/* ==========================================================================
   VERATO GROUP ENTERPRISE DESIGN SYSTEM v2.0
   Positioning: Software Engineering & AI Consulting
   Aesthetic: Technical Sophistication • Engineering Precision • High Conversion
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Surface & Base Palette */
  --v-bg: #060A0D;
  --v-elevated: #080E12;
  --v-surface: #0C1318;
  --v-panel: #101920;
  --v-deep: #040608;
  --v-card: #0C1318;
  
  /* Text & Typography */
  --v-text: #F5F7F8;
  --v-muted: #9AA6B2;
  --v-subtle: #687680;
  
  /* Accent & Interactive States */
  --v-accent: #35C9E8;
  --v-accent-h: #5BD6EF;
  --v-accent-glow: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.18);
  --v-warm: #4ECCA3;
  
  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --v-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  --v-border-strong: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.20);
  --v-border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  
  /* Radii */
  --v-radius-sm: 6px;
  --v-radius: 10px;
  --v-radius-lg: 12px;
  --v-radius-xl: 22px;
  
  /* Fonts */
  --v-font: "Inter", "Plus Jakarta Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --v-display: "Space Grotesk", "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif;
  --v-mono: "SFMono-Regular", Consolas, "Liberation Mono", Menlo, monospace;
  
  /* Layout Dimensions */
  --v-header: 78px;
  --v-max: 1240px;
  --v-max-prose: 640px;
  --v-ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  
  /* Spacing (8px base) */
  --v-space-1: 0.25rem;
  --v-space-2: 0.5rem;
  --v-space-3: 0.75rem;
  --v-space-4: 1rem;
  --v-space-5: 1.5rem;
  --v-space-6: 2rem;
  --v-space-8: 3rem;
  --v-space-10: 4rem;
  --v-space-12: 5rem;
  --v-space-15: 7.5rem;
  --v-space-20: 10rem;
  
  /* Type Scale */
  --v-type-h1: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  --v-type-h2: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  --v-type-h3: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  --v-type-lead: clamp(1.125rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  --v-type-body: 0.9375rem;
  --v-type-caption: 0.8125rem;
  --v-type-eyebrow: 0.6875rem;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body.verato-theme {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--v-text);
  font-family: var(--v-font);
  font-size: var(--v-type-body);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  line-height: 1.65;
  background-color: var(--v-bg);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -10%, rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.09), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #070A0D 0%, #0B1015 50%, #070A0D 100%);
  background-size: auto, 48px 48px, 48px 48px, auto;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.verato-theme.is-nav-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

body.verato-theme a {
  color: var(--v-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--v-ease);
}

body.verato-theme a:hover {
  color: var(--v-accent-h);
}

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

.v-skip {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--v-accent);
  color: #040608;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-skip:focus {
  left: 1rem;
  top: 1rem;
}

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--v-type-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--v-type-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--v-type-h3); }

p {
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Typography utilities */
.v-type-display {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: var(--v-type-h1);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.v-lead {
  font-size: var(--v-type-lead);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  max-width: var(--v-max-prose);
}

.v-subhead {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: var(--v-type-h3);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.v-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: var(--v-type-eyebrow);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-5);
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.v-wrap {
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--v-max));
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-inline: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .v-wrap {
    padding-inline: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .v-wrap {
    padding-inline: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .v-wrap {
    padding-inline: 3rem;
  }
}

/* Buttons & CTAs */
.v-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--v-font);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--v-ease);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.v-btn--primary {
  background: var(--v-accent);
  color: #040608 !important;
  border-color: var(--v-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.25);
}

.v-btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--v-accent-h);
  border-color: var(--v-accent-h);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.38);
}

.v-btn--secondary,
.v-btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--v-text) !important;
  border-color: var(--v-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.v-btn--secondary:hover,
.v-btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.v-btn--outline-accent {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--v-accent) !important;
  border-color: var(--v-border-strong);
}

