/* quality-systems-remediation.html - page-specific styles */

/* ---- page-specific section styles ---- */

/* section block 1 */
:root{--navy:#0a0c2e;--navy2:#101440;--ink:#070919;--cyan:#0d9e9e;--bright:#67e8f9;--sage:#3dbb8e;--lime:#8fd16a;--teal:#0e7a6d;--mint:#e9f3ef;--paper:#fbfcfb;--muted:#55607a;--line:rgba(10,12,46,.12);--dline:rgba(148,163,184,.16);--ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);--spring:cubic-bezier(.34,1.4,.5,1)}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
/*body{margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--navy);font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif;overflow-x:clip}*/
    body.site-body.figma-home-body{
    overflow-x:clip;
}
.wrap{width:min(1240px,calc(100% - 3.5rem));margin:0 auto}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.025em;margin:0}
img{display:block}
.kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#90d069 !important;margin:0 0 1rem}
.kicker::before{content:"";width:28px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cyan),var(--sage));font-size:13px;}
.grad{background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--bright),var(--sage) 55%,var(--lime));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
[data-r]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(32px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform 1s var(--ease);transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0)*90ms)}
[data-r].in{opacity:1;transform:none}
#progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2.5px;width:0;z-index:120;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cyan),var(--sage),var(--lime))}
/* ---------- nav (site-header so the mega hooks in) ---------- */
/*

