/* ============================================================
   ADD BLITZ — INNER PAGES SHARED STYLES
   Covers: services, cases, insights, about, contact
   ============================================================ */

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   §1  PAGE HERO — Dark variant (default)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ip-hero {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + clamp(4rem, 10vh, 7rem));
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem);
  
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 17, 19, 0.70), rgba(15, 17, 19, 0.88)),
    url("../img/backgrounds/add-blitz-hero-bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover, cover;
  background-position: center, center bottom;
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat;
}

/* Atmospheric ambient glow */
.ip-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255,122,26,.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ip-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  right: 10%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(22,119,255,.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ip-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ip-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}

.ip-hero__eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: amberPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes amberPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.75); }
}

.ip-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.ip-hero__title .accent {
  color: var(--amber);
}

.ip-hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-base), 1.8vw, var(--text-md));
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
}

.ip-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-10);
}

/* Inline stats row inside hero */
.ip-hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: var(--sp-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.ip-hero__stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
  color: var(--amber);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.ip-hero__stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--sp-1);
}

/* ── Light hero variant ── */
.ip-hero--light {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(245, 242, 234, 0.72), rgba(245, 242, 234, 0.92)),
    url("../img/backgrounds/add-blitz-hero-bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover, cover;
  background-position: center, center bottom;
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat;
}

.ip-hero--light::before,
.ip-hero--light::after {
  display: none;
}

.ip-hero--light .ip-hero__title {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.ip-hero--light .ip-hero__eyebrow {
  color: var(--amber);
}

.ip-hero--light .ip-hero__sub {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.ip-hero--light .ip-hero__stats {
  border-top-color: var(--border);
}

.ip-hero--light .ip-hero__stat-label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ── Sand hero variant ── */
.ip-hero--sand {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.ip-hero--sand .ip-hero__title { color: var(--text-primary); }
.ip-hero--sand .ip-hero__sub   { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.ip-hero--sand .ip-hero__stats { border-top-color: var(--border); }
.ip-hero--sand .ip-hero__stat-label { color: var(--text-muted); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   §2  SERVICES PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Service cards grid — 2×2 premium layout */
.ip-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  margin-top: var(--sp-12);
}

.ip-service-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out),
    border-color var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ip-service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--amber), transparent 60%);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.ip-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(255,122,26,.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

.ip-service-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ip-service-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.ip-service-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
}

.ip-service-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ip-service-card__icon--amber {
  background-color: var(--amber-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,122,26,.2);
  color: var(--amber);
}

.ip-service-card__icon--blue {
  background-color: var(--blue-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,119,255,.2);
  color: var(--blue);
}

.ip-service-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.ip-service-card__position {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ip-service-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  flex: 1;
}

.ip-service-card__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding-top: var(--sp-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.ip-service-card__list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.ip-service-card__list-item::before {
  content: '';
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255,122,26,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,122,26,.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='8' height='8' viewBox='0 0 8 8' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1.5 4L3 5.5L6.5 2' stroke='%23FF7A1A' stroke-width='1.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
}

.ip-service-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out), gap var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.ip-service-card__cta:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

.ip-service-card__cta svg {
  transition: transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.ip-service-card__cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* "How services connect" section */
.ip-connection-strip {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-block: var(--sp-10);
}

.ip-connection-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
}

.ip-connection-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-normal), box-shadow var(--dur-normal);
}

.ip-connection-node:hover {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,122,26,.08);
}

.ip-connection-node__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
}

.ip-connection-node__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
}

.ip-connection-node__sub {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.ip-connection-arrow {
  color: var(--amber);
  opacity: 0.4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Stats row — used across pages */
.ip-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-1);
}

.ip-stat {
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-6);
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.ip-stat:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.ip-stat--light {
  border-right-color: var(--border);
}

.ip-stat__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
  color: var(--amber);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.ip-stat__label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.ip-stat--light .ip-stat__label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   §3  CASES PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Category filter tabs */
.ip-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-10);
}

.ip-filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background-color var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out),
    border-color var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out),
    color var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
}

.ip-filter-btn:hover,
.ip-filter-btn.is-active {
  background-color: var(--amber);
  border-color: var(--amber);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Featured case — large horizontal */
.ip-case-featured {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-10);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--sp-10);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-slow);
}

.ip-case-featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--amber), transparent);
}

.ip-case-featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,122,26,.25);
}

.ip-case-featured__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.ip-case-featured__badge-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--amber);
}

.ip-case-featured__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.ip-case-featured__summary {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.ip-case-featured__metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-8);
  padding-top: var(--sp-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.ip-case-featured__metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.ip-case-featured__metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
}or: var(--text-dark-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  margin-top: var(--sp-1);
  display: block;
}

