/**
 * Lifeboat Advisory Design System & Foundation (Phase 1)
 * Principles: Premium, Strategic, Human, Editorial, Trustworthy, Modern, Conversion-focused
 */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Instrument+Serif:ital@0;1&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

:root {
  /* --- Typography Pairing --- */
  --lb-font-display: 'Instrument Serif', 'Fraunces', 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
  --lb-font-body: 'DM Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Font Scale */
  --lb-text-xs: 0.8125rem;    /* 13px */
  --lb-text-sm: 0.9375rem;    /* 15px */
  --lb-text-base: 1.0625rem;  /* 17px */
  --lb-text-md: 1.1875rem;    /* 19px */
  --lb-text-lg: 1.375rem;     /* 22px */
  --lb-text-xl: 1.75rem;      /* 28px */
  --lb-text-2xl: 2.25rem;     /* 36px */
  --lb-text-3xl: 3rem;        /* 48px */
  --lb-text-4xl: 3.75rem;     /* 60px */
  --lb-text-hero: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.25rem);

  /* Line Heights */
  --lb-leading-tight: 1.1;
  --lb-leading-snug: 1.25;
  --lb-leading-normal: 1.6;
  --lb-leading-relaxed: 1.75;

  /* Font Weights (Strictly restrained to prevent over-weighting) */
  --lb-weight-regular: 400;
  --lb-weight-medium: 500;
  --lb-weight-semibold: 600;

  /* --- Color Palette --- */
  /* Warm off-white / light background */
  --lb-color-bg-light: #fbfbf9;
  --lb-color-bg-warm: #f4f4f0;
  --lb-color-bg-linen: #cfdbd5;

  /* Obsidian dark surfaces */
  --lb-color-bg-dark: #191918;
  --lb-color-bg-surface: #242423;
  --lb-color-bg-card-dark: #1f1f1e;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --lb-color-text-primary: #151514;       /* Near-black primary text */
  --lb-color-text-secondary: #585855;     /* Neutral grey */
  --lb-color-text-muted: #888884;         /* Soft caption text */
  --lb-color-text-inverse: #fbfbf9;       /* White/linen on dark */
  --lb-color-text-inverse-muted: #a3a39e; /* Subtitle on dark */

  /* Brand Accent (Used sparingly) */
  --lb-color-accent: #00d1f7;
  --lb-color-accent-hover: #2bdeff;
  --lb-color-accent-subtle: rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.12);
  --lb-color-accent-glow: rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.35);

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --lb-color-border-light: rgba(21, 21, 20, 0.08);
  --lb-color-border-medium: rgba(21, 21, 20, 0.14);
  --lb-color-border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);

  /* --- Spacing System --- */
  --lb-space-1: 0.25rem;   /* 4px */
  --lb-space-2: 0.5rem;    /* 8px */
  --lb-space-3: 0.75rem;   /* 12px */
  --lb-space-4: 1rem;      /* 16px */
  --lb-space-6: 1.5rem;    /* 24px */
  --lb-space-8: 2rem;      /* 32px */
  --lb-space-10: 2.5rem;   /* 40px */
  --lb-space-12: 3rem;     /* 48px */
  --lb-space-16: 4rem;     /* 64px */
  --lb-space-20: 5rem;     /* 80px */
  --lb-space-24: 6rem;     /* 96px */
  --lb-space-32: 8rem;     /* 128px */

  /* Layout Widths */
  --lb-max-width: 1240px;
  --lb-editorial-width: 920px;
  --lb-narrow-width: 680px;

  /* Section Padding */
  --lb-section-py: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  --lb-section-px: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);

  /* Elevation / Shadows */
  --lb-shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --lb-shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --lb-shadow-glow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.18);