.site-header.hide{transform:translateY(-100%)}
*/

.primary-nav a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-4px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cyan),var(--sage));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
/*.primary-nav a:hover::after,.primary-nav a[aria-current]::after{transform:scaleX(1)}*/
/
/*.nav-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(13,158,158,.4)}*/
@media(max-width:960px){.primary-nav{display:none}}
/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:96svh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;background:var(--ink);color:#f8fafc;overflow:clip}
.hero-bgv{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.24;filter:saturate(.6) brightness(.7)}
.hero-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(70% 90% at 78% 45%,rgba(13,158,158,.15),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(7,9,25,.96) 32%,rgba(7,9,25,.5) 60%,rgba(7,9,25,.35)),linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,9,25,.94),transparent 40%)}
.hero-grid{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.22;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(148,163,184,.12) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(148,163,184,.12) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:72px 72px;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(90% 80% at 30% 30%,#000 20%,transparent 70%);mask-image:radial-gradient(90% 80% at 30% 30%,#000 20%,transparent 70%)}
.hero-inner{position:relative;width:min(1240px,calc(100% - 3.5rem));margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,.9fr);gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:center;padding:clamp(3.5rem,6vw,5rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem,5vw,3.5rem)}
.crumb{display:inline-flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;margin:0 0 1.4rem;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase}
.crumb a{color:var(--bright);text-decoration:none}
.crumb i{font-style:normal;color:rgba(148,163,184,.7)}
.crumb b{color:rgba(203,213,225,.85)}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5vw,4rem);line-height:1.05;font-weight:900;max-width:16ch}
.hero h1 .ln{display:block;overflow:clip}
.hero h1 .ln>span{display:block;transform:translateY(112%);transition:transform 1s var(--ease);transition-delay:calc(var(--l)*120ms + .15s)}
body.ready .hero h1 .ln>span{transform:none}
.hero-sub{margin:1.4rem 0 0;max-width:50ch;color:rgba(226,232,240,.9);line-height:1.75;font-size:clamp(.98rem,1.3vw,1.1rem)}
.hero-acts{display:flex;gap:.9rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.9rem}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.6rem;padding:1rem 1.8rem;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem;transition:transform .4s var(--spring),box-shadow .4s}
.btn-solid{background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--cyan),var(--sage));color:#04121a;box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(13,158,158,.35)}
.btn-solid:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.btn-ghost{border:1.5px solid rgba(248,250,252,.4);color:#f8fafc}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(248,250,252,.08);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.hero-obj{position:relative;width:100%;max-width:min(480px,38vw);aspect-ratio:184/179;margin-left:auto;will-change:transform}
.hero-obj::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-18%;background:radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%,rgba(13,158,158,.35),rgba(103,232,249,.08) 55%,transparent 72%);filter:blur(6px);animation:glow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes glow{to{transform:scale(1.08);opacity:.85}}
.hero-mask{position:absolute;inset:0;-webkit-clip-path:url(#avxMonoClip);clip-path:url(#avxMonoClip);background:rgba(13,158,158,.12);animation:float 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes float{to{transform:translateY(-14px)}}
.hero-mask video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.15);filter:saturate(1.15) brightness(1.05)}
.hero-mask::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(13,158,158,.32),rgba(10,12,46,.15) 55%,rgba(143,209,106,.2));mix-blend-mode:overlay}
.hero-rail{position:relative;border-top:1px solid var(--dline);background:rgba(7,9,25,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.hero-rail .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.hr-cell{padding:1.3rem 1.4rem;border-left:1px solid var(--dline)}
.hr-cell:first-child{border-left:0}
.hr-cell b{display:block;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.8vw,2.2rem);line-height:1}
.hr-cell span{display:block;margin-top:.35rem;font-size:.76rem;color:rgba(203,213,225,.8)}
/* ---------- sticky sub-nav ---------- */
.subnav{position:sticky;top:var(--avx-nav-h,73px);z-index:90;background:#8fd16a4f;backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.subnav .wrap{display:flex;gap:.3rem;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;padding:.55rem 0}
.subnav .wrap::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.subnav a{flex:0 0 auto;padding:.55rem 1.05rem;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--muted);font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.82rem;transition:all .3s}
.subnav a:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.subnav a.on{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
/* ---------- overview ---------- */
.ov{padding:clamp(4.5rem,9vw,7rem) 0;scroll-margin-top:9rem}
.ov-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,.9fr);gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:center}
.ov h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3rem);max-width:20ch}
.ov h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--teal)}
.ov p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.8;margin:1.1rem 0 0;max-width:58ch}
.ov-media{position:relative;height:clamp(280px,30vw,400px);border-radius:20px;overflow:clip;box-shadow:0 26px 52px rgba(10,12,46,.14)}
.ov-media img{width:100%;height:124%;object-fit:cover;will-change:transform}
.ov-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--navy);transition:clip-path 1.1s var(--ease) .1s;clip-path:inset(0)}
.ov-media.in::after{clip-path:inset(0 0 100% 0)}
.ov-quote{margin-top:1.6rem;padding:1.2rem 1.4rem;border-left:3px solid var(--sage);background:var(--mint);border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.55;color:var(--navy)}
/* ---------- scope cards ---------- */
.scope{padding:clamp(4.5rem,9vw,7rem) 0;background:radial-gradient(60% 40% at 0% 0%,rgba(13,158,158,.05),transparent 60%),var(--mint);scroll-margin-top:9rem}
.scope-head{max-width:64ch;margin-bottom:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem)}
.scope-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3rem)}
.scope-head p{margin:.9rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75}
.scope-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1rem}
.scard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:1.6rem 1.5rem;transition:transform .5s var(--spring),box-shadow .5s,border-color .4s}
.scard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(10,12,46,.1);border-color:rgba(13,158,158,.4)}
.scard .sic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(13,158,158,.12),rgba(61,187,142,.12));border:1px solid rgba(13,158,158,.25);margin-bottom:1rem}
.scard .sic svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:var(--teal);fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.scard h3{font-size:1.08rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.scard p{margin:0;font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.68;color:var(--muted)}
/* ---------- systems marquee ---------- */
.sys{background:var(--navy);color:rgba(226,232,240,.75);padding:1.15rem 0;overflow:clip}
.sys-track{display:flex;gap:2.6rem;width:max-content;animation:mq 30s linear infinite}
.sys span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2.6rem;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}
.sys i{width:7px;height:7px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cyan),var(--sage));transform:rotate(45deg);flex:0 0 auto}
@keyframes mq{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
/* ---------- process timeline ---------- */
.proc{padding:clamp(4.5rem,9vw,7rem) 0;scroll-margin-top:9rem}
.proc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.75fr) minmax(0,1.25fr);gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:start}
.proc-side{position:sticky;top:6rem}
.proc-side h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.8rem)}
.proc-side p{margin:1.1rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;max-width:38ch}
.steps{position:relative;padding-left:2.4rem;display:grid;gap:1.4rem}
.steps::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:11px;top:14px;bottom:14px;width:1.5px;background:var(--line)}
.step{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;transition:border-color .4s,box-shadow .4s}
.step:hover{border-color:rgba(13,158,158,.45);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(10,12,46,.08)}
.step::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-2.4rem;top:22px;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cyan),var(--sage));border:5px solid var(--paper)}
.step b{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal)}
.step h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin:.4rem 0 .5rem}
.step p{margin:0;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--muted)}
/* ---------- deliverables ---------- */
.del{padding:clamp(4.5rem,9vw,7rem) 0;background:var(--ink);color:#f8fafc;scroll-margin-top:9rem}
.del-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:center}
.del .kicker{color:var(--bright);font-size:13px;}.del .kicker::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--bright),var(--sage))}
.del h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3rem)}
.del-copy p{margin:1.1rem 0 0;color:rgba(203,213,225,.88);line-height:1.75;max-width:46ch}
.del-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.7rem;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
.del-list li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;padding:.9rem 1.05rem;border-radius:12px;background:var(--navy2);outline:1px solid var(--dline);font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;transition:outline-color .3s,transform .35s var(--spring)}
.del-list li:hover{outline-color:rgba(13,158,158,.55);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.del-list li::before{content:"\2713";flex:0 0 auto;display:grid;place-items:center;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(103,232,249,.14);color:var(--bright);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:800}
/* ---------- standards badges ---------- */
.bstrip{background:var(--ink);border-top:1px solid var(--dline);padding:clamp(2.4rem,4.5vw,3.4rem) 0;color:#f8fafc}
.bstrip-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:1.7rem}
.bstrip-head p{margin:0;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--bright)}
.badges{position:relative;overflow:clip;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent)}
.badges-track{display:flex;gap:1.3rem;width:max-content;animation:bmq 28s linear infinite}
.badges:hover .badges-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes bmq{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.badges-set{display:flex;gap:1.3rem;padding-right:1.3rem;flex:0 0 auto}
.badge{flex:0 0 auto;width:116px;height:116px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(16,20,64,.7);border:1px solid var(--dline);display:grid;place-items:center;align-content:center;gap:.3rem;text-align:center;transition:transform .5s var(--spring),border-color .4s}
.badge:hover{transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-3deg);border-color:rgba(103,232,249,.55)}
.badge svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:var(--bright);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.badge b{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:.74rem;line-height:1.2;padding:0 .6rem}
.badge span{font-size:.55rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(148,163,184,.85)}
/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq{padding:clamp(4.5rem,9vw,7rem) 0;scroll-margin-top:9rem}
.faq-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:start}
.faq-side{position:sticky;top:6rem}
.faq-side h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.8rem)}
.faq-side p{margin:1.1rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;max-width:36ch}
.qa{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.qa summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem;padding:1.35rem .2rem;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.05rem}
.qa summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.qa summary i{font-style:normal;flex:0 0 auto;display:grid;place-items:center;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--line);transition:all .45s var(--ease)}
.qa[open] summary i{transform:rotate(45deg);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cyan),var(--sage));color:#fff;border-color:transparent}
.qa div{padding:0 3.2rem 1.4rem .2rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;font-size:.94rem}
/* ---------- related ---------- */
.rel{padding:clamp(4rem,8vw,6rem) 0;background:var(--mint)}
.rel h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem);margin-bottom:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem)}
.rel-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1rem}
.rcard{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.5rem;text-decoration:none;color:var(--navy);transition:transform .5s var(--spring),box-shadow .5s,border-color .4s}
.rcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(10,12,46,.1);border-color:rgba(13,158,158,.4)}
.rcard b{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal)}
.rcard h3{font-size:1.12rem}
.rcard span{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}
.rcard em{font-style:normal;margin-top:auto;padding-top:.8rem;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:.85rem}
/* ---------- CTA + footer ---------- */
.cta{position:relative;padding:clamp(0rem,0vw,0rem) 0;text-align:center;background:#d4f6f0;}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,5vw,2.2rem);line-height:1.05}
.cta h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--teal)}
.cta p{margin:1.1rem auto 0;max-width:52ch;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7}
.cta .btn{margin-top:2.1rem;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(10,12,46,.22)}
footer{position:relative;background:var(--ink);color:#f8fafc;overflow:clip;padding:clamp(4rem,8vw,6rem) 0 0}
.f-ghost{position:absolute;inset:auto 0 -4vw;display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:1vw;pointer-events:none}
.f-ghost span{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(8rem,24vw,22rem);line-height:.8;color:rgba(148,163,184,.06);transform:translateY(40%);transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease);transition-delay:calc(var(--g)*90ms)}
footer.in .f-ghost span{transform:translateY(12%)}
.f-main{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr .7fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);padding-bottom:clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem)}
.f-brand img{height:32px;filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}
.f-brand p{margin:1.1rem 0 0;color:rgba(203,213,225,.8);line-height:1.7;font-size:.9rem}
.f-state h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.7rem);line-height:1.15}
.f-state a{display:inline-flex;gap:.6rem;margin-top:1.4rem;color:var(--lime);text-decoration:none;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700}
.f-nav{display:grid;gap:.65rem;align-content:start}
.f-nav a{color:rgba(226,232,240,.85);text-decoration:none;font-size:.92rem}
.f-nav a:hover{color:#fff}
.f-bottom{position:relative;border-top:1px solid var(--dline);padding:1.3rem 0 1.5rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(148,163,184,.85)}
@media(max-width:960px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding-top:6.5rem}
  .hero-obj{max-width:min(380px,74vw);margin:0 auto;order:-1}
  .hero-rail .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .hr-cell:nth-child(3){border-left:0}
  .ov-grid,.del-grid,.faq-grid,.proc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .proc-side,.faq-side{position:static}
  .scope-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .rel-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .del-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .f-main{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:560px){.scope-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  [data-r],.hero h1 .ln>span{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .sys-track,.badges-track,.hero-mask,.hero-obj::before{animation:none}
  .ov-media::after{display:none}
  .badges{-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none}
  .badges-track{flex-wrap:wrap;width:auto}
  .badges-set[aria-hidden="true"]{display:none}
  .f-ghost span{transform:translateY(12%)}
}

