/* ============================================================================
   CleanCore Decon — core.css  (ADDITIVE design-system layer)
   Linked in <head> BEFORE each page's inline <style>. Introduces only NEW
   token names (zero collision with the page :root) and new component/motion
   classes. The page's existing --blue/--navy/--green/--ease/--z-* stay intact.
   Palette values approved from the repo palette (contrast-verified):
     blue #1288CE · blue-ink #0E6EA6 · blue-lift #4FB3ED
     green #57B94A (AA on navy 6.25:1) · navy #0A2540 / deep #081A2E / 800 #123152
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  /* light */
  --paper:#F4F7FB;            /* light section background — never pure #fff */

  /* accents (the 3 blues: graphics / light-button / on-dark) */
  --blue-ink:#0E6EA6;         /* solid buttons + small links on light (AA) */
  --blue-lift:#4FB3ED;        /* EVERYTHING sitting on a dark background (AA 6.66) */
  --green-ink:#3C9A34;        /* green on light (= --green-dark) */
  --green-lift:#57B94A;       /* green on dark (AA 6.25) — same hue */

  /* dark (3 shades for the rhythm's depth) */
  --navy-band:#0A2540;        /* standard dark band (= --navy) */
  --navy-deep:#081A2E;        /* strip, marquee, deepest background */
  --navy-800:#123152;         /* dark cards — stand out from the band */

  /* lines & text */
  --line-d:rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  --line-l:#E2E8F0;
  --txt-d:#AFC0D4;            /* body text on dark (AA 8.37) */

  /* spacing — 3 values, not one more */
  --sp-section:clamp(64px,9vw,120px);
  --sp-block:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);
  --sp-item:14px;

  --wrap-w:1180px;
  --r-card:14px;             /* card radius (the repo reserves --r:2px, hence this name) */
  --mono:ui-monospace,"SF Mono",SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;
  /* --ease already exists in each page: reuse it, don't redefine it */
}

/* ---- role typography: the DATA in mono ------------------------------------- */
.kicker{font:600 11px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue-lift);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.kicker::before{content:"";width:20px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:.6}
.band--light .kicker,.kicker--l{color:var(--blue-ink)}
.data{font-family:var(--mono);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}

/* ---- motion: scroll reveal -----------------------------------------------
   The reveal system ALREADY EXISTS in each page (.reveal class + .r-up/.r-left/
   .r-right/.r-zoom variants, an IntersectionObserver that adds .in then unobserves,
   prefers-reduced-motion fallback). New components REUSE .reveal — we don't
   add a second competing system. Nothing to define here.                       */

/* ---- rhythm: dark/light bands --------------------------------------------
   A band wraps a section. The background VALUE sets the register:
   dark = proof/technical · light = human/reassurance.
   Rule: never two bands of the same value in a row (enforced by how the
   components are wired). overflow:clip cuts off the ghosts.                */
.band{position:relative;overflow:clip}
.band--light{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink,#1A2433)}
.band--dark{background:var(--navy-band);color:var(--txt-d)}
.band--deep{background:var(--navy-deep);color:var(--txt-d)}
.band--dark h1,.band--dark h2,.band--dark h3,.band--dark h4,
.band--deep h1,.band--deep h2,.band--deep h3,.band--deep h4{color:#fff}

/* ---- waves between dark↔light switches -----------------------------------
   The wave fill = the color of the section that FOLLOWS.
   Inverted switch: style="transform:scaleY(-1)" + fill of the next color. */
.wave{position:relative;display:block;width:100%;
  height:clamp(48px,6vw,90px);z-index:3;margin-bottom:-1px;line-height:0}
.wave+.band,.wave+section{margin-top:-1px}
.wave svg{display:block;width:100%;height:100%}

/* ---- ghost layer — one family per section --------------------------------
   Opacity 3.8% / 5.5%: it should be FELT, not read. aria-hidden required.
   Always clipped by the container (.band has overflow:clip). Never under text. */