  /* Border Radii */
  --lb-radius-sm: 6px;
  --lb-radius-md: 12px;
  --lb-radius-lg: 20px;
  --lb-radius-xl: 32px;
  --lb-radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --lb-transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --lb-transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base & Universal Layout Resets
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--lb-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--lb-section-px);
  padding-right: var(--lb-section-px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.lb-container-editorial {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--lb-editorial-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--lb-section-px);
  padding-right: var(--lb-section-px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.lb-section {
  padding-top: var(--lb-section-py);
  padding-bottom: var(--lb-section-py);
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography Standards
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-hero-title,
h1.lb-heading {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: var(--lb-text-hero);
  line-height: var(--lb-leading-tight);
  font-weight: var(--lb-weight-regular);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-6) 0;
}

.lb-hero-title i,
.lb-hero-title em,
h1.lb-heading i,
h1.lb-heading em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
}

.lb-h2,
h2.lb-heading {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, var(--lb-text-3xl));
  line-height: var(--lb-leading-tight);
  font-weight: var(--lb-weight-regular);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-4) 0;
}

.lb-h3,
h3.lb-heading {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, var(--lb-text-xl));
  line-height: var(--lb-leading-snug);
  font-weight: var(--lb-weight-regular);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-3) 0;
}

.lb-body-lead {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, var(--lb-text-lg));
  line-height: var(--lb-leading-normal);
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--lb-weight-regular);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-6) 0;
  max-width: var(--lb-narrow-width);
}

.lb-body {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: var(--lb-text-base);
  line-height: var(--lb-leading-normal);
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--lb-weight-regular);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-4) 0;
}

.lb-body-sm {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: var(--lb-text-sm);
  line-height: var(--lb-leading-normal);
  color: var(--lb-color-text-muted);
  font-weight: var(--lb-weight-regular);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Labels & Kicker Badges
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: var(--lb-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--lb-weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-pill);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-4);
}

.lb-kicker-dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: var(--lb-color-border-dark);
  color: var(--lb-color-text-inverse-muted);
}

.lb-kicker-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Standard Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: var(--lb-text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--lb-weight-medium);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-pill);
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--lb-transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Primary Cyan Action (Warm/Modern) */
.lb-btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  color: #111110;
  border-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
}

.lb-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--lb-color-accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--lb-color-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-glow);
  color: #111110;
}

/* Dark Obsidian Action (Contrast on Light BG) */
.lb-btn-dark {
  background-color: var(--lb-color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--lb-color-text-inverse);
  border-color: var(--lb-color-bg-dark);
}

.lb-btn-dark:hover {
  background-color: #2e2e2c;
  border-color: #2e2e2c;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Secondary Minimal Outline */
.lb-btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  border-color: var(--lb-color-border-medium);
}

.lb-btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border-color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.lb-btn-outline-inverse {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-inverse);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.lb-btn-outline-inverse:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Arrow Icon Transition */
.lb-btn i,
.lb-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--lb-transition-fast);
}

.lb-btn:hover i,
.lb-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Editorial Card Foundations
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-card-base {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--lb-space-8);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all var(--lb-transition-normal);
}

.lb-card-base:hover {
  border-color: var(--lb-color-border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-card);
}

.lb-card-dark {
  background-color: var(--lb-color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--lb-space-8);
  color: var(--lb-color-text-inverse);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Large Editorial Numbering */
.lb-step-num {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-3);
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root {
    --lb-section-py: 3.5rem;
    --lb-section-px: 1.25rem;
  }

  .lb-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8125rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 2: Header & Navigation Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.mfn-header-template .mcb-header-section {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  background-color: rgba(36, 36, 35, 0.94) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

/* Nav links styling */
.mfn-header-template .mfn-header-mainmenu {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.25rem !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.mfn-header-template .mfn-header-mainmenu > li > a {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  color: #cfdbd5 !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.mfn-header-template .mfn-header-mainmenu > li > a:hover,
.mfn-header-template .mfn-header-mainmenu > li.current-menu-item > a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

/* Hide unneeded dropdown arrow icons */
.mfn-header-template .mfn-header-mainmenu .menu-sub,
.mfn-header-template .mfn-menu-subicon {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Book a Call header CTA */
.lb-nav-cta,
header#mfn-header-template .lb-nav-cta,
header#mfn-header-template .column_button a.lb-nav-cta {
  background-color: #00d1f7 !important;
  color: #111110 !important;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.35rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.375rem !important;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.25) !important;
}

