/* ===================================================================
   VERTEXPM INC. - DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   Based on VertexPM Logo-Based Website Concept (Ontario, Canada)
   Brand Colors: Vertex Navy (#0B2341), Steel Grey (#6F7C8B), Orange (#F36C21)
   =================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Space+Grotesk:wght@500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Core Palette */
  --navy-primary: #0B2341;
  --navy-deep: #051324;
  --navy-darker: #040E1B;
  --navy-surface: #0E2A4D;
  --navy-tint: #133560;

  --steel-grey: #6F7C8B;
  --steel-light: #94A3B3;
  --steel-muted: #53606F;
  --steel-border: #D8DFE7;

  --orange-accent: #F36C21;
  --orange-hover: #DF5B12;
  --orange-glow: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.22);
  --orange-subtle: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.08);

  /* Neutrals & Surfaces */
  --bg-page: #F7FAFC;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card-subtle: #F1F5F9;
  --text-primary: #0B2341;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-inverse: #FFFFFF;
  --text-inverse-subtle: #CBD5E1;

  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --border-subtle: #EDF2F7;
  --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.04), 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.02);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.03);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.09), 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.04);
  --shadow-orange: 0 10px 24px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.28);
  --shadow-navy: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.22);

  /* Typography */
  --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Space Grotesk', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --radius-xl: 18px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* Base Reset & Typography */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--navy-darker);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

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

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

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

/* Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.highlight-orange {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.text-uppercase {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

/* Top System Announcement & Canadian Live Status Bar */
.top-notice-bar {
  background: #040B14;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.45rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 101;
}

.top-quick-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.top-status-text {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.top-consult-btn {
  background: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.45);
  color: #FFA566;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-consult-btn:hover {
  background: var(--orange-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.top-notice-bar .status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: pulseGreen 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }
}

.view-mode-switch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 2px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.view-mode-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.view-mode-btn.active {
  background: var(--orange-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ===================================================================
   STICKY MAIN NAVIGATION HEADER
   Refined, seamless, and perfectly balanced layout
   =================================================================== */
.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* VertexPM Clean Seamless Brand Logo */
.brand-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-lockup:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.brand-emblem-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.08);
  padding: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-lockup:hover .brand-emblem-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.2);
}

.brand-emblem-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
}

.brand-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-title .inc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--steel-grey);
}

/* Keep the logo on the left and align desktop navigation to the right. */
.header-inner>nav {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.mobile-only-nav {
  display: none;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

/* ===================================================================
   HERO SECTION (Concept Page 02)
   Split layout with Deep Navy & Twilight Canadian Bridge/Skyline Photo
   =================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-backdrop-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 62%;
  background-image: url('assets/hero-infrastructure.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-backdrop-img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      var(--navy-deep) 0%,
      rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.94) 25%,
      rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.65) 60%,
      rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.35) 100%);
}

.hero-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 480px;
}

.hero-text-col {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange-accent);
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.hero-headline .accent-orange {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  display: block;
}

.hero-subhead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary-orange {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: var(--orange-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--orange-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-primary-orange:hover {
  background: var(--orange-hover);
  border-color: var(--orange-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-meta-item strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
}

/* Hero Right Floating Badge */
.hero-floating-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  justify-self: end;
  background: rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.6rem 2rem;
  max-width: 380px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
}

.hero-floating-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.hero-floating-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-floating-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-specs-list {
  list-style: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.hero-specs-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-specs-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* ===================================================================
   HIGH IMPACT ORANGE RIBBON
   "QUALITY IN EVERY PHASE: Plan / Inspect / Verify / Deliver"
   =================================================================== */
.orange-ribbon {
  background: var(--orange-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.3);
  z-index: 10;
}

.ribbon-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ribbon-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.ribbon-title::before {
  content: '■';
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ribbon-phases {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ribbon-phase-item {
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ribbon-phase-item:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ribbon-sep {
  opacity: 0.55;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ===================================================================
   01-04 FOUNDATIONS STRIP (Concept Page 02 Bottom)
   =================================================================== */
.foundations-strip {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

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

.foundation-col {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.foundation-col:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--orange-accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.foundation-num {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--steel-grey);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.foundation-col:hover .foundation-num {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.foundation-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.foundation-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION (Concept Page 03)
   "One project. Every phase covered."
   =================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  position: relative;
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.8rem;
}

.section-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  display: block;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.8rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.service-card:hover::before {
  background: var(--orange-accent);
}

.service-card-top {
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.service-card-num {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--steel-grey);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.service-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--steel-muted);
}