/* section block 2 */
.avx-hero2 {
      --axh-ink: #070919;
      --axh-navy: #0a0c2e;
      --axh-cyan: #0d9e9e;
      --axh-bright: #67e8f9;
      --axh-sage: #3dbb8e;
      --axh-lime: #8fd16a;
      --axh-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
      position: relative;
      min-height: 80svh !important;
      height:48svh;

      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      background: #0a0b2e !important;
      color: #f8fafc;
      font-family: "Inter", "DM Sans", Arial, sans-serif;
      overflow: clip;
    }
    .site-header + main .avx-hero2{
    padding-top: 96px;
    min-height: calc(55svh + 96px);
}
 
    .avexheading7{
      font-size: 50px !important;
      color: #fff !important;
    }
    
    /* ---------- layer 1: ambient background video (dim) ---------- */
    .avx-hero2-bgv {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      opacity: 0.28;
      filter: saturate(0.6) hue-rotate(-8deg) brightness(0.7);
    }
    .avx-hero2-scrim {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(70% 90% at 78% 45%, rgba(13, 158, 158, 0.16), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(7, 9, 25, 0.96) 30%, rgba(7, 9, 25, 0.55) 58%, rgba(7, 9, 25, 0.35)),
        linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 9, 25, 0.9), transparent 40%);
    }
    .avx-hero2-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.25;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 72px 72px;
      -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(90% 80% at 30% 30%, #000 20%, transparent 70%);
      mask-image: radial-gradient(90% 80% at 30% 30%, #000 20%, transparent 70%);
    }
    /* ---------- layout ---------- */
    .avx-hero2-inner {
      position: relative;
      width: min(1240px, calc(100% - 3.5rem));
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
      gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      align-items: center;
      /*padding: 2rem 0;*/
           padding:0 0 80px;

    min-height:48svh;
    align-items:center;
    }
    /* ---------- left: copy ---------- */
    .avx-hero2-crumb {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
      margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
      font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .avx-hero2-crumb a { color: var(--axh-bright); text-decoration: none; }
    .avx-hero2-crumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; }
    .avx-hero2-crumb i { font-style: normal; color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.7); }
    .avx-hero2-crumb b { color: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.85); font-weight: 800; }
    .avx-hero2 h1 {
      margin: 0;
      font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.6vw, 4.4rem);
      line-height: 1.04;
      letter-spacing: -0.025em;
      max-width: 15ch;
    }
    .avx-hero2 h1 .axh-ln { display: block; overflow: clip; }
    .avx-hero2 h1 .axh-ln > span {
      display: block;
      transform: translateY(112%);
      transition: transform 1s var(--axh-ease);
      transition-delay: calc(var(--l, 0) * 120ms + 150ms);
    }
    .avx-hero2.axh-in h1 .axh-ln > span { transform: none; }
    .avx-hero2 h1 em {
      font-style: normal;
      background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--axh-bright), var(--axh-sage) 60%, var(--axh-lime));
      -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
    }
    .avx-hero2-sub {
      margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
      max-width: 46ch;
      color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
      line-height: 1.75;
      font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem);
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
      transition: opacity 0.9s var(--axh-ease) 0.55s, transform 1s var(--axh-ease) 0.55s;
    }
    .avx-hero2.axh-in .avx-hero2-sub { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .avx-hero2-acts {
      display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 2rem;
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
      transition: opacity 0.9s var(--axh-ease) 0.7s, transform 1s var(--axh-ease) 0.7s;
    }
    .avx-hero2.axh-in .avx-hero2-acts { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .avx-hero2-btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 1rem 1.8rem; border-radius: 999px;
      font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.4, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    }
    .avx-hero2-btn--solid {
      background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--axh-cyan), var(--axh-sage));
      color: #04121a;
      box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(13, 158, 158, 0.35);
    }
    .avx-hero2-btn--solid:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(13, 158, 158, 0.45); }
    .avx-hero2-btn--ghost { border: 1.5px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.4); color: #f8fafc; }
    .avx-hero2-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
    /* ---------- right: MASKED MONOGRAM VIDEO ---------- */
    
    .avx-hero2-obj{
    position: relative;

    width: 620px;
    height: 620px;

    margin-left: auto;

    right: -80px;   /* move right */
    top: -20px;     /* move up */

    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(34px) scale(.96);

    transition:
        opacity 1.1s var(--axh-ease) .35s,
        transform 1.2s var(--axh-ease) .35s;
}
    .avx-hero2.axh-in .avx-hero2-obj { opacity: 1;     transform: none;
 }
    /* glow behind the emblem */
    .avx-hero2-obj::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute; inset: -18%;
      background: radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(13, 158, 158, 0.35), rgba(103, 232, 249, 0.08) 55%, transparent 72%);
      filter: blur(6px);
      animation: axh-glow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    @keyframes axh-glow { to { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 0.85; } }
    /* the mask itself - AVEX monogram (Group.svg) embedded as data URI */
    .avx-hero2-mask {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
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      -webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat; mask-repeat: no-repeat;
      -webkit-mask-size: 59%; mask-size: 59%;
      -webkit-mask-position: center; mask-position: center;
      animation: axh-float 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    @keyframes axh-float { to { transform: translateY(-14px); } }
    .avx-hero2-mask video {
      /*
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transform: scale(1.15);
      filter: saturate(1.15) brightness(1.05) contrast(1.05);
      */
      width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;

