:root{
  --brand-primary:#004487;   /* Deep Water */
  --brand-secondary:#285F9A; /* Forest Blue */
  --brand-light:#E5E6E7;     /* Gray Hint */
  --brand-muted:#A1A3A5;     /* New Gray */
  --bg:#FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft:#F7F8FA;
  --text:#1F2933;
  --text-soft:#4B5563;
  --border:#DADDE1;
  --shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --radius:22px;
  --max:1180px;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:Segoe UI, Arial, sans-serif;
  color:var(--text);
  background:var(--bg);
  line-height:1.65;
}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
.container{max-width:var(--max);margin:auto;padding:0 22px}
header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:30;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.nav{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:22px;padding:18px 0;
}
.brand{
  font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--brand-primary);
}
.brand small{
  display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand-secondary);margin-top:2px;
}
.nav-links{
  display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.nav-links a{font-size:.95rem;color:#334155}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--brand-primary)}
.mobile-toggle{
  display:none;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;
  background:white;color:var(--brand-primary);font-weight:600;
}
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:12px 18px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--brand-primary);color:#fff}
.btn-primary:hover{background:#00376d}
.btn-secondary{background:var(--brand-secondary);color:#fff}
.btn-secondary:hover{background:#214f80}
.btn-outline{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.24);color:#fff}
.btn-outline:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.btn-light{border-color:var(--border);color:var(--brand-primary)}
.btn-light:hover{border-color:var(--brand-primary)}
.hero{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand-primary),var(--brand-secondary));
  color:#fff;padding:84px 0 76px;
}
.hero-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:36px;align-items:end;
}
.hero h1{font-size:3rem;line-height:1.12;margin:0 0 18px;max-width:800px}
.hero p{font-size:1.06rem;max-width:760px;color:#deebf7}
.hero-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-radius:28px;padding:24px;
}
.hero-card h3{margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:1.1rem}
.hero-list{display:grid;gap:12px}
.hero-item{
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:16px;padding:12px 14px;font-size:.95rem;color:#eef6ff;
}
.section{padding:76px 0}
.section-soft{background:var(--bg-soft)}
.section-dark{background:var(--brand-primary);color:#fff}
.section-kicker{
  font-size:.76rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brand-secondary);
}
.section-dark .section-kicker{color:#d9e8f7}
.section h2,.section-dark h2{
  margin:10px 0 14px;font-size:2.1rem;line-height:1.15;
}
.lead{max-width:760px;color:var(--text-soft)}
.section-dark .lead{color:#deebf7}
.grid-3,.grid-4,.grid-2{display:grid;gap:20px}
.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:22px;
}
.card h3,.card h4{margin:0 0 10px 0;color:var(--brand-primary)}
.card p{margin:0;color:var(--text-soft);font-size:.96rem}
.icon{
  width:40px;height:40px;background:rgba(40,95,154,.12);border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.pill{
  display:inline-block;padding:6px 11px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(40,95,154,.1);color:var(--brand-primary);
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.section-dark .article-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius:24px;padding:22px;
}
.article-card h3{margin:12px 0 10px;color:#fff}
.article-card p{margin:0;color:#dbe8f6}
.article-card a{display:inline-block;margin-top:14px;color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}
.trust-strip{
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--bg-soft);
}
.trust-strip .grid-4{padding:22px 0}
.trust-item{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:18px;padding:14px;
  color:#334155;font-size:.92rem;
}
.two-col{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;gap:34px;align-items:start;
}
.sidebar-layout{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 300px;gap:30px;align-items:start;
}
.sidebar{position:sticky;top:92px}
.toc a{
  display:block;padding:10px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);color:#334155;font-size:.94rem;
}
.toc a:first-of-type{border-top:none;padding-top:0}
.highlight{
  border-left:4px solid var(--brand-secondary);background:#eef4fb;
  border-radius:0 16px 16px 0;padding:16px 18px;color:#194169;margin:16px 0;
}
.form-wrap{
  background:var(--bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:24px;padding:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
input,textarea{
  width:100%;padding:13px 14px;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom:12px;font:inherit;color:var(--text);background:#fff;
}
textarea{min-height:140px;resize:vertical}
footer{
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);padding:24px 0;color:#64748b;font-size:.92rem;
}
.footer-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;align-items:center}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero-grid,.grid-3,.grid-4,.grid-2,.two-col,.sidebar-layout,.footer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;display:grid}
  .sidebar{position:static}
  .hero h1{font-size:2.35rem}
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .mobile-toggle{display:inline-flex}
  .nav{position:relative}
  .nav-links{
    display:none;position:absolute;top:70px;left:0;right:0;background:white;
    border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:18px;padding:14px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;
  }
  .nav-links.open{display:flex}
}

.brand-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.brand-logo{
  width:52px;height:52px;object-fit:contain;display:block;
}
.brand-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.top-contact-bar{
  background:var(--brand-light);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:#334155;
}
.top-contact-inner{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;align-items:center;
  padding:10px 0;
}
.top-contact-links{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero h1{max-width:860px}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .top-contact-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}
  .brand-logo{width:46px;height:46px}
}

