/* ============================================================
 * Homepage Strategic CSS
 * Component-based architecture for v2.0.0
 * Version: 2.0.0
 * ============================================================ */

/* Material Symbols base styling */
.material-symbols-outlined {
    font-variation-settings: 'FILL' 0, 'wght' 400, 'GRAD' 0, 'opsz' 24;
    user-select: none;
}

/* ===== SCROLL ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Animation classes - initially hidden */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

/* When element comes into view */
.animate-on-scroll.animated {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out forwards;
}

/* Staggered delays for multiple items */
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    --primary-blue: #1a56db;
    --dark-blue: #0f3a8c;
    --accent-blue: #3b82f6;
    --dark-bg: #0a1628;
    --darker-bg: #050c1a;
    --light-bg: #f8fafc;
    --lighter-bg: #ffffff;
    --text-primary: #0f172a;
    --text-secondary: #475569;
    --text-light: #64748b;
    --border-color: #e2e8f0;
    --success-green: #059669;
    --warning-amber: #d97706;
    --gradient-start: #0f3a8c;
    --gradient-end: #1a56db;
}

.homepage-strategic {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--lighter-bg);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.homepage-strategic .container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
}

/* ===== BODY & NAVIGATION OVERRIDE ===== */
/* Make body background match navigation for seamless look */
body.page-template-template-homepage-strategic {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
}

.homepage-strategic .site-header,
body.page-template-template-homepage-strategic .site-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-bg) 0%, var(--darker-bg) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 140px 32px 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    color: #93c5fd;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    max-width: 1100px;
    color: white;
}

.hero h1 .highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.hero .subtitle {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 900px;
}

/* Hero author attribution — scoped to dark hero background */
.hero .hero-author {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.hero .hero-author a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hero .hero-author a:hover {
    color: #60a5fa;
}

.hero .hero-author strong {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero .description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #94a3b8;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 64px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 64px;
    padding-top: 64px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-stats .stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-stats .stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-stats .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue) 0%, var(--primary-blue) 100%);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* ===== STATS BAR ===== */
.strategic-stats {
    padding: 48px 32px;
    background: white;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ===== VALUE STRIP ===== */
.value-strip {
    padding: 48px 32px;
    background: white;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.value-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 48px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.value-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: white;
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.value-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1) 0%, rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.1) 100%);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    font-size: 24px;
}

.value-text h3,
.value-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.value-text p,
.value-description {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===== CITATIONS & RECOGNITION ===== */
.citations {
    padding: 80px 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.recognition-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.recognition-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.recognition-header p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.logo-showcase {
    background: white;
    padding: 48px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.logo-grid-clean {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
}

.logo-item-clean {
    width: 100%;
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    /* Light mode: show logos in full color */
    filter: none;
    opacity: 1;
}

.logo-item-clean:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.logo-item-clean img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Dark mode: apply grayscale filter to logos */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .logo-item-clean {
        filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.8);
    }

    .logo-item-clean:hover {
        filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
    }
}

/* Apply brightness to make logos more visible */
.logo-item-clean img.logo-venturebeat,
.logo-item-clean img.logo-hackernoon {
    filter: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Hover effects */
.logo-item-clean:hover:has(img.logo-venturebeat),
.logo-item-clean:hover:has(img.logo-hackernoon) {
    filter: none !important;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.academic-note {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.academic-note p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

.academic-note strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.citation-cta-clean {
    text-align: center;
}

.citation-cta-clean a {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

.citation-cta-clean a:hover {
    gap: 12px;
}

/* ===== SECTION HEADERS (Global) ===== */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.section-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== POSITIONING SECTION ===== */
.unique-position {
    padding: 100px 32px;
    background: white;
}

.positioning-content {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: start;
}

.positioning-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.positioning-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.positioning-headline {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.positioning-description {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.position-content {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.position-intro h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.position-intro .lead {
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.position-intro p {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.position-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 0%, rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.08) 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 24px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.position-highlight p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===== PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS SECTION ===== */
.problem-section {
    padding: 100px 32px;
    background: #0b0f1a;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.problem-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 60%, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 60%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.problem-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.problem-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
}

.problem-section .section-badge {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
    color: #f87171;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
}

.problem-intro h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.callout {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.problem-intro p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.diagnostic-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    gap: 0 20px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.vs-divider {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: center;
}

