/* Quantalec Capital — Energi home-02 integration overlay */

:root {
    --qc-midnight: #0a1628;
    --qc-teal: #00bfa5;
    --qc-gold: #e9b840;
    --qc-green: #2ec97c;
    --qc-blue: #4fc3f7;
    --qc-alert: #f4a01e;
    --qc-danger: #e04b3a;
    --qc-ink: #243047;
    --qc-mist: #5b6b85;
    --qc-faint: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06);
    --qc-line: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12);
    --qc-ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --font-headings: 'DM Sans', 'Syne', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    --font-ui: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    --font-now: 'Now', sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    html {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
}

body.qc-energi {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--qc-ink);
    background: #fff;
}

body.qc-energi h1,
body.qc-energi h2,
body.qc-energi h3,
body.qc-energi h4,
body.qc-energi h5,
body.qc-energi h6,
body.qc-energi blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
}

body.qc-energi:not(.qc-home):not(.qc-page) h1,
body.qc-energi:not(.qc-home):not(.qc-page) h2,
body.qc-energi:not(.qc-home):not(.qc-page) h3,
body.qc-energi:not(.qc-home):not(.qc-page) h4,
body.qc-energi:not(.qc-home):not(.qc-page) h5,
body.qc-energi:not(.qc-home):not(.qc-page) h6,
body.qc-energi:not(.qc-home):not(.qc-page) blockquote {
    color: #0a0a0a;
}

/* Inner-page hero headings stay white (Energi about style) */
body.qc-page .qc-energi-hero h1,
body.qc-page .qc-energi-hero .qodef-m-title,
body.qc-page .qc-energi-hero .qodef-m-title span,
body.qc-page .qc-energi-hero__subtitle,
body.qc-page .qc-energi-hero__lead,
body.qc-page .qc-energi-hero__eyebrow {
    color: #fff;
}

body.qc-page .qc-energi-hero__subtitle,
body.qc-page .qc-energi-hero__lead {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

body.qc-page .qc-energi-hero__eyebrow {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    body.qc-energi h1 {
        font-size: 50px;
    }
}

body.qc-energi ::selection {
    background: var(--qc-teal);
    color: #04211c;
}

body.qc-energi a {
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

body.qc-energi a.qc-btn,
body.qc-energi a.qc-btn--teal,
body.qc-energi a.qc-btn--outline,
body.qc-energi a.qc-btn--light,
body.qc-energi a.qc-btn--ghost-light,
body.qc-energi a.qc-nav-login {
    color: inherit;
}

body.qc-energi a:hover:not(.qc-btn):not(.qc-link):not(.qc-nav-login):not(.qc-mbtn) {
    color: #009e89;
}

.qc-mono,
[data-mono] {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* SITE HEADER — transparent over hero, solid clone on scroll */
/* --------------------------------- */

body.qc-home .site-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    body.qc-home .site-header .site-title {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    body.qc-home .site-header .site-description {
        display: none;
    }

    body.qc-home .site-header .site-branding-center {
        max-width: 14rem;
    }

    body.qc-home .site-header .site-title-text {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    body.qc-home .site-header.clone .site-title-text {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    body.qc-home .site-header .site-title {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

body.qc-home .site-header .site-title a {
    color: #fff;
}

body.qc-home .site-header .site-description {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

body.qc-home .nav-menu {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    body.qc-home .nav-menu > ul {
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 500;
    }
    body.qc-home .nav-menu ul ul {
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 600;
    }
}

body.qc-home .nav-menu > ul > li > a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

body.qc-home .nav-menu > ul > li > a:hover,
body.qc-home .nav-menu > ul > li.current-menu-item > a,
body.qc-home .nav-menu > ul > li.has-submenu:hover > a {
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

body.qc-home .nav-menu ul ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

/* hover badge (is-menu-hover-badge) — teal tint */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    body.qc-home html.loaded .nav-menu ul li a .link-text:before,
    body.qc-home .nav-menu li.has-submenu:hover > a .link-text:before {
        background-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.16);
        border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.16);
    }
}

body.qc-home .site-header.clone {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--qc-line);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.1);
}

body.qc-home .site-header.clone .site-title a {
    color: var(--qc-midnight);
}

body.qc-home .site-header.clone .site-description {
    color: var(--qc-mist);
}

body.qc-home .site-header.clone .nav-menu > ul > li > a {
    color: #33415c;
}

body.qc-home .site-header.clone .nav-menu > ul > li > a:hover,
body.qc-home .site-header.clone .nav-menu > ul > li.current-menu-item > a {
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-nav-cta {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: 32px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
    background: var(--qc-teal);
    color: #04211c;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    border-radius: 80px;
    transition: background 0.3s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--qc-gold);
    color: #2a2008;
}