.lb-nav-cta:hover,
header#mfn-header-template .lb-nav-cta:hover,
header#mfn-header-template .column_button a.lb-nav-cta:hover {
  background-color: #2bdeff !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.4) !important;
  color: #111110 !important;
}

/* Mobile sidebar styling */
.mfn-header-tmpl-menu-sidebar {
  background-color: #191918 !important;
}

.mfn-header-tmpl-menu-sidebar .mfn-header-menu li a {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body) !important;
  font-size: 1.125rem !important;
  color: #e5ece9 !important;
  padding: 0.875rem 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
}

.mfn-header-tmpl-menu-sidebar .mfn-header-menu li a:hover,
.mfn-header-tmpl-menu-sidebar .mfn-header-menu li.current-menu-item a {
  color: #00d1f7 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 3: Hero Section Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: clamp(9.5rem, 15vw, 12.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  background-color: #191918;
  color: #fbfbf9;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.lb-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lb-hero-bg video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.22;
  filter: grayscale(90%) contrast(1.15);
}

.lb-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 35%, rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.09) 0%, transparent 65%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(25, 25, 24, 0.5) 0%, rgba(25, 25, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lb-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--lb-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--lb-section-px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.lb-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.lb-hero-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: var(--lb-text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #cfdbd5;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.lb-hero-kicker .kicker-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--lb-color-accent);
}

.lb-hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.2vw, 4.25rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-6) 0;
}

.lb-hero-headline em,
.lb-hero-headline i {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: #fbfbf9;
}

.lb-hero-subcopy {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #cfdbd5;
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-8) 0;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.lb-hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--lb-space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-8);
}

.lb-hero-cta-primary {
  background-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  color: #111110;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: var(--lb-text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.3);
}

.lb-hero-cta-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--lb-color-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.45);
  color: #111110;
}

.lb-hero-cta-secondary {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #fbfbf9;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: var(--lb-text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lb-hero-cta-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.lb-hero-services-descriptor {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9ca3af;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.lb-hero-services-descriptor span.sep {
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.lb-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.lb-hero-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  background: #242423;
}

.lb-hero-visual-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(1.04);
}

.lb-hero-badge-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: -20px;
  background: rgba(25, 25, 24, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  max-width: 230px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.lb-hero-badge-card .badge-val {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.lb-hero-badge-card .badge-lbl {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #cfdbd5;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lb-hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  .lb-hero-visual {
    order: 2;
  }
  .lb-hero-content {
    order: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .lb-hero-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 6.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .lb-hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 8vw, 2.85rem);
  }
  .lb-hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .lb-hero-cta-primary,
  .lb-hero-cta-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .lb-hero-badge-card {
    left: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
  }
  .lb-hero-services-descriptor {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 4: Problem / Pain Point Section Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-problem-section {
  background-color: var(--lb-color-bg-light);
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  padding: var(--lb-section-py) 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-light);
}

.lb-problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.lb-problem-sticky-left {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
}

.lb-problem-headline {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-6) 0;
}

.lb-problem-headline em,
.lb-problem-headline i {
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
}

.lb-problem-subtext {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.lb-pain-points-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-10);
}

.lb-pain-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-light);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.lb-pain-item:hover {
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
  border-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
}

.lb-pain-num {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

.lb-pain-item:hover .lb-pain-num {
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
}

.lb-pain-title {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.lb-transition-box {
  background-color: var(--lb-color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--lb-color-text-inverse);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-card);
}

.lb-transition-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--lb-color-accent);
}

.lb-transition-heading {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-4) 0;
}

.lb-transition-copy {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #cfdbd5;
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-6) 0;
}

.lb-transition-link {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-transition-link:hover {
  color: #2bdeff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lb-problem-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .lb-problem-sticky-left {
    position: static;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 5: Solutions / Services Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-services-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lb-services-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}

.lb-services-headline {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: var(--lb-space-3) 0 0 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.lb-services-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
}

.lb-services-subtext {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-4) 0;
}