.diagnostic-column {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.diagnostic-column h3 {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.diagnostic-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.diagnostic-column li {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-left: 24px;
    position: relative;
}

.diagnostic-column li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.diagnostic-column li::before {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.diagnostic-column.wrong {
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.04);
}

.diagnostic-column.wrong h3 {
    color: #f87171;
}

.diagnostic-column.wrong li::before {
    content: '✗';
    color: #f87171;
}

.diagnostic-column.right {
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.04);
}

.diagnostic-column.right h3 {
    color: #34d399;
}

.diagnostic-column.right li::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: #34d399;
}

.problem-conclusion {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
    padding: 56px 48px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.problem-conclusion p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.problem-conclusion .emphasis {
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #60a5fa;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===== CTRS FRAMEWORK ===== */
.ctrs-intro {
    padding: 100px 32px;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

/* Subtle dot-grid blueprint background */
.ctrs-intro::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, #cbd5e1 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    opacity: 0.45;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ctrs-intro .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    position: relative;
}

.ctrs-intro .section-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.ctrs-intro .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ctrs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

/* Per-pillar accent colors: C=blue, T=teal, R=amber, S=violet */
.ctrs-card:nth-child(1) { --card-accent: #3b82f6; --card-accent-light: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08); }
.ctrs-card:nth-child(2) { --card-accent: #06b6d4; --card-accent-light: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08); }
.ctrs-card:nth-child(3) { --card-accent: #f59e0b; --card-accent-light: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08); }
.ctrs-card:nth-child(4) { --card-accent: #8b5cf6; --card-accent-light: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08); }

.ctrs-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 36px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--card-accent);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Large muted letter backdrop (C / T / R / S) */
.ctrs-card::after {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--card-accent);
    opacity: 0.07;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}
.ctrs-card:nth-child(1)::after { content: 'C'; }
.ctrs-card:nth-child(2)::after { content: 'T'; }
.ctrs-card:nth-child(3)::after { content: 'R'; }
.ctrs-card:nth-child(4)::after { content: 'S'; }

.ctrs-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--card-accent);
    border-top-color: var(--card-accent);
    background: var(--card-accent-light);
}

.ctrs-card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: var(--card-accent-light);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--card-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ctrs-card-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--card-accent);
}

.ctrs-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.ctrs-card .card-label {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--card-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
}

.ctrs-card p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ctrs-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.ctrs-card ul li {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.ctrs-card ul li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ctrs-card ul li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--card-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

/* ===== FRAMEWORKS SECTION ===== */
.frameworks {
    padding: 100px 32px;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.frameworks .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.framework-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 4fr 4fr;
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Per-framework accent colors and header backgrounds */
.framework-card:nth-child(1) { --fw-accent: #f59e0b; --fw-header-bg: #0f172a; }
.framework-card:nth-child(2) { --fw-accent: #06b6d4; --fw-header-bg: #0a2233; }
.framework-card:nth-child(3) { --fw-accent: #8b5cf6; --fw-header-bg: #160b2e; }

.framework-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.framework-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--fw-accent);
}

/* Signature badge becomes a full-width accent strip */
.signature-badge {
    background: var(--fw-accent, #f59e0b);
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
}

.framework-header {
    background: var(--fw-header-bg, #0f172a);
    padding: 28px 28px 32px;
    color: white;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--fw-accent);
}

/* Signature card: badge acts as top strip, so remove duplicate border */
.framework-card--signature .framework-header {
    border-top: none;
    padding: 32px 32px 36px;
}

.framework-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.framework-card--signature .framework-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.625rem;
}

.framework-header .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--fw-accent);
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.framework-body {
    padding: 24px 28px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.framework-card--signature .framework-body {
    padding: 28px 32px;
}

.framework-body > p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.framework-body ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.framework-body ul li {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.framework-body ul li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.framework-body ul li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--fw-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.framework-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.framework-meta span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.framework-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--fw-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--fw-accent);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    width: fit-content;
}

.framework-link:hover {
    background: var(--fw-accent);
    color: #0f172a;
    transform: none;
}

/* ===== PERSONAS SECTION ===== */
.personas-section {
    padding: 100px 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
}