/* Desktop header login — pinned to the far right, separate from centered nav */
.qc-nav-actions {
    display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    /* Keep transparent header mask from eating clicks */
    body.qc-energi .site-header .header-wrap:before {
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Floated hero/main must stay under the header so it cannot steal clicks.
       Do NOT target .clone — sticky header requires position:fixed on the clone. */
    body.qc-energi .site-header:not(.clone) {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1000;
    }

    body.qc-energi .site-header.clone {
        z-index: 1100;
    }

    body.qc-energi .site-header + .site-main {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Full-width nav layer was intercepting clicks meant for the login control */
    body.qc-energi .site-navigation {
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    body.qc-energi .site-navigation .nav-menu a,
    body.qc-energi .site-navigation .menu-toggle,
    body.qc-energi .site-navigation .qc-nav-actions,
    body.qc-energi .site-navigation .qc-nav-actions a {
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    body.qc-energi .site-branding {
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    body.qc-energi .site-branding a {
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    body.qc-energi .qc-nav-actions {
        display: flex;
    }

    body.qc-energi .site-header .header-wrap-inner {
        position: relative;
    }

    body.qc-energi .site-navigation .layout-medium {
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    body.qc-energi .site-navigation .nav-menu {
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }

    body.qc-energi .qc-nav-actions {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        right: clamp(1.25rem, 2.8vw, 2.25rem);
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        z-index: 1200;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        line-height: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    body.qc-energi a.qc-nav-login {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
        line-height: 1;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 0;
        border-radius: 999px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        color: #fff;
        font-family: var(--font-ui, 'Jost', sans-serif);
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.02em;
        text-decoration: none;
        white-space: nowrap;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        cursor: pointer;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1201;
        transition:
            background 0.25s ease,
            border-color 0.25s ease,
            color 0.25s ease,
            transform 0.25s ease,
            box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    body.qc-energi a.qc-nav-login:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
        color: #fff;
        transform: translateY(-1px);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    }

    body.qc-page .site-header.clone a.qc-nav-login,
    body.qc-home .site-header.clone a.qc-nav-login {
        border-color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.15);
        background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
        color: var(--qc-midnight, #0a1628);
    }

    body.qc-page .site-header.clone a.qc-nav-login:hover,
    body.qc-home .site-header.clone a.qc-nav-login:hover {
        border-color: var(--qc-teal, #00bfa5);
        color: var(--qc-teal, #00bfa5);
        background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.08);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.12);
    }
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* HERO — Prime Slider skin-general, Quantalec accent (§22.1) */
/* --------------------------------- */

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-title-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-now);
    font-size: clamp(42px, 7vw, 92px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: #fff;
}

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-ps-sub-title {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--qc-teal);
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-slider-excerpt p {
    max-width: 36rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-social-icon a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-social-icon a:hover {
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

body.qc-home .bdt-scroll-down-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 4;
}

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-slide-btn {
    border-color: var(--qc-teal);
    color: #fff;
}

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-slide-btn:hover {
    background: var(--qc-teal);
    border-color: var(--qc-teal);
    color: #04211c;
}

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-slide-btn-icon svg * {
    stroke: var(--qc-teal);
}

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-slide-btn:hover .bdt-slide-btn-icon svg * {
    stroke: #04211c;
}

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-slideshow-nav li a {
    border-color: var(--qc-teal);
}

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-slideshow-nav li.bdt-active a,
body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-slideshow-nav li a:hover {
    background: var(--qc-teal);
}

body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-prime-slider-previous,
body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-prime-slider-next {
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

body.qc-home .bdt-scroll-down {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

body.qc-home .bdt-scroll-down:hover {
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* SECTION SCAFFOLDING */
/* --------------------------------- */

