/*
Theme Name:        Delta Machine & Tool
Theme URI:         https://www.deltamachineandtool.com
Author:            Delta Machine & Tool Co., Inc.
Author URI:        https://www.deltamachineandtool.com
Description:       Custom WordPress theme for Delta Machine & Tool Co., Inc. — AS9100-certified CNC precision machining and assembly for aerospace, defense, and industrial OEMs.
Version:           1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to:      6.7
Requires PHP:      8.1
License:           Private — All Rights Reserved
Text Domain:       delta-machine-tool
*/
:root {
  /* Palette */
  --ink:      #0d1b2a;
  --navy:     #1b3a5c;
  --blue:     #1e5799;
  --cobalt:   #2468b2;
  --sky:      #4a90d9;
  --mist:     #ddeaf7;
  --smoke:    #f0f4f8;
  --white:    #ffffff;
  --steel:    #5c7a99;
  --slate:    #3d5a78;
  --silver:   #8fa8c2;
  --rule:     #d0dce8;
  --gold:     #c8860a;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  /* Easing */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --t-fast:   0.18s ease;
  --t-mid:    0.38s var(--ease-out);
  --t-slow:   0.65s var(--ease-out);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(13,27,42,0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(13,27,42,0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 64px rgba(13,27,42,0.18);
}


/* ============================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection { background: var(--cobalt); color: #fff; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--cobalt); }
a:hover { color: var(--navy); }


/* ============================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY — global, reusable anywhere
============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Eyebrow label above headings */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cobalt);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1.75rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cobalt);
  border-radius: 1px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Section heading — used on every content section */
.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.section-heading em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--cobalt);
}

/* Body lead paragraph */
.lead-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 400;
}


/* ============================================================
   4. BUTTONS — global, used site-wide
============================================================ */
.btn-delta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--t-mid);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-delta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast);
}
.btn-delta:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.btn-primary-delta {
  background: var(--cobalt);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--cobalt);
}
.btn-primary-delta:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(36,104,178,0.35);
}

.btn-outline-delta {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cobalt);
  border-color: var(--cobalt);
}
.btn-outline-delta:hover {
  background: var(--cobalt);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(36,104,178,0.25);
}

.btn-white-delta {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: #fff;
}
.btn-white-delta:hover {
  background: var(--mist);
  border-color: var(--mist);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
}


/* ============================================================
   5. UTILITY HELPERS — global, reusable anywhere
============================================================ */

/* Inline SVG icon wrapper */
.icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.icon svg { width: 1em; height: 1em; fill: currentColor; }

/* Section padding presets */
.section-pad    { padding: 6rem 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 4rem 0; }

/* Background tints */
.bg-smoke { background: var(--smoke); }
.bg-navy  { background: var(--navy); }
.bg-ink   { background: var(--ink); }
.bg-white { background: var(--white); }

/* Diagonal top edge */
.edge-top {
  clip-path: polygon(0 3%, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  margin-top: -3vw;
  padding-top: calc(3vw + 5rem);
}

/* Subtle horizontal rule */
.h-rule { height: 1px; background: var(--rule); border: none; margin: 0; }

/* Scroll-reveal base state — JS toggles .in / .out */
.sr {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease-out), transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}
.sr.in  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.sr.out { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: none; }

/* Stagger delays */
.sr-d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.sr-d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.sr-d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.sr-d4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.sr-d5 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.sr-d6 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* Checklist — used in About & wherever bullet-replace lists appear */
.checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.checklist li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.checklist .chk {
  color: var(--cobalt);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* Cert pill — used in topbar & cert chips */
.cert-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(36,104,178,0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,144,217,0.3);
  color: #c8ddf5;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}


/* ============================================================
   6. COMPONENTS
============================================================ */
header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* ── TOPBAR ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#topbar {
  background: var(--ink);
  padding: 0.42rem 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
#topbar a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
#topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
#topbar .topbar-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin: 0 0.75rem;
}


/* ── MAIN NAV ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#mainNav {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 0;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-mid), border-color var(--t-mid);
}
#mainNav.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(36,104,178,0.15);
}

#mainNav .navbar-brand {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
}
#mainNav .brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
#mainNav .brand-name span { color: var(--cobalt); }
#mainNav .brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--silver);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

#mainNav .nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  padding: 1.5rem 0.85rem !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) !important;
}
#mainNav .nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cobalt);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--t-mid);
}
#mainNav .nav-link:hover,
#mainNav .nav-link.active { color: var(--cobalt) !important; }
#mainNav .nav-link:hover::after,
#mainNav .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

#mainNav .dropdown-menu {
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--cobalt);
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: #fff;
}
#mainNav .dropdown-item {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--slate);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
#mainNav .dropdown-item .icon { color: var(--silver); font-size: 0.9rem; }
#mainNav .dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--smoke);
  color: var(--cobalt);
  border-left-color: var(--cobalt);
}
#mainNav .dropdown-item:hover .icon { color: var(--cobalt); }
#mainNav .dropdown-divider { border-color: var(--rule); margin: 0.3rem 0; }
#mainNav .dropdown-item.active, #mainNav .dropdown-item:active {
  background:#ccc !important;
}
#mainNav .nav-cta {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--cobalt) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem !important;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--t-mid) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--cobalt) !important;
}
#mainNav .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
#mainNav .nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--navy) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(36,104,178,0.3);
}

#mainNav .navbar-toggler {
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
#mainNav .navbar-toggler-icon {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='%231b3a5c' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

main#main {
  z-index: 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* ── HERO ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink);
}

#hero .hero-video-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 65% 45%, rgba(30,87,153,0.45) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 20% 70%, rgba(27,58,92,0.4) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #0a121e 0%, #0d1f38 40%, #112244 100%);
  animation: bgDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

#hero .hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

#hero .hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,18,30,0.82) 0%, rgba(10,18,30,0.45) 55%, rgba(10,18,30,0.15) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,18,30,0.75) 0%, transparent 50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

#hero .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

#hero .hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sky);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: revealUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) 0.55s forwards;
}
/* Blinking typewriter cursor on hero eyebrow */
#hero .hero-eyebrow::after {
  content: '|';
  margin-left: 2px;
  animation: blink 1s step-end infinite;
  color: var(--sky);
}

#hero .hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.04;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: revealUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.7s forwards;
}
#hero .hero-title .accent { color: var(--sky); display: block; }

#hero .hero-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: revealUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.9s forwards;
}

#hero .hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: revealUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) 1.05s forwards;
}

#hero .hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: revealUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) 1.25s forwards;
}
#hero .trust-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
#hero .trust-chip .icon { color: var(--sky); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* CNC sweep word */
#hero .cnc-word {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
  transition: none;
}
#hero .cnc-word.cnc-run {
  clip-path: inset(0 0% 0 0);
  transition: clip-path 1.15s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
#hero .cnc-word::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%; right: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 90%;
  background: rgba(74,144,217,0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px 3px rgba(74,144,217,0.55), 0 0 2px 1px #fff;
  border-radius: 1px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.12s;
}
#hero .cnc-word.cnc-cutting::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Video toggle button */
#videoToggle {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color: #fff;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--t-fast);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
#videoToggle:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }

/* Scroll nudge */
#hero .scroll-nudge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 1s ease 2s forwards;
}
#hero .scroll-nudge span {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
#hero .scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s ease infinite;
}

/* Hero stats strip */
#hero .hero-stats-strip {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: revealUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) 1.5s forwards;
}
#hero .hero-stat {
  padding: 1.35rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
#hero .hero-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
#hero .hero-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
#hero .hero-stat-number em { font-style: normal; color: var(--sky); }
#hero .hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

/* Spark particles (created by JS) */
.cnc-spark {
  position: absolute;
  width: 3px; height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 19;
  animation: sparkFly var(--sd,.4s) ease-out forwards;
}


/* ── SERVICES SECTION ────────────────────────────────────── */
#services { background: var(--white); }

#services .service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--t-mid), box-shadow var(--t-mid), transform var(--t-mid);
  overflow: hidden;
}
#services .service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--cobalt);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--t-mid);
}
/* Scan-line sweep on hover */
#services .service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  top: -100%;
  height: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(74,144,217,0.06) 40%,
    rgba(74,144,217,0.1) 50%,
    rgba(74,144,217,0.06) 60%,
    transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}
#services .service-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  top: 200%;
  transition: top 0.75s ease, opacity 0.1s;
}
#services .service-card:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
#services .service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

#services .service-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--mist);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cobalt);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--t-mid);
}
#services .service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--cobalt);
  color: #fff;
}
#services .service-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
#services .service-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--steel);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
#services .service-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cobalt);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
}
#services .service-link:hover { gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--navy); }


/* ── WHY DELTA SECTION ───────────────────────────────────── */
#why { background: var(--smoke); }

#why .why-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
#why .why-item.in-view { border-color: var(--cobalt); }