    transform: translate(-20px, -40px) scale(1.25);
    }
    /* color wash so the masked video reads teal/brand */
    .avx-hero2-mask::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 158, 158, 0.32), rgba(10, 12, 46, 0.15) 55%, rgba(143, 209, 106, 0.2));
      mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    }
    /* ghost echo of the emblem behind-left (2nd rhythm, like the reference repeats) */
    .avx-hero2-echo {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 8% auto auto -26%;
      width: 62%;
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      -webkit-mask-size: contain; mask-size: contain;
      -webkit-mask-position: center -50px; mask-position: center -50px;
      opacity: 0.16;
      animation: axh-float 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .avx-hero2-echo video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.2); filter: saturate(0.8) brightness(0.9); }
    /* orbiting ring accent */
    .avx-hero2-ring {
      position: absolute; inset: -7%;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px dashed rgba(103, 232, 249, 0.35);
      animation: axh-spin 26s linear infinite;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .avx-hero2-ring::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute; top: 6%; left: 50%;
      width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--axh-lime);
      box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--axh-lime);
    }
    @keyframes axh-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
    /* scroll cue */
    .avx-hero2-cue {
      position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0.6rem;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.7);
    }
    .avx-hero2-cue i {
      width: 1px; height: 44px;
      background: linear-gradient(rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.1), #cbd5e1);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .avx-hero2-cue i::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(var(--axh-bright), var(--axh-sage));
      transform: translateY(-100%);
      animation: axh-drip 2.2s var(--axh-ease) infinite;
    }
    @keyframes axh-drip { 60%, 100% { transform: translateY(100%); } }
    /* ---------- responsive ---------- */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      /* Fix: .avx-hero2 is a fixed-height flex box (min-height:80svh !important)
         with align-items:center. On mobile, .avx-hero2-inner stacks into a
         single column (crumb + h1 + sub + acts + obj all in one column) and
         needs far more than 80svh of vertical space — centering an
         over-height block in a fixed box pushes its top half above the
         viewport and its bottom half below it, which is why the breadcrumb
         and heading were rendering low/overlapping the next section instead
         of at the top of the hero. Let the hero grow to fit its content and
         top-align it instead of centering. */
      .avx-hero2 {
        align-items: flex-start;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 0 !important;
      }
      .site-header + main .avx-hero2 {
        min-height: 0;
        padding-top: 0;
      }
      .avx-hero2-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        align-items: start;
        min-height: 0;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding-top: 2rem;
        padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
      }
      .avx-hero2-obj { width: min(260px, 58vw); max-width: min(260px, 58vw); height: auto; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; right: 0; top: 0; margin: 0 auto; order: -1; }
      .avx-hero2-echo { display: none; }
      .avx-hero2 h1 { max-width: none; }
    }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .avx-hero2 h1 .axh-ln > span, .avx-hero2-sub, .avx-hero2-acts, .avx-hero2-obj { transform: none; opacity: 1; transition: none; }
      .avx-hero2-mask, .avx-hero2-echo, .avx-hero2-obj::before, .avx-hero2-ring, .avx-hero2-cue i::after { animation: none; }
    }
    
  
    /*=====================================
Hero Expert Link
======================================*/

.hero-expert-link{

margin-top:26px;

display:flex;

align-items:center;

}

.hero-expert-link a{

display:inline-flex;

align-items:center;

gap:12px;

font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;

font-size:12px;

font-weight:800;

text-decoration:none;

background:#0086cc;

-webkit-background-clip:text;

-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;

background-clip:text;

transition:all .35s ease;

}

.hero-expert-link span{

display:inline-flex;

transition:transform .35s ease;

}

.hero-expert-link a:hover{

letter-spacing:.4px;

}

.hero-expert-link a:hover span{

transform:translateX(8px);

}
    
    
    /*==================================================
BUSINESS DISRUPTION SECTION
==================================================*/
/*
.ch{padding:clamp(4.5rem,9vw,7rem) 0;background:var(--paper)}
.ch-head{max-width:62ch;margin-bottom:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,3.5rem)}
.ch-head h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.2vw,3.1rem)}
.ch-head p{margin:.9rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.8;max-width:56ch}

.ch-flow{display:flex}
.ch-item{position:relative;flex:1;cursor:pointer;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;font-family:inherit;background:transparent;appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none}
.ch-item:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--cyan);outline-offset:4px;border-radius:4px}
.ch-shape{position:relative;width:100%;height:132px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;color:#fff;margin-left:-28px;clip-path:polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 28px) 0,100% 50%,calc(100% - 28px) 100%,0 100%,28px 50%);transition:transform .45s var(--spring),filter .4s;z-index:1}
.ch-item:first-child .ch-shape{margin-left:0;clip-path:polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 28px) 0,100% 50%,calc(100% - 28px) 100%,0 100%)}
.ch-item:nth-child(1) .ch-shape{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),#141a52)}
.ch-item:nth-child(2) .ch-shape{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0c3f52,var(--teal))}
.ch-item:nth-child(3) .ch-shape{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--cyan))}
.ch-item:nth-child(4) .ch-shape{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cyan),var(--sage))}
.ch-item:nth-child(5) .ch-shape{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sage),var(--lime))}
.ch-shape b{display:block;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:1.6rem;line-height:1.2;opacity:.85;text-align:center}
.ch-shape span{display:block;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:center;max-width:11ch;margin-top:.3rem}
.ch-item.active .ch-shape{transform:translateY(-8px);filter:brightness(1.08) saturate(1.15);box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(10,12,46,.22)}
.ch-item:hover .ch-shape{transform:translateY(-4px)}
.ch-item.active::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:-14px;width:0;height:0;border:9px solid transparent;border-top-color:var(--ch-tip,var(--navy));transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;transition:border-top-color .55s var(--ease)}

.ch-detail{position:relative;margin-top:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,3.2rem);background:var(--navy);border-radius:22px;padding:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);color:#fff;overflow:hidden;transition:background .55s var(--ease)}
.ch-detail::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;background:radial-gradient(60% 90% at 15% 15%,rgba(255,255,255,.14),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .5s}
.ch-detail-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,.9fr);gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem)}
.ch-num{position:absolute;right:1rem;top:-1.6rem;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(6rem,10vw,8.5rem);line-height:1;color:rgba(255,255,255,.06);z-index:0;transition:opacity .3s}
.ch-copy{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);transition:opacity .38s var(--ease),transform .45s var(--ease)}
.ch-copy.out{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px) scale(.985)}
.ch-detail h3{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.8rem);max-width:20ch}
.ch-detail p{margin:1rem 0 0;color:rgba(226,232,240,.82);line-height:1.8;max-width:48ch}
.ch-bullets{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.7rem;align-content:start}
.ch-bullets li{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:10px;padding:.75rem .9rem;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px) scale(.97);transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--spring)}
.ch-bullets li.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}

@media(max-width:900px){.ch-flow{flex-direction:column}.ch-shape{margin-left:0!important;clip-path:none!important;height:auto;flex-direction:row;justify-content:flex-start;gap:1rem;padding:1rem 1.4rem;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:.5rem}.ch-shape span{margin-top:0;max-width:none;text-align:left}.ch-item.active::after{display:none}.ch-detail-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ch-bullets{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
*/


        /*=====================================
Trusted engineering partner
Proven engineering excellence across global life science projects.
======================================*/


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*{box-sizing:border-box}
body{margin:0;background:var(--ink);color:#f8fafc;font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif}
.wrap{width:min(1200px,calc(100% - 3.5rem));margin:0 auto}
h1,h2{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0}
.kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--bright);margin:0 0 1rem}
.kicker::before{content:"";width:24px;height:1px;background:var(--bright);font-size:13px;}
 
