/* ==========================================================================
   ResponseIQ v2 — Light-theme stylesheet
   Alexandria, KY · 2026
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   0. Design tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Backgrounds */
  --bg-base: #ffffff;
  --bg-elevated: #f7fafc;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  --bg-glass-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);

  /* Text */
  --text-primary: #0a1628;
  --text-secondary: #47546e;
  --text-muted: #7d8ba0;
  --text-inverse: #ffffff;

  /* Accent */
  --accent-primary: #00b7ff;
  --accent-primary-dk: #0077cc;
  --accent-glow: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.18);
  --accent-tint: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.08);
  --accent-tint-strong: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.14);

  /* Borders */
  --border-subtle: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
  --border-strong: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.16);
  --border-accent: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.32);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.20);

  /* Typography */
  --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Sora', 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;

  --fs-hero: clamp(2.5rem, 7.2vw, 6.5rem);
  --fs-section: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --fs-body: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.125rem);
  --fs-eyebrow: 0.8125rem;
  --fs-lede: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.25rem);
  --fs-small: 0.875rem;

  --lh-tight: 1.15;
  --lh-snug: 1.35;
  --lh-normal: 1.6;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 1.5rem;
  --space-lg: 2.5rem;
  --space-xl: 4rem;
  --space-2xl: 6rem;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --dur-fast: 180ms;
  --dur-med: 320ms;
  --dur-slow: 640ms;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --container-pad: 1.25rem;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Z */
  --z-nav: 100;
  --z-menu: 90;
  --z-hero-bg: 1;
  --z-hero-canvas: 2;
  --z-hero-fg: 3;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Reset / base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 84px;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--bg-base);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img,
svg,
canvas,
video {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

a {
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
a:hover { color: var(--accent-primary); }

button {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
}

input,
textarea,
select {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
}

p {
  margin: 0;
}

ul, ol {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

blockquote {
  margin: 0;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.riq-skip {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  z-index: 999;
}
.riq-skip:focus {
  left: 1rem;
  top: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Layout helpers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-pad);
  padding-right: var(--container-pad);
}

.riq-section-head {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
}
.riq-section-head--center {
  text-align: center;
}

.riq-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.riq-eyebrow--light {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.riq-h2 {
  font-size: var(--fs-section);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.riq-h2--light { color: #fff; }

.riq-h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.riq-lede {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}
.riq-lede--light {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Buttons + pills
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
    box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease),
    background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
    color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
    border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.riq-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.riq-btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-primary) 0%, var(--accent-primary-dk) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5) inset;
}
.riq-btn--primary:hover {
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.riq-btn--ghost {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(1.4);
}
.riq-btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--bg-glass-strong);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.riq-btn--lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.riq-btn--block {
  width: 100%;
}

.riq-icon-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition:
    background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
    color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
    border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
    transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.riq-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-tint);
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.riq-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--accent-tint);
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Sticky nav
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-nav);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition:
    background var(--dur-med) var(--ease),
    border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease),
    box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}
.riq-nav.scrolled {
  background: var(--bg-glass-strong);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.riq-nav__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.75rem var(--container-pad);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.riq-nav__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.riq-nav__brand img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  max-height: 32px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .riq-nav__brand img {
    height: 40px;
    max-height: 40px;
  }
}

.riq-nav__links {
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.riq-nav__links a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}
.riq-nav__links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}
.riq-nav__links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.riq-nav__links a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.riq-nav__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.riq-nav__hamburger {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  padding: 0 10px;
}
.riq-nav__hamburger span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease), opacity var(--dur-fast);
}
.riq-nav__hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.riq-nav__hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.riq-nav__hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.riq-mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 68px 0 0 0;
  background: var(--bg-glass-strong);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  z-index: var(--z-menu);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--container-pad);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.riq-mobile-menu[hidden] {
  display: none;
}
.riq-mobile-menu nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.riq-mobile-menu nav a:not(.riq-btn) {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: #fff;
}
.riq-mobile-menu nav a.riq-btn {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Hero
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.riq-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-hero-bg);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 10%, rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.24) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 90%, rgba(0, 119, 204, 0.20) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f2fbff 0%, #ffffff 65%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient floating orbs — soft blurred cyan glow spheres that drift slowly */
.riq-hero__bg::before,
.riq-hero__bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}
.riq-hero__bg::before {
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  top: -180px; left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.55) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: riqOrbA 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.riq-hero__bg::after {
  width: 640px; height: 640px;
  bottom: -220px; right: -160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 119, 204, 0.42) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: riqOrbB 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes riqOrbA {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes riqOrbB {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: translate(-80px, -40px) scale(0.94); }
}