#why .why-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--rule);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 3rem;
  padding-top: 0.1rem;
  transition: color var(--t-mid);
}
#why .why-item:hover .why-num { color: var(--cobalt); }
#why .why-item h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
#why .why-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--steel);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}


/* ── STATS BAND ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
#stats-band {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}
#stats-band .stat-item { text-align: center; padding: 1rem; }
#stats-band .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.15s;
}
#stats-band .stat-num sup {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  vertical-align: super;
  color: var(--sky);
}
#stats-band .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
#stats-band .stat-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--sky);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
/* Odometer flicker animation class added by JS */
#stats-band .stat-num.counting { animation: digitFlicker 0.08s linear infinite; }


/* ── INDUSTRIES SECTION ──────────────────────────────────── */
#industries { background: var(--ink); }

#industries .industry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#industries .industry-cell {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: background var(--t-mid);
  cursor: default;
  /* Crosshair bg pattern on hover */
  background-image: none;
}
#industries .industry-cell:hover {
  background-color: rgba(36,104,178,0.12);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}
#industries .industry-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(36,104,178,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,144,217,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--sky);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--t-mid);
}
#industries .industry-cell:hover .industry-icon {
  background: var(--cobalt);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--cobalt);
}
#industries .industry-cell h5 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
#industries .industry-cell p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ── QUALITY SECTION ─────────────────────────────────────── */
#quality { background: var(--white); }

#quality .quality-img-frame {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mist) 0%, var(--smoke) 100%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  overflow: hidden;
}
#quality .quality-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  right: -1.5rem;
  width: 160px;
  background: var(--cobalt);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-align: center;
  /* Pulse ring (AS9100 badge) */
  animation: certPulse 2.5s ease-out infinite;
}
#quality .quality-badge-float .qb-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
#quality .quality-badge-float .qb-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

#quality .cert-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
#quality .cert-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}
#quality .cert-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
#quality .cert-check {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cobalt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.05rem;
}


/* ── ABOUT SECTION ───────────────────────────────────────── */
#about { background: var(--smoke); }

#about .about-main-frame {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#about .about-year-flag {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1.5rem;
  left: -1.5rem;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
}
#about .ayf-year {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
#about .ayf-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sky);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}


/* ── PROCESS SECTION ─────────────────────────────────────── */
#process { background: var(--navy); }

#process .process-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
#process .process-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: background var(--t-fast);
}
#process .process-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
#process .process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--sky);
  background: rgba(74,144,217,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,144,217,0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
/* Stamp-in animation added by JS when in view */
#process .process-step-num.stamped {
  animation: stampIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
}
#process .process-item h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
#process .process-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ── TESTIMONIALS SECTION ────────────────────────────────── */
#testimonials { background: var(--white); }

#testimonials .testi-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-mid), transform var(--t-mid);
}
#testimonials .testi-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
#testimonials .quote-mark {
  font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--mist);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
}
#testimonials .testi-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.82;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
#testimonials .testi-rule {
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cobalt);
  border-radius: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
#testimonials .testi-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
#testimonials .testi-author-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
#testimonials .testi-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}


/* ── CTA BAND ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 7rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; right: -10%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36,104,178,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
#cta-band .cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
#cta-band .cta-heading em { font-style: normal; color: var(--sky); }
#cta-band .cta-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
#cta-band .cta-form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--cobalt);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
}
#cta-band .cta-form-card h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
#cta-band .cta-form-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
#cta-band .cta-form-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}


/* ── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  padding-top: 5rem;
}
#footer .footer-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
#footer .footer-wordmark span { color: var(--sky); }
#footer .footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
#footer .footer-about {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}
#footer .footer-cert-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
#footer .footer-chip {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
}
#footer .footer-col-head {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
#footer .footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
#footer .footer-links li { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
#footer .footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: color var(--t-fast), padding-left var(--t-fast);
}
#footer .footer-links a .fl-arrow {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transition: color var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
}
#footer .footer-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); padding-left: 4px; }
#footer .footer-links a:hover .fl-arrow { color: var(--sky); transform: translateX(3px); }

#footer .footer-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
#footer .footer-contact-row .fc-icon { color: var(--sky); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem; font-size: 1rem; }
#footer .footer-contact-row a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
#footer .footer-contact-row a:hover { color: #fff; }

#footer .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
#footer .footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--t-mid);
}
#footer .footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--cobalt);
  border-color: var(--cobalt);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

#footer .footer-bottom-bar {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
#footer .footer-bottom-text { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
#footer .footer-bottom-text a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
#footer .footer-bottom-text a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }


/* ── BACK TO TOP ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
#btt {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.75rem;
  right: 1.75rem;
  z-index: 999;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--cobalt);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--t-mid), transform var(--t-mid), background var(--t-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
#btt.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
#btt:hover { background: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }


/* ============================================================
   7. KEYFRAMES
============================================================ */
@keyframes bgDrift {
  0%   { filter: brightness(1); }
  100% { filter: brightness(1.06); }
}
@keyframes revealUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scaleY(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scaleY(1.15); }
}
@keyframes blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes sparkFly {
  0%   { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(var(--sx),var(--sy)) scale(0); }
}
@keyframes digitFlicker {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  45%       { opacity: 0.4; }
  50%       { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes stampIn {
  0%   { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
  60%  { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes certPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(36,104,178,0.5); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(36,104,178,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(36,104,178,0); }
}


/* ============================================================
   8. RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
============================================================ */

/* ── Tablet ≤991px ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 4.5rem 0; }

  #hero .hero-stats-strip { position: static; background: rgba(13,27,42,0.92); }
  #hero .hero-stat { padding: 1rem 0.75rem; }
  #hero .hero-stat-number { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  #hero .hero-stat-label { font-size: 0.6rem; }
  #hero .hero-trust { margin-top: 2rem; gap: 0.5rem; }
  #hero .trust-chip { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; }
  #hero .scroll-nudge { display: none; }
  #videoToggle { bottom: 1rem; right: 1rem; width: 36px; height: 36px; }

  #quality .quality-badge-float {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }

  #about .about-year-flag {
    position: static;
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  #about .about-main-frame { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }

  #industries .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  #mainNav .brand-sub { display: none; }
}

/* ── Mobile ≤767px ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  .container-xxl { padding-left: 1.25rem; padding-right: 1.25rem; }

  #topbar { padding: 0.5rem 0; }

  #mainNav { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  #mainNav .navbar-brand { padding: 0.75rem 0; }
  #mainNav .brand-name { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  #mainNav .nav-link { padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); font-size: 0.85rem !important; }
  #mainNav .nav-link::after { display: none; }
  #mainNav .nav-cta { margin: 0.75rem 1rem 0.5rem; padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem !important; display: block; text-align: center; }
  #mainNav .dropdown-menu { box-shadow: none; border: none; border-left: 3px solid var(--cobalt); margin-left: 1rem; border-radius: 0; }

  #hero .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 3rem); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
  #hero .hero-eyebrow { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; }
  #hero .hero-body { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
  #hero .hero-actions { gap: 0.65rem; }
  #hero .hero-actions .btn-delta { padding: 0.7rem 1.35rem; font-size: 0.78rem; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  #hero .hero-trust { gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
  #hero .trust-chip { font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem; }
  /* Stats strip 2×2 grid on mobile */
  #hero .hero-stats-strip .row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  #hero .hero-stat { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  #hero .hero-stat:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
  #hero .hero-stat:nth-child(1),
  #hero .hero-stat:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

  .section-heading { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.2rem); }
  .eyebrow { font-size: 0.65rem; }

  #services .service-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; }

  #why .col-lg-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  #why .why-item { gap: 1rem; }
  #why .why-num { font-size: 2rem; width: 2.5rem; }

  #stats-band { padding: 3rem 0; }
  #stats-band .stat-num { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  #stats-band .row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; }
  #stats-band .stat-item { padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  #stats-band .stat-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

  #industries .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #industries .industry-cell { padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem; }

  #quality .quality-img-frame { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
  #quality .quality-badge-float { flex-direction: row; }

  #about .about-main-frame { aspect-ratio: 3/2; }
  #about .order-lg-2 { order: 1 !important; }
  #about .order-lg-1 { order: 2 !important; margin-top: 2rem; }

  #process .process-item { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
  #process .process-step-num { align-self: flex-start; }

  #testimonials .testi-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }

  #cta-band { padding: 4rem 0; }
  #cta-band .cta-heading { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2.5rem); }
  #cta-band .cta-form-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }

  #footer { padding-top: 3.5rem; }
  #footer .footer-wordmark { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  #footer .footer-about { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  #footer .footer-col-head { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  #footer .footer-links li { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
  #footer .footer-links a { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  #footer .footer-bottom-bar { margin-top: 2.5rem; }

  #btt { bottom: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem; width: 38px; height: 38px; }
}

/* ── Small mobile ≤479px ───────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 3rem 0; }

  #hero .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 10vw, 2.4rem); }
  #hero .hero-trust .trust-chip:nth-child(n+3) { display: none; }

  #services .service-card { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
  #industries .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #footer .footer-cert-chips .footer-chip:nth-child(n+3) { display: none; }
}


/* ============================================================
   9. REDUCED MOTION
============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .sr, .sr.out { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   DELTA — ADDITIONS TO style.css
   Interior pages + About Us specifics

   Add this block to the bottom of style.css, before the
   closing responsive / reduced-motion sections.