/* Stronger homepage hero */
.hero-home{
  position:relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(0,68,135,.96) 0%, rgba(40,95,154,.92) 48%, rgba(0,68,135,.88) 100%),
    url('chromatogram-hero.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  color:#fff;
  padding:96px 0 88px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-home::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 24% 24%, rgba(164,100,255,.18), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 58%, rgba(164,100,255,.12), transparent 24%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-home .container{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}
.hero-home-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr .92fr;
  gap:34px;
  align-items:center;
}
.hero-home h1{
  font-size:4rem;
  line-height:1.02;
  margin:18px 0 20px;
  max-width:820px;
  letter-spacing:-0.03em;
}
.hero-home p{
  max-width:720px;
  color:#e8f1fb;
  font-size:1.12rem;
}
.hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:8px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#eef6ff;
}
.hero-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:28px;
}
.btn-glow{
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,0);
}
.btn-glow:hover{
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(140, 80, 255, 0.42), 0 0 30px rgba(140, 80, 255, 0.18);
}
.hero-points{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:30px;
  max-width:760px;
}
.hero-point{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:14px 16px;
}
.hero-point strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:.96rem;
  color:#fff;
}
.hero-point span{
  display:block;
  margin-top:7px;
  color:#dbe8f6;
  font-size:.9rem;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.hero-visual{
  min-height:420px;
  border-radius:28px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url('chromatogram-hero.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow:0 18px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-visual::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.05), rgba(0,0,0,.22)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 65% 24%, rgba(120,80,255,.14), transparent 22%);
}
.hero-visual-card{
  position:absolute;
  right:18px;
  bottom:18px;
  left:18px;
  background:rgba(5,25,45,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:22px;
  padding:18px;
}
.hero-visual-card h3{
  margin:0 0 12px 0;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:1.25rem;
}
.hero-visual-list{
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
}
.hero-visual-item{
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:11px 13px;
  color:#eaf2fb;
  font-size:.95rem;
}
.authority-strip{
  background:#f5f7fa;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.authority-strip .container{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:20px;
  padding:22px 22px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.authority-copy{
  color:#334155;
  font-size:1rem;
}
.authority-list{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.authority-pill{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:10px 14px;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:var(--brand-primary);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero-home-grid, .hero-points{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .hero-home h1{
    font-size:2.9rem;
  }
  .hero-visual{
    min-height:360px;
  }
}

/* V5 hero and button refinements */
.hero-home{
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(0,68,135,.82) 0%, rgba(40,95,154,.78) 48%, rgba(0,68,135,.76) 100%),
    url('chromatogram-hero.png') center/cover no-repeat !important;
}
.hero-home::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,68,135,.28) 0%, rgba(0,68,135,.16) 35%, rgba(0,68,135,.08) 55%, rgba(0,68,135,.22) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-visual{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03), rgba(255,255,255,.01)),
    url('chromatogram-hero.png') center/cover no-repeat !important;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.hero-visual::before{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.02), rgba(0,0,0,.14)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 65% 24%, rgba(120,80,255,.14), transparent 22%);
}
.btn-secondary,
.btn-primary,
.btn-outline{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:all .25s ease;
}
.btn-secondary,
.btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-secondary)) !important;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color:#fff !important;
}
.btn-outline{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28) !important;
  color:#fff !important;
}
.btn-secondary:hover,
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-outline:hover{
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(140,80,255,.42), 0 0 34px rgba(140,80,255,.18);
}
.btn-secondary::before,
.btn-primary::before,
.btn-outline::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08), rgba(255,255,255,0));
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-cta-row{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:28px;
}
.hero-support-note{
  margin-top:14px;
  color:#e7effa;
  font-size:.95rem;
}
.remote-support-banner{
  margin-top:18px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:10px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  color:#eef6ff;
  font-size:.9rem;
}
.remote-support-banner strong{
  color:#fff;
}

/* V10 homepage authority section */
.authority-platform{
  padding:86px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%, #f7f8fa 100%);
}
.authority-platform-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap:26px;
  align-items:start;
}
.authority-stat-card{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand-primary),var(--brand-secondary));
  color:#fff;
  border-radius:28px;
  padding:28px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.authority-stat-card h3{
  margin:0 0 12px 0;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:1.55rem;
}
.authority-stat-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:#eaf2fb;
  line-height:1.65;
}
.authority-stat-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:18px;
}
.authority-stat{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:14px;
}
.authority-stat strong{
  display:block;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:1rem;
}
.authority-stat span{
  display:block;
  margin-top:6px;
  color:#deebf7;
  font-size:.88rem;
  line-height:1.45;
}
.authority-cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:18px;
}
.authority-service-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:24px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  padding:22px;
}
.authority-service-card h3{
  margin:0 0 10px 0;
  color:var(--brand-primary);
  font-size:1.05rem;
}
.authority-service-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-size:.94rem;
  line-height:1.6;
}
.authority-badge-row{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:18px;
}
.authority-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:9px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  color:var(--brand-primary);
  font-size:.84rem;
  font-weight:700;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .authority-platform-grid,.authority-cards,.authority-stat-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}


html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
.quick-links{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:14px;
  max-width:900px;
}
.quick-link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:10px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:700;
  transition:.25s ease;
}
.quick-link:hover{
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(140,80,255,.22), 0 0 24px rgba(140,80,255,.10);
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .quick-links{max-width:100%;}
}


.card p + p{margin-top:10px}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero-cta-row{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
}