.ip-case-featured__visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-dark-elevated) 0%, var(--bg-dark) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ip-case-featured__visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(255,122,26,.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.ip-case-featured__visual-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  padding: var(--sp-8);
}

.ip-case-featured__visual-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 9rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--amber);
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.ip-case-featured__visual-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Cases grid */
.ip-cases-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
}

.ip-case-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  height: 100%;
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out),
    border-color var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ip-case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(255,122,26,.2);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

.ip-case-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.ip-case-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
}

.ip-case-card__category {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--storm);
  padding: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: rgba(111,143,166,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,143,166,.15);
}

.ip-case-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

/* Challenge / Solution / Result block */
.ip-case-card__csr {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  flex: 1;
}

.ip-case-card__csr-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.ip-case-card__csr-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  min-width: 64px;
  padding-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ip-case-card__csr-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.ip-case-card__metric-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding-top: var(--sp-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.ip-case-card__metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
  color: var(--amber);
  line-height: 1;
}

.ip-case-card__metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
}

.ip-case-card__disclaimer {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.ip-case-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: var(--sp-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-normal), gap var(--dur-normal);
}

.ip-case-card__cta:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   §4  INSIGHTS PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Featured article — large editorial block */
.ip-article-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.ip-article-featured:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.ip-article-featured__visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, var(--bg-dark-elevated) 100%);
  min-height: 240px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ip-article-featured__visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, rgba(255,122,26,.07) 0%, transparent 55%);
}

.ip-article-featured__visual-label {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--amber-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ip-article-featured__body {
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  justify-content: center;
}

.ip-article-featured__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.875rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.ip-article-featured__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  flex: 1;
}

.ip-article-featured__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--sp-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* Article card grid */
.ip-articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.ip-article-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--dur-normal), box-shadow var(--dur-normal);
}

.ip-article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.ip-article-card__visual {
  height: 104px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-dark-elevated) 0%, var(--bg-dark) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: var(--sp-4);
}

.ip-article-card__visual-label {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--amber-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ip-article-card__body {
  padding: var(--sp-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  flex: 1;
}

.ip-article-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  flex: 1;
}

.ip-article-card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.ip-article-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.ip-article-card__date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.ip-article-card__read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-1);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--amber);
  transition: gap var(--dur-normal);
}

.ip-article-card:hover .ip-article-card__read {
  gap: var(--sp-2);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   §5  ABOUT PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Founder block */
.ip-founder-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 400px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-12);
  align-items: center;
}

.ip-founder-portrait {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.ip-founder-portrait::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, rgba(255,122,26,.05) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 70%, rgba(22,119,255,.04) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-dark-elevated) 0%, var(--bg-dark-card) 100%);
}

.ip-founder-portrait__inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(17,19,21,.88) 100%);
}

.ip-founder-portrait__label {
  text-align: center;
}

.ip-founder-portrait__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
}

.ip-founder-portrait__role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ip-founder-portrait__icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--sp-6);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255,122,26,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,122,26,.20);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--amber);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Manifesto / large editorial quote */
.ip-manifesto {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-12) 0;
}

.ip-manifesto::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 12rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--amber);
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ip-manifesto__text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.ip-manifesto__text em {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* Comparison table */
.ip-compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  margin-top: var(--sp-10);
}

.ip-compare__col {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.ip-compare__col--us {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-card);
  border-color: rgba(255,122,26,.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ip-compare__col--us::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--amber), transparent 70%);
}

.ip-compare__title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
  display: block;
}

.ip-compare__col--us .ip-compare__title {
  color: var(--amber);
}

.ip-compare__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

.ip-compare__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.ip-compare__item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.ip-compare__col--us .ip-compare__item {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-dark);
}

.ip-compare__item-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.ip-compare__item-icon--cross {
  background-color: rgba(255,59,48,.08);
  color: #FF3B30;
}

.ip-compare__item-icon--check {
  background-color: rgba(255,122,26,.10);
  color: var(--amber);
}

/* Principles / beliefs */
.ip-principles {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.ip-principle {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--sp-7) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ip-principle:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ip-principle__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
  color: var(--amber);
  opacity: 0.25;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ip-principle__content {}

.ip-principle__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.ip-principle__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   §6  CONTACT PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ip-contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: var(--sp-12);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Prevent overflow in grid children */
.ip-contact-layout > * {
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Form styling */
.ip-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
}

.ip-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
}

.ip-form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-1);
}

.ip-form-required {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.ip-form-input {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  width: 100%;
  transition:
    border-color var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out);
  outline: none;
  appearance: none;
}

