/* validation-compliance-lifecycle.html - page-specific styles */

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

/* section block 1 */
.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: 17ch !important;
    }
    .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;
    }

/* section block 2 */
*{box-sizing:border-box}
body{margin:0;font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif;background:#f4f7fa;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-wrap{padding:56px 40px 60px;max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto}
.fua-head{max-width:860px;margin-bottom:32px}
.fua-kicker{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0e7a6d;margin:0 0 12px}
.fua-head h2{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 16px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-head p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.75;color:#55607a;margin:0 0 14px}

.fua-body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.65fr 1.35fr;gap:20px;align-items:stretch}
.fua-tabs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.fua-tab{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(10,12,46,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s}
.fua-tab b{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;color:#0e7a6d;width:22px;flex:0 0 auto}
.fua-tab span{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-tab.active{background:#0a0c2e;border-color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-tab.active b{color:#67e8f9}
.fua-tab.active span{color:#fff}

.fua-panel{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:32px 34px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .8fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(10,12,46,.05)}
.fua-panel h3{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:24px;margin:0 0 10px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-rule{width:40px;height:3px;background:#0e7a6d;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:2px}
.fua-panel p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#55607a !important;margin:0 0 20px;max-width:44ch}
.fua-grid2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px 22px}
.fua-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px}
.fua-item svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:#0e7a6d;fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:1px}
.fua-item span{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;color:#0a0c2e;line-height:1.4}

.fua-art{position:relative;height:100%;min-height:220px;border-radius:14px;background:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 30% 20%, rgba(13,158,158,.1), transparent 60%),#eef3f4;display:grid;place-items:center;overflow:hidden}
.fua-art svg{width:70%;height:70%;stroke:#0e7a6d;fill:none;stroke-width:1.2}

.fua-cta{margin-top:22px;background:#e9f3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:24px 30px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.fua-cta-icon{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;flex:0 0 auto}
.fua-cta-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:#0e7a6d;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8}
.fua-cta-text{flex:1;min-width:260px}
.fua-cta-text h4{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 6px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-cta-text p{margin:0;font-size:13.5px;color:#55607a;line-height:1.6;max-width:60ch}
.fua-cta-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#0e7a6d;color:#fff;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:13px 22px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;flex:0 0 auto}
.fua-cta-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:#fff;fill:none;stroke-width:2.4}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .fua-body{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fua-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fua-art{display:none}
  .fua-grid2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* section block 3 */
.fua-wrap{padding:56px 40px 60px;max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto}
.fua-head{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:32px}
.fua-kicker{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0e7a6d;margin:0 0 12px}
.fua-head h2{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 16px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-head p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.75;color:#55607a;margin:0 0 14px}

.fua-body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.65fr 1.35fr;gap:20px;align-items:stretch}
.fua-tabs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.fua-tab{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(10,12,46,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s}
.fua-tab b{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;color:#0e7a6d;width:22px;flex:0 0 auto}
.fua-tab span{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-tab.active{background:#0a0c2e;border-color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-tab.active b{color:#67e8f9}
.fua-tab.active span{color:#fff}

.fua-panel{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:32px 34px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .8fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(10,12,46,.05)}
.fua-panel h3{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:24px;margin:0 0 10px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-rule{width:40px;height:3px;background:#0e7a6d;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:2px}
.fua-panel p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#55607a;margin:0 0 20px;max-width:44ch}
.fua-grid2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px 22px}
.fua-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px}
.fua-item svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:#0e7a6d;fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:1px}
.fua-item span{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;color:#0a0c2e;line-height:1.4}

.fua-art{position:relative;height:100%;min-height:220px;border-radius:14px;background:#eef3f4;overflow:hidden}
.fua-art img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:opacity .3s}

.fua-cta{margin-top:22px;background:#e9f3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:24px 30px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.fua-cta-icon{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;flex:0 0 auto}
.fua-cta-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:#0e7a6d;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8}
.fua-cta-text{flex:1;min-width:260px}
.fua-cta-text h4{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 6px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-cta-text p{margin:0;font-size:13.5px;color:#55607a;line-height:1.6;max-width:60ch}
.fua-cta-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#0e7a6d;color:#fff;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:13px 22px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;flex:0 0 auto}
.fua-cta-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:#fff;fill:none;stroke-width:2.4}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .fua-body{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fua-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fua-art{display:none}
  .fua-grid2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* section block 4 */
.lc-section{background: #d4e9fc;}
  .ap20-wrap{background: #090f32;}
 