.service-items-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-item-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-item-row .plus {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.service-card-action {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.btn-service-detail {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-service-detail:hover {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.service-tag-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  color: var(--steel-muted);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ===================================================================
   INDUSTRIES SECTION (Concept Page 04)
   "Supporting what connects us."
   Split Dark Theme with Canadian Bridge & Transit Guideway Photo
   =================================================================== */
.industries-section {
  background: var(--navy-darker);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.industries-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.industries-photo-col {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.industries-photo-col img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 540px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.industries-photo-col:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.photo-overlay-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.95) 0%, rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.6) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.photo-overlay-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.photo-overlay-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.industries-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.industries-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.industries-headline {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.industries-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
}

/* 9 Sectors Grid */
.sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.sector-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sector-row .arrow-icon {
  color: var(--steel-light);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sector-row:hover {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--orange-accent);
  padding-left: 0.8rem;
}

.sector-row:hover .arrow-icon {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

/* ===================================================================
   ABOUT VERTEXPM SECTION (Concept Page 05)
   "Big-picture thinking. On-the-ground focus."
   =================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-headline {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.about-subhead-partner {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Dark Callout Box from PDF Page 05 */
.partnership-purpose-card {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.card-eyebrow-orange {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.partnership-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.partnership-footer-tag {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* Who We Are & 3 Core Principles */
.about-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
}

.who-we-are-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.who-we-are-col p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.who-we-are-col p strong {
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.principles-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.principle-item {
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.principle-item:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.principle-num {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--steel-grey);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.principle-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.principle-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===================================================================
   RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SECTION (Concept Page 06)
   "A new practice. An experienced perspective."
   =================================================================== */
.experience-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-page);
}

.experience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Credibility Callout Box from PDF Page 06 */
.credibility-box {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.8rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
}

.credibility-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.credibility-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.credential-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.credential-badge strong {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

/* 01-05 Experience Rows */
.experience-list-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.experience-item-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  padding: 1.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.experience-item-row:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.experience-num {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--steel-grey);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
}

.experience-item-row:hover .experience-num {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.experience-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.experience-content p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ===================================================================
   CONTACT & REQUEST A QUOTE (Concept Page 07)
   "Your next project. Our full attention."
   =================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-col {
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.contact-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  display: block;
}

.contact-headline {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.contact-subtext {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-meta-table {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.contact-meta-row .label {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-meta-row .value {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-meta-row a.value:hover {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.gta-service-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.gta-maple-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #EF4444;
}

.gta-text h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.gta-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Contact / Quote Form (White Card on Right) */
.quote-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.form-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.quote-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.form-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.form-group label span.req {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--orange-glow);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

.btn-submit-proposal {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-submit-proposal:hover {
  background: var(--orange-accent);
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.form-mockup-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--steel-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   INTERACTIVE CANADIAN QA/QC RFP SCOPE ESTIMATOR TOOL
   =================================================================== */
.estimator-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #EDF2F7;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.estimator-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.estimator-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.estimator-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.estimator-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.estimator-opt-group label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: block;
}

.estimator-result-card {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.estimator-result-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.estimator-result-info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* ===================================================================
   PDF CONCEPT SLIDES PRESENTATION MODE
   Allows the user to view all 7 PDF slides in presentation format!
   =================================================================== */
#presentation-mode-container {
  display: none;
  background: #030A14;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 2rem 0 5rem;
}

body.slides-active #presentation-mode-container {
  display: block;
}

body.slides-active #website-flow-container {
  display: none;
}

.deck-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.deck-slide-tracker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.deck-controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.deck-nav-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.deck-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--orange-accent);
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.deck-slide-canvas {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  min-height: 640px;
  position: relative;
}

.deck-slide {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.deck-slide.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   FOOTER
   =================================================================== */
.main-footer {
  background: #040D1A;
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   MODAL / POPUP (Quote & Deliverables)
   =================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 13, 26, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-window {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-backdrop.open .modal-window {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 1.8rem 2.2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--steel-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2.2rem;
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange-accent);
  padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 1000;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Backdrop & Utility Form Rows */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 11, 20, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.consult-form-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.consult-date-time-row {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.consult-contact-row {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

/* ===================================================================
   CONSULTATION CALLOUT & SCHEDULER STYLES
   =================================================================== */
.consultation-callout-card {
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 42, 77, 0.95) 0%, rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.consultation-callout-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.consult-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.4);
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.consultation-callout-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.consultation-callout-card p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.consultation-callout-card .btn-consult-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Modal Consultation Scheduler Grid */
.consult-type-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.consult-type-card {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.consult-type-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
}

.consult-type-card.active {
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  background: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--orange-accent);
}