/* V19 hero reset to three core sections */
.hero-home{
  padding:88px 0 72px;
}
.hero-home-grid{
  grid-template-columns: 1.02fr .98fr;
  gap:40px;
  align-items:center;
}
.hero-copy-block{
  max-width:720px;
}
.hero-badge,
.quick-links,
.hero-cta-row,
.hero-support-note,
.hero-points{
  display:none !important;
}
.hero-home h1{
  font-size:4.15rem;
  line-height:0.98;
  margin:0 0 24px;
  max-width:700px;
}
.hero-home p{
  max-width:700px;
  font-size:1.05rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  margin:0;
}
.remote-support-banner{
  margin-top:26px;
  width:100%;
  max-width:610px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  text-align:center;
  padding:16px 24px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  font-size:1.02rem;
  line-height:1.45;
}
.remote-support-banner strong,
.remote-support-banner span{
  white-space:normal;
}
.hero-visual{
  min-height:520px;
  border-radius:30px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url('chromatogram-hero.png') center/cover no-repeat !important;
}
.hero-visual::before{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.02), rgba(0,0,0,.12)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 52% 22%, rgba(120,80,255,.12), transparent 20%);
}
.hero-visual-card{
  position:relative;
  right:auto;
  bottom:auto;
  left:auto;
  width:min(92%, 510px);
  background:rgba(26, 54, 90, .82);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius:30px;
  padding:28px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.hero-visual-card h3{
  font-size:2rem;
  line-height:1.1;
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.hero-visual-list{
  gap:12px;
}
.hero-visual-item{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:14px 16px;
  font-size:1rem;
  line-height:1.55;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero-home{
    padding:72px 0 60px;
  }
  .hero-home-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:28px;
  }
  .hero-home h1{
    font-size:3.5rem;
    max-width:640px;
  }
  .hero-visual{
    min-height:420px;
  }
  .hero-visual-card{
    width:min(92%, 560px);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .hero-home h1{
    font-size:2.6rem;
    line-height:1.02;
    max-width:100%;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .hero-home p{
    font-size:1rem;
  }
  .remote-support-banner{
    max-width:100%;
    padding:14px 18px;
    font-size:.96rem;
  }
  .hero-visual{
    min-height:340px;
  }
  .hero-visual-card{
    padding:22px;
    border-radius:24px;
  }
  .hero-visual-card h3{
    font-size:1.7rem;
  }
}


/* V20 hero layout refinement */
.nowrap{white-space:nowrap}
.hero-copy-block{min-width:0}
.hero-right-column{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:18px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.hero-right-extras{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:18px;
  align-items:flex-start;
}
.hero-section-links{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:12px;
}
.hero-chip{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:10px 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.96rem;
  line-height:1.2;
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.hero-chip:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.hero-cta-row{
  margin-top:0;
}
.remote-support-banner{
  margin-top:0;
  width:100%;
  min-height:56px;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:12px;
  padding:14px 22px;
  font-size:1rem;
  text-align:center;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.remote-support-banner span,
.remote-support-banner strong{display:inline-block}
.hero-support-note{
  max-width:760px;
}
.hero-points{
  max-width:none;
  width:100%;
}
@media (min-width: 981px){
  .hero-home-grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(520px,.98fr);
    align-items:start;
  }
  .hero-home h1{
    max-width:720px;
    font-size:4.3rem;
  }
  .hero-copy-block{
    padding-right:10px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 1180px){
  .hero-home h1{
    font-size:3.7rem;
  }
  .remote-support-banner{
    white-space:normal;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero-right-column,
  .hero-right-extras{
    gap:16px;
  }
  .hero-home-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .hero-home h1{
    font-size:3rem;
    max-width:860px;
  }
  .remote-support-banner{
    white-space:normal;
    justify-content:flex-start;
    text-align:left;
  }
  .hero-points{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .hero-home{
    padding:74px 0 64px;
  }
  .hero-home h1{
    font-size:2.45rem;
    line-height:1.06;
  }
  .hero-chip{
    font-size:.9rem;
    padding:10px 14px;
  }
  .hero-cta-row{
    width:100%;
  }
  .hero-cta-row .btn{
    width:100%;
  }
  .remote-support-banner{
    padding:12px 16px;
    font-size:.95rem;
  }
}


/* V21 hero alignment rebuild */
.hero-home-grid{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(460px,.98fr);
  column-gap:54px;
  row-gap:28px;
  align-items:start;
}
.hero-copy-block{
  padding-top:10px;
}
.hero-home h1{
  max-width:700px;
  font-size:4.05rem;
  line-height:.98;
  margin:0 0 22px;
}
.hero-copy-block p{
  max-width:680px;
  margin:0;
}
.hero-right-column{
  margin-left:10px;
}
.hero-visual{
  min-height:482px;
}
.hero-lower-full{
  grid-column:1 / -1;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:-6px;
}
.remote-support-banner{
  width:min(100%, 1060px);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:12px;
  padding:14px 24px;
  text-align:center;
  white-space:nowrap;
  font-size:1rem;
  line-height:1.25;
  border-radius:999px;
}
.hero-section-links{
  width:min(100%, 1060px);
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:12px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.hero-chip{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:10px 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.2;
}
.hero-chip:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.hero-cta-row{
  width:min(100%, 1060px);
  justify-content:center;
  margin-top:0;
}
.hero-support-note{
  margin-top:0;
  width:min(100%, 900px);
  text-align:center;
}
.hero-points{
  width:min(100%, 1060px);
  max-width:none;
  margin-top:0;
}
@media (max-width: 1180px){
  .hero-home-grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(400px,.92fr);
    column-gap:34px;
  }
  .hero-home h1{
    max-width:620px;
    font-size:3.65rem;
  }
  .remote-support-banner{
    white-space:normal;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero-home-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    row-gap:24px;
  }
  .hero-copy-block,
  .hero-right-column,
  .hero-lower-full{
    width:100%;
    margin:0;
  }
  .hero-home h1{
    max-width:100%;
    font-size:3rem;
    line-height:1.02;
  }
  .hero-right-column{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
  }
  .hero-visual{
    width:min(100%, 760px);
    min-height:400px;
  }
  .hero-lower-full{
    margin-top:0;
    align-items:stretch;
  }
  .remote-support-banner,
  .hero-section-links,
  .hero-cta-row,
  .hero-support-note,
  .hero-points{
    width:100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .hero-home{
    padding:72px 0 68px;
  }
  .hero-home h1{
    font-size:2.85rem;
  }
  .nowrap{
    white-space:normal;
  }
  .hero-visual{
    min-height:340px;
  }
  .hero-visual-card{
    /* left:14px;
    right:14px;
    bottom:14px; */
    padding:16px;
  }
  .remote-support-banner{
    padding:12px 18px;
    font-size:.95rem;
    white-space:normal;
  }
  .hero-section-links,
  .hero-cta-row{
    justify-content:center;
  }
  .hero-points{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}

