/* ============================================
   RICSON BRAND GUIDELINES — DESIGN SYSTEM
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*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
:root {
  --ricson-red: #C41E3A; --ricson-red-hover: #a31830; --ricson-red-light: rgba(221, 29, 10, 0.1); --ricson-red-30: rgba(221, 29, 10, 0.3);
  --charcoal: #1E2024; --charcoal-light: #2A2D32; --charcoal-90: rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.9); --charcoal-70: rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.7); --charcoal-50: rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.5); --charcoal-20: rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.2); --charcoal-10: rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.1); --charcoal-05: rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.05);
  --slate: #35373A; --slate-light: #4A4D52; --steel: #6B7075; --silver: #9DA2A8; --ash: #C8CCD0; --smoke: #E8EAED; --off-white: #F4F5F6; --white: #FFFFFF;
  --body-text: #35373A; --body-text-dark: #C8CCD0; --light-text: #9DA2A8; --heading: #1E2024;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.06); --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.08); --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.12); --shadow-hover: 0 12px 40px rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.14); --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.18); --shadow-red: 0 8px 24px rgba(221, 29, 10, 0.25);
  --radius-sm: 8px; --radius-md: 12px; --radius-lg: 16px; --radius-xl: 20px; --radius-2xl: 24px; --radius-pill: 50px;
  --text-xs: 0.75rem; --text-sm: 0.875rem; --text-base: 1rem; --text-lg: 1.125rem; --text-xl: 1.25rem; --text-2xl: 1.5rem; --text-3xl: 1.875rem; --text-4xl: 2.25rem; --text-5xl: 3rem; --text-6xl: 3.75rem; --text-7xl: 4.5rem;
  --space-1: 4px; --space-2: 8px; --space-3: 12px; --space-4: 16px; --space-5: 20px; --space-6: 24px; --space-8: 32px; --space-10: 40px; --space-12: 48px; --space-16: 64px; --space-20: 80px; --space-24: 96px; --space-32: 128px;
  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); --ease-out-back: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1); --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --duration-fast: 150ms; --duration-normal: 300ms; --duration-slow: 500ms; --duration-slower: 800ms;
}
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body { font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; color: var(--body-text); line-height: 1.7; background: var(--white); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; overflow-x: hidden; }
.font-display { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; }
.font-body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.font-mono { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; color: var(--heading); line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 700; }
.display-xl { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.display-lg { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.display-md { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.heading-xl { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
.heading-lg { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 1.875rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; }
.heading-md { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; }
.heading-sm { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; }
.text-body-lg { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--body-text); }
.text-body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--body-text); }
.text-body-sm { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body-text); }
.text-caption { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--ricson-red); }
.text-label { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.code-text { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 400; }
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-6); }
.container-narrow { max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-6); }
.container-wide { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-6); }
.section { padding: var(--space-24) 0; position: relative; }
.section-lg { padding: var(--space-32) 0; }
.section-md { padding: var(--space-20) 0; }
.section-sm { padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.grid-5 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .grid-4, .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .section { padding: var(--space-16) 0; } }
.flex { display: flex; } .flex-col { flex-direction: column; } .items-center { align-items: center; } .justify-center { justify-content: center; } .justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-2 { gap: var(--space-2); } .gap-4 { gap: var(--space-4); } .gap-6 { gap: var(--space-6); } .gap-8 { gap: var(--space-8); }
.text-center { text-align: center; } .text-left { text-align: left; } .text-right { text-align: right; }
.nav { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000; padding: var(--space-4) 0; transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97); box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.nav.scrolled { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--charcoal); }
.nav-logo img { height: 40px; width: auto; }
.nav-logo-text { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.nav-logo-sub { font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.7; display: block; margin-top: -2px; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-8); list-style: none; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--charcoal); text-decoration: none; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.85; transition: opacity var(--duration-fast); position: relative; }
.nav-links a.btn-primary { color: var(--white); opacity: 1; }
.nav-links a::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0; width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--ricson-red); transition: width var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.nav-links a:hover { opacity: 1; } .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-mobile-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: var(--space-2); }
.nav-mobile-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--charcoal); transition: all var(--duration-normal); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .nav-links { display: none; } .nav-mobile-toggle { display: flex; } }
.pill-label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); border: 1.5px solid var(--charcoal); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.pill-label::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--ricson-red); flex-shrink: 0; }
.pill-label--light { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: var(--white); }
.pill-label--light::before { background: var(--ricson-red); }
.pill-label--filled { background: var(--charcoal); border-color: var(--charcoal); color: var(--white); }
.pill-label--red { border-color: var(--ricson-red); color: var(--ricson-red); }
.pill-label--red::before { background: var(--silver); }
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-3); font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo); border: none; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--ricson-red); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-back); }
.btn-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: none; stroke: white; stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.btn:hover .btn-icon { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }
.btn-primary { padding: 14px 28px; background: var(--ricson-red); color: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--ricson-red-hover); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-red); }