/* Third orb via grid layer to add depth */
.riq-hero__grid::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  top: 40%; left: 60%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.32) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: riqOrbC 18s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}
@keyframes riqOrbC {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: translate(-40px, 60px) scale(1.12); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .riq-hero__bg::before, .riq-hero__bg::after, .riq-hero__grid::before {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* Cursor-reactive glow (JS-injected div, desktop hover-capable only) */
.riq-hero__cursor-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  margin-left: -250px; margin-top: -250px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.35) 0%, rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.10) 40%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-hero-canvas);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(-9999px, -9999px, 0);
  transition: opacity 300ms var(--ease);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.riq-hero:hover .riq-hero__cursor-glow { opacity: 1; }
@media (hover: none), (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .riq-hero__cursor-glow { display: none !important; }
}

.riq-hero__canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: var(--z-hero-canvas);
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.riq-hero__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-hero-canvas);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 20%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 20%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.riq-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-hero-fg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
  text-align: center;
}

.riq-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Mobile: pill becomes a clean 2-line centered micro-header (no background) */
@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .riq-hero__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.45;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
  .riq-hero__pulse {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 0.4em;
  }
}

.riq-hero__pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.55);
  animation: riqPulse 2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes riqPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.55); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0);  }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 183, 255, 0);    }
}

.riq-hero__title {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-hero);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.02;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.riq-hero__title-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-primary) 0%, var(--accent-primary-dk) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}
/* The word-stagger split creates nested .riq-word__inner spans; the gradient
   background-clip must be re-applied on those or they render as transparent. */
.riq-hero__title-accent .riq-word__inner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-primary) 0%, var(--accent-primary-dk) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.riq-hero__sub {
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
  max-width: 62ch;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}

.riq-hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.riq-hero__meta {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
}
.riq-hero__meta strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.riq-hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 22px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  z-index: var(--z-hero-fg);
  display: none;
}
.riq-hero__scroll span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 3px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  animation: riqScroll 1.8s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes riqScroll {
  0%   { transform: translate(-50%, 0);    opacity: 1; }
  80%  { transform: translate(-50%, 12px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0);    opacity: 0; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Trust bar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-trust {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--bg-base);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.riq-trust__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.riq-trust__cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 72px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
    box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease),
    border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.riq-trust__cell:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.riq-trust__cell img {
  max-height: 44px;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease), filter var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  filter: grayscale(0.4);
}
.riq-trust__cell:hover img {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(0);
}

.riq-trust__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
  background: var(--accent-tint);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-align: center;
}

.riq-trust__partner {
  position: relative;
}
.riq-trust__partner::after {
  content: "Partner";
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: -6px;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Stat-strip — always-visible social proof under the logo grid */
.riq-trust__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  text-align: center;
}
.riq-trust__stats li {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
}
.riq-trust__stats strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.riq-trust__stats span {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Industries
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-industries {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
}

.riq-industries__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.riq-industry {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease),
    box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease),
    border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}
.riq-industry:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
}
.riq-industry__link {
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.riq-industry__hero {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
}
.riq-industry__hero img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.riq-industry:hover .riq-industry__hero img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.riq-industry__body {
  padding: 1.125rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.riq-industry__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.375rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.riq-industry__count {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Featured work
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-work {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--bg-base);
}

.riq-work__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.riq-card {
  background: var(--bg-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease),
    box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease),
    border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.riq-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
}

.riq-card__media {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6f6ff, #b6e6ff);
  position: relative;
}
.riq-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
}
.riq-card:hover .riq-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.riq-card__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 70%, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.riq-card__body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.riq-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.riq-card__tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.riq-card__title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.riq-card__desc {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: calc(0.98rem * var(--lh-normal) * 3);
}