.v-btn--outline-accent:hover {
  background: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--v-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.v-btn--sm {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.v-btn-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & MEGA-MENU NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.v-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 13, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(6, 10, 13, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--v-border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.admin-bar .v-header { top: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 782px) {
  .admin-bar .v-header { top: 46px; }
}

.v-header__bar {
  height: var(--v-header);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.v-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--v-max));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.v-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: opacity 0.2s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-logo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 130px;
  display: block;
}

/* Navigation Links & Dropdowns */
.v-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.v-nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.v-nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--v-muted) !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--v-ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.v-nav-link:hover,
.v-nav-link.is-active,
.v-nav-item.is-open .v-nav-link {
  color: var(--v-text) !important;
}

.v-nav-link .v-nav__chev {
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  border-right: 4px solid transparent;
  border-top: 5px solid currentColor;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-nav-item.is-open .v-nav__chev {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Mega-Menu Panel */
.v-mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  width: 760px;
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--v-ease);
  z-index: 1010;
}

.v-nav-item.is-open .v-mega-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.v-mega-col__title {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-mega-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.v-mega-item a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--v-text) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-mega-item a strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v-text);
  transition: color 0.2s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-mega-item a span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.v-mega-item a:hover strong {
  color: var(--v-accent);
}

.v-mega-item a:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Nav Actions Right */
.v-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.v-nav-roofing {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--v-muted) !important;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-nav-roofing:hover {
  color: var(--v-text) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.v-nav-talk {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--v-text) !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
}

.v-nav-talk:hover {
  color: var(--v-accent) !important;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.v-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--v-text);
}

.v-menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  margin: 4px 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--v-ease);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .v-nav { display: none; }
  .v-menu-toggle { display: block; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE DRAWER NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.v-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: visibility 0.3s;
}

.v-drawer.is-open {
  visibility: visible;
}

.v-drawer__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 6, 8, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-drawer.is-open .v-drawer__backdrop {
  opacity: 1;
}

.v-drawer__panel {
  position: relative;
  margin-left: auto;
  width: min(85vw, 360px);
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-drawer.is-open .v-drawer__panel {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.v-drawer__panel a {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--v-text) !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.v-drawer__section-title {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION & LIVE NODE VISUALIZATION
   ========================================================================== */
.v-hero-enterprise {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: calc(var(--v-header) + var(--v-space-12));
  padding-bottom: var(--v-space-12);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.v-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--v-space-8);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .v-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: var(--v-space-10);
  }
}

.v-hero-content {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.v-hero-title {
  font-size: var(--v-type-h1);
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-5);
}

.v-hero-desc {
  font-size: var(--v-type-lead);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-6);
}

.v-consult-hint {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
}

.v-consult-hint a {
  color: var(--v-accent);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.v-hero-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
}

.v-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
}

.v-trust-item svg {
  color: var(--v-accent);
}

/* Architectural Visualization Node Box */
.v-hero-viz {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(16, 22, 29, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.1);
}

.v-viz-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
}

.v-viz-title {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-muted);
}

.v-viz-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--v-warm);
}

.v-viz-status::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--v-warm);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--v-warm);
}

.v-node-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  position: relative;
}

.v-node {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(7, 10, 13, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-node:hover {
  border-color: var(--v-border-strong);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.v-node-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.v-node-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-sm);
  background: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.1);
  color: var(--v-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.v-node-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v-text);
}

.v-node-type {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
}

.v-node-connector {
  width: 2px;
  height: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--v-accent) 0%, rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.2) 100%);
  margin-left: 2rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROOF STRIP (03)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-proof-strip {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  background: var(--v-elevated);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

.v-proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .v-proof-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.v-proof-card {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
}

.v-proof-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.v-proof-card span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROBLEM -> SOLUTION SECTION (04)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-section-editorial {
  padding: var(--v-space-15) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.v-section-header {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-8);
}

.v-section-title {
  font-size: var(--v-type-h2);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-4);
}