  .fua-section{background: #78cde5;
  }  
.fua-wrap{padding:56px 40px 60px;max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto}
.fua-head{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:32px}
.fua-kicker{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0e7a6d;margin:0 0 12px}
.fua-head h2{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 16px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-head p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.75;color:#55607a !important;margin:0 0 14px}

.fua-body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.65fr 1.35fr;gap:20px;align-items:stretch}
.fua-tabs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.fua-tab{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(10,12,46,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s}
.fua-tab b{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;color:#0e7a6d;width:22px;flex:0 0 auto}
.fua-tab span{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-tab.active{background:#0a0c2e;border-color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-tab.active b{color:#67e8f9}
.fua-tab.active span{color:#fff}

.fua-panel{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:32px 34px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .8fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(10,12,46,.05)}
.fua-panel h3{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:24px;margin:0 0 10px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-rule{width:40px;height:3px;background:#0e7a6d;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:2px}
.fua-panel p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#55607a;margin:0 0 20px;max-width:44ch}
.fua-grid2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px 22px}
.fua-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px}
.fua-item svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:#0e7a6d;fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:1px}
.fua-item span{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;color:#0a0c2e;line-height:1.4}

.fua-art{position:relative;height:100%;min-height:220px;border-radius:14px;background:#eef3f4;overflow:hidden}
.fua-art img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:opacity .3s}

.fua-cta{margin-top:22px;background:#e9f3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:24px 30px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.fua-cta-icon{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;flex:0 0 auto}
.fua-cta-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:#0e7a6d;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8}
.fua-cta-text{flex:1;min-width:260px}
.fua-cta-text h4{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 6px;color:#0a0c2e}
.fua-cta-text p{margin:0;font-size:13.5px;color:#55607a !important;line-height:1.6;max-width:60ch}
.fua-cta-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#0e7a6d;color:#fff;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:13px 22px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;flex:0 0 auto}
.fua-cta-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:#fff;fill:none;stroke-width:2.4}
.fh-footer-main{}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .fua-body{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fua-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fua-art{display:none}
  .fua-grid2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* section block 5 */
*{box-sizing:border-box}
body{margin:0;font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif;background:#fff;color:#0a0c2e}
.ap20-wrap{padding:64px 40px 90px}
.ap20-head{text-align:center;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 48px}
.ap20-kicker{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#55607a;margin:0 0 10px}
.ap20-head h2{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 14px;color: fff;}
.ap20-head p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#55607a;margin:0}

.ap20-tabs{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:0;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,12,46,.1)}
.ap20-tab{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:none;border:0;border-bottom:3px solid transparent;padding:0 26px 16px;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#8892a6;cursor:pointer;transition:color .25s}
.ap20-tab svg{width:19px;height:19px;stroke:#8892a6;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;transition:stroke .25s}
.ap20-tab.active{color:#fff;border-color:#0d9e9e}
.ap20-tab.active svg{stroke:#0d9e9e}

.ap20-body{max-width:1100px;margin:36px auto 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:32px}
.ap20-card{position:relative;overflow:clip;border-radius:16px;padding:32px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;min-height:340px;background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-color:#0e2740}
.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:20px;margin:0 0 12px;color:#fff}
.ap20-card p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(226,232,240,.88);margin:0 0 22px;max-width:32ch}

/* >>> Photo placeholders — swap per active tab <<< */
.ap20-card.tab-engineering {
    background-image: url('/assets/images/facilities/01.jpg');
}

.ap20-card.tab-utilities {
    background-image: url('/assets/images/facilities/02.jpg');
}

.ap20-card.tab-automation {
    background-image: url('/assets/images/facilities/03.jpg');
}

.ap20-card.tab-lifecycle {
    background-image: url('/assets/images/facilities/04.jpg');
}
.ap20-btn{align-self:flex-start;background:linear-gradient(100deg,#0d9e9e,#3dbb8e);color:#04121a;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;padding:11px 22px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none}

