/*
Theme Name: Envicore Pro
Theme URI: https://envicore.com.au
Author: Envicore Consulting
Author URI: https://envicore.com.au
Description: Enterprise-grade WordPress theme for Envicore Consulting — science-based environmental, geotechnical, health & safety, pipeline and waste consulting. Inspired by leading consulting brand layouts (ADE-style), with a clean white aesthetic, numbered service cards, featured projects strip, accreditations row, and full WordPress Customizer integration. Every text, image, colour and CTA is editable from the WordPress admin — no code required.
Version: 7.0.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: envicore-pro
Tags: business, professional, consulting, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, wide-blocks
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
*/

/* ============================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --ec-blue:#1B6FB8;
  --ec-blue-dark:#0E2742;
  --ec-blue-deep:#0A1F3A;
  --ec-green:#2BB573;
  --ec-green-dark:#1F8F5A;
  --ec-text:#0F1B2D;
  --ec-muted:#5A6A7E;
  --ec-line:#E5EAF1;
  --ec-bg:#FFFFFF;
  --ec-bg-soft:#F6F8FB;
  --ec-bg-dark:#0E2742;
  --ec-radius:14px;
  --ec-radius-sm:8px;
  --ec-shadow-sm:0 2px 8px rgba(14,39,66,.06);
  --ec-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(14,39,66,.10);
  --ec-shadow-lg:0 22px 60px rgba(14,39,66,.14);
  --ec-max:1240px;
  --ec-gap:32px;
  --ec-font:'Inter','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;
  --ec-font-display:'Inter','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;
  --ec-ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

/* ============================================================
   2. BASE
   ============================================================ */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--ec-font);
  color:var(--ec-text);
  background:var(--ec-bg);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
}
img,svg,video{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:var(--ec-blue);text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s var(--ec-ease)}
a:hover{color:var(--ec-blue-dark)}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{
  font-family:var(--ec-font-display);
  color:var(--ec-text);
  margin:0 0 .5em;
  line-height:1.15;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  font-weight:700;
}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.6rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.6rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2vw,1.6rem)}
p{margin:0 0 1em}
.ec-container{max-width:var(--ec-max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.ec-eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--ec-blue);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.ec-eyebrow--green{color:var(--ec-green)}
.ec-section{padding:96px 0}
.ec-section--soft{background:var(--ec-bg-soft)}
.ec-section--dark{background:var(--ec-bg-dark);color:#fff}
.ec-section--dark h1,.ec-section--dark h2,.ec-section--dark h3,.ec-section--dark h4{color:#fff}
.ec-section--dark p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.ec-section-head{max-width:780px;margin-bottom:56px}
.ec-section-head--center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.ec-section-head p{color:var(--ec-muted);font-size:1.08rem}

/* Buttons */
.ec-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:14px 28px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.01em;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--ec-blue);color:#fff;
  border:1.5px solid var(--ec-blue);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .25s var(--ec-ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.ec-btn:hover{background:var(--ec-blue-dark);border-color:var(--ec-blue-dark);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow-sm)}
.ec-btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ec-text);border-color:var(--ec-line)}
.ec-btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--ec-text);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ec-text)}
.ec-btn--green{background:var(--ec-green);border-color:var(--ec-green)}
.ec-btn--green:hover{background:var(--ec-green-dark);border-color:var(--ec-green-dark)}
.ec-btn--light{background:#fff;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);border-color:#fff}
.ec-btn--light:hover{background:var(--ec-blue-dark);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ec-blue-dark)}
.ec-btn .ec-arrow{display:inline-block;transition:transform .25s var(--ec-ease)}
.ec-btn:hover .ec-arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ============================================================
   3. ANNOUNCEMENT BAR (top utility)
   ============================================================ */
.ec-topbar{
  background:var(--ec-blue-deep);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size:.82rem;
  padding:8px 0;
}
.ec-topbar__inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ec-topbar a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.ec-topbar a:hover{color:#fff}
.ec-topbar__left,.ec-topbar__right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ec-topbar__item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.ec-topbar__item svg{width:14px;height:14px;opacity:.8}

/* ============================================================
   4. HEADER / NAV
   ============================================================ */
.ec-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;
  background:#fff;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ec-line);
  transition:box-shadow .25s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-header.is-scrolled{box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow-sm)}
.ec-header__inner{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  height:84px;gap:32px;
}
.ec-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-shrink:0}
.ec-logo img{max-height:54px;width:auto}
.ec-logo__text{font-weight:800;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:.01em}

.ec-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;flex:1;justify-content:flex-end;margin-right:18px;min-width:0}
.ec-nav ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2px;flex-wrap:nowrap}
.ec-nav li{position:relative}
.ec-nav a{
  display:block;padding:10px 14px;
  color:var(--ec-text);font-weight:500;font-size:.94rem;
  border-radius:8px;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:all .2s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-nav a:hover,.ec-nav .current-menu-item>a,.ec-nav .current_page_item>a{
  color:var(--ec-blue);background:rgba(27,111,184,.06);
}
.ec-nav .menu-item-has-children>a::after{
  content:"";display:inline-block;margin-left:6px;
  border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent;
  border-top:5px solid currentColor;vertical-align:middle;opacity:.6;
}
.ec-nav .sub-menu{
  position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ec-line);
  border-radius:12px;box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow);
  min-width:260px;padding:10px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:all .2s var(--ec-ease);
  z-index:10;
}
.ec-nav li:hover>.sub-menu,.ec-nav li:focus-within>.sub-menu{
  opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);
}
.ec-nav .sub-menu a{padding:10px 14px;font-size:.92rem}