/* V22 hero banner fix and subtle chromatogram animation */
.hero-visual{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.hero-visual::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-8% -14%;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 42%, rgba(255,255,255,.18) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 58%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 28%, rgba(160,110,255,.18), transparent 28%);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  animation:heroChromatogramSweep 8.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-visual-card{
  z-index:1;
}
@keyframes heroChromatogramSweep{
  0%{transform:translateX(-10%) translateY(0); opacity:.25;}
  18%{opacity:.38;}
  50%{transform:translateX(10%) translateY(0); opacity:.5;}
  82%{opacity:.34;}
  100%{transform:translateX(-10%) translateY(0); opacity:.25;}
}

/* desktop: keep remote banner in one line */
@media (min-width: 981px){
  .remote-support-banner{
    width:min(100%, 1080px);
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:nowrap;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    white-space:nowrap !important;
    text-align:center;
    padding:14px 24px;
  }
  .remote-support-banner strong,
  .remote-support-banner span{
    display:inline;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
}

/* tablet/mobile: allow neat wrapping */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .remote-support-banner{
    white-space:normal !important;
    text-align:center;
    justify-content:center;
  }
}

/* keep Gas chromatograph together on larger screens */
@media (min-width: 761px){
  .nowrap{
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
}

/* reduce motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hero-visual::after{
    animation:none;
    opacity:.22;
  }
}


/* V23 premium hero polish */
.hero-home{
  padding-top:110px !important;
  padding-bottom:120px !important;
}

.hero-home-grid{
  gap:80px !important;
  align-items:start !important;
}

.hero-visual{
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15) !important;
}

.hero-visual-card{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.24), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

/* Premium agency-style trick: subtle top accent line and glow */
.hero-visual-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  left:22px;
  right:22px;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0), rgba(255,255,255,0.72), rgba(160,110,255,0.45), rgba(255,255,255,0));
  opacity:.95;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-visual-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-12% auto auto 10%;
  width:44%;
  height:42%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.08), rgba(255,255,255,0) 68%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.remote-support-banner{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14) !important;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08), 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.hero-section-links{
  gap:18px !important;
}

.hero-visual::after{
  opacity:.06 !important;
}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-home{
    padding-top:86px !important;
    padding-bottom:88px !important;
  }
  .hero-home-grid{
    gap:30px !important;
  }
}


/* V24 premium hero polish */
.hero-home{
  padding-top:110px;
  padding-bottom:120px;
}
.hero-home-grid{
  gap:90px;
}
.hero-home h1,
.hero-title{
  line-height:1.08;
}
.hero-visual{
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.hero-visual-card{
  background:rgba(40,65,95,0.88);
}
.remote-support-banner{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
}
.hero-section-links{
  gap:18px;
}
.hero-home::after{
  animation:heroSweep 11s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroSweep{
  0%,100%{opacity:.32; transform:translateX(0)}
  50%{opacity:.5; transform:translateX(1.2%)}
}
.hero-visual::before{
  animation:chromGlow 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes chromGlow{
  0%,100%{opacity:.92}
  50%{opacity:1}
}
.search-intent-section{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8fafc 0%, #f3f6fa 100%);
}
.search-topic-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:18px;
}
.search-topic-card{
  display:block;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:22px;
  padding:22px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}
.search-topic-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  border-color:rgba(0,68,135,.22);
}
.search-topic-card h3{
  margin:0 0 10px 0;
  color:var(--brand-primary);
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.28;
}
.search-topic-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-size:.95rem;
  line-height:1.6;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .search-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero-home{padding-top:92px; padding-bottom:96px;}
  .hero-home-grid{gap:42px;}
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .search-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-home h1{line-height:1.06;}
}


/* v30 restored locked sections from v28 */
.services-home .lead{max-width:920px;}
.services-grid-home{align-items:stretch;}
.service-card-home{padding:34px; transition:transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease;}
.service-card-home:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);}
.service-card-home h3{font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.25;}
.service-card-home p{font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.7;}
.service-icon{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--brand-primary);
  background:rgba(40,95,154,.1); border:1px solid rgba(40,95,154,.14);
}

