:root{
  --navy:#10243e;--navy-2:#173653;--blue:#2b68a6;--coral:#fc5e5e;--coral-deep:#d94d59;--lav:#a7aaf5;--peach:#f7aea5;
  --ink:#172033;--muted:#687386;--muted-2:#8590a2;--line:#e7ebf1;--line-2:#dbe1e9;--paper:#ffffff;--soft:#f6f8fb;--soft-blue:#f0f6fc;--soft-lav:#f5f3ff;--soft-peach:#fff4f0;
  --shadow-sm:0 10px 30px rgba(16,36,62,.06);--shadow-md:0 22px 60px rgba(16,36,62,.09);--shadow-lg:0 36px 90px rgba(16,36,62,.12);
  --radius:22px;--radius-lg:30px;--radius-xl:40px;--wrap:1220px;--ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1);
  --grad:linear-gradient(120deg,#fc5e5e 0%,#ef8d95 28%,#a7aaf5 62%,#6fa8de 100%);
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}html{scroll-behavior:smooth;background:var(--paper);color-scheme:light}body{margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:Inter,system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility}body.modal-open{overflow:hidden}img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit}button{color:inherit}h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-family:Manrope,Inter,sans-serif;color:var(--navy);margin:0;text-wrap:balance}h1{font-size:clamp(54px,6.3vw,88px);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.064em;font-weight:800}h2{font-size:clamp(38px,4.3vw,62px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.052em;font-weight:800}h3{font-size:clamp(22px,2vw,30px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-weight:800}p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;line-height:1.75}strong,b{font-weight:800}.wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 48px),var(--wrap));margin-inline:auto}.section{position:relative;padding:88px 0}.skip-link{position:fixed;left:14px;top:-100px;z-index:10000;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:10px}.skip-link:focus{top:14px}.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:var(--blue);font-size:11px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.11em;font-weight:800}.eyebrow:before{content:"";width:22px;height:2px;border-radius:99px;background:var(--grad)}.text-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--navy);font-weight:800;font-size:14px}.text-link span{color:var(--coral-deep);transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}.text-link:hover span{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* navigation */
.site-nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:900;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:saturate(150%) blur(18px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(16,36,62,.07);transition:box-shadow .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease)}.site-nav.scrolled{box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(16,36,62,.06);background:rgba(255,255,255,.97)}.nav-inner{min-height:78px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px}.logo{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;margin-right:auto}.brand-lockup{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}.brand-mark{width:38px;height:38px;object-fit:contain}.brand-word{font-family:Manrope,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:22px;letter-spacing:-.055em;color:var(--navy)}.brand-num{color:var(--coral)}.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center}.nav-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px}.nav-menu>a,.nav-service-trigger{border:0;background:none;padding:10px 0;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#354158;cursor:pointer}.nav-menu>a:hover,.nav-service-trigger:hover{color:var(--navy)}.nav-services{position:relative}.nav-service-trigger span{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)}.mega-menu{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 18px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-34%);width:min(940px,86vw);display:grid;grid-template-columns:280px 1fr;gap:18px;padding:16px;border:1px solid rgba(16,36,62,.08);border-radius:24px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;translate:0 -6px;transition:.2s var(--ease)}.nav-services.open .mega-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;translate:0 0}.mega-intro{padding:22px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--soft-lav),var(--soft-blue));display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}.mega-intro>span{font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;font-weight:800;color:var(--blue)}.mega-intro strong{font:800 23px/1.08 Manrope;color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:-.04em}.mega-intro a{margin-top:auto;font-size:13px;font-weight:800}.mega-services{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:4px}.mega-services a{position:relative;padding:15px 38px 15px 15px;border-radius:15px;display:grid;gap:4px}.mega-services a:hover{background:var(--soft)}.mega-services small{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);font-weight:800}.mega-services b{font-size:14px;color:var(--navy)}.mega-services span{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)}.mega-services i{position:absolute;right:14px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-style:normal;color:var(--coral-deep)}.nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}.burger{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:13px;background:#fff;position:relative}.burger span{position:absolute;left:12px;right:12px;height:2px;background:var(--navy);border-radius:2px}.burger span:first-child{top:16px}.burger span:last-child{bottom:16px}.mobile-panel{display:none}

/* buttons */
.btn,.contact-submit,.footer-contact-cta{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;min-height:50px;padding:0 21px;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),#224b72);border:1px solid var(--navy);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(16,36,62,.16);color:#fff!important;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .22s var(--ease),box-shadow .22s var(--ease),background .22s var(--ease)}.btn:hover,.contact-submit:hover,.footer-contact-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(16,36,62,.2)}.btn.small{min-height:43px;padding-inline:16px;font-size:13px}.btn.secondary{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)!important;border-color:var(--line-2);box-shadow:none}.btn.secondary:hover{background:var(--soft);box-shadow:none}

/* hero */
.page-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#fbfcfe 100%)}.hero-mesh{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%,rgba(247,174,165,.18),transparent 28%),radial-gradient(circle at 86% 18%,rgba(167,170,245,.20),transparent 26%)}.inner-hero{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(390px,.98fr);gap:64px;align-items:center;padding:74px 0 70px}.home-hero .inner-hero{min-height:680px}.hero-copy{position:relative;z-index:2}.hero-copy .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}.hero-copy h1 em{font-style:normal;color:transparent;background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text}.hero-copy>p{max-width:690px;margin-top:24px;font-size:19px;line-height:1.68;color:#59667a}.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:11px;margin-top:30px}.hero-trust-rail{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 18px;margin-top:30px;padding-top:23px;border-top:1px solid rgba(16,36,62,.08)}.hero-trust-rail span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:750;color:#526077}.hero-trust-rail span:before{content:"✓";display:grid;place-items:center;width:19px;height:19px;border-radius:50%;background:#edf2ff;color:var(--blue);font-size:10px}.mini-note{margin-top:22px!important;font-size:12px!important;font-weight:750;color:#5d687b!important}.editorial-visual{margin:0;position:relative;z-index:1}.editorial-visual-frame{position:relative;padding:12px;border:1px solid rgba(16,36,62,.08);border-radius:32px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);overflow:hidden}.editorial-visual-frame:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:12px;border-radius:24px;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.5);pointer-events:none}.editorial-visual img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;border-radius:24px}.editorial-glow{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(30px);opacity:.28;pointer-events:none}.editorial-glow-a{width:140px;height:140px;right:-35px;top:-28px;background:var(--lav)}.editorial-glow-b{width:120px;height:120px;left:-30px;bottom:-24px;background:var(--peach)}