   Contents:
     A.  Interior Hero banner    (global — every inner page)
     B.  Breadcrumb bar          (global — every inner page)
     C.  Pull-quote              (global — reusable anywhere)
     D.  Inline stat row         (global — reusable anywhere)
     E.  About intro image frame
     F.  Timeline
     G.  Values grid
     H.  Team cards
     I.  Facility photo mosaic
     J.  Cert detail cards
     K.  Responsive additions    (append to existing breakpoints)
============================================================ */


/* ── A. INTERIOR HERO ──────────────────────────────────────
   Usage: <div class="interior-hero" style="--ih-bg:url(...)">
   --ih-bg defaults to none (pure gradient fallback).
   Height is 300px — override per-page via inline style if needed.
----------------------------------------------------------- */
.interior-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 300px;
  background-color: var(--ink);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 0%, rgba(27,58,92,0.55) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.88) 100%),
    var(--ih-bg, none);
  background-size: 40px 40px, 40px 40px, 100% 100%, cover;
  background-position: center, center, center, center;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

/* Corner crosshair decorations */
.interior-hero::before,
.interior-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  opacity: 0.28;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.interior-hero::before { top: 1.5rem; left: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--sky); border-left: 1px solid var(--sky); }
.interior-hero::after  { bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sky); border-right: 1px solid var(--sky); }

.interior-hero .ih-scan {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 3px, rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 3px, rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 4px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.interior-hero .ih-accent-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cobalt) 0%, var(--sky) 60%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Measurement tick marks above the accent bar */
.interior-hero .ih-ticks {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.interior-hero .ih-ticks::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 20px);
}

.interior-hero .ih-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.interior-hero .ih-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sky);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.interior-hero .ih-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--sky);
}

.interior-hero .ih-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
}
.interior-hero .ih-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--sky); }


/* ── B. BREADCRUMB BAR ────────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumb-bar {
  background: var(--smoke);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
}
.breadcrumb-bar .breadcrumb {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.breadcrumb-bar .breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--steel); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.breadcrumb-bar .breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: var(--cobalt); }
.breadcrumb-bar .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--cobalt); font-weight: 600; }
.breadcrumb-bar .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { content: '›'; color: var(--silver); font-size: 0.9rem; }


/* ── C. PULL-QUOTE ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pull-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.38;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--cobalt);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.pull-quote em { font-style: normal; color: var(--cobalt); }


/* ── D. INLINE STAT ROW ────────────────────────────────────── */
.inline-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.inline-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
}
.inline-stat-num sup { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--cobalt); vertical-align: super; }
.inline-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}


/* ── E. ABOUT INTRO IMAGE ─────────────────────────────────── */
.about-intro-img .ai-frame {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.about-intro-img .ai-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
}
.about-intro-img .ai-frame img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Floating spec card (bottom-right of image) */
.spec-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2rem;
  right: -2rem;
  background: var(--cobalt);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: 185px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.spec-card .sc-value { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.85rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.spec-card .sc-label { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-top: 0.3rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.spec-card .sc-rule  { width: 1.5rem; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin: 0.75rem 0; }

/* Cert badge (top-left of image) */
.cert-badge-corner {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1.25rem;
  left: -1.25rem;
  background: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 2;
}
.cert-badge-corner .cbc-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--sky); line-height: 1.1; }
.cert-badge-corner .cbc-sub   { font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 0.25rem; }


/* ── F. TIMELINE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
#about-timeline { background: var(--ink); }

.timeline { position: relative; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: 6rem;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(74,144,217,0.4) 8%, rgba(74,144,217,0.4) 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.timeline-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 6rem 1fr;
  gap: 0 2rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  position: relative;
  align-items: start;
}
.timeline-item + .timeline-item { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }

.timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sky);
  text-align: right;
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Spine node */
.timeline-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(6rem - 5px);
  top: 2.15rem;
  width: 11px; height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink);
  border: 2px solid var(--cobalt);
  transition: border-color var(--t-mid), background var(--t-mid);
}
.timeline-item:hover::after { background: var(--cobalt); border-color: var(--sky); }

/* Milestone variant — bigger dot, glowing ring */
.timeline-item.milestone::after {
  width: 15px; height: 15px;
  left: calc(6rem - 7px);
  background: var(--cobalt);
  border-color: var(--sky);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(74,144,217,0.15);
}

.timeline-body h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.timeline-item.milestone .timeline-body h4 { color: var(--sky); }
.timeline-body p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }

.timeline-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sky);
  background: rgba(74,144,217,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,144,217,0.2);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}


/* ── G. VALUES GRID ────────────────────────────────────────── */
#about-values { background: var(--smoke); }

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--rule);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.value-cell {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background var(--t-mid);
}
.value-cell:hover { background: var(--smoke); }

/* Ghosted large number */
.value-cell::before {
  content: attr(data-num);
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.5rem; right: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--rule);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color var(--t-mid);
  user-select: none;
}
.value-cell:hover::before { color: var(--mist); }

/* Top accent bar draws in on hover */
.value-cell::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--cobalt);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--t-mid);
}
.value-cell:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.value-cell .vc-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--mist);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cobalt);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--t-mid);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.value-cell:hover .vc-icon { background: var(--cobalt); color: #fff; }

.value-cell h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.value-cell p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--steel); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }


/* ── H. TEAM CARDS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
#about-team { background: var(--white); }

.team-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--smoke);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: transform var(--t-mid), box-shadow var(--t-mid);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.team-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--slate) 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.team-photo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}
.team-photo img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.team-photo .ph-placeholder { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 1.5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.team-info { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; background: var(--white); border-top: 3px solid var(--cobalt); transition: border-color var(--t-mid); }
.team-card:hover .team-info { border-color: var(--navy); }

.team-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.team-role { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cobalt); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.team-bio  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--steel); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

.team-years-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.team-years-badge span { color: var(--sky); }


/* ── I. FACILITY PHOTO MOSAIC ─────────────────────────────── */
#about-facility { background: var(--navy); overflow: hidden; }

.facility-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 240px 240px;
  gap: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.facility-grid .fg-main { grid-row: 1 / 3; }

.facility-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--slate) 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: filter var(--t-mid);
  cursor: default;
}
.facility-thumb::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}
.facility-thumb img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.facility-thumb:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); }

.facility-thumb .ft-caption {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(10,18,30,0.85));
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 1;
}

.facility-spec-callout {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.facility-spec-callout h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sky);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.facility-spec-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.facility-spec-list li {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.facility-spec-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.facility-spec-list li strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; }


/* ── J. CERT DETAIL CARDS ─────────────────────────────────── */
#about-certs { background: var(--smoke); }

.cert-detail-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--cobalt);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-mid), transform var(--t-mid);
}
.cert-detail-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.cert-detail-card .cdc-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 2px solid var(--cobalt);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cobalt);
  font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cert-detail-card h5 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; }
.cert-detail-card p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--steel); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.cert-detail-card .cdc-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cobalt);
  background: var(--mist);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
}


/* ── K. RESPONSIVE ADDITIONS ──────────────────────────────────
   Append these rules inside your existing @media blocks.
------------------------------------------------------------ */

/* --- Inside @media (max-width: 991.98px) --- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .interior-hero { height: 260px; }

  /* Spec card and cert badge drop out of absolute positioning */
  .spec-card { position: static; width: auto; margin-top: 1.25rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .cert-badge-corner { position: static; display: inline-flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

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

  .timeline::before { left: 4.5rem; }
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 4.5rem 1fr; }
  .timeline-item::after { left: calc(4.5rem - 5px); }
  .timeline-item.milestone::after { left: calc(4.5rem - 7px); }

  .facility-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: 200px 200px 200px; }
  .facility-grid .fg-main { grid-row: 1 / 2; grid-column: 1 / 3; }
}

/* --- Inside @media (max-width: 767.98px) --- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .interior-hero { height: 220px; }
  .interior-hero .ih-title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 8vw, 2.5rem); }

  .pull-quote { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 4vw, 1.3rem); padding-left: 1rem; }
  .inline-stats { gap: 1.25rem; }
  .inline-stat-num { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .about-intro-img .ai-frame { aspect-ratio: 3/2; }