.dc{position:relative; background-color:#0a0c2e !important; padding:clamp(3.5rem,9vw,4rem) 0;overflow:hidden,}
.dc::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.2;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(148,163,184,.14) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(148,163,184,.14) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:60px 60px;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 20%,#000 20%,transparent 75%)}
.dc-head{position:relative;max-width:100ch;margin-bottom:clamp(3rem,6vw,4rem)}
.dc-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.8vw,2.8rem);line-height:1.25}
.dc-head p{margin:1rem 0 0;color:#8fd16a;line-height:1.8;max-width:52ch}
 
.dc-cluster{position:relative;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.dc-cluster::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:50%;height:1px;background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--dline) 0 6px,transparent 6px 12px);z-index:0}
.dc-gauge{position:relative;z-index:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:160px}
.dc-gauge:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(-6px)}
.dc-gauge:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(18px)}
.dc-gauge:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-14px)}
.dc-gauge:nth-child(4){transform:translateY(10px)}
.dc-ring{position:relative;width:clamp(120px,14vw,158px);aspect-ratio:1/1;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.dc-ring svg{width:100%;height:100%;transform:rotate(-90deg)}
.dc-ring .track{fill:none;stroke:rgba(148,163,184,.14);stroke-width:6}
.dc-ring .fill{fill:none;stroke:url(#dcGrad);stroke-width:6;stroke-linecap:round;transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.4s var(--ease)}
.dc-ring-num{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column}
.dc-ring-num b{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.7rem)}
.dc-ring-num small{font-size:.6rem;color:var(--bright);letter-spacing:.06em}
.dc-tick{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:2px;height:8px;background:rgba(148,163,184,.35);transform-origin:50% 50%}
.dc-glabel{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:.92rem}
.dc-gdesc{margin-top:.35rem;font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(226,232,240,.5);max-width:16ch;line-height:1.5}
 
@media(max-width:760px){.dc-cluster{flex-direction:column;align-items:center}.dc-cluster::before{display:none}.dc-gauge{transform:none!important}}
    .avxheading12{
      font-size: 26px;
      color: #fff;
    } 
    .avx-hero2 {
      --axh-ink: #070919;
      --axh-navy: #0a0c2e;
      --axh-cyan: #0d9e9e;
      --axh-bright: #67e8f9;
      --axh-sage: #3dbb8e;
      --axh-lime: #8fd16a;
      --axh-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
      position: relative;
      min-height: 80svh !important;
      height:48svh;

      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      background: #050518 !important;
      color: #f8fafc;
      font-family: "Inter", "DM Sans", Arial, sans-serif;
      overflow: clip;
    }

/* section block 3 */
body{margin:0}
.ap19-wrap{font-family:"DM Sans",Inter,Arial,sans-serif;padding:60px 40px;background:#06425e;}

.ap19-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto 32px}
.ap19-head h2{font-size:28px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.25;color:#0a0c2e;margin:0;max-width:720px}
.ap19-head h2 span{color:#0d9e9e}
.ap19-head p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#55607a;max-width:380px;margin:6px 0 0}

.ap19-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto}

.ap19-card{position:relative;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:540px;box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(10,12,46,.1)}
.ap19-card--dark{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#0a0c2e 0%,#0e4d6e 55%,#0d9e9e 100%)}
.ap19-card--light{background:#00BCD4;}

.ap19-art{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.ap19-blob{position:absolute;border-radius:48% 52% 60% 40% / 55% 45% 55% 45%;filter:blur(2px)}
.ap19-blob-1{width:340px;height:340px;right:-60px;top:-40px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(103,232,249,.55), rgba(13,158,158,.15) 60%, transparent 75%)}
.ap19-blob-2{width:300px;height:300px;left:-80px;bottom:-70px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 40% 35%, rgba(10,12,46,.9), rgba(14,77,110,.4) 60%, transparent 80%)}
.ap19-shine{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:52%;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.6),transparent)}
.ap19-shine--light{background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(10,12,46,.12),transparent)}
.ap19-blob-3{width:260px;height:260px;right:-40px;top:10%;background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(103,232,249,.7), rgba(103,232,249,.15) 60%, transparent 75%)}
.ap19-blob-4{width:320px;height:320px;right:-60px;bottom:-90px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 40% 35%, rgba(10,12,46,.85), rgba(14,77,110,.35) 60%, transparent 80%)}

.ap19-content{position:relative;z-index:1;padding:32px 34px 34px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%}
.ap19-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;align-self:flex-start;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:18px}
.ap19-tag i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#f2a33d}
.ap19-tag--dark{background:rgba(10,12,46,.08);color:#0a0c2e}

.ap19-content h3{font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px}
.ap19-card--light h3{color:#0a0c2e}

.ap19-content p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);max-width:44ch;margin:0 0 28px}
.ap19-card--light .ap19-content p{color:#55607a}

.ap19-list{list-style:none;margin:0 0 28px;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.ap19-list li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:#fff}
.ap19-list--dark li{color:#0a0c2e}
.ap19-list svg{width:18px;height:18px;stroke:#67e8f9;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;flex:0 0 auto}
.ap19-list--dark svg{stroke:#fff;}

.ap19-btn{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-start;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#fff;color:#0a0c2e;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none}
.ap19-btn svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2.4}
.ap19-btn--dark{background:#0a0c2e;color:#fff}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .ap19-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ap19-head{flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
  .ap19-head h2{font-size:26px}
}

/* section block 4 */
:root{--navy:#0a0c2e;--ocean:#0e4d6e;--cyan:#0d9e9e;--sage:#3dbb8e;--lime:#8fd16a;--muted:#55607a;--line:rgba(10,12,46,.12)}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
body{margin:0;font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif;color:#0a0c2e}
.ap20-section{background:fff;}
.wrap{width:min(1240px,calc(100% - 3.5rem));margin:0 auto;padding:64px 0 72px}
.ap20-head{text-align:center;margin:0 auto 2.6rem}
.ap20-kicker{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#55607a;margin:0 0 1rem}
.ap20-head h2{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,1.9rem);margin:0 0 1.1rem;color:var(--navy)}
.ap20-head p{color:#55607a !important;line-height:1.8;font-size:1.02rem;margin:0}

.ap20-tabs{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:2.4rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:2.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ap20-tab{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;background:none;border:none;padding:0 0 1.1rem;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:#8a93ab;cursor:pointer;position:relative}
.ap20-tab svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8}
.ap20-tab.active{color:var(--navy)}
.ap20-tab.active::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-1px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cyan),var(--sage))}

.ap20-body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr;gap:2rem;align-items:stretch}