.btn-secondary { padding: 14px 28px; background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--slate); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline { padding: 14px 28px; background: transparent; color: var(--charcoal); border: 1.5px solid var(--charcoal); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--charcoal-05); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline-light { padding: 14px 28px; background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.btn-filled-light { padding: 14px 28px; background: var(--white); color: var(--charcoal); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.btn-filled-light:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
.btn-ghost { padding: 12px 20px; background: transparent; color: var(--ricson-red); border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ricson-red-light); }
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 60vh; display: flex; align-items: center; background: var(--charcoal); overflow: hidden; text-align: left; }
.hero--inner { min-height: 60vh; }
.hero-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(30,32,36,0.65); z-index: 1; }
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--charcoal) 0%, var(--charcoal-light) 50%, rgba(221, 29, 10, 0.1) 100%); }
.hero-bg[style*="background-image"] { background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.chevron-motif { position: absolute; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.chevron-corner-tr { top: 0; right: 0; width: 400px; height: 400px; }
.circle-decoration { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; }
.circle-lg { width: 400px; height: 400px; border: 2px solid rgba(221,29,10,0.08); }
.hero-desc { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--silver); max-width: 580px; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); line-height: 1.7; }
.hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.h1-hero { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.utility-bar { background: var(--charcoal); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding: var(--space-2) 0; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.utility-bar .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.utility-bar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-5); }
.utility-bar-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); color: var(--silver); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.utility-bar-link:hover { color: var(--white); }
.utility-bar-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.utility-bar-btn { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); background: var(--ricson-red); color: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; transition: background 0.2s; }
.utility-bar-btn:hover { background: var(--ricson-red-hover); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .utility-bar { display: none; } .chevron-corner-tr { width: 200px; height: 200px; } }
.hero-grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(221, 29, 10, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(221, 29, 10, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 60px 60px; }
.hero .container,
.hero .container-narrow,
.hero .container-wide { width: 100%; }
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 10; max-width: 900px; padding: 100px 0 60px; text-align: left; }
.hero-title { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.hero-title-accent { color: var(--ricson-red); }
.hero-subtitle { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--silver); max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); line-height: 1.7; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.triple-chevron { position: relative; width: 200px; height: 120px; }
.chevron-layer { position: absolute; width: 0; height: 0; border-style: solid; opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); transition: all var(--duration-slower) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.chevron-layer.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.chevron-layer--charcoal { border-width: 60px 0 60px 80px; border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--charcoal); left: 0; z-index: 3; transition-delay: 0ms; }
.chevron-layer--red { border-width: 60px 0 60px 80px; border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--ricson-red); left: 40px; z-index: 2; transition-delay: 100ms; }
.chevron-layer--silver { border-width: 60px 0 60px 80px; border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--silver); left: 80px; z-index: 1; transition-delay: 200ms; }
.diagonal-bars { position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.diagonal-bar { position: absolute; width: 300px; height: 60px; transform: skewX(-25deg); opacity: 1; transition: all var(--duration-slower) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.diagonal-bar.visible { opacity: 1; transform: skewX(-25deg) translateX(0); }
.diagonal-bar--charcoal { background: var(--charcoal); } .diagonal-bar--charcoal-light { background: var(--charcoal-light); } .diagonal-bar--red { background: var(--ricson-red); } .diagonal-bar--silver { background: var(--silver); } .diagonal-bar--slate { background: var(--slate); }
.overlapping-circles { position: relative; width: 200px; height: 260px; }
.circle-layer { position: absolute; width: 140px; height: 140px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); transition: all var(--duration-slower) var(--ease-out-back); }
.circle-layer.visible { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
.circle-layer--charcoal { background: var(--charcoal); top: 0; left: 30px; z-index: 1; transition-delay: 0ms; }
.circle-layer--red { background: var(--ricson-red); top: 60px; left: 30px; z-index: 2; transition-delay: 150ms; }
.circle-layer--silver { background: var(--silver); top: 120px; left: 30px; z-index: 3; transition-delay: 300ms; }
.corner-chevron { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; }
.corner-chevron svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.corner-chevron--tr { top: 0; right: 0; width: 350px; height: 350px; }
.corner-chevron--bl { bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 300px; height: 300px; transform: rotate(180deg); }
.card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--smoke); overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); } .card-body { padding: var(--space-6); }
.service-card-dark { padding: var(--space-6) 0; }
.service-card-dark-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; background: var(--ricson-red); border-radius: var(--radius-md); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-back); }
.service-card-dark:hover .service-card-dark-icon { transform: scale(1.05); }
.service-card-dark-icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; stroke: var(--white); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; }
.service-card-dark h3 { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.service-card-dark-divider { height: 2px; background: var(--ricson-red); width: 60px; margin: var(--space-4) 0; opacity: 0.7; }
.service-card-dark p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--silver); }
.service-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--smoke); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-6); transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: var(--ricson-red-30); }
.service-card-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; background: var(--ricson-red-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); transition: all var(--duration-normal); }
.service-card:hover .service-card-icon { background: var(--ricson-red); }
.service-card:hover .service-card-icon svg { stroke: var(--white); }
.service-card-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; stroke: var(--ricson-red); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; transition: all var(--duration-normal); }
.service-card h3 { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.service-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--body-text); }
.blog-card { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.blog-card-image { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/3; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card-date {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 50px;
}