/* ghost TYPE — the word */
.ghost{position:absolute;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.05em;line-height:.9;
  font-size:clamp(72px,11vw,200px);white-space:nowrap;pointer-events:none;
  user-select:none;z-index:0;will-change:transform;
  font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif}
.ghost--d{color:rgba(255,255,255,.038)}
.ghost--l{color:rgba(10,37,64,.055)}
/* positive offsets -> the word stays fully inside the section, no cropping */
.ghost--tl{top:.1em;left:0}
.ghost--br{bottom:.1em;right:0}
.ghost--bl{bottom:.1em;left:0}
.ghost--tr{top:.1em;right:0}

/* ghost MARK — the oversized symbol (outline only, ≥25% outside the frame) */
.gmark{position:absolute;pointer-events:none;user-select:none;z-index:0;
  width:clamp(320px,46vw,720px);height:auto;aspect-ratio:1;
  fill:none;stroke-width:1.25;will-change:transform}
.gmark--d{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.052)}
.gmark--l{stroke:rgba(10,37,64,.07)}

/* ghost LINES — technical linework (dark technical sections). mask required. */
.glines{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(70% 60% at 50% 50%,#000,transparent 75%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(70% 60% at 50% 50%,#000,transparent 75%)}

/* the section's real content sits above the layer */
.band>.wrap,.band>.container{position:relative;z-index:2}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ghost,.gmark{transform:none!important}
}

/* ---- data band under the hero --------------------------------------------
   5 dense columns, deepest background, ~64px. The data in green mono.        */
.strip{background:var(--navy-deep);border-top:1px solid var(--line-d);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-d);position:relative;z-index:4}
.strip__in{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  max-width:var(--wrap-w);margin:0 auto}
.strip__c{padding:18px 22px;border-right:1px solid var(--line-d)}
.strip__c:last-child{border-right:0}
.strip__k{font:600 9px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6C819B}
.strip__v{font:700 15px/1.25 'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;margin-top:7px;color:#fff}
.strip__v b,.strip__v .hi{color:var(--green-lift);font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:700}
.strip__v a{color:#fff;text-decoration:none}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.strip__v a:hover{color:var(--green-lift)}}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .strip__in{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .strip__c{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-d)}
  .strip__c:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
  .strip__c:last-child{grid-column:span 2}
}

/* ---- full-art services BENTO ---------------------------------------------
   Everything visible, SIZE encodes demand. grid-auto-flow:dense => changing
   a data-size recomposes the grid without gaps. overflow-x:clip required.    */
.svc{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);grid-auto-rows:minmax(150px,auto);
  gap:14px;grid-auto-flow:dense;overflow-x:clip;margin-top:var(--sp-block)}
.svc__c{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-card);overflow:hidden;display:block;
  text-decoration:none;color:#fff;isolation:isolate;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(15,42,74,.08);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
.svc__c[data-size="lg"]{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2}
.svc__c[data-size="md"]{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 1}
.svc__c[data-size="sm"]{grid-column:span 1;grid-row:span 1}
.svc__img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:-2;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.svc__c::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(6,20,35,.94) 0%,rgba(6,20,35,.72) 34%,
    rgba(6,20,35,.12) 72%,transparent 100%)}
.svc__b{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:18px;display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.svc__tag{font:600 8.5px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--green-lift);margin-bottom:2px}
.svc__t{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;color:#fff}
.svc__c[data-size="lg"] .svc__t{font-size:24px}
.svc__c[data-size="md"] .svc__t{font-size:17px}
.svc__c[data-size="sm"] .svc__t{font-size:14.5px}
.svc__d{font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#C6D6E8;max-width:38ch}
.svc__c[data-size="md"] .svc__d,.svc__c[data-size="sm"] .svc__d{display:none}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .svc__c:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 50px -18px rgba(6,20,35,.6)}
  .svc__c:hover .svc__img{transform:scale(1.06)}
}
.svc__c:active{transform:scale(.985)}
.svc__c:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--blue-lift);outline-offset:3px}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .svc{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .svc__c[data-size="lg"]{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 1;min-height:210px}
  .svc__c[data-size="md"]{grid-column:span 2}
  .svc__c[data-size="sm"]{grid-column:span 1}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  /* mobile: the first 3 cards are full-width feature rows, the rest 2-per-row (smaller) */
  .svc{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px}
  .svc__c[data-size]{grid-column:span 1;grid-row:span 1;min-height:146px}
  .svc__c:nth-child(-n+3){grid-column:span 2;min-height:194px}
  .svc__b{padding:13px}
  .svc__c:nth-child(-n+3) .svc__t{font-size:20px}
  .svc__c:nth-child(-n+3) .svc__d{display:block}
  .svc__c:nth-child(n+4) .svc__t{font-size:15px}
  .svc__c:nth-child(n+4) .svc__d{display:none}
  .svc__tag{font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.1em}
}