.ap20-card{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:18px;
  overflow:clip;
  padding:2.4rem 2.2rem;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;
  min-height:420px;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(10,12,46,.1);
}
.ap20-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,12,46,.15) 0%,rgba(10,12,46,.55) 55%,rgba(10,12,46,.9) 100%);
  z-index:0;
}
.ap20-card h3, .ap20-card p, .ap20-btn{position:relative;z-index:1}
.ap20-card h3{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.7rem;color:#fff;margin:0 0 .9rem}
.ap20-card p{color:rgba(226,232,240,.88);line-height:1.75;font-size:1rem;margin:0 0 1.6rem;max-width:42ch}
.ap20-btn{display:inline-flex;align-self:flex-start;background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--cyan),var(--sage));color:#04121a;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:.92rem;padding:.9rem 1.7rem;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none}

/* >>> Photo placeholder — swap per active tab <<< */
.ap20-card.tab-risk{background-image:url('/assets/images/risk-based-validation.png')}
.ap20-card.tab-integrity{background-image:url('/assets/images/data-integrity.webp')}
.ap20-card.tab-inspection{background-image:url('/assets/images/validation/cleaning-validation.webp')}
.ap20-card.tab-lifecycle{background-image:url('/assets/images/life-cycle-support.webp')}

.ap20-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2rem 2.6rem}
.ap20-item{display:flex;gap:1rem}
.ap20-item svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:var(--cyan);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:.2rem}
.ap20-item h4{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.05rem;margin:0 0 .5rem;color:var(--navy)}
.ap20-item p{margin:0;color:#55607a !important;line-height:1.7;font-size:.94rem}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .ap20-body{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ap20-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Overview section — added Aug 2026.
   Copy left; photograph right inside a frame carrying a measurement scale
   and a small status chip. Scoped under .qs-ov.
   Literal hex is used throughout: the brand custom properties are not
   resolvable in every page scope, which leaves elements transparent.
   ========================================================================== */
.qs-ov{background:#fff;padding:clamp(29px,2vw,58px) 0}
.qs-ov-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.02fr;gap:clamp(30px,4vw,64px);align-items:center}
.qs-ov .kicker{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:#90d16a !important;margin:0 0 12px}
.qs-ov h2{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(26px,2.9vw,40px);line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-.025em;
  color:#0a0c2e;font-weight:700;margin:0}
.qs-ov-lede{margin:20px 0 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.76;color:#475569;max-width:60ch}
.qs-ov-lede + .qs-ov-lede{margin-top:16px}

.qs-ov-media{position:relative;padding-left:34px}
.qs-ov-scale{position:absolute;left:0;top:6px;bottom:6px;width:22px;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(180deg,#cfdbdb 0 1px,transparent 1px 12px)}
.qs-ov-scale::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:34%;height:32%;
  border-top:2px solid #8fd16a;border-bottom:2px solid #8fd16a}
.qs-ov-shot{position:relative;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3.2;background:#0a0c2e}
.qs-ov-shot img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}
.qs-ov-media:hover .qs-ov-shot img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.qs-ov-read{position:absolute;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:2;background:rgba(10,12,46,.72);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-radius:3px;padding:12px 16px;color:#fff}
.qs-ov-read em{display:block;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;
  color:#8fd16a;font-style:normal}
.qs-ov-read b{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:15px}

.cat{
  padding: 45px 0 15px !important;
}

@media (max-width:1000px){
  .qs-ov-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qs-ov-lede{max-width:none}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.qs-ov-shot img{transition:none}}

/* ===== Extracted from inline <style> blocks in quality-systems-remediation.html on consolidation pass ===== */

/* --- inline block 1 --- */
/* ==========================================================================
   "Where We Engage" — added Aug 2026.
   Photo cards with a circular badge straddling the seam and the description
   revealed on hover in a flat brand colour. Scoped under .qs-we.
   Literal hex throughout — brand custom properties are not resolvable in
   every page scope.
   ========================================================================== */
.qs-we{background:#051332;padding:clamp(28px,2vw,58px) 0}
.qs-we .kicker{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:#92c383;margin:0 0 12px}
.qs-we h2{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,40px);line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-.025em;
  color:#fff;font-weight:700;margin:0}

.qs-we-sub{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin:clamp(22px,2.6vw,34px) 0 22px}
.qs-we-sub h3{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:#72d1d1;font-weight:500;white-space:nowrap;margin:0}
.qs-we-sub span{flex:1;height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.25)}

.qs-we-items{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;align-items:stretch}
.qs-we-item{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e4ecec;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;
  transition:border-color .3s ease,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),box-shadow .3s ease}
.qs-we-item:hover,.qs-we-item:focus-within{border-color:var(--edge);transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 26px 50px -30px rgba(10,12,46,.45)}
.qs-we-item:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--edge);outline-offset:3px}

.qs-we-fig{position:relative;flex:0 0 clamp(210px,17vw,250px);height:clamp(210px,17vw,250px);background:#0a0c2e}
.qs-we-media{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px 14px 0 0}
.qs-we-fig img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}
.qs-we-item:hover .qs-we-fig img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.qs-we-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,12,46,.05),rgba(10,12,46,.42));
  transition:opacity .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}
.qs-we-item:hover .qs-we-scrim,.qs-we-item:focus-within .qs-we-scrim{opacity:0}

/* Hover description — flat colour per card */
.qs-we-desc{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:22px 18px;color:#fff;
  background:var(--fill);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}
.qs-we-item:hover .qs-we-desc,.qs-we-item:focus-within .qs-we-desc{opacity:1}
.qs-we-desc p{margin:0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.62;color:rgba(255,255,255,.96);text-align:center;
  transform:translateY(10px);transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) .05s}
.qs-we-item:hover .qs-we-desc p,.qs-we-item:focus-within .qs-we-desc p{transform:none}

/* Circular badge straddling the seam — matches the pre-made icon-badge
   asset used on facility-operational-readiness.html (e.g. face.png):
   no white backing ring at all (fully transparent outside the green
   ring, sitting directly on the photo), a visible transparent gap
   between the green ring and the navy circle, and a thicker ring than
   the previous 2px border. */
.qs-we-badge{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:-36px;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:4;
  width:76px;height:76px;border-radius:50%;background:transparent;
  display:grid;place-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px rgba(10,12,46,.55);transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}
.qs-we-item:hover .qs-we-badge{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-3px)}
.qs-we-badge .qs-we-icon{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block;transform:none}
.qs-we-item:hover .qs-we-badge .qs-we-icon{transform:none}
.qs-we-disc{width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:50%;background:#0a0c2e;
  display:grid;place-content:center}
.qs-we-disc svg{width:34px;height:34px;fill:none;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:1.6;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}

.qs-we-body{flex:1 1 auto;padding:52px 18px 26px;text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start}
.qs-we-item b{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:16px;color:#0a0c2e;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;
  max-width:16ch;margin:0 auto}

.qs-we-items > .qs-we-item:nth-child(1){--fill:rgba(10,12,46,.94);--edge:#0a0c2e}
.qs-we-items > .qs-we-item:nth-child(2){--fill:rgba(14,77,110,.94);--edge:#0e4d6e}
.qs-we-items > .qs-we-item:nth-child(3){--fill:rgba(13,158,158,.94);--edge:#0d9e9e}
.qs-we-items > .qs-we-item:nth-child(4){--fill:rgba(47,122,82,.95);--edge:#2f7a52}
  .cat2{
        padding: 0px 0 45px;