.ip-form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--amber-subtle);
}

.ip-form-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.ip-form-textarea {
  min-height: 130px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.ip-form-select-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.ip-form-select-wrap select {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-10) var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  width: 100%;
  outline: none;
  appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-normal), box-shadow var(--dur-normal);
}

.ip-form-select-wrap select:focus {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--amber-subtle);
}

.ip-form-select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: var(--sp-4);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.ip-form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ip-form-note {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Sidebar info */
.ip-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
}

/* "What happens next" steps */
.ip-next-steps {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-7);
}

.ip-next-steps__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.ip-next-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  padding: var(--sp-4) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}

.ip-next-step:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.ip-next-step:first-of-type {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.ip-next-step__num {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--amber-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,122,26,.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ip-next-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
}

.ip-next-step__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* Direct contact card */
.ip-direct-contact {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-7);
}

.ip-direct-contact__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}

.ip-direct-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  padding: var(--sp-4) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-normal);
}

.ip-direct-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.ip-direct-item:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.ip-direct-item__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background-color: rgba(255,122,26,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,122,26,.20);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ip-direct-item__label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ip-direct-item__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

/* Trust stats strip in contact */
.ip-trust-strip {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-block: var(--sp-8);
}

.ip-trust-strip__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.ip-trust-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--sp-4);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ip-trust-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.ip-trust-item__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
}

.ip-trust-item__label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   §7  SHARED CTA SECTION (all inner pages)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ip-cta {
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ip-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255,122,26,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ip-cta__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
}

.ip-cta__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
}

.ip-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  max-width: 18ch;
}

.ip-cta__sub {
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.ip-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ip-cta__note {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
}

/* Shared divider */
.ip-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border);
  margin-block: var(--sp-10);
}

.ip-divider--dark {
  background-color: var(--border-dark);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   §8  RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* Services */
  .ip-services-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ip-connection-flow     { grid-template-columns: 1fr 24px 1fr; }

  /* Cases */
  .ip-case-featured       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ip-case-featured__visual { min-height: 200px; }
  .ip-cases-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Insights */
  .ip-article-featured    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ip-article-featured__visual { min-height: 200px; }
  .ip-articles-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* About */
  .ip-founder-block       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-8); }
  .ip-founder-portrait    { aspect-ratio: 3/2; max-width: 360px; }
  .ip-compare             { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Contact */
  .ip-contact-layout      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ip-trust-strip__grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ip-trust-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }

  /* Stats */
  .ip-stats-row           { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ip-stat:nth-child(2)   { border-right: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Hero */
  .ip-hero__title         { max-width: 100%; }
  .ip-hero__actions       { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .ip-hero__actions .btn  { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; justify-content: center; }
  .ip-hero__stats         { gap: var(--sp-6); }

  /* Cases */
  .ip-cases-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ip-case-featured__metrics { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-4); }

  /* Insights */
  .ip-articles-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* About */
  .ip-principles          { }
  .ip-principle           { grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: var(--sp-4); }
  .ip-principle__num      { font-size: var(--text-xl); }

  /* Contact */
  .ip-trust-strip__grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ip-trust-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }

  /* Stats */
  .ip-stats-row           { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Connection flow */
  .ip-connection-flow     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-4); }
  .ip-connection-arrow    { display: none; }

  /* CTA */
  .ip-cta__title          { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2.5rem); }
  .ip-cta__actions        { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .ip-cta__actions .btn   { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ip-stats-row           { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ip-stat                { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark); }
  .ip-stat--light         { border-bottom-color: var(--border); }
  .ip-stat:last-child     { border-bottom: none; }
  .ip-trust-strip__grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ip-trust-item          { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }

  /* Mobile form usability */
  .ip-form-input,
  .ip-form-select-wrap select {
    min-height: 48px; /* Touch-friendly tap target */
    font-size: 16px;  /* Prevent iOS zoom on focus */
  }

  /* Filter bar wraps nicely on very small screens */
  .ip-filter-bar { gap: var(--sp-2); }

  /* Hero actions full-width on very small */
  .ip-hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .ip-hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  /* Contact layout single col */
  .ip-contact-layout { gap: var(--sp-8); }

  /* Next steps compact */
  .ip-next-steps { padding: var(--sp-5); }
  .ip-direct-contact { padding: var(--sp-5); }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   §9  VISUAL POLISH & CONSISTENCY
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Ensure no awkward white gap above footer on any inner page */
main > section:last-of-type.ip-cta {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Dark card text — boost legibility */
.ip-service-card__desc,
.ip-case-card__csr-text,
.ip-case-featured__summary {
  color: rgba(245,242,234,.7); /* slightly brighter than default dark-secondary */
}