/* ---- pinned process — native position:sticky, no JS pinning --------------
   ⚠️ NO overflow:hidden/auto/clip-scrollable ancestor. body{overflow-x:clip}
   doesn't create a scroll container -> OK. The process section does NOT use
   .band (which clips): just band--dark + positioning via .proc-sec.           */
.proc-sec{position:relative;overflow:visible;background:#01163A}
.proc-sec>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.proc{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:60px;align-items:start;margin-top:var(--sp-block)}
.proc__l{position:sticky;top:96px;transition:opacity .5s ease}
.proc__l.is-out{opacity:0}
.proc__num{font:800 clamp(90px,11vw,150px)/1 'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.05em;
  padding-bottom:.08em;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#7FC4F5,#1288CE);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.proc__label{font:600 10px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6C819B;margin-top:12px}
.proc__steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.step{border:1px solid var(--line-d);border-radius:var(--r-card);padding:24px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.022);transition:background .35s,border-color .35s,opacity .45s}
.step.on{background:rgba(18,136,206,.10);border-color:rgba(79,179,237,.45)}
.step__n{font:700 11px/1 var(--mono);color:var(--blue-lift);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
.step__t{font-weight:600;font-size:18px;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:#fff;margin-top:8px}
.step__d{color:var(--txt-d);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:9px}
.step__chip{display:inline-block;margin-top:12px;font:600 10px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:var(--green-lift);background:rgba(87,185,74,.12);border:1px solid rgba(87,185,74,.28);
  border-radius:100px;padding:6px 10px}

/* DESKTOP: "pinned reveal" process — EACH step takes a full screen, the big
   number stays pinned centered, the centered step is sharp, the others faded. */
@media(min-width:901px){
  .proc{grid-template-columns:.78fr 1.22fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,96px);align-items:start;margin-top:0}
  .proc__l{position:sticky;top:0;height:100dvh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;margin:0}
  .proc__num{font-size:clamp(150px,17vw,268px)}
  .proc__label{font-size:12px;margin-top:18px}
  .proc__steps{gap:0}
  .step{min-height:100dvh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
    border:0;border-radius:0;background:transparent!important;padding:0;opacity:.24}
  .step.on{opacity:1}
  .step--end{min-height:0}                 /* ghost: no empty screen on desktop */
  .step__n{font-size:14px}
  .step__t{font-size:clamp(40px,4.4vw,62px);margin-top:16px;letter-spacing:-.028em;line-height:1.02}
  .step__d{font-size:clamp(17px,1.6vw,22px);max-width:40ch;margin-top:20px}
  .step__chip{margin-top:28px;font-size:12px;padding:9px 15px}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  /* like desktop: free-floating number pinned top-left, one full-screen step
     at a time, section-by-section scrolling. No box. */
  .proc{display:block;position:relative}
  .proc__l{position:sticky;top:84px;z-index:5;margin:0;pointer-events:none;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
  .proc__num{font-size:clamp(72px,24vw,124px)}
  .proc__label{font-size:11px;margin-top:4px}
  .proc__steps{display:block;position:relative}
  /* each step is pinned centered: the content doesn't scroll upward,
     it crossfades in place -> it fades out before reaching the number. */
  .step{position:sticky;top:0;min-height:100dvh;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
    border:0;border-radius:0;background:transparent!important;padding:0;
    opacity:0;transition:opacity .55s ease}
  .step.on{opacity:1;animation:procFromBelow .5s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)}
  .proc.rev .step.on{animation-name:procFromAbove}   /* scroll up -> the text fades downward */
  .step--end{min-height:55dvh}             /* shortened ghost: the next section arrives sooner */
  .step__n{font-size:12px}
  .step__t{font-size:clamp(30px,8vw,44px);margin-top:12px;line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.02em}
  .step__d{font-size:clamp(16px,4.4vw,19px);margin-top:14px;max-width:34ch}
  .step__chip{margin-top:20px}
}