.consult-type-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.consult-type-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.consult-type-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.consult-slots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.consult-slot-btn {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.consult-slot-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.consult-slot-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  border-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.consult-format-options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.consult-format-btn {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.consult-format-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.consult-format-btn.active {
  background: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.consultation-confirmed-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.consult-success-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #10B981;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.consult-summary-box {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.2rem 0;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange-accent);
}

.consult-email-recipients {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.email-recipient-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.email-recipient-chip:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.email-recipient-chip .chip-label {
  color: var(--steel-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  width: 75px;
}

.email-recipient-chip strong {
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  word-break: break-all;
}

.email-recipient-chip .chip-status {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #10B981;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ===================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE DESIGN SYSTEM (ALL DEVICES)
   Breakpoints:
   - 1280px: Large Tablets / Small Laptops
   - 1024px: Tablets Landscape
   - 992px:  Tablets Portrait & Mobile Navigation Drawer
   - 768px:  Phablets & Small Tablets
   - 640px:  Standard Mobile Phones
   - 480px:  Compact Mobile Devices
   - 360px:  Ultra-compact Devices (320px–360px)
   =================================================================== */

/* Prevent horizontal overflow on any device */
html,
body {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Smooth word-wrapping for technical headlines */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
p,
span,
a {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Breakpoint: <= 1280px (Small Laptops & Large Tablets)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 1180px;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .btn-consultation-header,
  .btn-quote-header {
    padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 3.1rem;
  }

  .industries-layout,
  .experience-grid,
  .contact-split-grid {
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Breakpoint: <= 1024px (Tablets Landscape & Netbooks)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-content-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-floating-card {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-backdrop-img {
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0.35;
  }

  .hero-text-col {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .industries-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .industries-photo-col img {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .about-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .about-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
  }

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

  .credibility-box {
    position: static;
    top: auto;
  }

  .contact-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.8rem;
  }

  .contact-info-col {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

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

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  /* Presentation Mode Slide Responsiveness */
  .deck-toolbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .deck-controls {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .deck-slide-canvas {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .deck-slide>div {
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }

  .deck-slide [style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.8rem !important;
  }

  .deck-slide img {
    height: 250px !important;
    max-height: 280px !important;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Breakpoint: <= 992px (Tablets Portrait & Mobile Navigation Drawer)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .main-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
  }

  .header-inner {
    height: 68px;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }

  /* Hide header desktop quote button to preserve room */
  .btn-quote-header {
    display: none;
  }

  .btn-consultation-header {
    padding: 0.52rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  /* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    padding: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--navy-primary);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .mobile-toggle:hover,
  .mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] {
    border-color: var(--orange-accent);
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    background: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.06);
  }

  /* Sliding Mobile Navigation Drawer */
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 68px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 68px);
    background: rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 2.5rem;
    gap: 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.35s;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--orange-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav-menu.mobile-open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-menu li {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #F1F5F9;
    border-radius: 4px;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    background: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.1);
    padding-left: 0.85rem;
  }

  .nav-link.active::after {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Mobile-only action buttons in menu */
  .mobile-only-nav {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-only-nav .highlight-orange {
    background: var(--orange-accent);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  }

  .mobile-only-nav .mobile-quote-link {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }

  .mobile-only-nav .mobile-quote-link:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: #FFFFFF;
  }

  /* Grid Reductions */
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }

  .estimator-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .services-section,
  .industries-section,
  .about-section,
  .experience-section,
  .contact-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }
}


.eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  flex: none;
  background: currentColor;
}

.eyebrow--plain::before {
  display: none;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Breakpoint: <= 768px (Phablets & Small Tablets)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .top-notice-bar {
    padding: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .top-status-text {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.45rem;
    line-height: 1.12;
  }

  .hero-subhead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  }

  .hero-meta-strip {
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* Orange Ribbon Responsiveness */
  .orange-ribbon {
    padding: 0.95rem 0;
  }

  .ribbon-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }

  .ribbon-phases {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .foundations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .industries-headline,
  .about-headline,
  .contact-headline {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .sectors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .estimator-box {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .estimator-result-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .estimator-result-card button {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .quote-form-card {
    padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .form-row-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

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

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

  /* Modal Dialog Responsiveness */
  .modal-window {
    max-width: 95vw;
    max-height: 90vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .modal-header {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .modal-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .consult-type-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .consult-format-options {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Breakpoint: <= 640px (Standard Mobile Phones)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .top-notice-bar {
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  }

  .status-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .top-consult-btn {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  }

