/* ============================================================
   Veridian Public — Stylesheet
   Verification. Continuity. Compliance.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --color-deep-navy: #061B3A;
  --color-gov-blue: #0B356D;
  --color-gov-blue-hover: #0a2d5d;
  --color-veridian-green: #2E7D32;
  --color-bright-green: #4CAF50;
  --color-soft-blue-gray: #F3F7FA;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-charcoal: #1C2633;
  --color-text-muted: #5B6775;
  --color-border-gray: #D8E0E8;
  --color-amber: #B7791F;

  --font-sans: "Inter", "Public Sans", "Source Sans 3", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --max-w: 1180px;
  --max-w-narrow: 880px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(6, 27, 58, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(6, 27, 58, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(6, 27, 58, 0.12);

  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;

  --transition: 180ms ease;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-charcoal);
  background: var(--color-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

a {
  color: var(--color-gov-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
a:hover { color: var(--color-veridian-green); }
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-bright-green);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 0.5em;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }

p { margin: 0 0 1em; }

ul { padding-left: 1.25em; }
li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }

/* ---------- Skip link ---------- */

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--color-deep-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  z-index: 1000;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; color: var(--color-white); }

/* ---------- Layout helpers ---------- */

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--max-w-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

section { padding: 72px 0; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { section { padding: 48px 0; } }

.section-soft { background: var(--color-soft-blue-gray); }
.section-dark { background: var(--color-deep-navy); color: var(--color-white); }
.section-dark h1, .section-dark h2, .section-dark h3 { color: var(--color-white); }
.section-dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-veridian-green);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--color-bright-green); }

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-lead {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
}
.section-dark .section-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(216, 224, 232, 0.7),
    0 4px 14px rgba(6, 27, 58, 0.04);
}
/* Thin gradient accent stripe along the very top of the header */
.site-header::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B356D 0%, #2E7D32 55%, #4CAF50 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 78px;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-top: 3px;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  transition: opacity 180ms ease;
}
.brand:hover { color: var(--color-deep-navy); opacity: 0.85; }

.brand-mark {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 260ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.brand:hover .brand-mark {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.brand-text { line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  display: block;
}
.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 5px;
  display: block;
}
.brand-tagline .sep {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 6px;
  color: var(--color-veridian-green);
  font-weight: 800;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
.main-nav a {
  color: var(--color-text-charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 180ms ease, background 180ms ease;
}
.main-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gov-blue);
  background: rgba(11, 53, 109, 0.045);
}
.main-nav a.active {
  color: var(--color-gov-blue);
  background: rgba(11, 53, 109, 0.06);
}
/* Subtle green underline indicator under the active nav item */
.main-nav a.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-veridian-green);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Discreet secondary client-login text link, flush to the right edge of the
   nav with a clear horizontal gap separating it from the primary nav items.
   The parent .header-inner uses justify-content: space-between, so the nav
   (and this pill as its last child) is already at the right border. */
.main-nav .nav-client-login {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-left: 28px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease, background 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}
.main-nav .nav-client-login:hover {
  color: var(--color-gov-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-gov-blue);
  background: rgba(11, 53, 109, 0.04);
}
.main-nav .nav-client-login.active {
  color: var(--color-gov-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-gov-blue);
  background: rgba(11, 53, 109, 0.06);
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  background: var(--color-white);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-toggle svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--color-deep-navy); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .main-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: none;
  }
  .main-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .main-nav a {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
  .main-nav .nav-client-login {
    margin: 8px 0 4px;
    text-align: center;
    align-self: stretch;
  }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */

.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-gov-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-gov-blue);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-gov-blue-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gov-blue-hover);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-green {
  background: var(--color-veridian-green);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-veridian-green);
}
.btn-green:hover {
  background: #266b29;
  border-color: #266b29;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-gov-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-gov-blue);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--color-gov-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-ghost-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.btn-ghost-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.btn-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */

.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061B3A 0%, #0B356D 60%, #144a8c 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 96px 0 88px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(76,175,80,0.18) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(76,175,80,0.10) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero { padding: 64px 0; }
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero .hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(76,175,80,0.15);
  color: #B7E5BB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,175,80,0.4);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ---------- Page hero (interior pages) ---------- */

.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061B3A 0%, #0B356D 60%, #163C7A 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 64px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Uniform height across all interior page heroes (Solutions, Platform, Services,
     Citizens, Public Law, Partners, About). Flex centering keeps short content
     vertically centered when min-height kicks in. */
  min-height: 440px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.page-hero > .container { width: 100%; }
.page-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%, rgba(76,175,80,0.16) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 92%, rgba(76,175,80,0.10) 0%, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; }
.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.35rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.page-hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.page-hero .lead {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.page-hero .hero-tag {
  background: rgba(76,175,80,0.16);
  color: #B7E5BB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,175,80,0.40);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.page-hero .btn-row { margin-top: 20px; }

/* Two-column variant: hero copy left, animated infographic right */
.page-hero.has-visual .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-hero.has-visual .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
}
.page-hero .hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.page-hero .hero-visual svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  max-width: 440px;
  max-height: 300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Citation strip used on Public Law pages — appears in a light section below
   the hero. Dark-on-light variant; legacy dark variant kept for inline overrides. */
.citation-strip {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  color: var(--color-text-charcoal);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) { .citation-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .citation-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.citation-strip div { line-height: 1.35; }
.citation-strip .k {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.citation-strip a { color: var(--color-veridian-green); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-hero .hero-visual svg { max-width: 380px; max-height: 260px; }
}

/* Shared infographic motion keyframes (used by Solutions / Platform / Services heroes) */
@keyframes ph-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 0.85; }
}
@keyframes ph-flow {
  0%   { stroke-dashoffset: 0;  opacity: 0; }
  20%  { opacity: 1; }
  80%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: -40; opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes ph-fade-up {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  60%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes ph-orbit {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes ph-packet {
  0%   { offset-distance: 0%;   opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { offset-distance: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .page-hero .hero-visual * { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- Banner stripe ---------- */

.banner-stripe {
  background: var(--color-veridian-green);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.banner-stripe h2 { color: var(--color-white); }
.banner-stripe p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.banner-stripe .btn-ghost-light { margin-top: 18px; }
.banner-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .banner-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Card grids ---------- */

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 22px;
}
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gov-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
}
.card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-soft-blue-gray);
  color: var(--color-gov-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.card-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.card-icon-green {
  background: rgba(46,125,50,0.10);
  color: var(--color-veridian-green);
}

/* ---------- Bullet lists ---------- */

.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.check-list li {
  padding-left: 32px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-charcoal);
}
.check-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 6px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(46,125,50,0.15) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%232E7D32' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/12px no-repeat;
}

.section-dark .check-list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.section-dark .check-list li::before {
  background-color: rgba(76,175,80,0.20);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%234CAF50' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ---------- Callout box ---------- */

.callout {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-veridian-green);
  background: var(--color-soft-blue-gray);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: 28px 0;
  color: var(--color-text-charcoal);
}
.callout strong { color: var(--color-deep-navy); }

.callout-warning {
  border-left-color: var(--color-amber);
  background: #FFF8E6;
}

/* ---------- Two-column content ---------- */

.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.split-narrow {
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .split, .split-narrow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

/* ---------- Stack diagram ---------- */

.stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
}
.stack-layer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-soft-blue-gray);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gov-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
}
.stack-layer .stack-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gov-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stack-layer-veridian {
  background: rgba(46,125,50,0.08);
  border-left-color: var(--color-veridian-green);
}
.stack-layer-veridian .stack-num { background: var(--color-veridian-green); }

/* ---------- Stats / value row ---------- */

.value-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .value-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.value-row .card { text-align: left; }

/* ---------- Trust badges ---------- */

.trust-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .trust-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.trust-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.trust-card .card-icon { margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.trust-card-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.trust-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */

.faq {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-white);
}
.faq details {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
}
.faq details:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.faq summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 20px 56px 20px 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 24px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-gov-blue);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gov-blue);
  transform: translateY(-70%) rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.faq details[open] summary::after {
  transform: translateY(-30%) rotate(-135deg);
}
.faq details > div {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.faq details > div p { margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Final CTA ---------- */

.final-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061B3A 0%, #0B356D 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 72px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.final-cta h2 { color: var(--color-white); max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 18px; }
.final-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 28px; font-size: 1.08rem; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */

.form-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-card { padding: 24px; }
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.form-grid .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.field label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
}
.field label .req { color: var(--color-veridian-green); margin-left: 2px; }

.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-text-charcoal);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gov-blue);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.field .help {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.form-actions { margin-top: 24px; }
.form-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ---------- Disclaimer ---------- */

.disclaimer {
  background: var(--color-soft-blue-gray);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 32px 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   Pillar deep-dive (homepage interactive section)
   ============================================================ */
.pillar-deep { background: var(--color-white); padding: 80px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray); }
.pillar-deep .pd-head { text-align: center; max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto 36px; }
.pillar-deep .pd-head h2 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.pillar-deep .pd-head p  { color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0; }
.pillar-deep .pd-hint {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  background: rgba(46,125,50,0.10);
  color: #1F5C22;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.pillar-deep .pd-hint svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* Tab tiles */
.pd-tabs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .pd-tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 420px) { .pd-tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Solutions has 7 areas — force them to share a single row above the detail
   panel at full width, then wrap responsively at narrower viewports. */
#solutions .pd-tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(7, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 10px; }
#solutions .pd-tab { padding: 14px 10px; }
#solutions .pd-tab h3 { font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.2; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { #solutions .pd-tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; } #solutions .pd-tab { padding: 18px 14px; } #solutions .pd-tab h3 { font-size: 0.92rem; } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { #solutions .pd-tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 420px)  { #solutions .pd-tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.pd-tab {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 18px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, background 220ms ease;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.pd-tab:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-veridian-green);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(6, 27, 58, 0.08);
}
.pd-tab.active {
  border-color: var(--color-veridian-green);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(46,125,50,0.04) 0%, rgba(76,175,80,0.10) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(46,125,50,0.18);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pd-tab.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(46,125,50,0.04) 0%, rgba(76,175,80,0.10) 100%);
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--color-veridian-green);
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--color-veridian-green);
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}
.pd-tab .ic {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11,53,109,0.08), rgba(46,125,50,0.14));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-veridian-green);
}
.pd-tab.active .ic { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B356D, #2E7D32); color: #fff; }
.pd-tab .ic svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.pd-tab h3 {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.pd-tab .pd-tab-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Detail panels (only one visible at a time) */
.pd-panels { position: relative; }
.pd-panel {
  display: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FBFD 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-veridian-green);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 36px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 27, 58, 0.08);
  animation: pd-fade-in 320ms ease;
}
.pd-panel.active { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 36px; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .pd-panel.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .pd-panel { padding: 24px 22px; } }

@keyframes pd-fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.pd-panel .pd-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-veridian-green);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pd-panel .pd-num .n {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B356D, #2E7D32);
  color: #fff;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.pd-panel h3 { font-size: 1.55rem; margin: 0 0 14px; color: var(--color-deep-navy); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.pd-panel .lead { color: var(--color-text-charcoal); font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.55; }
.pd-panel h4 {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
}
.pd-panel ul.pd-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 18px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .pd-panel ul.pd-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pd-panel ul.pd-list li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-charcoal);
  padding-left: 22px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.pd-panel ul.pd-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 6px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(46,125,50,0.18) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%232E7D32' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/9px no-repeat;
}