.ap20-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px 32px}
.ap20-item{display:flex;gap:14px}
.ap20-item svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:#0d9e9e;fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:2px}
.ap20-item h4{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15.5px;margin:0 0 6px;color: white;}
.ap20-item p{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#55607a;margin:0}

@media (max-width:860px){
  .ap20-body{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ap20-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ap20-tabs{flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;gap:6px}
  .ap20-tab{padding:0 14px 12px;font-size:13px}
  .ap20-head h2{font-size:28px}
}

/* section block 6 */
/* ---------- CQV request form ---------- */
.req{padding:clamp(4rem,8vw,6.5rem) 0;background:radial-gradient(60% 60% at 100% 0%,rgba(13,158,158,.08),transparent 60%),var(--mint)}
.req-card{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);background:#fff;border-radius:26px;overflow:clip;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(10,12,46,.14)}
.req-side{position:relative;padding:clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.4rem);background:var(--navy);color:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.req-side::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(70% 60% at 15% 0%,rgba(13,158,158,.35),transparent 60%),radial-gradient(60% 50% at 100% 100%,rgba(143,209,106,.22),transparent 65%)}
.req-side>*{position:relative}
.req-side .kicker{color:var(--bright);font-size:13px;}
.req-side .kicker::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--bright),var(--sage));font-size:13px;}
.req-side h2{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;color: #fff; font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.3rem);line-height:1.18;margin:0 0 1rem}
.req-side p{color:rgba(226,232,240,.88);line-height:1.75;font-size:.98rem;margin:0 0 1.8rem}
.req-side p strong{color:#fff}
.req-stats{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:1.4rem 0 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(248,250,252,.14);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.1rem 1rem}
.req-stats li{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.15rem}
.req-stats b{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1}
.req-stats span{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(203,213,225,.8)}
.req-form{padding:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.2rem)}
.req-form h3{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--navy);margin:0 0 1.4rem}
.req-row2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem}
.req-field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.req-field label{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--navy)}
.req-field input,.req-field select,.req-field textarea{font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--navy);background:var(--mint);border:1.5px solid transparent;border-radius:12px;padding:.78rem .95rem;width:100%;outline:none;transition:border-color .25s var(--ease),background .25s}
.req-field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:96px;line-height:1.5}
.req-field select{appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;background-image:url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6" fill="none" stroke="%2355607a" stroke-width="2.2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/></svg>');background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right .9rem center;background-size:15px;padding-right:2.3rem}
.req-field input::placeholder,.req-field textarea::placeholder{color:#9099ab}
.req-field input:focus,.req-field select:focus,.req-field textarea:focus{background:#fff;border-color:var(--cyan)}
.req-consent{color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.6;margin:.2rem 0 1.3rem}
.req-consent a{color:var(--teal);text-decoration:underline}
.req-submit{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--cyan),var(--sage));color:#04121a;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:.94rem;padding:.9rem 1.9rem;border:0;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(13,158,158,.3);transition:transform .35s var(--spring),box-shadow .35s}
.req-submit:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.req-submit:disabled{opacity:.65;cursor:progress}
.req-success{margin-top:1rem;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;border-radius:12px;background:var(--mint);border:1px solid rgba(13,158,158,.3);color:var(--navy);font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem}

/* Validation & Compliance Lifecycle — compact section rhythm.
   Removes the shared .wrap padding that was stacking with each section's own
   padding while retaining a consistent, readable gap between sections. */
.avx-hero2-inner{padding-bottom:32px}
.qs-vo,
.qs-life,
.qs-vareas,
.qs-core,
.qs-vhelp,
.qs-vimpact{padding-top:75px!important;padding-bottom:55px!important}
.qs-vo>.wrap,
.qs-life>.wrap,
.qs-vareas>.wrap,
.qs-core>.wrap,
.qs-vhelp>.wrap,
.qs-vimpact>.wrap,
.cta>.wrap{padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0}
.cta{padding-top:42px!important;padding-bottom:42px!important}
.req-section>.wrap{padding-top:38px;padding-bottom:38px}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .avx-hero2-inner{padding-bottom:24px}
  .qs-vo,
  .qs-life,
  .qs-vareas,
  .qs-core,
  .qs-vhelp,
  .qs-vimpact{padding-top:28px!important;padding-bottom:28px!important}
  .cta{padding-top:34px!important;padding-bottom:34px!important}
  .req-section>.wrap{padding-top:28px;padding-bottom:28px}
}
   