.v-problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .v-problem-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.v-problem-card {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-problem-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--v-border-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.v-problem-tag {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FF8A8A;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-problem-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.v-problem-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.v-solution-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(78, 204, 163, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(78, 204, 163, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #E2FFF4;
}

.v-solution-pill svg {
  color: var(--v-warm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES GRID (05)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .v-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .v-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.v-service-card {
  background: var(--v-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--v-ease);
  position: relative;
}

.v-service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.08), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.v-service-num {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.v-service-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.v-service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v-accent) !important;
}

.v-service-link:hover {
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW VERATO WORKS (07)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .v-process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.v-process-step {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.v-process-num {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-process-step h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.v-process-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED & EDITORIAL CASE STUDIES (06, 10)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-featured-case {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .v-featured-case {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
}

.v-case-media {
  background: var(--v-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.v-case-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.v-case-body h3 {
  font-size: var(--v-type-h2);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.v-case-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.v-case-mini-step strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.v-case-mini-step p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TECHNOLOGY MATRIX (08)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-tech-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .v-tech-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.v-tech-col {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
}

.v-tech-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.v-tech-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.v-tech-list li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY VERATO DIFFERENTIATION (11)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .v-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.v-why-card {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
}

.v-why-card svg {
  color: var(--v-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.v-why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.v-why-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIGHTS / BLOG PREVIEWS (13)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .v-insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.v-insight-card {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-insight-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--v-border-strong);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.v-insight-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.v-insight-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.v-insight-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.v-insight-card h3 a {
  color: var(--v-text) !important;
}

.v-insight-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--v-accent) !important;
}

.v-insight-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CORPORATE SISTER BRAND (15)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-companies-module {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--v-surface) 0%, #0D1217 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  margin: 5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.v-companies-text {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.v-companies-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.v-companies-text p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENTERPRISE FOOTER (16)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-footer-enterprise {
  background: var(--v-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  padding: 6.5rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.v-footer-grid-5 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .v-footer-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .v-footer-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.v-footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.v-footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.v-footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--v-muted) !important;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--v-accent) !important;
}

.v-footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--v-subtle);
}

.v-footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.v-footer-legal a {
  color: var(--v-subtle) !important;
}

.v-footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--v-text) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MULTI-STEP LEAD QUALIFICATION FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.v-multi-form-wrap {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.v-form-progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.v-step-pill {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.v-step-pill.is-active {
  color: var(--v-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .v-options-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.v-opt-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: rgba(7, 10, 13, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-opt-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.4);
}

.v-opt-card input[type="radio"],
.v-opt-card input[type="checkbox"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v-opt-card.is-selected {
  background: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--v-accent);
}

.v-opt-card strong {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
}

.v-form-field {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.v-form-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.v-form-field input,
.v-form-field textarea,
.v-form-field select {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(7, 10, 13, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  color: var(--v-text);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--v-font);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-form-field input:focus,
.v-form-field textarea:focus,
.v-form-field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--v-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.15);
}

/* Animations */
.v-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--v-ease), transform 0.6s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .v-reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VERATO WORK & CASE STUDIES REDESIGN v2.0
   Editorial Layouts, Visual Variety, Process Diagrams, Proof Architecture
   ========================================================================== */

/* Work Hero */
.v-hero-work {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--v-bg);
  min-height: 440px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.v-work-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  background-position: center center;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black, transparent 80%);
}

.v-work-hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5vw, 68px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.v-work-hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.22rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.v-btn-scroll {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.3);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-btn-scroll:hover {
  background: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--v-accent);
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* Filter Navigation Bar */
.v-work-filter-bar {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--v-header);
  z-index: 40;
  background: rgba(7, 10, 13, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.v-filter-pill-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.v-filter-pill {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--v-ease);
  font-family: var(--v-font);
}

.v-filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.4);
  color: var(--v-text);
}

.v-filter-pill.is-active {
  background: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--v-accent);
  color: var(--v-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.15);
}

/* Case Stream & Asymmetric Entries */
.v-case-stream {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
}

