /* Charcoal Typography */
  --text-main: #121417;
  --text-secondary: #4A505C;
  --text-muted: #707784;
  --text-dim: #9AA0AC;

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: rgba(18, 20, 23, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(18, 20, 23, 0.15);
  --border-strong: #121417;

  /* Signature Terracotta Accent */
  --accent-terracotta: #C8522C;
  --accent-terracotta-hover: #B24420;
  --accent-terracotta-light: rgba(200, 82, 44, 0.08);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --container-width: 1260px;
  --container-padding: 32px;
  --nav-height: 88px;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease-editorial: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Base Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-main);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Selection */
::selection {
  background: #EAE1D5;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-terracotta);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.site-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-padding);
  padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}

/* Editorial Typography Helpers */
.editorial-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.serif-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: normal;
}

.accent-dot {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.editorial-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.brand-crest-mark {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-editorial);
}

.brand-link:hover .brand-crest-mark {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.brand-accent {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.desktop-nav {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: block;
  }
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 40px;
}

.nav-item {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-item:hover, .nav-item.active {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.nav-item.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-editorial-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  background: var(--text-main);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-editorial-nav:hover {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  border-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.nav-arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-editorial-nav:hover .nav-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

.mobile-menu-btn .bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-main);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .bar-1 {
  transform: translateY(4px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .bar-2 {
  transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--nav-height);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 28px var(--container-padding);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  display: block;
}

.drawer-menu {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.drawer-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: block;
}

.drawer-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.drawer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-editorial-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 34px;
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 82, 44, 0.2);
}

.btn-editorial-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 82, 44, 0.3);
}

.btn-editorial-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-editorial-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--text-main);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-editorial-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-editorial-light:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.btn-arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-editorial-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1: HERO (STRONG ASYMMETRIC MOMENT)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-editorial {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 60px);
  padding-bottom: 110px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-asymmetric-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-asymmetric-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 72px;
  }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.8rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.hero-editorial-statement {
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-manifesto-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Hero Grand Photography */
.hero-photo-col {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-heroic-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  background: var(--bg-page-alt);
}

.hero-heroic-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  filter: saturate(1.04) contrast(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-heroic-img {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

.hero-photo-inset-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.caption-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: THE TYPOGRAPHIC STATEMENT
   ========================================================================== */
.section-statement {
  padding: 120px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-page);
}

.statement-wrapper {
  max-width: 1040px;
}

.statement-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.statement-content-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .statement-content-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
  }
}

.statement-body {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.statement-aside {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding-left: 28px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-medium);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: WORKFORCE MODELS (INTERACTIVE EDITORIAL COMPOSITION)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-models-editorial {
  padding: 130px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-page-alt);
}

.section-editorial-header {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.section-editorial-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-editorial-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.models-interactive-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .models-interactive-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
  }
}

/* Left Stacked Rows with Thin Lines */
.models-list-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.model-item-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr 32px;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: baseline;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.model-item-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.model-item-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.model-item-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.model-item-summary {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.model-item-detail {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.model-item-arrow {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.model-item-row:hover .model-item-name,
.model-item-row.active .model-item-name {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.model-item-row.active .model-item-num {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.model-item-row.active .model-item-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

/* Right Photographic Canvas */
.models-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  height: 480px;
}

.model-stage-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-editorial);
}

.models-photo-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: rgba(18, 20, 23, 0.88);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: CONTRAST SECTION (DEEP CHARCOAL MANIFESTO)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-contrast-manifesto {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: var(--bg-contrast);
  color: var(--text-contrast-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.manifesto-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
}

@media (min-width: 1000px) {
  .manifesto-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.manifesto-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #E27B58;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.manifesto-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.manifesto-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-contrast-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.manifesto-dimensions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .manifesto-dimensions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.dimension-block {
  background: var(--bg-contrast-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-contrast);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dim-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #E27B58;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.dim-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.dim-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-contrast-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: INDUSTRIES (LARGE EDITORIAL CANVAS)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-industries-editorial {
  padding: 130px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-page);
}

.industry-editorial-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .industry-editorial-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

.industry-vertical-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ind-v-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.ind-v-btn:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.ind-v-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 36px;
}

.ind-v-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  flex-grow: 1;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.ind-v-arrow {
  color: transparent;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.ind-v-btn:hover .ind-v-name {
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding-left: 8px;
}

.ind-v-btn.active {
  border-bottom-color: var(--text-main);
}

.ind-v-btn.active .ind-v-name {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.ind-v-btn.active .ind-v-num,
.ind-v-btn.active .ind-v-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

/* Right Breathing Photographic Canvas */
.industry-canvas-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background: var(--bg-page-alt);
}

.industry-canvas-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-editorial);
}

.industry-canvas-details {
  padding: 36px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .industry-canvas-details {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

.ind-canvas-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ind-canvas-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ind-canvas-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ind-canvas-roles {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ind-role-chip {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--bg-page-alt);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: HOW WE WORK
   ========================================================================== */
.section-how-editorial {
  padding: 130px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-page-alt);
}