/* Animated infographic frame */
.pd-graphic {
  width: 100%; height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3F7FA 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  padding: 18px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.pd-graphic svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* Pillar-specific animations */
@keyframes pd-flow {
  0%   { offset-distance: 0%;   opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { offset-distance: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes pd-record-flow {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0);   opacity: 0; }
  15%  { opacity: 1; }
  85%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateX(180px); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes pd-pulse-ring {
  0%   { r: 30; opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { r: 100; opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes pd-lane-flow {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0);   opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateX(320px); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes pd-timeline-pop {
  0%   { transform: scale(0); opacity: 0; }
  20%  { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
  30%  { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
}

.pd-dot     { animation: pd-record-flow 3.6s linear infinite; }
.pd-dot.d2  { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
.pd-dot.d3  { animation-delay: 1.8s; }
.pd-dot.d4  { animation-delay: 2.7s; }
.pd-ring    { animation: pd-pulse-ring 2.4s ease-out infinite; }
.pd-ring.r2 { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.pd-ring.r3 { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
.pd-lane    { animation: pd-lane-flow 4s linear infinite; }
.pd-lane.l2 { animation-delay: 1.3s; }
.pd-lane.l3 { animation-delay: 2.6s; }
.pd-stamp   { transform-origin: center; animation: pd-timeline-pop 6s ease infinite; }
.pd-stamp.s2 { animation-delay: 1.0s; }
.pd-stamp.s3 { animation-delay: 2.0s; }
.pd-stamp.s4 { animation-delay: 3.0s; }
.pd-stamp.s5 { animation-delay: 4.0s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pd-dot, .pd-ring, .pd-lane, .pd-stamp { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------- Slogan band (above footer, site-wide) ---------- */
.slogan-band {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F3F7FA 100%);
  padding: 64px 0 56px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
}
.slogan-band .container { max-width: 880px; }
.slogan-band .slogan-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-veridian-green);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.slogan-band .slogan-words {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.slogan-band .slogan-words em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-veridian-green);
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 14px;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.slogan-band .slogan-tagline {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */

.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-deep-navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  padding: 56px 0 28px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.footer-brand .brand-name { color: var(--color-white); }
.footer-brand .brand-tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.footer-brand p {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  max-width: 320px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-col a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--color-white); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding-top: 22px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.footer-bottom .footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--color-white); }

/* ---------- Misc utilities ---------- */

.muted { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.lead { font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border-gray);
  border: 0;
  margin: 48px 0;
}

.tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--color-soft-blue-gray);
  color: var(--color-gov-blue);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   Homepage enhancements
   ============================================================ */

/* Trust strip inside the hero ("Built for ...") */
.hero-trust {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px 28px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-trust .label {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.hero-trust .audience {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.hero-trust .audience::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bright-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: 16px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.hero-scroll svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; animation: scrollBob 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes scrollBob {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.7; }
  50%     { transform: translateY(4px); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Stats strip directly under hero */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  padding: 36px 0;
}
.stats-strip-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .stats-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; } }
.stat-cell {
  padding: 0 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
}
.stat-cell:last-child { border-right: none; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .stat-cell { border-right: none; } }
.stat-cell .v {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-cell .v .unit {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-veridian-green);
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.stat-cell .k {
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* "How we partner" 3-step visual */
.steps-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) { .steps-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.step-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}
.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(6,27,58,0.10);
  border-color: var(--color-gov-blue);
}
.step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px; left: 26px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B356D 0%, #4CAF50 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11,53,109,0.20);
}
.step-card h3 {
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.step-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.97rem; }
.step-card .step-meta {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--color-border-gray);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.step-card .step-meta strong { color: var(--color-deep-navy); }

/* Featured pull-quote */
.feature-quote {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061B3A 0%, #0B356D 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 72px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-quote::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 20%, rgba(76,175,80,0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 88%, rgba(76,175,80,0.08) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.feature-quote .container { position: relative; max-width: 920px; text-align: center; }
.feature-quote .marks {
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--color-bright-green);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.feature-quote blockquote {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 860px;
}
.feature-quote .cite {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.feature-quote .cite strong { color: #fff; }