.problems-premium{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%, #f5f8fc 100%);
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.problems-header{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:32px; align-items:end; margin-bottom:36px;
}
.problems-header .lead{max-width:none; margin:0;}
.problems-premium-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);
  gap:20px;
}
.problem-featured,
.problem-mini-card{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(8,32,64,.08);
}
.problem-featured{
  grid-column:span 7;
  padding:34px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(40,95,154,.08), rgba(255,255,255,.96) 48%),
    #fff;
}
.problem-featured::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  right:-32px; top:-28px;
  width:140px; height:140px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(40,95,154,.12), transparent 68%);
}
.problem-tag{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center;
  padding:7px 12px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(40,95,154,.09); color:var(--brand-primary);
  font-size:.74rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.problem-featured h3{margin:18px 0 12px; font-size:1.7rem; line-height:1.08; color:#173252;}
.problem-featured p{margin:0; color:#526174; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75; max-width:56ch;}
.problem-feature-points{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:20px;}
.problem-feature-points span{
  padding:10px 14px; border-radius:999px; background:#eef4fb; color:var(--brand-primary);
  border:1px solid rgba(40,95,154,.12); font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600;
}
.problem-mini-card{grid-column:span 4; padding:26px;}
.problem-mini-card:nth-child(2){grid-column:span 5;}
.problem-mini-card:nth-child(3), .problem-mini-card:nth-child(4), .problem-mini-card:nth-child(5), .problem-mini-card:nth-child(6), .problem-mini-card:nth-child(7){grid-column:span 4;}
.problem-mini-card h3{margin:0 0 10px; font-size:1.05rem; color:#173252;}
.problem-mini-card p{margin:0; color:#5a687b; font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.7;}
.problem-featured:hover,.problem-mini-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(8,32,64,.12); transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .problems-header{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .problems-premium-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .problem-featured,.problem-mini-card,.problem-mini-card:nth-child(2),.problem-mini-card:nth-child(3),.problem-mini-card:nth-child(4),.problem-mini-card:nth-child(5),.problem-mini-card:nth-child(6),.problem-mini-card:nth-child(7){grid-column:auto;}
}


.problems-header-compact{grid-template-columns:1fr; margin-bottom:30px;}
.problems-header-compact .lead{display:none;}

.split-section-head{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:32px; align-items:end; margin-bottom:34px;}
.split-section-head .lead{max-width:none; margin:0;}

.industries-premium{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);}
.industries-grid{margin-top:34px; align-items:stretch;}
.industry-card{position:relative; padding:30px; border-radius:22px; border:1px solid var(--border); background:rgba(255,255,255,.82); box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(8,32,64,.06); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); overflow:hidden;}
.industry-card::after{content:""; position:absolute; inset:auto -30px -40px auto; width:120px; height:120px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(40,95,154,.10), transparent 68%);}
.industry-mark{display:inline-flex; width:42px; height:42px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:14px; background:#eef4fb; border:1px solid rgba(40,95,154,.12); color:var(--brand-primary); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.08em;}
.industry-card h3{margin:18px 0 10px; color:#173252; font-size:1.1rem;}
.industry-card p{margin:0; color:#5a687b; line-height:1.72; font-size:.96rem;}

.engineering-approach{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%, #f5f8fc 100%); border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
.approach-shell{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1.4fr; gap:22px; align-items:stretch;}
.approach-intro-card{position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:34px; border-radius:24px; border:1px solid var(--border); background:linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18,44,76,.96), rgba(30,72,118,.94)); color:#f3f7fd; box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(8,32,64,.16);}
.approach-intro-card::after{content:""; position:absolute; right:-42px; top:-34px; width:170px; height:170px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.16), transparent 68%);}
.approach-intro-card h3{margin:18px 0 12px; font-size:1.55rem; line-height:1.08; color:#ffffff;}
.approach-intro-card p{margin:0; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(243,247,253,.9);}
.approach-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:20px;}
.approach-card{padding:28px; border-radius:22px; border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(8,32,64,.06); background:#fff;}
.approach-number{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; min-width:42px; height:42px; padding:0 12px; border-radius:999px; background:#eef4fb; color:var(--brand-primary); border:1px solid rgba(40,95,154,.12); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.08em;}
.approach-card h3{margin:18px 0 10px; font-size:1.08rem; color:#173252;}
.approach-card p{margin:0; color:#5a687b; line-height:1.72; font-size:.96rem;}
.approach-card:hover,.industry-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(8,32,64,.12); transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .split-section-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .approach-shell{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .approach-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}


/* v31 technical topics and case studies refinement */
.search-topics-head{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:34px;
  align-items:end;
}
.search-topics-head .lead{max-width:none; margin:0;}
.search-topic-card{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-height:220px;
}
.search-topic-link{
  margin-top:auto;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:6px;
  color:var(--brand-primary);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.95rem;
}
.case-studies-premium{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.case-study-grid-premium{
  margin-top:34px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.case-study-card-premium{
  padding:30px;
  border-radius:24px;
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(8,32,64,.08);
  transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.case-study-card-premium:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.case-study-card-premium h3{margin-top:14px; margin-bottom:12px;}
.case-study-card-premium p{margin-bottom:14px;}
.case-study-featured{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(40,95,154,.09), rgba(255,255,255,.96) 48%), #fff;
}
.case-study-points{
  margin:0 0 14px 0;
  padding-left:18px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .search-topics-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}

.case-card-premium{transition:all .25s ease}
.case-card-premium:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)}


/* v33 remote support refinement */
#remote-support .remote-support-copy h2{max-width:11ch;}
#remote-support .remote-support-lead{max-width:58ch;margin-bottom:12px;}
#remote-support .remote-support-lead strong{color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;}
#remote-support .remote-support-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.10) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 100%);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
#remote-support .remote-support-card:hover{box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.16);}
#remote-support .remote-support-card a{font-weight:600;}

.remote-support-text{max-width:640px;}

/* v39: subtle technical capability section polish */
.technical-capability-section .section-kicker{
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}
.technical-capability-panel{
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(8, 43, 89, 0.14);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.technical-capability-panel::after{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.14) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.technical-capability-section .capability-card{
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.technical-capability-section .capability-card:hover{
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}