.lb-services-view-all {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-services-view-all:hover {
  color: #0d9488;
  border-bottom-color: #0d9488;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.lb-services-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
}

.lb-service-item {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr auto;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  background-color: transparent;
}

.lb-service-item:hover {
  background-color: #faf9f6;
  border-left-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.lb-service-num {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.25rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-service-item:hover .lb-service-num {
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
}

.lb-service-main {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.lb-service-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.lb-service-title {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-service-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background-color: rgba(21, 21, 20, 0.05);
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(21, 21, 20, 0.08);
}

.lb-service-desc {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.1vw, 1.0625rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.lb-service-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.lb-service-tag {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.lb-service-tag:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "·";
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  color: #cfdbd5;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.lb-service-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.lb-service-action-text {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.lb-service-item:hover .lb-service-action-text {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
}

.lb-service-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lb-service-item:hover .lb-service-arrow {
  background-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  border-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  color: #151514;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lb-services-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .lb-service-item {
    grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .lb-service-action {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .lb-service-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 0.25rem;
  }
  .lb-service-num {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .lb-service-tags {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 6: Signature "How We Work" Methodology Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-process-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f6f4ee;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lb-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.lb-process-sticky-left {
  position: sticky;
  top: 6rem;
}

.lb-process-headline {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: var(--lb-space-3) 0 var(--lb-space-4) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.lb-process-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
}

.lb-process-subtext {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-6) 0;
}

.lb-process-callout {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--lb-space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-sm);
}

.lb-process-callout-title {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-3) 0;
}

.lb-process-callout-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.lb-process-callout-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
}

.lb-process-callout-item i {
  color: #0d9488;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.lb-process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.lb-process-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 11px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #00d1f7 0%, #0d9488 50%, #151514 100%);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.lb-process-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.lb-process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.4);
}

.lb-process-card-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  left: -2.75rem;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 3px solid #151514;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #f6f4ee;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-process-card:hover .lb-process-card-node {
  border-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  background-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
}

.lb-process-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.lb-process-stage-num {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.lb-process-stage-tag {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #0d9488;
  background-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.lb-process-card-title {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-2) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.lb-process-card-summary {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-3) 0;
}

.lb-process-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-4) 0;
}

.lb-process-deliverables-title {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-2) 0;
}

.lb-process-deliverables-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.lb-process-deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
}

.lb-process-deliverable-item::before {
  content: "•";
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lb-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .lb-process-sticky-left {
    position: static;
  }
  .lb-process-timeline {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }
  .lb-process-timeline::before {
    left: 8px;
  }
  .lb-process-card-node {
    left: -2.1rem;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    top: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .lb-process-timeline {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
  .lb-process-timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .lb-process-card-node {
    display: none;
  }
  .lb-process-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--lb-radius-lg);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 7: Credibility & Outcomes Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-outcomes-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #161615;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8.5vw, 8rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lb-outcomes-header {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.lb-outcomes-headline {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.5vw, 3.85rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: var(--lb-space-3) 0 var(--lb-space-4) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.lb-outcomes-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
}

.lb-outcomes-subtext {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a3a39e;
  margin: 0;
}

.lb-outcomes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.lb-outcome-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #1f1f1e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.lb-outcome-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.lb-outcome-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-4);
}

.lb-outcome-stat {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.25rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.lb-outcome-stat-suffix {
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.65em;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.lb-outcome-avatar {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lb-outcome-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.lb-outcome-card:hover .lb-outcome-avatar img {
  filter: grayscale(20%);
}

.lb-outcome-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  background-color: rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-3);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.lb-outcome-title {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-3) 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.lb-outcome-desc {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #b3b3ad;
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-4) 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.lb-outcome-context {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: var(--lb-space-3);
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #7d7d78;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.lb-outcome-context i {
  color: #0d9488;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.lb-outcomes-footer-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.lb-outcomes-trust-title {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.lb-outcomes-trust-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.lb-outcomes-trust-pill {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #cfdbd5;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.lb-outcomes-trust-pill i {
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lb-outcomes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .lb-outcomes-footer-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 8: "Who We Help" / Audience Segments Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-audience-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #faf9f6;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lb-audience-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) auto;
}