.v-case-entry {
  position: relative;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.v-case-entry.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Flagship 12-Column Split (42% Left / 58% Right) */
.v-case-split-12 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4.8fr 7.2fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .v-case-split-12 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.v-case-title {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.v-case-subhead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.v-case-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.v-case-meta-box {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.v-meta-key {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--v-subtle);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.v-meta-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.v-case-tech-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.v-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
}

.v-case-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.v-case-media-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  background: var(--v-surface);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--v-ease), border-color 0.4s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-case-media-frame:hover {
  transform: scale(1.015);
  border-color: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.35);
}

.v-case-svg-ui {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.v-media-glow-cyan {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.08);
}

.v-case-outcome-bar {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .v-case-outcome-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

.v-outcome-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--v-subtle);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.v-outcome-value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Alternating Layout (Left Media / Right Content) */
.v-case-grid-alt {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5.5fr 6.5fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .v-case-grid-alt {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.v-case-structured-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  background: var(--v-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.v-struct-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.v-struct-item p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Reverse Layout (Left Story / Right Process Diagram) */
.v-case-grid-reverse {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 6fr 6fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .v-case-grid-reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.v-narrative-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.v-flow-step {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--v-accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--v-radius) var(--v-radius) 0;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
}

.v-flow-step strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.v-flow-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Process Comparison Diagram */
.v-process-diagram-card {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.v-diagram-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.v-diagram-tag {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

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

.v-process-compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .v-process-compare {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.v-process-track {
  background: var(--v-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.15rem;
}

.v-track-badge {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.v-badge-cyan {
  color: var(--v-accent);
}

.v-node-chain {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.v-pnode {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.v-pnode--manual {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  color: #F87171;
}

.v-pnode--auto {
  background: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.25);
  color: var(--v-accent);
}

.v-pnode--human {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  color: #FBBF24;
}

.v-pnode--done {
  background: rgba(78, 204, 163, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(78, 204, 163, 0.3);
  color: var(--v-warm);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-parrow {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--v-subtle);
  line-height: 1;
}

.v-diagram-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
}

/* Wide Platform Project Layout */
.v-case-wide-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.v-capability-row {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .v-capability-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .v-capability-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.v-cap-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-cap-text {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Behind the Work / Principles (Typography-Driven Grid) */
.v-principles-typography-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .v-principles-typography-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .v-principles-typography-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.v-principle-item {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--v-border);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.v-principle-num {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.v-principle-title {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v-text);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.v-principle-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Technology Strip Grid */
.v-stack-strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .v-stack-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .v-stack-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.v-stack-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.v-stack-category {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-stack-items {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Case Study Detail View */
.v-hero-case-detail {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: var(--v-bg);
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

.v-case-detail-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black, transparent 80%);
}

.v-case-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.v-case-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--v-accent);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.v-case-detail-h1 {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v-text);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.v-case-detail-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--v-muted);
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.v-case-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .v-case-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.v-case-meta-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--v-subtle);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.v-case-meta-value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
}

.v-case-detail-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 8fr 4fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .v-case-detail-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.v-case-main-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.v-detail-block h2 {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.v-detail-block p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.v-lead-detail {
  font-size: 1.18rem !important;
  color: var(--v-text) !important;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.v-detail-subhead {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
}

.v-detail-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.v-detail-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.v-detail-list svg {
  color: var(--v-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.v-arch-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.v-arch-card {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
}

.v-arch-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.v-arch-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--v-accent);
}

.v-arch-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.v-decision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.v-decision-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}

.v-decision-card svg {
  color: var(--v-warm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.v-decision-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.v-outcome-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .v-outcome-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.v-outcome-card {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.v-outcome-num {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.v-outcome-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.v-case-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--v-header) + 1.5rem);
}

.v-sidebar-card {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.v-sidebar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--v-display);
}

.v-tech-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.v-tech-chip {
  background: var(--v-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
}