.ec-header__cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-shrink:0}

/* Hamburger */
.ec-hamburger{
  display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  width:44px;height:44px;padding:0;
  position:relative;
}
.ec-hamburger span{
  display:block;position:absolute;left:10px;right:10px;height:2px;
  background:var(--ec-text);border-radius:2px;transition:all .25s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-hamburger span:nth-child(1){top:14px}
.ec-hamburger span:nth-child(2){top:21px}
.ec-hamburger span:nth-child(3){top:28px}
.ec-hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(1){top:21px;transform:rotate(45deg)}
.ec-hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.ec-hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(3){top:21px;transform:rotate(-45deg)}

/* ============================================================
   5. HERO
   ============================================================ */
.ec-hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:120px 0 80px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff;
}
.ec-hero__bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-position:center right;background-size:contain;background-repeat:no-repeat;
  opacity:.08;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,#000 60%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,#000 60%);
}
.ec-hero::before{display:none}
.ec-hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:920px;color:var(--ec-blue-dark)}
.ec-hero__sub{
  font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ec-blue);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:24px;
  display:block;
}
.ec-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.2vw,4.4rem);
  line-height:1.08;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  color:var(--ec-blue-dark);
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-0.015em;
}
.ec-hero h1 .ec-accent{
  color:var(--ec-green);
  background:none;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:var(--ec-green);
}
.ec-hero__lead{
  font-size:clamp(1rem,1.6vw,1.15rem);
  color:var(--ec-muted);
  max-width:620px;margin-bottom:36px;
  line-height:1.65;
}
.ec-hero__cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}

.ec-hero__stats{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:32px;
  margin-top:56px;padding-top:0;
  border-top:0;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.ec-stat__num{
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.4rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--ec-blue);
  line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.ec-stat__label{
  font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ec-muted);margin-top:8px;
  text-transform:capitalize;letter-spacing:0;font-weight:500;
}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .ec-hero__stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:40px}
}

/* ============================================================
   6. SERVICES INDEX (numbered cards — ADE-style)
   ============================================================ */
.ec-services{padding:96px 0;background:#fff}
.ec-services__head{
  display:block;margin-bottom:48px;max-width:780px;
}
.ec-services__head h2{margin:8px 0 0;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);line-height:1.2;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-0.01em}
.ec-services__head p{margin:18px 0 0;color:var(--ec-muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6}

.ec-services__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;
}
.ec-service-card{
  position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ec-line);
  border-radius:var(--ec-radius);
  padding:36px 32px 32px;min-height:280px;
  transition:all .3s var(--ec-ease);
  text-decoration:none;color:inherit;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.ec-service-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:4px;
  background:var(--ec-blue);
  border-radius:var(--ec-radius) var(--ec-radius) 0 0;
  transition:background .3s var(--ec-ease);
  z-index:1;
}
.ec-service-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(14,39,66,.10);
  border-color:transparent;
}
.ec-service-card:hover::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ec-blue),var(--ec-green))}
.ec-service-card__num{
  display:block;
  font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1;
  color:var(--ec-blue);letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.ec-service-card__title{
  font-size:1.35rem;margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);
  font-weight:700;line-height:1.25;
  transition:color .2s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__title{color:var(--ec-blue)}
.ec-service-card__desc{
  color:var(--ec-muted);font-size:.95rem;margin:0 0 22px;
  line-height:1.55;flex:1;
}
.ec-service-card__more,
.ec-service-card__link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;
  color:var(--ec-blue);
  margin-top:auto;
}
.ec-service-card__more .ec-arrow,
.ec-service-card__link .ec-arrow{transition:transform .25s var(--ec-ease)}
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__more .ec-arrow,
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__link .ec-arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ============================================================
   7. ABOUT / VALUE BAND
   ============================================================ */
.ec-about{padding:96px 0;background:var(--ec-bg-soft)}
.ec-about__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center;
}
.ec-about__media{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--ec-radius);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow);
}
.ec-about__media img{aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;width:100%}
.ec-about__media::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 60%,rgba(14,39,66,.45));
}
.ec-about__badge{
  position:absolute;bottom:24px;left:24px;
  background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;
  box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow);max-width:260px;
}
.ec-about__badge strong{display:block;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);line-height:1}
.ec-about__badge span{display:block;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ec-muted);margin-top:4px}

.ec-about h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,2.8rem);margin-bottom:20px}
.ec-about__lead{font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--ec-muted);margin-bottom:28px}
.ec-about__features{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px;margin:28px 0 36px;
}
.ec-feature{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start}
.ec-feature__icon{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(27,111,184,.12),rgba(43,181,115,.12));
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--ec-blue);flex-shrink:0;
}
.ec-feature__icon svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.ec-feature h4{font-size:1rem;margin:0 0 4px;color:var(--ec-blue-dark)}
.ec-feature p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ec-muted);margin:0}