.riq-card__link {
  margin-top: auto;
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}
.riq-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}
.riq-card__link span {
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  display: inline-block;
}
.riq-card__link:hover span {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.riq-card--placeholder .riq-card__media {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* --- Card tint variants (industry landmarks so 8 tiles don't feel identical) --- */
.riq-card--tint-fire       .riq-card__media { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf5ff, #b8dcff); }
.riq-card--tint-small-biz  .riq-card__media { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dff3ff, #a8dcff); }
.riq-card--tint-hospitality .riq-card__media { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7fafc, #e0ecff); }
.riq-card--tint-aviation   .riq-card__media { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0ecff, #a4c3ff); }
.riq-card--tint-healthcare .riq-card__media { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2fbff, #b6e6ff); }
.riq-card--tint-builder    .riq-card__media { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4f8, #cfd8e3); }

/* Branded gradient tile used when an image 404s or fails to decode.
   Injected by JS onerror — the project name comes from data-project. */
.riq-card__media.is-fallback {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.riq-card__media.is-fallback::before {
  content: attr(data-fallback-label);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.2;
  z-index: 1;
}
.riq-card__media.is-fallback::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.15), rgba(0, 119, 204, 0.08));
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Capabilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-capabilities {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.riq-capabilities::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 100%, rgba(0, 119, 204, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.riq-cap__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.riq-cap {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.riq-cap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--shadow-glow);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
}
.riq-cap__hero {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff, #e0f2fe);
}
.riq-cap__hero img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.riq-cap:hover .riq-cap__hero img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.riq-cap__text {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  10. Process
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-process {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--bg-base);
}

.riq-process__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  position: relative;
  counter-reset: process;
}

.riq-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}
.riq-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.riq-step__num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-primary) 0%, var(--accent-primary-dk) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.riq-step__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.riq-step__body {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  11. Testimonials
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-testimonials {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
}

.riq-testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.riq-quote {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-base);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}
.riq-quote:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.riq-quote__glyph {
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.35rem;
  left: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  opacity: 0.4;
  user-select: none;
}

.riq-quote blockquote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.riq-quote figcaption {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.riq-testimonials__ref {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.riq-testimonials__ref a {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  12. Founder
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-founder {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--bg-base);
}

.riq-founder__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: center;
}

.riq-founder__photo {
  position: relative;
  justify-self: center;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.riq-founder__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
/* Branded initials fallback if /me.jpeg ever 404s. */
.riq-founder__photo.is-fallback::before {
  content: "BH";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-primary) 0%, var(--accent-primary-dk) 100%);
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 2;
}
.riq-founder__ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 180deg, var(--accent-primary), transparent 40%, var(--accent-primary-dk) 60%, transparent);
  filter: blur(14px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: riqRotate 18s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes riqRotate {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.riq-founder__text p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.riq-founder__text .riq-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.riq-founder__loc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.riq-founder__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.riq-founder__links a {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition:
    background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
    color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
    border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.riq-founder__links a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-tint);
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  13. Contact
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-contact {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.riq-contact__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.14) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 90%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0088cc 0%, #00b7ff 45%, #0077cc 100%);
}
.riq-contact::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 44px 44px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 30%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.riq-contact__ctas {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.riq-contact__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
    background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
    box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  text-align: center;
}
.riq-contact__cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 60, 120, 0.25);
}

.riq-contact__cta-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
}

.riq-contact__cta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.riq-contact__cta-value {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.riq-form {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.riq-form__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.riq-form__field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.riq-form__label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.riq-form__field input,
.riq-form__field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.riq-form__field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.riq-form__field input:focus,
.riq-form__field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-glow);
}

.riq-form__submit {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.riq-form__hint {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.riq-form__result {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  min-height: 0;
  display: none;
}
.riq-form__result.is-success {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
}
.riq-form__result.is-error {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(220, 60, 60, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 60, 60, 0.28);
  color: #a02020;
}
.riq-form__result.is-loading {
  display: block;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  14. Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.riq-footer {
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-md);
  background: var(--bg-base);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.riq-footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.riq-footer__brand img {
  height: 32px;
  max-height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.riq-footer__tag {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.riq-footer__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
}
.riq-footer__nav a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.riq-footer__nav a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
}