  .timeline::before { left: 3.5rem; }
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 3.5rem 1fr; gap: 0 1rem; }
  .timeline-item::after { left: calc(3.5rem - 5px); }
  .timeline-item.milestone::after { left: calc(3.5rem - 7px); }
  .timeline-year { font-size: 0.75rem; }

  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .value-cell { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
  .value-cell::before { font-size: 4rem; }

  .team-photo { aspect-ratio: 1/1; }

  .facility-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: repeat(5, 180px); }
  .facility-grid .fg-main { grid-row: auto; grid-column: auto; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG — Post cards, single post, sidebar, tags, pagination
   Append to style.css
============================================================ */

/* ── Post Card ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.delta-post-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-mid), transform var(--t-mid);
}
.delta-post-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.delta-post-thumb {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}
.delta-post-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  display: block;
}
.delta-post-card:hover .delta-post-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.delta-post-body { padding: 1.5rem; }

.delta-post-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--silver);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.delta-post-cat {
  color: var(--cobalt); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.delta-post-cat:hover { color: var(--navy); }

.delta-post-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.delta-post-title a {
  color: inherit; text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.delta-post-title a:hover { color: var(--cobalt); }

.delta-post-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.delta-post-read {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cobalt); text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
}
.delta-post-read:hover { gap: 0.65rem; color: var(--navy); }


/* ── Pagination ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.delta-pagination {
  margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.delta-pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; align-items: center;
}
.delta-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate); text-decoration: none;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.delta-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.delta-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background: var(--cobalt); border-color: var(--cobalt); color: #fff;
}
.delta-pagination .page-numbers.prev,
.delta-pagination .page-numbers.next {
  width: auto; padding: 0 1rem;
}
.delta-pagination .page-numbers.dots {
  border-color: transparent; background: none; color: var(--silver);
}


/* ── Single Post ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.delta-single-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--cobalt);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.delta-single-author a {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.delta-single-author a:hover { color: var(--cobalt); }
.delta-single-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--silver);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

/* Rich post content typography */
.delta-post-content {
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.9;
}
.delta-post-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--rule);
}
.delta-post-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
}
.delta-post-content p { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.delta-post-content a { color: var(--cobalt); }
.delta-post-content a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.delta-post-content ul,
.delta-post-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.delta-post-content li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.delta-post-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--cobalt);
  margin: 2rem 0; padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--smoke); border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  font-style: italic; color: var(--slate);
}
.delta-post-content img {
  max-width: 100%; height: auto;
  border-radius: 4px; margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.delta-post-content code {
  font-size: 0.85em;
  background: var(--smoke);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 0.1em 0.4em; border-radius: 3px;
  color: var(--cobalt);
}
.delta-post-content pre {
  background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 4px;
  overflow-x: auto; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

/* Post tags strip */
.delta-post-tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem;
  margin: 2rem 0; padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

/* Prev / Next nav */
.delta-post-nav {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.delta-post-nav-link {
  flex: 1; min-width: 200px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast);
}
.delta-post-nav-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--cobalt);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.dpn-dir {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cobalt);
}
.dpn-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3;
}


/* ── Tag Chip ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.delta-tag-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cobalt); background: var(--mist);
  border: 1px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.2);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 100px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.delta-tag-chip:hover {
  background: var(--cobalt); color: #fff; border-color: var(--cobalt);
}


/* ── Sidebar ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.delta-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }

.delta-sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--cobalt);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.delta-sidebar-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cobalt); margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.delta-sidebar-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.delta-sidebar-list li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.delta-sidebar-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.delta-sidebar-list a {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.6rem 0; text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.84rem;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.delta-sidebar-list a:hover { color: var(--cobalt); }
.delta-sidebar-list a span {
  font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--silver);
  font-family: var(--font-display); margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.delta-sidebar-list li a .cat-item { padding: 0; }

.delta-tag-cloud {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Search form override */
.delta-sidebar .search-form {
  display: flex; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.delta-sidebar .search-field {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--smoke); border: 1.5px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 3px; padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--ink);
  outline: none; transition: border-color var(--t-fast);
}
.delta-sidebar .search-field:focus { border-color: var(--cobalt); }
.delta-sidebar .search-submit {
  background: var(--cobalt); color: #fff; border: none;
  border-radius: 3px; padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--t-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.delta-sidebar .search-submit:hover { background: var(--navy); }

/* Sidebar CTA block */
.delta-sidebar-cta {
  background: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--cobalt);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
}
.delta-sidebar-cta h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.delta-sidebar-cta p {
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}


/* ── Responsive ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .delta-post-nav { flex-direction: column; }
  .delta-post-nav-link { min-width: 0; }
  .delta-single-meta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; }
}

/* ── 404 Page ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#error-404 {
    min-height: 80vh;
    background: var(--ink);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 8rem 0 6rem;
}
#error-404 .e404-grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
}
/* Animated crosshair target */
.e404-target {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 55%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 420px; height: 420px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.e404-target-ring {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(74,144,217,0.12);
    animation: e404Pulse 3s ease-out infinite;
}
.e404-target-ring:nth-child(2) {
    inset: 40px;
    border-color: rgba(74,144,217,0.18);
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.e404-target-ring:nth-child(3) {
    inset: 80px;
    border-color: rgba(74,144,217,0.25);
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}
@keyframes e404Pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1); }
    50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.03); }
}
/* Crosshair lines */
.e404-target::before,
.e404-target::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(74,144,217,0.15);
}
.e404-target::before {
    top: 50%; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.e404-target::after {
    left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}
/* Big ghosted 404 text */
.e404-ghost-num {
    position: absolute;
    right: -0.05em; bottom: -0.15em;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(10rem, 22vw, 22rem);
    font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(74,144,217,0.08);
    pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
/* Corner ticks */
.e404-corner {
    position: absolute; width: 32px; height: 32px; opacity: 0.25;
}
.e404-corner.tl { top: 1.5rem; left: 1.5rem; border-top: 2px solid var(--cobalt); border-left: 2px solid var(--cobalt); }
.e404-corner.tr { top: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; border-top: 2px solid var(--cobalt); border-right: 2px solid var(--cobalt); }
.e404-corner.bl { bottom: 1.5rem; left: 1.5rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cobalt); border-left: 2px solid var(--cobalt); }
.e404-corner.br { bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cobalt); border-right: 2px solid var(--cobalt); }

/* Content */
.e404-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.e404-code {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cobalt);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.e404-code::before {
    content: ''; display: inline-block;
    width: 1.75rem; height: 2px;
    background: var(--cobalt); border-radius: 1px;
}
.e404-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.e404-heading em { font-style: normal; color: var(--sky); }

.e404-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    line-height: 1.8; max-width: 460px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Quick links grid */
.e404-links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 460px;
}
.e404-link {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.e404-link:hover {
    background: rgba(36,104,178,0.15);
    border-color: rgba(74,144,217,0.3);
    color: #fff;
}
.e404-link svg { color: var(--cobalt); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Search bar */
.e404-search {
    display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; max-width: 460px;
}
.e404-search input[type="search"] {
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #fff; outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--t-fast);
}
.e404-search input[type="search"]::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.e404-search input[type="search"]:focus { border-color: var(--cobalt); }
.e404-search button {
    background: var(--cobalt); color: #fff; border: none;
    border-radius: 3px; padding: 0.8rem 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--t-fast); white-space: nowrap;
}
.e404-search button:hover { background: var(--navy); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .e404-target { display: none; }
    .e404-links  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .e404-ghost-num { font-size: clamp(6rem, 35vw, 10rem); }
}
    /* ── CAPABILITY CARD — clickable full-card upgrade ─────────
       Wraps .service-card in an <a> so the entire card is a link.
       Extends the existing .service-card hover states cleanly.
       ~10 lines — too page-specific to add to style.css.
    ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .cap-card-link {
      display: block;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      height: 100%;
    }
    .cap-card-link:hover { color: inherit; }
    /* Ensure the inner card fills the anchor */
    .cap-card-link .service-card { height: 100%; }

    /* Spec tag pills inside expanded cards */
    .cap-specs {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
      padding-top: 1rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    }
    .cap-spec-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--cobalt);
      background: var(--mist);
      border: 1px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.15);
      padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
      border-radius: 100px;
    }

    /* "View Capability →" arrow — bottom of each card */
    .cap-card-arrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--cobalt);
      margin-top: 1.25rem;
      transition: gap var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
    }
    .cap-card-link:hover .cap-card-arrow {
      gap: 0.7rem;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    /* ── CATEGORY FILTER PILLS ── */
  .faq-filters {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .faq-filter-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--rule);
    background: var(--white); color: var(--steel);
    cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--t-fast);
  }
  .faq-filter-btn:hover  { border-color: var(--cobalt); color: var(--cobalt); background: var(--mist); }
  .faq-filter-btn.active { border-color: var(--cobalt); color: #fff; background: var(--cobalt); }