/* Knowledge hub refinement */
.knowledge-card{
transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.knowledge-card:hover{
transform:translateY(-3px);
box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}


/* v45 Knowledge Hub refinement */
.knowledge-hub-refined .section-title,
.knowledge-hub-refined h2{
    max-width: 980px;
}
.knowledge-hub-refined .section-lead,
.knowledge-hub-refined .lead{
    max-width: 760px;
}
.knowledge-hub-refined .knowledge-card{
    transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}
.knowledge-hub-refined .knowledge-card:hover{
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}


/* Footer */
.site-footer{
background:#0b2f55;
color:#fff;
padding:60px 0 30px;
margin-top:60px;
}

.footer-grid{
display:grid;
grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr;
gap:40px;
}

.site-footer h3,
.site-footer h4{
margin-bottom:12px;
}

.site-footer p,
.site-footer a{
color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
text-decoration:none;
font-size:14px;
}

.site-footer a:hover{
color:#ffffff;
}

.footer-links ul{
list-style:none;
padding:0;
margin:0;
}

.footer-links li{
margin-bottom:8px;
}

.footer-bottom{
margin-top:40px;
padding-top:20px;
border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
text-align:center;
font-size:13px;
color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}



/* v48 hero polish */
.hero-home .container.hero-home-grid,
.hero-home-grid{
    gap: 84px;
}

.hero-home h1{
    line-height: 1.04;
    max-width: 11ch;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-copy-block p{
    max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-visual-card{
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(7, 35, 73, 0.18), 0 8px 20px rgba(7, 35, 73, 0.12);
}

.hero-visual{
    position: relative;
}

.hero-visual::after{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 8% 10% auto auto;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(8px);
}

.remote-support-banner{
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(5, 24, 52, 0.08);
}

.hero-chip{
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background-color .18s ease;
}

.hero-chip:hover{
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(6, 33, 72, 0.10);
}

.hero-cta-row .btn{
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(6, 33, 72, 0.08);
}

.hero-points .hero-point{
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(6, 33, 72, 0.06);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px){
    .hero-home h1{
        max-width: 12ch;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
    .hero-home h1{
        max-width: none;
        line-height: 1.06;
    }
    .hero-copy-block p{
        max-width: none;
    }
}


/* Engineering approach label */
.method-label,
.approach-label{
display:inline-block;
font-size:12px;
letter-spacing:1.3px;
font-weight:600;
color:#ffffff;
background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
padding:7px 16px;
border-radius:22px;
margin-bottom:18px;
}

/* Improve large blue block readability */
.engineering-approach-card,
.method-card{
background:linear-gradient(145deg,#1f4e7d,#2f5f8f);
box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
padding:42px;
border-radius:26px;
position:relative;
overflow:hidden;
}

/* subtle light glow for premium look */
.engineering-approach-card::after,
.method-card::after{
content:"";
position:absolute;
top:-60px;
right:-60px;
width:260px;
height:260px;
background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
pointer-events:none;
}

/* improve heading readability */
.engineering-approach-card h2,
.method-card h2{
line-height:1.15;
letter-spacing:-0.02em;
}

/* improve paragraph contrast */
.engineering-approach-card p,
.method-card p{
opacity:0.95;
max-width:640px;
}


/* Trusted industry strip */
.trusted-strip{
background:#f5f7fa;
padding:26px 0 30px;
border-top:1px solid rgba(12,36,68,0.06);
border-bottom:1px solid rgba(12,36,68,0.06);
}

.trusted-strip-inner{
display:grid;
grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;
gap:28px;
align-items:center;
}

.trusted-strip-copy .section-kicker{
margin-bottom:8px;
}

.trusted-strip-copy p{
margin:0;
max-width:760px;
font-size:15px;
line-height:1.7;
color:#26435f;
}

.trusted-strip-tags{
display:flex;
flex-wrap:wrap;
gap:12px;
justify-content:flex-end;
}

.trusted-strip-tags span{
display:inline-flex;
align-items:center;
padding:11px 16px;
border-radius:999px;
background:#ffffff;
border:1px solid rgba(12,36,68,0.10);
box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(8,31,61,0.04);
font-size:14px;
font-weight:600;
color:#0b3f79;
white-space:nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .trusted-strip-inner{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .trusted-strip-tags{
    justify-content:flex-start;
  }
}


/* hero headline refinement */
.hero-home h1{
max-width:520px;
line-height:1.08;
letter-spacing:-0.02em;
}

/* CTA spacing */
.hero-cta-row{
margin-top:26px;
display:flex;
gap:16px;
flex-wrap:wrap;
}



/* v55 hero premium polish */
.hero-home h1{
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-cta-row{
  margin-top: 26px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-eyebrow-line{
  display:block;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}

.hero-visual-card,
.hero-visual .hero-card,
.hero-home .hero-card{
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(8, 33, 68, 0.20), 0 10px 24px rgba(8, 33, 68, 0.12);
}

.hero-visual-card::after,
.hero-visual .hero-card::after,
.hero-home .hero-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:auto -40px -50px auto;
  width:220px;
  height:220px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.14) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 72%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .hero-home h1{
    max-width:none;
  }
}


/* v59 hero CTA spacing safeguard */
.hero-cta-row{display:flex;gap:18px;margin:28px 0 18px 0;flex-wrap:wrap;}