  }  

@media (max-width:1100px){.qs-we-items{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .qs-we-items{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qs-we-fig{flex-basis:220px;height:220px}
}
@media (hover:none){
  .qs-we-desc{position:static;opacity:1;background:none;padding:0 18px 16px}
  .qs-we-desc p{transform:none;color:#5f6f7c;font-size:13.5px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .qs-we-item,.qs-we-fig img,.qs-we-desc,.qs-we-desc p,.qs-we-scrim,.qs-we-badge{transition:none}
}

/* --- inline block 2 --- */
.c60{background:#fff;padding:clamp(40px,3vw,104px) 0;overflow:hidden}
.c60-top{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.c60-nav{display:flex;gap:8px}
.c60-nav button{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid #dbe6e6;background:#fff;cursor:pointer;
  display:grid;place-content:center;transition:.3s}
.c60-nav button:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy)}
.c60-nav svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:none;stroke:var(--navy);stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:stroke .3s}
.c60-nav button:hover svg{stroke:#fff}
.c60-rail{display:flex;gap:16px;overflow-x:auto;padding:clamp(26px,3vw,44px) 0 18px;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scroll-behavior:smooth}
.c60-rail::-webkit-scrollbar{height:0}
.c60-card{flex:0 0 clamp(280px,26vw,350px);scroll-snap-align:start;border:1px solid #e5ecec;border-radius:14px;
  overflow:hidden;background:#fff;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s ease}
.c60-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 26px 48px -32px rgba(10,12,46,.42)}
.c60-fig{position:relative;height:200px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy)}
.c60-fig img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.c60-tag{position:absolute;left:14px;top:14px;background:var(--c);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;padding:6px 11px;border-radius:3px}
.c60-body{padding:20px 18px 24px}
.c60-body b{display:block;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:16.5px;color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:9px;line-height:1.3}
.c60-body p{margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.64;color:#5f6f7c}
.c60-rail > .c60-card:nth-child(1){--c:var(--navy)}.c60-rail > .c60-card:nth-child(2){--c:var(--ocean)}
.c60-rail > .c60-card:nth-child(3){--c:#1b6b8a}.c60-rail > .c60-card:nth-child(4){--c:var(--cyan)}
.c60-rail > .c60-card:nth-child(5){--c:var(--sage)}.c60-rail > .c60-card:nth-child(6){--c:#2f7a52}
.c60-rail > .c60-card:nth-child(7){--c:var(--navy)}
  .cat1{
    padding: 0px 0 45px;
  }  

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .c56-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .c56-grid > .c56-card:nth-child(7){grid-column:span 2;flex-direction:column}
  .c56-grid > .c56-card:nth-child(7) .c56-fig{flex:0 0 150px;height:150px}
  .c59-grid > .c59-t{grid-column:span 3!important;grid-row:span 1!important}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .c57-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .c57-row:nth-child(even) .c57-fig{order:0}
  .c58-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .c58-sticky{position:relative;top:0}
  .c58-item{opacity:1}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .c56-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .c56-grid > .c56-card:nth-child(7){grid-column:span 1}
  .c59-grid{grid-auto-rows:190px}
  .c59-grid > .c59-t{grid-column:span 6!important}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*,*::before,*::after{transition:none!important}.c60-rail{scroll-behavior:auto}}

/* --- inline block 3 --- */
.qs-ra{position:relative;padding:clamp(40px,4.5vw,62px) 0;background:#e8f5f3;color:#0a0c2e;overflow:hidden}
.qs-ra::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:480px;height:480px;right:-320px;top:-330px;border:96px solid rgba(13,158,158,.045);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}
.qs-ra .wrap{position:relative}
.qs-ra-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.82fr) minmax(0,1.18fr);gap:clamp(34px,5vw,76px);align-items:end}
.qs-ra-kicker{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;margin:0 0 13px;color:#0e7a6d;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase}
.qs-ra h2{margin:0;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(36px,4.3vw,54px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1.04}
.qs-ra-summary{max-width:72ch;margin:0;color:#55607a;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75}
.qs-ra-label{margin:clamp(32px,3.5vw,44px) 0 22px;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.17em;text-transform:uppercase}
.qs-ra-track{overflow:visible;outline:none}
.qs-ra-track:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(14,122,109,.4);outline-offset:8px;border-radius:12px}
.qs-ra-steps{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
.qs-ra-steps::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:12.5%;right:12.5%;top:31px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0a0c2e 0%,#0d9e9e 58%,#8fd16a 100%)}
.qs-ra-steps li{position:relative;z-index:1;min-width:0;text-align:center}
.qs-ra-icon{width:62px;height:62px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 22px;border:7px solid #e8f5f3;border-radius:50%;background:#0a0c2e;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(10,12,46,.15);color:#67e8f9}
.qs-ra-steps li:nth-child(2) .qs-ra-icon{background:#0e7a6d;color:#fff}
.qs-ra-steps li:nth-child(3) .qs-ra-icon{background:#0d9e9e;color:#fff}
.qs-ra-steps li:last-child .qs-ra-icon{background:#67a83d;color:#fff}
.qs-ra-icon svg{width:26px;height:26px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.qs-ra-steps h3{margin:0;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.025em;line-height:1.22}
.qs-ra-steps p{max-width:38ch;margin:12px auto 0;color:#55607a;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.65}
.qs-ra-hint{display:none;margin:13px 0 0;color:#0e7a6d;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-align:right;text-transform:uppercase}
.qs-ra-hint span{margin-left:6px;font-size:15px}
@media(max-width:900px){.qs-ra-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start}.qs-ra-summary{max-width:76ch}.qs-ra-track{overflow-x:auto;padding:4px 4px 15px;scroll-snap-type:x proximity;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:#0e7a6d rgba(10,12,46,.09)}.qs-ra-steps{width:max-content;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,270px)}.qs-ra-steps li{scroll-snap-align:start}.qs-ra-hint{display:block}}
@media(max-width:620px){.qs-ra{padding:32px 0}.qs-ra h2{font-size:clamp(31px,10vw,40px)}.qs-ra-head{gap:20px}.qs-ra-label{margin-top:28px}.qs-ra-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,255px)}.qs-ra-steps h3{font-size:18px}.qs-ra-steps p{font-size:12px}}

/* --- inline block 4 --- */
/* How AVEX Helps
   All selectors are scoped to .qs-help so other page sections are unaffected. */