/* ============================================================
   8. PROJECTS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.ec-projects{padding:96px 0;background:#fff}
.ec-projects__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px;margin-bottom:48px;
}
.ec-project-card{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--ec-radius);overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#fff;
  background:#0E2742;
}
.ec-project-card img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-project-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,39,66,0) 35%,rgba(14,39,66,.92));
  transition:background .3s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-project-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.ec-project-card:hover::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,39,66,.2) 0%,rgba(14,39,66,.95))}
.ec-project-card__body{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;
  padding:28px;color:#fff;
}
.ec-project-card__tag{
  display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:12px;
  color:#fff;
}
.ec-project-card__body h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.25rem;margin:0 0 6px}
.ec-project-card__body p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-size:.92rem;margin:0}

/* ============================================================
   9. ACCREDITATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.ec-accred{padding:80px 0;background:var(--ec-bg-soft);border-top:1px solid var(--ec-line)}
.ec-accred__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 2fr;gap:64px;align-items:center;
}
.ec-accred__head h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.1rem);margin-bottom:14px}
.ec-accred__head p{color:var(--ec-muted);margin:0}
.ec-accred__logos{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:24px;align-items:center;
}
.ec-accred__logo{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ec-line);border-radius:12px;
  aspect-ratio:1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:14px;font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--ec-muted);text-align:center;
  transition:all .25s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-accred__logo:hover{
  border-color:var(--ec-blue);color:var(--ec-blue-dark);
  transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow-sm);
}
.ec-accred__logo img{max-height:60px;max-width:100%;object-fit:contain}

/* ============================================================
   10. CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.ec-cta-band{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ec-blue-deep) 0%,var(--ec-blue) 100%);
  color:#fff;padding:72px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.ec-cta-band::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-100px;right:-100px;
  width:400px;height:400px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(43,181,115,.25),transparent 70%);
}
.ec-cta-band__inner{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.ec-cta-band h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.6rem);margin:0 0 12px}
.ec-cta-band p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin:0;font-size:1.08rem}
.ec-cta-band__actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}

/* ============================================================
   11. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.ec-footer{background:var(--ec-bg-dark);color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);padding:80px 0 0}
.ec-footer__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:48px;
  padding-bottom:56px;
}
.ec-footer__brand img{max-height:48px;margin-bottom:18px;filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}
.ec-footer__brand p{font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin-bottom:20px}
.ec-footer__social{display:flex;gap:10px}
.ec-footer__social a{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);transition:all .2s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-footer__social a:hover{background:var(--ec-green);border-color:var(--ec-green);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.ec-footer__social svg{width:16px;height:16px}

.ec-footer h4{
  color:#fff;font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0 0 18px;font-weight:600;
}
.ec-footer ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.ec-footer ul li{margin-bottom:10px}
.ec-footer ul a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-size:.95rem}
.ec-footer ul a:hover{color:#fff}

.ec-footer__contact-item{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:.95rem}
.ec-footer__contact-item svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--ec-green);margin-top:3px}
.ec-footer__contact-item a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}

.ec-footer__bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding:24px 0;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:.86rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.ec-footer__bottom a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.ec-footer__bottom a:hover{color:#fff}

/* ============================================================
   12. INNER PAGE HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.ec-page-hero{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ec-blue-deep),var(--ec-blue));
  color:#fff;padding:90px 0 80px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.ec-page-hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-80px;right:-80px;width:300px;height:300px;
  border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(43,181,115,.3),transparent 70%);
}
.ec-page-hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:780px}
.ec-page-hero h1{color:#fff;margin-bottom:14px}
.ec-page-hero__crumbs{font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin-bottom:16px}
.ec-page-hero__crumbs a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.ec-page-hero__crumbs span{margin:0 8px;opacity:.5}
.ec-page-hero__lead{font-size:1.15rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);margin:0;max-width:640px}

/* ============================================================
   13. CONTENT / BLOG
   ============================================================ */
.ec-content{padding:72px 0;background:#fff}
.ec-content__inner{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto}
.ec-content__inner h2,.ec-content__inner h3{margin-top:1.6em}
.ec-content__inner img{border-radius:var(--ec-radius);margin:1.5em 0}
.ec-content__inner blockquote{
  border-left:4px solid var(--ec-green);background:var(--ec-bg-soft);
  margin:1.5em 0;padding:18px 24px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;
  font-style:italic;color:var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-content__inner ul,.ec-content__inner ol{padding-left:1.4em;margin:1em 0}
.ec-content__inner li{margin-bottom:.4em}

.ec-posts__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:32px}
.ec-post-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ec-line);
  border-radius:var(--ec-radius);overflow:hidden;
  transition:all .3s var(--ec-ease);text-decoration:none;color:inherit;display:block;
}
.ec-post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow);border-color:transparent}
.ec-post-card__img{aspect-ratio:16/10;background:#eef3f8;overflow:hidden}
.ec-post-card__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ec-post-card__body{padding:24px}
.ec-post-card__meta{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ec-muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;margin-bottom:8px}
.ec-post-card h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--ec-blue-dark)}
.ec-post-card p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ec-muted);margin:0}