/* V64 contact page premium refinement */
.contact-hero-premium{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.contact-hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;
  gap:34px;
  align-items:center;
}
.contact-hero-premium h1{
  max-width:900px;
  letter-spacing:-0.03em;
}
.contact-hero-points{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:28px;
}
.contact-hero-point{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:16px;
}
.contact-hero-point strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:6px;
  color:#fff;
}
.contact-hero-point span{
  display:block;
  color:#deebf7;
  font-size:.94rem;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.contact-hero-card{
  box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
}
.contact-premium-section{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f7f8fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.contact-grid-premium{
  align-items:start;
}
.contact-summary-card,
.remote-support-card,
.contact-form-premium{
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}
.contact-meta-list{
  display:grid;
  gap:12px;
}
.contact-meta-list p{
  margin:0;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:120px 1fr;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:start;
}
.contact-meta-list strong{
  color:var(--brand-primary);
}
.contact-meta-list a{
  color:var(--brand-primary);
  text-decoration:underline;
  text-underline-offset:4px;
}
.contact-bullet-list{
  margin:14px 0 0 0;
  padding-left:20px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
}
.contact-bullet-list li + li{margin-top:8px}
.contact-form-premium{
  padding:24px;
}
.form-intro{
  display:grid;
  gap:8px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.form-intro h3{
  margin:6px 0 0;
  color:var(--brand-primary);
  font-size:1.45rem;
}
.form-intro p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-size:.96rem;
}
select{
  width:100%;
  padding:13px 14px;
  border-radius:14px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom:12px;
  font:inherit;
  color:var(--text);
  background:#fff;
}
.upload-panel{
  margin:8px 0 14px;
  padding:18px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:#fff;
}
.upload-heading{
  display:block;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--brand-primary);
  margin-bottom:6px;
}
.upload-copy{
  margin:0 0 12px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-size:.95rem;
}
.upload-stack input[type="file"]{
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.upload-note{
  margin:4px 0 0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-size:.88rem;
}
.form-trust-note{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  padding:14px 16px;
  border-radius:16px;
  background:#eef4fb;
  border:1px solid #d3deeb;
  color:#194169;
  font-size:.94rem;
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .contact-hero-grid,
  .contact-hero-points{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .contact-meta-list p{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:4px;
  }
}


select{
  width:100%;padding:13px 14px;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom:12px;font:inherit;color:var(--text);background:#fff;
}
.card-link{display:block;transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease}
.card-link:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.product-overview-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:34px}
.product-overview-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;height:100%}
.product-overview-card p{flex:1}
.product-meta-list{margin:2px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;color:var(--text-soft);font-size:.95rem}
.product-meta-list li{margin:7px 0}
.quote-panel{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8fbff 0%, #eef4fb 100%);border:1px solid #cfd9e6;border-radius:24px;padding:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.quote-panel h3{margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--brand-primary)}
.quote-panel p{margin:0;color:#486070}
.quote-mini-list{margin:14px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;color:#35506b}
.quote-mini-list li{margin:6px 0}
.quote-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:16px}
.category-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:32px;align-items:end}
.category-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:30px}
.product-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.product-card h3{margin:0;color:var(--brand-primary)}
.product-card p{margin:0;color:var(--text-soft)}
.product-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:6px 11px;border-radius:999px;background:#eef4fb;color:#1c4a7b;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}
.product-notes{padding-left:18px;margin:0;color:#486070;font-size:.94rem}
.product-notes li{margin:7px 0}
.quote-sticky{position:sticky;top:96px}
.quote-banner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;background:#f5f8fc;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:24px;padding:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.quote-list-box{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:18px;padding:16px;margin-top:14px}
.quote-list-box h4{margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--brand-primary)}
.quote-list{margin:0;padding-left:18px;color:#35506b;font-size:.95rem}
.quote-list li{margin:7px 0}
.quote-list-empty{color:#64748b;font-size:.95rem}
.inline-link{color:var(--brand-primary);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}
.quote-form-note{background:#eef4fb;border:1px solid #cfd9e6;border-radius:18px;padding:14px 16px;color:#35506b;font-size:.94rem}
.readonly-box{background:#f8fafc}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .product-overview-grid,.category-grid,.category-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}


/* v68 Knowledge Hub rebuild */
.knowledge-hero{padding:92px 0 84px;}
.knowledge-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(320px,.85fr);gap:34px;align-items:stretch;}
.knowledge-hero-copy{max-width:780px;}
.knowledge-hero-copy h1{max-width:840px;}
.knowledge-hero-note{margin-top:0;color:#dbe7f7;max-width:760px;}
.knowledge-hero-divider{margin:18px 0;width:120px;height:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.35);border-radius:2px;}
.knowledge-hero-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:22px;}
.knowledge-hero-card{display:grid;gap:18px;align-self:stretch;}
.knowledge-hero-panel{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:26px;padding:26px 24px;backdrop-filter:blur(10px);box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(6,31,64,.24);}
.knowledge-hero-panel-label{display:inline-block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#bfd2ea;margin-bottom:12px;}
.knowledge-hero-panel h3{color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px;}
.knowledge-hero-panel ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px;color:#edf4fc;display:grid;gap:10px;}
.knowledge-hero-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;}
.knowledge-hero-stats div{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:20px;padding:18px 16px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(6,31,64,.2);}
.knowledge-hero-stats strong{display:block;font-size:1.8rem;color:#fff;line-height:1;}
.knowledge-hero-stats span{display:block;margin-top:6px;color:#dbe7f7;font-size:.92rem;}
.kh-domain-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:18px;}
.kh-domain-card,.kh-list-card,.roadmap-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:24px;padding:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.kh-domain-card h3,.kh-list-card h3,.roadmap-card h3{margin-top:0;}
.kh-domain-card h3 a,.kh-topic-item strong a,.roadmap-card a{color:var(--brand-primary);text-decoration:none;}
.kh-domain-card p,.kh-list-card p{color:var(--text-soft);}
.kh-category-panel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(320px,.9fr);gap:20px;margin-top:28px;}
.kh-topic-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0 24px;}
.kh-topic-item{padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);display:grid;gap:8px;}
.kh-topic-item:nth-child(-n+2){border-top:none;padding-top:6px;}
.kh-topic-item strong{font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.35;}
.kh-topic-item span{color:var(--text-soft);}
.kh-tag-cloud{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:18px 0;}
.kh-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:#edf4fb;border:1px solid #cfe0f0;color:#0c4f8c;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;}
.kh-mini-search-note{margin-top:14px;color:var(--text-soft);}
.roadmap-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px;}
.roadmap-card ol{margin:0;padding-left:18px;display:grid;gap:10px;}
.roadmap-card li{color:var(--text-soft);}
.roadmap-card li a{font-weight:700;}
@media (max-width: 1100px){.kh-domain-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}.kh-category-panel,.knowledge-hero-grid,.roadmap-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.knowledge-hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));}}
@media (max-width: 760px){.kh-domain-grid,.kh-topic-list,.roadmap-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.knowledge-hero-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.knowledge-hero{padding:78px 0 72px;}}