  /* Hide consultation button from header on phones so logo has full room */
  .header-actions .btn-consultation-header {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Welcome Splash Screen on Mobile */
  .welcome-splash {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .welcome-splash-card {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.25rem;
    max-height: 92vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .welcome-emblem-container {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .welcome-heading {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }

  .welcome-subheading {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  .welcome-pillars-row {
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  .welcome-pillar-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  }

  .btn-welcome-enter {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Modal Form Rows */
  .consult-date-time-row,
  .consult-contact-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .modal-header {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .modal-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  #modal-title {
    font-size: 1.18rem !important;
  }

  .consultation-callout-card {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Breakpoint: <= 480px (Compact Mobile Devices - iPhone, Pixel, Galaxy)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .header-inner {
    height: 64px;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .brand-emblem-wrap {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    top: 64px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 64px);
    padding: 1rem 1rem 2rem;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .hero-welcome-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    line-height: 1.16;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-subhead {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .btn-primary-orange,
  .btn-outline-white {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .hero-meta-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
  }

  /* Ribbon into 2x2 grid */
  .orange-ribbon {
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
  }

  .ribbon-title {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }

  .ribbon-phases {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ribbon-sep {
    display: none;
  }

  .ribbon-phase-item {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .foundation-col {
    padding-left: 0.85rem;
    border-left-width: 3px;
  }

  .foundation-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
  }

  .foundation-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  .section-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .service-card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .service-items-list {
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .service-item-row {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .service-card-action {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .industries-headline,
  .about-headline,
  .contact-headline {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .industries-lead,
  .about-subhead-partner,
  .contact-subtext {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  }

  .industries-photo-col img {
    height: 240px;
  }

  .photo-overlay-badge {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .photo-overlay-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .sector-row {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.3rem;
  }

  .partnership-purpose-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .partnership-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .who-we-are-col p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .principle-item {
    padding-left: 0.85rem;
  }

  .principle-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .principle-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .credibility-box {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .credibility-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .credibility-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .experience-item-row {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .experience-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
  }

  .experience-content p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .contact-meta-row {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
  }

  .quote-form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .form-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  /* Crucial iOS fix: 16px font-size prevents Safari auto-zoom on input focus */
  .form-control {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .btn-submit-proposal {
    padding: 0.95rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .estimator-box {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem;
  }

  .estimator-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .estimator-result-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .footer-brand-col p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .footer-links {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .toast-notice {
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }

  /* Presentation Mode Slide Overrides on Mobile */
  .deck-slide>div {
    padding: 1.4rem 1rem !important;
  }

  .deck-slide h1 {
    font-size: 1.7rem !important;
  }

  .deck-slide h2 {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  }

  .deck-slide [style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr)"],
  .deck-slide [style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .deck-slide [style*="display: flex; gap: 1rem"] {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Breakpoint: <= 360px (Ultra-compact Devices - iPhone SE 1st gen, 320px)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
  }

  .top-notice-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }

  .brand-emblem-wrap {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .hero-meta-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .ribbon-phases {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .section-title,
  .industries-headline,
  .about-headline,
  .contact-headline {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .consult-format-options {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .consult-slots-wrap {
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .consult-slot-btn {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   MULTI-PAGE LAYOUT
   Shared page hero, cross-link cards and next-step CTA used by the
   separate About / Services / Industries / Experience / Contact pages.
   =================================================================== */
a.foundation-col {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 16%, rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.2), transparent 44%),
    linear-gradient(115deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy-primary) 58%, var(--navy-surface) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: -8%;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 46%;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  transform: skewX(-12deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 22%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--orange-accent);
}

.page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.page-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.page-breadcrumb span[aria-current="page"] {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-hero-lede {
  max-width: 720px;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.home-about-cta {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Cross-links between pages */
.page-crosslinks {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.crosslinks-head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 2.6rem;
}

.crosslinks-head .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.crosslinks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.crosslinks-grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.crosslink-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.crosslink-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.crosslink-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--steel-grey);
}

.crosslink-card:hover .crosslink-num {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.crosslink-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.crosslink-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.crosslink-arrow {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

/* Dark closing CTA band */
.next-step-band {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-primary) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--orange-accent);
}

.next-step-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.next-step-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.next-step-text {
  max-width: 560px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

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

@media (max-width: 992px) {

  .crosslinks-grid,
  .crosslinks-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .next-step-band {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.75rem;
  }

  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  .page-hero-lede {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .page-crosslinks {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .crosslinks-grid,
  .crosslinks-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .next-step-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .next-step-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .next-step-actions .btn-primary-orange,
  .next-step-actions .btn-outline-white {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   VERTEXPM FINAL EDITED - DESIGN SPECIFICATION SYSTEM
   Directly matching VertexPM_Final_Edited.pdf (Pages 1 - 6)
   =================================================================== */