.lb-audience-headline {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.2vw, 3.65rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: var(--lb-space-3) 0 var(--lb-space-4) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.lb-audience-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
}

.lb-audience-subtext {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.lb-audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.lb-audience-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}

.lb-audience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.4);
}

.lb-audience-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.lb-audience-card-num {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-muted);
}

.lb-audience-stage-pill {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  background-color: #f4f2ec;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(21, 21, 20, 0.06);
}

.lb-audience-title {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-4) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.lb-audience-block {
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-4);
}

.lb-audience-label {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.lb-audience-label.pain i {
  color: #e11d48;
}

.lb-audience-label.sol i {
  color: #0d9488;
}

.lb-audience-text {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.lb-audience-cta {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: var(--lb-space-4);
  margin-top: var(--lb-space-2);
}

.lb-audience-link {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-audience-link:hover {
  color: #0d9488;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lb-audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 9: Case Studies / Proof of Work Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-cases-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8.5vw, 8rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lb-cases-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}

.lb-cases-headline {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.2vw, 3.65rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: var(--lb-space-3) 0 0 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.lb-cases-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
}

.lb-cases-subtext {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.lb-cases-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.lb-case-card {
  background-color: #fbfaf8;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}

.lb-case-card:hover {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.45);
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.lb-case-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-3);
}

.lb-case-tag {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.lb-case-tag.accent {
  color: #0d9488;
  border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
  background-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.06);
}

.lb-case-title {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.lb-case-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.lb-case-col-label {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.lb-case-col-text {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.lb-case-outcome-box {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-lg);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
}

.lb-case-card:hover .lb-case-outcome-box {
  border-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
}

.lb-case-outcome-stat {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #0d9488;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.lb-case-outcome-summary {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lb-cases-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .lb-case-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 10: Testimonials & Social Proof Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-testimonials-editorial {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f8f7f4;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8.5vw, 8rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}

.lb-testimonials-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) auto;
}

.lb-testimonials-headline {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.2vw, 3.65rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: var(--lb-space-3) 0 var(--lb-space-4) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.lb-testimonials-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
}

.lb-testimonials-subtext {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.lb-editorial-quotes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.lb-editorial-quote-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}

.lb-editorial-quote-card.featured {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--lb-color-accent);
}

.lb-editorial-quote-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.lb-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  line-height: 0.7;
  color: rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-3);
  user-select: none;
}

.lb-editorial-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.lb-editorial-quote-card:not(.featured) .lb-editorial-quote-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.75vw, 1.5rem);
}

.lb-editorial-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: var(--lb-space-4);
}

.lb-editorial-avatar-monogram {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #151514;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lb-editorial-author-name {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.lb-editorial-author-role {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.lb-editorial-author-mandate {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0d9488;
  margin-top: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.lb-editorial-author-mandate::before {
  content: "✓";
  font-weight: bold;
}

.lb-credentials-strip {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.lb-credential-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.lb-credential-title {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.lb-credential-title i {
  color: #0d9488;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.lb-credential-desc {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lb-editorial-quotes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .lb-credentials-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 11: Insights & Thought Leadership Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-insights-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8.5vw, 8rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}

.lb-insights-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.lb-insights-header-left {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.lb-insights-headline {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.2vw, 3.65rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: var(--lb-space-3) 0 var(--lb-space-3) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.lb-insights-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
}

.lb-insights-subtext {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.lb-insights-all-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-medium);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.lb-insights-all-btn:hover {
  background-color: #f7f6f2;
  border-color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lb-insights-all-btn i {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-insights-all-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.lb-insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
}

.lb-insight-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--lb-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}

.lb-insight-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--lb-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.4);
}

.lb-insight-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #f0eee6;
}

.lb-insight-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.lb-insight-card:hover .lb-insight-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.lb-insight-body {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.lb-insight-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--lb-space-3);
}

.lb-insight-category {
  color: #0d9488;
  background-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.lb-insight-meta-sep {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.lb-insight-title {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 1.45rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--lb-space-3) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-insight-card:hover .lb-insight-title {
  color: #0e8388;
}