.qc-section {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 6.5rem 2rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.qc-dark {
    background: var(--qc-midnight);
    color: #fff;
}

.qc-dark .qc-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.qc-dark .qc-lede {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.qc-kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-kicker::before {
    content: '';
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background: currentColor;
}

.qc-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    color: var(--qc-midnight);
    line-height: 1.12;
}

.qc-title-lg {
    margin: 0.9rem 0 1rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem);
}

.qc-lede {
    color: var(--qc-mist);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    max-width: 44rem;
}

.qc-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--qc-teal);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.qc-link:hover {
    color: var(--qc-gold);
}

.qc-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.55rem;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    border-radius: 80px;
    transition: background 0.3s var(--qc-ease), color 0.3s var(--qc-ease), border-color 0.3s var(--qc-ease);
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* ASSURANCE STRIP — four hairline items (§22.1) */
/* --------------------------------- */

.qc-assurance {
    background: var(--qc-midnight);
}

.qc-assurance-inner {
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2.6rem 1.25rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.qc-assure-item {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    padding: 0.2rem 1.4rem;
}

.qc-assure-item:first-child {
    border-left: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.qc-assure-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-assure-text {
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .qc-assurance-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.4rem 0;
    }
    .qc-assure-item:nth-child(3) {
        border-left: 0;
        padding-left: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .qc-assurance-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .qc-assure-item,
    .qc-assure-item:first-child,
    .qc-assure-item:nth-child(3) {
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
        padding-left: 1.4rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* SECTORS — three editorial columns (§22.1 / §13) */
/* --------------------------------- */

.qc-sectors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.6rem;
    margin-top: 2.4rem;
}

.qc-sector {
    display: block;
    border: 1px solid var(--qc-line);
    padding: 1.9rem 1.7rem;
    background: #fff;
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s var(--qc-ease), transform 0.3s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-sector:hover {
    border-color: var(--qc-teal);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.qc-sector-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.12);
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-sector h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--qc-midnight);
}

.qc-sector p {
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--qc-mist);
}

.qc-spec-line {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-sector .qc-link {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.qc-footnote {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--qc-mist);
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* PROCESS RAIL — four steps (§22.7) */
/* --------------------------------- */

.qc-process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.4rem;
}

.qc-step {
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
    padding-top: 1.3rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-step:hover {
    border-top-color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-step-no {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-step h3 {
    margin: 0.55rem 0 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--qc-midnight);
}

.qc-step p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--qc-mist);
}

.qc-step-time {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    background: var(--qc-faint);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--qc-ink);
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* DISTRIBUTION RECORD — ledger (§22.8) */
/* --------------------------------- */

.qc-record {
    background: #f4f6fa;
}

.qc-record-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
}

.qc-ledger {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.qc-ledger thead th {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--qc-midnight);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.qc-ledger tbody td {
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--qc-line);
    color: var(--qc-ink);
}

.qc-ledger tbody tr:hover {
    background: var(--qc-faint);
}

.qc-ledger .qc-cell-num {
    text-align: right;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.qc-ledger .qc-cell-muted {
    color: var(--qc-mist);
}

.qc-status {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--qc-green);
}

.qc-status-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--qc-green);
    animation: qc-pulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes qc-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.35; }
}

.qc-empty {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.28);
    background: #fff;
}

.qc-empty-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.1);
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-empty p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--qc-ink);
}

.qc-empty .qc-empty-note {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--qc-mist);
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* GOVERNANCE BAND — artifact chips */
/* --------------------------------- */

.qc-govern-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    gap: 3.4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.qc-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

