/* ============================================================
   AmericanQMS — Stylesheet
   Direction A: American Compliance Authority
   Palette  Navy #0B2545 · Cream #FAF7F2 · Brass #B08D57
   Type     Source Serif 4 (headlines) · Inter (body)
   ============================================================ */


/* ===== Tokens ===== */
:root {
  --navy:        #0B2545;
  --navy-700:    #122F58;
  --navy-300:    #4A648F;
  --cream:       #FAF7F2;
  --cream-200:   #F1ECE2;
  --brass:       #B08D57;
  --brass-700:   #8E7144;
  --ink:         #14181F;
  --ink-700:     #2C3340;
  --ink-500:     #5A6473;
  --rule:        #E3DED2;
  --rule-soft:   #EDE7DA;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;

  --serif: "Source Serif 4", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:  "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  --container: 1180px;
  --pad-x:     clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);

  --radius:    2px;
  --radius-lg: 4px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
  --shadow:    0 8px 32px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}


/* ===== Reset / base ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-700);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--brass-700); }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
ul, ol { padding: 0; margin: 0; list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
}


/* ===== Layout ===== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--pad-x);
  padding-right: var(--pad-x);
}
.section { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 112px) 0; }
.section--cream { background: var(--cream); }
.section--navy  { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }


/* ===== Typography helpers ===== */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-700);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.eyebrow--light { color: var(--brass); }
.eyebrow--lg {
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  color: var(--brass);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.eyebrow--lg::before,
.eyebrow--lg::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--brass);
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin: 0 12px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.section__header { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center; }
.section__header--light .section__title,
.section--navy h1, .section--navy h2, .section--navy h3 { color: var(--cream); }
.section__title {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.6vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.section__lede {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 18px);
  color: var(--ink-500);
  margin: 0;
}
.section--navy .section__lede { color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.78); }
.accent { color: var(--brass); }


/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s var(--ease), transform 0.15s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--navy-700);
  border-color: var(--navy-700);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.btn--ghost--light {
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--cream);
}
.btn--ghost--light:hover {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn--block { width: 100%; }


/* ===== Utility bar ===== */
.utility-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream-200);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.utility-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 38px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.utility-bar__note { opacity: 0.85; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.utility-bar__note strong { color: var(--brass); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.utility-bar__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.utility-bar__links a { color: var(--cream-200); }
.utility-bar__links a:hover { color: var(--brass); }
.utility-bar .dot { opacity: 0.5; }
.utility-bar__verify {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--brass) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.utility-bar__verify:hover { color: var(--cream) !important; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .utility-bar__note { display: none; }
  .utility-bar__inner { justify-content: flex-end; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .utility-bar__links a:not(.utility-bar__verify) { display: none; }
  .utility-bar__links .dot { display: none; }
}


/* ===== Header / nav ===== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.site-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  height: 76px;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.brand__seal { display: inline-flex; }
.brand__logo {
  display: block;
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand__logo { height: 42px; }
}
.brand__mark {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 19px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.brand__mark--accent { color: var(--brass); }
.brand__mark--light { color: var(--cream); }
.brand__mark--light .brand__mark--accent { color: var(--brass); }

.site-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.site-nav a {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-700);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.site-nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 2px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--brass);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.site-nav a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.site-nav a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.site-header__cta { padding: 11px 20px; font-size: 14px; }
.site-header__menu {
  display: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.site-header__menu span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.site-header__menu[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(5.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.site-header__menu[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.site-header__menu[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-5.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  background: var(--white);
}
.mobile-nav ul { padding: 12px var(--pad-x) 20px; }
.mobile-nav li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-soft); }
.mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-700);
}
.mobile-nav__cta {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream) !important;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .site-nav, .site-header__cta { display: none; }
  .site-header__menu { display: inline-flex; }
}


/* ===== Hero ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(72px, 12vw, 140px) 0 clamp(72px, 12vw, 140px);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, #F6F1E6 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero > .container { position: relative; }
.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(44px, 7vw, 88px);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.hero__title .accent { color: var(--brass); }
.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.7vw, 21px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-700);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero__note {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  margin: 0;
}
.hero__rule {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 120px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--brass);
}


/* ===== Trust strip ===== */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.25);
}
.trust-strip__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-strip__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 12px;
}
.trust-strip__item:first-child { border-left: none; }
.trust-strip__label {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--cream);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.trust-strip__sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.6);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .trust-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-strip__item:nth-child(3) { border-left: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 440px) {
  .trust-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-strip__item { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.12); padding-top: 16px; }
  .trust-strip__item:first-child { border-top: none; padding-top: 6px; }
}