.personas-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.persona-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.persona-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-blue) 0%, var(--primary-blue) 100%);
    border-radius: 16px 0 0 16px;
}

.persona-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.persona-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1) 0%, rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.1) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.persona-role {
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.persona-description {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.persona-link {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.persona-link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
}

/* ===== FEATURED RESEARCH ===== */
.research {
    padding: 100px 32px;
    background: white;
}

.research-featured {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    background: white;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-blue);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.research-featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.featured-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue) 0%, var(--primary-blue) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
}

.featured-content {
    padding: 48px;
}

.featured-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.featured-date {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.featured-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.18);
    color: #ca8a04;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.4);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.featured-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.55);
}

.research-featured h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.research-featured h3 a {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.research-featured h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.research-featured p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.research-list {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.research-item {
    background: white;
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.research-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.research-meta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05) 0%, rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.05) 100%);
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.research-date {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.research-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.research-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.18);
    color: #ca8a04;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.4);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.research-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.55);
}

.research-content {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.research-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.research-item h3 a {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.research-item h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.research-item p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.research-link {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.research-link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
}

/* ===== CATEGORIES SECTION ===== */
.categories {
    padding: 100px 32px;
    background: white;
}

.category-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.category-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.category-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.category-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1) 0%, rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.1) 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.category-count {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.category-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.category-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.section-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.btn-text {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-text:hover {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ===== NEWSLETTER SECTION ===== */
.newsletter {
    padding: 100px 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #020617 100%);
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.newsletter .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.newsletter h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: white;
}

.newsletter .intro {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.newsletter-form {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: white;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.newsletter .stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 64px;
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding-top: 48px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.newsletter .stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.newsletter .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.newsletter .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* ===== AUDIENCE/PERSONAS SECTION ===== */
/* ===== PERSONAS — "Consulting Brief" dark editorial ===== */
.audience {
    padding: 100px 32px;
    background: #0b0f1a;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient dual-color glow behind the section */
.audience::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 55%;
    height: 180%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.audience::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 55%;
    height: 180%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Section header text on dark bg */
.audience .section-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.audience .section-title {
    color: #f9fafb;
}

.audience .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.persona-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Per-persona accent via CSS custom property */
.persona-card:nth-child(1) { --persona-accent: #f59e0b; --persona-accent-dim: rgba(245,158,11,0.1); }
.persona-card:nth-child(2) { --persona-accent: #06b6d4; --persona-accent-dim: rgba(6,182,212,0.1); }
.persona-card:nth-child(3) { --persona-accent: #8b5cf6; --persona-accent-dim: rgba(139,92,246,0.1); }

.persona-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--persona-accent);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Remove old left-strip ::before */
.persona-card::before {
    display: none;
}

/* Background monogram — C / A / R */
.persona-card:nth-child(1)::after { content: 'C'; }
.persona-card:nth-child(2)::after { content: 'A'; }
.persona-card:nth-child(3)::after { content: 'R'; }

.persona-card::after {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -0.15em;
    right: -0.05em;
    font-size: 9rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--persona-accent);
    opacity: 0.04;
    pointer-events: none;
    font-family: var(--sans, 'Inter', sans-serif);
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.persona-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px var(--persona-accent) inset;
}

.persona-card .role-tag {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--persona-accent);
    background: var(--persona-accent-dim);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.persona-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    color: #f9fafb;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Problem — understated, italic, no alert box */
.persona-problem {
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    border-left: none;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.persona-problem h4 {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.persona-problem p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--serif, 'Libre Baskerville', Georgia, serif);
}

/* Divider between problem + solution */
.persona-problem + .persona-solution {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    padding-top: 18px;
}

/* Solution — clean with accent markers */
.persona-solution {
    background: none;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    border-left: none;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.persona-solution h4 {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--persona-accent);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.persona-solution p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.persona-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.persona-cta a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--persona-accent);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: var(--persona-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    font-family: var(--sans, 'Inter', sans-serif);
}