   @media(max-width:860px){.req-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}.req-row2{grid-template-columns:1fr}.req-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}


/* ===== Extracted from inline <style> blocks in validation-compliance-lifecycle.html on consolidation pass ===== */

/* --- inline block 1 --- */


/* --- inline block 2 --- */
/* Validation Overview section only — all selectors are scoped under .qs-vo */
.qs-vo{position:relative;padding:clamp(44px,5vw,70px) 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#f5f8f7 100%);color:#0a0c2e;overflow:hidden}
.qs-vo::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:430px;height:430px;left:-290px;bottom:-300px;border:92px solid rgba(13,158,158,.04);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}
.qs-vo .wrap{position:relative}
.qs-vo-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(420px,1.08fr);gap:clamp(44px,6vw,86px);align-items:center}
.qs-vo-copy{padding:8px 0}
.qs-vo-kicker{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin:0 0 19px;color:#67a83d;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.19em;text-transform:uppercase}
/*.qs-vo-kicker::before{content:"";width:34px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:#0d9e9e}*/
.qs-vo h2{max-width:17ch;margin:0;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(34px,4.2vw,54px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1.06}
.qs-vo-copy>p:not(.qs-vo-kicker){max-width:65ch;margin:30px 0 0;color:#55607a;font-size:14px;line-height:1.82}
.qs-vo-copy>p+p{margin-top:20px}
.qs-vo-visual{position:relative;min-height:clamp(430px,43vw,570px);margin:0;background:#0a0c2e;clip-path:polygon(4% 0,100% 0,100% 96%,96% 100%,0 100%,0 4%);overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.qs-vo-visual::after{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:1;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(7,9,25,.02) 45%,rgba(7,9,25,.7) 100%);pointer-events:none}
.qs-vo-visual img{width:100%;height:100%;position:absolute;inset:0;display:block;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}
.qs-vo-visual:hover img{transform:scale(1.025)}
.qs-vo-scale{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:20px;top:42px;width:15px;height:220px;background:repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,.82) 0 2px,transparent 2px 20px);opacity:.8}
.qs-vo-status{position:absolute;z-index:3;top:22px;right:22px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:0;padding:11px 15px;border-radius:3px;background:rgba(10,12,46,.92);box-shadow:0 12px 26px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.65);color:#fff;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase}
.qs-vo-status span{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:#8fd16a;box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(143,209,106,.18)}
.qs-vo-label{position:absolute;z-index:3;left:30px;bottom:28px;display:grid;gap:7px;color:#fff}
.qs-vo-label strong{font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em;text-transform:capitalize}
.qs-vo-label span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:9px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .qs-vo-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qs-vo h2{max-width:20ch}
  .qs-vo-copy>p:not(.qs-vo-kicker){max-width:76ch}
  .qs-vo-visual{min-height:460px}
}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .qs-vo{padding:34px 0}
  .qs-vo-layout{gap:32px}
  .qs-vo h2{font-size:clamp(31px,10vw,40px)}
  .qs-vo-copy>p:not(.qs-vo-kicker){margin-top:22px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.75}
  .qs-vo-copy>p+p{margin-top:16px}
  .qs-vo-visual{min-height:340px;clip-path:polygon(7% 0,100% 0,100% 93%,93% 100%,0 100%,0 7%)}
  .qs-vo-scale{left:14px;top:36px;height:160px}
  .qs-vo-status{top:16px;right:14px;padding:9px 11px;font-size:9px}
  .qs-vo-label{left:22px;bottom:22px}
  .qs-vo-label strong{font-size:15px}
  .qs-vo-label span{font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.13em}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .qs-vo-visual img{transition:none}
}

/* --- inline block 3 --- */
/* Validation Lifecycle Coverage — reference-style tabbed detail layout.
   All selectors are scoped to .qs-life so other page sections are unaffected. */