/* ============================================================
   14. CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.ec-contact{padding:80px 0;background:var(--ec-bg-soft)}
.ec-contact__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr;gap:56px}
.ec-contact-info{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--ec-radius);
  padding:36px;box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow-sm);
  border:1px solid var(--ec-line);
}
.ec-contact-info h3{font-size:1.4rem;margin:0 0 8px;color:var(--ec-blue-dark)}
.ec-contact-info p{color:var(--ec-muted);margin-bottom:24px}
.ec-contact-item{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:18px;align-items:flex-start}
.ec-contact-item__icon{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(27,111,184,.1),rgba(43,181,115,.1));
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--ec-blue);flex-shrink:0;
}
.ec-contact-item__icon svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.ec-contact-item h4{margin:0 0 2px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ec-muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;font-weight:600}
.ec-contact-item p{margin:0;color:var(--ec-text);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500}
.ec-contact-item a{color:var(--ec-text)}

.ec-form{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--ec-radius);
  padding:36px;box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow-sm);
  border:1px solid var(--ec-line);
}
.ec-form__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-bottom:18px}
.ec-form label{display:block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:6px;color:var(--ec-text)}
.ec-form input,.ec-form select,.ec-form textarea{
  width:100%;padding:13px 16px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--ec-line);border-radius:10px;
  font-family:inherit;font-size:.96rem;color:var(--ec-text);
  background:#fff;transition:all .2s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-form input:focus,.ec-form select:focus,.ec-form textarea:focus{
  outline:none;border-color:var(--ec-blue);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(27,111,184,.12);
}
.ec-form textarea{min-height:140px;resize:vertical}
.ec-form__field{margin-bottom:18px}
.ec-form__success{
  display:none;background:rgba(43,181,115,.1);border:1px solid rgba(43,181,115,.4);
  color:var(--ec-green-dark);padding:14px 18px;border-radius:10px;
  margin-bottom:18px;font-size:.94rem;
}
.ec-form__success.is-visible{display:block}

/* ============================================================
   15. PAGINATION
   ============================================================ */
.ec-pagination{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:6px;margin-top:48px}
.ec-pagination .page-numbers{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  min-width:42px;height:42px;padding:0 12px;
  border-radius:10px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ec-line);color:var(--ec-text);
  text-decoration:none;
}
.ec-pagination .page-numbers:hover,.ec-pagination .page-numbers.current{
  background:var(--ec-blue);border-color:var(--ec-blue);color:#fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   16. RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .ec-services__grid,.ec-projects__grid,.ec-posts__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .ec-services__head{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}
  .ec-about__grid,.ec-contact__grid,.ec-cta-band__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .ec-cta-band__actions{justify-content:flex-start}
  .ec-accred__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .ec-accred__logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .ec-footer__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:40px}
  .ec-hero__stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:32px}
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .ec-section{padding:64px 0}
  .ec-services,.ec-about,.ec-projects,.ec-contact{padding:64px 0}
  .ec-hero{padding:80px 0 64px}
  .ec-topbar__left .ec-topbar__item:not(:first-child){display:none}

  .ec-services__grid,.ec-projects__grid,.ec-posts__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ec-form__row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ec-footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .ec-accred__logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .ec-hero__stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .ec-about__features{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* Switch to hamburger nav at 1024px so long menus don't overflow */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .ec-hamburger{display:block}
  .ec-nav{
    position:fixed;top:0;right:0;
    width:85%;max-width:380px;height:100vh;
    background:#fff;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;
    padding:96px 24px 32px;margin-right:0;
    box-shadow:-20px 0 60px rgba(14,39,66,.18);
    transform:translateX(100%);
    transition:transform .3s var(--ec-ease);
    z-index:99;overflow-y:auto;justify-content:flex-start;
    visibility:hidden;
  }
  .ec-nav.is-open{transform:translateX(0);visibility:visible}
  .ec-nav ul{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;width:100%;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .ec-nav li{width:100%}
  .ec-nav a{padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ec-line);border-radius:0;white-space:normal}
  .ec-nav .sub-menu{
    position:static;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;
    box-shadow:none;border:0;background:var(--ec-bg-soft);
    padding:8px 16px;margin:0;
  }
  .ec-header__cta .ec-btn{display:none}
  .ec-header__cta .ec-btn.ec-header__cta-mobile{display:inline-flex;padding:10px 16px;font-size:.85rem}

  /* Backdrop overlay when nav is open */
  body.ec-no-scroll::before{
    content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;
    background:rgba(10,37,64,.5);
    z-index:98;animation:ec-fade-in .3s ease;
  }
}
@keyframes ec-fade-in{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}

@media (max-width: 480px){
  .ec-accred__logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .ec-footer__bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
}

/* WP core utilities */
.alignwide{max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.alignfull{margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);max-width:100vw}
.aligncenter{text-align:center;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.alignright{float:right;margin:0 0 1em 1.5em}
.alignleft{float:left;margin:0 1.5em 1em 0}
.wp-caption{max-width:100%}
.wp-caption-text{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ec-muted);text-align:center;margin-top:6px}
.screen-reader-text{
  border:0;clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);clip-path:inset(50%);
  height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute!important;
  width:1px;word-wrap:normal!important;
}
.skip-link{
  position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:8px;background:var(--ec-blue-dark);color:#fff;
  padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px;z-index:9999;font-size:.9rem;
}
.skip-link:focus{left:8px}

/* Print */
@media print{
  .ec-header,.ec-topbar,.ec-footer,.ec-cta-band,.ec-hamburger{display:none}
  body{color:#000;background:#fff}
}

/* ============================================================
   v7.0.0 — JS-driven & template additions
   ============================================================ */

/* Reveal-on-scroll */
.ec-reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
.ec-reveal.is-revealed{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .ec-reveal,.ec-reveal.is-revealed{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
}