.riq-footer__meta {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.riq-footer__love {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  15. Reveal animation utility
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition:
    opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease),
    transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* CSS FALLBACK: if JS never loads, IntersectionObserver never fires,
   or an ad blocker blocks the script — content stays visible instead of
   leaving a mostly-blank homepage. Also applies for print and reduced-motion. */
.no-js .reveal,
html:not(.js) .reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  15b. Post-audit polish (Phase C, 2026-07-12)
       Targeted fixes for image aspect mismatches, mockup rendering,
       mobile section padding, and CTA alignment.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- Hero mockup (macbook+iphone). Hidden on mobile; hero already dense.
       Shows as a right-column visual anchor once we have room. ------------ */
.riq-hero__mockup {
  display: none;
}
.riq-hero__mockup img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: var(--space-lg) auto 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.14));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .riq-hero__mockup {
    display: block;
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .riq-hero__mockup img { max-width: 720px; }
}

/* --- Mockup-flavored card media: transparent bg, contain (don't crop
       device frames), and drop the darkening gradient. Applies to any
       .riq-card__media that opts into --mockup. --------------------------- */
.riq-card__media--mockup {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7fbff 0%, #eaf5ff 55%, #d9edff 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}
.riq-card__media--mockup img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  padding: 0;
  transform: none;
}
.riq-card:hover .riq-card__media--mockup img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.riq-card__media--mockup::after {
  display: none;
}
/* Keep the industry tint tone even on mockup cards — soft wash overlays. */
.riq-card--tint-fire      .riq-card__media--mockup { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6fbff 0%, #d9edff 100%); }
.riq-card--tint-small-biz .riq-card__media--mockup { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e7f5ff 0%, #b8dcff 100%); }
.riq-card--tint-aviation  .riq-card__media--mockup { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6efff 0%, #b3caff 100%); }

/* --- Ensure the OMD square screenshot doesn't get top+bottom cropped —
       contain within the 16:10 frame on its tinted background instead. --- */
.riq-card--tint-healthcare .riq-card__media img[src*="omd-dashboard"] {
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* --- Uniform card body flex: cards in same row match tallest sibling
       so tag pills / titles / CTAs align consistently. ------------------ */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .riq-card {
    height: 100%;
  }
  .riq-work__grid {
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

/* --- Card scroll-in animation is via .reveal already; add a subtle
       liftable feel on visible cards for a touch more delight. ----------- */
.riq-work .riq-card {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* --- Testimonials: consistent min-height so grid cells align on desktop. */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .riq-quote {
    min-height: 260px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .riq-quote blockquote {
    flex: 1;
  }
}

/* --- Contact CTAs: full-width pills on mobile, equal 3-col on desktop. -- */
.riq-contact__cta {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
@media (max-width: 519px) {
  .riq-contact__cta {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Existing button family already uses --radius-md consistently
   (rounded-rect, not pill). Leaving as-is per intent — no override. */


/* --- Mobile vertical rhythm: audit found every section at desktop-scale
       96px padding — bring to ~56px on <520 viewports without touching
       desktop scale. ----------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 519px) {
  .riq-trust,
  .riq-industries,
  .riq-work,
  .riq-capabilities,
  .riq-process,
  .riq-testimonials,
  .riq-founder,
  .riq-contact {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .riq-hero {
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  /* Trust bar numbers were "underwhelmed" per audit — bump on mobile. */
  .riq-trust__stats strong {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.6rem);
  }
  /* Hero H1 got tight around 390px — nudge line-height for readability. */
  .riq-hero__title {
    line-height: 1.12;
  }
}

/* --- Founder photo: no source change here (still /me.jpeg for now), but
       ensure the ring never overflows the section on narrow viewports. --- */
.riq-founder__photo {
  margin: 0 auto;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  16. Responsive — small tablets
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 520px) {
  :root {
    --container-pad: 1.5rem;
  }
  .riq-trust__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .riq-industries__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .riq-form__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .riq-contact__ctas {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  17. Responsive — tablets
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --container-pad: 2rem;
  }

  html { scroll-padding-top: 96px; }

  .riq-nav__inner {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
  }
  .riq-nav__links {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .riq-nav__hamburger {
    display: none;
  }

  .riq-hero__scroll {
    display: block;
  }

  .riq-trust__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .riq-trust__cell {
    height: 84px;
  }
  .riq-trust__cell img { max-height: 52px; }