/* Brand adjustments */
.brand-title .inc {
  color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Base section titles & tags */
.vpm-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.vpm-eyebrow-dark {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.vpm-heading-light {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vpm-heading-dark {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vpm-sub-light {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 820px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.vpm-sub-dark {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 820px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* SECTION 1: HERO (PAGE 1) */
.vpm-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  background-color: var(--navy-darker);
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.88) 0%, rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.94) 100%), url('assets/final_pdf/img_hero_construction.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.vpm-hero-content {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.vpm-hero-title {
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vpm-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
  max-width: 740px;
}

.vpm-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.btn-vpm-orange {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: var(--orange-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--orange-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-vpm-orange:hover {
  background: var(--orange-hover);
  border-color: var(--orange-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.45);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-vpm-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-vpm-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vpm-hero-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  width: 100%;
}

.vpm-hero-bar-col {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: calc(50% - 1rem);
  min-width: 280px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--orange-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.vpm-hero-bar-col:hover {
  background: rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.18);
}

.vpm-hero-bar-col .vpm-bar-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vpm-hero-bar-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.vpm-hero-bar-col p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* SECTION 2: OUR SERVICES (PAGE 1) */
.vpm-services-overview {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.vpm-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.vpm-service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.04);
}

.vpm-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.vpm-service-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.vpm-service-card:hover .vpm-service-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vpm-service-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.vpm-service-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.vpm-service-body p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* SECTION 3: AUDIENCE BANNER (PAGE 2) */
.vpm-audience-banner {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.vpm-audience-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* SECTION 4: ABOUT VERTEXPM SPLIT (PAGE 2) */
.vpm-about-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 3rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.vpm-about-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.vpm-split-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.08);
  min-height: 380px;
}

.vpm-split-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.vpm-dark-box {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3.2rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.vpm-dark-box h2 {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.vpm-dark-box p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

/* Mission & Vision Dual Cards */
.vpm-mission-vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.vpm-mv-card {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.12);
}

.vpm-mv-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vpm-mv-card p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

/* Core Services Dark 01 02 03 (PAGE 2) */
.vpm-core-services-section {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.vpm-core-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.8rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.vpm-core-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.vpm-core-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.vpm-core-card .vpm-step-num {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}

.vpm-core-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.vpm-core-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* SECTION 5: CONSTRUCTION BANNER & STAGE QUALITY (PAGE 3) */
.vpm-quality-banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 380px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.4) 0%, rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.75) 100%), url('assets/final_pdf/img_inspection_plans_helmet.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.vpm-quality-badge-box {
  background: rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.6rem 2.2rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.vpm-quality-badge-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.vpm-quality-badge-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Construction-Stage Quality */
.vpm-stage-quality-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.vpm-stage-quality-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.8rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.vpm-stage-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.04);
}

.vpm-stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.08);
}

.vpm-stage-card .vpm-step-num {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}

.vpm-stage-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.vpm-stage-card p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Quality Assurance for Owners & Public Agencies (PAGE 3) */
.vpm-qa-oversight-section {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.vpm-qa-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.vpm-qa-white-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.vpm-qa-white-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange-accent);
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.vpm-qa-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.vpm-qa-checklist li {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.vpm-qa-checklist li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* SECTION 6: SPECIALIZED INSPECTION (PAGE 4) */
.vpm-specialized-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 3rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.vpm-specialized-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.vpm-bullets-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

.vpm-bullets-2col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.vpm-bullets-2col li {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.vpm-bullets-2col li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Our Approach 5 Steps (PAGE 4) */
.vpm-approach-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.vpm-approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.vpm-approach-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--orange-accent);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.vpm-approach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.08);
}

.vpm-approach-card .vpm-step-num {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: block;
}

.vpm-approach-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.vpm-approach-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Closeout & Turnover (PAGE 4) */
.vpm-closeout-section {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.vpm-closeout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.8rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.vpm-closeout-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.vpm-closeout-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.vpm-closeout-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.vpm-closeout-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* SECTION 7: SECTORS (PAGE 5) */
.vpm-sectors-section {
  padding: 0 0 5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.vpm-sectors-banner {
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.85) 0%, rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.92) 100%), url('assets/final_pdf/img_inspection_plans_helmet.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.vpm-sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.8rem;
}

.vpm-sector-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.vpm-sector-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.09);
}

.vpm-sector-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.vpm-sector-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Careers (PAGE 5) */
.vpm-careers-section {
  padding: 4rem 0 5.5rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 33, 51, 0.04), rgba(242, 142, 79, 0.04)),
    #FFFFFF;
}