.blog-card-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--ricson-red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-card-content { padding: var(--space-5); }
.blog-card-meta { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--ricson-red); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.blog-card h3 { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.blog-card-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ricson-red); text-decoration: none; }
.blog-card-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform var(--duration-normal); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-link svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.blockquote { position: relative; padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-16); }
.blockquote-icon { position: absolute; left: 0; top: var(--space-4); font-size: 5rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--ricson-red); font-family: Georgia, serif; opacity: 0.5; }
.blockquote-text { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; font-style: italic; color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.5; }
.blockquote cite { display: block; margin-top: var(--space-4); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--body-text); font-style: normal; }
.service-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.service-list-item { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: var(--space-5) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--smoke); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--duration-normal); }
.service-list-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--smoke); }
.service-list-item:hover { padding-left: var(--space-4); }
.service-list-item h4 { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--steel); transition: color var(--duration-normal); }
.service-list-item:hover h4 { color: var(--charcoal); }
.service-list-arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: all var(--duration-normal); }
.service-list-item:hover .service-list-arrow { background: var(--ricson-red); }
.service-list-arrow svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: var(--steel); fill: none; stroke-width: 2; transition: all var(--duration-normal); }
.service-list-item:hover .service-list-arrow svg { stroke: var(--white); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.service-list-image-wrap { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.service-list-image-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: opacity var(--duration-normal); }
.service-list-image { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--duration-normal); }
.service-list-image.active { opacity: 1; } .service-list-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: var(--space-6); }
.stat-number { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.stat-label { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ricson-red); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--smoke); }
.table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.table th { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; text-align: left; padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); background: var(--off-white); color: var(--charcoal); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--smoke); }
.table td { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--smoke); color: var(--body-text); }
.table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .table tr:hover td { background: var(--off-white); }
.swatch-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-5); }
.swatch { border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--smoke); transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.swatch:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); } .swatch-color { height: 100px; position: relative; } .swatch-info { padding: var(--space-4); background: var(--white); }
.swatch-name { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.swatch-hex { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--steel); }
.pdf-page { aspect-ratio: 1/1.414; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.pdf-page-dark { background: var(--charcoal); } .pdf-header { padding: var(--space-8); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--smoke); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.pdf-header-dark { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); } .pdf-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.pdf-logo img { height: 40px; width: auto; } .pdf-logo-text { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--charcoal); }
.pdf-logo-text-light { color: var(--white); } .pdf-content { padding: var(--space-8); }
.pdf-title { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.pdf-title-light { color: var(--white); }
.pdf-footer { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--smoke); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--steel); }
.pdf-footer-dark { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--silver); }
.callout-box { background: var(--charcoal); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-6); color: var(--white); }
.callout-box p, .callout-box li, .callout-box span, .callout-box strong { color: var(--white); }
.callout-box-red { background: var(--ricson-red); color: var(--white); } .callout-box-slate { background: var(--slate); color: var(--white); }
.callout { background: var(--smoke); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-6); color: var(--charcoal); margin: var(--space-6) 0; }
.callout p, .callout li, .callout span { color: var(--charcoal); }
.callout-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); color: var(--charcoal); }
.callout-info { background: #EBF5FB; border-left: 4px solid #2980B9; }
.callout-warning { background: #FEF9E7; border-left: 4px solid #F39C12; }
.callout-tip { background: #EAFAF1; border-left: 4px solid #27AE60; }
.social-template { aspect-ratio: 1.91/1; background: var(--charcoal); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: var(--space-8); }
.social-template-content { position: relative; z-index: 10; text-align: center; max-width: 80%; }
.social-template h3 { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.social-template-logo { position: absolute; bottom: var(--space-6); right: var(--space-6); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.social-template-logo img { height: 28px; width: auto; }
.marquee-wrap { overflow: hidden; padding: var(--space-8) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--smoke); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--smoke); background: var(--off-white); }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: var(--space-12); animation: marquee 40s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; width: max-content; }
@keyframes marquee { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee-item { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--charcoal); text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.1; }
.marquee-item--outline { -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--charcoal); color: transparent; opacity: 0.15; }
.animate-on-scroll { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo), transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo); }
/* Scroll animations: content visible by default, .revealed adds subtle entrance */
.animate-on-scroll { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo), transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.animate-on-scroll.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
@media print, (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .animate-on-scroll, .animate-scale, .animate-left, .animate-right, .chevron-layer, .diagonal-bar, .circle-layer { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}
.animate-delay-1 { transition-delay: 100ms; } .animate-delay-2 { transition-delay: 200ms; } .animate-delay-3 { transition-delay: 300ms; } .animate-delay-4 { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.animate-scale { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); transition: opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo), transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-back); }