  /* ── CATEGORY SECTION HEADING ── */
  .faq-category-label {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cobalt);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-top: 3rem;
  }
  .faq-category-label:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
  .faq-category-label::after {
    content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--rule);
  }

  /* ── ACCORDION ── */
  .faq-accordion { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

  .faq-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    transition: box-shadow var(--t-fast);
  }
  .faq-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
  .faq-item.open  { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(36,104,178,0.25); }

  .faq-question {
    width: 100%; background: none; border: none;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;
    text-align: left; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--t-fast);
  }
  .faq-question:hover   { background: var(--smoke); }
  .faq-item.open .faq-question { background: var(--smoke); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }

  .fq-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--cobalt);
    background: var(--mist); border: 1px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.15);
    padding: 0.18rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.15rem;
  }
  .fq-text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.4; flex: 1;
  }
  .fq-icon {
    width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--smoke); border: 1.5px solid var(--rule);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--steel); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.05rem;
    transition: all var(--t-mid);
  }
  .faq-item.open .fq-icon {
    background: var(--cobalt); border-color: var(--cobalt);
    color: #fff; transform: rotate(45deg);
  }

  .faq-answer {
    max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-out), padding 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    max-height: 600px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.85; margin: 0;
  }
  .faq-answer p a { color: var(--cobalt); }
  .faq-answer .fa-links {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 1rem; padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .fa-link {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cobalt); background: var(--mist);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.18);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem; border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none; transition: all var(--t-fast);
  }
  .fa-link:hover { background: var(--cobalt); color: #fff; border-color: var(--cobalt); }

  /* ── SEARCH BAR ── */
  .faq-search-wrap { position: relative; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .faq-search {
    width: 100%; background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 3rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ink); outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast);
  }
  .faq-search:focus { border-color: var(--cobalt); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(36,104,178,0.1); }
  .faq-search::placeholder { color: var(--silver); }
  .faq-search-icon {
    position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--steel); pointer-events: none;
  }
  .faq-no-results {
    display: none; text-align: center; padding: 3rem 2rem;
    color: var(--steel); font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .faq-no-results.show { display: block; }

  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    .fq-text { font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .faq-question { padding: 1rem 1.1rem; }
  }

   /* ── CONTACT CARDS ── */
  .contact-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--cobalt);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    transition: box-shadow var(--t-mid), transform var(--t-mid);
  }
  .contact-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .contact-card .cc-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--mist); border: 1px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.18);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--cobalt); margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: all var(--t-mid);
  }
  .contact-card:hover .cc-icon { background: var(--cobalt); color: #fff; border-color: var(--cobalt); }
  .contact-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }
  .contact-card .cc-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--silver);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .contact-card .cc-value {
    font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .contact-card .cc-value a { color: var(--cobalt); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; }
  .contact-card .cc-value a:hover { color: var(--navy); }

  /* ── MAP PLACEHOLDER ── */
  .contact-map-frame {
    width: 100%; height: 340px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
    border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .contact-map-frame iframe {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;
    filter: grayscale(30%) contrast(1.05);
  }
  .map-placeholder-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.06) 1px,transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(74,144,217,0.06) 1px,transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
  }
  .map-pin {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 0;
    background: var(--cobalt); transform: rotate(-45deg);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(36,104,178,0.5);
    animation: pinBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pinBounce {
    0%,100% { transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-6px); }
  }
  .map-address {
    background: rgba(13,27,42,0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74,144,217,0.2);
    border-radius: 4px; padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  .map-address strong {
    display: block; font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }
  .map-address span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
  .map-address a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sky); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0.65rem;
  }

  /* ── SIMPLE CONTACT FORM ── */
  .contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--cobalt);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .cf-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  }
  .cf-label .req { color: var(--cobalt); margin-left: 0.2rem; }
  .cf-input, .cf-select, .cf-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--smoke);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink);
    transition: border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
    outline: none; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .cf-input::placeholder, .cf-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--silver); }
  .cf-input:focus, .cf-select:focus, .cf-textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--cobalt); background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(36,104,178,0.12);
  }
  .cf-select { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%238fa8c2' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center; padding-right: 2.5rem; cursor: pointer; }
  .cf-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; line-height: 1.65; }
  .cf-submit {
    width: 100%; background: var(--cobalt); color: #fff;
    border: none; border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all var(--t-mid);
  }
  .cf-submit:hover { background: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(36,104,178,0.3); }
  .cf-note { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--silver); text-align: center; margin-top: 0.75rem; }

  /* ── HOURS BAND ── */
  .hours-strip {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .hours-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .hours-item .hi-label { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); display: block; }
  .hours-item .hi-val   { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }

  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    .contact-form-wrap { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
  }

  /* ── HERO — cinematic full-viewport with 6 market blips ── */
  #mkt-hero {
    min-height: 88vh;
    background: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  #mkt-hero .mh-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(13,27,42,0.30) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.72) 60%, rgba(13,27,42,1) 100%),
      url('img/Delta-Machine-And-Tool-Shop-Hero-Image.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  }
  /* Blueprint grid overlay */
  #mkt-hero .mh-grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
    background:
      linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 52px 52px;
  }
  /* Radial cobalt glow */
  #mkt-hero .mh-glow {
    position: absolute; top: -20%; right: -10%;
    width: 700px; height: 700px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36,104,178,0.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  #mkt-hero .mh-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    padding: 10rem 0 7rem;
  }
  #mkt-hero .mh-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sky);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  #mkt-hero .mh-eyebrow::before {
    content: ''; display: inline-block;
    width: 1.75rem; height: 2px;
    background: var(--sky); border-radius: 1px;
  }
  #mkt-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.0; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  #mkt-hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--sky); }
  #mkt-hero .mh-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    line-height: 1.8; max-width: 520px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  /* Market pill nav strip */
  #mkt-hero .mh-pills {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .mh-pill {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem; border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--t-mid);
  }
  .mh-pill:hover, .mh-pill:focus {
    background: var(--cobalt); border-color: var(--cobalt);
    color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .mh-pill svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

  /* ── MARKET STAT BAR ── */
  #mkt-stats {
    background: var(--cobalt);
    padding: 0;
  }
  .mkt-stat-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  }
  .mkt-stat-cell {
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    position: relative;
  }
  .mkt-stat-cell::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  }
  .mkt-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1;
  }
  .mkt-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 0.35rem;
  }

  /* ── MARKET CARD — the main repeating unit ── */
  .mkt-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 3px; /* gap between stacked sections */
  }

  /* Full-bleed photo panel */
  .mkt-photo {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 21/9;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .mkt-photo img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
    display: block;
  }
  .mkt-photo-placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  /* Gradient over photos */
  .mkt-photo::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(13,27,42,0.85) 0%,
      rgba(13,27,42,0.4) 50%,
      rgba(13,27,42,0.1) 100%
    );
  }
  .mkt-photo-content {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
  }
  .mkt-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 10rem);
    font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    position: absolute; right: 3%; bottom: -0.15em;
    pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
  }
  .mkt-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff; background: var(--cobalt);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .mkt-photo-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .mkt-photo-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--sky); }
  .mkt-photo-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    line-height: 1.7; max-width: 380px; margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  /* Body panel below each photo */
  .mkt-body {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  /* Alternating backgrounds */
  .mkt-section:nth-child(odd) .mkt-body  { background: var(--white); }
  .mkt-section:nth-child(even) .mkt-body { background: var(--smoke); }

  /* Capability tags strip */
  .mkt-caps {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
  }
  .mkt-cap-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cobalt);
    background: var(--mist);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.2);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--t-fast);
  }
  .mkt-cap-tag:hover {
    background: var(--cobalt); color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--cobalt);
  }

  /* Component examples mini-cards */
  .mkt-examples {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .mkt-example-item {
    background: var(--smoke);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--cobalt);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  .mkt-section:nth-child(even) .mkt-example-item {
    background: var(--white);
  }
  .mkt-example-item .mei-label {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cobalt); margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }
  .mkt-example-item .mei-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3;
  }

  /* Right column stat block */
  .mkt-stat-block {
    background: var(--ink);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--cobalt);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .mkt-stat-block::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .mkt-stat-block .msb-label {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sky); margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    position: relative;
  }
  .msb-row {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    font-size: 0.82rem; position: relative;
  }
  .msb-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .msb-row dt { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-weight: 400; max-width: 55%; }
  .msb-row dd { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; margin: 0; text-align: right; }

  /* ── DIVIDER WITH LABEL ── */
  .mkt-divider {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }
  .mkt-divider::before, .mkt-divider::after {
    content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px;
    background: var(--rule);
  }
  .mkt-divider span {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--silver); white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* ── FULL-BLEED INTERSTITIAL BAND ── */
  .mkt-interstitial {
    height: 380px;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .mkt-interstitial img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  }
  .mkt-interstitial .mi-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
  }
  .mkt-interstitial .mi-ticks {
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cobalt) 0px, var(--cobalt) 6px, transparent 6px, transparent 18px);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
  .mkt-interstitial .mi-ticks-r {
    position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cobalt) 0px, var(--cobalt) 6px, transparent 6px, transparent 18px);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }

  /* ── WHY DELTA GRID ── */
  #mkt-why { background: var(--ink); }
  .why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .why-cell {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: background var(--t-mid);
  }
  .why-cell:hover { background: rgba(36,104,178,0.1); }
  .why-cell::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 0; background: var(--cobalt);
    transition: height var(--t-mid);
  }
  .why-cell:hover::before { height: 2px; }
  .why-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    position: absolute; top: 1.25rem; right: 1.5rem;
  }
  .why-icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 4px;
    background: rgba(36,104,178,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74,144,217,0.18);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--sky); margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: all var(--t-mid);
  }
  .why-cell:hover .why-icon {
    background: var(--cobalt); border-color: var(--cobalt);
    color: #fff;
  }
  .why-cell h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .why-cell p {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
    line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mkt-stat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .mkt-examples { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .mkt-photo { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
    .mkt-photo-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 3rem); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    #mkt-hero { min-height: 70vh; }
    #mkt-hero .mh-content { padding: 8rem 0 5rem; }
    .mkt-stat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .mkt-examples { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .mkt-photo { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
    .mkt-interstitial { height: 260px; }
  }
  /* ── HERO — full-bleed split with big material word ── */
    #mat-hero {
      min-height: 72vh;
      background: var(--ink);
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    #mat-hero .mh-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(13,27,42,0.97) 38%, rgba(13,27,42,0.55) 68%, rgba(13,27,42,0.2) 100%),
        url('img/Delta-Machine-And-Tool-Shop-Hero-Image.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    }
    #mat-hero .mh-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 44px 44px;
    }
    #mat-hero .mh-word {
      position: absolute;
      right: -0.05em; bottom: -0.12em;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(8rem, 18vw, 22rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1;
      color: transparent;
      -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(74,144,217,0.12);
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      pointer-events: none;
      user-select: none;
    }
    #mat-hero .mh-content {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
    }
    #mat-hero .mh-label {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--sky);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    #mat-hero .mh-label::before {
      content: '';
      display: inline-block;
      width: 1.75rem; height: 2px;
      background: var(--sky); border-radius: 1px;
    }
    #mat-hero h1 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.05;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    #mat-hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--sky); }
    #mat-hero .mh-sub {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      line-height: 1.8;
      max-width: 480px;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    #mat-hero .mh-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 2.5rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      padding-top: 2rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    #mat-hero .mh-stat-num {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.85rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    #mat-hero .mh-stat-label {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
      margin-top: 0.3rem;
    }

    /* ── MATERIAL CARDS — the core grid ── */
    #mat-grid { background: var(--smoke); }

    .mat-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rule);
      border-radius: 4px;
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 100%;
      transition: box-shadow var(--t-mid), transform var(--t-mid);
      position: relative;
    }
    .mat-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
    .mat-card-photo {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .mat-card-photo img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .mat-card:hover .mat-card-photo img { transform: scale(1.06); }
    /* Photo placeholder for pages without real images yet */
    .mat-photo-placeholder {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }
    .mat-card-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #fff;
      background: var(--cobalt);
      padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
      border-radius: 100px;
    }
    .mat-card-symbol {
      position: absolute;
      top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      line-height: 1;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    }
    .mat-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .mat-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }
    .mat-card-grades {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--steel);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .mat-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      color: var(--slate);
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
    .mat-props {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
    .mat-prop-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
      border-radius: 100px;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
    }
    .mat-prop-tag.strength   { background: rgba(200,134,10,0.08); border-color: rgba(200,134,10,0.25); color: var(--gold); }
    .mat-prop-tag.corrosion  { background: rgba(36,104,178,0.08); border-color: rgba(36,104,178,0.2);  color: var(--cobalt); }
    .mat-prop-tag.weight     { background: rgba(92,122,153,0.08); border-color: rgba(92,122,153,0.2);  color: var(--steel); }
    .mat-prop-tag.thermal    { background: rgba(200,50,50,0.07);  border-color: rgba(200,50,50,0.18);  color: #b83232; }
    .mat-prop-tag.machinability { background: rgba(50,170,80,0.07); border-color: rgba(50,170,80,0.2); color: #2a8040; }
    .mat-card-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--rule); margin: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
    .mat-card-specs {
      padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 0.6rem 1rem;
    }
    .mat-spec-item { font-size: 0.78rem; }
    .mat-spec-label { color: var(--silver); font-size: 0.65rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.1rem; }
    .mat-spec-value { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.82rem; }

    /* ── PHOTO FEATURE BAND — full bleed image strip ── */
    .mat-photo-band {
      height: 420px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .mat-photo-band img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }
    .mat-photo-band .mpb-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.82) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.35) 60%, rgba(13,27,42,0.1) 100%);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .mat-photo-band .mpb-ticks {
      position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
      background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cobalt) 0px, var(--cobalt) 6px, transparent 6px, transparent 18px);
      opacity: 0.4;
    }

    /* ── COMPARISON TABLE SECTION ── */
    #mat-compare { background: var(--white); }

    .compare-table {
      width: 100%;
      border-collapse: collapse;
    }
    .compare-table thead th {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--cobalt);
      padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cobalt);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .compare-table thead th:first-child { text-align: left; }
    .compare-table thead th:not(:first-child) { text-align: center; }
    .compare-table tbody tr {
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
      transition: background var(--t-fast);
    }
    .compare-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--smoke); }
    .compare-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .compare-table tbody td {
      padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      color: var(--slate);
      vertical-align: middle;
    }
    .compare-table tbody td:first-child {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
      font-size: 0.86rem;
    }
    .compare-table tbody td:not(:first-child) { text-align: center; }
    /* Rating dots */
    .rating-dots { display: inline-flex; gap: 3px; }
    .rd { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rule); }
    .rd.on { background: var(--cobalt); }
    .rd.on-gold { background: var(--gold); }

    /* ── PHOTO MOSAIC — 3-up image strip ── */
    #mat-mosaic { background: var(--ink); }
    .mosaic-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 3px;
      height: 500px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .mosaic-cell {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--navy);
    }
    .mosaic-cell img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
      display: block;
    }
    .mosaic-cell:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
    .mosaic-cell .mc-label {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      padding: 3rem 1.25rem 1rem;
      background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(13,27,42,0.85));
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    }
    .mosaic-cell .mc-label strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      text-transform: none;
    }
    .mosaic-placeholder {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      background: linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
                  linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 28px 28px;
    }

    /* ── AEROSPACE SPECIFIC SECTION ── */
    #mat-aero { background: var(--smoke); }
    .aero-img-col {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 3/4;
      border-radius: 4px;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }
    .aero-img-col img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
    .aero-spec-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 1.5rem; left: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
      background: rgba(13,27,42,0.9);
      border: 1px solid rgba(74,144,217,0.25);
      border-radius: 4px;
      padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
    .aero-spec-overlay .aso-label {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--sky);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .aero-spec-row {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      padding: 0.35rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
    .aero-spec-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .aero-spec-row dt { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-weight: 400; }
    .aero-spec-row dd { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; margin: 0; }

    /* ── MATERIAL REQUEST STRIP ── */
    #mat-request {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 4rem 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    #mat-request::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
                  linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 36px 36px;
    }
    #mat-request .mr-word {
      position: absolute; right: -0.1em; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(5rem, 14vw, 14rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: transparent;
      -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      pointer-events: none; user-select: none; line-height: 1;
    }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      #mat-hero .mh-word { font-size: clamp(5rem, 22vw, 10rem); }
      .mosaic-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; height: 400px; }
      .mosaic-grid .mosaic-cell:first-child { grid-column: span 2; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      #mat-hero { min-height: 60vh; }
      .mat-photo-band { height: 260px; }
      .mosaic-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; height: auto; }
      .mosaic-grid .mosaic-cell { height: 220px; grid-column: auto; }
      .compare-table { font-size: 0.78rem; }
      .compare-table thead th, .compare-table tbody td { padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem; }
      .aero-img-col { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
    }