/* Body lock while mobile menu open */
body.ec-no-scroll{overflow:hidden}

/* Mobile sub-menu toggle */
.ec-submenu-toggle{
    display:none;background:transparent;border:0;color:inherit;cursor:pointer;
    padding:6px 12px;font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1;font-weight:600;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){
    .ec-nav .menu-item-has-children{position:relative}
    .ec-submenu-toggle{display:inline-block;position:absolute;right:0;top:8px}
    .ec-nav .sub-menu{display:none;padding-left:18px}
    .ec-nav .menu-item-has-children.is-open > .sub-menu{display:block}
}

/* Search form */
.ec-searchform{display:flex;gap:8px;max-width:520px;margin:24px auto 0}
.ec-searchform__input{
    flex:1;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #d6dde6;border-radius:8px;
    font:inherit;background:#fff;
}
.ec-searchform__input:focus{outline:0;border-color:var(--ec-blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(27,111,184,.15)}
.ec-searchform__btn{
    padding:14px 22px;border:0;border-radius:8px;
    background:var(--ec-blue);color:#fff;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .2s ease;
}
.ec-searchform__btn:hover{background:var(--ec-blue-dark)}

/* Contact page layout */
.ec-contact-grid{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr;gap:64px;align-items:start;
}
@media (max-width:900px){
    .ec-contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
}
.ec-contact-info__title{
    font-size:2rem;margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);font-weight:700;
}
.ec-contact-info__lede{color:var(--ec-muted);margin:0 0 32px;line-height:1.6}
.ec-contact-info__list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:20px}
.ec-contact-info__list li{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start}
.ec-contact-info__icon{
    flex:0 0 44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ec-blue),var(--ec-green));
    color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.ec-contact-info__icon svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.ec-contact-info__list strong{display:block;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);margin-bottom:2px;font-size:.95rem}
.ec-contact-info__list a,.ec-contact-info__list span{color:var(--ec-muted);text-decoration:none;font-size:.95rem}
.ec-contact-info__list a:hover{color:var(--ec-blue)}

/* Form */
.ec-contact-form-wrap{
    background:#fff;border:1px solid #e7ecf2;border-radius:14px;
    padding:36px;box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(14,39,66,.06);
}
@media (max-width:600px){.ec-contact-form-wrap{padding:24px}}
.ec-form__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-bottom:18px}
@media (max-width:600px){.ec-form__row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.ec-form__field{margin-bottom:18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ec-form__row .ec-form__field{margin-bottom:0}
.ec-form__field label{
    font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);margin-bottom:6px;
}
.ec-form__field label span{color:#d4423b}
.ec-form__field input,
.ec-form__field textarea,
.ec-form__field select{
    padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #d6dde6;border-radius:8px;
    font:inherit;background:#fff;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);
    transition:border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.ec-form__field input:focus,
.ec-form__field textarea:focus,
.ec-form__field select:focus{
    outline:0;border-color:var(--ec-blue);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(27,111,184,.15);
}
.ec-form__field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:140px}
.ec-form__hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:auto;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.ec-form__actions{margin-top:8px}
.ec-form__success,
.ec-form__error{
    padding:18px 20px;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:24px;
    border:1px solid transparent;font-size:.95rem;
}
.ec-form__success{background:#e8f7ee;color:#1f6f3f;border-color:#bde2cb}
.ec-form__error{background:#fdecec;color:#9b2c2c;border-color:#f3c2c2}
.ec-form__success strong,
.ec-form__error strong{display:inline-block;margin-right:6px}

/* Map embed */
.ec-map{margin:0 0 0;background:#eef2f6}
.ec-map__embed iframe{display:block;width:100%;height:480px;border:0}
@media (max-width:600px){.ec-map__embed iframe{height:340px}}

/* ============================================================================
   v7.0.3 — PROFESSIONAL POLISH OVERRIDE LAYER
   This block is appended at end so it overrides earlier rules.
   ============================================================================ */

/* Tighter, more premium typography */
:root{
  --ec-blue:#0F4C81;          /* deeper, more premium blue */
  --ec-blue-mid:#1B6FB8;      /* keep mid for accents */
  --ec-blue-dark:#0A2540;     /* near-black navy */
  --ec-blue-deep:#061A30;
  --ec-green:#2BB573;
  --ec-green-dark:#1F8F5A;
  --ec-text:#0A2540;
  --ec-text-soft:#3D5170;
  --ec-muted:#5C6B82;
  --ec-line:#E1E7EF;
  --ec-line-soft:#EFF3F8;
  --ec-bg-soft:#F7F9FC;
  --ec-radius:16px;
  --ec-radius-lg:24px;
  --ec-shadow-sm:0 1px 3px rgba(10,37,64,.04), 0 1px 2px rgba(10,37,64,.06);
  --ec-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(10,37,64,.06), 0 12px 32px rgba(10,37,64,.08);
  --ec-shadow-lg:0 12px 24px rgba(10,37,64,.08), 0 32px 64px rgba(10,37,64,.12);
  --ec-max:1280px;
}

body{
  font-feature-settings:"ss01","cv11";
  letter-spacing:-0.005em;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  letter-spacing:-0.025em;
  font-weight:800;
  color:var(--ec-blue-dark);
}