  .riq-industries__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .riq-work__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  /* Break the rhythm — a couple hero-scale tiles land as landmarks.
     Keep 16/10 across ALL sizes so source screenshots don't get top+bottom cropped. */
  .riq-card--hero { grid-column: span 2; }
  .riq-card--hero .riq-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
  .riq-card--hero .riq-card__title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .riq-card--hero .riq-card__body { padding: 1.75rem; }

  .riq-trust__stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .riq-cap__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .riq-process__list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .riq-testimonials__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .riq-quote {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  }
  .riq-quote__glyph {
    font-size: 6rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .riq-founder__inner {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .riq-founder__photo {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
  }

  .riq-form {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  .riq-form__submit {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .riq-footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .riq-footer__nav { justify-content: center; }
  .riq-footer__meta { text-align: right; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  18. Responsive — desktop
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --container-pad: 2.5rem;
  }

  .riq-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--space-2xl) + 2rem);
  }

  .riq-cap__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .riq-trust__cell {
    height: 88px;
  }
  .riq-trust__cell img { max-height: 56px; }

  .riq-section-head {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  }

  /* 3-col portfolio grid so the hero + wide tiles create real rhythm */
  .riq-work__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .riq-card--hero { grid-column: span 3; }
  .riq-card--wide { grid-column: span 2; }
  .riq-card--wide .riq-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  19. Accessibility — reduced motion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
  .riq-hero__canvas {
    display: none;
  }
  .riq-hero__pulse {
    animation: none;
  }
  .riq-founder__ring {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  20. Print
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media print {
  .riq-nav,
  .riq-mobile-menu,
  .riq-hero__canvas,
  .riq-hero__scroll,
  .riq-contact__ctas,
  .riq-form {
    display: none !important;
  }
  body {
    color: #000;
    background: #fff;
  }
  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Quick-wins polish pass: scroll progress, hero word stagger, card tilt
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Q1 — Scroll progress bar (fixed 2px cyan at top of viewport) */
.riq-scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-primary) 0%, var(--accent-primary-dk) 100%);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: 0 50%;
  z-index: 200;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Q2 — Hero H1 word stagger: each word slides + fades in */
.riq-hero__title .riq-word {
  display: inline-block;
  overflow: hidden;
  vertical-align: bottom;
  line-height: 1;
}
.riq-hero__title .riq-word__inner {
  display: inline-block;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(0.75em);
  transition:
    opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  line-height: inherit;
}
.riq-hero__title--staggered .riq-word__inner {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Accessibility: if user prefers reduced motion, show words instantly */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .riq-hero__title .riq-word__inner {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .riq-scroll-progress { display: none; }
}

/* Q3 — Number roll-up on stats: no CSS needed, JS animates textContent */

/* Hero showcase — Gemini-generated multi-device hero image with Ken Burns motion.
   Positioned below the CTA/stats block; on desktop we allow it to extend beyond
   the container for a bleed effect. */
.riq-hero__showcase {
  margin: var(--space-xl) auto 0;
  max-width: 1100px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px rgba(0, 119, 204, 0.16),
    0 12px 32px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.10),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.10);
  transform-origin: center;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.riq-hero__showcase img,
.riq-hero__showcase-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  will-change: transform;
}
/* Ken Burns only applies to the still image fallback (used as video poster).
   The real Veo video has its own motion baked in — no CSS animation needed. */
.riq-hero__showcase img {
  animation: riqKenBurns 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
/* Subtle cyan wash gradient over the image to unify with the palette */
.riq-hero__showcase::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 183, 255, 0) 60%, rgba(0, 119, 204, 0.08) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
@keyframes riqKenBurns {
  0%   { transform: scale(1.00) translate(0, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.08) translate(-1.5%, -1%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .riq-hero__showcase img { animation: none; }
}
/* Mobile: smaller showcase, tighter margins */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .riq-hero__showcase {
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
}

/* Cinematic hero: primary CTA glow pulse (only on the hero's primary CTA) */
.riq-hero__ctas .riq-btn--primary {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.riq-hero__ctas .riq-btn--primary::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-primary) 0%, var(--accent-primary-dk) 100%);
  opacity: 0.55;
  filter: blur(14px);
  animation: riqCtaPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: opacity, filter;
}
@keyframes riqCtaPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.35; filter: blur(10px); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.7;  filter: blur(20px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .riq-hero__ctas .riq-btn--primary::after { animation: none; opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Q5. Cmd+K Spotlight — command palette modal
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.riq-spotlight-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  margin-right: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 150ms var(--ease), border-color 150ms var(--ease);
}
.riq-spotlight-trigger:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.4);
}
.riq-spotlight-trigger kbd {
  font-family: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 2px 5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .riq-spotlight-trigger { display: none; }
}

