/* ==========================================================================
   NGen Stylesheet
   Adhering to NGen Brand Guidelines (Tokens, Typography, Contrast & Layout)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('tokens.css?v=20261011d');

/* CSS Reset & Defaults */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 96px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: var(--ngen-font-body, Inter, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem; /* 18px reading comfort per brand guide */
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  background-color: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Accessibility: Skip Link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--ngen-midnight, #081b33);
  color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 9999;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}

.skip-link:hover { color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff); }

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 16px;
  outline: 3px solid var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

/* Accessible Focus States */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Typography Base */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--ngen-font-heading, Manrope, Inter, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif);
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.8vw, 3.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

p {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 65ch;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #334e68;
}

a {
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 0.22em;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, text-decoration-thickness 0.15s ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: #1e40af;
  text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
}

.change-section a:not(.btn) { color: var(--ngen-sky, #38bdf8); }
.change-section a:not(.btn):hover { color: #ffffff; }

/* Layout Container */
.container {
  width: min(100% - 3rem, 1200px);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    width: min(100% - 2rem, 1200px);
  }
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(247, 249, 252, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.1);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 84px;
}

.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

/* Navigation Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle:hover,
.nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-toggle {
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  color: currentColor;
}

.nav-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 290px;
  background-color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.12);
  padding: 8px;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: none;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
  .nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
  .nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:hover,
.dropdown-item:focus {
  background-color: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
}

.dropdown-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.dropdown-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.badge-pill {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
}

.nav-toggle svg {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--ngen-font-body, Inter, sans-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease, transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #1d4ed8;
  border-color: #1d4ed8;
  color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.05);
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  border-color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  border: 1px solid var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

.btn-ghost-light {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.btn-ghost-light:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
}

/* Section Containers */
section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

.section-tag-teal {
  background-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12);
  color: #0f766e;
}

.section-tag-amber {
  background-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.2);
  color: #8c5b05;
}

/* Typography Kickers (Clean headers instead of noisy badges) */
.section-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #486581;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section-header.text-center p {
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7f9fc 0%, #eef3f8 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.audience-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background-color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-sector-links {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero-sector-links a {
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.hero-sector-links a:hover {
  color: #1d4ed8;
}

.hero-card,
.proof-card {
  background: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.proof-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
}

.proof-card-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.proof-card-mark {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.proof-kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

.proof-task-title,
.proof-card-main-title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  margin: 2px 0 0;
}

.proof-status-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12);
  color: #0f766e;
}

/* Proof Card Pill Selector */
.proof-pill-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 18px 0 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.proof-pill {
  background: rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.1);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334e68;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.proof-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.proof-pill.is-active {
  background: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.proof-pill:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.proof-panels-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.proof-panel {
  display: none;
}

.proof-panel.is-active {
  display: block;
}

.proof-panel-top {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.proof-tool-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #0f766e;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.proof-tool-heading {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.proof-tool-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.proof-how-augments {
  background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ngen-innovation-teal, #14b8a6);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #0f766e;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.proof-how-augments strong {
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.proof-comparison {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 22px 0;
}

.proof-metric {
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.proof-metric-before {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.proof-metric-after {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
}

.proof-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.proof-metric-value {
  font-family: var(--ngen-font-heading, Manrope, sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
}

.proof-metric-after .proof-metric-value {
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

.proof-metric-unit {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
}

.proof-metric-note {
  font-size: 0.78125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.proof-metric-after .proof-metric-note {
  color: #0f766e;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.proof-metric-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.proof-card-footer {
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
}

.proof-verification {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.verification-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--ngen-innovation-teal, #14b8a6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.proof-checks {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.proof-checks li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #486581;
}

.proof-checks li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: var(--ngen-innovation-teal, #14b8a6);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-card-brand-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
}

.hero-card-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-card-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-card-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #486581;
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-principles-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hero-principles-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #334e68;
}