.persona-cta a:hover {
    background: var(--persona-accent);
    color: #0b0f1a;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE UPDATES ===== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .framework-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .value-grid,
    .ctrs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .vs-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .hero .subtitle {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .value-grid,
    .framework-grid,
    .persona-grid,
    .ctrs-grid,
    .diagnostic-grid,
    .category-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .research-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .newsletter .stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .position-intro h2,
    .problem-intro h2,
    .ctrs-intro .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ===== DARK MODE SUPPORT ===== */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root {
        --text-primary: #f1f5f9;
        --text-secondary: #cbd5e1;
        --text-light: #94a3b8;
        --light-bg: #0f172a;
        --lighter-bg: #1e293b;
        --border-color: #334155;
    }

    body {
        background: var(--darker-bg);
        color: var(--text-primary);
    }

    /* Hero Section */
    .hero {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f1e 0%, #050c1a 100%);
    }

    .hero-badge {
        background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
        border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
        color: #93c5fd;
    }

    /* Featured Tags - Brighter in dark mode */
    .featured-tag,
    .research-tag {
        background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.25);
        color: #fcd34d;
        border-color: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.5);
    }

    .featured-tag:hover,
    .research-tag:hover {
        background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.35);
        border-color: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.65);
    }

    /* Cards */
    .value-item,
    .framework-card,
    .category-card,
    .research-item {
        background: var(--lighter-bg);
        border-color: var(--border-color);
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .value-item:hover,
    .framework-card:hover,
    .category-card:hover {
        background: #243244;
        box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    /* Sections */
    .value-strip,
    .unique-position {
        background: var(--light-bg);
    }

    .categories {
        background: var(--light-bg);
    }

    .category-card {
        background: var(--lighter-bg);
        border-color: var(--border-color);
    }

    .category-card:hover {
        background: #243244;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .citations {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1729 0%, #1a1f35 100%);
    }

    .logo-showcase {
        background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.4);
        border-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.2);
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .logo-item-clean {
        filter: grayscale(20%) opacity(1);
    }

    .logo-item-clean img {
        filter: brightness(2) grayscale(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .logo-item-clean:hover img {
        filter: brightness(2.2) grayscale(0);
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    /* Featured Research */
    .research {
        background: var(--light-bg);
    }

    .research-featured {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #334155 100%);
        border-color: #60a5fa;
    }

    .research-item {
        background: var(--lighter-bg);
        border-color: var(--border-color);
    }

    .featured-badge {
        background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.2);
        border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
        color: #fbbf24;
    }

    /* Newsletter */
    .newsletter {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c1425 0%, #1a2235 100%);
    }

    /* CTRS Section */
    .ctrs-intro {
        background: #0d1117;
    }

    .ctrs-intro::before {
        opacity: 0.15;
    }

    .ctrs-card {
        background: #1e293b;
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .ctrs-card h3 {
        color: #f1f5f9;
    }

    .ctrs-card p {
        color: #94a3b8;
    }

    .ctrs-card ul li {
        color: #94a3b8;
    }

    .ctrs-card ul {
        border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .ctrs-card:hover {
        background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 12%, #1e293b);
        box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    /* Frameworks Section */
    .frameworks {
        background: #0f172a;
    }

    .framework-card {
        background: #1e293b;
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .framework-body > p {
        color: #94a3b8;
    }

    .framework-body ul li {
        color: #94a3b8;
    }

    .framework-meta {
        border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    /* Position Highlight */
    .position-highlight {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) 0%, rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.15) 100%);
    }

    /* Links */
    a {
        color: #60a5fa;
    }

    a:hover {
        color: #93c5fd;
    }

    /* Buttons */
    .btn-primary {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #1e40af 100%);
    }

    .btn-secondary {
        background: transparent;
        border-color: #475569;
        color: #e2e8f0;
    }

    .btn-secondary:hover {
        background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
        border-color: #60a5fa;
    }
}

/* ===== TABLET SPECIFIC ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }

    .hero {
        padding: 120px 24px 80px;
    }

    .research-list,
    .category-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .newsletter h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ===== MOBILE SPECIFIC ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .hero {
        padding: 100px 16px 60px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .hero .subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }

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

    .section-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 6px 16px;
    }

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

    .research-featured h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .research-item h3 {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }

    .featured-tag,
    .research-tag {
        font-size: 0.6875rem;
        padding: 4px 10px;
    }

    .newsletter h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .newsletter .intro {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .problem-conclusion {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .problem-conclusion p {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }

    .problem-conclusion .emphasis {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    /* Personas section — reduce excess padding at small screens */
    .audience {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .persona-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .persona-card::after {
        font-size: 6rem;
    }
}