/* ===== What we do (pillars) ===== */
.pillar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.pillar {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--brass);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pillar__num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--brass-700);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pillar__title {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.pillar__body {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ===== Standards (ISO grid) ===== */
.standard-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.standard {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--brass);
  padding: 30px 28px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.standard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-top-color: var(--brass-700);
}
.standard__num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--brass-700);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.standard__name {
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.standard__desc {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.standard__link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.standard__link:hover { color: var(--brass-700); border-bottom-color: var(--brass); }
.standards__footnote {
  margin-top: 32px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  text-align: center;
}
.standards__footnote a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .standard-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .standard-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ===== Industries ===== */
.industry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.industry {
  background: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: background 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
}
.industry:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
.industries__footnote {
  margin-top: 32px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


/* ===== Process ===== */
.process-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--brass);
}
.process-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 32px 0 32px 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  position: relative;
}
.process-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.process-step__num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--brass);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1;
  padding-top: 4px;
}
.process-step__title {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .process-step { grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr; padding-left: 22px; gap: 18px; }
  .process-step__num { font-size: 26px; }
}


/* ===== Why (navy section cards) ===== */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.why-card {
  background: var(--navy-700);
  border: 1px solid rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.18);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brass);
  padding: 32px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.why-card h3 {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.why-card p {
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.78);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ===== Pricing tiers ===== */
.tier-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.tier {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.tier--featured {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.tier--featured .tier__name,
.tier--featured .tier__for { color: var(--cream); }
.tier--featured .tier__list li { color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.85); }
.tier--featured .tier__list li::before { background: var(--brass); }
.tier__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--brass);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.tier__name {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.tier__for {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.tier__list {
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.tier__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-700);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.tier__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brass);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .tier-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .tier--featured { transform: none; }
}


/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.faq-item summary {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 24px 4px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--brass);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: "−"; }
.faq-item__body {
  padding: 0 4px 28px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 760px;
}
.faq-item__body a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.faq__more {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.faq__more a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }


/* ===== Final CTA ===== */
.final-cta {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.final-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.10) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.final-cta__inner { position: relative; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.final-cta__title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 52px);
  color: var(--cream);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.final-cta__sub {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 18px);
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.78);
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.final-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.final-cta .btn--primary {
  background: var(--brass);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--brass);
}
.final-cta .btn--primary:hover {
  background: #C29D67;
  border-color: #C29D67;
}


/* ===== Footer ===== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.7);
  padding: 0 0 28px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}
.site-footer__rule {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass) 0%, var(--brass) 12%, transparent 12%);
}
.site-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-top: 64px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
}
.site-footer__brand .brand__mark { font-size: 18px; }
.site-footer__tagline {
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.65);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.site-footer__col h4 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.site-footer__col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.site-footer__col a { color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.78); font-size: 14.5px; }
.site-footer__col a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.site-footer__legal {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.site-footer__legal p { margin: 0; }
.site-footer__disclaimer { max-width: 920px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ===== Page hero (sub-pages) ===== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0 clamp(48px, 7vw, 72px);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, #F6F1E6 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero > .container { position: relative; }
.page-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 60px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.page-hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 19px);
  color: var(--ink-700);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
}


/* ===== Verify Certificate page ===== */
.verify__container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.verify-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--brass);
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.verify-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.verify-tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 4px;
  margin-right: 28px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.verify-tab:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.verify-tab.is-active {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom-color: var(--brass);
}
.verify-input { display: block; }
.verify-input[hidden] { display: none; }
.verify-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-700);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.verify-field {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease), background 0.2s var(--ease);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.verify-field:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--white);
}
.verify-field::placeholder { color: var(--ink-500); opacity: 0.6; }
.verify-submit { width: 100%; padding: 16px 24px; font-size: 15px; }

.verify-result { margin-top: 26px; }
.verify-result__notice {
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.verify-result__notice a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; color: var(--navy); }
.verify-result__notice--pending {
  background: rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.3);
  color: var(--ink-700);
}
.verify-result__notice--warning {
  background: rgba(176, 50, 46, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(176, 50, 46, 0.2);
  color: var(--ink-700);
}
.verify-result__notice--not-found {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  color: var(--ink-700);
}
.verify-result__card {
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brass);
  padding: 24px 28px;
}
.verify-result__status {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.verify-result__status--active     { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
.verify-result__status--suspended  { background: rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.18); color: var(--brass-700); border: 1px solid rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.45); }
.verify-result__status--withdrawn  { background: rgba(176, 50, 46, 0.08); color: #8B2622; border: 1px solid rgba(176, 50, 46, 0.35); }
.verify-result__status--expired    { background: rgba(90, 100, 115, 0.08); color: var(--ink-500); border: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.verify-result__details { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr; gap: 10px 24px; font-size: 15px; margin: 0; }
.verify-result__details dt { color: var(--ink-500); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.verify-result__details dd { color: var(--ink); margin: 0; font-weight: 500; }