.lb-insight-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.lb-insight-cta {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lb-color-text-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lb-color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: var(--lb-space-3);
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-insight-card:hover .lb-insight-cta {
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lb-insights-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .lb-insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 12: Final Call to Action (Pre-Footer)
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-final-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #141413;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 8.5rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.lb-final-cta-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.lb-final-cta-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 650px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.12) 0%, rgba(20, 20, 19, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.lb-final-cta-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.lb-final-cta-kicker-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--lb-color-accent);
}

.lb-final-cta-headline {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem) auto;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.lb-final-cta-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #d4d4d8;
}

.lb-final-cta-subtext {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.35vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem) auto;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.lb-final-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.lb-final-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  color: #0c1e22;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 1.15rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.28);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.lb-final-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #38e1ff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 209, 247, 0.4);
  color: #041215;
}

.lb-final-cta-btn i {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-final-cta-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.lb-final-cta-reassurance {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #71717a;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.lb-final-cta-reassurance-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.lb-final-cta-reassurance-item i {
  color: #0d9488;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.lb-final-cta-sep {
  opacity: 0.3;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .lb-final-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
  .lb-final-cta-reassurance {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }
  .lb-final-cta-sep {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 13: Modern Unified 4-Column Editorial Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.lb-unified-editorial-footer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #0d0d0c;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0 2.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
}

.lb-footer-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
}

.lb-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.lb-footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.lb-footer-logo-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.lb-footer-logo-img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.lb-footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.lb-footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.lb-footer-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #d4d4d8;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--lb-color-accent);
  color: #0c1e22;
  border-color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lb-footer-col-heading {
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.lb-footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.lb-footer-nav-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.lb-footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.lb-footer-contact-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.lb-footer-contact-entry {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #a1a1aa;
}

.lb-footer-contact-entry i {
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lb-footer-contact-entry a {
  color: #d4d4d8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-footer-contact-entry a:hover {
  color: var(--lb-color-accent);
}

.lb-footer-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2dd4bf;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.lb-footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #71717a;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.lb-footer-bottom-bar a {
  color: #71717a;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.lb-footer-bottom-bar a:hover {
  color: #d4d4d8;
}

.lb-footer-bottom-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lb-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .lb-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
  .lb-footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 14: Motion & Micro-Interactions
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes lb-pulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
}

.lb-kicker-dot,
.lb-final-cta-kicker-dot {
  animation: lb-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.lb-hero-btn-primary,
.lb-final-cta-btn,
.lb-nav-cta,
.lb-insights-all-btn,
.lb-insight-card,
.lb-case-study-card,
.lb-editorial-quote-card,
.lb-audience-card,
.lb-service-editorial-card {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Native CSS Scroll-Driven Reveal (Compositor-only progressive enhancement) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  @supports ((animation-timeline: view()) and (animation-range: entry)) {
    @keyframes lb-fade-in-up {
      from {
        opacity: 0.2;
        transform: translateY(20px);
      }
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    .lb-problem-card,
    .lb-service-editorial-card,
    .lb-process-timeline-step,
    .lb-outcome-stat-card,
    .lb-audience-card,
    .lb-case-study-card,
    .lb-editorial-quote-card,
    .lb-insight-card {
      animation: lb-fade-in-up auto cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) backwards;
      animation-timeline: view();
      animation-range: entry 0% entry 30%;
    }
  }
}

/* Strict Accessibility Motion Reset */
@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;
  }
  .lb-kicker-dot,
  .lb-final-cta-kicker-dot {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Phase 16: Accessibility, Focus Rings & Landmarks
   ========================================================================== */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
[tabindex]:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--lb-color-accent) !important;
  outline-offset: 3px !important;
}

.lb-skip-to-content {
  position: fixed;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background-color: #141413;
  color: #00d1f7;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--lb-color-accent);
  font-family: var(--lb-font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  z-index: 999999;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: top 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lb-skip-to-content:focus,
.lb-skip-to-content:focus-visible,
.lb-skip-to-content:active {
  top: 1.5rem !important;
}