.vpm-careers-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.vpm-careers-split .vpm-split-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 500px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(14, 32, 57, 0.12);
}

.vpm-careers-split .vpm-dark-box {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #081f33 0%, #102b43 32%, #0d2239 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(16, 31, 52, 0.2);
}

.vpm-careers-split .vpm-dark-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242, 142, 79, 0.12), transparent 45%);
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vpm-careers-split .vpm-dark-box>* {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vpm-careers-split .vpm-eyebrow-dark {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #FFB067;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

.vpm-careers-split .vpm-dark-box h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vpm-careers-split .vpm-dark-box p {
  max-width: 34rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.92);
}

.vpm-career-tags-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.8rem 0 2.2rem;
}

.vpm-career-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.7rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.vpm-careers-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(242, 142, 79, 0.12);
  color: #FFD2A8;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 142, 79, 0.4);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.3rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(242, 142, 79, 0.12);
}

.vpm-careers-link::after {
  content: "→";
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.vpm-careers-link:hover,
.vpm-careers-link:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(242, 142, 79, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(242, 142, 79, 0.18);
}

.vpm-careers-link:hover::after,
.vpm-careers-link:focus-visible::after {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.career-hero {
  min-height: 370px;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.94) 0%, rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.78) 58%, rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.42) 100%),
    url("assets/final_pdf/img_hero_construction.png") center 48% / cover no-repeat;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.career-hero .vpm-hero-content {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.career-hero .vpm-eyebrow {
  color: #FFD2A8;
}

.career-hero .vpm-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.career-hero .vpm-hero-lead {
  max-width: 570px;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.career-hero .vpm-hero-actions {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.career-hero .vpm-hero-bar {
  display: none;
}

.career-hero .btn-vpm-orange,
.career-form .career-button {
  background: var(--orange-accent);
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.career-hero .btn-vpm-outline {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.career-intro {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.career-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.career-intro h2 {
  max-width: 480px;
  color: #24352F;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.career-intro p,
.career-section-lead {
  color: #5D6A65;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.career-opportunities {
  padding: 4rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #F3F6F4;
}

.career-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  color: #B5E5D2;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.career-eyebrow-accent {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.career-section-title {
  color: #24352F;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.career-section-lead {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.career-role-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.career-role-card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5EBE7;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(27, 55, 42, 0.05);
}

.career-role-type {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: #FFF0E6;
  color: #B84A0A;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.career-role-card h3 {
  margin: 0.9rem 0 0.45rem;
  color: #24352F;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.career-role-card p,
.career-benefit-card p {
  color: #64716C;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.career-role-card a {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.career-role-card a:hover,
.career-role-card a:focus-visible {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.career-why {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.career-benefit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.career-benefit-card {
  padding: 1.35rem;
  background: #F3F6F4;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.career-benefit-card > span {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.career-benefit-card h3 {
  margin: 0.8rem 0 0.45rem;
  color: #24352F;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.career-students {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.career-students-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.career-students h2 {
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
}

.career-students-inner > div:first-child > p {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #E2F0EA;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.career-student-card {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #24352F;
}

.career-student-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.career-student-card ul {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  color: #52635A;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.career-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--orange-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--orange-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 160ms ease, transform 160ms ease;
}

.career-button:hover,
.career-button:focus-visible {
  background: #D85D19;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.career-button-light {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.career-button-light:hover,
.career-button-light:focus-visible {
  background: #FFF0E6;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.career-application {
  padding: 4rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.career-application-inner {
  max-width: 850px;
}

.career-form {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.career-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.career-form-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.career-form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.career-form-field label {
  color: #293A33;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.career-form-field label span:not(.career-optional) {
  color: #C43A32;
}

.career-optional {
  color: #738078;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.career-form-field input,
.career-form-field select,
.career-form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid #D7DFDA;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: #FAFBFA;
  color: #24352F;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

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

.career-form-field input:focus,
.career-form-field select:focus,
.career-form-field textarea:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.career-form-note {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: #68756F;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Why VertexPM (PAGE 5) */
.vpm-why-section {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5rem 0;
}


.vpm-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.vpm-why-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.vpm-why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.vpm-why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.vpm-why-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* SECTION 8: START HERE / REQUEST PROJECT SUPPORT (PAGE 6) */
.vpm-support-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.vpm-support-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.vpm-support-checklist-box {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3rem 2.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.12);
}

.vpm-support-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 2rem 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.vpm-support-checklist li {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.vpm-support-checklist li .chk-icon {
  color: #22C55E;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.vpm-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.8rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.06);
}