/* v68 Knowledge Hub UX refinement */
.knowledge-hero-copy .knowledge-hero-lead{font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:700;color:#f4f8fe;max-width:720px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.knowledge-hero-subcopy{max-width:760px;color:#dbe7f7;margin-top:0;}
.hero-chip-link{text-decoration:none;transition:transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;}
.hero-chip-link:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.32);}
.kh-intro-strip{padding:28px 0 26px;}
.kh-start-panel{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:28px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(420px,1fr);gap:26px;align-items:start;}
.kh-start-copy h2{margin-bottom:12px;}
.kh-start-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;}
.kh-start-card{display:grid;gap:8px;padding:18px;border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8fbff 0%,#eef4fb 100%);border:1px solid #d5e1ee;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(15,23,42,.06);transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;}
.kh-start-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(15,23,42,.1);}
.kh-start-card strong{color:var(--brand-primary);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.35;}
.kh-start-card span{color:var(--text-soft);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.55;}
.kh-domain-card{transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;}
.kh-domain-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(15,23,42,.12);border-color:#c8d8e7;}
.kh-topic-item strong a{display:inline-block;transition:color .18s ease;}
.kh-topic-item strong a:hover,.roadmap-card a:hover,.kh-domain-card h3 a:hover{color:#0a4175;}
.kh-list-card h3{max-width:560px;}
.kh-list-card p{max-width:560px;line-height:1.7;}
.kh-tag{transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease;}
.kh-tag:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(15,23,42,.08);background:#f5f9fe;}
@media (max-width: 1100px){.kh-start-panel,.kh-start-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
@media (max-width: 760px){.kh-start-panel{padding:22px;}.knowledge-hero-copy .knowledge-hero-lead{font-size:1.03rem;}}

.knowledge-hero-panel--articles h3{margin-bottom:14px;}
.knowledge-hero-article-list{display:grid;gap:12px;}
.knowledge-hero-article{display:grid;gap:6px;padding:16px 16px 15px;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);text-decoration:none;color:inherit;transition:transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;}
.knowledge-hero-article:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2);box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(6,31,64,.18);}
.knowledge-hero-article strong{color:#fff;line-height:1.35;}
.knowledge-hero-article span{color:#dbe7f7;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.55;}
.knowledge-hero-card{grid-template-rows:minmax(0,1fr) auto;}


/* v74 fix: engineering card heading visibility */
.engineering-card h2, .engineering-card h3 {color:#ffffff !important;}

/* v75 hero CTA and direct contact refinement */
.hero-cta-row .btn{
  min-width: 190px;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-direct-contact{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color: #eef6ff;
  font-size: .96rem;
}

.hero-direct-contact strong{
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-direct-contact a{
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-direct-contact a:hover{
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .hero-cta-row{
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hero-cta-row .btn{
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .hero-direct-contact{
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 18px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .hero-direct-contact span{
    display:none;
  }
}


/* v76 visibility and clickable support banner refinements */
.problem-tag{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}

.remote-support-banner{
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.remote-support-banner:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.24);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.remote-support-banner span{
  color: inherit;
}


/* v77 remote support banner button behaviour */
.remote-support-banner{
  transition: all .18s ease;
}

.remote-support-banner:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}



/* v78 launch polish */
.problem-tag{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22) !important;
}

.remote-support-banner{
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .18s ease;
}

.remote-support-banner:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.remote-support-banner span,
.remote-support-banner strong{
  color: inherit;
}

.hero-direct-contact a{
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .top-contact-inner{
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* v80 white space resolution and other css corrections */
html{
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
body{
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .knowledge-hero-chips{
    justify-content: center;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 75%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hero-visual-card{
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .hero-direct-contact{
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer-grid{
    padding-left:60px;
    padding-right: 60px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .footer-grid div:first-child{
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .footer-links{
    display: grid;
    gap: 0px;
  }
  .top-contact-inner, header{
    padding-left:20px;
    padding-right:20px;
  }
  .hero-home h1{
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
  .nav-links a:not(:last-child){
    display: block;        
    width: 100%;           
    padding: 0px 16px;    
    text-decoration: none; 
  }
}