/* Polished final CTA */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061B3A 0%, #0B356D 50%, #144A8C 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 88px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(76,175,80,0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 75%, rgba(76,175,80,0.10) 0%, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band .container { position: relative; text-align: center; max-width: 820px; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); }
.cta-band .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); margin-bottom: 32px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.cta-band .actions { display: inline-flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.cta-band .small-note {
  margin-top: 28px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

/* Hero polish */
.hero { position: relative; }
.hero h1 + .hero-lead { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hero-tag svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; vertical-align: -1px; margin-right: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   Pass 1 — Verification-specialist positioning
   ============================================================ */

/* Image placeholder — swap for <img src="..."> later */
.photo-placeholder {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11,53,109,0.40) 0%, rgba(46,125,50,0.32) 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0 8px, rgba(255,255,255,0) 8px 16px);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(6,27,58,0.32);
}
.photo-placeholder.dark {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11,53,109,0.08) 0%, rgba(46,125,50,0.08) 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(11,53,109,0.04) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(11,53,109,0.25);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.photo-placeholder .ph-inner { padding: 24px 28px; max-width: 90%; }
.photo-placeholder .ph-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.photo-placeholder .ph-label {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.photo-placeholder .ph-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
/* === Related-page link card — for prominent in-page cross-references ===
   Looks like a button, behaves like a button, but reads like a card.
   Designed for dark hero backgrounds; light-bg variant below. */
.related-link-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 14px 22px 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(76,175,80,0.14);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(76,175,80,0.55);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  max-width: 540px;
}
.related-link-card:hover, .related-link-card:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(76,175,80,0.24);
  border-color: #4CAF50;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  color: #fff;
  outline: none;
}
.related-link-card .rl-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4CAF50 0%, #2E7D32 100%);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.related-link-card .rl-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.related-link-card .rl-text {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.3;
  flex: 1; min-width: 0;
}
.related-link-card .rl-text .rl-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  color: #B7E5BB;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.related-link-card .rl-text .rl-title {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.related-link-card .rl-text .rl-sub {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.related-link-card .rl-arrow {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #B7E5BB;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, color 220ms ease;
}
.related-link-card:hover .rl-arrow,
.related-link-card:focus-visible .rl-arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Light-background variant */
.related-link-card.light {
  background: rgba(46,125,50,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(46,125,50,0.40);
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(6,27,58,0.06);
}
.related-link-card.light:hover {
  background: rgba(46,125,50,0.10);
  border-color: var(--color-veridian-green);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(6,27,58,0.10);
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
}
.related-link-card.light .rl-text .rl-eyebrow { color: var(--color-veridian-green); }
.related-link-card.light .rl-text .rl-title  { color: var(--color-deep-navy); }
.related-link-card.light .rl-text .rl-sub    { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.related-link-card.light .rl-arrow           { color: var(--color-veridian-green); }


/* === Dual-benefit section: For Government / For Citizens =============
   Two parallel panels with a soft connector. Designed to stay light and
   institutional — no heavy gradients, restrained color, airy spacing. */
.dual-benefit { background: var(--color-white); padding: 84px 0; }
.dual-benefit .section-title { text-align: center; }
.dual-benefit .section-lead {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 760px;
}
.dual-benefit .eyebrow {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.dual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .dual-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
}

.benefit-panel {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
}
.benefit-panel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 27, 58, 0.08);
}
.benefit-panel.gov:hover     { border-color: var(--color-gov-blue); }
.benefit-panel.citizen:hover { border-color: var(--color-veridian-green); }

.benefit-head { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.benefit-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.benefit-panel.gov     .benefit-eyebrow { background: rgba(11,53,109,0.10); color: var(--color-gov-blue); }
.benefit-panel.citizen .benefit-eyebrow { background: rgba(46,125,50,0.12); color: var(--color-veridian-green); }