/* proof */
.proof-strip{position:relative;z-index:4;margin-top:-28px}.proof-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(16,36,62,.08);border-radius:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);overflow:hidden}.proof-grid>div{padding:22px 24px;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}.proof-grid>div:last-child{border-right:0}.proof-grid b{display:block;font:800 29px/1 Manrope;color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:-.04em}.proof-grid span{display:block;margin-top:7px;color:var(--muted);font-size:12px}.global-proof-band{padding:24px 0 30px;background:#fff}.global-proof-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:34px;align-items:center}.global-proof-inner small{display:block;color:var(--coral-deep);font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;font-weight:800}.global-proof-inner strong{display:block;margin-top:4px;color:var(--navy);font:800 17px/1.35 Manrope;letter-spacing:-.02em}.market-chips{display:flex;justify-content:flex-end;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}.market-chips span{padding:7px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--soft);border:1px solid var(--line);color:#5a6678;font-size:10px;font-weight:700}

/* generic section intro */
.section-head{max-width:980px;margin-bottom:38px}.section-head>div{max-width:900px}.section-head h2{margin-top:12px}.section-head>p{max-width:720px;margin-top:18px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.72;color:#657184}.tone-section{background:var(--soft)}

/* narrative problem */
.story-problem-section{padding-top:96px}.story-problem-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(360px,.88fr);gap:44px;align-items:start}.story-number{font:800 72px/1 Manrope;color:#e4e9f0;letter-spacing:-.06em}.story-problem-copy h2{margin-top:12px;max-width:760px}.story-problem-copy p{margin-top:20px;max-width:680px;font-size:18px}.story-problem-points{display:grid;gap:10px}.story-problem-points article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:38px 1fr;gap:14px;padding:17px 18px;border-radius:16px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}.story-problem-points article>span{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:9px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--soft-lav);color:var(--blue);font-size:10px;font-weight:800}.story-problem-points b{font:800 15px/1.25 Manrope;color:var(--navy)}.story-problem-points p{margin-top:4px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55}

/* AI chapter */
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/* services */
.services-directory{background:#fff}.service-showcase-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}.service-showcase-card{grid-column:span 6;overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(16,36,62,.04);transition:transform .28s var(--ease),box-shadow .28s var(--ease),border-color .28s var(--ease)}.service-showcase-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#d9dfe8}.service-showcase-wide{grid-column:span 12;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(320px,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr)}.service-showcase-art{display:block;background:var(--soft);overflow:hidden;min-height:220px}.service-showcase-wide .service-showcase-art{min-height:330px}.service-card-art{height:100%;min-height:220px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.service-card-art img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}.service-showcase-card:hover .service-card-art img{transform:scale(1.025)}.service-art-sheen{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 58%,rgba(16,36,62,.10));pointer-events:none}.service-showcase-copy{padding:24px}.service-showcase-wide .service-showcase-copy{padding:34px;align-self:center}.service-group{font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;font-weight:800;color:var(--coral-deep)}.service-showcase-copy h3{margin-top:8px}.service-showcase-copy p{margin-top:10px;max-width:620px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65}.service-task-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin:17px 0 18px;padding:0;list-style:none}.service-task-pills li{padding:7px 9px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--soft);color:#5e6a7c;font-size:10px;font-weight:700}.compact-showcase .service-showcase-card{grid-column:span 6}

/* audience */
.audience-story-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--soft))}.audience-story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px}.audience-story-card{min-height:330px;padding:28px;border-radius:24px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.28s var(--ease)}.audience-story-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}.audience-story-card.growing{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#fff,#fff5f1)}.audience-story-card.teams{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#fff,#f3f5ff)}.audience-story-card.partners{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#fff,#eef7ff)}.audience-story-card>span{font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.09em;font-weight:800;color:var(--blue)}.audience-story-card h3{margin-top:44px;font-size:26px}.audience-story-card p{margin-top:13px;font-size:14px}.audience-story-card strong{margin-top:auto;padding-top:24px;color:var(--navy);font-size:13px}.audience-story-card strong i{font-style:normal;color:var(--coral-deep)}

/* engagement */
.engagement-section{background:#fff}.engagement-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px}.engagement-card{padding:26px;border-radius:22px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}.engagement-card>span{display:inline-flex;width:36px;height:36px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:10px;background:var(--soft-lav);color:var(--blue);font-size:10px;font-weight:800}.engagement-card h3{margin-top:28px}.engagement-card p{margin-top:11px;font-size:14px}.engagement-card ul{margin:18px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none;display:grid;gap:9px}.engagement-card li{position:relative;padding-left:20px;color:#596679;font-size:12px}.engagement-card li:before{content:"✓";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--blue);font-weight:800}

/* assurances */
.engagement-assurance-section{background:var(--soft)}.assurance-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(300px,.7fr) minmax(0,1.3fr);gap:56px;align-items:start}.assurance-intro{position:sticky;top:116px}.assurance-intro h2{margin-top:12px}.assurance-intro p{margin-top:18px;font-size:17px}.assurance-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}.assurance-card{padding:20px;border-radius:18px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line)}.assurance-card>span{font-size:10px;color:var(--coral-deep);font-weight:800}.assurance-card h3{margin-top:24px;font-size:21px}.assurance-card p{margin-top:8px;font-size:13px}

/* process */
.process-section{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}.process-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(300px,.78fr) minmax(0,1.22fr);gap:72px;align-items:start}.process-intro{position:sticky;top:118px}.process-section .eyebrow{color:#c7d9ed}.process-section .eyebrow:before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--coral),var(--lav))}.process-intro h2{margin-top:12px;color:#fff}.process-intro p{margin-top:18px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);font-size:17px}.process-timeline{display:grid;gap:10px}.process-step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:54px 1fr;gap:20px;padding:22px;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10)}.process-step>span{display:grid;place-items:center;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:13px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:800}.process-step h3{color:#fff;font-size:24px}.process-step p{margin-top:7px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.64);font-size:14px}

/* audit */
.audit-offer-section{background:#fff}.audit-offer-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(360px,.95fr);gap:44px;padding:42px;border-radius:30px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff4f0 0%,#f4f2ff 50%,#eef7ff 100%);border:1px solid rgba(16,36,62,.07);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}.audit-offer-card:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:280px;height:280px;right:-100px;top:-130px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(167,170,245,.25),transparent 68%)}.audit-offer-copy{position:relative;z-index:1}.audit-offer-copy h2{margin-top:12px}.audit-offer-copy p{margin-top:17px;max-width:640px;font-size:16px}.audit-offer-copy .btn{margin-top:24px}.delegation-map{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:9px}.delegation-map>div{min-height:122px;padding:16px;border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);border:1px solid rgba(16,36,62,.07);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end}.delegation-map span{font:800 15px/1.15 Manrope;color:var(--navy)}.delegation-map small{margin-top:6px;color:var(--muted);font-size:10px;line-height:1.45}