.check-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--ngen-innovation-teal, #14b8a6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Problem / Context Section (No AI Slop)
   ========================================================================== */
.reality-section {
  background-color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
}

.reality-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.comparison-box {
  background: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
}

.comparison-header {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.comparison-header.mistake {
  color: #b91c1c;
}

.comparison-header.ngen-way {
  color: #0f766e;
}

.comparison-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.comparison-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #334e68;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Live Demonstrators Section (#demos)
   ========================================================================== */
.demos-section {
  background-color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
}

.demos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.demo-card {
  background: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.demo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.demo-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.demo-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #0f766e;
  background-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.demo-stat-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.demo-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.demo-job {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #334e68;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.demo-augmentation {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ngen-innovation-teal, #14b8a6);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.demo-augmentation strong {
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.demo-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #627d98;
}

.demo-platform {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334e68;
}

.demos-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.demos-cta p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #627d98;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3-Stage Offerings Section
   ========================================================================== */
.offerings-section {
  background-color: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
}

.stages-grid,
.sequence-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  position: relative;
}

.sequence-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.step-marker-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.step-num-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--ngen-font-heading, Manrope, sans-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.15);
}

.sequence-step:nth-child(2) .step-num-circle {
  background: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

.step-connector-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  margin-left: 12px;
  margin-right: -16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stage-card,
.step-content-card {
  background: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.stage-card:hover,
.step-content-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.step-content-card.is-highlight {
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

.step-meta,
.stage-badge {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.step-phase-tag,
.stage-number {
  font-family: var(--ngen-font-heading, Manrope, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

.step-timing,
.stage-duration {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
}

.stage-card h3,
.step-content-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
}

.stage-summary,
.step-summary {
  font-size: 0.96875rem;
  color: #334e68;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.stage-deliverables,
.step-deliverables {
  background: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.stage-deliverables h4,
.step-deliverables h4 {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #486581;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.stage-deliverables ul,
.step-deliverables ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.stage-deliverables li,
.step-deliverables li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.stage-deliverables li::before,
.step-deliverables li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.step-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.stage-card .btn {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Change Management & People First (Crucial Section)
   ========================================================================== */
.change-section {
  background-color: var(--ngen-midnight, #081b33);
  color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
}

.change-section h2, 
.change-section h3 {
  color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
}

.change-section .lead {
  color: #bcccdc;
}

.change-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.change-card {
  background: rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.change-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--ngen-sky, #38bdf8);
}

.change-card h3 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1.375rem;
}

.change-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--ngen-sky, #38bdf8);
}

.change-card p {
  color: #bcccdc;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.change-cta {
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.change-cta p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.about-cta { margin-top: 32px; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.success-icon { display: block; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.back-top { color: #bcccdc; text-decoration: none; }
.back-top:hover { color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Long-Term Strategic Vision: Getting Ready for Agents
   ========================================================================== */
.vision-section {
  background-color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
}

.vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.readiness-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.pillar-card {
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #486581;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Audience Focus: Schools vs SMEs
   ========================================================================== */
.audience-section {
  background-color: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
}

.audience-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.audience-card {
  background: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.audience-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.audience-header-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0f766e;
}

.audience-header-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.audience-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.audience-card li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #334e68;
}

.audience-card li strong {
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section & Trust Guarantees
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  background-color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.principles-box {
  background: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px;
}

.principles-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.principles-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.principles-list li {
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
}

.principles-list li:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.principles-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.principles-list span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #486581;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Trust Bar */
.trust-bar {
  background-color: #eef3f8;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.06);
}

.trust-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334e68;
}

.trust-item::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--ngen-innovation-teal, #14b8a6);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact & Booking Form Section (Light Theme Lock)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
}

.contact-section h2 {
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
}

.contact-section .lead {
  color: #334e68;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info p {
  color: #486581;
}

.contact-guarantees {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.contact-guarantee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #334e68;
}