.animate-scale.visible { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.animate-left { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); transition: opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo), transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo); }

.animate-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.animate-right { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); transition: opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo), transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo); }

.animate-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.guideline-block { background: var(--off-white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-8); margin: var(--space-6) 0; }
.guideline-label { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--ricson-red); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.guideline-do-dont { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
.guideline-do, .guideline-dont { padding: var(--space-6); border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.guideline-do { background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3); }
.guideline-dont { background: rgba(221, 29, 10, 0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(221, 29, 10, 0.2); }
.do-label { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #059669; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.dont-label { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--ricson-red); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.type-specimen { margin: var(--space-4) 0; padding: var(--space-5) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--smoke); } .type-specimen:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.type-meta { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--ricson-red); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.usage-bar { display: flex; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; } .usage-bar-segment { transition: width var(--duration-slower) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.gradient-strip { height: 80px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin: var(--space-4) 0; }
.icon-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(100px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-5); }
.icon-cell { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4); border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--smoke); transition: all var(--duration-normal); }
.icon-cell:hover { border-color: var(--ricson-red); background: var(--ricson-red-light); } .icon-cell svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; stroke: var(--ricson-red); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; }
.icon-cell span { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--body-text); text-align: center; }
.bg-charcoal { background: var(--charcoal); } .bg-off-white { background: var(--off-white); } .bg-white { background: var(--white); } .bg-smoke { background: var(--smoke); }
.text-white { color: var(--white); } .text-charcoal { color: var(--charcoal); } .text-red { color: var(--ricson-red); } .text-silver { color: var(--silver); } .text-light { color: var(--light-text); }
.divider { height: 1px; background: var(--smoke); margin: var(--space-16) 0; } .divider-red { background: var(--ricson-red); opacity: 0.3; }
.section-intro { max-width: 700px; margin-bottom: var(--space-12); } .section-intro p { margin-top: var(--space-4); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.tag-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3); margin: var(--space-4) 0; }
.code-block { background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--silver); padding: var(--space-6); border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.6; overflow-x: auto; }
.code-block .comment { color: var(--steel); } .code-block .property { color: var(--silver); } .code-block .value { color: var(--ricson-red); } .code-block .selector { color: #F472B6; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: var(--space-2); } .mt-4 { margin-top: var(--space-4); } .mt-6 { margin-top: var(--space-6); } .mt-8 { margin-top: var(--space-8); } .mt-12 { margin-top: var(--space-12); }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); } .mb-4 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); } .mb-6 { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); } .mb-8 { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.footer { background: var(--charcoal); padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-8); color: var(--silver); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); padding-bottom: var(--space-12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.footer-brand { max-width: 320px; } .footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.footer-logo img { height: 36px; width: auto; } .footer-logo-text { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--white); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.footer-heading { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ricson-red); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.footer-links { list-style: none; } .footer-links li { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.footer-links a { color: var(--silver); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: color var(--duration-fast); } .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom { padding-top: var(--space-8); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); } .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); text-align: center; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.email-signature { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--smoke); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-6); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; max-width: 500px; }
.email-signature-logo { height: 36px; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); } .email-signature-name { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.email-signature-title { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ricson-red); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.email-signature-contact { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--body-text); line-height: 1.8; } .email-signature-contact a { color: var(--ricson-red); text-decoration: none; }
.email-signature-divider { height: 2px; width: 40px; background: var(--ricson-red); margin: var(--space-4) 0; }

/* ============================================
   ADDITIONAL SITE STYLES
   ============================================ */

/* Hero Video */
.hero-video-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-video, .hero-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-chevron-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-chevron {
  position: absolute;
}
.hero-chevron-1 { width: 320px; top: -40px; right: -60px; transform: rotate(15deg); opacity: 0.05; }
.hero-chevron-2 { width: 180px; bottom: 80px; right: 120px; transform: rotate(-8deg); opacity: 0.07; }
.hero-chevron-3 { width: 240px; top: 50%; left: -80px; transform: rotate(25deg); opacity: 0.04; }

.hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,32,36,0.88) 0%, rgba(30,32,36,0.80) 40%, rgba(221,29,10,0.15) 100%);
}

/* Homepage hero chevron decoration */
/* Brand watermark in homepage hero */
.hero-brand-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  right: -80px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.06;
  width: 520px;
  height: auto;
}
.hero-brand-watermark img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Homepage hero content above decorations */
.hero-video-section .container,
.hero-video-section .container-wide {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
}

/* CSS Video Fallback Animation */
@keyframes bgShift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.hero-css-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #1E2024, #2A2D32, #35373A, #2A2D32, #1E2024);
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: bgShift 20s ease infinite;
}

/* Floating shapes for CSS video effect */
@keyframes floatUp {
  0% { transform: translateY(100vh) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 0.3; }
  90% { opacity: 0.1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-20vh) rotate(360deg); opacity: 0; }
}

.hero-particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: floatUp linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Feature list with red chevrons */
.feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--body-text);
}

.feature-list li::before {
  content: '»';
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.feature-list--light li {
  color: var(--silver);
}

.feature-list--light li::before {
  color: var(--ricson-red);
}

/* Stats bar */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.stats-bar .stat-number { color: var(--white); }

/* Testimonial */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--smoke);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-5);
  left: var(--space-6);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.testimonial-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ricson-red);
}

/* CTA section */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Calculator */
.calculator-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--smoke);
}

.calc-input-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.calc-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.calc-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ash);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal);
  outline: none;
}

.calc-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--ricson-red);
}

.calc-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ash);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal);
}

.calc-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--ricson-red);
}

.calc-result {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.calc-result-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--silver);
}

.calc-result-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}

.calc-result-row span:last-child {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--ricson-red);
}

.calc-result-row:last-child span:last-child {
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Page hero (non-homepage) */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 100px 0 60px;
  text-align: left;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 900px;
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