.verify-aside {
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.verify-aside__title {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.verify-aside p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.verify-aside__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 20px 0 24px;
}
.verify-aside__list li {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-700);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.verify-aside__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brass);
}
.verify-aside__list strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.verify-aside__contact {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: 18px;
}
.verify-aside__contact a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .verify__container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .verify-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .verify-tab { margin-right: 16px; font-size: 13px; }
}


/* ===== Prose blocks ===== */
.prose {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink-700);
}
.prose p { margin: 0 0 22px; }
.prose p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.prose h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 36px 0 14px;
}
.prose ul, .prose ol {
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.prose ul li, .prose ol li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.prose ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 11px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brass);
}
.prose ol { counter-reset: prose-ol; }
.prose ol li { counter-increment: prose-ol; }
.prose ol li::before {
  content: counter(prose-ol, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brass-700);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.prose a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose strong { color: var(--navy); }


/* ===== Two-column content ===== */
.cols-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.cols-2--narrow {
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .cols-2, .cols-2--narrow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}


/* ===== Values (About page) ===== */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
}
.value-card__mark {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brass);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.value-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.value-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ===== Industry detail cards ===== */
.industry-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.industry-detail {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brass);
  padding: 30px 32px;
}
.industry-detail h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.industry-detail p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.industry-detail__std {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-700);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .industry-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ===== FAQ groups (FAQ page) ===== */
.faq-group {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.faq-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-group__title {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.faq-group__rule {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brass);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}


/* ===== Forms ===== */
.form {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--brass);
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.form-group {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-700);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.form-label--req::after {
  content: " *";
  color: var(--brass);
}
.form-field {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease), background 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.form-field:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--white);
}
.form-field::placeholder { color: var(--ink-500); opacity: 0.6; }
textarea.form-field {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
select.form-field {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'><path fill='none' stroke='%230B2545' stroke-width='2' d='M1 1l5 5 5-5'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 18px center;
  padding-right: 44px;
}
.form-help {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-checklist {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px 18px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.form-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.form-check input[type="checkbox"],
.form-check input[type="radio"] {
  appearance: none;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease), background 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.form-check input[type="radio"] { border-radius: 50%; }
.form-check input[type="checkbox"]:checked,
.form-check input[type="radio"]:checked {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.form-check input[type="checkbox"]:checked::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 3px; top: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 11px;
  border: solid var(--cream);
  border-width: 0 1.8px 1.8px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.form-check input[type="radio"]:checked::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.form-submit { padding: 16px 28px; font-size: 15px; }
.form-submit:disabled {
  cursor: wait;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.form-honeypot {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0) !important;
  clip-path: inset(50%) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}
.form-result {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.3);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-700);
}
.form-result strong { color: var(--navy); }
.form-result--success {
  border-color: rgba(26, 127, 79, 0.35);
  background: rgba(26, 127, 79, 0.08);
}
.form-result--error {
  border-color: rgba(176, 50, 46, 0.35);
  background: rgba(176, 50, 46, 0.08);
}
.form-result--pending {
  border-color: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.25);
  background: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-checklist { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}


/* ===== Contact info block ===== */
.contact-info {
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.contact-info h2 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.contact-info__block {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.contact-info__block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.contact-info__label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-700);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.contact-info__value {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-info__value a { color: var(--navy); }
.contact-info__value a:hover { color: var(--brass-700); }
.contact-info__note {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}


/* ===== "Next steps" block ===== */
.steps-block {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brass);
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.steps-block__title {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.steps-block__lede {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.steps-block ol {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  counter-reset: steps;
}
.steps-block li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 42px;
  counter-increment: steps;
}
.steps-block li::before {
  content: counter(steps, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: -2px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--brass);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.steps-block li strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.steps-block li span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  line-height: 1.55;
}


/* ===== Standard detail page ===== */
.std-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.std-meta__pill {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.16);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.std-body {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.std-section {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.std-section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.std-section__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-700);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.std-section__title {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}


/* ===== Inline CTA (sub-page) ===== */
.inline-cta {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 56px clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 64px;
}
.inline-cta h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.inline-cta p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.inline-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* ===== Accessibility ===== */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brass);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.btn:focus-visible { outline-offset: 4px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}