.contact-guarantee-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-guarantee-item span {
  display: block;
  color: #486581;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-guarantee-item svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--ngen-innovation-teal, #14b8a6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.privacy-notice-badge {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #334e68;
  line-height: 1.55;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.03);
}

.privacy-notice-badge strong {
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
}

/* Booking Card & Form Styles */
.booking-card {
  background: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
}

.booking-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
}

.booking-card-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
}

.booking-card-header p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #486581;
  margin: 0;
}

.booking-form {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
}

.required-mark {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  color: var(--ngen-integrity-navy, #102a43);
  font-family: var(--ngen-font-body, Inter, sans-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease, background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 100px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-group select option {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #102a43;
}

.form-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.5;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-checkbox input {
  margin-top: 3px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  accent-color: var(--ngen-progress-blue, #2563eb);
}

.form-success-message {
  display: none;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1.5px solid #10b981;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-success-message.visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-success-message h3 {
  color: #065f46;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-success-message p {
  color: #047857;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #040e1b;
  color: #829ab1;
  padding: 64px 0 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 64px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #9fb3c8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-legal-notice {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #9fb3c8;
}

.footer-links-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.footer-links-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-links-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links-col a {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #bcccdc;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-links-col a:hover {
  color: var(--ngen-white, #ffffff);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #9fb3c8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .reality-grid,
  .vision-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .stages-grid,
  .sequence-track,
  .change-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .demos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .step-connector-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .audience-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-links-group {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 84px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: var(--ngen-cloud, #f7f9fc);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-menu.is-active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }

  .nav-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-toggle {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .dropdown-item {
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .trust-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .change-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .demos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .proof-comparison {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .proof-metric-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reduced Motion
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* Form errors and status */
.field-error { color: #dc2626; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; margin: 4px 0 0; }
.form-group input[aria-invalid="true"],
.form-group select[aria-invalid="true"],
.form-group textarea[aria-invalid="true"] { border-color: #dc2626; background-color: #fffaf0; }
.form-status { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 500; }
.form-status:empty { display: none; }
.form-status.is-error { color: #dc2626; }
.form-status.is-info { color: #0284c7; }
.hp-field { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.btn:disabled { opacity: 0.7; cursor: wait; }
.audience-choice { padding: 56px 0; }
.audience-choice .audience-split a.btn { margin-top: 20px; }
.page-hero-single { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 820px; }
.example-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.example-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d9e2ec; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; }
.example-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.125rem; }
.example-card p { margin: 0; }
.note-box { margin-top: 28px; padding: 16px 20px; border: 1px solid #99e0d8; background: #f0f9ff; border-radius: 6px; }

/* Image hero + benefit pair (2026-10-11) */
.hero-grid.hero-split-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); }
.hero-image-wrap { min-width: 0; }
.hero-image-frame { border-radius: var(--ngen-radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.14); }
.hero-image { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; object-position: 62% center; }

.benefits-section { padding: 96px 0; background: var(--ngen-mineral); }
.benefits-title { margin: 0 0 40px; max-width: none; }
.benefits-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 40px; }
.benefit img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--ngen-radius); }
.benefit h3 { margin: 24px 0 8px; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.55vw, 1.45rem); }
.benefit p { margin: 0; max-width: 46ch; color: var(--ngen-slate); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid.hero-split-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .benefits-section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .benefit:nth-child(2) { margin-top: 0; }
}

/* 2026-10-11 brass accent
   Brass (--ngen-brass) is the single accent. Cobalt is for focus rings only.
   Never brass text on light backgrounds: graphite text there, brass as fill/border/rule.
   Brass text is allowed only on dark graphite/midnight (.change-section). */

/* Links and nav */
a { color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-dropdown-toggle:hover,
.nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-toggle { color: var(--ngen-graphite); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--ngen-brass); text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 4px; }
.hero-sector-links a,
.hero-sector-links a:hover { color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.change-section a:not(.btn) { color: var(--ngen-brass); }