/* faq */
.faq-section{background:var(--soft)}.faq-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(300px,.72fr) minmax(0,1.28fr);gap:64px;align-items:start}.faq-intro{position:sticky;top:116px}.faq-intro h2{margin-top:12px}.faq-intro p{margin-top:18px;font-size:17px}.faq-list{display:grid;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.faq-list details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.faq-list summary{list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding:19px 0;cursor:pointer;color:var(--navy);font:800 17px/1.35 Manrope}.faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.faq-list summary span{font-size:22px;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted-2);transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}.faq-list details[open] summary span{transform:rotate(45deg)}.faq-list .answer{padding:0 44px 20px 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.7}

/* contact */
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/* service pages */
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/* CTA */
.cta-band{padding:54px 0;background:#fff}.cta-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:30px;align-items:center;padding:34px;border-radius:26px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f3f1ff,#eef7ff 60%,#fff4ef);border:1px solid rgba(16,36,62,.07)}.cta-card h2{margin-top:10px;font-size:clamp(34px,3.6vw,50px)}.cta-card p{margin-top:13px;max-width:720px}.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* standard WordPress content */
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/* modal */
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/* footer */
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/* motion: content is visible by default; JS opts only below-fold elements into motion */
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@media(max-width:1100px){
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@media(max-width:900px){
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/* audit + fit + careers */
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@media(max-width:900px){.audit-inner-hero,.audit-process-grid,.fit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.audit-value-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.career-benefits,.role-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
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   VA20Four7 v4.1.0 — cohesive premium product/service UI
   This layer intentionally normalizes the active v4 markup into
   one visual system. Copy and image assets remain unchanged.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --v410-navy:#0d2137;
  --v410-ink:#162235;
  --v410-copy:#5d697b;
  --v410-line:#e6eaf0;
  --v410-surface:#f6f8fb;
  --v410-surface-2:#eef4fa;
  --v410-card:#fff;
  --v410-coral:#fc5e5e;
  --v410-blue:#315f91;
  --v410-lav:#a7aaf5;
  --v410-radius:24px;
  --v410-radius-lg:34px;
  --v410-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(13,33,55,.075);
  --v410-shadow-lg:0 34px 84px rgba(13,33,55,.11);
}

html{scroll-padding-top:86px}
body{background:#fff;color:var(--v410-ink);font-size:16px;line-height:1.64;letter-spacing:-.002em}
.wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 48px),1240px)}
.section{padding:76px 0}
.section + .section{border-top:1px solid rgba(13,33,55,.035)}
h1,h2,h3,h4{color:var(--v410-navy)}
h1{font-size:clamp(52px,5.25vw,76px);line-height:.99;letter-spacing:-.058em}
h2{font-size:clamp(38px,3.8vw,56px);line-height:1.03;letter-spacing:-.047em}
h3{letter-spacing:-.03em}
p{color:var(--v410-copy);line-height:1.7}
.eyebrow{gap:8px;padding:7px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:#f3f6fa;border:1px solid rgba(13,33,55,.055);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--v410-blue)}
.eyebrow:before{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--v410-coral)}

/* navigation — compact and intentionally product-like */
.site-nav{background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(13,33,55,.055);backdrop-filter:saturate(145%) blur(14px)}
.nav-inner{min-height:72px;gap:24px}
.brand-word{font-size:21px}
.nav-menu{gap:20px}
.nav-menu>a,.nav-service-trigger{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#465267}
.nav-menu>a:hover,.nav-service-trigger:hover{color:var(--v410-navy)}
.nav-actions{gap:8px}
.btn,.contact-submit,.footer-contact-cta{min-height:47px;padding:0 19px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--v410-navy);box-shadow:none;font-size:13px}
.btn:hover,.contact-submit:hover,.footer-contact-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(13,33,55,.14);background:#173552}
.btn.secondary{background:#fff;border-color:#dce2e9;color:var(--v410-navy)!important}

/* HERO — complete within first fold, visual carries equal weight */
.page-hero.home-hero{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fbfcfe 0%,#fff 94%)}
.home-hero .hero-mesh{background:
  radial-gradient(circle at 8% 18%,rgba(247,174,165,.16),transparent 26%),
  radial-gradient(circle at 90% 18%,rgba(167,170,245,.18),transparent 28%),
  linear-gradient(rgba(13,33,55,.022) 1px,transparent 1px),
  linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(13,33,55,.022) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:auto,auto,44px 44px,44px 44px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(0,0,0,.75),transparent 92%)}
.home-hero .inner-hero{min-height:0;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.08fr) minmax(430px,.92fr);gap:58px;padding:52px 0 58px;align-items:center}
.home-hero .hero-copy{max-width:690px}
.home-hero .hero-copy .eyebrow{margin-bottom:16px}
.home-hero .hero-copy h1{max-width:680px}
.home-hero .hero-copy h1 em{display:inline;color:transparent;background:linear-gradient(110deg,#e5515a 0%,#f08d91 38%,#7c85dd 82%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text}
.home-hero .hero-copy>p{max-width:640px;margin-top:20px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:#5f6b7c}
.home-hero .hero-actions{margin-top:26px;gap:10px}
.home-hero .hero-trust-rail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,max-content);gap:8px;margin-top:26px;padding:0;border:0}
.home-hero .hero-trust-rail span{padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(13,33,55,.07);border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);color:#506077;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:750;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(13,33,55,.035)}
.home-hero .hero-trust-rail span:before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;background:#7c87dd;box-shadow:none}
.home-hero .editorial-visual{align-self:center}
.home-hero .editorial-visual-frame{padding:10px;border-radius:30px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#f4f7fb);border:1px solid rgba(13,33,55,.07);box-shadow:var(--v410-shadow-lg)}
.home-hero .editorial-visual-frame:after{display:none}
.home-hero .editorial-visual img{aspect-ratio:1.08/1;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;border-radius:22px}
.home-hero .editorial-glow-a{width:170px;height:170px;opacity:.18}
.home-hero .editorial-glow-b{width:150px;height:150px;opacity:.14}

/* proof becomes one compact continuation of hero */
.proof-strip{margin-top:-22px;padding:0;z-index:8}
.proof-grid{border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(13,33,55,.075);border-color:rgba(13,33,55,.07)}
.proof-grid>div{padding:18px 22px;background:#fff}
.proof-grid b{font-size:27px}
.proof-grid span{margin-top:4px;font-size:11px}
.global-proof-band{padding:20px 0 24px;background:#fff}
.global-proof-inner{grid-template-columns:minmax(320px,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);gap:28px}
.market-chips{gap:6px}
.market-chips span{background:#f7f9fb;border-color:#e7ebf1;padding:6px 9px;font-size:9.5px}