.how-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .how-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

.how-step-editorial {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.step-num-large {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.step-rule {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-medium);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.step-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7: SCALE (SIGNATURE MEMORABLE MOMENT)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-scale-signature {
  padding: 140px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-page);
}

.scale-signature-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .scale-signature-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 72px;
  }
}

.scale-grand-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.scale-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.scale-options-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.scale-opt-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.scale-opt-btn strong {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.scale-opt-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-main);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.scale-opt-btn.active {
  background: var(--text-main);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--text-main);
}

.scale-opt-btn.active strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Right Striking Editorial Portrait */
.scale-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.scale-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-editorial);
}

.scale-portrait-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(18, 20, 23, 0.9) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.caption-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #E27B58;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.scale-portrait-caption p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 8: FINAL CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.section-cta-editorial {
  padding: 110px 0 130px 0;
  background: var(--bg-page);
}

.cta-editorial-banner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 90px 56px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cta-editorial-banner {
    padding: 60px 24px;
  }
}

.cta-bg-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.cta-backdrop-shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17, 20, 26, 0.9) 0%, rgba(200, 82, 44, 0.78) 100%);
}

.cta-content-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.cta-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.cta-sub {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.cta-reassurances {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.cta-reassurances .sep {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-footer {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 90px 0 40px 0;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

.footer-tag {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 340px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.footer-hubs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-hubs div {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-hubs strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.footer-hubs span {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-legal a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL / TEAM BUILDER
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 20, 23, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 200;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  display: flex;
  animation: modalFadeIn 0.25s var(--ease-editorial);
}

@keyframes modalFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.98); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.modal-window {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 660px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-card-editorial {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .modal-card-editorial {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
}

.modal-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.modal-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.modal-close {
  background: var(--bg-page-alt);
  border: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--text-main);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.modal-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-error-alert {
  background: #FDF2F2;
  border: 1px solid #F8B4B4;
  color: #9B1C1C;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.form-radio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}

@media (min-width: 540px) {
  .form-radio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.radio-card {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.radio-card input {
  display: none;
}

.radio-box {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.radio-card input:checked + .radio-box {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta-light);
  border-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.radio-box strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.radio-box span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (min-width: 540px) {
  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.form-footer {
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Modal Success State */
.modal-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 10px;
}

.success-check {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
}

.success-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.success-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
}

/* Toast Container */
.toast-tray {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 300;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.toast-msg {
  background: var(--text-main);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  animation: toastIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes toastIn {
  from { transform: translateY(10px); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBPAGE EDITORIAL STYLES (PILLARS, GUIDES, COMPARISONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 40px);
  padding-bottom: 70px;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumb-list a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumb-list a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.breadcrumb-current {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.subpage-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .subpage-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 56px;
  }
}

.subpage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.subpage-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.subpage-hero-aside {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.aside-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.aside-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.aside-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.aside-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.aside-list li::before {
  content: "—";
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Editorial Subpage Sections */
.subpage-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.subpage-section.bg-alt {
  background: var(--bg-page-alt);
}

.subpage-section.bg-contrast {
  background: var(--bg-contrast);
  color: var(--text-contrast-primary);
}

.section-head-editorial {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.section-title-editorial {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.bg-contrast .section-title-editorial {
  color: var(--text-contrast-primary);
}

.section-lead-editorial {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.bg-contrast .section-lead-editorial {
  color: var(--text-contrast-secondary);
}

/* Editorial Grid Layouts */
.editorial-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .editorial-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.editorial-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .editorial-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .editorial-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.editorial-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .editorial-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .editorial-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Editorial Cards */
.editorial-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-editorial), border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.editorial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.bg-contrast .editorial-card {
  background: var(--bg-contrast-card);
  border-color: var(--border-contrast);
  color: var(--text-contrast-primary);
}

.bg-contrast .editorial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.bg-contrast .card-title {
  color: var(--text-contrast-primary);
}

.card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.bg-contrast .card-desc {
  color: var(--text-contrast-secondary);
}

.card-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.bg-contrast .card-features-list {
  border-top-color: var(--border-contrast);
}

.card-features-list li {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}

.bg-contrast .card-features-list li {
  color: var(--text-contrast-secondary);
}

.card-features-list li strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.bg-contrast .card-features-list li strong {
  color: var(--text-contrast-primary);
}

/* Callout & Decision Framework Boxes */
.callout-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-terracotta);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.callout-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.callout-box p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Comparison Tables */
.table-responsive-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 36px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.editorial-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.editorial-table th {
  background: var(--bg-page-alt);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.editorial-table td {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  vertical-align: top;
}

.editorial-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.editorial-table td strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.editorial-table tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.015);
}

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 22px 0;
}

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

.faq-question {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq-answer {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.faq-answer p:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Related Clusters / Subpage Footer Crosslinks */
.related-clusters-section {
  padding: 60px 0 80px 0;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.related-clusters-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .related-clusters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.cluster-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.cluster-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cluster-kicker {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cluster-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cluster-snippet {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}