.riq-spotlight {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 500;
  display: none;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: max(10vh, 60px) 1rem 1rem;
}
.riq-spotlight.is-open {
  display: flex;
}
.riq-spotlight__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  animation: riqSpotlightBackdrop 180ms ease-out;
}
@keyframes riqSpotlightBackdrop { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

.riq-spotlight__panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.28),
    0 4px 16px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: riqSpotlightPanel 260ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
@keyframes riqSpotlightPanel {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.98); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.riq-spotlight__search {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
}
.riq-spotlight__search-icon {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.riq-spotlight__input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 4px 0;
  min-width: 0;
}
.riq-spotlight__input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.riq-spotlight__esc {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 3px 7px;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
  border-radius: 5px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.riq-spotlight__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 6px;
  margin: 0;
  max-height: min(420px, 60vh);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}
.riq-spotlight__group {
  padding: 10px 12px 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.riq-spotlight__group:first-child { padding-top: 6px; }
.riq-spotlight__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 100ms var(--ease);
}
.riq-spotlight__item.is-active {
  background: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.10);
}
.riq-spotlight__item-icon {
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.riq-spotlight__item-label {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.riq-spotlight__item-hint {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 200px;
}
.riq-spotlight__item kbd {
  font-family: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.riq-spotlight__empty {
  padding: 24px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.riq-spotlight__empty kbd {
  font-family: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.riq-spotlight__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.015);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.riq-spotlight__footer kbd {
  font-family: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 1px 5px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 2px;
}
.riq-spotlight__brand {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .riq-spotlight__brand { display: none; }
  .riq-spotlight__item-hint { display: none; }
}

/* Toast flash for copy feedback */
.riq-flash {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 100px);
  z-index: 550;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.28);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 240ms var(--ease), opacity 240ms var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.riq-flash.is-visible {
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  opacity: 1;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .riq-spotlight__backdrop, .riq-spotlight__panel { animation: none; }
  .riq-flash { transition: opacity 100ms; }
}

/* Q4 — Card tilt: JS handles rotateX/rotateY; ensure children are 3D-flat */
.riq-card, .riq-industry, .riq-cap {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
@media (hover: none) {
  /* Skip tilt entirely on touch — hover animations feel wrong on tap */
  .riq-card, .riq-industry, .riq-cap {
    transform-style: flat;
  }
}

/* ==============================================================
   Process step hero images (added with the v2 image pass)
   ============================================================== */
.riq-step {
  padding-top: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.riq-step__hero {
  margin: -1.5rem -1.25rem 1.25rem;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-tint, #eef7fb);
}
.riq-step__hero img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 600ms var(--ease, cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1));
}
.riq-step:hover .riq-step__hero img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.riq-step > .riq-step__num,
.riq-step > .riq-step__title,
.riq-step > .riq-step__body {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
}
.riq-step > .riq-step__body {
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==============================================================
   Founder — second image: dev-setup workspace shot
   ============================================================== */
.riq-founder__setup {
  margin: var(--space-lg, 2.5rem) auto 0;
  max-width: 1180px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 18px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 12px 40px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08));
  background: var(--bg-elevated, #f7fafc);
}
.riq-founder__setup img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.riq-founder__setup figcaption {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #47546e);
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==============================================================
   Hero — full-cinematic video background variant
   Adds a 48s Veo product-reel loop behind the hero content.
   Text flips to white with a dark overlay for legibility.
   ============================================================== */
.riq-hero__video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: -3;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: saturate(1.05) brightness(0.92);
}

.riq-hero--videobg {
  background: #0a1628;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Kill the light-mode gradient background so the video shows through,
   but keep the animated orbs (they now bloom against dark = cinematic) */
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__bg {
  background: none;
  z-index: -2;
}