.vpm-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.vpm-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.vpm-form-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.vpm-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.vpm-form-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.vpm-form-input,
.vpm-form-select,
.vpm-form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.vpm-form-input,
.vpm-form-select {
  min-height: 44px;
}

.vpm-form-input:focus,
.vpm-form-select:focus,
.vpm-form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.15);
}

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

.vpm-file-upload {
  border: 2px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.vpm-file-upload:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  background: #FFF7ED;
}

.btn-vpm-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--orange-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-vpm-submit:hover {
  background: var(--orange-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(243, 108, 33, 0.45);
}

/* Pre-Footer Service Recap (PAGE 6) */
.vpm-recap-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.vpm-recap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
}

.vpm-recap-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.vpm-recap-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange-accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(11, 35, 65, 0.08);
}

.vpm-recap-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.vpm-recap-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.vpm-recap-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Pre-Footer Banner: LET'S BUILD SUCCESS TOGETHER (PAGE 6) */
.vpm-together-banner {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--orange-accent);
}

.vpm-together-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vpm-together-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.vpm-together-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 650px;
}

/* FOOTER (PAGE 6) */
.vpm-footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.vpm-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.vpm-footer-brand-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.vpm-footer-services {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.vpm-footer-services li a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.vpm-footer-services li a:hover {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.vpm-peo-logo {
  width: min(100%, 240px);
  height: 64px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.vpm-footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.vpm-footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.vpm-footer-contact-list li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.vpm-footer-contact-list a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.vpm-footer-contact-list a:hover {
  color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.vpm-linkedin-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #0A66C2;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

.vpm-footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.vpm-footer-tagline {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (DESKTOP, TABLET & MOBILE SCREENS)
   =================================================================== */

/* Header CTA Button Base Styles */
.header-actions .header-cta-btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* 1. Large Tablets & Small Laptops (<= 1100px) */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {

  .vpm-services-grid,
  .vpm-recap-grid,
  .vpm-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .vpm-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .vpm-sectors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* 2. Tablets Portrait (<= 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .header-actions .btn-vpm-outline {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-actions .header-cta-btn,
  .header-actions .btn-vpm-orange {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .vpm-hero-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 3rem;
  }

  .vpm-hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

  .vpm-services-overview,
  .vpm-about-section,
  .vpm-core-services-section,
  .vpm-stage-quality-section,
  .vpm-qa-oversight-section,
  .vpm-specialized-section,
  .vpm-approach-section,
  .vpm-closeout-section,
  .vpm-careers-section,
  .vpm-why-section,
  .vpm-support-section,
  .vpm-recap-section,
  .vpm-together-banner {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
}

/* 3. Mid-size Tablets (<= 860px) */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .vpm-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }

  .vpm-hero-bar {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .vpm-about-split,
  .vpm-specialized-split,
  .vpm-careers-split,
  .vpm-support-split,
  .vpm-mission-vision-grid,
  .vpm-qa-cards-grid,
  .vpm-core-services-grid,
  .vpm-stage-quality-grid,
  .vpm-closeout-grid,
  .vpm-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vpm-bullets-2col,
  .vpm-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vpm-career-tags-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .vpm-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vpm-sectors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vpm-together-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* 4. Small Tablets & Large Phones (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Header: hide top header CTA buttons so logo + hamburger stay clean */
  .header-actions .btn-vpm-orange,
  .header-actions .btn-vpm-outline,
  .header-actions .header-cta-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-inner {
    height: 62px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    top: 62px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 62px);
  }

  /* Critical Mobile Grids: 1 column */
  .vpm-services-grid,
  .vpm-why-grid,
  .vpm-recap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.35rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
  }

  /* Typography */
  .vpm-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .vpm-hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  }

  .vpm-heading-light,
  .vpm-heading-dark {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .vpm-sub-light,
  .vpm-sub-dark {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .vpm-hero-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .vpm-hero-actions {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .vpm-hero-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .vpm-hero-bar-col {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: 4px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--orange-accent);
  }

  .vpm-hero-bar-col h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .vpm-hero-bar-col p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* Section Spacing */
  .vpm-services-overview,
  .vpm-about-section,
  .vpm-core-services-section,
  .vpm-stage-quality-section,
  .vpm-qa-oversight-section,
  .vpm-specialized-section,
  .vpm-approach-section,
  .vpm-closeout-section,
  .vpm-careers-section,
  .vpm-why-section,
  .vpm-support-section,
  .vpm-recap-section,
  .vpm-together-banner {
    padding: 3.25rem 0;
  }