/* static LA map — background of the process component, pinned while the
   numbers/steps scroll over it. Sticky without taking up flow. */
.proc-bg{position:sticky;top:0;height:100dvh;margin-bottom:-100dvh;z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;overflow:clip;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0,#000 16%,#000 84%,transparent 100%);
          mask:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0,#000 16%,#000 84%,transparent 100%)}
.proc-bg picture{position:absolute;inset:0}
.proc-bg img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;opacity:.55}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .step{opacity:1!important;transition:none} }

/* directional entrance: scroll down -> the element fades upward;
   scroll up (.rev) -> the element fades downward (rewind, mirror effect). */
@keyframes procFromBelow{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@keyframes procFromAbove{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-10px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
/* the number + label (the text leads, the digit follows by a hair) */
.proc__num.flip,.proc__label.flip{animation:procFromBelow .42s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);animation-delay:.06s}
.proc.rev .proc__num.flip,.proc.rev .proc__label.flip{animation-name:procFromAbove}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .proc__num.flip,.proc__label.flip,.step.on{animation:none!important}
}

/* process intro (lead): white title, compact, little space before the pin */
.proc-lead{max-width:640px}
.proc-lead h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,44px);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.08;margin:16px 0 12px}
.proc-lead p{color:var(--txt-d);font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;max-width:52ch}
.proc-lead__cta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}
@media(min-width:901px){
  .proc-sec{padding-top:clamp(56px,8vh,96px);padding-bottom:0}
  .proc-lead{margin-bottom:clamp(8px,3vh,28px)}
}