    /* ── HERO — dark blueprint grid, large cert badge center stage ── */
  #ql-hero {
    min-height: 82vh;
    background: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  #ql-hero .qh-photo {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(to right, rgba(13,27,42,1) 40%, rgba(13,27,42,0.7) 70%, rgba(13,27,42,0.25) 100%),
      url('img/Delta-Machine-And-Tool-CNC-Image.jpg') center right/cover no-repeat;
  }
  #ql-hero .qh-grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
    background:
      linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
  }
  /* Scanning line animation */
  #ql-hero .qh-scan {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
  }
  #ql-hero .qh-scan::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(74,144,217,0.4), transparent);
    animation: scanLine 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes scanLine {
    0%   { top: 0%; opacity: 0; }
    10%  { opacity: 1; }
    90%  { opacity: 1; }
    100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
  }
  /* Right-side crosshair corner marks */
  #ql-hero .qh-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  #ql-hero .qh-corner.tl { top: 2rem; left: 2rem; border-top: 2px solid var(--cobalt); border-left: 2px solid var(--cobalt); }
  #ql-hero .qh-corner.tr { top: 2rem; right: 2rem; border-top: 2px solid var(--cobalt); border-right: 2px solid var(--cobalt); }
  #ql-hero .qh-corner.bl { bottom: 2rem; left: 2rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cobalt); border-left: 2px solid var(--cobalt); }
  #ql-hero .qh-corner.br { bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cobalt); border-right: 2px solid var(--cobalt); }

  #ql-hero .qh-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    padding: 9rem 0 7rem;
  }
  #ql-hero .qh-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sky);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  #ql-hero .qh-eyebrow::before {
    content: ''; width: 1.75rem; height: 2px;
    background: var(--sky); border-radius: 1px; display: inline-block;
  }
  #ql-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.5vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.0; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  #ql-hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--sky); }
  #ql-hero .qh-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
    line-height: 1.82; max-width: 500px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  /* Floating cert badge — right side of hero */
  .qh-badge-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .qh-cert-badge {
    position: relative;
    width: 260px; height: 260px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .qh-cert-badge .qcb-ring {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.25);
    animation: certRingPulse 3s ease-out infinite;
  }
  .qh-cert-badge .qcb-ring-2 {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.1);
    animation: certRingPulse 3s ease-out infinite 0.5s;
  }
  .qh-cert-badge .qcb-ring-3 {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.05);
    animation: certRingPulse 3s ease-out infinite 1s;
  }
  @keyframes certRingPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
    50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.03); }
  }
  .qh-cert-badge .qcb-inner {
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--cobalt) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(36,104,178,0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .qh-cert-badge .qcb-label-top {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  .qh-cert-badge .qcb-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff; line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .qh-cert-badge .qcb-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
  }
  .qh-cert-badge .qcb-detail {
    font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }
  /* Tick marks around badge */
  .qh-cert-badge .qcb-ticks {
    position: absolute; inset: -10px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: repeating-conic-gradient(
      rgba(74,144,217,0.35) 0deg 2deg,
      transparent 2deg 12deg
    );
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  /* ── STAT STRIP ── */
  #ql-stats {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .ql-stat-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .ql-stat-cell {
    padding: 2rem 2rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    position: relative;
  }
  .ql-stat-cell::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 2rem; right: 2rem;
    height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  }
  .ql-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1;
  }
  .ql-stat-num sup { font-size: 0.5em; vertical-align: super; color: var(--sky); }
  .ql-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 0.3rem;
  }
  .ql-stat-sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--sky);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
  }

  /* ── QUALITY PILLARS — large icon grid ── */
  #ql-pillars { background: var(--smoke); }
  .ql-pillar {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow var(--t-mid), transform var(--t-mid);
  }
  .ql-pillar:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  .ql-pillar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 0; background: var(--cobalt);
    transition: height var(--t-mid);
  }
  .ql-pillar:hover::before { height: 3px; }
  .ql-pillar-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--mist);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.2);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--cobalt); margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: all var(--t-mid);
  }
  .ql-pillar:hover .ql-pillar-icon {
    background: var(--cobalt); color: #fff; border-color: var(--cobalt);
  }
  .ql-pillar h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .ql-pillar p {
    font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.75; margin: 0;
  }
  .ql-pillar .qp-detail {
    margin-top: 1.25rem; padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cobalt);
  }

  /* ── PHOTO BAND ── */
  .ql-photo-band {
    height: 440px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ql-photo-band img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  }
  .ql-photo-band .qpb-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
  }
  .ql-photo-band .qpb-tick-l {
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cobalt) 0px, var(--cobalt) 6px, transparent 6px, transparent 18px);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
  .ql-photo-band .qpb-tick-r {
    position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cobalt) 0px, var(--cobalt) 6px, transparent 6px, transparent 18px);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }

  /* ── QMS PROCESS FLOW — horizontal steps with connecting line ── */
  #ql-process { background: var(--ink); }
  .ql-flow {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
  }
  /* Connecting line */
  .ql-flow::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px; left: calc(100% / 12); right: calc(100% / 12);
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      var(--cobalt) 10%,
      var(--cobalt) 90%,
      transparent 100%
    );
    opacity: 0.3;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .ql-step {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .ql-step-num {
    width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(36,104,178,0.12);
    border: 2px solid rgba(74,144,217,0.2);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--sky);
    transition: all var(--t-mid);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .ql-step:hover .ql-step-num {
    background: var(--cobalt);
    border-color: var(--cobalt);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
  .ql-step h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff; text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem; line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .ql-step p {
    font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
    line-height: 1.65; text-align: center; margin: 0;
  }

  /* ── DOCUMENTATION DEEP-DIVE ── */
  #ql-docs { background: var(--white); }
  .ql-doc-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    transition: box-shadow var(--t-mid), transform var(--t-mid);
  }
  .ql-doc-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .ql-doc-header {
    background: var(--ink);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ql-doc-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
  }
  .ql-doc-header .qdh-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 4px;
    background: rgba(36,104,178,0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74,144,217,0.25);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--sky); margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .ql-doc-header h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .ql-doc-header .qdh-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sky); position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .ql-doc-body { padding: 1.75rem; background: var(--white); }
  .ql-doc-body p {
    font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .ql-doc-items { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
  .ql-doc-items li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--slate);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .ql-doc-items li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .ql-doc-items .qdi-check {
    width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cobalt);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem;
  }

  /* ── AWARD SECTION — cinematic dark treatment ── */
  #ql-award {
    background: var(--ink);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    padding: 7rem 0;
  }
  #ql-award::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 42px 42px;
  }
  #ql-award .qa-glow {
    position: absolute; top: -30%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 800px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(36,104,178,0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .award-medallion {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px; height: 220px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .award-medallion .am-ring-outer {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: conic-gradient(
      var(--gold) 0deg 60deg,
      rgba(200,134,10,0.3) 60deg 120deg,
      var(--gold) 120deg 180deg,
      rgba(200,134,10,0.3) 180deg 240deg,
      var(--gold) 240deg 300deg,
      rgba(200,134,10,0.3) 300deg 360deg
    );
    padding: 3px;
    animation: rotateSlow 20s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes rotateSlow { from { transform: rotate(0deg); } to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
  .award-medallion .am-ring-inner {
    position: absolute; inset: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ink);
  }
  .award-medallion .am-face {
    position: absolute; inset: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,134,10,0.15) 0%, rgba(200,134,10,0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,134,10,0.25);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .award-medallion .am-star {
    color: var(--gold); font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  .award-medallion .am-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold); text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* ── EQUIPMENT TABLE ── */
  #ql-equipment { background: var(--smoke); }
  .ql-equip-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
  .ql-equip-table thead th {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cobalt); padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cobalt);
    text-align: left;
  }
  .ql-equip-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
    transition: background var(--t-fast);
  }
  .ql-equip-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--white); }
  .ql-equip-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .ql-equip-table tbody td {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--slate); vertical-align: middle;
  }
  .ql-equip-table tbody td:first-child {
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.86rem;
  }
  .ql-equip-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 100px;
    background: var(--mist);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.2);
    color: var(--cobalt);
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ql-stat-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ql-flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
    .ql-flow::before { display: none; }
    .qh-badge-wrap { margin-top: 3rem; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    #ql-hero { min-height: 65vh; }
    #ql-hero .qh-content { padding: 7rem 0 4rem; }
    .ql-stat-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ql-flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
    .ql-photo-band { height: 280px; }
  }

    /* ── HERO — split dark panel with blueprint crosshair ── */
  #raq-hero {
    background: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
  }
  #raq-hero .rh-grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
    background:
      linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 44px 44px;
  }
  #raq-hero .rh-photo-half {
    position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 45%;
    background: url('img/Delta-Machine-And-Tool-Shop-Hero-Image.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%);
  }
  /* Diagonal separator */
  #raq-hero .rh-diagonal {
    position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 43%;
    width: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--ink) 40%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  /* Corner tick marks */
  #raq-hero .rh-tick-v {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 2rem; bottom: 0; width: 1px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, transparent 18px, rgba(74,144,217,0.18) 18px, rgba(74,144,217,0.18) 24px);
  }
  #raq-hero .rh-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sky);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  #raq-hero .rh-eyebrow::before {
    content: ''; display: inline-block;
    width: 1.75rem; height: 2px;
    background: var(--sky); border-radius: 1px;
  }
  #raq-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.0; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  #raq-hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--sky); }
  #raq-hero .rh-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    line-height: 1.82; max-width: 440px;
  }
  /* Promise strip */
  .raq-promises {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem; padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  }
  .raq-promise {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  }
  .raq-promise svg { color: var(--sky); flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* ── FORM SHELL ── */
  #raq-form-section { background: var(--smoke); }

