/* ==========================================================================
   SENTINALTECH (PTY) LTD — MASTER EDITORIAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   Aesthetic: Warm Linen Canvas (#F7F5EE), High-Contrast Carbon Typography (#121212),
   Crisp Hairline Borders (#E2DDD3), Pill Controls, Smooth Micro-Interactions
   Fonts: Plus Jakarta Sans (Display) + Inter (Body/UI) + JetBrains Mono (Meta)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Fonts loaded via HTML <link rel="preconnect"> tags per Master Directive Rule 5 */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & ROOT VARIABLES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  color-scheme: light;

  /* Palette: Warm Linen, Cream, & Inks */
  --bg-primary: #F7F5EE;
  --bg-secondary: #EFECE3;
  --bg-canvas: #F7F5EE;
  --bg-canvas-subtle: #EFECE3;
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-surface-elevated: #FAF8F5;
  --bg-glass: rgba(247, 245, 238, 0.94);
  --bg-glass-card: #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-primary: #121212;
  --text-secondary: #42403A;
  --text-muted: #76736B;
  --text-faint: #9E9A91;
  --text-inverse: #FFFFFF;
  --ink-primary: #121212;
  --ink-secondary: #42403A;
  --ink-muted: #76736B;
  --ink-faint: #9E9A91;

  /* Hairlines & Boundaries */
  --border-subtle: #E2DDD3;
  --border-medium: #CEC8BC;
  --border-hover: #121212;
  --border-hairline: #E2DDD3;
  --border-mid: #CEC8BC;
  --border-dark: #121212;
  /* Accents & States: Deep Ink Navy */
  --accent-cyan: #121212;
  --accent-cyan-light: #2A2824;
  --accent-blue: #1E3A8A;
  --accent-pill: #121212;
  --accent-pill-hover: #262420;
  --accent-emerald: #1E3A8A;
  --accent-emerald-light: #1E3A8A;
  --accent-emerald-bg: #EEF2F6;
  --border-emerald: #CBD5E1;

  /* Typography Stacks */
  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Metrics & Radii */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-pad: 2rem;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-xl: 20px;
  --radius-card: 14px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Shadows & Motion */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.08);
  --shadow-hover: 0 12px 30px rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.06);

  --transition-fast: 160ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 260ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 280ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. GLOBAL RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

img, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: inherit;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.25rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; }

p {
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Clean High-Contrast Display Text */
.text-gradient-cyan,
.text-gradient-emerald {
  color: var(--ink-primary) !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-pad);
  padding-right: var(--container-pad);
  position: relative;
}

.section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.hairline {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-hairline);
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. BADGES & KICKERS
   ========================================================================== */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-cyan {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.badge-emerald {
  background: var(--accent-emerald-bg);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-emerald);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. BUTTONS (PILL CONTROLS)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-pill);
  color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-pill-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.12);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas-subtle);
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-emerald {
  background-color: var(--ink-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-primary);
}

.btn-emerald:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-pill-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background-color: rgba(247, 245, 238, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.brand-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.brand-name span {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 1px;
  background-color: var(--ink-primary);
  transition: width 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  padding: 0.4rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HERO SECTION (CENTERED & EDITORIAL)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0 5rem;
}

.hero-centered {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-kicker-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-kicker-rule {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--ink-faint);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-title-accent {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Trust & Compliance Ribbon */
.hero-trust-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.hero-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-trust-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--ink-faint);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.hero-trust-verify {
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SECTION HEADERS & GENERAL GRIDS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. CARDS & CAPABILITIES (THE WHITE HAIRLINE CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  color: inherit;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.card-highlight-cyan {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.card-highlight-cyan:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.card-highlight-emerald {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.card-highlight-emerald:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
}

/* Services Grid */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.service-card-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--ink-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-link-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-link-text .arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-link-text .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Compact variant for subpages/teasers */
.services-grid-compact {
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card--compact {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem;
}

.service-card--compact .service-card-top {
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.service-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.service-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* Feature Checklists */
.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.feature-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald-bg);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. PRODUCT SHOWCASE (AUTOCATER)
   ========================================================================== */
.product-banner-card,
.product-spotlight {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 2.75rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.product-banner-card:hover,
.product-spotlight:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.product-banner-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.product-avatar-img {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas-subtle);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.product-banner-tag-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.product-pill-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

.product-live-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-emerald-light);
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-emerald);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald-light);
}

.product-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.product-banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

.product-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. STATUTORY DOSSIER & COMPLIANCE TABLES
   ========================================================================== */
.bbee-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.bbee-badge-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.bbee-level-huge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.bbee-points {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.bbee-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.bbee-table td {
  padding: 0.85rem 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

.bbee-table td:last-child {
  text-align: right;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

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

/* Trust Strip */
.trust-strip {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas-subtle);
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.trust-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.trust-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. FORMS & INPUT CONTROLS
   ========================================================================== */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.06);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

/* Custom Select Component */
.custom-select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  user-select: none;
}

.custom-select-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  padding-right: 3rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 50px;
}

.custom-select-trigger:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.custom-select-wrapper.open .custom-select-trigger {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.06);
}

.custom-select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.25rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.custom-select-wrapper.open .custom-select-arrow {
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}

.custom-select-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 999;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  max-height: 280px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.custom-select-wrapper.open .custom-select-dropdown {
  display: flex;
}

.custom-select-option {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.custom-select-option:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas-subtle);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.custom-select-option.selected {
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas-subtle);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.custom-select-option.selected::after {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. CTA STRIP & FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-strip {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas);
}

.cta-inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding: 5rem 0 3rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas-subtle);
}

/* Option A: Curated 2-Pane Split Footer */
.footer-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand-pane {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-brand-pane p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  max-width: 440px;
}

.footer-contact-channel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

.footer-contact-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-contact-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 1px;
  background-color: var(--ink-primary);
  transition: width 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.footer-contact-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-reg-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
  font-weight: 500;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.footer-nav-pane {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-nav-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Identical Animated Underline as Top Navbar */
.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.footer-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 1px;
  background-color: var(--ink-primary);
  transition: width 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.footer-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   14. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid, .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .bbee-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --container-pad: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }

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

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .services-grid, .trust-grid, .bbee-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-nav-pane {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .product-banner-card, .product-spotlight {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .product-banner-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}