/* section intros — one reading flow, no floating side-copy */
.section-head{max-width:820px;margin:0 0 34px}
.section-head>div{max-width:none}
.section-head h2{margin-top:12px}
.section-head>p{max-width:680px;margin-top:15px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.68;color:#657184}

/* chapter 1 problem */
.story-problem-section{padding:74px 0;background:#fff}
.story-problem-grid{grid-template-columns:54px minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(340px,.82fr);gap:34px}
.story-number{font-size:48px;color:#e9edf2}
.story-problem-copy h2{font-size:clamp(34px,3.4vw,50px);max-width:720px}
.story-problem-copy p{margin-top:16px;max-width:640px;font-size:16px}
.story-problem-points{gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--v410-line)}
.story-problem-points article{grid-template-columns:34px 1fr;gap:12px;padding:15px 0;border-radius:0;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--v410-line);box-shadow:none;background:transparent}
.story-problem-points article>span{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:8px;background:#f1f4f8}
.story-problem-points b{font-size:14px}
.story-problem-points p{font-size:12px;line-height:1.5}

/* chapter 2 operating model — deliberate dark contrast */
.ai-positioning-section{padding:78px 0;background:var(--v410-navy);border-top:0!important;color:#fff}
.ai-positioning-section .eyebrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#d4e1ee}
.ai-positioning-section h2{color:#fff}
.ai-positioning-section p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.70);font-size:16px}
.ai-positioning-grid{gap:58px}
.ai-positioning-copy{max-width:620px}
.ai-positioning-copy h2{font-size:clamp(38px,3.8vw,56px)}
.ai-positioning-copy .text-link{margin-top:20px;color:#fff}
.ai-operating-model{padding:22px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);border-radius:26px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);box-shadow:none}
.ai-model-head{gap:10px;color:#fff}
.ai-model-head span{padding:8px 10px;border-radius:9px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);font-size:10px}
.ai-model-grid{gap:8px}
.ai-model-grid>div{padding:16px;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.ai-model-grid small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.ai-model-grid b{color:#fff;font-size:13px}
.ai-model-note{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.09)}
.ai-model-note b{color:#fff}.ai-model-note small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}

/* services — bento, but calm and readable */
.services-directory{background:#f7f9fb}
.service-showcase-grid{gap:14px}
.service-showcase-card{border-radius:22px;border-color:#e3e8ee;box-shadow:none;background:#fff}
.service-showcase-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(13,33,55,.07);border-color:#d7dde5}
.service-showcase-wide{grid-template-columns:minmax(300px,.92fr) minmax(0,1.08fr)}
.service-showcase-art{min-height:200px;background:#f1f5f9}
.service-showcase-wide .service-showcase-art{min-height:295px}
.service-card-art{min-height:200px}
.service-showcase-copy{padding:22px}
.service-showcase-wide .service-showcase-copy{padding:30px}
.service-group{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.11em}
.service-showcase-copy h3{font-size:25px}
.service-showcase-copy p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.6}
.service-task-pills{margin:14px 0 15px}
.service-task-pills li{padding:6px 8px;border-radius:8px;background:#f5f7fa;font-size:9.5px}

/* audience — three distinct paths, no excess height */
.audience-story-section{background:#fff}
.audience-story-grid{gap:12px}
.audience-story-card{min-height:0;padding:24px;border-radius:22px;border:1px solid var(--v410-line);box-shadow:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.audience-story-card:before{height:3px}
.audience-story-card h3{margin-top:30px;font-size:24px}
.audience-story-card p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.6}
.audience-story-card strong{margin-top:22px}
.audience-story-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(13,33,55,.07)}

/* engagement */
.engagement-section{background:#f7f9fb}
.engagement-grid{gap:12px}
.engagement-card{padding:24px;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:none;border-color:#e3e8ee}
.engagement-card>span{font-size:9px}
.engagement-card h3{margin-top:34px;font-size:25px}
.engagement-card p{font-size:13px}
.engagement-card ul{gap:8px;margin-top:16px}
.engagement-card li{font-size:11px}

/* assurance — editorial intro + slim cards */
.engagement-assurance-section{background:#fff;padding:76px 0}
.assurance-layout{gap:48px}
.assurance-intro{top:94px}
.assurance-intro p{font-size:15px}
.assurance-grid{gap:10px}
.assurance-card{min-height:0;padding:18px;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:none;border-color:#e5e9ef}
.assurance-card h3{margin-top:20px;font-size:18px}
.assurance-card p{font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.55}

/* process — one real scroll-story */
.process-section{padding:78px 0;background:var(--v410-navy);color:#fff;border-top:0!important}
.process-section .eyebrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#d4e1ee}
.process-intro{top:96px}.process-intro h2{color:#fff}.process-intro p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);font-size:15px}
.process-timeline{gap:8px}
.process-step{padding:20px;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);box-shadow:none}
.process-step>span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);color:#fff}
.process-step h3{color:#fff;font-size:21px}.process-step p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);font-size:12px}

/* audit — clear high-intent conversion block */
.audit-offer-section{padding:68px 0;background:#fff}
.audit-offer-card{padding:34px;border-radius:28px;gap:34px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f6f7ff 0%,#f4f8fb 48%,#fff6f2 100%);box-shadow:none;border:1px solid #e4e8ee}
.audit-offer-copy h2{font-size:clamp(34px,3.5vw,50px)}
.audit-offer-copy p{font-size:15px}
.delegation-map{gap:8px}
.delegation-map>div{min-height:108px;padding:14px;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:none}
.delegation-map span{font-size:13px}.delegation-map small{font-size:9px}

/* faq — tighter editorial */
.faq-section{background:#f7f9fb}
.faq-layout{gap:48px}
.faq-intro{top:94px}.faq-intro p{font-size:15px}
.faq-list details{border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:8px;border-color:#e2e7ed;background:#fff}
.faq-list summary{padding:17px 18px;font-size:14px}.faq-list .answer{padding:0 18px 18px;font-size:12px;line-height:1.6}

/* contact */
.home-contact-section{padding:78px 0;background:#fff}
.home-contact-grid{gap:54px}
.home-contact-copy h2{font-size:clamp(38px,4vw,56px)}
.home-contact-copy>p{font-size:15px}
.contact-side-note{padding:14px 0}.contact-side-note small{font-size:11px}
.home-contact-card{padding:24px;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:var(--v410-shadow);border-color:#e1e6ec}