.qs-life{position:relative;padding:clamp(38px,2vw,38px) 0;background:#f0f8ff;color:#0a0c2e;overflow:hidden}
.qs-life .wrap{position:relative;width:min(1240px,calc(100% - 3.5rem));margin:0 auto}
.qs-life-head{margin-bottom:clamp(24px,3vw,34px)}
.qs-life-kicker{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin:0 0 14px;color:#0e4d6e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase}
/*.qs-life-kicker::before{content:"";width:34px;height:2px;background:#67e8f9}*/
.qs-life h2{margin:0;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(32px,3.8vw,48px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1.08}
.qs-life-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(300px,.48fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:18px;align-items:stretch}
.qs-life-tabs{display:grid;gap:10px;align-content:start}
.qs-life-tab{appearance:none;width:100%;min-height:64px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:42px minmax(0,1fr);gap:12px;align-items:center;padding:14px 19px;border:1px solid rgba(10,12,46,.12);border-radius:13px;background:#fff;color:#0a0c2e;text-align:left;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.28;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 12px 26px -26px rgba(10,12,46,.65);transition:background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}
.qs-life-tab span{color:#0e7a6d;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em}
.qs-life-tab:hover{transform:translateX(4px);border-color:rgba(10,12,46,.28)}
.qs-life-tab[aria-selected="true"]{border-color:#0a0c2e;background:#0a0c2e;color:#fff}
.qs-life-tab[aria-selected="true"] span{color:#67e8f9}
.qs-life-tab:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(143,209,106,.8);outline-offset:3px}
.qs-life-details{min-width:0}
.qs-life-detail{min-height:434px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.08fr) minmax(260px,.82fr);gap:clamp(24px,3vw,38px);align-items:center;padding:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.72);border-radius:18px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 28px 58px -46px rgba(10,12,46,.48);animation:qs-life-in .38s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}
.qs-life-detail[hidden]{display:none}
@keyframes qs-life-in{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.qs-life-copy h3{max-width:21ch;margin:0;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(25px,2.5vw,34px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1.1}
.qs-life-copy h3::after{content:"";display:block;width:54px;height:3px;margin:17px 0 0;border-radius:3px;background:#0e7a6d}
.qs-life-copy>p{max-width:54ch;margin:18px 0 0;color:#55607a;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7}
.qs-life-points{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px 12px;margin:25px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none}
.qs-life-points li{position:relative;min-height:46px;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:10px 12px 10px 48px;border:1px solid #dceae4;border-radius:12px;background:#f3f9f6;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:750;line-height:1.32}
.qs-life-points li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:13px;top:50%;width:25px;height:25px;border-radius:50%;background:#0e7a6d;box-shadow:0 6px 14px -9px rgba(14,122,109,.9);transform:translateY(-50%)}
.qs-life-points li::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:22px;top:50%;width:5px;height:9px;border-right:2px solid #fff;border-bottom:2px solid #fff;transform:translateY(-62%) rotate(45deg)}
.qs-life-detail>img{width:100%;height:clamp(280px,28vw,350px);display:block;object-fit:cover;border-radius:14px;background:#0a0c2e}
.qs-life-callout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:70px minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:20px;align-items:center;margin-top:18px;padding:22px 28px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.65);border-radius:18px;background:#90d069;}
.qs-life-callout-icon{width:58px;height:58px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:#0e7a6d}
.qs-life-callout-icon svg{width:27px;height:27px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.qs-life-callout h3{margin:0;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;line-height:1.3}
.qs-life-callout p{max-width:74ch;margin:6px 0 0;color:#55607a;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55}
.qs-life-callout a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;min-height:48px;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:999px;background:#0e7a6d;color:#fff;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;transition:background .3s,transform .3s}
.qs-life-callout a:hover{background:#0a0c2e;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.qs-life-callout a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(10,12,46,.35);outline-offset:3px}

@media(max-width:1080px){
  .qs-life-layout{grid-template-columns:minmax(270px,.44fr) minmax(0,1fr)}
  .qs-life-detail{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qs-life-detail>img{height:210px}
  .qs-life-callout{grid-template-columns:58px 1fr}
  .qs-life-callout a{grid-column:2;justify-self:start}
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .qs-life-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qs-life-tabs{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .qs-life-detail{min-height:auto}
  .qs-life-detail>img{height:280px}
}