.qc-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s var(--qc-ease), color 0.3s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--qc-teal);
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-chip-no {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* FOOTER — redesigned sitewide */
/* --------------------------------- */

body.qc-home .qc-site-footer {
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* RESPONSIVE */
/* --------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .qc-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
    .qc-govern-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.2rem;
    }
    .qc-sectors-grid,
    .qc-process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .qc-footer-grid,
    .qc-sectors-grid,
    .qc-process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .qc-section {
        padding-top: 4.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* MOBILE — native Energi toggle + menu */
/* --------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .qc-nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) and (min-width: 992px) {
    body.qc-home .nav-menu ul li {
        margin: 0 0.2vw;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    html.is-menu-toggled-on body.qc-home .site-header,
    html.is-menu-toggled-on body.qc-home .site-header.clone {
        background: #fff;
    }
    body.qc-home .site-header .site-branding {
        left: 16px;
    }
    body.qc-home .site-header .nav-menu ul li a {
        color: var(--qc-ink);
    }
    body.qc-home .site-header.clone .nav-menu ul li a {
        color: var(--qc-ink);
    }
    body.qc-home .site-header .nav-menu ul li a:hover {
        color: var(--qc-teal);
    }
    body.qc-home .site-header .nav-menu ul ul li a:hover {
        color: var(--qc-teal);
    }

    /* Hero — full-bleed image; content centred with near full-width copy */
    body.qc-home .elementor-14 .elementor-element-59ca6c55,
    body.qc-home .elementor-14 .elementor-element-745ecb8d,
    body.qc-home .elementor-element-723ab82,
    body.qc-home .elementor-element-723ab82 .elementor-widget-container {
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    body.qc-home #bdt-723ab82,
    body.qc-home #bdt-723ab82 .bdt-slideshow,
    body.qc-home #bdt-723ab82 .bdt-slideshow-items,
    body.qc-home #bdt-723ab82 .bdt-slideshow-item {
        min-height: 100svh !important;
        height: 100svh;
    }

    body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-prime-slider-wrapper {
        width: calc(100% - 2.5rem);
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0 1.25rem;
        padding: 0;
    }

    body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-prime-slider-content,
    body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-prime-slider-desc {
        width: 100%;
    }

    body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-slider-excerpt,
    body.qc-home .bdt-prime-slider-skin-general .bdt-slider-excerpt p {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------- */
/* HOMEPAGE V2 — premium sections */
/* --------------------------------- */

[x-cloak] {
    display: none !important;
}

.qc-home-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.qc-premium {
    isolation: isolate;
}

.qc-premium__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.qc-premium__bg--grid {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.qc-premium__bg--mesh {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 10% 20%, rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.08), transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 90% 80%, rgba(233, 184, 64, 0.06), transparent 50%);
}

.qc-premium__bg--aurora {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 20% 0%, rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.15), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 80% 100%, rgba(79, 195, 247, 0.1), transparent 55%);
}

.qc-premium .qc-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.qc-title-xl {
    margin: 0.85rem 0 1.1rem;
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.5vw, 3.15rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
}

.qc-title--light {
    color: #fff;
}

.qc-kicker--light {
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-lede--premium {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--qc-ink);
}

.qc-btn--outline {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--qc-midnight);
    border: 1px solid var(--qc-line);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.qc-btn--outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--qc-teal);
    color: var(--qc-teal);
    background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.06);
}

/* WHO WE ARE — editorial collage */
.qc-home-about {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.qc-about-premium {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.qc-about-premium__media {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 28rem;
}

.qc-about-premium__frame {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.14);
}

.qc-about-premium__frame--main {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    width: 78%;
}

.qc-about-premium__frame--accent {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1.5rem;
    width: 52%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
    border: 6px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.18);
}

.qc-about-premium__glow {
    position: absolute;
    left: 10%;
    top: 15%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 60%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.2), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    animation: qc-glow-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes qc-glow-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); }
}

/* SECTORS — keep existing showcase styles */
.qc-home-sectors {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7f9fc 0%, #fff 100%);
}

.qc-section-head {
    max-width: 44rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.qc-media-frame {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--qc-midnight);
}

.qc-media-frame--wide {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.qc-media-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-media-frame:hover .qc-media-img,
.qc-insights-premium__frame:hover .qc-media-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.qc-media-shine {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent 45%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.qc-sector-showcase {
    border: 1px solid var(--qc-line);
    border-radius: 1.35rem;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.qc-sector-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--qc-line);
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.02);
}

.qc-sector-tab {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 9rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--qc-mist);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-sector-tab:hover,
.qc-sector-tab.is-active {
    color: var(--qc-midnight);
    background: #fff;
    border-color: var(--qc-line);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06);
}