.v-related-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.v-related-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-sm);
  background: var(--v-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
  color: var(--v-text);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-related-links a:hover {
  border-color: var(--v-accent);
  color: var(--v-accent);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.v-sidebar-cta {
  background: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.v-sidebar-cta h4 {
  color: var(--v-text);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.v-sidebar-cta p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.v-next-case-band {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.v-next-case-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.v-next-case-inner h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0.25rem 0;
}

.v-next-case-inner p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Consultation Card */
.v-consult-card {
  background: var(--v-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.v-consult-title {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 42px);
  color: var(--v-text);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.v-consult-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--v-muted);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.v-consult-fallback {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
}

.v-consult-fallback a {
  color: var(--v-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM HOMEPAGE REDESIGN — NEW COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero credibility row */
.v-hero-cred {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  margin-top: var(--v-space-8);
  padding-top: var(--v-space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
  font-size: var(--v-type-caption);
  color: var(--v-subtle);
}

.v-hero-cred span:not(.v-hero-cred__dot) {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.v-hero-cred__dot {
  opacity: 0.35;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Hero product mockup */
.v-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.v-hero-viz-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10% -5%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.v-hero-mockup {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 115%;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.v-hero-mockup img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .v-hero-mockup {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    transform-origin: center center;
  }
}

/* Slim proof bar */
.v-proof-bar {
  padding: var(--v-space-5) 0;
  background: var(--v-elevated);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

.v-proof-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-subtle);
  text-align: center;
}

.v-proof-bar__item strong {
  color: var(--v-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-proof-bar__sep {
  opacity: 0.3;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Transformation grid */
.v-transform-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--v-border);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.v-transform-cell {
  background: var(--v-card);
  padding: var(--v-space-6) var(--v-space-5);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--v-space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .v-transform-cell {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--v-space-6);
  }
}

.v-transform-before,
.v-transform-after {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.v-transform-label {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-transform-before .v-transform-label {
  color: #FF8A8A;
}

.v-transform-after .v-transform-label {
  color: var(--v-warm);
}

.v-transform-before p,
.v-transform-after p {
  font-size: var(--v-type-body);
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.v-transform-arrow {
  display: none;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .v-transform-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Flagship case study */
.v-case-flagship {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--v-space-8);
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--v-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-xl);
  padding: var(--v-space-6);
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .v-case-flagship {
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    padding: var(--v-space-8);
    gap: var(--v-space-10);
  }
}

.v-case-flagship__media {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.v-case-flagship__media .v-hero-viz-glow {
  inset: -15%;
}

.v-case-flagship__media img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.v-case-flagship__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--v-space-4);
}

.v-case-flagship__body h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.v-case-flagship__lead {
  font-size: var(--v-type-body);
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.v-case-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.v-case-chip {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--v-accent);
}

.v-case-metrics {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--v-space-5);
  padding: var(--v-space-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
}

.v-case-metric strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.v-case-metric span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--v-subtle);
}

/* Service icons */
.v-service-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-4);
  color: var(--v-accent);
}

.v-service-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

/* Selected work link */
.v-work-teaser {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--v-space-5);
  padding: var(--v-space-6) var(--v-space-8);
  background: var(--v-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
}

.v-work-teaser p {
  font-size: var(--v-type-body);
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Horizontal process rail */
.v-process-rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--v-space-5);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .v-process-rail {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: var(--v-space-4);
    position: relative;
  }

  .v-process-rail::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.1rem;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--v-border-strong), transparent);
    z-index: 0;
  }
}

.v-process-rail__step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .v-process-rail__step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: var(--v-space-4);
    text-align: left;
    padding-bottom: var(--v-space-4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
  }

  .v-process-rail__step:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
}

.v-process-rail__num {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--v-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border-strong);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .v-process-rail__num {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}

.v-process-rail__step h4 {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.v-process-rail__step p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Ownership block */
.v-ownership-block {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.v-ownership-block__statement {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-6);
}

.v-ownership-checklist {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--v-space-4) var(--v-space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-6);
}