.qs-help{position:relative;padding:clamp(24px,2.5vw,36px) 0;background:linear-gradient(155deg,#f8fbfa 0%,#edf4f1 100%);color:#0a0c2e;overflow:hidden}
.qs-help::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:520px;height:520px;right:-300px;top:-280px;border:110px solid rgba(13,158,158,.045);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}
.qs-help .wrap{width:min(1240px,calc(100% - 3.5rem));margin:0 auto}
.qs-help-layout{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.84fr) minmax(0,1.16fr);gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);align-items:start}
.qs-help-intro{position:sticky;top:110px;padding:0;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:18px;background:#0a0c2e;box-shadow:0 28px 60px -46px rgba(10,12,46,.34);overflow:hidden}
.qs-help-intro::before{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:3;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:4px;}
.qs-help-intro::after{display:none}
.qs-help-copy{position:relative;z-index:2;min-height:clamp(360px,36vw,450px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:clamp(30px,4vw,48px)}
.qs-help-kicker{position:relative;margin:0 0 16px;color:#67e8f9;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.17em;text-transform:uppercase}
.qs-help h2{position:relative;max-width:14ch;margin:0;color:#fff;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(30px,3.8vw,46px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1.08;text-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}
.qs-help-copy>p:last-child{position:relative;max-width:54ch;margin:18px 0 0;color:rgba(248,250,252,.84);font-size:14px;line-height:1.7}
.qs-help-media{position:absolute;z-index:0;inset:0;overflow:hidden;background:#0a0c2e}
.qs-help-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(7,9,25,.16) 0%,rgba(7,9,25,.58) 48%,rgba(7,9,25,.94) 100%);pointer-events:none}
.qs-help-media img{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 48%;transition:transform .65s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}
.qs-help-intro:hover .qs-help-media img{transform:scale(1.035)}
.qs-help-list{display:grid;gap:8px;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
.qs-help-list li{--help-accent:#0d9e9e;--help-soft:#e5f4f2;position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:46px 1fr;gap:16px;align-items:center;padding:14px 18px;border:1px solid rgba(10,12,46,.09);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 14px 28px -28px rgba(10,12,46,.38);overflow:hidden;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.qs-help-list li:nth-child(2){--help-accent:#0e4d6e;--help-soft:#e7f0f4}
.qs-help-list li:nth-child(3){--help-accent:#0e7a6d;--help-soft:#e7f2ef}
.qs-help-list li:nth-child(4){--help-accent:#3dbb8e;--help-soft:#e8f6f0}
.qs-help-list li:nth-child(5){--help-accent:#67a83d;--help-soft:#eff6e9}
.qs-help-list li:hover{transform:translateX(5px);border-color:rgba(13,158,158,.28);box-shadow:0 22px 44px -34px rgba(10,12,46,.52)}
.qs-help-icon{width:42px;height:42px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid rgba(10,12,46,.07);border-radius:11px;background:var(--help-soft);color:var(--help-accent)}
.qs-help-icon svg{width:20px;height:20px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.qs-help-list p{margin:0;color:#55607a;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.68}
.qs-help-list strong{display:block;margin:0;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:16.5px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.28}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .qs-help-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qs-help-intro{position:relative;top:auto}
  .qs-help h2{max-width:18ch}
  .qs-help-copy>p:last-child{max-width:70ch}
}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .qs-help{padding:24px 0}
  .qs-help .wrap{width:min(100% - 2rem,1240px)}
  .qs-help-copy{min-height:350px;padding:26px 24px}
  .qs-help-list li{grid-template-columns:42px 1fr;gap:13px;padding:13px 15px}
  .qs-help-icon{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px}
  .qs-help-icon svg{width:19px;height:19px}
  .qs-help-list li:hover{transform:none}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .qs-help-list li,.qs-help-media img{transition:none}
}

/* --- inline block 5 --- */
/* Why It Matters
   All selectors are scoped to .qs-impact so other page sections are unaffected. */

.qs-impact{position:relative;padding:clamp(24px,2.4vw,34px) 0;background:#070919;color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.qs-impact::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:540px;height:540px;right:-290px;top:-310px;border:110px solid rgba(103,232,249,.045);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}
.qs-impact .wrap{position:relative;width:min(1240px,calc(100% - 3.5rem));margin:0 auto}
.qs-impact-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.82fr) minmax(0,1.18fr);gap:clamp(28px,5vw,72px);align-items:end;padding-bottom:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.qs-impact-kicker{margin:0 0 13px;color:#67e8f9;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.17em;text-transform:uppercase}
.qs-impact h2{max-width:12ch;margin:0;color:#fff;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,50px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1.05}
.qs-impact h2 span{color:#8fd16a}
.qs-impact-lede{max-width:72ch;margin:0;color:rgba(226,232,240,.76);font-size:14px;line-height:1.75}
.qs-impact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin:clamp(28px,3vw,40px) 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none}
.qs-impact-grid li{--impact-accent:#0d9e9e;--impact-soft:#e5f4f2;position:relative;min-width:0;min-height:250px;padding:26px 22px 24px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;color:#0a0c2e;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 22px 50px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.8);transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.qs-impact-grid li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:4px;background:var(--impact-accent)}
.qs-impact-grid li:nth-child(2){--impact-accent:#0e4d6e;--impact-soft:#e7f0f4}
.qs-impact-grid li:nth-child(3){--impact-accent:#3dbb8e;--impact-soft:#e8f6f0}
.qs-impact-grid li:nth-child(4){--impact-accent:#0e7a6d;--impact-soft:#e7f2ef}
.qs-impact-grid li:nth-child(5){--impact-accent:#67a83d;--impact-soft:#eff6e9}
.qs-impact-grid li:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:var(--impact-accent);box-shadow:0 28px 58px -38px rgba(0,0,0,.9)}
.qs-impact-icon{width:72px;height:72px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px;color:#0a0c2e}
.qs-impact-icon svg{width:64px;height:64px;display:block;overflow:visible;fill:none;stroke:none}
.qs-impact-icon .qs-impact-primary{fill:none;stroke:#0a0c2e;stroke-width:3.2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.qs-impact-icon .qs-impact-accent{fill:none;stroke:#67a83d;stroke-width:4.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.qs-impact-icon .qs-impact-fill{fill:#0a0c2e;stroke:none}
.qs-impact-icon .qs-impact-accent-fill{fill:#67a83d;stroke:none}
.qs-impact-icon .qs-impact-white{fill:none;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.qs-impact-grid h3{margin:0;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.25}
.qs-impact-grid p{max-width:44ch;margin:10px 0 0;color:#55607a;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.65}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .qs-impact-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start}
  .qs-impact h2{max-width:18ch}
  .qs-impact-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .qs-impact-grid li{min-height:230px}
  .qs-impact-grid li:last-child{grid-column:1/-1}
}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .qs-impact{padding:24px 0}
  .qs-impact .wrap{width:min(100% - 2rem,1240px)}
  .qs-impact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qs-impact-grid li,.qs-impact-grid li:last-child{grid-column:auto;min-height:auto;padding:24px 22px}
  .qs-impact-icon{margin-bottom:18px}
  .qs-impact-grid li:hover{transform:none}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .qs-impact-grid li{transition:none}
}