/* Two column split */
.split-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .split-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}

/* Image with gradient overlay */
.img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,32,36,0.3) 0%, rgba(221,29,10,0.1) 100%);
}

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--smoke);
  width: 100%;
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--smoke);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--ricson-red);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--body-text);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  display: block;
  max-height: none;
}

/* Contact form */
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea,
.contact-form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ash);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal);
  outline: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus,
.contact-form select:focus {
  border-color: var(--ricson-red);
}

.contact-form textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Mobile nav */
.nav-mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: var(--space-20) var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nav-mobile-menu.open {
  display: flex;
}

.nav-mobile-menu a {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.nav-mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-5);
  right: var(--space-6);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ============================================
   RICSON V3 UPDATES
   ============================================ */

/* TASK 2: Hero Video/Image Background Styles */
.hero-video-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-video-wrap video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-video-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(30,32,36,0.72);
}

@keyframes heroZoom {
  from { transform: scale(1.0); }
  to { transform: scale(1.07); }
}
.hero-img-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  animation: heroZoom 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-img-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(30,32,36,0.72);
}

/* Page hero with image background */
.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
}
.page-hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(30,32,36,0.75), rgba(30,32,36,0.75));
}

/* Decorative chevron decoration layer for hero sections */
.page-hero-chevron {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Large right-side chevron — brand colour subtle */
.page-hero-chevron::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 220px 0 220px 300px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent rgba(221, 29, 10, 0.06);
}

/* Second chevron — slightly offset, white tint */
.page-hero-chevron::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 200px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 160px 0 160px 220px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* Third chevron using a child span */
.page-hero-chevron .chevron-third {
  position: absolute;
  right: 420px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 100px 0 100px 140px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent rgba(221, 29, 10, 0.04);
}

/* Make sure page-hero-content sits above the decoration and fills width */
.page-hero .container,
.page-hero .container-narrow,
.page-hero .container-wide {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
}

.page-hero-title,
.page-hero-subtitle {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* TASK 3: Section Header Centering */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-12);
}
.section-header h2,
.section-header h3,
.section-header .display-md,
.section-header .display-lg,
.section-header .heading-xl,
.section-header .heading-lg {
  text-align: center;
}
.section-header p,
.section-header .text-body-lg {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--silver);
  margin: var(--space-4) auto 0;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* TASK 4: Nav Dropdown Glassmorphism */
.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-item > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav-item > a::after { display: none; }
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.15s ease, visibility 0.15s ease;
  z-index: 1001;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.nav-dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover {
  color: #C41E3A;
  background: rgba(221,29,10,0.08);
}
.nav-dropdown a::after {
  display: none !important;
}

/* TASK 8: Scroll Animation Fix - Content always visible */
[data-animate], .animate-on-scroll, .will-animate {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Calculator Page Styles */
.calculator-page {
  background: var(--off-white);
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 120px;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-24);
}

.calculator-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--smoke);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--ricson-red);
}

.calculator-card h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.calculator-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.calc-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.calc-input-group label {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.calc-input-group input,
.calc-input-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ash);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal);
  outline: none;
}

.calc-input-group input:focus,
.calc-input-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--ricson-red);
}

.calc-button {
  background: var(--ricson-red);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal);
}

.calc-button:hover {
  background: var(--ricson-red-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
}

.results-card {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  
}

.results-card h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.comparison-table th {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ricson-red);
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.comparison-table tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.comparison-table .best-option {
  background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.15) !important;
}

.comparison-table .best-option td {
  color: #10b981;
}

.result-highlight {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.result-total {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Service Page Styles */
.service-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 160px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
}

.service-page-hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(30,32,36,0.8), rgba(30,32,36,0.7));
}

.service-page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.service-page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.service-page-hero p {
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.benefit-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--smoke);
  transition: all var(--duration-normal);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--ricson-red-30);
}

.benefit-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--ricson-red-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.benefit-card-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--ricson-red);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.benefit-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.benefit-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== SERVICES BRANDED SECTION ===== */

/* Dark charcoal backdrop with subtle diagonal motif */
.services-branded-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E2024 0%, #25282E 40%, #1E2024 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Positioning layer for watermark decorations */
.services-branded-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle diagonal stripe pattern overlay */
.services-backdrop-diagonals {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 40px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 40px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 42px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Chevron watermark SVG — positioned right side */
.services-backdrop-chevron {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -40px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Thin red accent line at top of section */
.services-branded-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(221,29,10,0.5) 30%,
    rgba(221,29,10,0.8) 50%,
    rgba(221,29,10,0.5) 70%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Subtle red glow at bottom of section */
.services-branded-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(221,29,10,0.04) 0%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* White cards enhanced contrast on dark background */
.service-card--branded {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.service-card--branded:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 4px 16px rgba(221,29,10,0.15);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-backdrop-chevron {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    right: -60px;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

/* ===== HOMEPAGE HERO STYLES ===== */

/* Hero section with animated gradient background */
.hero-video-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 65vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1A1C20;
}