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

.v-ownership-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: var(--v-type-body);
  color: var(--v-text);
}

.v-ownership-check svg {
  color: var(--v-warm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.v-ownership-support {
  font-size: var(--v-type-body);
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Editorial insights */
.v-insight-card {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: var(--v-space-6) 0;
}

.v-insight-card:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

.v-insight-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.v-insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .v-insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--v-space-6);
  }

  .v-insight-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
    padding: var(--v-space-6);
  }

  .v-insight-card:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  }
}

.v-insight-meta {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-subtle);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-3);
}

/* CTA band */
.v-cta-band {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: var(--v-space-12) var(--v-space-8);
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--v-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border-strong);
}

.v-cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 0%, rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v-cta-band__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.v-cta-band h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-4);
}

.v-cta-band .v-lead {
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-6);
  max-width: 540px;
}

.v-cta-band__note {
  font-size: var(--v-type-caption);
  color: var(--v-subtle);
  margin-top: var(--v-space-5);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Footer brand tagline */
.v-footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-5);
}

.v-footer-brand .v-logo img {
  max-width: 140px;
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-4);
}

/* Section band modifier */
.v-section-band {
  background: var(--v-elevated);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG EDITORIAL — PAGE HERO, GRID, CARDS, SINGLE POST
   ========================================================================== */

.v-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: calc(var(--v-header) + var(--v-space-12));
  padding-bottom: var(--v-space-10);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--v-bg);
}

.v-page-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 0%, black, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 0%, black, transparent 75%);
}

.v-page-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.v-page-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--v-space-5);
}

.v-page-hero__lead {
  font-size: var(--v-type-lead);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0;
}

.v-blog-index {
  padding: var(--v-space-10) 0 var(--v-space-15);
}

.v-blog-filter-bar {
  padding: var(--v-space-4) 0 var(--v-space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-8);
}

.v-blog-filter-bar.is-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--v-header);
  z-index: 40;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 13, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-8);
}

.v-blog-section-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--v-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-6);
}

.v-blog-section-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--v-text);
}

.v-blog-section-head a {
  font-size: var(--v-type-caption);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v-accent) !important;
}

.v-blog-feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--v-space-8);
  align-items: stretch;
  background: var(--v-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-xl);
  padding: var(--v-space-6);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-10);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .v-blog-feature {
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    padding: var(--v-space-8);
    gap: var(--v-space-10);
  }
}

.v-blog-feature__media {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  min-height: 220px;
}

.v-blog-feature__media .v-thumb {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;
}

.v-blog-feature__media .v-blog-card__img {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-blog-feature__media:hover .v-blog-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.v-blog-feature__glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -15%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.v-blog-feature__body {
  padding: var(--v-space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .v-blog-feature__body {
    padding: var(--v-space-8);
  }
}

.v-blog-feature__title {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--v-space-4);
}

.v-blog-feature__title a {
  color: var(--v-text) !important;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-blog-feature__title a:hover {
  color: var(--v-accent) !important;
}

.v-blog-feature__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--v-type-body);
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 var(--v-space-5);
}

.v-blog-feature__cta {
  font-size: var(--v-type-caption);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v-accent) !important;
}

.v-blog-feature__cta:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.v-blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

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

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

.v-blog-grid--company {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .v-blog-grid--company {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.v-blog-card {
  background: var(--v-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--v-ease), transform 0.25s var(--v-ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-blog-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.v-blog-card.is-hidden {
  display: none;
}

.v-blog-card__link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  color: inherit !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.v-blog-card__media {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.v-blog-card__media .v-blog-card__img {
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-blog-card:hover .v-blog-card__media .v-blog-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.v-blog-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 24px;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.v-blog-card__title {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, 1.375rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-blog-card:hover .v-blog-card__title {
  color: var(--v-accent);
}

.v-blog-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
}

.v-blog-card__cta {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v-accent);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.v-thumb {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--v-panel);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.v-thumb img,
.v-blog-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.v-thumb--feature {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  min-height: 280px;
}