.benefit-panel h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.benefit-tagline {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.benefit-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; flex-grow: 1; }
.benefit-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  align-items: start;
}
.benefit-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.benefit-list .bx {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.benefit-panel.gov     .benefit-list .bx { background: rgba(11,53,109,0.08);  color: var(--color-gov-blue); }
.benefit-panel.citizen .benefit-list .bx { background: rgba(46,125,50,0.10); color: var(--color-veridian-green); }
.benefit-list .bx svg  { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.benefit-list strong   { display: block; color: var(--color-deep-navy); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.benefit-list span     { display: block; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-top: 2px; line-height: 1.45; }

.benefit-stat {
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--color-soft-blue-gray);
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;
}
.benefit-panel.citizen .benefit-stat { background: rgba(46,125,50,0.06); }
.benefit-stat .v {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.benefit-panel.gov     .benefit-stat .v { color: var(--color-gov-blue); }
.benefit-panel.citizen .benefit-stat .v { color: var(--color-veridian-green); }
.benefit-stat .k { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.4; }

/* Center connector — a vertical pill with the brand mark */
.dual-connector {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .dual-connector { display: none; } }
.dual-connector::before, .dual-connector::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,53,109,0.18), rgba(46,125,50,0.18));
}
.dual-connector::before { top: 0;       bottom: 60%; }
.dual-connector::after  { top: 60%;     bottom: 0; }
.dual-connector .mark {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(6,27,58,0.10);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.dual-connector .label {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 90px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* === Hero infographic (replaces photo) ============================== */
.hero-graphic {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 50px rgba(6, 27, 58, 0.40),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) inset;
  background: transparent;
}
.hero-graphic-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Flow dots animation — verifies "work flows through the system" */
@keyframes hgFlow {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 0; }
  12%  { opacity: 1; }
  88%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(65px); opacity: 0; }
}
.flow-dot {
  animation: hgFlow 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.flow-dot.d-a { animation-delay: 0s;    }
.flow-dot.d-b { animation-delay: 0.65s; }
.flow-dot.d-c { animation-delay: 1.30s; }
.flow-dot.d-d { animation-delay: 1.95s; }
.flow-dot.d-e { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
.flow-dot.d-f { animation-delay: 0.97s; }
.flow-dot.d-g { animation-delay: 1.62s; }
.flow-dot.d-h { animation-delay: 2.27s; }

/* Subtle pulse on the Veridian focal card */
@keyframes hgVeridianPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.55; }
  50%      { opacity: 0.85; }
}
.veridian-halo { animation: hgVeridianPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* Respect motion preferences */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .flow-dot, .veridian-halo { animation: none; }
  .flow-dot { opacity: 0.85; }
}

/* Floating credential card overlaid on the hero photo */
.cred-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -22px;
  right: -8px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(6,27,58,0.25);
  max-width: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .cred-card { position: static; max-width: none; margin-top: 18px; } }
.cred-card .cred-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
  color: var(--color-veridian-green);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.cred-card .cred-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.cred-card .cred-body strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.cred-card .cred-body p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 5-pillar verification value strip */
.value-strip {
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
}
.value-strip-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.value-strip-head .eyebrow { color: var(--color-veridian-green); }
.value-strip-head h2 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.value-strip-head p { color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0 auto; max-width: 680px; }
.pillar-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .pillar-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .pillar-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 420px)  { .pillar-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pillar {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 22px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}
.pillar:hover { background: var(--color-soft-blue-gray); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.pillar .ico {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11,53,109,0.10) 0%, rgba(46,125,50,0.14) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-veridian-green);
}
.pillar .ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.pillar h3 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.pillar p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Verification Coverage Matrix */
.coverage-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .coverage-matrix { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .coverage-matrix { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.cov-tile {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}
.cov-tile:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-veridian-green);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.cov-tile .check {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 14px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-veridian-green);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.cov-tile .check svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.cov-tile .cov-num {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.cov-tile h3 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin: 6px 0 6px;
  color: var(--color-deep-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  padding-right: 22px;
}
.cov-tile p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.coverage-claim {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,125,50,0.12) 0%, rgba(76,175,80,0.10) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.30);
  color: #1F5C22;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.coverage-claim::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-veridian-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(46,125,50,0.18);
}