/* Animated gradient background */
@keyframes heroGradientShift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.hero-css-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #1A1C20 0%,
    #1E2028 30%,
    #16181C 60%,
    #1A1C20 100%
  );
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: heroGradientShift 18s ease infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Dark overlay */
.hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 20, 24, 0.55);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Hero badge/pill label */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(221,29,10,0.15);
  color: #C41E3A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(221,29,10,0.3);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Hero content */
.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Button sizes */
.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.page-hero.industry-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--charcoal));
  z-index: 5;
}


.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* Trust Bar (homepage) */
.trust-bar { background: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--smoke); padding: var(--space-5) 0; text-align: center; }
.trust-bar-label { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--steel); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.trust-bar-badges { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-8); }
.trust-badge { height: 90px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }

/* Footer Badges */
.footer-badges { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.footer-badge { height: 60px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; opacity: 0.85; transition: opacity var(--duration-fast); }
.footer-badge:hover { opacity: 1; }


/* =========================================================================
   European coverage matrix
   Appended block (RPS Contracts). Uses existing brand variables only:
   --ricson-red, --charcoal, --smoke, --steel, --off-white, --silver, radii.
   Filter buttons + responsive table for the european-payroll page.
   ========================================================================= */
.coverage-filters { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.coverage-filter-btn {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ash); background: var(--white); color: var(--charcoal);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--duration-normal, 0.3s) var(--ease-out-expo, ease);
}
.coverage-filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--ricson-red); color: var(--ricson-red); }
.coverage-filter-btn.active { background: var(--ricson-red); border-color: var(--ricson-red); color: var(--white); }

.coverage-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); background: var(--white);
}
.coverage-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 880px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.coverage-table thead th {
  background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-align: left;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); white-space: nowrap;
}
.coverage-table tbody td { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--smoke); color: var(--body-text); vertical-align: middle; }
.coverage-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--off-white); }
.coverage-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--ricson-red-light); }
.coverage-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.coverage-country { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; color: var(--charcoal); white-space: nowrap; }
.coverage-flag { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-right: var(--space-2); }

.coverage-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.coverage-badge::before { content: ''; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
.coverage-badge--available { background: rgba(22,101,52,0.10); color: #166534; }
.coverage-badge--available::before { background: #166534; }
.coverage-badge--limited { background: rgba(180,120,10,0.12); color: #92600a; }
.coverage-badge--limited::before { background: #c98a14; }
.coverage-badge--soon { background: var(--smoke); color: var(--steel); }
.coverage-badge--soon::before { background: var(--silver); }

.coverage-note {
  margin-top: var(--space-5); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--steel);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-2); max-width: 760px;
}
.coverage-note svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; stroke: var(--ricson-red); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .coverage-filters { gap: var(--space-2); }
  .coverage-filter-btn { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); font-size: 0.85rem; }
}

/* RPS Contracts logo lockup (umbrella mark + wordmark) */
.nav-logo-lockup { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--charcoal); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1; }
.nav-logo-lockup span { color: var(--ricson-red); margin-left: 5px; font-weight: 800; }
.footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.footer-logo-lockup { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.35rem; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1; }
.footer-logo-lockup span { color: var(--ricson-red); margin-left: 5px; font-weight: 800; }

/* ===================================================================== */
/* City cards (European Payroll "Local presence across Europe" section). */
/* Appended for image-led city grid; reuses existing tokens, no rules    */
/* above this point are modified.                                        */
/* ===================================================================== */
.city-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--smoke); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.city-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.city-card-media { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.city-card-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-xl); border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-xl); transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.city-card:hover .city-card-media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.city-card-body { padding: var(--space-6); }
.city-card-body h3 { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.city-card-body p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body-text); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   GSAP ENHANCEMENT LAYER STYLES  (appended — see js/gsap-enhance.js)
   ------------------------------------------------------------
   ADDITIVE ONLY. Nothing above this block was modified.
   All content remains fully visible with JS off / GSAP missing /
   reduced motion. GSAP animates FROM hidden at runtime; CSS here
   never leaves any element permanently hidden.
   ============================================================ */

/* e. Scroll progress bar — thin fixed brand-red bar at the very top.
   scaleX is driven by GSAP (starts at 0). Hidden from AT via aria-hidden. */
.gsap-scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--ricson-red);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  z-index: 2000;            /* above the fixed nav */
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* f. Pinned horizontal showcase (homepage Industry Sectors).
   The grid is the DEFAULT and only changes when the GSAP layer has
   confirmed it is safe to run (>1024px, motion allowed) and added
   .gsap-showcase--active. Without that class the normal grid is used,
   so JS-off / reduced-motion / mobile all keep the standard layout. */
.gsap-showcase--active {
  overflow: hidden;            /* clip the horizontally-scrolling track */
}
.gsap-showcase--active [data-gsap="showcase-track"] {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  width: max-content;          /* let the row overflow so GSAP can pan it */
  will-change: transform;
}
.gsap-showcase--active [data-gsap="showcase-track"] > * {
  flex: 0 0 360px;             /* fixed card width to create horizontal travel */
  max-width: 360px;
}

/* d. Image reveal: targets are visible by default. GSAP animates them
   FROM a hidden state on enter, so a JS/GSAP failure leaves them shown. */
[data-gsap="img-reveal"] {
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Reduced motion: hard guarantee that none of the above hides content
   or shows the progress bar, regardless of JS state. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .gsap-scroll-progress { display: none !important; }
  .gsap-showcase--active { overflow: visible !important; }
  .gsap-showcase--active [data-gsap="showcase-track"] {
    display: grid;
    width: auto;
  }
  .gsap-showcase--active [data-gsap="showcase-track"] > * {
    flex: initial;
    max-width: none;
  }
}