/* Consistent section rhythm: no orphan padding on last section before footer */
main > .footer-spacer-fix + .footer,
main > section:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Smooth filter button active state transitions */
.ip-filter-btn {
  will-change: background-color, color;
}

/* Ensure article card visuals have a subtle amber glow on hover */
.ip-article-card:hover .ip-article-card__visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e2226 0%, #181a1d 100%);
}

.ip-article-card__visual::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(255,122,26,.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-normal);
}

.ip-article-card:hover .ip-article-card__visual::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Make direct contact items show amber on hover (not just opacity change) */
.ip-direct-item:hover .ip-direct-item__value {
  color: var(--amber);
}

.ip-direct-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Founder portrait: ensure the icon stays visible */
.ip-founder-portrait__icon {
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Section-header dark: ensure title is visible on all dark sections */
.section--dark .section-header__title,
.section--deep .section-header__title {
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   §X  SERVICE PAGE SPECIFIC BLOCKS (Added for uniformity)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Overview (What we do) */
.ip-service-overview {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
}
.ip-service-overview__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: var(--sp-12);
  align-items: start;
}
.ip-service-overview__content { max-width: 72ch; }
.ip-service-overview__para {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

/* Deliverables Grid (What's included) */
.ip-service-deliverables {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: clamp(48px, 5vw, 72px) 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}
.ip-deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  margin-top: var(--sp-12);
}
.ip-deliverable-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  transition: transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out);
}
.ip-deliverable-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.ip-deliverable-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.ip-deliverable-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* Process Timeline (How it works) */
.ip-service-process {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
}
.ip-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-8);
  margin-top: var(--sp-12);
  position: relative;
}
.ip-process-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 12.5%;
  right: 12.5%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--border) 15%, var(--border) 85%, transparent);
  z-index: 0;
}
.ip-process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ip-process-step__marker {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
}
.ip-process-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.ip-process-step__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* Results Metrics */
.ip-service-results {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  padding-top: clamp(88px, 8vw, 120px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(72px, 7vw, 104px);
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}
.ip-results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-8);
  margin-top: var(--sp-12);
}
.ip-result-card {
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--amber);
}
.ip-result-card__val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  display: block;
}
.ip-result-card__label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  display: block;
}

/* Related Services */
.ip-service-related {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
}
.ip-related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  margin-top: var(--sp-12);
}
.ip-related-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out),
              background-color var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out);
}
.ip-related-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  background-color: var(--amber-subtle);
}
.ip-related-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.ip-related-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.ip-related-card__link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--amber);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
}

/* Media Queries for these specific components */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ip-service-overview__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ip-process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-12); }
  .ip-process-grid::before { display: none; }
  .ip-results-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ip-related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ip-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ip-results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ip-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* Visual Placeholder for Featured Case */
.ip-case-visual-box {
  background-color: #111;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 240px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.ip-case-visual-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 8rem;
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  line-height: 0.8;
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  user-select: none;
}

.ip-case-visual-lines {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ip-case-visual-line {
  height: 2px;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
}

.ip-case-visual-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 30%;
  background-color: var(--amber);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,122,26,0.3);
}

.ip-case-visual-line:nth-child(2)::after { width: 50%; opacity: 0.5; }
.ip-case-visual-line--short { width: 60%; }
.ip-case-visual-line--short::after { width: 80%; background-color: var(--text-dark-muted); box-shadow: none; }

.ip-case-visual-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Ensure mobile layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ip-case-featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   §5  INNER CASE STUDY
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Hero with right-side metrics */
.ip-case-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-12);
  align-items: center;
}

.ip-case-hero-metrics {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.ip-case-hero-metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
}

.ip-case-hero-metric__val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--amber);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
}

.ip-case-hero-metric__lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

/* Editorial Block (Problem & Solution) */
.ip-case-editorial {
  padding-block: clamp(48px, 5vw, 72px);
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.ip-case-editorial__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-12);
  position: relative;
}

.ip-case-editorial__layout::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 320px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--amber) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.ip-case-editorial__content {
  max-width: 65ch;
}

.ip-case-editorial__para {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.ip-case-editorial__para:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Compact CTA */
.ip-case-cta {
  padding-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(16px, 3vw, 24px);
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.ip-case-cta__card {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 88px) clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px) clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ip-case-cta__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--amber), transparent);
}