  .raq-form-wrap {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--cobalt);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 3rem 3rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }

  /* Step indicator */
  .raq-steps {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    gap: 0; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .raq-step {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--silver);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .raq-step.active { color: var(--cobalt); }
  .raq-step.done   { color: var(--slate); }
  .raq-step-num {
    width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--smoke); border: 2px solid var(--rule);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
    transition: all var(--t-mid);
  }
  .raq-step.active .raq-step-num {
    background: var(--cobalt); border-color: var(--cobalt); color: #fff;
  }
  .raq-step.done .raq-step-num {
    background: var(--mist); border-color: var(--cobalt); color: var(--cobalt);
  }
  .raq-step-line {
    flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--rule); margin: 0 0.75rem;
  }
  .raq-step-line.done { background: var(--cobalt); }

  /* Field groups */
  .raq-field-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .raq-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .raq-label .req {
    color: var(--cobalt); margin-left: 0.2rem; font-size: 0.8em;
  }
  .raq-input,
  .raq-select,
  .raq-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--smoke);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 0.78rem 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
    outline: none;
    appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
  }
  .raq-input::placeholder,
  .raq-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--silver); }
  .raq-input:focus,
  .raq-select:focus,
  .raq-textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--cobalt);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(36,104,178,0.12);
  }
  /* Valid state */
  .raq-input.valid,
  .raq-select.valid,
  .raq-textarea.valid {
    border-color: #2a8040;
    background: rgba(42,128,64,0.03);
  }
  /* Error state */
  .raq-input.error,
  .raq-select.error,
  .raq-textarea.error {
    border-color: #c0392b;
    background: rgba(192,57,43,0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192,57,43,0.1);
  }
  .raq-error-msg {
    font-size: 0.72rem; color: #c0392b;
    margin-top: 0.3rem; display: none;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .raq-input.error ~ .raq-error-msg,
  .raq-select.error ~ .raq-error-msg,
  .raq-textarea.error ~ .raq-error-msg { display: block; }
  .raq-select { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%238fa8c2' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center; padding-right: 2.5rem; cursor: pointer; }
  .raq-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; line-height: 1.65; }

  /* Field hint text */
  .raq-hint {
    font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--silver);
    margin-top: 0.35rem; line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* ── FILE UPLOAD ZONE ── */
  .raq-upload-zone {
    border: 2px dashed var(--rule);
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--smoke);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--t-mid);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .raq-upload-zone:hover,
  .raq-upload-zone.drag-over {
    border-color: var(--cobalt);
    background: var(--mist);
  }
  .raq-upload-zone.drag-over::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(36,104,178,0.05);
  }
  .raq-upload-zone input[type="file"] {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    opacity: 0; cursor: pointer; z-index: 2;
  }
  .raq-upload-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--mist); border: 2px solid rgba(36,104,178,0.2);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--cobalt); margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    transition: all var(--t-mid);
  }
  .raq-upload-zone:hover .raq-upload-icon {
    background: var(--cobalt); color: #fff; border-color: var(--cobalt);
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
  .raq-upload-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }
  .raq-upload-sub {
    font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--steel); line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .raq-upload-types {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem; margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .raq-type-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 100px;
    background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    color: var(--steel);
  }
  .raq-type-tag.safe { background: rgba(42,128,64,0.06); border-color: rgba(42,128,64,0.2); color: #2a6030; }

  /* File list */
  .raq-file-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0.75rem 0 0; }
  .raq-file-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
    background: var(--smoke); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--slate);
    animation: fileSlideIn 0.25s var(--ease-out) both;
  }
  @keyframes fileSlideIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  .rfi-icon { color: var(--cobalt); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .rfi-name { flex: 1; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
  .rfi-size { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--silver); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .rfi-remove {
    width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--silver); cursor: pointer; flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--t-fast); font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .rfi-remove:hover { background: #c0392b; border-color: #c0392b; color: #fff; }

  /* Security badge strip */
  .raq-security {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(42,128,64,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(42,128,64,0.15);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .raq-security-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: #2a6030;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }
  .raq-security-item svg { color: #2a8040; }

  /* Consent */
  .raq-consent {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--smoke); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .raq-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer; margin-top: 0.1rem;
    accent-color: var(--cobalt);
  }
  .raq-consent-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .raq-consent-text strong { color: var(--ink); }

  /* Submit button */
  .raq-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--cobalt);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 1.05rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    transition: all var(--t-mid);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .raq-submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(36,104,178,0.35);
  }
  .raq-submit-btn:disabled {
    background: var(--silver); cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none; box-shadow: none;
  }
  .raq-submit-btn .btn-spinner {
    display: none; width: 16px; height: 16px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border-top-color: #fff; border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
  .raq-submit-btn.loading .btn-spinner { display: block; }
  .raq-submit-btn.loading .btn-text { opacity: 0.6; }

  /* Success state */
  .raq-success {
    display: none;
    text-align: center; padding: 3rem 2rem;
  }
  .raq-success.show { display: block; animation: fadeIn 0.5s var(--ease-out) both; }
  .raq-success-icon {
    width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(42,128,64,0.1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(42,128,64,0.3);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #2a8040; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .raq-success h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .raq-success p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.8; }
  @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

  /* ── SIDEBAR ── */
  .raq-sidebar-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .rsc-header {
    background: var(--ink); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .rsc-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,144,217,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
  }
  .rsc-header h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sky); margin: 0;
    position: relative;
  }
  .rsc-body { padding: 1.5rem; background: var(--white); }
  .rsc-row {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .rsc-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
  .rsc-row .rsr-icon { color: var(--sky); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem; }
  .rsc-row .rsr-label { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--silver); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.1rem; }
  .rsc-row .rsr-val { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

  /* What to send checklist */
  .raq-send-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
  .raq-send-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
    font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .raq-send-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .raq-send-list .sl-dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cobalt); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.45rem;
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .raq-form-wrap { padding: 2rem 1.75rem; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    #raq-hero { padding: 6rem 0 4rem; }
    #raq-hero .rh-photo-half { display: none; }
    .raq-steps { display: none; }
    .raq-form-wrap { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
    .raq-security { gap: 0.75rem; }
  }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     WPFORMS / GRAVITY FORMS CSS OVERRIDES
     Copy everything below this line into WordPress >
     Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS
     (or your child theme's style.css)
  ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  /* WPForms field labels */
  .wpforms-field-label {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em !important; text-transform: uppercase !important;
    color: #3d5a78 !important; margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  /* WPForms inputs */
  .wpforms-field input[type="text"],
  .wpforms-field input[type="email"],
  .wpforms-field input[type="tel"],
  .wpforms-field select,
  .wpforms-field textarea {
    background: #f0f4f8 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #d0dce8 !important;
    border-radius: 3px !important;
    padding: 0.78rem 1rem !important;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important; color: #0d1b2a !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    transition: border-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease !important;
  }
  .wpforms-field input:focus,
  .wpforms-field select:focus,
  .wpforms-field textarea:focus {
    border-color: #2468b2 !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(36,104,178,0.12) !important;
    outline: none !important;
  }
  /* WPForms submit button */
  .wpforms-submit {
    background: #2468b2 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 3px !important;
    padding: 1rem 2rem !important;
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important; text-transform: uppercase !important;
    width: 100% !important; cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: background 0.38s ease, transform 0.38s ease !important;
  }
  .wpforms-submit:hover {
    background: #1b3a5c !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  }
  /* WPForms file upload */
  .wpforms-field-file-upload .wpforms-field-label { margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important; }
  /* WPForms error messages */
  .wpforms-error { color: #c0392b !important; font-size: 0.72rem !important; font-weight: 500 !important; }
  /* Gravity Forms equivalents */
  .gform_wrapper .gfield_label {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em !important; text-transform: uppercase !important;
    color: #3d5a78 !important;
  }
  .gform_wrapper input[type="text"],
  .gform_wrapper input[type="email"],
  .gform_wrapper input[type="tel"],
  .gform_wrapper select,
  .gform_wrapper textarea {
    background: #f0f4f8 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #d0dce8 !important;
    border-radius: 3px !important;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important; color: #0d1b2a !important;
  }
  .gform_wrapper .gform_button {
    background: #2468b2 !important; color: #fff !important;
    border: none !important; border-radius: 3px !important;
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important; text-transform: uppercase !important;
    padding: 1rem 2rem !important; width: 100% !important;
  }

  .screen-reader-text {
    display:none;
  }

  .process-item h3, .industry-cell h3 {
    color:#fff;
  }