/* inner pages inherit same premium rhythm */
.page-hero:not(.home-hero) .inner-hero{min-height:0;padding:58px 0 64px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(390px,.86fr);gap:54px}
.page-hero:not(.home-hero) .hero-copy>p{font-size:17px;max-width:650px}
.page-hero:not(.home-hero) .editorial-visual-frame{border-radius:26px;box-shadow:var(--v410-shadow)}
.page-hero:not(.home-hero) .editorial-visual img{border-radius:20px}
.split-intro,.service-workflow-grid,.ai-layer-grid,.editorial-story{gap:46px}
.section-sticky{top:96px}
.workflow-steps>div,.principle-row,.reason-card,.outcome-card,.model,.resource-feature{box-shadow:none;border-color:#e3e8ee}

/* footer */
.site-footer{background:#0d2137}
.footer-shell{padding-top:62px}
.footer-lead h2{font-size:clamp(34px,3.8vw,52px)}
.footer-lead p{max-width:680px}

/* transitions: visible first; below-fold gets subtle movement only */
.motion-ready .will-reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease)}
.motion-ready .will-reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@view-transition{navigation:auto}
::view-transition-old(root){animation:va247fadeout .14s ease both}
::view-transition-new(root){animation:va247fadein .22s ease both}
@keyframes va247fadeout{to{opacity:.82}}
@keyframes va247fadein{from{opacity:.86}to{opacity:1}}

@media(max-width:1100px){
  .home-hero .inner-hero{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(380px,.9fr);gap:38px}
  .home-hero .hero-trust-rail{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.home-hero .hero-trust-rail span:last-child{grid-column:1/-1;width:max-content}
  .story-problem-grid{grid-template-columns:46px 1fr}.story-problem-points{grid-column:2}.assurance-layout{gap:36px}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .section{padding:64px 0}
  .home-hero .inner-hero,.page-hero:not(.home-hero) .inner-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:44px 0 48px;gap:34px}
  .home-hero .editorial-visual{max-width:720px}.home-hero .editorial-visual img{aspect-ratio:16/11}
  .proof-strip{margin-top:0;padding-top:10px}.global-proof-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.market-chips{justify-content:flex-start}
  .story-problem-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.story-number{display:none}.story-problem-points{grid-column:auto}
  .service-showcase-wide{grid-template-columns:1fr}.service-showcase-wide .service-showcase-art{min-height:230px}
  .assurance-intro,.process-intro,.faq-intro,.section-sticky{position:static}
  .assurance-layout,.faq-layout,.home-contact-grid{gap:34px}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 28px),1240px)}
  .section{padding:52px 0}
  h1{font-size:43px;line-height:1.01}h2{font-size:34px}h3{font-size:21px}
  .home-hero .inner-hero{padding:34px 0 38px}
  .home-hero .hero-copy>p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.62}
  .home-hero .hero-actions{display:grid}.home-hero .hero-actions .btn{width:100%}
  .home-hero .hero-trust-rail{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:7px}.home-hero .hero-trust-rail span:last-child{grid-column:auto;width:auto}
  .home-hero .editorial-visual-frame{padding:7px;border-radius:22px}.home-hero .editorial-visual img{border-radius:16px}
  .proof-grid>div{padding:15px}.proof-grid b{font-size:23px}.global-proof-band{padding:15px 0 20px}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:26px}.section-head>p{font-size:14px}
  .story-problem-copy p,.ai-positioning-section p,.assurance-intro p,.process-intro p,.faq-intro p,.home-contact-copy>p{font-size:14px}
  .service-showcase-copy,.service-showcase-wide .service-showcase-copy{padding:18px}.service-showcase-copy h3{font-size:22px}.service-showcase-art,.service-card-art{min-height:180px}.service-showcase-wide .service-showcase-art{min-height:190px}
  .audience-story-card,.engagement-card{padding:19px}.audience-story-card h3{font-size:21px;margin-top:24px}.engagement-card h3{font-size:22px;margin-top:26px}
  .audit-offer-card{padding:21px}.home-contact-card{padding:18px}
}
/* final narrative polish */
.story-problem-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(360px,.78fr);gap:56px}.story-number{display:none}.story-problem-points{grid-column:auto}
@media(max-width:900px){.story-problem-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}}

/* v4.1.1 — restore full premium visual storytelling without text overlays */
.premium-graphic-frame{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#f7f5ff 52%,#f0f7ff);border:1px solid rgba(13,33,55,.08);box-shadow:0 24px 64px rgba(13,33,55,.10)}
.premium-graphic img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;filter:saturate(.96) contrast(.99)}
.chapter-visual{margin:24px 0 0}.chapter-visual-frame{overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;border:1px solid rgba(13,33,55,.08);background:#f5f7fb;box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(13,33,55,.07)}.chapter-visual img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}.chapter-visual:hover img{transform:scale(1.018)}
.story-problem-grid-visual{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.04fr) minmax(340px,.76fr);gap:48px;align-items:start}.story-problem-main h2{margin-top:12px;font-size:clamp(34px,3.4vw,50px);max-width:720px}.story-problem-main>p{margin-top:16px;max-width:640px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.72}.story-growth-visual{max-width:720px}.story-growth-visual .chapter-visual-frame{border-radius:26px}
.audience-story-card{overflow:hidden;padding:0!important}.audience-story-art{margin:0;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#f3f5f9;border-bottom:1px solid var(--v410-line)}.audience-story-art img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}.audience-story-card:hover .audience-story-art img{transform:scale(1.025)}.audience-story-card>span,.audience-story-card>h3,.audience-story-card>p,.audience-story-card>strong{margin-left:24px;margin-right:24px}.audience-story-card>span{margin-top:20px}.audience-story-card h3{margin-top:22px}.audience-story-card strong{margin-bottom:24px}
.visual-card-media.service-card-art{padding:0!important;display:block!important;min-height:200px;background:#f4f6f9!important;border:0!important;box-shadow:none!important}.visual-card-media.service-card-art:before,.visual-card-media.service-card-art:after{display:none!important}.visual-card-media>img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;display:block;transition:transform .55s var(--ease);filter:saturate(.96)}.service-showcase-card:hover .visual-card-media>img{transform:scale(1.025)}
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/* ========================================================================== */
/* VA20Four7 v4.2.1 — STABLE PREMIUM FIX                                      */
/* Scoped to the homepage. No global typography/layout overrides.             */
/* ========================================================================== */

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  background:#fff;
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.va247-home-v421 .section{position:relative}
.va247-home-v421 .section h2,
.va247-home-v421 .section h3{color:var(--v421-ink)}
.va247-home-v421 .section p{color:var(--v421-copy)}