/* ---- "What you get" bento — fills the emptiest section ------------------- */
.bento{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);grid-auto-rows:minmax(112px,auto);
  gap:14px;margin-top:var(--sp-block)}
.bx{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line-l);border-radius:var(--r-card);padding:20px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(15,42,74,.05);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.bx--photo{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2;padding:0;border-color:transparent}
.bx--photo img,.bx--photo picture{width:100%;height:100%;display:block}
.bx--photo img{object-fit:cover}
.bx--stat{grid-column:span 2;background:var(--navy-band);border-color:transparent;color:#fff}
.bx--wide{grid-column:span 2}
.bx--dark{background:var(--navy-800);border-color:transparent;color:#fff}
.bx__k{font:600 9px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#93A7BE}
.big{font:800 clamp(40px,5vw,64px)/.86 'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.045em;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#7FC4F5,#1288CE);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.big small{font-size:.32em;font-weight:600;-webkit-text-fill-color:#93A7BE;letter-spacing:0}
.bx__lab{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--txt-l);line-height:1.45}
.bx--stat .bx__lab,.bx--dark .bx__lab{color:#A9BDD4}
.bx__list{list-style:none;margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px}
.bx__list li{display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--txt-l);line-height:1.4}
.bx__list li svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--green-ink);flex:none;margin-top:1px}
.bdg{font:600 9.5px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.06em;padding:8px 10px;border-radius:6px;
  background:rgba(87,185,74,.14);color:var(--green-lift);border:1px solid rgba(87,185,74,.3)}
.bx__badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:10px}
/* ghost watermark icons behind the stat cards (kept below content) */
.bx__k,.bx .big,.bx__lab,.bx__list,.bx__mq{position:relative;z-index:1}
.bx__ghost{position:absolute;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;line-height:0}
.bx__ghost svg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
/* street-map texture behind the "typical response" stat (cf. section process) */
.bx__map{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.bx__map img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:1}
.bx--stat .bx__ghost{right:42px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);opacity:.13}
.bx--stat .bx__ghost img{height:352px;width:auto;display:block;filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}
.bx--icon .bx__ghost{right:18px;top:18px;width:92px;opacity:.08;color:var(--navy)}
.bx--icon .bx__ghost svg{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
/* certifications: auto-scrolling logo carousel (replaces the badge chips) */
.bx--cert{justify-content:center;gap:16px}
.bx__mq{overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent)}
.bx__mqrow{display:flex;align-items:center;width:max-content;animation:bxmq 20s linear infinite}
.bx__mqrow>*{margin-right:34px;flex:none}
.bx__mqrow img{height:28px;width:auto;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);opacity:.7}
.bx__ct{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font:600 11px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.12em;color:#B7C8DC;white-space:nowrap}
.bx__ctmap{height:26px;width:auto;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);opacity:.7}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.bx--cert:hover .bx__mqrow{animation-play-state:paused}}
@keyframes bxmq{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.bx__mqrow{animation:none}}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .bento{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .bx--photo{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 1;min-height:200px}
  .bx--stat,.bx--wide{grid-column:span 2}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .bento{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .bx--photo,.bx--stat,.bx--wide{grid-column:span 1}
}

/* ---- certifications + commitments marquee -------------------------- */
.mq{background:var(--navy-deep);border-top:1px solid var(--line-d);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-d);
  padding:15px 0;overflow:hidden;position:relative;z-index:4}
.mq::before,.mq::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:110px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none}
.mq::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--navy-deep),transparent)}
.mq::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--navy-deep),transparent)}
.mq__t{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:mqslide 42s linear infinite}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.mq:hover .mq__t{animation-play-state:paused}}
.mq__i{font:600 11px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7E95B0;
  padding:0 26px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;white-space:nowrap}
.mq__i::after{content:"";width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue)}
@keyframes mqslide{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.mq__t{animation:none}}

/* ---- "Every job includes" now spans the full bento row (cert carousel pulled out) */
.bx--full{grid-column:1/-1}
.bx--full .bx__list{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 34px;margin-top:14px}
.bx--full .bx__list li{flex:1 1 240px;font-size:14px}
@media(max-width:640px){.bx--full .bx__list li{flex:1 1 100%}}

/* ---- CERTIFICATIONS — full-bleed marquee band (edge-to-edge, light) -------
   Transparent so the section's oversized "CERTIFIED" ghost reads continuously
   behind both the checklist and this carousel. */
.certband{background:transparent;padding:22px 0 30px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;z-index:2;margin-top:26px}
/* the CERTIFIED ghost straddles the checklist row AND the carousel below, anchored right */
#whatyouget .ghost--br{font-size:clamp(75px,12vw,190px);bottom:0;right:0;left:auto}
.certband__lead{text-align:center;font:600 10px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#8494A6;margin-bottom:18px}
.certband__mq{overflow:hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent)}
.certband__t{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:certmq 45s linear infinite}
.certband__g{display:flex;align-items:center}
.certband__g>*{margin-right:clamp(30px,4.5vw,58px);flex:none}
.certband__l{height:30px;width:auto;filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.8}
.certband__ct{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font:600 12px/1 var(--mono);
  letter-spacing:.12em;color:#5A6B82;white-space:nowrap}
.certband__ctmap{height:26px;width:auto;filter:brightness(0);opacity:.5}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.certband:hover .certband__t{animation-play-state:paused}}
@keyframes certmq{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.certband__t{animation:none}}
@media(max-width:640px){.certband{padding:20px 0}.certband__l{height:26px}}