.qc-sector-tab.is-active {
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-sector-panel {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.qc-sector-panel__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.qc-sector-panel__copy h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--qc-midnight);
}

.qc-sector-panel__copy p {
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--qc-mist);
}

.qc-sector-panel__copy .qc-link {
    margin-top: 1.15rem;
}

/* OUR APPROACH — interactive split */
.qc-home-approach {
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.qc-approach-premium__header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.qc-approach-premium__layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.qc-approach-premium__visual {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 26rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12);
}

.qc-approach-premium__slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.qc-approach-premium__slide .qc-media-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.qc-approach-premium__slide-no {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.25rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.qc-approach-premium__steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.qc-approach-step {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--qc-line);
    border-radius: 1.15rem;
    background: #fff;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.35s var(--qc-ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--qc-ease), transform 0.35s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-approach-step:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.35);
}

.qc-approach-step.is-active {
    border-color: var(--qc-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.12);
}

.qc-approach-step__index {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--qc-teal);
    padding-top: 0.2rem;
}

.qc-approach-step__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.qc-approach-step__content strong {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--qc-midnight);
}

.qc-approach-step__content span {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    color: var(--qc-mist);
}

.qc-approach-step__bar {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--qc-teal);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-approach-step.is-active .qc-approach-step__bar {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.qc-fade-enter { transition: opacity 0.5s var(--qc-ease), transform 0.5s var(--qc-ease); }
.qc-fade-enter-start { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.04); }
.qc-fade-enter-end { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* STRATEGIES — interactive card rail */
.qc-home-strategies {
    background: var(--qc-midnight);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.qc-strategies-premium__intro .qc-kicker,
.qc-strategies-premium__intro .qc-title,
.qc-strategies-premium__intro .qc-lede {
    color: #fff;
}

.qc-strategies-premium__intro .qc-lede {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.qc-strategies-premium {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.qc-strategies-premium__cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.qc-strategy-card {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 5.5rem;
    border-radius: 1.15rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: min-height 0.45s var(--qc-ease), border-color 0.35s var(--qc-ease), transform 0.35s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-strategy-card.is-active {
    min-height: 11rem;
    border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.45);
    transform: translateX(-6px);
}

.qc-strategy-card__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-strategy-card.is-active .qc-strategy-card__bg {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.qc-strategy-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.94) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.82) 55%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.65) 100%);
    transition: background 0.4s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-strategy-card.is-active .qc-strategy-card__overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.55) 100%);
}

.qc-strategy-card__body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.qc-strategy-card__index {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-strategy-card__body h3 {
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.qc-strategy-card__body p {
    margin-top: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
    max-width: 36rem;
}

.qc-btn--teal {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--qc-teal);
    color: #04211c !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--qc-teal);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.qc-btn--teal:hover {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: #fff;
    color: var(--qc-midnight) !important;
}

/* WHY — light auto-slider (contrasts with dark strategies rail) */
.qc-home-why {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #f6f8fb;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    padding: 2rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.qc-why-slider__header {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.qc-why-slider {
    position: relative;
}

.qc-why-slider__viewport {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.1);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
}

.qc-why-slider__track {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.qc-why-slider__slide {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: #fff;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.qc-why-slider__media {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--qc-midnight);
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    min-height: 12rem;
}

.qc-why-slider__media img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.qc-why-slider__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.qc-why-slider__copy {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    background: #fff;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .qc-why-slider__slide {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-areas: "copy media";
        grid-template-rows: minmax(22rem, auto);
        align-items: stretch;
        min-height: 22rem;
    }

    .qc-why-slider__media {
        grid-area: media;
        aspect-ratio: unset;
        min-height: 22rem;
        height: 100%;
        align-self: stretch;
    }

    .qc-why-slider__copy {
        grid-area: copy;
        padding: 2.5rem 2.75rem;
        min-height: 22rem;
    }

    .qc-why-slider__media img {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center;
    }
}

.qc-why-slider__copy h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--qc-midnight) !important;
}

.qc-why-slider__copy p {
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.72) !important;
    max-width: 34rem;
}