.ip-case-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
}

.ip-case-cta__sub {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  max-width: 50ch;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ip-case-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-8);
  }
  .ip-case-editorial__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-6);
  }
  .ip-case-editorial__layout::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ip-article-featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.ip-newsletter {
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

/* Inner Article Reader */
.ip-article-content {
  max-width: 65ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-block: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.ip-article-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: var(--sp-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
}

.ip-article-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: var(--sp-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
}

.ip-article-content p {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.ip-article-content ul {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
  padding-left: var(--sp-6);
}

.ip-article-content li {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.ip-article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);
  padding-left: var(--sp-6);
  margin-block: var(--sp-8);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Newsletter Form */
.ip-newsletter__form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.ip-newsletter__input {
  flex: 1;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  height: 52px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-normal), box-shadow var(--dur-normal), background-color var(--dur-normal);
}

.ip-newsletter__input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.ip-newsletter__input:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.4);
}

.ip-newsletter__input:focus {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.15);
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-elevated);
}

.ip-newsletter__form .btn {
  height: 52px;
  padding-inline: var(--sp-8);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ip-newsletter__form {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
  }
  .ip-newsletter__form .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────
   PRINCIPLES GRID (ABOUT)
───────────────────────────────────── */
.ip-principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  margin-top: var(--sp-12);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ip-principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--sp-8);
  }
}

.ip-principle-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  transition: transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.ip-principle-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--amber-subtle);
}

.ip-principle-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
  display: block;
}

.ip-principle-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
}

.ip-principle-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────
   PREMIUM CONTACT FORM & CARDS V2
───────────────────────────────────── */
.ip-contact-card-v2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-out);
}
.ip-contact-card-v2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--amber-subtle);
}
.ip-contact-card-v2__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast), background-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.ip-contact-card-v2:hover .ip-contact-card-v2__icon {
  color: var(--amber);
  background-color: var(--amber-subtle);
}
.ip-contact-card-v2__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.ip-contact-card-v2__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.ip-contact-card-v2__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.ip-premium-form-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ip-premium-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
}
.ip-premium-form__group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
}
.ip-premium-form__label {
  font-family: var(--font-inter);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.ip-premium-form__input {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 56px;
  outline: none;
  appearance: none;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast), box-shadow var(--dur-fast), background-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.ip-premium-form__textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  height: auto;
  resize: vertical;
}
.ip-premium-form__input:focus {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--amber-subtle);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}
.ip-premium-form__select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=US-ASCII,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%2224%22%20height%3D%2224%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%24%2024%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20stroke%3D%22%23666%22%20stroke-width%3D%222%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%3E%3Cpolyline%20points%3D%226%209%2012%2015%2018%209%22%3E%3C%2Fpolyline%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  background-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────
   FOUNDER PORTRAIT IMAGE
───────────────────────────────────── */
.ip-founder-portrait__img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: inherit; /* inherit the xl radius from the container */
  /* Subtle inner shadow effect over the image for premium feel */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Ensure the gradient overlay sits ON TOP of the image */
.ip-founder-portrait::before {
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, rgba(255,122,26,.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 70%, rgba(22,119,255,.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.ip-founder-portrait__inner {
  z-index: 3;
}


/* MOBILE POLISH - INNER PAGES */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ip-hero__title,
  .ip-article-header__title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
    word-break: normal;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }
  
  .ip-article-featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ip-article-featured__visual {
    height: 200px;
  }
  .ip-article-featured__content {
    padding: var(--sp-6);
  }
  
  .ip-article-card__visual {
    height: 160px;
  }

  .ip-newsletter {
    padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-4);
  }
  .ip-newsletter__form {
    flex-direction: column;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .ip-newsletter input,
  .ip-newsletter button {
    width: 100%;
    height: 52px !important;
    line-height: normal;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .ip-newsletter input {
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  }

  .founder-portrait {
    min-height: 420px;
  }
  .ip-founder-portrait__img {
    min-height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
  }
}

/* FINAL MOBILE QA OVERRIDES */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Newsletter */
  .ip-newsletter__form {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .ip-newsletter__form input,
  .ip-newsletter__form button {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 56px !important;
    height: 56px !important;
    border-radius: 999px;
    line-height: normal;
    padding: 0 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transform: none;
  }
  .ip-newsletter__form input {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Founder Portrait */
  .ip-founder-portrait {
    min-height: 520px !important;
    height: 520px !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
  }
  .ip-founder-portrait__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center 18% !important;
  }
  .ip-founder-portrait__inner {
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
    padding: 24px !important;
  }
  .ip-founder-portrait__label {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ip-founder-portrait__label p {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .ip-founder-portrait::before {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(17,19,21,0.95) 100%) !important;
  }
}