/* ---- comparison: dark panel to make the white column pop
   Lives inside #why (shared with the sliders) -> only the comparison block
   is darkened, not the whole section. The white .cmp2 card pops on the dark.     */
#why .cmpwrap{background:var(--navy-band);border-radius:22px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(30px,5vw,58px) clamp(20px,4vw,46px);margin-top:var(--sp-block)}
#why .cmpwrap .cmp-h h3{color:#fff}
#why .cmpwrap .cmp-h p{color:var(--txt-d)}
#why .cmpwrap .cmp2{box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7);border-top:3px solid var(--blue)}

/* ghost mark in the service heroes (.shero): content above the layer */
.shero>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.shero .photo{z-index:0}

.au-hero>.wrap,.wc-hero>.wrap,.co-hero>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.au-hero-bg,.wc-hero-bg{z-index:0}

/* light sections carrying a decorative ghost mark */
.secghost{position:relative;overflow:clip}
.secghost>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* ---- "Who we work with": 50/50 split-screen (PM dark / Government light) -- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;overflow:clip;padding:0;margin-bottom:-1px}
.split__half{position:relative;isolation:isolate;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;text-align:center;padding:clamp(64px,7vh,100px) clamp(24px,4vw,60px) 86px;
  min-height:100vh;background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat}
.split__half--dark{color:var(--txt-d);background-color:var(--navy-band);
  background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,17,30,.66),rgba(6,17,30,.9)),var(--bg,none)}
.split__half--light{color:#1A2433;background-color:var(--paper);
  background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(244,247,251,.80),rgba(244,247,251,.93)),var(--bg,none)}
.split__icon{width:94px;height:94px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:24px;border:1px solid}
.split__icon svg{width:38px;height:38px;stroke-width:1.5}
.split__half--dark .split__icon{border-color:rgba(79,157,249,.5);background:rgba(30,111,224,.12);color:var(--blue-lift);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(30,111,224,.06),0 0 44px -6px rgba(79,157,249,.55)}
.split__half--light .split__icon{border-color:rgba(87,185,74,.5);background:rgba(87,185,74,.1);color:var(--green-ink);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(87,185,74,.06),0 0 44px -6px rgba(87,185,74,.45)}
.split__k{font:600 12px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px}
.split__half--dark .split__k{color:var(--blue-lift)}
.split__half--light .split__k{color:var(--green-ink)}
.split__h{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,3.3vw,44px);
  letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.06;margin:0 0 18px}
.split__half--dark .split__h{color:#fff}
.split__half--light .split__h{color:var(--navy)}
.split__p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;max-width:34ch;margin:0 0 28px}
.split__half--dark .split__p{color:var(--txt-d)}
.split__half--light .split__p{color:#5A6B82}
.split__btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;
  padding:15px 26px;border-radius:100px;transition:transform .12s var(--ease),background .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.split__btn svg{width:17px;height:17px}
.split__half--dark .split__btn{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);color:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--blue-lift)}
.split__half--light .split__btn{background:var(--green);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 26px -8px rgba(87,185,74,.6)}
.split__btn:active{transform:scale(.975)}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .split__half--dark .split__btn:hover{background:rgba(79,157,249,.16)}
  .split__half--light .split__btn:hover{background:var(--green-dark)}
}
.split__list{list-style:none;margin:34px 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:14px 24px;text-align:left;width:100%;max-width:430px}
.split__list li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500}
.split__list li svg{width:19px;height:19px;flex:none}
.split__half--dark .split__list li{color:#DCE6F2}
.split__half--dark .split__list li svg{color:var(--blue-lift)}
.split__half--light .split__list li{color:var(--navy)}
.split__half--light .split__list li svg{color:var(--green)}
.split__foot{position:absolute;left:clamp(24px,4vw,60px);right:clamp(24px,4vw,60px);bottom:0;
  padding:20px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600}
.split__half--dark .split__foot{border-top:1px solid var(--line-d);color:#AFC0D4}
.split__half--light .split__foot{border-top:1px solid var(--line-l);color:#5A6B82}
.split__foot svg{width:17px;height:17px}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .split__half{min-height:auto;padding:56px 24px 48px}
  .split__foot{position:static;margin-top:30px;left:auto;right:auto;padding:18px 0 0;
    border-top:1px solid;border-color:inherit}
  .split__list{max-width:360px;margin-inline:auto}
}