@media(max-width:580px){
  .qs-life{padding:28px 0}
  .qs-life .wrap{width:min(100% - 2rem,1240px)}
  .qs-life-tabs{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qs-life-tab:hover{transform:none}
  .qs-life-detail{padding:22px}
  .qs-life-points{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qs-life-detail>img{height:220px}
  .qs-life-callout{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:22px}
  .qs-life-callout a{grid-column:auto;justify-self:stretch}
  .qs-life-callout-icon{width:52px;height:52px}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .qs-life-tab,.qs-life-detail,.qs-life-callout a{transition:none;animation:none}
}

/* --- inline block 4 --- */
/* Core Areas We Support section only.
   The image URL assumes this CSS is added under assets/css/pages/. */
.qs-vareas{position:relative;padding:clamp(40px,4.5vw,60px) 0;background:#080a25;color:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.04),inset 0 -1px rgba(255,255,255,.04);overflow:hidden}
.qs-vareas::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(8,10,37,.96) 0%,rgba(8,10,37,.76) 52%,rgba(8,10,37,.9) 100%),url("../../images/validation/equipment-qualification.webp") center 46%/cover no-repeat;filter:saturate(.75) contrast(1.06);pointer-events:none}
.qs-vareas::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(103,232,249,.035),transparent 28%,rgba(8,10,37,.2));pointer-events:none}
.qs-vareas .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.qs-vareas-head{margin-bottom:clamp(30px,3.5vw,42px)}
.qs-vareas-kicker{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;margin:0 0 13px;color:#8fd16a;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.19em;text-transform:uppercase}
/*.qs-vareas-kicker::before{content:"";width:32px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:#67e8f9}*/
.qs-vareas h2{margin:0;color:#fff;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,50px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.038em;line-height:1.06}
.qs-vareas-track{overflow:visible;outline:none}
.qs-vareas-track:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(103,232,249,.5);outline-offset:8px;border-radius:10px}
.qs-vareas-grid{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,minmax(0,1fr));margin:0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);list-style:none}
.qs-vareas-grid::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-2px;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#67e8f9 0%,#0d9e9e 58%,#8fd16a 100%)}
.qs-vareas-grid li{position:relative;min-width:0;min-height:288px;padding:32px 18px 22px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025),rgba(255,255,255,0))}
.qs-vareas-grid li:last-child{border-right:0}
.qs-vareas-icon{width:50px;height:50px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:30px;border:1px solid rgba(103,232,249,.22);border-radius:12px;background:rgba(103,232,249,.075);color:#67e8f9}
.qs-vareas-icon svg{width:25px;height:25px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.qs-vareas-grid li:nth-child(even) .qs-vareas-icon{border-color:rgba(143,209,106,.23);background:rgba(143,209,106,.075);color:#8fd16a}
.qs-vareas-grid h3{margin:0;color:#fff;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.28}
.qs-vareas-grid p{margin:12px 0 0;color:rgba(226,232,240,.68);font-size:11.7px;line-height:1.65}
.qs-vareas-hint{display:none;margin:14px 0 0;color:#67e8f9;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-align:right;text-transform:uppercase}
.qs-vareas-hint span{margin-left:6px;font-size:15px}

@media(max-width:1100px){
  .qs-vareas-track{overflow-x:auto;padding-bottom:15px;scroll-snap-type:x proximity;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:#67e8f9 rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
  .qs-vareas-grid{width:max-content;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,230px)}
  .qs-vareas-grid li{scroll-snap-align:start}
  .qs-vareas-hint{display:block}
}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .qs-vareas{padding:32px 0}
  .qs-vareas-head{margin-bottom:28px}
  .qs-vareas h2{font-size:clamp(31px,10vw,40px)}
  .qs-vareas-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,255px)}
  .qs-vareas-grid li{min-height:270px;padding:29px 18px 21px}
}

/* --- inline block 5 --- */
/* Validation — How AVEX Helps, Option 02: Five Pillars.
   All selectors are scoped to .qs-vhelp so other page sections are unaffected. */