/* HERO — clean two-column composition with the original correct home visual */
.va247-home-v421 .home-hero{
  padding:34px 0 16px;
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    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 18%,rgba(112,128,255,.10),transparent 30%),
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  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(16,36,62,.06);
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.va247-home-v421 .home-hero .hero-copy h1{
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.va247-home-v421 .home-hero .hero-actions{margin-top:28px}
.va247-home-v421 .home-hero .hero-trust-rail{margin-top:28px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--v421-line)}
.va247-home-v421 .home-hero .editorial-visual{margin:0;max-width:none}
.va247-home-v421 .home-hero .editorial-visual-frame{
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}
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/* proof rail */
.va247-home-v421 + .proof-strip,
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/* PROBLEM — editorial split, not floating WordPress cards */
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/* SERVICES — keep only the semantically mapped service visuals already in v4.1.1 */
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.va247-home-v421 .service-showcase-copy{padding:26px}
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/* WHO / ENGAGEMENT — visual distinction without incorrect stock/generated imagery */
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/* DELIVERABLES / PROCESS */
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.va247-home-v421 .audit-offer-card p,.va247-home-v421 .audit-offer-card small{color:#667384}
.va247-home-v421 .home-faq{padding:82px 0;background:#f6f8fa}
.va247-home-v421 .faq-list details{background:#fff;border-color:var(--v421-line)}
.va247-home-v421 .faq-list summary{color:var(--v421-ink)}
.va247-home-v421 .faq-list .answer{color:#667384}
.va247-home-v421 .home-contact-section{padding:86px 0;background:#fff}
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.va247-home-v421 .home-contact-copy p,.va247-home-v421 .home-contact-head p{color:#667384}
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/* ONE compact footer. Also suppress common legacy footer wrappers. */
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#va247-theme-footer .footer-links{padding-top:4px!important;gap:26px!important}
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#va247-theme-footer .footer-links a{font-size:12px!important}
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#va247-theme-footer.site-footer{padding:40px 0 18px!important}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-shell{padding-top:0!important;gap:30px!important}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-lead h2{margin-top:14px!important;font-size:clamp(28px,2.7vw,38px)!important}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-lead p{margin-top:10px!important;max-width:620px!important}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-contact-cta{margin-top:14px!important}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-bottom{padding-top:14px!important;margin-top:0!important}
@media(max-width:640px){#va247-theme-footer.site-footer{padding:32px 0 16px!important}#va247-theme-footer .footer-shell{gap:24px!important}#va247-theme-footer .footer-lead h2{font-size:28px!important}}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* VA20Four7 v4.2.4 — INNER-PAGE CONTRAST CONTRACT                            */
/* Dark surfaces own their foreground palette explicitly.                     */
/* White/light cards nested inside dark surfaces are intentionally re-inverted.*/
/* ========================================================================== */

:root{
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.process-section,
.ai-layer-section,
.tool-panel,
.contact-aside,
.site-footer{
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.ai-positioning-section :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,b),
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.ai-layer-section .ai-layer-copy :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,b),
.ai-layer-section .ai-layer-divider :where(strong,b),
.tool-panel :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,b),
.contact-aside :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,b),
.site-footer :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,b){
  color:var(--va247-on-dark)!important;
}

/* Body copy and secondary labels on dark surfaces. */
.ai-positioning-section :where(p,li),
.process-section :where(p,li),
.ai-layer-section .ai-layer-copy :where(p,li),
.tool-panel :where(p,li),
.contact-aside :where(p,li),
.site-footer :where(p,li){
  color:var(--va247-on-dark-copy)!important;
}

.ai-positioning-section :where(small),
.process-section :where(small),
.ai-layer-section .ai-layer-copy :where(small),
.tool-panel :where(small),
.contact-aside :where(small),
.site-footer :where(small){
  color:var(--va247-on-dark-muted)!important;
}

/* Dark-surface links must never inherit the global navy/black text color. */
.ai-positioning-section .text-link,
.process-section .text-link,
.ai-layer-section .text-link,
.tool-panel a:not(.btn),
.contact-aside a:not(.btn),
.site-footer a:not(.footer-contact-cta){
  color:var(--va247-on-dark)!important;
}

/* Known dark UI elements. */
.process-section .process-step>span,
.process-section .process-step h3,
.ai-layer-section .ai-layer-divider b,
.tool-panel .tool-row span,
.site-footer .footer-logo .brand-word,
.site-footer .footer-logo .brand-va,
.site-footer .footer-logo .brand-four{
  color:var(--va247-on-dark)!important;
}
.process-section .process-step p{color:var(--va247-on-dark-copy)!important}
.site-footer .footer-links a{color:rgba(248,251,255,.70)!important}
.site-footer .footer-links a:hover{color:#fff!important}
.site-footer .footer-bottom{color:rgba(248,251,255,.48)!important}

/* Re-invert intentionally light cards placed inside dark sections. */
.ai-layer-section .ai-layer-col,
.ai-layer-section .ai-layer-col :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,b){
  color:var(--va247-on-light)!important;
}
.ai-layer-section .ai-layer-col :where(p,li,span){
  color:var(--va247-on-light-copy)!important;
}
.ai-layer-section .ai-layer-col small{color:var(--blue)!important}
.ai-layer-section .ai-layer-col i{color:var(--coral-deep)!important}

/* White CTA remains a white CTA even though it lives in the dark footer. */
.site-footer .footer-contact-cta{
  background:#fff!important;
  border-color:#fff!important;
  color:#10243e!important;
}
.site-footer .footer-contact-cta span{color:#10243e!important}

/* Eyebrows on dark surfaces use a readable cool-light treatment. */
.ai-positioning-section .eyebrow,
.process-section .eyebrow,
.ai-layer-section .eyebrow,
.contact-aside .eyebrow,
.site-footer .eyebrow{
  color:#dce9f6!important;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)!important;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12)!important;
}

/* Standard light sections/cards always keep the light-surface palette. */
.page-hero:not(.home-hero),
.service-workflow-section,
.tone-section,
.audit-value-section,
.audit-process-section,
.fit-section,
.faq-section,
.cta-band,
.home-contact-section{
  color:var(--va247-on-light);
}

/* ============================================================
   VA20Four7 v4.2.5 — current brand lockup + premium footer reset
   This block intentionally overrides every legacy footer rule.
   ============================================================ */
.brand-lockup-current{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  line-height:0;
}
.brand-logo-current{
  display:block;
  width:196px;
  height:auto;
  max-width:none;
  object-fit:contain;
}
.site-nav .brand-logo-current{width:184px}