/* Dark overlay for text legibility — layered ABOVE the video */
.riq-hero--videobg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.72) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.52) 50%, rgba(10,22,40,0.78) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.35) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.15) 40%, rgba(10,22,40,0.15) 60%, rgba(10,22,40,0.35) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Flip text to white/light on the dark video BG */
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__title,
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__title-accent {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff;
  background: none !important;
}
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__title-accent {
  background: none !important;
  color: transparent !important;
}
/* The word-stagger JS wraps each word in .riq-word > .riq-word__inner —
   the gradient must live on the innermost span for background-clip: text to work */
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__title-accent .riq-word__inner,
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__title-accent {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #7ee3ff 0%, #00b7ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-word__inner {
  color: inherit;
}
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
}
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__meta,
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__meta strong,
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__meta span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__meta strong {
  color: #7ee3ff;
}
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__eyebrow {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  color: #fff;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
}
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__scroll { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__scroll span { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.riq-hero--videobg .riq-hero__cursor-glow { mix-blend-mode: overlay; opacity: 0.55; }

/* Prefers-reduced-motion: don't play video, just show poster */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .riq-hero__video-bg { display: none; }
  .riq-hero--videobg {
    background-image: url("/images/hero-showcase.png");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
  }
}

/* ==============================================================
   Digital Signage section — bright commercial retail spotlight
   Sits between Local Gov and Capabilities. Pharmacy · Storefront ·
   Restaurant · Auto shop · Gym · Custom. Fixed-price positioning.
   ============================================================== */
.riq-signage {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl, 5rem) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 0%, rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 100%, rgba(126, 227, 255, 0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f0faff 0%, #ffffff 55%, #f7fafc 100%);
}

.riq-signage__hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl, 3rem);
}
@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .riq-signage__hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
}
.riq-signage__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text-primary, #0a1628);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 700;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.riq-signage__title em {
  color: var(--accent-primary-dk, #0077cc);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.riq-signage__lede {
  color: var(--text-secondary, #47546e);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  max-width: 58ch;
}
.riq-signage__lede strong { color: var(--text-primary, #0a1628); font-weight: 600; }

.riq-signage__hero-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 18px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 100, 160, 0.16), 0 6px 16px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.14);
}
.riq-signage__hero-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.riq-signage__grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xl, 3rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1099px) { .riq-signage__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 639px) { .riq-signage__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.riq-signage__card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 18px);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(10,22,40,0.05), 0 6px 20px rgba(0,100,160,0.06);
  transition: transform 250ms var(--ease, cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)), box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
}
.riq-signage__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(10,22,40,0.06), 0 22px 44px rgba(0,100,160,0.14);
}
.riq-signage__media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #eaf4fb;
}
.riq-signage__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 700ms var(--ease, cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1));
}
.riq-signage__card:hover .riq-signage__media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.riq-signage__body {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.riq-signage__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--text-primary, #0a1628);
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.riq-signage__body p {
  color: var(--text-secondary, #47546e);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
.riq-signage__tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d5f2ff 0%, #b4ecff 100%);
  color: #005580;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Custom "your business" card — no image, full-body copy */
.riq-signage__card--custom {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #0077cc 100%);
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.riq-signage__card--custom:hover { border-color: transparent; }
.riq-signage__body--custom {
  padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem 1.9rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
.riq-signage__body--custom h3 { color: #ffffff; }
.riq-signage__body--custom p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.riq-signage__tag--custom {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  color: #b4ecff;
}
.riq-signage__inline-link {
  color: #b4ecff;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(180, 236, 255, 0.4);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: color 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}
.riq-signage__inline-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* CTA row at the bottom */
.riq-signage__cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff8ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 18px);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 100, 160, 0.10);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .riq-signage__cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
.riq-signage__cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.14;
  color: var(--text-primary, #0a1628);
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.riq-signage__cta-text p {
  color: var(--text-secondary, #47546e);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
.riq-signage__cta-text p strong { color: var(--text-primary, #0a1628); font-weight: 700; }
.riq-signage__cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==============================================================
   Small Business empathy / affordability section
   Warm and approachable. Sits between Founder and Contact.
   ============================================================== */
.riq-smallbiz {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl, 5rem) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 0%, rgba(255, 210, 150, 0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 100%, rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff7ea 0%, #ffffff 60%, #f4faff 100%);
}