.v-thumb--single {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

.v-thumb--page {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--v-panel);
  color: var(--v-accent);
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.v-post-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-subtle);
  margin: 0;
}

.v-post-meta__cat {
  color: var(--v-accent);
}

.v-post-meta__sep {
  opacity: 0.45;
  user-select: none;
}

.v-post-meta time {
  color: var(--v-subtle);
}

.v-blog-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: var(--v-space-12);
}

/* Single post */
.v-article-hero {
  padding-top: calc(var(--v-header) + var(--v-space-12));
  padding-bottom: var(--v-space-6);
}

.v-article-hero__category {
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-4);
}

.v-article-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--v-space-4);
  max-width: 820px;
}

.v-article-hero__lead {
  font-size: var(--v-type-lead);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--v-space-5);
}

.v-article-hero__byline {
  font-size: var(--v-type-caption);
  color: var(--v-subtle);
  padding-bottom: var(--v-space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-6);
}

.v-article-hero__byline strong {
  color: var(--v-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.v-post-cover {
  margin-top: var(--v-space-6);
}

.v-post-cover .v-thumb {
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.v-post-cover .v-blog-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.v-article-body {
  padding-bottom: var(--v-space-10);
}

.v-prose {
  max-width: var(--v-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.v-prose--article {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.v-prose__body {
  font-size: var(--v-type-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--v-muted);
}

.v-prose__body h2,
.v-prose__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  color: var(--v-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.v-prose__body h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.v-prose__body h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.v-prose__body p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.v-prose__body a {
  color: var(--v-accent) !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.v-prose__body blockquote {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--v-accent);
  background: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.06);
  border-radius: 0 var(--v-radius) var(--v-radius) 0;
  color: var(--v-text);
  font-style: italic;
}

.v-prose__body ul,
.v-prose__body ol {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
}

.v-prose__body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.v-author-block {
  margin-top: var(--v-space-10);
  padding: var(--v-space-6);
  background: var(--v-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
}

.v-author-block__label {
  font-family: var(--v-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v-subtle);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-3);
}

.v-author-block__name {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--v-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--v-space-3);
}

.v-author-block__bio {
  font-size: var(--v-type-body);
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.v-post-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--v-space-4);
  margin-top: var(--v-space-8);
  padding-top: var(--v-space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border-subtle);
}

.v-related-section {
  padding: var(--v-space-10) 0 var(--v-space-15);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  background: var(--v-elevated);
}

.v-section--shell {
  padding: var(--v-space-10) 0;
}

.v-filter-entry.is-hidden {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERIOR PAGE UTILITIES — SHARED SHELL, LINKS, THANKS, BLOG HERO
   ========================================================================== */

.v-page-shell {
  padding-top: var(--v-space-10);
}

.v-hero-enterprise--compact {
  padding-bottom: var(--v-space-8);
}

.v-hero-enterprise--compact .v-hero-title {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.v-btn-row--center {
  justify-content: center;
}

.v-brand-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--v-space-6);
}

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

.v-service-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.v-faq-wrap {
  max-width: 840px;
}

.v-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.v-link-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

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

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

.v-link-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--v-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
  color: inherit !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--v-ease), transform 0.25s var(--v-ease);
}

.v-link-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(53, 201, 232, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.v-link-card strong {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
}

.v-link-card > span:last-child {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--v-muted);
}

.v-thanks-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

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

.v-thanks-step {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--v-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
}

.v-thanks-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--v-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--v-text);
}

.v-thanks-step p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--v-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.v-article-mid-cta {
  margin: var(--v-space-10) 0;
  padding: var(--v-space-6);
  background: var(--v-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  border-radius: var(--v-radius-lg);
}

.v-article-mid-cta__text {
  color: var(--v-muted);
  margin: 0 0 var(--v-space-4);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.v-search--page {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: var(--v-space-6);
  max-width: 520px;
}

.v-search--page input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--v-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
  background: var(--v-panel);
  color: var(--v-text);
}