#va247-theme-footer.site-footer.site-footer-premium{
  position:relative!important;
  display:block!important;
  visibility:visible!important;
  opacity:1!important;
  overflow:hidden!important;
  margin:0!important;
  padding:0!important;
  background:#0b1828!important;
  color:#fff!important;
  border:0!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
  z-index:2!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer.site-footer.site-footer-premium:before{
  content:""!important;
  position:absolute!important;
  inset:0 0 auto 0!important;
  height:3px!important;
  background:var(--grad)!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer.site-footer.site-footer-premium:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:560px;
  height:560px;
  right:-260px;
  top:-330px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(167,170,245,.13),rgba(167,170,245,0) 68%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-shell{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:block!important;
  padding:42px 0 18px!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(250px,.65fr);
  gap:64px;
  align-items:end;
  padding-bottom:30px;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-brand{
  max-width:760px;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-logo-current{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  width:236px;
  min-height:70px;
  padding:12px 16px;
  margin:0 0 22px!important;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  box-shadow:0 16px 42px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-logo-current .brand-lockup-current{width:100%}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-logo-current .brand-logo-current{
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-brand h2{
  margin:0!important;
  max-width:760px;
  color:#fff!important;
  font-size:clamp(28px,2.65vw,40px)!important;
  line-height:1.06!important;
  letter-spacing:-.045em!important;
  font-weight:800!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-brand p{
  margin:13px 0 0!important;
  max-width:720px!important;
  color:rgba(232,239,248,.68)!important;
  font-size:13px!important;
  line-height:1.72!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-action{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:21px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-radius:20px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-action-label{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  color:#aebed0!important;
  font-size:10px;
  line-height:1;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.10em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-contact-cta{
  width:100%;
  min-height:48px!important;
  margin:0!important;
  padding:0 17px!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.94)!important;
  border-radius:12px!important;
  background:#fff!important;
  color:#10243e!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
  font-size:12px!important;
  font-weight:800!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-contact-cta:hover{
  transform:translateY(-1px)!important;
  background:#f7f9fc!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-nav{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;
  gap:48px;
  align-items:end;
  padding:26px 0 22px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-links-premium{
  display:grid!important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(180px,250px))!important;
  gap:44px!important;
  padding:0!important;
  margin:0!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-links-premium>div{
  display:grid!important;
  gap:6px!important;
  align-content:start;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-links-premium b{
  margin-bottom:4px!important;
  color:#fff!important;
  font-size:10px!important;
  line-height:1.2!important;
  letter-spacing:.09em!important;
  text-transform:uppercase!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-links-premium a{
  width:max-content;
  max-width:100%;
  color:rgba(226,235,245,.62)!important;
  font-size:12px!important;
  line-height:1.6!important;
  transition:color .18s ease,transform .18s ease;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-links-premium a:hover{
  color:#fff!important;
  transform:translateX(2px);
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-signature{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:9px;
  max-width:390px;
  color:rgba(216,227,239,.58)!important;
  font-size:10px;
  line-height:1.4;
  font-weight:700;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-signature i{
  display:block;
  width:4px;
  height:4px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#fc6b70;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-bottom-premium{
  display:flex!important;
  justify-content:space-between!important;
  align-items:center!important;
  gap:20px!important;
  padding:15px 0 0!important;
  margin:0!important;
  border:0!important;
  color:rgba(211,223,236,.42)!important;
  font-size:9px!important;
  line-height:1.4!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-bottom-premium span:last-child{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.56)!important;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .site-nav .brand-logo-current{width:168px}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-shell{padding-top:36px!important}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;align-items:start}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-brand{max-width:720px}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-action{max-width:430px}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-nav{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;align-items:start}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-signature{justify-content:flex-start;max-width:none}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .site-nav .brand-logo-current{width:148px}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-shell{padding:30px 0 15px!important}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-logo-current{width:210px;min-height:62px;margin-bottom:18px!important;padding:10px 14px}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-brand h2{font-size:29px!important}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-brand p{font-size:12px!important}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top{padding-bottom:22px}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-action{padding:16px;border-radius:16px}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-nav{padding:21px 0 18px}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-links-premium{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important;gap:24px!important}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-bottom-premium{flex-direction:column!important;align-items:flex-start!important;gap:5px!important}
}
@media(max-width:430px){
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-links-premium{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
}

/* v4.2.5 final footer art direction: light foundation + contained premium CTA panel */
#va247-theme-footer.site-footer.site-footer-premium{
  background:#f6f8fb!important;
  color:#10243e!important;
  border-top:1px solid #e7ebf1!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer.site-footer.site-footer-premium:before{
  display:none!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer.site-footer.site-footer-premium:after{
  width:520px;
  height:520px;
  right:-240px;
  top:-270px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(167,170,245,.15),rgba(167,170,245,0) 68%);
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-shell{
  padding:30px 0 16px!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(250px,.65fr);
  gap:54px;
  align-items:end;
  padding:30px 32px!important;
  border-radius:28px;
  background:linear-gradient(125deg,#0b1828 0%,#102942 64%,#142f49 100%);
  box-shadow:0 24px 64px rgba(13,33,55,.14);
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:310px;
  height:310px;
  left:-150px;
  top:-190px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(252,94,94,.18),rgba(252,94,94,0) 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:330px;
  height:330px;
  right:8%;
  top:-220px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(167,170,245,.18),rgba(167,170,245,0) 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-brand,
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-action{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-logo-current{
  width:220px;
  min-height:62px;
  margin-bottom:20px!important;
  padding:10px 14px;
  border-radius:15px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.13);
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-brand h2{
  max-width:700px;
  font-size:clamp(27px,2.5vw,38px)!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-brand p{
  max-width:680px!important;
  font-size:12.5px!important;
  color:rgba(233,239,247,.68)!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-action{
  padding:18px;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-nav{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;
  gap:48px;
  margin-top:26px;
  padding:0 4px 18px;
  border-top:0;
  border-bottom:1px solid #dde3eb;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-links-premium b{
  color:#10243e!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-links-premium a{
  color:#657184!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-links-premium a:hover{
  color:#10243e!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-signature{
  color:#738096!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-signature i{
  background:#fc5e5e;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-bottom-premium{
  padding:13px 4px 0!important;
  color:#8893a3!important;
}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-bottom-premium span:last-child{
  color:#556276!important;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px;padding:26px!important}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-action{max-width:430px}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-nav{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-shell{padding:22px 0 14px!important}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top{padding:22px 20px!important;border-radius:22px}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-logo-current{width:200px;min-height:58px;margin-bottom:16px!important}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-brand h2{font-size:28px!important}
  #va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-nav{margin-top:22px;padding-bottom:16px}
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* VA20Four7 v4.2.7 — SAFE FOOTER RECOVERY + SURFACE CONTRAST HARDENING   */
/* ========================================================================== */