.qs-vhelp{position:relative;padding:clamp(36px,4vw,54px) 0;background:#05204a;color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.qs-vhelp::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:460px;height:460px;right:-280px;top:-300px;border:100px solid rgba(103,232,249,.045);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}
.qs-vhelp .wrap{position:relative;width:min(1240px,calc(100% - 3.5rem));margin:0 auto}
.qs-vhelp-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:clamp(30px,5vw,68px);align-items:end}
.qs-vhelp-kicker{margin:0 0 13px;color:#8fd16a;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase}
.qs-vhelp h2{max-width:13ch;margin:0;color:#fff;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(32px,3.8vw,48px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1.07}
.qs-vhelp-head>p{max-width:72ch;margin:0;color:rgba(226,232,240,.74);font-size:14px;line-height:1.75}
.qs-vhelp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin:clamp(28px,3vw,38px) 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none}
.qs-vhelp-grid li{position:relative;min-width:0;min-height:270px;padding:25px 20px 23px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);border-radius:14px;background:#fcfcfc;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),background .3s,border-color .3s}
.qs-vhelp-grid li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:4px;}
.qs-vhelp-grid li::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:120px;height:120px;right:-80px;bottom:-80px;border:24px solid rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}
.qs-vhelp-grid li:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(103,232,249,.35);background:#ffff;}
.qs-vhelp-icon{width:48px;height:48px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:3px;border:1px solid rgba(103,232,249,.18);border-radius:13px;background:rgba(103,232,249,.075);color:#67e8f9}
.qs-vhelp-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.qs-vhelp-grid li:nth-child(even) .qs-vhelp-icon{border-color:rgba(143,209,106,.2);background:rgba(143,209,106,.075);color:#8fd16a}
.qs-vhelp-grid h3{margin:19px 0 0;color:#060606;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.26}
.qs-vhelp-grid p{margin:11px 0 0;color:#000000;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.63}

@media(max-width:1000px){
  .qs-vhelp-head{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qs-vhelp h2{max-width:16ch}
  .qs-vhelp-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,220px);overflow-x:auto;padding-bottom:12px;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:#0d9e9e rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
}

@media(max-width:580px){
  .qs-vhelp{padding:28px 0}
  .qs-vhelp .wrap{width:min(100% - 2rem,1240px)}
  .qs-vhelp-grid li{min-height:255px}
  .qs-vhelp-grid li:hover{transform:none}
}

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

/* --- inline block 6 --- */
.qs-vimpact{position:relative;padding:clamp(40px,4.5vw,62px) 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#f4f8f7 100%);color:#0a0c2e;overflow:clip}
.qs-vimpact-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(300px,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:clamp(45px,7vw,100px);align-items:start}
.qs-vimpact-head{position:sticky;top:105px}
.qs-vimpact-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-vimpact-kicker::before{content:"";width:31px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:#67a83d}*/
.qs-vimpact h2{margin:0;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,50px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1.05}
.qs-vimpact-lede{max-width:76ch;margin:24px 0 0;color:#55607a;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.75}
.qs-vimpact-outcomes>h3{margin:0 0 20px;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase}
.qs-vimpact-outcomes ul{display:grid;gap:0;margin:0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(10,12,46,.12);list-style:none}
.qs-vimpact-outcomes li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:56px minmax(0,1fr);gap:18px;align-items:center;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,12,46,.12)}
.qs-vimpact-icon{width:46px;height:46px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;background:#0a0c2e;color:#67e8f9}
.qs-vimpact-icon svg{width:25px;height:25px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.qs-vimpact-outcomes li:nth-child(even) .qs-vimpact-icon{background:#0e7a6d;color:#fff}
.qs-vimpact-outcomes li:last-child .qs-vimpact-icon{background:#67a83d;color:#fff}
.qs-vimpact-outcomes h4{margin:0;color:#0a0c2e;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.25}
.qs-vimpact-outcomes p{margin:9px 0 0;color:#55607a;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.6}
@media(max-width:850px){.qs-vimpact-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}.qs-vimpact-head{position:relative;top:auto}.qs-vimpact-lede{max-width:80ch}}
@media(max-width:620px){.qs-vimpact{padding:32px 0}.qs-vimpact h2{font-size:clamp(31px,10vw,40px)}.qs-vimpact-layout{gap:30px}.qs-vimpact-outcomes li{grid-template-columns:50px minmax(0,1fr);gap:14px;padding:18px 0}.qs-vimpact-icon{width:44px;height:44px}.qs-vimpact-outcomes h4{font-size:16px}}