/* === BUTTONS — refined === */
.ec-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  padding:14px 24px;border-radius:8px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:0;
  border:1.5px solid transparent;
  background:var(--ec-blue);color:#fff;
  transition:all .2s var(--ec-ease);
  cursor:pointer;line-height:1;
}
.ec-btn:hover{background:var(--ec-blue-dark);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(15,76,129,.25)}
.ec-btn--primary{background:var(--ec-blue);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ec-blue)}
.ec-btn--primary:hover{background:var(--ec-blue-dark);border-color:var(--ec-blue-dark)}
.ec-btn--ghost{background:#fff;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);border-color:var(--ec-blue-dark)}
.ec-btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--ec-blue-dark);color:#fff}
.ec-btn--outline{background:transparent;color:var(--ec-blue);border-color:var(--ec-blue)}
.ec-btn--outline:hover{background:var(--ec-blue);color:#fff}
.ec-btn .ec-arrow{transition:transform .2s var(--ec-ease)}
.ec-btn:hover .ec-arrow{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* === HERO — premium split layout === */
.ec-hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:88px 0 64px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #FAFCFE 0%, #FFFFFF 60%);
}
.ec-hero__bg,.ec-hero::before{display:none}
.ec-hero__pattern{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(15,76,129,.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(43,181,115,.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.ec-hero__grid{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:80px;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:520px;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .ec-hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px;min-height:auto}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .ec-hero__grid{gap:32px}
  /* On very small screens, simplify the visual: hide floating badge/chip
     to prevent horizontal overflow, keep just the image */
  .ec-hero__badge,.ec-hero__chip{display:none}
  .ec-hero__visual{min-height:auto}
  .ec-hero__image{aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:12px}
  .ec-hero__trust-marks{gap:10px}
  .ec-hero__trust-marks span{font-size:.7rem}
  .ec-hero__sub{font-size:.7rem;padding:6px 12px;letter-spacing:.12em}
}

/* Belt-and-braces against horizontal overflow anywhere */
html,body{overflow-x:hidden;max-width:100%}
.ec-hero,.ec-services,.ec-about,.ec-projects,.ec-accred,.ec-cta-band,.ec-footer{overflow-x:clip}

.ec-hero__content{position:relative}

.ec-hero__sub{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ec-blue);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:24px;
  padding:8px 14px;
  background:rgba(15,76,129,.08);
  border-radius:999px;
}
.ec-hero__sub-dot{
  display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ec-green);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(43,181,115,.2);
}

.ec-hero__title{
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,4.2rem);
  line-height:1.05;
  margin:0 0 24px;
  color:var(--ec-blue-dark);
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-0.03em;
  overflow-wrap:break-word;
  word-wrap:break-word;
  hyphens:auto;
}
.ec-hero__title .ec-accent{
  background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--ec-green) 0%,#36c97f 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent;
  display:inline;
}

.ec-hero__lead{
  font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.4vw,1.18rem);
  color:var(--ec-text-soft);
  max-width:540px;
  margin:0 0 36px;
  line-height:1.6;
}

.ec-hero__cta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:48px}

.ec-hero__trust{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid var(--ec-line);
}
.ec-hero__trust-label{
  font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ec-muted);font-weight:600;
}
.ec-hero__trust-marks{
  display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.ec-hero__trust-marks span{
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--ec-blue-dark);opacity:.7;
}

/* Hero visual — image card with floating elements */
.ec-hero__visual{position:relative;min-height:480px}
@media (max-width:1024px){.ec-hero__visual{min-height:380px;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}}

.ec-hero__image{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:var(--ec-radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  background:var(--ec-blue-dark);
}
.ec-hero__image img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
}

.ec-hero__badge{
  position:absolute;
  top:32px;left:-24px;
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:18px 22px;
  box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;
  z-index:3;
  border:1px solid var(--ec-line-soft);
}
.ec-hero__badge strong{
  font-size:1.8rem;line-height:1;color:var(--ec-blue);
  font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.ec-hero__badge span{
  font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ec-muted);
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;font-weight:600;
  margin-top:4px;
}

.ec-hero__chip{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:32px;right:-32px;
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:14px 18px;
  box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  z-index:3;max-width:240px;
  border:1px solid var(--ec-line-soft);
}
.ec-hero__chip svg{
  width:32px;height:32px;flex-shrink:0;
  padding:6px;border-radius:8px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ec-blue),var(--ec-green));
  color:#fff;
}
.ec-hero__chip strong{
  display:block;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);
  font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;
}
.ec-hero__chip span{
  display:block;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ec-muted);
  margin-top:2px;
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .ec-hero__badge{left:16px;top:16px;padding:12px 16px}
  .ec-hero__badge strong{font-size:1.4rem}
  .ec-hero__chip{right:16px;bottom:16px;padding:10px 14px;max-width:200px}
}

/* Hero stats — refined === */
.ec-hero__stats{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;
  margin-top:64px;padding-top:40px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ec-line);
}
.ec-stat{
  padding:0 24px;border-right:1px solid var(--ec-line);
}
.ec-stat:first-child{padding-left:0}
.ec-stat:last-child{border-right:0;padding-right:0}
.ec-stat__num{
  font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);
  font-weight:800;color:var(--ec-blue);
  line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.ec-stat__label{
  font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ec-muted);
  font-weight:500;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;
}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .ec-hero__stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);margin-top:48px;padding-top:32px}
  .ec-stat{padding:16px 0;border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ec-line)}
  .ec-stat:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .ec-stat:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid var(--ec-line);padding-right:24px}
  .ec-stat:nth-child(even){padding-left:24px}
  .ec-stat:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}
}