/* v4.2.7: Never hide footer wrappers globally. The canonical footer is rendered
   before wp_footer(), then only the exact legacy footer signature is removed. */
#va247-theme-footer{
  display:block!important;
  visibility:visible!important;
  opacity:1!important;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Home-page surface contract. Every major section owns its foreground colors. */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.va247-home-v421 :is(
  .home-hero,
  .proof-strip,
  .global-proof-band,
  .story-problem-section,
  .services-directory,
  .audience-story-section,
  .engagement-section,
  .engagement-assurance-section,
  .audit-offer-section,
  .home-faq,
  .home-contact-section
){
  --va247-surface-heading:#11233b;
  --va247-surface-copy:#596778;
  --va247-surface-muted:#748193;
}

.va247-home-v421 :is(.ai-positioning-section,.process-section){
  --va247-surface-heading:#ffffff;
  --va247-surface-copy:rgba(248,251,255,.78);
  --va247-surface-muted:rgba(248,251,255,.62);
}

.va247-home-v421 :is(
  .home-hero,
  .proof-strip,
  .global-proof-band,
  .section
) :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6){
  color:var(--va247-surface-heading,#11233b)!important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:currentColor;
}

.va247-home-v421 :is(
  .home-hero,
  .proof-strip,
  .global-proof-band,
  .section
) :where(p,li,.answer){
  color:var(--va247-surface-copy,#596778)!important;
}

.va247-home-v421 :is(
  .home-hero,
  .proof-strip,
  .global-proof-band,
  .section
) :where(strong,b,summary,.text-link){
  color:var(--va247-surface-heading,#11233b)!important;
}

/* Muted labels on dark surfaces must not fall back to black/navy. */
.va247-home-v421 :is(.ai-positioning-section,.process-section) :where(small){
  color:var(--va247-surface-muted)!important;
}
.va247-home-v421 :is(.ai-positioning-section,.process-section) .eyebrow{
  color:#e4edf7!important;
}
.va247-home-v421 :is(.ai-positioning-section,.process-section) .text-link span{
  color:#ff9297!important;
}

/* White cards living inside the dark AI section get their own light surface. */
.va247-home-v421 .ai-positioning-section .ai-model-grid>div{
  --va247-surface-heading:#11233b;
  --va247-surface-copy:#596778;
  --va247-surface-muted:#748193;
  color:#11233b!important;
}
.va247-home-v421 .ai-positioning-section .ai-model-grid>div :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,b){
  color:#11233b!important;
}
.va247-home-v421 .ai-positioning-section .ai-model-grid>div :where(p,li){
  color:#596778!important;
}
.va247-home-v421 .ai-positioning-section .ai-model-grid>div small{
  color:#c8444e!important;
}

/* Preserve the gradient-emphasis word in the hero after the global contrast rule. */
.va247-home-v421 .home-hero .hero-copy h1 em{
  color:#ef5961!important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#ef5961!important;
}

/* Light cards and controls: explicit dark-on-light protection. */
.va247-home-v421 :is(
  .proof-grid,
  .story-problem-points article,
  .service-showcase-card,
  .audience-story-card,
  .engagement-card,
  .assurance-card,
  .audit-offer-card,
  .faq-list details,
  .home-contact-card
) :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,b,summary){
  color:#11233b!important;
}
.va247-home-v421 :is(
  .proof-grid,
  .story-problem-points article,
  .service-showcase-card,
  .audience-story-card,
  .engagement-card,
  .assurance-card,
  .audit-offer-card,
  .faq-list details,
  .home-contact-card
) :where(p,li,.answer){
  color:#596778!important;
}

/* Buttons keep their own intentional contrast. */
.va247-home-v421 .btn:not(.secondary),
.va247-home-v421 .btn:not(.secondary) span,
.va247-home-v421 .contact-submit,
.va247-home-v421 .contact-submit span{
  color:#fff!important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#fff!important;
}
.va247-home-v421 .btn.secondary,
.va247-home-v421 .btn.secondary span{
  color:#10243e!important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#10243e!important;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Inner-page hardening: known dark surfaces always use light foregrounds.    */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:is(.ai-positioning-section,.process-section,.ai-layer-section,.tool-panel,.contact-aside){
  --va247-dark-heading:#f8fbff;
  --va247-dark-copy:rgba(248,251,255,.78);
  --va247-dark-muted:rgba(248,251,255,.60);
  color:var(--va247-dark-heading)!important;
}
:is(.ai-positioning-section,.process-section,.ai-layer-section,.tool-panel,.contact-aside) :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,b){
  color:var(--va247-dark-heading)!important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:currentColor;
}
:is(.ai-positioning-section,.process-section,.ai-layer-section,.tool-panel,.contact-aside) :where(p,li){
  color:var(--va247-dark-copy)!important;
}
:is(.ai-positioning-section,.process-section,.ai-layer-section,.tool-panel,.contact-aside) :where(small){
  color:var(--va247-dark-muted)!important;
}

/* Nested white cards inside dark inner-page sections remain dark-on-light. */
:is(.ai-positioning-section,.ai-layer-section) :is(.ai-model-grid>div,.ai-layer-col){
  color:#11233b!important;
}
:is(.ai-positioning-section,.ai-layer-section) :is(.ai-model-grid>div,.ai-layer-col) :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,b){
  color:#11233b!important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#11233b!important;
}
:is(.ai-positioning-section,.ai-layer-section) :is(.ai-model-grid>div,.ai-layer-col) :where(p,li,span){
  color:#596778!important;
}

/* Canonical footer stays readable on its final light-foundation treatment. */
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-nav :where(b,strong){color:#10243e!important}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-nav a{color:#657184!important}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-bottom-premium,
#va247-theme-footer .footer-bottom-premium span{color:#7a8798!important}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,strong,b){color:#fff!important}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top p{color:rgba(248,251,255,.74)!important}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top .footer-action-label{color:#bdcad8!important}
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top .footer-contact-cta,
#va247-theme-footer .footer-premium-top .footer-contact-cta span{
  color:#10243e!important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#10243e!important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   VA20Four7 v4.2.9 — CANONICAL FOOTER LAST
   The current footer is intentionally rendered after wp_footer().
   It is therefore always the final visible site footer.
   ========================================================================== */
#va247-theme-footer[data-va247-footer-version="4.2.8"]{
  display:block!important;
  visibility:visible!important;
  opacity:1!important;
  position:relative!important;
  isolation:isolate!important;
  z-index:10!important;
}
[data-va247-legacy-footer="true"]{display:none!important;visibility:hidden!important;height:0!important;min-height:0!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;overflow:hidden!important;border:0!important;}