/* RPS Contracts wordmark logo (typographic, no icon) */
.nav-logo, .footer-logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; text-decoration: none; }
.brand-rps { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.65rem; letter-spacing: -1.5px; color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1; }
.brand-bar { width: 3px; height: 22px; background: var(--ricson-red); border-radius: 2px; display: inline-block; }
.brand-sub { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--steel); line-height: 1; }
.footer-logo .brand-rps { color: #fff; }
.footer-logo .brand-sub { color: var(--silver); }

/* ============================================
   RPS CONTRACTS — ENHANCED CONTAINER SYSTEM
   Design polish pass: authority banners,
   structured cards, premium depth & hierarchy
   ============================================ */

/* ── 1. AUTHORITY BANNER (under-hero advisory strip) ── */
.authority-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--charcoal) 0%, #25282E 50%, var(--charcoal-light) 100%);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.authority-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--ricson-red) 20%, var(--ricson-red) 80%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.authority-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 50px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 50px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 52px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.authority-banner-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.authority-banner-kicker {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.authority-banner-kicker::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ricson-red);
  margin-right: var(--space-3);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.authority-banner-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--silver);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 900px;
}
.authority-banner-text strong {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .authority-banner-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .authority-banner { padding: var(--space-6) 0; }
}

/* ── 2. PREMIUM CARD SYSTEM ── */
.rps-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--smoke);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.rps-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ricson-red) 0%, rgba(196,30,58,0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal);
}
.rps-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--ricson-red-30);
}
.rps-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.rps-card--center { text-align: center; }
.rps-card--accent {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ricson-red);
}
.rps-card--dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--charcoal) 0%, var(--charcoal-light) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: var(--silver);
}
.rps-card--dark::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ricson-red) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.rps-card--dark h3,
.rps-card--dark strong {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Card step number */
.rps-step-num {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: block;
}

/* Card kicker / meta label inside cards */
.rps-card-kicker {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

/* ── 3. TESTIMONIAL CARD ENHANCED ── */
.rps-testimonial {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--smoke);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.rps-testimonial::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-5);
  left: var(--space-6);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  opacity: 0.25;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.rps-testimonial:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--ricson-red-30);
}
.rps-testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.rps-testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}
.rps-testimonial-author {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.rps-testimonial-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── 4. FAQ ENHANCED ── */
.rps-faq {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--smoke);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal);
}
.rps-faq:hover {
  border-color: var(--ash);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.rps-faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.rps-faq-question svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.rps-faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.rps-faq.open .rps-faq-answer { display: block; }
.rps-faq.open .rps-faq-question svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* ── 5. CTA SECTION ENHANCED ── */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--charcoal) 0%, #1A1C20 50%, var(--charcoal-light) 100%);
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 60px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 60px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 62px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--ricson-red) 30%, var(--ricson-red) 70%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.cta-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ── 6. TRUST / CAPABILITY BAR ENHANCED ── */
.trust-bar {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--off-white) 0%, var(--white) 50%, var(--off-white) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--smoke);
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--ricson-red) 40%, var(--ricson-red) 60%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.trust-bar-label {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--steel);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.trust-bar-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-bar-item {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  position: relative;
}
.trust-bar-item::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ricson-red);
  margin-right: var(--space-3);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ── 7. SERVICE LIST CARD (services page grid items) ── */
.rps-service-item {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--smoke);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.rps-service-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--ricson-red), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal);
}
.rps-service-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--ricson-red-30);
}
.rps-service-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.rps-service-item h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.rps-service-item p {
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.rps-service-item-link {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ricson-red);
}

/* ── 8. CONTACT CARD ENHANCED ── */
.rps-contact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--smoke);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.rps-contact-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ricson-red), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal);
}
.rps-contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--ricson-red-30);
}
.rps-contact-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.rps-contact-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.rps-contact-card p {
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.rps-contact-card a {
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── 9. STAT / METRIC CARD ── */
.rps-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
}
.rps-stat-number {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.rps-stat-label {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.rps-stat-divider {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ricson-red);
  margin: var(--space-4) auto;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ── 10. VALUE / TEAM CARD ENHANCED ── */
.rps-value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--smoke);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.rps-value-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ricson-red), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal);
}
.rps-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--ricson-red-30);
}
.rps-value-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.rps-value-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.rps-value-card p {
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── 11. SECTION BAND BACKGROUNDS ── */
.band-smoke {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--smoke) 0%, var(--off-white) 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.band-smoke::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 10%, var(--ash) 50%, transparent 90%);
}
.band-off-white {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--off-white) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.band-charcoal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--charcoal) 0%, #1A1C20 50%, var(--charcoal-light) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.band-charcoal::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 60px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 60px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 62px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── 12. INLINE LIST WITH RED CHEVRONS ── */
.rps-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.rps-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--body-text);
}
.rps-checklist li::before {
  content: '›';
  color: var(--ricson-red);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ── 13. RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES FOR NEW COMPONENTS ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .rps-card,
  .rps-testimonial,
  .rps-value-card,
  .rps-service-item,
  .rps-contact-card {
    padding: var(--space-6);
  }
  .authority-banner-text { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .trust-bar-items { gap: var(--space-4); }
  .trust-bar-item { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .cta-section { padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
}