  .vpm-sectors-section {
    padding: 0 0 3.25rem;
  }

  /* Image heights */
  .vpm-split-img-wrap {
    min-height: 240px;
    height: 250px;
  }

  .vpm-service-thumb {
    height: 190px;
  }

  .vpm-quality-banner {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 240px;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .vpm-quality-badge-box {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.25rem;
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .vpm-sectors-banner {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  /* Card paddings */
  .vpm-dark-box {
    padding: 2.2rem 1.6rem;
  }

  .vpm-dark-box h2 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .vpm-mv-card,
  .vpm-core-card,
  .vpm-stage-card,
  .vpm-closeout-card,
  .vpm-sector-card,
  .vpm-why-card {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.35rem;
  }

  .vpm-qa-white-card {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem;
  }

  .vpm-approach-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .vpm-support-checklist-box {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .vpm-form-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .vpm-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .vpm-recap-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  /* Mobile Form Controls: 16px to prevent iOS auto-zoom */
  .vpm-form-input,
  .vpm-form-select,
  .vpm-form-textarea {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  }

  /* Pre-footer and Footer */
  .vpm-together-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .vpm-together-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .vpm-together-inner .btn-vpm-orange {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .vpm-footer {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .vpm-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .vpm-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  /* Presentation Mode Mobile Deck overrides */
  .deck-toolbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .deck-controls {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .deck-slide>div {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.2rem !important;
  }

  .deck-slide [style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.2rem !important;
  }
}

/* 5. Mobile Landscape & Phablets (<= 640px) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {

  /* Stack Hero Buttons for touch targets */
  .vpm-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .vpm-hero-actions .btn-vpm-orange,
  .vpm-hero-actions .btn-vpm-outline {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .top-notice-bar {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .status-pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .top-consult-btn {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  }
}

/* 6. Standard Mobile Devices (<= 480px, iPhones, Galaxy, Pixel) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .header-inner {
    height: 58px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    top: 58px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 58px);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem 2rem;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .brand-emblem-wrap img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  /* Spacing */
  .vpm-services-overview,
  .vpm-about-section,
  .vpm-core-services-section,
  .vpm-stage-quality-section,
  .vpm-qa-oversight-section,
  .vpm-specialized-section,
  .vpm-approach-section,
  .vpm-closeout-section,
  .vpm-careers-section,
  .vpm-why-section,
  .vpm-support-section,
  .vpm-recap-section,
  .vpm-together-banner {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }

  .vpm-sectors-section {
    padding: 0 0 2.75rem;
  }

  .vpm-hero-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0 2rem;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .vpm-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .vpm-hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  }

  .btn-vpm-orange,
  .btn-vpm-outline {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
  }

  /* Headings */
  .vpm-heading-light,
  .vpm-heading-dark {
    font-size: 1.48rem;
    line-height: 1.24;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .vpm-sub-light,
  .vpm-sub-dark {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .vpm-eyebrow,
  .vpm-eyebrow-dark {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }

  .vpm-audience-text {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }

  /* Boxes & Cards */
  .vpm-split-img-wrap {
    min-height: 190px;
    height: 200px;
  }

  .vpm-dark-box {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .vpm-dark-box h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .vpm-dark-box p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .vpm-mv-card,
  .vpm-core-card,
  .vpm-stage-card,
  .vpm-closeout-card,
  .vpm-sector-card,
  .vpm-why-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.1rem;
  }

  .vpm-qa-white-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .vpm-qa-white-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .vpm-qa-checklist li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .vpm-quality-badge-box {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.95rem;
  }

  .vpm-quality-badge-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
  }

  .vpm-quality-badge-box p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .vpm-career-tags-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .vpm-career-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  .vpm-support-checklist-box {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .vpm-support-checklist li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .vpm-form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.05rem;
  }

  .vpm-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  .btn-vpm-submit {
    padding: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .vpm-together-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .vpm-together-content p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .vpm-footer {
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .vpm-footer-brand-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .vpm-footer-bottom {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

/* 7. Ultra-compact Devices (<= 360px, iPhone SE 1st gen, 320px) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }

  .brand-emblem-wrap img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .vpm-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1.22;
  }

  .vpm-hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .btn-vpm-orange,
  .btn-vpm-outline {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  .vpm-heading-light,
  .vpm-heading-dark {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .vpm-career-tags-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vpm-together-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .vpm-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .career-intro-grid,
  .career-students-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .career-benefit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .career-hero {
    min-height: 320px;
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .career-role-grid,
  .career-benefit-grid,
  .career-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .career-form-full {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .career-intro,
  .career-opportunities,
  .career-why,
  .career-students,
  .career-application {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
}