/* === SECTIONS — consistent rhythm === */
.ec-services,.ec-about,.ec-projects,.ec-accred{
  padding:96px 0;
}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .ec-services,.ec-about,.ec-projects,.ec-accred{padding:64px 0}
}

/* === SERVICES SECTION HEAD === */
.ec-services__head{
  text-align:center;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 56px;
  display:block;
}
.ec-services__head .ec-eyebrow{margin-bottom:16px}
.ec-services__head h2{
  margin:0;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.6rem);
  line-height:1.15;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);font-weight:800;
}
.ec-services__head p{
  margin:18px auto 0;max-width:600px;
  color:var(--ec-text-soft);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.65;
}

/* === SERVICE CARDS — premium ade-style === */
.ec-services__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;
}
.ec-service-card{
  position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ec-line);
  border-radius:var(--ec-radius);
  padding:40px 32px 32px;min-height:260px;
  transition:all .25s var(--ec-ease);
  text-decoration:none;color:inherit;
  isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;
}
.ec-service-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:100%;
  background:var(--ec-blue);
  transition:height .25s var(--ec-ease), background .25s var(--ec-ease);
  z-index:1;
}
.ec-service-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-100%;width:100%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,rgba(15,76,129,.02) 100%);
  transition:bottom .35s var(--ec-ease);
  z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
}
.ec-service-card > *{position:relative;z-index:2}
.ec-service-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(15,76,129,.2);
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow);
}
.ec-service-card:hover::before{
  height:5px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ec-blue) 0%,var(--ec-green) 100%);
}
.ec-service-card:hover::after{bottom:0}

.ec-service-card__num{
  display:block;
  font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1;
  color:var(--ec-blue);letter-spacing:-.03em;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  font-feature-settings:"tnum";
}
.ec-service-card__title{
  font-size:1.25rem;margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);
  font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.ec-service-card__desc{
  color:var(--ec-text-soft);font-size:.95rem;margin:0 0 24px;
  line-height:1.6;flex:1;
}
.ec-service-card__more,
.ec-service-card__link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;
  color:var(--ec-blue);
  margin-top:auto;
  padding-top:8px;border-top:1px solid transparent;
  transition:gap .2s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__more,
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__link{gap:10px}
.ec-service-card__more svg,
.ec-service-card__link svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .2s var(--ec-ease)}
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__more svg,
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__link svg{transform:translateX(2px)}

.ec-services__footer{
  text-align:center;margin-top:48px;
}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .ec-services__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .ec-services__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}
  .ec-service-card{padding:32px 24px 28px;min-height:auto}
  .ec-service-card__num{font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:18px}
}

/* === ABOUT SECTION — refined === */
.ec-about{background:var(--ec-bg-soft)}
.ec-about__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:72px;align-items:center;
}
.ec-about__media{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--ec-radius-lg);
  overflow:visible;background:transparent;box-shadow:none;
}
.ec-about__media img{
  aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;width:100%;
  border-radius:var(--ec-radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow-lg);
}
.ec-about__media::after{display:none}
.ec-about__badge{
  position:absolute;bottom:-32px;right:-24px;
  background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:20px 24px;
  box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow);
  border:1px solid var(--ec-line-soft);
  z-index:3;
}
.ec-about__badge strong{
  display:block;font-size:2.2rem;color:var(--ec-blue);font-weight:800;line-height:1;
}
.ec-about__badge span{
  display:block;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ec-muted);
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;font-weight:600;margin-top:6px;
}

.ec-about > .ec-container > .ec-about__grid > div:last-child h2{
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin:8px 0 16px;
  line-height:1.2;
}
.ec-about__lead{
  font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ec-text-soft);
  margin:0 0 32px;line-height:1.7;
}
.ec-about__features{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin:32px 0;
}
.ec-feature{
  display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;
  padding:0;
}
.ec-feature__icon{
  flex:0 0 40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;
  background:rgba(15,76,129,.08);
  color:var(--ec-blue);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.ec-feature__icon svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.ec-feature h4{
  font-size:1rem;margin:0 0 4px;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);
  font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.ec-feature p{
  font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ec-text-soft);
  margin:0;line-height:1.5;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .ec-about__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:56px}
  .ec-about__features{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .ec-about__features{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ec-about__badge{right:16px;bottom:-24px;padding:14px 18px}
  .ec-about__badge strong{font-size:1.6rem}
}

/* === PROJECTS — refined dark cards === */
.ec-projects__head{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;
  margin-bottom:48px;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.ec-projects__head h2{margin:8px 0 0;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.4rem)}
.ec-projects__head p{margin:8px 0 0;color:var(--ec-text-soft);max-width:480px}
@media (max-width:768px){.ec-projects__head{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}

/* === ACCREDITATIONS === */
.ec-accred{background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--ec-line)}
.ec-accred__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.5fr;gap:64px;align-items:center;
}
.ec-accred__head h2{margin:8px 0 12px;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.1rem)}
.ec-accred__head p{margin:0;color:var(--ec-text-soft);line-height:1.65}
.ec-accred__logos{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:16px;
}
.ec-accred__logo{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ec-line);
  border-radius:12px;aspect-ratio:1;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:18px;font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);
  text-align:center;line-height:1.2;
  transition:all .25s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-accred__logo:hover{
  border-color:var(--ec-blue);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:var(--ec-shadow-sm);
}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .ec-accred__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .ec-accred__logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:600px){.ec-accred__logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}