/* ============================================
   RPS CONTRACTS — SUBTLE BACKGROUND PATTERNS
   Premium texture system for banners, cards,
   sections and containers. Very low opacity,
   mostly greys/off-white with restrained red.
   ============================================ */

/* ── PATTERN 1: Fine ledger line grid ──
   Subtle horizontal rules like a payroll ledger.
   Best for: authority banners, cards, light sections. */
.pattern-ledger {
  position: relative;
}
.pattern-ledger::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 23px,
    rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.03) 23px,
    rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.03) 24px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.pattern-ledger > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── PATTERN 2: Faint dot matrix ──
   Tiny dots at wide spacing. Adds depth without noise.
   Best for: cards, value grids, off-white sections. */
.pattern-dots {
  position: relative;
}
.pattern-dots::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    circle at center,
    rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.04) 0.5px,
    transparent 1px
  );
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.pattern-dots > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Red-accented dot matrix for dark backgrounds */
.pattern-dots--dark::before {
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    circle at center,
    rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.06) 0.5px,
    transparent 1px
  );
}

/* ── PATTERN 3: Soft diagonal rule ──
   Very faint diagonal lines. Adds movement without distraction.
   Best for: smoke sections, CTA backgrounds. */
.pattern-diagonal {
  position: relative;
}
.pattern-diagonal::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 40px,
    rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.02) 40px,
    rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.02) 41px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.pattern-diagonal > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Dark variant for charcoal sections */
.pattern-diagonal--dark::before {
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 40px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 40px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 41px
  );
}

/* ── PATTERN 4: Chevron watermark (brand motif) ──
   Faint triple-chevron watermark in corner.
   Best for: authority banners, hero-adjacent sections. */
.pattern-chevron {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pattern-chevron::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M160 20 L80 100 L160 180' stroke='rgba(196,30,58,0.04)' stroke-width='24'/%3E%3Cpath d='M120 20 L40 100 L120 180' stroke='rgba(30,32,36,0.03)' stroke-width='24'/%3E%3Cpath d='M80 20 L0 100 L80 180' stroke='rgba(196,30,58,0.02)' stroke-width='24'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.pattern-chevron > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Dark variant */
.pattern-chevron--dark::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M160 20 L80 100 L160 180' stroke='rgba(196,30,58,0.06)' stroke-width='24'/%3E%3Cpath d='M120 20 L40 100 L120 180' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.02)' stroke-width='24'/%3E%3Cpath d='M80 20 L0 100 L80 180' stroke='rgba(196,30,58,0.03)' stroke-width='24'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ── PATTERN 5: Map-line motif (for European/global sections) ──
   Faint curved lines suggesting borders/connections.
   Best for: European payroll sections, coverage areas. */
.pattern-maplines {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pattern-maplines::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M50 200 Q150 100 250 200 T450 200' stroke='rgba(30,32,36,0.025)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 150 Q100 250 200 150 T400 150' stroke='rgba(30,32,36,0.02)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M100 300 Q200 200 300 300 T500 300' stroke='rgba(196,30,58,0.02)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-50 250 Q50 350 150 250 T350 250' stroke='rgba(30,32,36,0.015)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-size: 400px 400px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.pattern-maplines > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Dark variant */
.pattern-maplines--dark::before {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M50 200 Q150 100 250 200 T450 200' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.02)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 150 Q100 250 200 150 T400 150' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.015)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M100 300 Q200 200 300 300 T500 300' stroke='rgba(196,30,58,0.03)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-50 250 Q50 350 150 250 T350 250' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.01)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ── PATTERN 6: Fine crosshatch / grid ──
   Very faint grid lines. Suggests precision/accounting.
   Best for: stats sections, process cards. */
.pattern-grid {
  position: relative;
}
.pattern-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.pattern-grid > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Dark variant */
.pattern-grid--dark::before {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

/* ── PATTERN 7: Soft corner glow / vignette ──
   Very subtle light pool in centre, darker at edges.
   Best for: CTA sections, dark banners. */
.pattern-vignette {
  position: relative;
}
.pattern-vignette::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.03) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.pattern-vignette > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.pattern-vignette--dark::before {
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 100%
  );
}

/* ── COMBINED PATTERN APPLICATIONS ── */

/* Authority banner with chevron watermark + ledger lines */
.authority-banner.pattern-ledger::before {
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 23px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 23px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 24px
  );
}

/* Card with dot matrix */
.rps-card.pattern-dots,
.rps-value-card.pattern-dots,
.rps-testimonial.pattern-dots {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Smoke section with diagonal rules */
.band-smoke.pattern-diagonal::before {
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 40px,
    rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.015) 40px,
    rgba(30, 32, 36, 0.015) 41px
  );
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE: hide patterns on mobile to prevent noise ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pattern-chevron::after { width: 160px; height: 160px; top: -20px; right: -20px; opacity: 0.6; }
  .pattern-maplines::before { background-size: 300px 300px; }
}