.riq-smallbiz__intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl, 3rem);
}
@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .riq-smallbiz__intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
}
.riq-smallbiz__intro-text .riq-eyebrow {
  color: #c8792a;
}
.riq-smallbiz__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text-primary, #0a1628);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 700;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.riq-smallbiz__lede {
  color: var(--text-secondary, #47546e);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  max-width: 55ch;
}
.riq-smallbiz__lede em { color: #b76a24; font-style: italic; }
.riq-smallbiz__lede strong { color: var(--text-primary, #0a1628); font-weight: 600; }

.riq-smallbiz__intro-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 18px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(60, 42, 20, 0.14), 0 6px 16px rgba(60,42,20,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 121, 42, 0.14);
  transform: rotate(0.4deg);
}
.riq-smallbiz__intro-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.riq-smallbiz__answers {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xl, 3rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 899px) { .riq-smallbiz__answers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.riq-smallbiz__answer {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 18px);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(10,22,40,0.05), 0 6px 20px rgba(10,22,40,0.05);
  transition: transform 250ms var(--ease, cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)), box-shadow 250ms ease;
}
.riq-smallbiz__answer:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.06), 0 20px 40px rgba(10,22,40,0.10);
}
.riq-smallbiz__answer-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe6c9 0%, #ffd6a0 100%);
  color: #8a4b16;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.riq-smallbiz__answer h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--text-primary, #0a1628);
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.riq-smallbiz__answer p {
  color: var(--text-secondary, #47546e);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
.riq-smallbiz__answer p em { color: #b76a24; font-style: italic; }

.riq-smallbiz__cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #1a3352 55%, #0088cc 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 18px);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(10,22,40,0.22);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.riq-smallbiz__cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at right, rgba(0,0,0,0.55), transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at right, rgba(0,0,0,0.55), transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .riq-smallbiz__cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
.riq-smallbiz__cta-text .riq-eyebrow {
  color: #ffd6a0;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.riq-smallbiz__cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.14;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0.15rem 0 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.riq-smallbiz__cta-text p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
.riq-smallbiz__cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.riq-smallbiz__cta-buttons .riq-btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  color: #fff;
}
.riq-smallbiz__cta-buttons .riq-btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,214,160,0.55);
}

/* ==============================================================
   Local Government spotlight section
   Dark cinematic section between Featured Work and Capabilities.
   Video BG (city hall) + 4 feature cards + CTA to NewportKY.ai.
   ============================================================== */
.riq-localgov {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl, 5rem) 0;
  color: #fff;
  background: #071121;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.riq-localgov__video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: -2;
  opacity: 0.55;
  filter: saturate(1.05) brightness(0.7);
}
.riq-localgov__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,17,33,0.78) 0%, rgba(7,17,33,0.62) 40%, rgba(7,17,33,0.86) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 0%, rgba(0,183,255,0.14) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.riq-localgov .riq-section-head {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl, 3rem);
  text-align: center;
}
.riq-localgov__link {
  color: #7ee3ff;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}
.riq-localgov__link:hover { color: #b4ecff; }

.riq-localgov__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl, 3rem);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .riq-localgov__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.riq-localgov__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 18px);
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 300ms var(--ease, cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)), box-shadow 300ms ease, border-color 300ms ease;
}
.riq-localgov__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(126,227,255,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,183,255,0.14), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.riq-localgov__media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #061424;
}
.riq-localgov__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 800ms var(--ease, cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1));
}
.riq-localgov__card:hover .riq-localgov__media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.riq-localgov__body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.riq-localgov__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.riq-localgov__body p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
.riq-pill--dark {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(126,227,255,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(126,227,255,0.28);
  color: #7ee3ff;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* CTA row at the bottom */
.riq-localgov__cta {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 18px);
  padding: 2rem 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .riq-localgov__cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
.riq-localgov__cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.riq-localgov__cta-text p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
.riq-localgov__cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.riq-localgov__cta-buttons .riq-btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color: #fff;
}
.riq-localgov__cta-buttons .riq-btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(126,227,255,0.55);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .riq-localgov__video-bg { display: none; }
  .riq-localgov { background-image: url("/images/local-gov/newport-showcase.png"); background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
  .riq-localgov__card, .riq-localgov__media img { transition: none; }
}

/* ==============================================================
   Contact — hero product photo behind the CTA panel
   ============================================================== */
.riq-contact__hero {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background-image: url("/images/contact/hero.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.22;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .riq-contact__hero {
    opacity: 0.14;
  }
}