/* Buttons: graphite with brass edge; hover flips to brass fill */
.btn-primary { background-color: var(--ngen-graphite); color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--ngen-brass); }
.btn-primary:hover { background-color: var(--ngen-brass); border-color: var(--ngen-brass-hover); color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.btn-white:hover { color: var(--ngen-graphite); }

/* Tags, kickers, labels: graphite text on light */
.badge-pill { background-color: rgba(200, 166, 106, 0.18); color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.section-kicker,
.proof-kicker,
.step-phase-tag,
.stage-number,
.demo-stat-pill { color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.proof-status-tag { background-color: rgba(200, 166, 106, 0.2); color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.proof-pill:hover { background: rgba(200, 166, 106, 0.14); color: var(--ngen-graphite); border-color: var(--ngen-brass); }
.proof-pill.is-active { background: var(--ngen-graphite); color: #ffffff; border-color: var(--ngen-brass); box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.25); }
.proof-pill:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--ngen-cobalt); }

/* Results: brass rules and figures; graphite figure text on light */
.proof-metric-after { background: rgba(200, 166, 106, 0.10); border: 1px solid var(--ngen-brass); }
.proof-metric-after .proof-metric-value { color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.proof-metric-after .proof-metric-note { color: var(--ngen-graphite); }

/* Process steps */
.sequence-step:nth-child(2) .step-num-circle { background: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.step-connector-line { border-top-color: var(--ngen-brass); }
.step-content-card.is-highlight { border-color: rgba(200, 166, 106, 0.5); border-top: 3px solid var(--ngen-brass); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.08); }
.stage-deliverables li::before,
.step-deliverables li::before { color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.privacy-notice-badge { border-left-color: var(--ngen-brass); }

/* Trust bar and check marks: brass ticks */
.trust-item::before { background-color: var(--ngen-brass); }
.proof-checks li::before { color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.check-icon { color: var(--ngen-brass); }

/* Forms */
.form-checkbox input { accent-color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.form-status.is-info { color: var(--ngen-graphite); }

/* 2026-10-11 enterprise */
.demo-figure { display: block; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--ngen-graphite); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.enterprise-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 40px; }
.enterprise-item { border-left: 3px solid var(--ngen-brass); padding: 4px 0 4px 18px; }
.enterprise-item h3 { margin: 0 0 6px; }
.enterprise-item p { margin: 0; }
.enterprise-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }
.enterprise-cta p { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.75; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .enterprise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
/* end 2026-10-11 enterprise */

/* Legal & Policy Pages */
.legal-section { padding: 72px 0 96px; background: var(--ngen-mineral); min-height: 65vh; }
.legal-card { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--ngen-fog, #d9e2ec); border-radius: var(--ngen-radius, 8px); padding: 48px; max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.04); }
.legal-card h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.legal-card .legal-meta { font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--ngen-slate); margin-bottom: 32px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ngen-fog, #e2e8f0); }
.legal-card h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--ngen-graphite); }
.legal-card p, .legal-card ul { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ngen-charcoal, #334e68); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.legal-card ul { padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.legal-card li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.legal-card a { color: var(--ngen-cobalt, #0052cc); text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .legal-card { padding: 24px 20px; } .legal-card h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; } }

/* Founder Profile Card */
.about-founder-block h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.founder-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ngen-fog, #d9e2ec);
  border-radius: var(--ngen-radius, 8px);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.04);
}
.founder-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ngen-fog, #e2e8f0);
}
.founder-portrait {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  border: 2px solid var(--ngen-brass);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.founder-titles {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.founder-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ngen-graphite);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.founder-role {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ngen-brass);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.founder-experience {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ngen-slate);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.founder-bio p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ngen-charcoal, #334e68);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.founder-bio p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .founder-card { padding: 20px; }
  .founder-card-header { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 12px; }
  .founder-titles { align-items: center; }
}