/* === CTA BAND === */
.ec-cta-band{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ec-blue-dark) 0%,var(--ec-blue) 100%);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:80px 0;color:#fff;
}
.ec-cta-band::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(43,181,115,.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.ec-cta-band__inner{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;
}
.ec-cta-band h2{color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.8vw,2.2rem)}
.ec-cta-band p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin:0;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6;max-width:520px}
.ec-cta-band__actions{display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:flex-end;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ec-cta-band .ec-btn--green{background:var(--ec-green);border-color:var(--ec-green);color:#fff}
.ec-cta-band .ec-btn--green:hover{background:#27a468;border-color:#27a468}
.ec-cta-band .ec-btn--light{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.ec-cta-band .ec-btn--light:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);border-color:#fff}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .ec-cta-band__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .ec-cta-band__actions{justify-content:flex-start}
}

/* === FOOTER — premium === */
.ec-footer{
  background:var(--ec-blue-deep);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  padding:80px 0 0;
  font-size:.92rem;
  position:relative;
}
.ec-footer::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ec-blue) 0%,var(--ec-green) 100%);
}
.ec-footer__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;gap:48px;
  padding-bottom:48px;
}
.ec-footer__brand img{max-height:48px;margin-bottom:20px;filter:brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(.95)}
.ec-footer__brand p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 20px;max-width:340px}
.ec-footer__social{display:flex;gap:8px}
.ec-footer__social a{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:38px;height:38px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:8px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  transition:all .2s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-footer__social a:hover{
  background:var(--ec-blue);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ec-blue);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.ec-footer__social svg{width:16px;height:16px}

.ec-footer h4{
  color:#fff;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.ec-footer ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.ec-footer ul li{margin-bottom:10px}
.ec-footer ul a{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size:.92rem;
  transition:color .15s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-footer ul a:hover{color:#fff}
.ec-footer__contact-item{
  display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;
  margin-bottom:14px;font-size:.92rem;
}
.ec-footer__contact-item svg{
  flex-shrink:0;width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--ec-green);
  margin-top:3px;
}
.ec-footer__contact-item a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.ec-footer__contact-item a:hover{color:#fff}

.ec-footer__bottom{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  font-size:.85rem;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;
}
.ec-footer__rights{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.ec-footer__legal{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ec-footer__legal a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
.ec-footer__legal a:hover{color:#fff}
.ec-footer__legal span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.25)}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .ec-footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .ec-footer{padding-top:56px}
  .ec-footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;padding-bottom:32px}
  .ec-footer__bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:12px}
}

/* === HEADER — premium polish === */
.ec-header{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ec-line);
}
.ec-header.is-scrolled{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(10,37,64,.06);
}
.ec-header__inner{height:78px}
.ec-nav a{
  color:var(--ec-text);font-weight:500;font-size:.92rem;
  padding:10px 14px;border-radius:6px;
}
.ec-nav a:hover,.ec-nav .current-menu-item>a{
  color:var(--ec-blue);background:rgba(15,76,129,.06);
}
.ec-topbar{background:var(--ec-blue-deep);font-size:.78rem;padding:9px 0}
.ec-topbar__item svg{width:13px;height:13px}

/* === EYEBROW (polish) === */
.ec-eyebrow{
  font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.16em;
  font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ec-blue);
}
.ec-eyebrow--green{color:var(--ec-green-dark)}

/* Smaller utility cleanup */
.ec-services{background:#fff}
.ec-projects{background:var(--ec-bg-soft)}


/* ============================================================================
   v7.0.4 — Service cards with image (final)
   ============================================================================ */

.ec-service-card{
  padding:0; /* override v7.0.3 padding now we have a media area */
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:auto;
}
.ec-service-card::before,.ec-service-card::after{display:none}

.ec-service-card__media{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ec-blue) 0%, var(--ec-green) 100%);
}
.ec-service-card__media img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__media img{transform:scale(1.05)}

/* Number badge — pill on media, top-left */
.ec-service-card .ec-service-card__num{
  position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;z-index:2;
  background:#fff;color:var(--ec-blue);
  min-width:48px;height:36px;border-radius:999px;padding:0 14px;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(10,37,64,.15);
  margin:0;line-height:1;
  font-feature-settings:"tnum";
}

.ec-service-card__body{
  padding:24px 26px 26px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;
}
.ec-service-card__title{
  font-size:1.18rem;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--ec-blue-dark);
  font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.015em;
}
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__title{color:var(--ec-blue)}
.ec-service-card__desc{
  color:var(--ec-text-soft);font-size:.93rem;margin:0 0 18px;
  line-height:1.55;flex:1;
}
.ec-service-card__more,.ec-service-card__link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ec-blue);
  margin-top:auto;padding-top:0;border-top:0;
  transition:gap .2s var(--ec-ease);
}
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__more,
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__link{gap:10px;color:var(--ec-blue-dark)}

@media (max-width:600px){
  .ec-service-card__body{padding:20px 22px}
  .ec-service-card__title{font-size:1.1rem}
}