.qc-why-slider__footer {
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
}

.qc-why-slider__progress {
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
    border-radius: 999px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.qc-why-slider__progress-bar {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--qc-teal), #4fc3f7);
    border-radius: inherit;
    transition: width 0.05s linear;
}

.qc-why-slider__controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.qc-why-slider__arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 2.5rem;
    height: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--qc-midnight);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.qc-why-slider__arrow:hover {
    border-color: var(--qc-teal);
    color: var(--qc-teal);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.qc-why-slider__dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.qc-why-slider__dot {
    width: 0.55rem;
    height: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.18);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: width 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.qc-why-slider__dot.is-active {
    width: 1.75rem;
    background: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-why-slider__dot:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.55);
}

/* INSIGHTS — asymmetric editorial */
.qc-home-insights {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.qc-insights-premium {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.qc-insights-premium__frame {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12);
}

.qc-insights-premium__float {
    position: absolute;
    right: -1rem;
    bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.qc-insights-premium__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--qc-line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--qc-midnight);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.1);
    animation: qc-tag-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.qc-insights-premium__tag:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.qc-insights-premium__tag:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1s; }

@keyframes qc-tag-float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

.qc-insights-premium__visual {
    position: relative;
}

.qc-insights-premium__empty {
    margin: 1.75rem 0;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.08), rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.03));
    border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.qc-insights-premium__empty-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 2.5rem;
    height: 2.5rem;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 0.65rem;
    background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.12);
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-insights-premium__empty p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--qc-mist);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* CTA — split premium */
.qc-home-cta {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 32rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.qc-home-cta__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.03);
    transition: transform 10s ease;
}

.qc-home-cta:hover .qc-home-cta__bg {
    transform: scale(1.09);
}

.qc-home-cta__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.94) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.78) 50%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.55) 100%);
}

.qc-home-cta__mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.15), transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.qc-home-cta__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-top: 5.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.qc-cta-premium {
    display: block;
    max-width: 40rem;
}

.qc-lede--light {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.qc-cta-premium__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.qc-btn--light {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--qc-midnight);
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.qc-btn--light:hover {
    background: var(--qc-teal);
    border-color: var(--qc-teal);
    color: #04211c;
}

.qc-btn--glow {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.4);
    animation: qc-btn-glow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes qc-btn-glow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.35); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(0, 191, 165, 0); }
}

.qc-btn--ghost-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.qc-btn--ghost-light:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.qc-home-cta__note {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.qc-cta-premium__panel {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.qc-cta-premium__panel-inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 20rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.qc-cta-premium__label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-cta-premium__email {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.65rem;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--qc-ease);
}

.qc-cta-premium__email:hover {
    color: var(--qc-teal);
}

.qc-cta-premium__hint {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .qc-about-premium__glow,
    .qc-insights-premium__tag,
    .qc-btn--glow {
        animation: none;
    }

    .qc-media-img,
    .qc-strategy-card,
    .qc-approach-step {
        transition: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .qc-about-premium,
    .qc-approach-premium__layout,
    .qc-strategies-premium,
    .qc-insights-premium,
    .qc-cta-premium,
    .qc-sector-panel__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .qc-about-premium__frame--main {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .qc-about-premium__frame--accent {
        right: 1rem;
        bottom: -1rem;
        width: 55%;
    }

    .qc-why-slider__slide {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .qc-why-slider__copy {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    }

    .qc-strategy-card {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .qc-strategy-card.is-active {
        min-height: auto;
        transform: none;
    }

    .qc-insights-premium__float {
        right: 0.5rem;
        bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .qc-cta-premium__panel {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .qc-cta-premium__panel-inner {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .qc-sector-tabs {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .qc-sector-tab {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .qc-approach-premium__visual {
        min-height: 18rem;
    }

    .qc-cta-premium__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .qc-cta-premium__actions .qc-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .qc-why-slider__copy {
        padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    body.qc-home .qc-home-strategies > .qc-section {
        max-width: 1320px;
    }
}

/* Mobile-only horizontal gutters (desktop keeps original section width) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    body.qc-home .qc-home-section > .qc-section,
    body.qc-home .qc-home-cta > .qc-section {
        padding-inline: 1.25rem !important;
    }
}