/* ---- certification band (grey logos, the 4 certs picked by Alex) -- */
.certbar{background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-l);padding:22px 24px;position:relative;z-index:4}
.certbar__in{max-width:var(--wrap-w);margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:clamp(22px,4vw,52px);flex-wrap:wrap}
.certbar__k{font:600 10px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8496AD;white-space:nowrap}
.certbar img{height:34px;width:auto;opacity:.7;filter:grayscale(1);transition:opacity .3s var(--ease)}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.certbar img:hover{opacity:1}}
.certbar__ct{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font:700 13px/1 'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;
  color:var(--navy);opacity:.72}
.certbar__ct img{height:26px;opacity:.9;filter:none}
@media(max-width:560px){.certbar{padding:18px 16px}.certbar img{height:27px}.certbar__k{display:none}}

/* ---- editorial art direction: situations (numbered grid) + process (timeline) ---- */
.duo{background:var(--paper)}
.duo__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;gap:clamp(40px,5.5vw,84px);align-items:start}
/* left column: "When to call us" + situations grid */
.duo__eyebrow{font:600 11px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-ink)}
.duo__title{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(38px,4.6vw,66px);
  letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1;color:var(--navy);margin:14px 0 0}
.duo__lead{display:flex;gap:40px;align-items:flex-start;margin-top:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.duo__lead p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink2,#5A6B82);max-width:34ch;margin:0}
.duo__rule{flex:1;min-width:120px;height:1px;background:var(--line-l);margin-top:14px}
.sitcards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--line-l);
  border-left:1px solid var(--line-l);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:32px}
.sitcard{padding:22px 20px 26px;border-right:1px solid var(--line-l);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-l);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}
.sitcard__top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.sitcard__n{font:700 13px/1 var(--mono);color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:.06em}
.sitcard__chk{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--blue);color:var(--blue);
  display:grid;place-items:center}
.sitcard__chk svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke-width:2.4}
.sitcard p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.5;color:#2B3648;margin:0}
/* right column: "Everything handled" timeline */
.duo__col--r{padding-top:6px}
.ptime{list-style:none;margin:30px 0 0;padding:0}
.ptime li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px auto 1fr;gap:14px 18px;align-items:start;position:relative;
  padding-bottom:34px}
.ptime li:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.ptime__ico{width:44px;height:44px;color:var(--blue);display:grid;place-items:center;position:relative}
.ptime__ico svg{width:30px;height:30px;stroke-width:1.4}
.ptime li:not(:last-child) .ptime__ico::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:50px;left:50%;
  width:0;height:calc(100% + 34px - 50px + 6px);border-left:2px dotted var(--line-l);transform:translateX(-1px)}
.ptime__n{font:700 15px/44px var(--mono);color:var(--blue);border-bottom:2px solid var(--blue);height:44px;align-self:start}
.ptime__b{align-self:center;padding:2px 0}
.ptime__t{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16.5px;color:var(--navy);margin:0}
.ptime__d{font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink2,#5A6B82);margin:5px 0 0;max-width:40ch}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .duo__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .sitcards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:520px){ .sitcards{grid-template-columns:1fr} }

/* ---- full-width before/after ---------------------------------------------- */
.ba-full{position:relative;margin-top:var(--sp-block);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 46px 100px -44px rgba(10,37,64,.55)}
.ba-full .ba-frame{width:100%;height:auto;min-height:0;aspect-ratio:16/9}
@media(max-width:700px){.ba-full .ba-frame{aspect-ratio:4/5}}
